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ince the late 1990s, Nelson’s Freeride Entertainment has taken adventure sport to new heights of excitement through worldclass filmmaking. Now the local company is taking the mountain biking genre to the next level.

Late last month, Where the Trail Ends had its world première in Las Vegas. With a packed audience full of industry leaders and adventure sports’ top-end athletes at the Palms Casino Resort, the film was also streamed live to 300,000 viewers via the Internet.

“We wanted to tell a story, but still have a mountain biking backdrop… kind of bring the adventure back to mountain biking,” says Jeremy Grant, the director of Where the Trail Ends. “With this film we wanted to bring the audience along on what goes into finding these new locations.”

Grant and his Nelsonbased production team spent three years on the film. They travelled to the Andean foothills of Salta, Argentina to the nearsecret Mustang region of Nepal. With some of the planet’s best mountain bike athletes in tow, the team explored six locations in all.

“You have all these great proving grounds of

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that whole adventure can still be experienced and documented.”

The storyline follows a group of professional mountain bikers on their quest for the ultimate ride.

Included in the crew of athletes are Nelson-raised and world-renown riders Kurt Sorge, Garrett Buehler, Mike Kinrade and Robbie Borden.

“We stepped out of that traditional genre and have a linear storyline where you create hooks that pay off later in the film,” says

all these great sports that were discovered a long time ago… Everest [climbing], Alaska [skiing], Jaws [surfing],” explains Grant, 31, who was raised on the trails around Nelson. “But none of them have had high def technology and really had their story of the origin told on film.

“With mountain biking, the sport is young enough that you can tell that story.

We went out and searched for them, there are still some locations that have never been ridden and

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Grant. “It’s a theatrical experience and you go on this ride. A lot of traditional action sports films, you could just plug them in and push play anywhere you want and you would be fine. You could watch some crazy riding. But with this film you have to definitely start at the beginning and watch it in its entirety.”

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More than a month into the school year, Kootenay Lake School District is still working to address parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns around longer bus rides and wait times for children going to and from schools.

The school district reduced the number of bus routes it offers, from 36 to 33, this September. It was the first time routes were cut in several years. At the same time new out-of-catchment busing fees were introduced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bit of shock to parents, now having to pay to get their kid on the bus and meanwhile receiving worse bus service,â&#x20AC;? explained district parents advisory council secretary Sheri Walsh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think when you start to pay for something, you expect it to get better.â&#x20AC;?

Walsh cited examples of children who live five kilometres from their school of choice and yet spend an hour on the bus. She said some students were dropped off at school a full hour before classes started and others had to wait an hour after dismissal to board a bus, though some of those issues have since been addressed.

School district operations manager Larry Brown said bus routes are designed to get students home within 50 minutes. Ideally, he said, students wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait more than 20 minutes before or after classes to get on a bus.

Parents and students are concerned about changes to the school bus system.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninety-plus per cent of our in-catchment riders should fall within that category,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The outof-catchment riders, they often end up taking a longer ride because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they choose to do to attend their school of choice.â&#x20AC;?

Brown expects to have the bus routes finalized by the middle of this month.

He said resources are being moved around in response to enrolment numbers.

Initially the routes were cut included two half routes in Nelson and full routes in the Slocan Valley and Creston. But after seeing the enrolment numbers, Brown said he decided to cut one full route in Kaslo instead and restore half a route in Nelson and half a route in the Slocan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect this will address many concerns the parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; have expressed to us,â&#x20AC;?

Brown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t please everyone, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying.â&#x20AC;?

Along with the changes in bus routes, there has also been considerable changeover in bus drivers.

Walsh said her daughter, who attends Mount Sentinel high school, is on a route thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been driven by at least eight different people so far and there still isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a permanent driver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a safety issue,â&#x20AC;? Walsh said, noting drivers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting to know kids on their bus and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize if somebody had boarded the bus who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supposed to be on it. As well, she said it leads to inconsistent pick-up times and poor behaviour on the bus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a fill-in driver is like having a substitute teacher,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids know they can get away with acting out when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with someone new.â&#x20AC;?

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Brown said part of the turnover in drivers is a result of bumping privileges laid out in the driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you cut a bus run and it impacts an employee, he or she has the right to bump other employees to keep their job and keep working,â&#x20AC;? he said.

But all drivers should be familiar with the route they are on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave any bus drivers out there cold. They always know their routes. I pay them to ride along on a route to get to know it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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ATV accident west of Nelson ends in tragedy GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A four-year-old boy is dead after an all-terrain vehicle rollover on a logging road west of Nelson shortly before 2 p.m.

