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a permit renewal before they would be allowed to move forward with the project.

“We have had a discussion with the mortgage company

A debate that ignited a heated conversation around the Nelson council table hit the floor at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention last week.

The decriminalization and regulation of marijuana came before Nelson city council in June and was met by a passionate and intense debate.

In a resolution passed by council, the motion to support the campaign — known as Stop the Violence BC — was tabled until after last week’s convention in Victoria.

The resolution that came before the Union of British Columbia Municipalities asking the federal government to decriminalize and regulate marijuana passed.

“I think the outcome really reflects what public opinion polls are telling us,” said councillor Donna Macdonald.

“Sixty to 70 per cent of people believe what we are doing isn’t working and we need to look at the option of decriminalizing and regulating it.”

Macdonald originally introduced the motion for Nelson city council to support Stop the Violence BC in June and said she was pleased with the convention outcome.

“I am somewhat surprised though,” she added. “The Union is generally a fairly conservative bunch of folks, so to see the delegates supporting decriminalization sends a very clear image that it is not a fringe issue, but is very mainstream.”

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In March, the Star learned a mortgage company had taken control of the New Future Building Group project.

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An urn containing the ashes of a former Kootenay man that washed up on the Oregon coast in March has at last been interred in the Nelson cemetery.

“He’s finally come to rest,” said Iris Close of her grandfather, William G. Kennedy, who died in 1925. Last Thursday, she and husband Allan brought the ashes back to Nelson, after receiving them from a funeral director determined to track down Kennedy’s heirs.

Alex Reid, 17, discovered the battered urn while walking with a friend in Warrenton, Oregon’s Fort Stevens State Park.

He took it to Tom Preston of Hughes-Ransom Mortuary in nearby Astoria, who enlisted the help of genealogists and the media to find surviving descendants.

Through some detective work — and an email to the Star — Close was located in Oliver. “[Preston] said he was so happy to find a relative. And not one, but three,” she says, for she has sisters in Victoria and Maple Ridge. All three were born and raised in Nelson, but have long since moved away.

“I know more people in the cemetery than I do on the street,” Close joked.

The former include her father, William Jr., who died in 1965, and in whose grave in the Old Anglican section the urn was buried.

“I never met him because I

Allan Close poses at the graveside of his father-in-law, William G. Kennedy Jr. Close and wife Iris were in Nelson last week to inter the ashes of Kennedy’s father, whose urn washed up on the Oregon coast.

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was only six months old when he died,” Close said of her grandfather. “But I thought it fitting to bury him with his son.”

Kennedy Sr., a widower, came to Canada from England in 1911 with his three sons and established a nursery at Harrop.

A few years later he moved to Calgary and re-married, then went to Bellingham, Wash., where he ran a hotel. He died there at 53.

The last Close knew, her grandfather’s second wife had his urn on her bedroom bureau.

(After news of the its discovery broke, a man stepped forward to say he buried it at sea 30 to

35 years ago.)

Although the Closes received the urn at the end of April — Preston shipped it to the Oliver RCMP — last week was their first opportunity to bring the ashes to their final resting place.

Close’s cousin, Nelson resident John Hopwood, and his wife Caroline were also on hand — Hopwood was key to solving the mystery.

Close marvelled at the unlikeliness of the urn being recovered, and praised both Reid, its discoverer, and Preston, the funeral home director, for helping find its rightful owner.

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City picks up awards

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Community Excellence Awards chair Mary Sjostrom (left) presents (L-R) Mayor John Dooley, councillor Donna Macdonald, councillor Bob Adams, and Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs with the award in the partnerships category at the UBCM Community Excellence Awards Thursday in Victoria. submitted photo MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

The City of Nelson received recognition from both the provincial government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities last week when it received two awards.

Nelson was named one of BC’s Most Small-Business Friendly Communities by the province along with Kamloops, Nanaimo, North Vancouver District, Prince George and Smithers.

“We had no idea we would be receiving either award, actually,” said Mayor John Dooley.

At last week’s convention, Nelson also received a community excellence award in the partnerships category.

The award was in recognition for the City’s work as part of the new West KootenayBoundary transit committee.

The committee was formed as part of the City’s on-going improvements and upgrades to Nelson’s transit system.

“The transit one is kind of interesting because there was quite a pushback from many people about the changes to the transit system,” said Dooley.

“But the work that we did upfront was the trigger for looking at a more regional strategy around transit.”

Dooley said he believes the regional approach to transit is leading to a better, more cohesive and more user-friendly system for the regional districts of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson.

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donald, who sits on the committee board, was very pleased about the community excellence award.

“It was great to see our work with the transit committee recognized,” she said. “We have to share it with BC Transit staff who have worked very hard to make this possible.”

“We had no idea we would be receiving either award.”

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The second transit committee meeting was held a couple weeks before the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention and Macdonald said there is a strong focus on the region as a whole instead of individual community interests.

She said the incoming Union president recognized the work Nelson had done around regional partnerships.

“He said it was a great submission, really impressive,” said Macdonald.

Partnerships were also central to the award received from the provincial government.

Evaluations for BC’s Most Small-Business Friendly Communities are based on local measures that enhance small business competitiveness, recognize the contributions of small businesses to the community and promote climate action plans that support small business.

“The business friendly award

is a combination of the work we do with Invest Kootenay, BizPal, Community Futures, the Chamber of Commerce and our regional economic development partnership,” said Dooley.

“We really share the award with all of those players.”

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson was pleased to see Nelson on the list of award recipients, noting the many organizations that work together to promote business opportunities in Nelson.

“Through our collaborative approach to economic development, as well as initiatives such as Invest Kootenay, it lets people know that the City of Nelson is open for business,” Thomson said. “The City is working to make the process of starting up a business as easy as possible.”

He added that the City has implemented recommendations to streamline the regulatory, licensing and permitting applications through the adoption of the online BizPal tool.

“We would like to see the City continue to work towards implementing a mobile license, as well as other recommendations in the report compiled for the City as part of the application process,” Thomson said.

“One issue we will continue to work with the City on is reducing business taxation for long-term sustainability and support for businesses, building owners or developers looking at moving forward with upgrades to existing businesses, or new development to help us grow the tax base.”

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News Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce’s CP Rail Station Fix

Bricks a mix of old and new SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

Joern Wingender scooped a mixture of clay and wood chips into the mould of his new brick press. He pulled down a lever to compress the material, then slid the mould away to reveal a finished brick.

“Now I just need to do that 7,000 more times,” he laughed, before repeating the process.

The clay bricks air dry on a shelf outside the CP Rail station at the foot of Baker Street. Wingender and his team of four labourers will eventually use them to insulate the old train station.

His team will spend some 50 days or 350 hours making the 7,000 bricks required to line the walls of the 1,100 square foot building. With four people working the press, they can produce about 120 bricks an hour.

It’s a labourious process, but Wingender says the result will be worth it.

“I know how well this insulation works when I look at my home heating bill,” he says.

He installed the same material in his own home in Procter, and it was also used to insulate the public washroom at Rosemont Park.

Those projects were done before he had the brick press, so the material had to be shaped by hand. Using the press — which he ordered from Southern India — has

Joern Wingender demonstrates how he makes bricks from clay and wood chips, as interested businesspeople look on during a Chamber of Commerce social event. Wingender’s bricks will be used to insulate Sam Van Schie photo the CP station house.

sped up the process immensely.

“The press makes it commercially viable,” he says.

“I’d never be able to do a building this size without it.”

In the old train station, Wingender will use a process of double thermal insulation, which entails putting in a layer of conventional insulation, then adding a layer of clay bricks and covering the whole thing over with stucco — which can be applied directly to the bricks —to create the interior finish.

Using a single envelope of just clay bricks (as was done

at Rosemont Park) would have required 12-inch thick wall cavities and thousands more bricks. While using only conventional insulation would have presented its own difficulties because of the odd angles in the building.

“Doing a conventional finish on a building that’s out of shape — leaning, tilting, sagging — it’s very expensive because you need a lot of skilled trade labour,” Wingender says.

Installing the bricks, by contrast, is unskilled labour.

They can easily be moulded to fit whatever idiosyncrasies the building presents.

“With this we can maintain the heritage character of the old buildings that are not perfect, shape-wise.”

There are also environmental benefits. The material that goes into making the bricks are all natural, locally-sourced and, in the case of the wood chips, recycled using waste material from other projects.

“There’s zero waste and zero fossil-fuels used to produce these bricks,” Wingender says. “The only energy consumption is what’s fueling my labour — with this crew, that’s mostly coffee and smokes.”

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Nelson residents less likely to tie the knot than Kootenay neighbours GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Marriage is less common in Nelson than in neighbouring cities and the rest of BC and Canada, according to data from the 2011 census released last month by Statistics Canada.

About 38 per cent of the city’s population over age 15 was married, the national number-crunching agency said. Another 11.5 per cent or so was living common-law.

Thirty-one per cent was single, about nine per cent divorced, 6.5 per cent widowed, and 3.5 per cent separated.

By comparison, in Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, and Grand Forks, the percentage of married residents among those 15 and up was 45 to 49 per cent. Common-law rates ranged from about nine per cent in Trail to over 14 per cent in Rossland.

Community Nelson (2011) Nelson (2006) Castlegar Trail Rossland Grand Forks RDCK BC Canada

Population* 8,610 7,755 6,700 6,680 2,895 3,430 49,770 3,722,695 27,869,340

* Those 15 and over In the Regional District of Central Kootenay as a whole, which Nelson belongs to, about 49 per cent are married, and another 12 per cent in common-law relationships.

The BC-wide marriage rate is roughly the same, although the common-law incidence is lower. Most striking is comparing Nelson to the national figures: Across

Married 3,305 (38.4%) 3,070 (39.6%) 3,255 (48.6%) 3,030 (45.4%) 1,425 (49.2%) 1,620 (47.2%) 24,180 (48.6%) 1,832,605 (49.2%) 16,084,490 (57.7%)

Canada, more than 57 per cent are married.

Nelson’s numbers are not much changed percentagewise from the previous census of 2006.

Data on same-sex marriages was not released for smaller communities due to concerns StatsCan may have inadvertently counted roommates as gay couples.