Sunday.

Nelson Search and Rescue responded along with Blewett Fire and Rescue, BC Ambulance, RCMP and the Nelson Police Department after the 33-year-old driver called 911 from his cell phone.

Police said the man and his stepson, both from Glade, were travelling on Midslope Forest Service Road when their vehicle hit a drainage ditch. The ATV flipped over and landed on top of the two.

Both were wearing helmets, but the man suffered serious back injuries. The boy was unconscious and later pronounced dead at the scene. The BC Coroners Service is investigating along with RCMP. The man was flown to hospital in Trail where it was determined he suffered a broken lower back, broken right leg

and right wrist as well as internal injuries.

No names have been released.

Victims services is providing support to those affected by the tragedy.

“Lack of knowledge of the road could have been a factor.”

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Scott Spencer with Nelson Search and Rescue said there was a bit of a delay locating the accident site, but once they found it, it was “pretty good access.” They reached the scene about 3 p.m.

Midslope Forest Service Road branches off east from Rover Creek Forest Service Road at about the 3 km mark, Spencer said. Now decommissioned, it’s only accessible

by ATV. The accident site was about 14 km up.

“We had our utility terrain

vehicle that we just bought for this exact scenario ready to go in to assist,” Spencer said. “But as it turns out, they were able to land a helicopter close to the accident site, so they had a very short stretcher carry.”

While the ground crew was called off, two members of the search crew, including Dr. Mike Innes, who specializes in wilderness first aid, flew in the helicopter. They helped prepare the man for transport and accompanied him to hospital in Trail.

“I was very proud of our team, who got on scene and made the best out of a very, very tragic incident,” Spencer added.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel says they’re looking into the circumstances.

“It’s pieces of a puzzle we are trying to put together,” he said.

“Lack of knowledge of the road could have been a factor, but it’s still under investigation.”

Seibel doesn’t anticipate any charges arising from the incident, but said it was premature to say for certain.

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The startling story of a threeyear-old boy abducted from his home in Sparwood made national headlines last year and now has earned Nelson’s Bob Keating, a CBC Radio reporter, a chance at a prestigious BC journalism award.

Jack Webster award finalists were announced last month.

Keating’s collection of radio broadcasts, Finding Kienan, is in the running for Best Radio News Reporting.

“It was one of the most compelling stories of my career without question,” said Keating, a 25-year veteran reporter for CBC Radio.

Kienan Hebert was stolen in his sleep by Randall Hopley on September 8, 2011, only to be returned home unharmed four days later. Hopley was found after two days hiding in a cabin

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near the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta.

“It was a remarkable story,” Keating said. “I talked to police officers who had been on the beat for decades and had never seen anything like it.”

Keating said he filed hundreds of stories on the kidnapping when it occurred, providing material for the CBC’s radio and website reports, as well as television broadcasts.

“We got a lot of firsts on this.

CBC was first to get it on air,” he said. “First talk to Randall Hopley’s mother who issued a plea to him to turn himself in. We were first to accurately describe the takedown on the Alberta pass.”

He submitted 10 of his best radio broadcasts to the Jack Webster Foundation for the award.

Though it’s Keating’s name on the nomination, he said many other CBC reporters contributed to his reports.

“CBC really worked as a team on this one,” he said. “I was getting a lot of help from crews in Vancouver and Alberta. It was a real team effort.”

Keating won his first Webster Award last year for his story on Mikael Arrak, who was banished from Nelson for criminal harassment.

This is his fourth Webster nomination. Winners will be announced November 1.

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Ex-New Denver Mountie’s legal bill not covered, staff rep says GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

An RCMP staff relations representative says he’s concerned the police force isn’t picking up the legal tab for a former New Denver Mountie accused of submitting a bogus expense claim.

“This is another in a growing list of cases where our members have not had their legal fees approved on dutyrelated matters that end up before the courts,” Staff Sgt. Tom Almasi told 103.5 The Bridge.

Cst. Kelly Barrie is charged with one count each of fraud and false presences after filing an expense claim for a hotel stay paid for by her then-fiance, Cst. Sam Nakatsu.

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“This is another in a growing list of cases where our members have not had their legal fees approved...”

Staff Sgt. Tom Almasi RCMP Staff Rep

Almasi says traditionally, RCMP officers have always had legal indemnification — a lawyer provided to them at the force’s expense. But he cited a string of cases in Kelowna, Kamloops, and Surrey where they have been turned down.

“It’s just been about the last year we’ve seen this,” he said.

“What makes this [case] most troubling is she was never really denied.”

Almasi said Barrie was asked for more information, which he provided to RCMP brass five weeks before the trial. However, he has not received a contract to pass on to her lawyer.

He said in similar cases, lawyers have quit, throwing the court process into disarray.

“They have to cancel dates, in some cases repeatedly, and it causes delays in an already overburdened system,” Almasi said. “Lawyers walk away because they don’t know if they’re going to get paid.”

However, Barrie’s lawyer, Richard Hewson, took on her case, and the trial proceeded as scheduled even though “time will tell how much and if he’ll get paid,” said Almasi, who represents over 1,200 RCMP

officers in southeast BC. Sgt. Rob Vermeulen, a senior media relations officer for the Mounties in BC said in an email he couldn’t speak specifically about Barrie’s case, but explained the RCMP follows a Treasury Board policy, adopted in 2008, that covers all government employees.

One section of that policy lays down three basic eligibility criteria.

In deciding whether Crown servants should receive legal assistance, it’s determined whether they “acted in good faith, did not act against the interests of the Crown; and acted within the scope of their duties or course of employment with respect to the acts or omissions giving rise to the request.”

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A 29-year-old Slocan Valley man faces charges including break and enter, theft, and possession of stolen property after a crash at Crescent Valley last week.

In a news release, Nelson rural RCMP said they responded to a call at 5 a.m.

Thursday at Heritage Motors on Ymir Road where a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with no licence plates had been stolen.

About 15 minutes later, RCMP received a report of a collision in Crescent Valley involving a Grand Am with no plates.

Police attended the scene in the 1200 block of Highway

6 and found the vehicle had struck a main power pole and power lines were down.

The driver was being tended to by Crescent Valley first responders.

Following the power being shut off, the suspect was taken by ambulance to Kootenay Lake Hospital.

Further police investigation confirmed the vehicle

in question was the same car stolen from Heritage Motors minutes before the collision.

The driver lost control of the stolen vehicle and went off the highway into the power pole.

The suspect was later released on a promise to appear in court on November 6 and issued an undertaking with various conditions.

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“I had intent from buyers to buy, but I needed stock and inventory,” she said. “I had a one-year patent that was about to expire so I needed a full patent.”

Armed with the business plan she worked on tirelessly, Latouf went to the bank in search of a loan.

Unfortunately, the employee told her she wouldn’t get one and she should seek full-time employment.

“She shattered my whole world. I just sat there crying,” she said.

“It was one of the worst moments. I had done all the work, had intent from buyers and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t get a loan. I was a single mom with no income.”

Soon after, a glimmer of hope appeared in the form of an email from the local business centre that helped with her business plan.

They told Latouf Dragon’s Den would be holding auditions in Windsor and to help potential business owners prepare, local angel investors would evaluate 10 lucky winners in a local contest.

“I won one of the spots just by submitting my information and my plan and went for the trial pitch,” she said.

“I got so much great feedback from the local investors I decided to audition for Dragon’s Den.” Latouf made the standby list and eventually found out she would be on the show.

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“My friends and family told me not to go on the show and cry like a baby,” she said.

“Everyone told me the Dragons were going to rip me to shreds. They told me not go cry or get angry and to keep it together.”

Even though the Dragons were impressed with Latouf ’s product, lack of knowledge about the market left her without a deal.

“I didn’t cry, or get angry.

I kept it together,” she said. “I couldn’t be happier. I don’t not get along with anyone. I don’t make enemies.”

As for one of the Den’s most terrifying Dragons: “I’d probably have a glass of wine with Kevin O’Leary, maybe,” said Latouf. “I’d let him choose. I don’t have anything against him that’s for sure.”

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Eager to get it back around her neck, Latouf strung it on a piece of hemp. Noticing there were two long strands in the back she decided to thread some beads on it rather than cutting the hemp.

“Right away as I was wearing it I noticed the beads started coming forward,” said Latouf.

“My posture was really shot from breastfeeding and carrying a baby around. I started to think ‘what if I walk around with a straight back and am more conscious of my posture?’”

What Latouf noticed was when she was mindful of her posture, the beads would lay naturally along her spine; when she would hunch or let her posture go, the beads would fall forward.

She also noticed while sitting the beads continued to promote good posture.

It was then the seed for Posture Beads was born.

“We immediately started searching on Google for similar products,” said Latouf. “We knew if nothing else like it existed we had come across something special.”

She began researching patents, marketing and other important information to move her business forward.

“We did some market and patent research with a couple companies,” she said.

“We got a one year provisional patent and we started to market it. I read books on how to cold call. I had dreadlocks and everything; the experience changed me a lot.”