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Crescent Valley beach (Courtesy RDCK)

“We’ve had lots of co-operation from the land owner,” he said in an interview. “This summer we did an archaeological assessment and right now we’re working with a biologist to identify a species at risk.”

The latter is the western screech owl. Chirico said they need to have more conversations about how to incorporate its presence into their plan.

The archeologist’s report, meanwhile, identified the old Patrick sawmill site as well as pre-contact First Nations sites, according to parks supervisor Cary Gaynor.

“We look forward to having a park there to protect those areas,” he said. “The hope is having a park can create interpretation [opportunities].”

Planning is expected to begin early next year, with

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Common-law 990 (11.5%) 820 (10.6%) 670 (10%) 590 (8.8%) 415 (14.3%) 345 (10.1%) 5,895 (11.8%) 321,965 (8.6%) 3,142,525 (11.3%)

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family size: Nelson had 1,455 two-person households, and 130 with five people or more.

About 810 married couples had children at home, while 785 had none. Of the 575 single parents, 455 were women and 35 were raising three or more children.

Plenty of young people were also living at home with mom and dad: 460 ages 18 to 24 and 185 who were 25 and older.

Planning underway on Crescent Valley beach Although the official transfer of the property isn’t expected to be complete until year’s end, the Regional District of Central Kootenay continues to work on turning the Crescent Valley beach into a regional park.

It was announced almost a year ago that the longtime owners are donating the 6.6 acres (2.6 hectares) to the regional district, including the popular Slocan River beach used by the public for generations.

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a public process and development of a more detailed outline of the work to commence in spring.

Chirico says their prime concern is safety.

“In particular, anyone who’s been along that stretch will know the parking situation is congested,” he says.

“Our first priority will be working with the Ministry of Transportation and trying to improve that situation.”

Other infrastructure may be added, including washrooms and picnic table.

The initial capital costs, including surveying, subdivision, and parking are expected to be $60,000 to $80,000 while annual maintenance is project at $13,000 to $20,000.

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Editorial Award a long way from anger

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f you could hop in Marty McFly’s DeLorean and travel back in time to last September with a copy of today’s Star, the story on Page 3 would be puzzling. City wins award for transit? What about all the outrage over changes to Nelson transit?

It’s true time travellers: the City has been recognized by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for helping make the regional transit system better. Strange days indeed.

“The transit one is kind of interesting because there was quite a pushback from many people about the changes to the transit system,” Mayor John Dooley told the Star on Monday. “But the work we did upfront was the trigger for looking at a more regional strategy around transit.”

Transit has long been a challenge in rural BC. In a community like Nelson, it’s made even more difficult. This community must overcome the terrain and flow from outside the city limits in order to provide a solid system that appeals to the masses. Given the steep slopes, heavy snowfall and commutes from the regional district, the large majority of people opt for hopping in the car instead of riding the bus.

Watching near empty busses roar past during non-peak hours does not make taxpayers tingle with excitement. And the politicians elected to represent the people hear about it when it comes time to make decisions on how to best spend our money.

So last year city council made changes.

Cutting Sunday service and modifying routes did not go over well. There was an outcry, it became an election issue last fall and many letters to the editor were written.

In the meantime, the West KootenayBoundary transit committee plugged away at making the regional system more attractive to our vehicle-obsessed neck of the woods. Local leaders and BC Transit unveiled their plans this past spring and were proud of what they accomplished.

Winning an award does not solve all the problems linked to rural transit. But being recognized by peers does indicate we are on the right path. Transit is important to this region’s future and let’s hope every time a community leader passes by the shiny glass trophy at City Hall they remember that there is still plenty of work to be done.

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World View — Gwynne Dyer

The American ‘double tap’ “Double Tap” is what mobsters do when they put somebody down. One bullet in the heart, one in the head. That way they stay down. It’s practically standard operating procedure among hitmen.

Then there’s a different, nastier kind of “double tap.” Suppose you live in some hill village in western Pakistan, and one of the families nearby has a boy fighting with the Taliban who has come home for a visit, bringing several friends with him. It’s worrisome, because you are always hearing American drones overhead — and sure enough, one day there is a terrifying explosion and his house is destroyed.

What do you do now?

There was a whole extended family living in that house: children, old folks, a cousin or two.

Some of them are probably still alive under the rubble, perhaps badly injured. Do you rush over and help to dig them out? Better not.

The Predator or Reaper drone (lovely names) will wait until all the neighbours have gathered round, and then launch a second Hellfire missile onto the site. Double tap.

“These strikes are becoming much more common,” Mirza Shahbad Akbar, a Pakistani lawyer who represents the victims of drone strikes, told The Independent newspaper recently. “In the past it used to be a one-off, now and then. Now almost every other attack is a double tap. There is no justification for it.”

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The best estimate of the number of people killed in US drone strikes over the past eight years comes from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism: between 2,532 and 3,251 dead in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. Of those, between 475 and 879 deaths were civilian non-combatants who just happened to be nearby when the Hellfire hit — often because they were trying to rescue survivors from an earlier strike.

The Stanford/New York University study, entitled “Living Under Drones”, describes the Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s database as “far more reliable than other aggregating sources,” based on a far wider range of sources than other comparable studies. And of course there are no official numbers. The US government doesn’t even try to count the casualties.

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lic that there is almost no “collateral damage”: that practically all the victims are “bad guys.” Including the 175 children who, according to the Bureau’s numbers, have been killed in the strikes.

“Let’s be honest here: children always get killed in air strikes.”

Let’s be honest here: children always get killed in air strikes. When you explode 10 kg of high explosives on a single target (the standard Hellfire load), there can be nothing surgical about it. The really questionable aspects of the CIA’s drone program lie elsewhere.

First, is it legal to make air attacks in a country that you are not at war with? Second, can you distinguish sufficiently between “militants” and civilians living in the same area? And, above all, why are you making double-tap attacks?

The legal question is particularly problematic in Pakistan, where the government has not authorised the United States to carry out attacks.

Islamabad tacitly accepts them, but sometimes public opinion forces it to respond vigorously, as when an American missile killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year. That blunder also highlights the difficulty of distinguishing between “militants” and civilians through the lens of a remote-controlled camera.

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It’s the double-tap attacks that are truly shameful. Do the controllers really think that the people rushing to rescue the survivors of a first strike are all “militants” too?

Or are they just trying to deter people from helping those who were wounded in the first strike? That is certainly the effect of the policy: villagers now often leave the injured survivors of an attack in agony for hours before going to help them, for fear of becoming victims too.

There’s no point in telling the military and their masters that this tactic is counter-productive, generating more new “militants” than it kills. The bureaucratic machine doesn’t respond to such subtle arguments. There’s probably no point in talking about the moral problem of killing innocent people either. But the fact that some 50 countries now have drones should inspire a little reflection about this unwritten change in the rules of engagement.

The latest proud possessor of these weapons is Iran, which has just unveiled a new drone with a range of 2,000 km, capable of flying over most of the Middle East. If it is really copied from the US drone that Iran captured last year, then it has major airto-ground capabilities. So what if it starts using those capabilities over, say, Syria, against the rebels that the Syrian government calls “terrorists”?

The US could not really complain (though no doubt it would). What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

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Letters to the Editor

The road to better care The condition of our roads in Nelson can only be described as a crying shame.

Just recently I had an incident and ended up needing emergency surgery. I was transported to Trail by ambulance, an extremely bumpy ride until we hit the highway.

About 30 hours after surgery in Trail, I was brought back to the Nelson hospital by ambulance. I had 17 staples in my stomach. Let me tell you how uncomfortable I was. I felt every bump. I give every credit to the ambulance driver as she was as careful as possible.

I knew immediately when we arrived in Nelson. During the 60-plus minutes I was in the ambulance, the last five to 10 minutes were torturous.

The morning I left the ER in Nelson to go to Trail, the ER was all abuzz with people moving everything into the new ER which was opening.

It really is a shame that our new big emergency room doesn’t have a surgical wing.

I understand the reason is because we don’t have a surgeon.

Don’t you think that we could find a surgeon or a

It really is a shame that our new big emergency room doesn’t have a surgical wing. practitioner that is also a surgeon who could service emergencies and could have access 24/7 to the existing operating rooms?

It was hard emotionally being away from home, being in so much pain and alone, yet Nelson citizens are taxpayers as much as Trail citizens are, but when a Nelson citizen comes into our ER and needs

surgery they have to be taken to Trail. It is very hard emotionally. It is especially difficult if your condition is life threatening as no one wants to die alone and all of us want to have our family close by when we are sick, in pain, or incapable of servicing our own basic needs.

I want to give my thanks and gratitude to all my family and friends involved in my healing. Your love, care and support means everything to me.

To all the ambulance people and to all the doctors: Lindsay, Schumacher and Bridger, and all the nurses, Lee in emergency, LJ, Sarah, Ron and so many others, thank you. Your dedication to patient care is amazingly wonderful, given the circumstances in a health care system that fails many taxpayers.

Karen Rymal Nelson

It is our business Stop exaggerating Your September 21 edition published a letter from Austin Byrne in Kitimat lecturing our municipal government and telling Nelsonite protestors against the Gateway pipeline to keep Nelson “noses out of the business” of another community.

Further in the same edition, True Religion columnist Reverend Simpson quotes this definition of community: “Spiritual and mental condition of knowing that the place is shared, a revealing juxtaposition, for sure.

Is humanity’s habitat a community? I think it is. Byrne thinks we cannot legitimately express an opinion about a morallybankrupt idea for development in another part of BC than our own town. If that’s true, we are in trouble. What happens in another place than my own backyard will always concern conscious people.

Is my backyard perfect? Of course not, but I do fight against Nelson being “developed”

by Neanderthal notions of growth and prosperity (Red Sands perhaps) and that gives me the right to protest the same pathology among developer minds everywhere, in Kitimat or Alberta, Africa or the Arctic.

That is my understanding of being a planetary citizen and how I contribute to constructing the global “noosphere” or gaiamind.

C. H. Jeanes Nelson

In a recent letter to the editor concerning sandwich boards, the writer wrote: “It is getting so you cannot walk down the street without walking into one.”

That comment seems a bit exaggerated.

Well, either he has eyesight problems or he’s had too much to drink, because I see absolutely no problem with sandwich boards. Actually I find them creative, colourful and make me aware of certain businesses not on the main street and most importantly, we need to support local business.

Drawing attention to their business via sandwich boards should be totally encouraged and supported. Don’t we desire a vibrant active downtown?

John Vanden Heuvel Blewett

Kitimat likes the care I, for one, was sorry that I was away when the Kootenay pipeline caravan came to Kitimat. It was so kind that they would come so far to support us. I believe that all of Canada should try to protect our oceans and all people in British Columbia should be interested in the protection of our land and our precious rivers.

Thank you for caring.

Margaret Stenson Kitimat

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Regional district signs on new administrator Nelson Star Staff

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has hired Williams Lake city manager Brian Carruthers as its the new administrator.

He takes over his new job in Nelson on November 19.

“The board is excited to welcome Brian to the RDCK family,” chair John Kettle

said in a news release. “We believe he will be a great fit with our organization and look forward to his leadership and vision.”

Carruthers spent 11 years with the City of Williams Lake — two as director of leisure services, six as general manager of community services, and the last three as chief administrative officer.

He also worked for BC Parks for 20 years, where he served in various places

around the province. Additionally, he was the protected areas section head for the Ministry of Environment in the Cariboo before joining local government in 2001.

“I am delighted to be assuming the role of chief administrative officer for the RDCK and moving to Nelson,” Carruthers said. “I look forward to bringing my experience in both provincial and local government to the position and helping

the RDCK board and staff team continue to provide quality services to the citizens of the regional district.”

Carruthers replaces Jim Gustafson at the regional district, who is retiring after five years, but will continue to work for the organization on contract until Christmas to help resolve outstanding issues and help with the transition.

Gustafson was previously Castlegar’s city manager for 13 years.

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Changes to Kaslo’s Victorian Community Health Centre emergency department services have been postponed until the end of January.

The announcement from Interior Health follows meetings between Kaslo Mayor Greg Lay, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area D director Andy Shadrack, and Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Victoria.

“This change means Interior Health will continue to provide 24/7 emergency services beyond November 2, as physician and nursing staff availability allows,” read a news release from Interior Health this week.

Interior Health announced last month that starting in November, Victorian Community Health Centre would operate with reduced hours and only offer emergency service Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Our physicians are dedicated to the provision of accessible and quality care for this community,” said Dr. Alan Stewart, senior medical director for community and residential services.

“While they have made it clear that the current model of coverage is untenable in the long term, we are very pleased they have committed to additional availability, allowing us to deliberate further with the

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Stewart said the decision doesn’t mean the challenges in Kaslo have gone away and there will likely be interruptions in service in the months ahead.

“We now have some time to meet with community stakeholders, our physicians and staff about how best to meet Kaslo’s health care needs given ongoing challenges we are facing,” he said.

During last week’s meetings at the Union convention, Hal-

penny told Lay that Stewart and Linda Basran, Interior Health’s community director, have been assigned to work with Kaslo.

“Ultimately, Interior Health’s goal is to provide Kaslo residents with a consistent and sustainable service for the long term,” said Basran. “We look forward to these upcoming discussions and how they may inform our decisions.”

Staffing levels will remain the same at the health centre while discussions are taking place, Interior Health said.

Project had promise at one point Continued from Page 1 that holds the property,” said Cormack.

“We have supplied them with information regarding the proposed development that they had requested.”

Currently, the city is working with them on the project that was approved by council.

The project stumbled through a series of delays due to financial problems in 2009 and 2010.

Kutenai Landing was incorporated as a “central compo- The former sales office at the Kutenai Landing site is currently being preBob Hall photo nent” for the residential area pared for removal. laid out in the City of Nelson’s more information” link leads alty was heading the local sales, Downtown and Waterfront to a Korean website. but told the Star this week they Master Plan.

Last month the sales office are no longer involved in the While the website for New on the waterfront site perma- project.

Future Group still prominently nently closed and it’s currently New Future Group did not showcases the Kutenai Land- being torn down in preparation return calls from the Star prior ing project, the “click here for for removal. Nelson’s Fair Re- to deadline.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner - October 8, 5:30 pm Homelessness Action Week This table will be filled, and many more like it, with people who might otherwise not have a Thanksgiving Dinner. Your kind donations makes it possible for us to serve our annual Thanksgiving dinner and provide additional hot meals and other vital services to hungry, homeless, and hurting people in the Nelson area this Thanksgiving.

If you would like to help us feed and care for the hungry, homeless, hurting people in Nelson mail or bring your gift to Kootenay Christian Fellowship. You can also donate on line at www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com. $40.00 helps 10 people $80.00 helps 20 people $120.00 helps 30 people $400.00 provides 100 meals!

Please make your cheques payable to: Our Daily Bread 812 Stanley Street Nelson, B.C. V1L 1N7 Ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship

Costs are averaged at $4 per meal which includes the expense of preparing and providing meals. If gifts exceed expenses, extra funds will be used to care for the hungry and homeless throughout the year. An income tax receipt will be mailed to you at the beginning of 2013. Kootenay Christian Fellowship is a registered Canadian charity. #894450840

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NELSON LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FIREWOOD SALE will be held Saturday October 6th at 0900 at the Maglio property located at the foot of Baker Street just past Kal Tire. The gates will open at 0900. No early birds. Price is $200/cord or approx $100 a pickup load. Cost of partial or large loads will calculated on site.

For more information contact Arne at 250-352-2043

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Enjoy the Salmo River Valley fall festival celebrating our environment throughout October. There are many vibrant events are planned for all ages and interests. The events include: The Valhalla Blacksmith Festival, 6 km run/walk/bike from Ymir and Salmo to Hidden Creek, barnyard breakfast, library pig roast and entertainment and more. Events continue throughout the month. To find out more see our website svycc.ca under fall festival.

The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is offering Rooted in Community, a volunteer skills development training for women. The program will run for eight mornings, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 to 11:30 a.m. starting on October 4. The entire program is free.

For more information or to register: 250-352-9916 or jordanna@nelsonwomenscentre.com

Tell us about your upcoming event, e-mail: newsroom@nelsonstar.com

Ellison’s Market. Touchstones Nelson is hosting this event by donation. One half of all donations raised over the course of the day will be donated to Nelson Food Cupboard. Bring a non perishable food item to add to our cornucopia which will be given to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Visit Touchstones Nelson with your family anytime from 12 to 4 p.m.

On Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Nelson Public Library will host an author reading with Margo Talbot.

Talbot’s memoir, All that Glitters, follows the author into the depths of drug use, crime, and depression — and then into the highs of ice climbing, and her courageous journey to get there.

The next SOS annual general meeting and HTF joint meeting is Thursday, October 11 at 2 p.m. in the Seniors Coordinating Society meeting room in the northeast corner of the Civic Centre.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays and events excluded) at the Blewett Elementary School, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739

Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary is having a bake sale and cake raffle at the hospital lobby near the gift shop on Friday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the purchase of equipment for the hospital.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3.

Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

How are stars created and how do their lives end? Join us at Taghum Hall, on October 12 and October 19 for the Starry Night Astronomy Program as we explore star birth nebulae, star clusters, and the gas and dust shells of dying stars through our two astronomy telescopes.

For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586 or check Taghum Hall on Facebook.

On Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Nelson, KAIROS invites you to participate in The Blanket Exercise: A New Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples. There is no charge — bring a lunch and a drum. To RSVP and for further information, phone 250352-5711 or 250-352-9871.

Bring your family and friends to Touchstones Nelson to celebrate Thanksgiving with an afternoon of heartwarming seasonal activities on Sunday, October 7. There will be colouring and crafts for the kids, guessing contests for prizes, cookies courtesy of Save-OnFoods and hot apple cider courtesy of

The annual fall colours bike ride hosted by the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society will be taking place this year on Sunday, October 14 beginning at noon from the Passmore trailhead.

Bring your bike, helmet and enthusiasm and, ride the trail north. However far people ride will be dependent on them.

When folks return from their ride they will find refreshments waiting at Passmore. A donation is requested for these, with the proceeds going towards CUSO, in support of local resident and former school trustee, Barb Lindsay’s going to work for them in Zanzibar. Need more info? Please call 1-888-683-SVRT Celebrate Love Your Library Month at the Nelson Public Library with an au-

thor reading by Rosa Jordan on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. Jordan is the author of Far from Botany Bay. This year she’s back with a book set in Cuba about historic revolutionary leader Celia Sánchez, Fidel Castro’s most important advisor and “significant other.”

Nelson Nordic Ski Club is holding their ski swap, annual general meeting and pre-season membership drive. The ski swap will be held Sunday, October 28 at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club at 701 Railway Street. Items for sale can be dropped off between 9 and 10 a.m.

For more information or to help out If you would like to help out at either of these venues call 250-354-4299 or email ajpop@netidea.com or lisab05@ shaw.ca.

Wild and wacky Wednesday for teens on October 24 at the Nelson library, will help visitors find their inner zombie.

Undead? Or just a little goth? Find out more between 3 to 5 p.m.

Readapalooza will be at the Nelson library on Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Find your book discussion group. Book groups have grown vastly in popularity over the last decade. This is a fun, facilitated evening, part roundrobin, part musical chairs. Lively discussion will ensue, and folks just might find themselves a new book discussion group.

Hike to Jumbo Pass. Join West Kootenay EcoSociety for an all-day trip to Jumbo Pass. Nature interpretation will be provided as well as an update on the Jumbo Wild! campaign. Registration is required. Call 250-354-1909 or email info@ecosociety.ca.

MARKETS Enjoy Nelson’s Downtown Market every Wednesday on Baker Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit ecosociety.ca. Head down to the Cottonwood Falls Community Market on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit ecosociety.ca

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Entertainment listings THEATRE

Evening takes place October 11 at Self Design High from 7 to 9 p.m. It is presented as part of Homelessness Action Week 2012, which runs from October 7 to 13 in our community.