Latouf — who now has short brown hair, no dreadlocks — hadn’t worked a full-time job in several years after she and her husband at the time returned home to Windsor from the Kootenays to care for her ill grandfather.

“We offered to move home, live with him and be his live-in caregivers,” she said about her grandfather who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “He was still all right to live in his home, but needed a bit of help.”

Any time she had when she wasn’t caring for her son and grandfather was spent working on her blossoming business.

After separating from her husband, Latouf thought her dream of making Posture Beads a reality might be dead.

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One day the leather had worn too thin and the pendant fell off.

“It was really special to me because my motherin-law gave it to me,” said Latouf. “It had become a sort of talisman for me.”

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Editorial Where the path begins

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here is so much talent oozing in every corner of this community, it’s hard to celebrate it all. Sometimes we even take it for granted.

Just down the alley from the Nelson Star office is Freeride Entertainment. The film/ television/commercial production company is in a nondescript location in the downtown, but always bustling with activity. Pass through Herridge Lane on any given afternoon and you’ll see the crew packing camera gear in and out of their offices.

Freeride was started by Derek Westerlund in 1997 and has been written about in local media many times over the years. Westerlund and his talented team have been documenting the action sports scene long before it arrived to primetime television.

In Nelson, the company has become part of the everyday scenery. Outside our borders the team at Freeride are industry leaders. Freeride works with the biggest companies and the brightest stars in the action sports world. They travel the planet and represent our community in a dynamic way.

On the front page you can read about Freeride’s latest offering — Where the Trail Ends.

A mountain biking film that’s being touted as something unique and trendsetting in the genre.

What makes the story more intriguing for locals is the main players who helped bring it to life. Director Jeremy Grant and one of the film’s star athletes, Kurt Sorge, were raised on the trails that surround Nelson. Young mountain bikers equipped with that oozing talent who had a dream.

Their story is Nelson’s story. Why do people flock here? Why do people stay despite the challenges? What makes this place so special?

Grant credits the community: the people and the place. Small enough to care, bold enough to empower its people to excel.

We deliver the stories of people doing great things on a weekly basis. Their achievements are something we can all celebrate and take pride in. Whether it’s music, art, education, business or sport, the people of this community continue to make great things happen.

The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

Council Column — Donna Macdonald

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hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have much to be grateful for.

I spent the weekend at Johnsons Landing, where we have a small cabin. It was not directly affected by the landslide in July, but as members of that community, we were affected by the devastation of landscape and lives.

In that gray in-between is where we learn, where we can hear and understand other people and other beliefs, where we find knowledge and compassion.

The Thanksgiving potluck at the community hall was a reminder of the sorrow and uncertainty people have felt, and continue to feel. And yet we give thanks for what has endured, and for living where we do.

You only have to think of massive landslides in the Philippines or northern Pakistan, where they don’t have EOCs, disaster financial assistance and unmet needs committees.

People everywhere, I’ve found, are resilient, even under extreme duress, but it’s so much easier when meaningful help and resources are available.

That was an underlying current at the recent UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) convention in Victoria. Yes, we face challenges; witness the 200plus resolutions addressing municipal concerns. But

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we live in a beautiful, prosperous province, if only we use our resources wisely and justly.

The issue of resources for municipal governments is building momentum. Under provincial law, municipalities have limited revenue sources under their authority — mainly property tax and user fees.

In other countries, additional tools are available to local governments — sales, income and fuel taxes, for example. What are the best options for BC communities to ensure we have the resources we need to efficiently provide services?

The conversation continues on that.

And that was the theme of the convention — in conversation. A highlight was the keynote presentation by CBC’s Anna Maria Tremonti. She talked about the gray place, in between the black and the white places where we make judgements and assumptions. In that gray inbetween is where we learn, where we can hear and understand other people and other beliefs, where we find knowledge and compassion.

Tremonti talked about difficult interviews — Henry Kissinger hanging up on her, Maher Arar choking up — and she confessed how hard it is sometimes to get to the gray place, beyond her own judgments.

That’s a very human trait; it’s so much easier to react and judge with certainty, than to wade into the gray. Tremonti’s honesty was truly inspiring and we’re lucky to have fine journalists like her.

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Karen Bennett Operations Manager

CBC journalist Anna Maria Tremonti was one of the highlight speakers at last week’s UBCM convention in Victoria.

Council did its share of conversing with government ministers and opposition critics. Many are brand new in their jobs, so they got a crash course through dozens of 20-minute meetings over the course of the convention.

The conversation around marijuana decriminalization and regulation was lively. I found the Monday morning panel to be very helpful in understanding both sides — those who support a new approach, and those who don’t believe it will work.