Pilotcopilot Productions presents Cromoli 4 Supreme Leader, written and performed by Lucas Myers and special guests. In light of recent global events, the Cromoli Brothers have decided enough is enough and it’s time to take action. Join them Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 at the Capitol Theatre as they unveil their plans for a benevolent global dictatorship. Take part in the campaign online at votecromoli.wordpress.com and help them shape their policies. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, by phone at 250-352-6363 or at the box office. VOTE ONCE, VOTE OFTEN, VOTE CROMOLI.

The Capitol Theatre presents AXIS theatre company The Number 14 on Saturday, October 20 at 8 p.m. In celebration of its 20th anniversary of entertaining passengers from around the world, The Number 14 is embarking on an international tour in the fall of 2012 and stopping in Nelson! For ticket information visit The Capitol Theatre box office, call 250-352-6363 or visit capitoltheatre. bc.ca

MUSIC

Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stage every Wednesday at The Royal. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Starts at 8:30 p.m.

Humans return to the Nelson stage on Thursday, October 4 at Spiritbar.

Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

On Thursday, October 4 enjoy music

by Billy Manzik with Bottoms Down at The Royal. Tickets $5 to $10 on a sliding scale. Doors open at 8 p.m.

A musical feast will take the audience on a wild and wonderful ride Thursday, October 4. Woody Holler was raised in rural Manitoba and describes his Western swing style as “jazz from the saddle.” It is easy to hear echoes of his idols — Jimmy Rodgers, Wilf Carter, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby. Tickets are $25 adult and $20 full-time student and can be purchased online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca, by phone at 250-352-6363, or at the box office.

On October 13, Nelson welcomes Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs with former Delhi to Dublin violinist Kytami and progressive rock band Spaceport Union. The exciting night of music is part of a fundraiser to finish construction to make the Nelson and District Community Complex a multi-use sports and entertainment venue. Four hundred early bird advance tickets are $20 until September 29 at Finley’s Pub in Nelson, by phone at 250-352-5121, or in person at Finley’s and in Trail at Sound West. This is an all-ages show so bring the whole family.

Drum Sound and Baseline Smith On Friday, October 5 at Spiritbar Drumsound and Baseline Smith take the stage. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Sanktuary plays Spiritbar on Wednesday, October 10 with openers Almanak and Immune to Cobras.

Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal is proud to present Maria Muldaur on October 5 and 6. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Showtime at approximately 8 p.m.

Vince Vaccaro will take the stage at The Royal on Thursday, October 11.

Tickets are $10 at the door or at liveattheroyal.com. Doors at 8 p.m. Showtime is at approximately 9 p.m.

Take The Beatnuts and combine them with Tha Alkaholiks and you get Liknuts. The legendary hip hop artists will take the stage at Spiritbar on Saturday, October 6. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets information is available at the Hume Hotel.

This week’s Acoustic Unplugged Sessions at Ellison’s Cafe opens with Sarah and Carson on Saturday at noon. This will be their first appearance at this venue. Next up is another first appearance to Ellison’s, Meaning Seekers is a West Kootenay trio (Christine, Steve and Susan) who share their acoustic interpretations of meaningful and popular songs. Closing act is has been described as smooth, crunchy, jazzy and hip. The music of Tofu Stravinsky is like good red wine in a coke can.

Young Soul plays The Royal on Tuesday, October 9. There is no cover and doors open at 9 p.m.

Nelson’s Chinese For Travellers are celebrating the release of their album on Friday, October 12. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

Nasty Nasty will take the stage at Spiritbar on Friday, October 12 for a unique harvest party. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

Bocephus King is at The Royal with Pauline Lamb on Saturday, October 13.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

The Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Musica Intima on October 13 at the Capitol Theatre. Single tickets are $24 for adults and $14 for students.

For season tickets are $75 for adults and $14 for students. Tickets are available at The Capitol Theatre box office, at 250352-6363 or at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Poverty Unplugged: An Acoustic

AT THE PUB Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night.

Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

VISUAL ARTS Craft Connection/Gallery 378 is having a huge studio clearance/seconds sale from October 12 to 16. Come downstairs into the gallery and get discounted prices on consignees’ and members’ work as we all clear out our studios to make room for winter stock!

Large pieces and paintings too!

WORDS Enjoy a benefit reading for Luanne Armstrong on Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre.

The writers will read from their own work, from Luanne’s work, and auction off precious signed copies of their own books. The silent auction will also include gifts from others. Participating writers are Jane Byers, Deryn Collier, Jennifer Craig, Anne DeGrace, Randi Jensen, K. Linda Kivi, Rose Nielson, Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, Kristene Perron, and Patricia Rawson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Royal presents Mother Mother with Hannah Georgas on Tuesday, December 11. The lovely and talented Hannah Georgas who also has a new album out in October will open the show.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 28. For more information on this and other shows visit liveattheroyal.com

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Literacy planning is a community event SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Today we are surrounded by information. It is everywhere, and in many different forms. We use literacy skills constantly as we check our email, shop for groceries, pay our bills, read the news, and many other daily tasks.

Not only must we be able to interpret the written word, we need the skills to evaluate this information. What does the food label “light” really mean? When is an email from a stranger legitimate, and when is it spam? How do interest rates really affect me as a consumer?

The ability to answer these questions hinges on one thing: literacy skills.

“Literacy skills impact our lives and communities in ways that might surprise you,” said Ali Wassing, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy executive director. “Studies show a strong correlation between high literacy levels, good health and low unemployment.

Ultimately, a community is more

resilient when its citizens have strong literacy skills.”

Since 2003, community literacy organizations throughout BC, such as the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, have had provincial support to develop community literacy planning committees. They discuss, plan and take action on literacy development for all ages and all needs.

Decoda Community Literacy Planning Guide says: “It is in communities themselves that literacy is practiced and sustained.

Therefore, community engagement is essential to creating an environment in which literacy programs can be successful.”

In 2007, the province asked boards of education to be more actively involved. They are now responsible for submitting district literacy plans to the Ministry of Education. This comprehensive, annual document combines community literacy plans into one document for each school district.

Community members rep-

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy community literacy coordinators from across submitted photo the Kootenay at a recent gathering.

resenting public health, school districts, colleges, municipalities, chambers of commerce, early childhood development teams, libraries, community services, employment agencies and many others come together as community literacy planning committees to discuss local needs.

“Interesting partnerships develop and important resources are shared at these community planning meetings,” said Betty Knight, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy regional program manager, East Kootenay.

“Everyone benefits.”

Books for Babies, Luv to Learn, Parents as Literacy Supporters, Parents Reading, Children Succeeding, One-to-One Reading, Young Parents Education Program, Seniors Computers and English Conversation groups are just a few of the programs introduced through the community planning process.

As awareness grows around health and financial literacy, and of how many aspects of daily life are impacted by literacy, the need for these community collaborations becomes more important.

This year, the community

literacy planning committees are opening their doors wider, hosting open discussions about literacy service gaps, assets and possible solutions.

“We hope these meetings will draw more community members into a broader discussion of literacy and lifelong, life-wide learning,” said Desneiges Profili, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy regional program manager, West Kootenay. “Everyone should be involved in literacy planning, because literacy affects everyone.”

If you are interested in being a part of your community literacy planning process, visit cbal.org and contact your community literacy coordinator.

Please support the Black Press and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Reach-A-Reader campaign on Wednesday, October 10 in Nelson. The funds you donate when you buy a paper will go toward local literacy programs, and community literacy planning. Your donation will change your community.

Wednesday, October 10 The Nelson Star and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Nelson.

On Wednesday, October 10, some of Nelson’s highest profile people will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your community newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that).

Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.

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Local literacy heroes honoured MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy presented its 2012 Community Literacy Award Wednesday at the Learning Place at City Hall.

This year’s winner is Judy Runions, a grandmother committed to helping her grandchildren read.

Runions began reading to her grandson, who lives in Grande Prairie, by phone as a means to help him with his reading skills.

Her grandson was born with a genetic marker missing, affecting his language skills.

Grandmother and grandson would have a copy of the same book and read back and forth on the phone.

Runions said Wednesday when they started reading together, it was hard to un-

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Judy Runions (front middle in black) with the rest of the Community Literacy Award nominees who gathered Megan Cole photo for a celebration on Wednesday at the Learning Place at City Hall.

derstand what her grandson was reading and he would often use invented words.

Now she reads to all eight of her grandchildren, and her grandson is reading at grade level. They’re currently read-

ing Diary of a Wimpy Kid. After his classmates heard about how he reads with his grandma, many began doing the same.

The other nominees for the Community Literary Award

were Joe Woodward, Kelvin Ward, Nancy Radonich, the One to One Reading tutors at Hume School, Wendy Simpson, Robyn Simard, Kathy Speirs, Daniel Blanchet and Cheryl Grant.

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A drunk senior lost control of his vehicle while driving on Highway 6 just south of Nelson Thursday around 9 p.m.

The 72-year-old from Nelson drove off the road and landed in a ditch, dangerously close to an embankment.

The Nelson Police Department responded and found the man still inside his vehicle. A breath sample confirmed he had been drinking.

He was issued an immediate three-day roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for three days.

Man bites officer A Nelson police officer was bitten and received death threats from an aggressive, drunk man being arrested for causing a disturbance at a Fairview apartment complex.

Police found the 31-year-old

Nelson man inside one of the units at Alpine Suites on Gordon Road, Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. Officers escorted the man out of the building and, once outside, the man became extremely violent, they say.

The man was known to police and was arrested for assaulting a police officer, uttering threats, obstructing a police officer and causing a disturbance. He was held for a Monday court appearance.

The officer he bit suffered a minor injury and was treated at Kootenay Lake General Hospital.

Drunk, fighting outside Walmart A South Slocan resident was arrested after police found him arguing with a woman in the Walmart parking lot Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

Police noted the 37-year-old appeared extremely drunk. They took him back to the police station, where they issued him a violation ticket for public intoxication.

Continued from Page 1 Even though Mayor John Dooley was strongly opposed to the motion brought before council, he was not surprised the resolution passed in Victoria.

“I figured that was the proper forum to do it in rather than go around the province and do one-offs,” Dooley told the Star. “Now the Union can bring that forward to the provincial government and ask them to do the analysis and look into what exactly is involved and what that would look like in the bigger scale.”

The panel/debate at the convention featured three people representing maintaining the status quo and three advocates for changing the model.

Dooley found it interesting that many of the questions that appeared at the Nelson city council meeting also emerged at the Union debate.

“There are a lot of questions to be answered,” he said. “I think the proper way to do that is through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities... I know the executive is very aware of the pros and cons of the issue that would need to be addressed before legalization could happen.”

Back at Nelson City Hall, the motion around decriminalization and regulation is expected to be back on the council agenda on Tuesday.

THE SALE continues at Georama. All nursery stock and perennials up to 50% off.

All pottery and garden accents reduced to sell.

Plan a trip to the Kootenay’s Premier Garden Centre now, while the selection is at it’s best!

Just a short, scenic drive 5 min West of Nelson on Granite Road www.georamagrowers.com • 250-352-3468 Mon to Sat 8-5:30 • Open Sundays 9-4

LEISURE GUIDE Nelson & District Community Complex Arena Programs are starting the week of October 9 Register online:

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Join us for Public Skating, Recreation Hockey and Hockey/Skate intructional programs.

Register for Fall Programs now!

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Community Mir Lecture Series Comes to Nelson Next Week

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Ronald Wright is an internationally acclaimed and best selling author who has written both fiction and non-fiction.

His 1992 book Stolen Continents: The New World Through Indian Eyes was chosen as a Book of the Year by the Independent and Sunday Times.

Wright was nominated as author of the year by the Canadian Booksellers Association.

Wright’s latest book, What is America, examines how the United States has emerged as a lone world superpower, whose culture is copied and exported throughout the world, and whose actions have the power to make or break our global future.

This book builds upon Wright’s famous work entitled A Short History of Progress, for

Ronald Wright will be in Nelson next Wednesday for a lecture.

which he was selected to give the 2004 CBC Massey Lecture.

This book examines our modern human predicament in light of the 10,000 year experiment with civilization.

Wright concludes that in order for human civilization to survive we will need to become environmentally sustainable.

Wright is taking part in the Mir Centre lecture series on October 10 in Nelson.

He will offer a reflection on how progress and technology have put us in jeopardy but may also have the key to our salvation. Wright’s work has recently been made into a documentary — Surviving Progress — by director Martin Scorsese.

Wright lives on the Gulf Islands and has studied archaeology. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary.

The lecture will be held October 10 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Corazón youth ensemble will open the evening with an inspiring musical tribute to peace.

Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office, Otter Books, and Selkirk College bookstores. For more information, phone 250-365-1234.

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RDCK Going to the Dogs Nelson SPCA manager Rob Andrew receives a cheque for $500 from Janet Matheson of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The RDCK’s staff association donated the money when it learned of the recent theft from the SPCA. Tobias Lawrence from Trillium Soaps and Candles also made a $200 personal donation and a $500 donation from her business.

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Ancron Medical Centre Family Medicine & Walk In Clinic Dr. Andre Kirsten Dr. Annemarie de Koker Dr. Marisa van der Vyver Dr. C.J. Reinecke is accepting new patients Your Medical Centre on Baker Street Phone: 352-9144 to book your appointment Walk in patients welcome Monday–Friday 9 am–4pm

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Friends Indeed This past spring the Nelson Gyro Club asked area residents to clean out their penny jars. The goal was to let people get rid of the soon-to-be-obsolete Canadian one-cent coins and hand them over to a good cause: Nelson’s Friends of the Family. Over the month-long campaign, thousands of pounds of coin was collected. The Gyro Club members then spent many hours rolling up the pennies and other change. The result was $1,800 raised for the local charity that helps families with kids who run into serious medical conditions. Last month Friends of the Family president Pat Dooley (middle) accepted the cheque from Gyro Club member Eli Tetrault Bob Hall photo (left) and local Gyro Club president John Wass.

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Community Cottonwood Market Saturdays 9:30 to 3:00 until October 27th

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Students at Nelson Christian Community School are learning that small sacrifices can have a huge impact on their world.

In the first couple weeks of school, their efforts have been felt both near and far.

Upon hearing of children in Haiti who were staying home because they didn’t have money for school, NCCS students began collecting cans to recycle and earn quick

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money. Within days, together with a donation from VIBE cloth-

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KASLO — The Kaslo Volunteer Fire Department, along with Fire Prevention Canada would like to remind you that Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 7 to 13. The theme for this year is Have Two Ways Out. “This year’s theme underscores the importance of making Canadians aware of the simple preventative measures they can take to prevent disaster from occurring to them,” said Larry Badry, Kaslo fire chief. “Statistics reveal that most fires are caused by careless behavior. An ounce of prevention in this case will save lives, homes and everything that we hold dear.”

For more information on Fire Prevention Canada, go to fiprecan.ca. For more information on the Kaslo Volunteer Fire Department, go to kaslofire.ca.

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Although 10 to 12 years in age, their strength, perseverance and teamwork was impressive as they accomplished their goal over two days.

“I feel proud of what we did,” said one student.

“I feel like we made a difference.”

“I want children to open their eyes to the amazing world around them and realize that what they do or don’t do really does have an impact,” says Rigby.

“And in this way, use their gifts and abilities to help others.”

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Looking for a way to impart compassion and caring for each other, teacher and principal Chara Rigby saw an opportunity in the recent storm destruction and tragedy at Pines Bible Camp near Grand Forks.

While other schools are already going there for camp experiences, NCCS students went with one goal: To help restore the camp.

Using crowbars, shovels and hammers, their primary project was to deconstruct and clear out the amphitheatre in preparation

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Wacanid Cyclists Enchanted with Nelson & the Selkirk Loop

Dave Simpson of the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak ensures that WaCanId Riders stay hydrated in the heat of the afternoon during their ride down the Slocan Valley.

Sixty six cyclists from as far away as Alaska, Maryland and Kentucky were ecstatic as they rode into Nelson on the fourth annual WaCanId ride. The weather was perfect and local Rotarians from Nelson, Castlegar, Newport/Priest River, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint made sure that every need of the riders was met. For the first time, riders were given a day of rest in Nelson and they were thrilled by what they experience, be it a climb up Pulpit Rock, a self-guided downtown walking tour, a ride along the Rails to Trails, or a trip to view the Sculpture Walk in Castlegar. All were raving about the wonderful selection of restaurants and coffee houses in town. The WaCanId ride was developed by members of the International Selkirk Loop and the aforementioned Rotary clubs to stimulate the economy around the Selkirk Loop during a slow time for tourism operators.

Most of the cyclists love their sport. A 70 year old rider from the eastern US changed her lifestyle in her late 40’s, embraced cycling and hasn’t looked back. She has ridden most of the supported rides in the US and

plans to do an extended ride in the spring in Sweden, Latvia and other Baltic States. The bright shirts of the riders tell of their accomplishments, be it Ride Idaho or Ride around Mount Rainier in a Day. The ride had special significance for the 6 riders from Sandpoint, mostly Rotarians. They are well aware of the current consideration being given by both cities’ Councils to enter into a twin city agreement.

Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce President, Cliff Warren spent his free day in Nelson in conversation with Tom Thomson of the Nelson Chamber, and interviewed people on the street about public transportation and other issues. He topped the interaction off with a short discussion with Mayor Dooley. The Sandpoint riders all support the concept of twinning and hope to see many initiatives by both communities to promote this wonderful area. “We are just having a blast” and “we will do this ride again” were frequently heard themes as all of the riders enjoyed each other’s company.

International Tasting Faire Brings Home the World The 5th annual International Tasting Faire hosted by the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak will be held on Thursday October 25 at the Best Western Baker Street Inn with a social hour at 5:30 and dinner at 6. What better way to celebrate the club’s involvement in international service projects that have spanned the world. Each year this celebration has grown with enthusiastic support. The sumptuous buffet of dishes from around the world, hosts and hostesses in their native dress or those adopted from countries that they have visited and an eclectic mix of music from around the world all contribute to the vibrant atmosphere.

This year, the club is involved in a number of international service projects. It is again focussing its energy to provide a fully qualified teacher at the Haiti Arise School in Grand Gouve Haiti. The school population at Haiti Arise continues to grow and the development of literacy skills of the

students is of utmost importance. Without help from sources such as Nelson Daybreak, no teacher would be supplied. Literacy is a major focus in the work of Rotary. Another project of note that recently involved both Rotary Clubs in Nelson was support for a Rotaplast Mission to Karikal, India (August 26-Sept 9), that was sponsored in part by Rotary Clubs in District 5080. Six Rotarians from the District were directly involved in the cleft palate surgery mission that put smiles on the faces of the patients and changed their lives forever. Since its inception Rotaplast has provided surgery for 15,000 patients. A third project for the club will involve students in the Mount Sentinel Interact Club and will involve the installation of a solar hot water system for the Hijos de la Luna (Children of the Moon), an orphanage in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Tickets are available from all Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak members.

Youth Exchange Every year 7,500 students go out on youth exchanges and students are asked to actively participate in their Rotary club, community organizations and youth groups in their host country. It is through these exchange programs, that Rotary seeks to support international friendships and promote a greater understanding of world issues and views. One exchange student can influence 50 people during that year and over 5,000,000 people will be affected

by Rotary youth exchange students.

Every year Rotary District 5080 hosts the youth exchange training session at Lutherhaven, just outside Coeur d’Alene. This was a perfect spot to hold a training session for YEO’s (Youth exchange counselors) inbound exchange students, and rebound alumi students. This natural retreat had 15 cabins in the woods, with a basketball court, swimming area, and many other natural amenities.

Fifteen students from Brazil, France, Malaysia, Germany, Holland and other countries came to meet other exchange students, youth counselors, and make friends for the upcoming year. The weekend was full of conversation, talent shows, campfires, delicious food and informative training sessions. Some of the training sessions for the exchange students included: rotary rules and expectations, improving English language skills, culture shock, abuse and harassment prevention and host family expectations.

The Rotary exchange students are asked to act as ambassadors for their country in both their behaviour and the relationship they develop on an exchange. Students are asked to learn about the different cultural differences, broaden their views of politics and cope with the day to day challenges in an unfamiliar culture.

Rotary exchanges are different from other youth exchanges. Students are placed into safe, stable homestays which are thoroughly checked out. Criminal records are expected from host families, and parents are interviewed by the youth exchange counselors, before students are placed in a home. Families are carefully screened, taking into consideration past history with other students and how families interact with the students.

If you are interested in going on a youth exchange this year contact your Youth Exchange Counselor with the local Rotary clubs in your area. The noon Rotary club meets on Fridays’ at the Hume hotel at noon, ( President, Wendy Lacroix – 352-3878) and the morning club meets Tuesdays’ at 7 am President- Jim Reimer. 354-8834

Nelson Daybreak Rotary Speakers of Note in October2012 On Tuesday October 9, Mary Prothro of the Nelson Refugee Society will introduce two amazing young Karen women from Burma who have spent most of their lives in refugee camps. They will share their interesting story and how they are meeting the challenges of living in Canada and becoming fully engaged in the Nelson community. Breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. in the Hume Room at the Hume. Visitors welcome but please contact Dave at 250-825-9337 and let him know that you will be attending.

On Tuesday October 16, Barry O’Neill, President of CUPE will speak about the shop local initiative called The 10% Shift Campaign. This focusses on the fact that if people shifted 10% of their income to buy local to support local businesses, there would be a huge impact on the local economy. Nelson Daybreak’s Breakfast meeting is held at 7 a.m. in the Hume Room of the Hume Hotel. Visitors are welcome and if you plan to attend, please contact Dave at 250-825-9337.

International Tasting Faire

Mount Sentinel Interact Club members, Adam Twible and Rachel Vecchio worked at Nelson Daybreak’s Hot Dog Stand to help raise funds for the project in Oaxaca, Mexico

A fund-raiser to support Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak projects including funding the annual salary of a qualified teacher in Haiti at the Haiti Arise School in Grand-Goave, Haiti.

Presented by the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak at Best Western Baker Street Inn, 153 Baker Street, Nelson Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 •Time: Social: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm Highlights : • Sumptuous tasting faire of international specialties (supplied by both local restaurants and rotarians) • No host bar • Presentation and entertainment • Raffle / Auctions

Entry Fee: $25.00 per person

Contact for tickets: Andy Leathwood, Ticket Chair ~ 250-354-8935 Roger Higgins at Investors Group ~ 250-352-7777 Lorne Westnedge at Re/Max ~ 250-354-8834 Jim Reimer at Kootenay Christian Fellowship ~ 250-354-8834 Dave Douglas ~ 250-354-8418 Any member of Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak

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Stats Saturday night victory KIJHL League Standings tarnished by ‘unfortunate’ incident

1) Purchase a new smoke alarm from a local retailer (some have reduced pricing for residential smoke alarms) 2) Drop off the new alarm at the Nelson Star Office (514 Hall Street) anytime from Monday – Friday between 8:30am & 5:00pm 3) Your name is automatically entered in our Monthly Draw for great prizes!

Fun Sport for a Lifetʖmɏ Register before Oct 15 with the NCC League Reps!

Important Dates: Wed/Thurs/Friday Oct 10-12 NCC Open House 6 – 9pm Practice or free curler training sessions available. Try-It. Wed Oct 10 – Ladies Practice and Open House - 6:45pm Friday Oct 12 7 – 9pm Registration season opening party, practice and payments Mon Oct 15 Regular Leagues Start Curling League Registrations Get info at www.nelsoncurling.com Sign-up at nelsoncurling@shaw.ca or 250-352-7628

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Castlegar 8 4 Beaver Valley 6 3 Nelson 6 3 Spokane 7 3 Grand Forks 8 1

L 2 1 2 4 7

T 2 1 1 0 0

OTL 0 1 0 0 0

P 10 8 7 6 2

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Kimberley 7 4 Fernie 7 3 Columbia Val. 8 3 Creston Valley 7 3 Golden 5 2

L 3 3 4 4 3

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 1 1 0 0

P 8 7 7 6 4

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 7 Princeton 7 Summerland 7 Kelowna 7 Penticton 6

W 6 4 3 3 2

L 1 3 3 4 4

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 0 1 0 0

P 12 8 7 6 4

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP N. Okanagan 7 Revelstoke 7 Sicamous 5 Kamloops 6 Chase 6

W 5 4 3 3 3

L 1 2 0 1 3

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RECENT RESULTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Nelson 2 Beaver Valley 8 Princeton 4 Fernie 3 (OT) Kimberley 5 Golden 7 Penticton 1 Sicamous 6 Kelowna 2 Revelstoke 4 Chase 4 Kamloops 3 Columbia Valley 0 Creston Valley 3 North Okanagan 4 Castlegar 1 Spokane 9 Grand Forks 3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Beaver Valley 2 Nelson 5 Princeton 4 Kimberley 5 Creston Valley 2 Fernie 4 Columbia Valley 0 Golden 2 North Okanagan 7 Spokane 5 Osoyoos 3 Kamloops 2 Penticton 0 Kelowna 4 Revelstoke 4 Summerland 3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Castlegar 9 Spokane 6 North Okanagan 6 Grand Forks 1 Osoyoos 5 Chase 0 Princeton 5 Creston Valley 3 Summerland 3 Kelowna 2

Leafs defenceman and assistant captain JJ Beitel opens up for a pass in Saturday night’s home game against Beaver Valley.

Sam Van Schie photo BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

The shine on the Nelson Junior Leafs’ Saturday night victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks was dimmed with 2:45 remaining in the game after one of the visiting players crashed into the boards and went into convulsions.

With the home side enjoying a 5-2 lead in the late moments of the game, Leafs defenceman Dustin Reimer laid a clean hit on Nitehawks forward Brandon Butlin near the Nelson bench. Butlin fell into the boards awkwardly and hit his head on the boards.

“It was an extremely unfortunate situation,” explained Leafs head coach Frank Maida.

Training staff from both benches jumped onto the ice immediately as

the crowd at the Nelson and District Community Complex went silent. BC Ambulance was called and Butlin was eventually taken to hospital.

Both teams decided to call the game at that point.

“It was extremely upsetting for both coaching staffs and both sets of players,” said Maida. “We took it upon ourselves to call the game. It just wasn’t a good situation. Both teams were very upset.”

Butlin is reported to be recovering without any permanent damage. He has a serious concussion and will miss at least a month of action.

“It was a scary situation and we are very happy he is all right,” Maida Story continues to ‘Friday’ on Page 19

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Colton McCarthy Colton Schell Carson Willians Linden Horswill Seth Schmidt Jacob Boyczuk

LEAFS HOCKEY

HOME FRI. OCT. 5th 7:00 PM vs.

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HOME SAT. OCT. 6th 7:00 PM vs.

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HOME SUN. OCT. 7th 2:30 PM vs.

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Sports Canadiana Crossword A Thanksgiving Thought

By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner

ACROSS 1 Check 4 Swedish rockers 8 Expert 12 Gotcha!

13 Fertilize 14 Impolite 15 Household god (Roman) 16 Start of a thought for thanksgiving 18 P. Mansbridge milieu 19 Sante or jour preceder 20 Yes vote 23 British isle 24 DVD forerunner 27 Inflated 30 Highest note on Guido's scale 31 Part two of a thought for thanksgiving 32 River, to Ruiz 34 Part three of a thought for thanksgiving 35 Part four of a thought for thanksgiving 36 Goes beyond 38 Sandpiper 39 European free trade org.

41 Cash machine, for short 42 Martin or Harper 43 Sense of self 46 Part five of a thought for thanksgiving 52 Pinch 53 Circuits 54 Common evergreens 55 Vintage, in Vercheres 56 Birdbrain 57 End of a thought for thanksgiving 58 "Big Easy" of golf

September Classic The Nelson City Soccer League wrapped up its season this past weekend with finals in three different divisions.

In the Leo’s Men’s Open final it was the Old Dogs FC taking championship bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over Kootenay Co-op. The Star will feature photos of the winners in the Ladies and Men’s Masters divisions in Sam Van Schie photo Friday’s paper. For more photos from the weekend head to nelsonstar.com.

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The Nitehawks jumped out to an early lead with Arie Postmus scoring on Nelson starter Cody Boeckman just over three minutes into the game. Connor Brown-Maloski made the score 2-0 late in the period, but before the opening stanza ended McCarthy got one back for the Leafs.

The second period was all Nitehawks. They threw 17 shots towards Boeckman and came away with three goals to increase the lead to 5-1.

Though Leafs forward Greg Nickel cut the lead to 5-2 early in the final period, three more goals by the Nitehawks turned the game into a romp.

Maida said the Friday loss was disappointing, but the real Leafs team was the one on display Saturday.

“Win or loss, the Saturday team was the Leafs team fans should expect,” said Maida.

“I look for a solid effort and our compete level. On Saturday we competed the entire 60 minutes in every single battle.”

The Leafs will now prepare for a three-game home weekend which will see them play Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the NDCC.

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the two goal cushion on the powerplay.

Less than four minutes into the final period, Leafs rookie Colton McCarthy kept his hot streak going when he scored a shorthanded goal to give the Leafs a 5-2 lead.

The game ended after the Butlin check, at which point the Leafs were in control of the game. Maida credits preparation for the win.

“Before a game in the dressing room, we told them they have to be mentally ready for the jobs they have as individuals and as a team,” Maida said of Saturday night’s effort. “Playing our system and understanding what they need to do when they hit the ice.”

Maida’s pride in the solid effort Saturday was not present on Friday night when the Leafs headed to Fruitvale for the opening game of the home-andhome and got hammered 8-2.

“We were not mentally ready to go into that game,” said Maida. “We had a great week of practice and I thought we were going to go in, compete hard and come away with a win. The exact opposite happened.”

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Continued from Page 18 told the Star on Monday morning.

Before the hit sent fans to the parking lot, the Leafs were putting forward an effort that gave locals plenty to cheer about.

The Nitehawks scored the opening goal of the game just over three minutes in when Butlin beat Leafs starter Brett Soles.

Three minutes later the Leafs responded when Linden Horswill tied the score at one.

With four minutes left in the opening 20, Horswill scored his second of the period to give his team a 2-1 advantage.

The Leafs increased their lead early in the middle frame when captain Colton Schell beat Nitehawks goalie Zach Perehudoff who was promptly pulled after letting the goal past.

With first year Leaf Aaron Dunlap in the penalty box midway through the second for hooking, the Nitehawks took advantage of the powerplay opportunity when Ryan Edwards scored to make it 3-2.

Before the buzzer sounded on the second, Leafs veteran forward James Sorrey restored

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Sports Bombers Hockey off to Great Start

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The L.V. Rogers field hockey team has enjoyed back-to-back successful weekends to start the high school season. This past weekend the girls were in Oliver where they allowed only one goal in all four matches against Okanagan competition. Last weekend in Castlegar the girls scored 19 goals and only allowed one in six games. Coach Val Gibson is working towards knocking off Rossland Secondary for the Kootenay berth in the provincials later this month.

Ask the Professionals Archie Laurie Licensed Home Inspector

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How different are Mobile Home Inspections?

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Home buyers are often challenged when trying to assess the condition of mobile homes.

Unlike a normal single family dwelling, a mobile home has no foundation in the ground. The home inspector must be very diligent when inspecting and reporting on mobile home issues. The biggest area of concern when purchasing a mobile home is actually under the home.

Many mobile homes suffer because of improper installation onto the concrete slab. Normally, they sit on a series of concrete blocks that are shimmed to level the home. Over time, these blocks can shift or settle at different rates causing high spots or unevenness in the floor of the home.

Depending on the soils under the trailer, the unit may heave and shift under heavy frost conditions, unless the pilings are mounted below frost level. A qualified home inspector will recommend adjustments to the foundation where necessary. Since the mobile home typically has no gutters or downspouts, the water simply runs off the roof, falling to the ground around the pad. This can undermine the concrete slab, causing further instability in the foundation.

Sometimes the vapour barrier beneath the floor of the mobile home can get damaged by pests or people and this will allow insects and other pests access to the home.

This type of activity can also inadvertently disturb sewage and water pipes causing a possible back up into the home and possible rot in the floors. Finally, many insurance companies may require that mobile homes be properly anchored to the ground by chains in order to protect against shifting or damage due to high winds or storms.

Your licensed home inspector will spend time beneath the floor of your mobile home to ensure that all of the above items are addressed and reported.

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I was recently out and about doing some groceries, and a local business owner asked me this question. The simplest answer is: *** Pricing a property correctly from the start. Of course there are other factors at play; however this one is paramount.

If you’ve been trying to sell your property for awhile, & there doesn’t seem to be much interest; it’s time to ask why? Sit down with your Realtor® & analyze the situation. *** You must be open to hearing the answers in order to attain your goal.

Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better?

Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it.

Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy. Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.

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Yes, it is possible to co-parent, and that would be the preferred method. At some point in time you two connected and it was unbelievable. Nothing could shake that. You then chose to marry and create the ceremony of your dreams whether it was in a church, sky diving, on a beach or in a field. You chose both the person and the celebration and as wonderful babies were birthed, you chose that too.

Now for whatever reason your relationship has come to an end; and often there are a plethora of emotions that surround that. Lost dreams, hurt, anger, shame, confusion, or a simple WTF happened! The fact of the matter is whether you chose it or not, the relationship is done, but there are kids to consider. So who is the grown up here? Hopefully it is you and your partner.

There are a few rules you need to know as you venture on your co-parent path:Never use your kids as confidants. They aren’t.

They are kids. If you need to confide, rant or rage, phone a friend, see a counsellor, see a coach – but do not vent at your children about information that is inappropriate and not related to them. Do not slam the other parent in front of the kids, no matter how you are feeling or what is happening.

When you receive an email or a phone call from your ex, don’t respond right away. Read it, if it tweaks you walk away and until you are calm and grounded don’t push the send button or return the call. This is your ex, or soon to be ex – they may not be in a place to understand or have compassion at the moment, and it really doesn’t matter how long you were together.

Practise clear communication. Key! When you are talking about the kids, you are talking about the kids. There are no attacks about something else; there are no messages of shame and blame. It’s just talking about the kids and their activities or what is happening to them. Remove your ego; this is no longer about you. Which can most certainly be challenging as those emotions get tweaked.

If you are living separately practise respect of boundaries: don’t appear un-announced. Please don’t assume you are invited for dinner every night no matter how good your relationship is.

Communicate.

The bottom line is for whatever reason you got together and in the process created children. So now you have to redefine what that looks like. Follow the rules above is one suggestion. Seek out a coach or a counsellor if there are anger issues. Read, learn. I am not being trite – your world has turned upside down and whether you created that or not – it has its’ challenges! But your kids should never pay the price for whatever has happened.

So yes, you can co-parent as long as you are both on the same page.

Jenny Heston 1-250-509-1240

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Sports Mallard’s Earns Dramatic Gold Mallard’s Source for Sports U14 boys soccer team claimed their Nelson Youth Soccer division’s gold medal with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday at Lakeside pitch. Mallard’s was down 4-0 at one point to Kootenay Lake Electric, but fought back with four unanswered goals to push the house league final into overtime.

The overtime tally gave the regular season champion the victory in the season’s final game. More division results in Friday’s Star. For more photos head to nelsonstar.com.

Sam Van Schie photos

Ask the Professionals Derek Diener

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When arranging a new mortgage, renewing a existing mortgage or refinancing you will have to make the choice on the length of term to lock into. With today’s “historically low” mortgage rates there are great options available with all terms.

Just a few months ago the conversation I was having with my clients was to go with either a fixed rate or a variable rate, that conversation is now focused on the length of the term on their fixed rate.

All lending institutions have raised their discount to prime or even eliminated their discount totally on a variable rate making a fixed rate product much more attractive at this time.

Given your individual situation and your forecast into future events it is imparitive that you take the time to discuss what options there is out their to lock into the term that is right for you. The length of terms vary from 1 to 10 years and the most common being the 5 year term.

Making this decision is a big one and serious thought should go into it to ensure you are locking into the correct length for your mortgage before signing on the dotted line.

The market is trending towards longer term rates as people feel great comfort in the security of a locked in low rate for a extended time. Locked in rates under 4% for 10 years is very appealing at this time.

If you would like to discuss what option would work best for you don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. My services are FREE and I work for you!

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How can a fall cleanse benefit my health?

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Autumn is that time of year when the leaves turn into vibrant reds and yellows, when the weather outside becomes crisp and cool, and when we feel invigorated by being outside. A great way to begin this season is with the rejuvenating power of a total-body cleanse. Detoxification is one of the most important things that you can do to live a long life of optimal health and physical function. In autumn, it’s beneficial to eliminate accumulated toxins from our bodies and minds, and prepare ourselves for slowing down and eating the heartier, more nourishing foods of winter. Herbal cleansing formulas, dietary recommendations, and acupuncture provide the added support that’s needed by our organs of elimination. The benefits of regular cleansing include weight loss, improved energy, better mental focus, smoother skin, healthier nails and hair, and better digestive function.

For someone who hasn’t done a cleanse before, I recommend doing a 10 or 14 day regimen as a general full-body detox. For those who have cleansed before, they may be ready for an advanced total-body cleanse. Advanced formulas will typically contain concentrated herbal extracts and minerals for a more potent, deep-acting cleanse, and may last up to 30 days. I’m currently offering a fall cleanse with full lifestyle recommendations, herbs, and acupuncture to support you in achieving greater health! For more information on natural health, visit my website at www. nelsonacupuncture.com or phone the clinic at 250-352-6611.

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Why pay the money to get something professionally framed?

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When you have something special that you feel is worth putting up on your wall, then it’s worth getting it framed

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As we continue to lead our busy lives, massage has become a necessity instead of for only relaxation. Massage has been proven to have the following benefits including properly. stress relief, pain relief, managing anxiety and depression, Having something professionally framed stiffness, blood pressure control, infant growth, boosting immunity means to construct a specific environment and assisting in healing sports-related injuries. that will protect and enhance your artwork for years to come. This means using quality Why is massage such good medicine? Massage encourages healing framing materials specific to doing just by promoting the flow of blood and lymph, relieving tension, that. As a custom picture framer my job is stimulating nerves and stretching and loosening muscles and to enhance and protect the artwork. When I frame a piece of art, I’m looking at all the connective tissue to keep them elastic. It helps move lymph, blood details in it; textures, colours, the mood it’s and oxygen to the various organs and tissues in ways that normally trying to create, all so that the right frame are not happening for people. and materials are used. Standard frames The other reason massage has such remarkable results is the touch just can’t do that. The right frame can turn a piece of art into a masterpiece and we only factor. Touch calms peoples, reduces blood pressure, boosts use high quality materials from framing immune system function and makes people feel loved and cared suppliers. for. All of these factors are very important to those seeking health and healing.

Research around the world has proven that massage can be more effective than medication. With health concerns such as migraines, chronic pain and depression, weekly to monthly massages have been shown to have drastic, long-term benefits that assist with shorter recovery times and longer periods of well being compared to exclusive medication use.

Massage therapy is good medicine and can be a more effective healing therapy than most people realize. Every person, healthy 622 Front Street or otherwise, should receive a massage treatment at least once a Nelson, BC V1L 4B7 E: reception@nelsonboxoffice.ca month for continued well-being. Many extended health plans are Tel: (250) 354-1299 now covering massage therapy treatments. Contact us for more Nelson Box Office352-2211 details or to see how we can be of assistance in your journey to your Fax: (250) &www.nelsonboxoffice.ca Copy Centre Ltd optimum health.

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Sports Local Team Takes Part in Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race in Comox

High fives and dance moves in the mountains SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) series wrapped up their season in the Comox Valley in late September. Members of team Kootenay Kaos competed in the sport course, bringing so much more than athletic ability to the race.

Having raced the 50 km enduro course last year, the team

— including Nelson’s Dustin Eagleston, Vincent Hempsall and Nelson Rocha, plus Sacha Kalabis of Winlaw — decided to try the 30 km sport course this year to maximize on the fun.

They wore red, one-piece skin suites that covered them from head to toe, printed with a customized Kootenay Kaos logo.

The team also brought along an iPod with a speaker tucked into a fanny pack.

“At a few different junctions

“At a few different junctions we had impromptu dance parties that a few other competitors took part in. I would have to say that was my favourite part of the race...”

Vince Hempsall

we had impromptu dance parties that a few of the other competitors took part in,” said Hempsall.

“I would have to say that was my favourite part of the race — the interactions with the other competitors.”

The team also made a rule that they had to high five teams that they met on the trail.

“It was great to see people’s faces light up as we approached — inevitably they’d ask us if we could see through the costumes

or comment about how great the music was,” said Hempsall.

Hempsall said his favourite checkpoint was the one where they had to swim 50 m towards the centre of Allen Lake.

“That definitely embodies what I think is the spirit of adventure racing: be prepared for anything.”

According to the race director Story continues to Page 23

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Sports Continued from Page 22 Bryan Tasaka, not only are the Kootenay Kaos racers strong, they also bring so much joy, laughter and positive energy to everyone involved with the MOMAR. “Their speed walk to the finish line was absolutely hilarious,” said Tasaka.

“There was no question that they would receive the MOMAR spirit award. They have become an important part of the MOMAR, and we sure hope they keep coming back.”

The sport course started with a 6 km kayak on Comox Lake, followed

by a 5 km bike ride to the third checkpoint. From there, racers had to trek along a 4 km route, navigating to three checkpoints. Next was a 12 km cross country mountain bike stage which included a 50 m swim. The race finished with a 3 km orienteering stage, ending on the shores of Comox Lake.

All racers were required to use three maps at different scales, and were unaware of the course route until an hour before the race began.

For more information on the MOMAR series, visit mindovermountain.com

The Kootenay Kaos team celebrates at the end of the Comox race late last month.

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EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Do you like to cook? Do you like to help people? Do you like to be a blessing?

We have an opportunity for a person just like you at Our Daily Bread. We require a temporary cook, as our regular cook is on sick leave. email resume to sarah@kcfoffice.com

Line Cook & Prep Cook Drop Resume at The Greek Oven, back door between 9 - 11, 400 Columbia Ave ask for Peter

We are looking for a Medical OfÀce Assistant to join our team.

You will need excellent computer and typing skills and be able to multi-task in a diverse, challenging and fast-paced environment.

You must enjoy working with the public and being part of a dedicated team. This is a part-time position (2 – 3 shifts per week) to start, but potential for more hours as we expand. You will be expected to work Àexible shift coverage 7 days a week. Please submit your cover letter and resume with references to 1140 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5Z3 or email: clinicmanager@nelsonwalkin.com

the EAGLES LODGE of Nelson offers the following services:

Whitewater Ski Resort is looking for KITCHEN STAFF to join the team for the 2012.13 winter season.

• Hall Rental • Catering • BINGO every Thursday at 6:30pm {doors open at 5:30pm} • Texas Hold’em Poker second Sunday of the month {registration starts at 12:00pm}

If you think this is you, please send by post or drop off your resume and cover letter to: 602 Lake Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 4C8.

Or email to: info@skiwhitewater.com, Or by fax: 250-354-4988.

See our website for more info and a list of job descriptions: www.skiwhitewater.com

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OUR Backcountry Ski Lodge is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic chef. Must have previous experience preparing daily meals for 22 guests/ staff. Responsibilities incl. managing a busy kitchen, setting menus and maintaining a sanitary work space. Creativity, alongside attention to detail is a must. Our helicopter accessible lodge operates between late Dec.- late April and early July- Mid Sept. Weekly wage+ free room/ board will be provided while on shift. Email: info@selkirkexperience.com

Medical/Dental

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for P/T position in upbeat, team-oriented dental office in Nelson, BC, starting immediately. Please call (250) 352-2711 or toll free: 1877-647-8476. Please email resume to mistisosplace@gmail.com

Deli/Seafood Clerk needed.

Fisherman’s Market, Kelowna location, 1951 Harvey Ave. Competitive Wages ask for Cory

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Environmental Support Temporary Part-Time Position Reporting to the Director, Environment, the Environmental Specialist supports Columbia Power in its role of Asset Manager of three operating hydroelectric facilities and Owner’s Representative for the construction of the Waneta Expansion Project. This position requires an intimate knowledge of the environmental risks and management controls associated with hydro facility operations and major construction projects.

This position is responsible for providing specialist support to Columbia Power’s Environment Managers and project managers. The Position will involve working closely with O&M and construction contractors.

Duties will include conducting inspections on hydro facilities and construction projects, invasive plant management, contaminated site management, environmental risk assessment, planning environmental audits and managing contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a University degree in environmental sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience in the environmental management or regulatory field with at least 3 in the power industry. Experience working with major civil construction contractors on environmental management issues and knowledge of environmental legislation is essential.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is October 5, 2012. This is a temporary 60% position, starting as soon as possible ending no later than March 31, 2013.

Please refer to Job #1210 when submitting your application.

call: 250-352-5644 Education/Trade Schools

Repair Technician (Kootenay) The ideal candidate must have strong mechanical & organizational skills together with attention to detail, excellent trouble-shooting skills, and a desire to deliver customer satisfaction. Previous dental experience preferred. Valid class 5 Drivers license required. The position requires the candidate to live in west Kootenay. Please send your cover letter and resume to

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

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Homes for Rent

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey Person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax) 780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a .

Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators.

Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or call 403-568-1327.

Newer White High Back Truck Canopy, fits mid size Pickup, paid $1000 6 years ago asking $295 250 551-5115 STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Rentals

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

Apt/Condo for Rent

NELSON 3mile: 2bdrm, 2bth Lake Front Home. Available November 1st 250-825-2200

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Real Estate Homes Wanted We Want to Buy a House in Nelson Uphill or Fairview, off street parking, potential for a rental suite call Tira 505-0698

1 Bdrm bright, spacious ground level suite. Prefer 1 person. N/S N/P $850/mth incl W/D, Util & Wifi Call 354-8591 Salmo: Apt 3 bdr W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P, new high efficient very economical heat pump. ref req. Looking for mature quiet tenant. $550/m + hydro avail Nov 1st 250 357-9753

Apartment Furnished SIX MILE- Furnished Suites, NS/NP Starting @ $750/month utilities included 250-825-9421

Commercial/ Industrial Shop or studio self-contained 15’x20’. Counters, storage $350/mOBO 354-1460 Andrea

Cottages / Cabins 1 brdm 7 mile, Nelson. Lakeside cabin, long term rental.

Suits 1 person. NS/NP. $650 util incl. 250-825-4424 Avai Immed 2 Bdrm Furnish Cottage Lakefront North Shore on bus route N/S $1200/m incl Util, Internet & TV Call bef 8pm 825-9295

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GREEN Living Johnstone Rd. Solar hot water F/S W/D 2 BR Children welcome. NS NP Oct 15. $850/mo 250-352-5492

Homes for Rent 4 bedroom heritage house close to downtown for rent November 1st. Partially or unfurnished. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, woodburning stove. Seeking responsible, quiet family/couple for long term/yearly lease. No smoking, no pets.

References required. $1500/month + utilities. Call Kelly at 250-505-1148 to view.

Cute small 1 bdrm cottage W/D, adult park 7 min to Nelson Granite Rd $600/m + util Trevor 250 354-8409 Fairview-3 bdrm avail immediately, near bus stop & school with garden space looking for long term F/S, WD DW N/S N/P $1175/m + util 250 825-4424

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Merchandise for Sale

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Boats BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!!

WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.

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Townhouses NELSON John’s Walk waterfront development, 3 BDRM, 3 levels, deck, carport, contemporary design, FP, W/D, DW, ensuite. $1400, available Nov. 1st, references required. Call 505-4658.

The Kootenay Queen •

1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated.

• Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

Want to Rent Established responsible family of 5 urgently requires long term rental. Must be in town or on bus route to access school/work. Friendly environment in $900/m range. will negotiate work trade situation. Solid ref avai call Curtis @ 352-9981 Greeting Landlords!!

Responsible & Reliable local tenant looking for a 2 bdrm in the Nelson Area. Willing to pay $800-950. Please call if you have something that may work 250-825-9626 Nelson: Older gentleman seeks accom in town. Mobility limitations, level access or limited stairs preferred. Can manage $600/m all incl. Good ref avai. Contact Darrell @ 250 777-2971 Nelson: Young family requires 2 bdrm rental in town, or close to public transit. We are responsible folks with great ref, up to $1200/m incl util. Plz call Jeremy @250 777-3202

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Motorcycles JUST IN TIME FOR FALL 2012 Gas Gas ec 300 Electric start 2 stroke Enduro Race Bike. MSRP $8950 ON SALE now for $8199. Available in Kimberley @ Meadowbrook Motors. (250)427-7690 meadowbrookmotors@hotmail.com

Recreational/Sale 2006 COUGAR Travel Trailer Model 268RLS. Great condition. Trailer & deck w/potential to continue lease at Crescent Beach Resort or will sell trailer separately. 250-368-9900

Legal Notices

Legal

Legal Notices WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Notice is hereby given that Western Auto Wreckers (1974) Ltd. of 2374 Granite Road, Nelson, BC, V1L 6T9 will be selling the following items owned by Shane George Brown of Czar, AB for the amount owing for storage, towing, and other fees. -2003 F350 SD Crew Cab 4x4 1FTSW31P93EC98916 -2007 Zinger Crossfire Travel Trailer 4V0TC30297A005926 These items will be sold on Oct. 12/2012 at the aforementioned address between 12pm and 1pm. Sealed bids only.

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Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.

Misc. for Sale Att. Hunters Freezer BBQ $50. 352-3920

Transportation

FRONT STREET Retail Gem Strutters, 1877 sq ft of open retail space located in a well maintained heritage building with excellent off street parking. Available Nov 1st. 601 Front St., Nelson. For more info call Douglas at 250-5514449 or dearlb@yahoo.com NELSON: near Nelson Ford, 300sq ft office space Available October 1st. $450/mo incl. utilities. Call 250-825-4700

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Employment

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Nick Kurbatoff, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Kaslo, Province of British Columbia who died January 21, 2012.

Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of Nick Kurbatoff, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Kaslo, Province of British Columbia, who died on the 21st day of January, 2012, are hereby required to send the particularts thereof to the undersigned Mike Sookochoff, Executor, on or before December 7, 2012, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Mike Sookochoff, Executor c/o LEWIS J. BRIDGEMAN McEWAN & CO. LAW CORPORATON 1432 Bay Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4B1

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