The wording of the UBCM resolution was important — to support decriminalization and investigate how regulation would work. There are no pat answers being offered, but there is a wealth of research to be considered and examples to be studied.

Clearly this is a longterm project, one that is engaging the global community. Recent polls show a high level of support for decriminalization and regulation, and that was reflected in the vote at the UBCM. Prohibi-

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tion is a failed policy was the message; let’s look for better options, based on an evidence-based, public health approach. Then we can be in the gray area, and have real conversation about the way forward.

On a lighter note, one resolution that had people laughing was a call to require all bunnies sold in BC to be sterilized. The “safe sex for bunnies” joke will, I’m sure, become a UBCM legacy.

However, the delegate from the district of Langley said it’s no laughing matter. They spent $350,000 repairing their landscaping after getting rid of bunnies (no details provided on that!).

That’s what makes municipal government so fascinating. You never know what issue (or animal) will land on the table. You never know what the next conversation will be.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the UBCM conversation.

Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this space with her colleagues around the table

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Letters to the Editor

The ‘meddling’ will continue Re: “Kootenay folk shouldn’t meddle,” Letters, September 21 Austin Byrne from Kitimat takes exception to people in Nelson having views about the Enbridge pipeline. “Mind your own business” he says, as if the pipeline project is not a valid concern for all the citizens of BC. Indeed, the Enbridge proposal is a huge issue for all Canadians given the impact it could have on our economy with increased energy prices.

But most importantly the pipeline would run from the

tar sands (some of the most carbon intensive fuel) and ultimately into our planet’s

There are people in Kitimat, like everywhere, who don’t think beyond short-term economic projects like the pipeline. atmosphere. There are people in Kitimat, like everywhere, who don’t think beyond

Global warming not going away anytime soon As the earth warms and extreme weather increasingly becomes the norm, hundreds of thousands of people will die.

It is predicted that in the second half of the 21st century, most of humanity may perish from the drought, floods, diseases that climate change will bring. In 100 years we may be down to one billion people worldwide.

Climate change is our biggest threat, yet Canada is not even making a modest effort to reduce this threat. Canada signed the Kyoto Protocol and then declared it had no intention of meeting its reduction commitments.

On September 21, seven people started a 12-day fast for climate justice on Parliament Hill. Here are the three points they call for to combat climate change: 1. End fossil fuel subsidies.

2. Put a price on carbon.

3. Support the development of renewable energy.

The fast ended October 2.

Among the supporters are Physicians for Global Survival, the Council of Canadians and the Voice of Women for Peace. The seven people on Parliament Hill ask that letters supporting the fast and the three points be sent to your local Member of Parliament. Those who more information or to sign a pledge can go to climatefast.ca Sandra Hartline Nelson

short-term economic projects like the pipeline. But Mr. Byrne should recognize this project would really would create very few jobs in BC. And pipeline leaks and tanker accidents would wipe out so much more.

On our Kitimat Caravan we met many people in over a dozen communities who are absolutely going to continue “meddling” until this wrongheaded project is permanently dropped!

Keith Wiley Nelson

New direction needed The Muslims, the Christians and the Jews are spoiling for another war. Everybody seems to want to go to war.

War, what an insane concept in this world of today. The great talents of humanity are used to destroy each other, as if it were a video game.

Stop all war. Reason tells me that our creator does not want his children to continually kill each other and fail to achieve their collective destiny. Our reason for being has yet to become apparent, and look around, we are creating a mess in every aspect of our lives and the life our home, our planet Earth.

It is all our fault. The birds didn’t do it, none of the fish are responsible.

Humanity, you, me, our

relatives and our ancestors, created all the problems we have today.

Time has proven that if we can imagine something, we can create it.

Everything is first an idea, then manifested into reality. Every car, every cell phone, every tool, every thing in Walmart was first an idea, then manifested into reality.

We need a new idea, and let us start with war.

Let us declare war on this insane world we live in and let us win this war without firing a shot. By focusing the talents of humanity in a new direction. That direction is our destiny. Let reason be our guide.

Everything is first an idea.

Dick Murphy Nelson

Remembering Spurway Re: “Home found for 60-year-old ashes,” August 3 I think it’s wonderful Greg Scott looked after Rowland Spurway’s ashes. I was born in Nelson and lived there from 1931-53, then again from 1959-67. My family knew Rowland’s son Dick, who lived across the lake from us when I was a girl. I remember Mr. Spurway had a movie theatre in his living room and showed us some wonderful old cartoon movies. He also had some dramatic photography of the bombing of London during World War II. I thoroughly enjoy reading your historical section of the paper. Keep it coming.

Beverley Higgins Kelowna

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT AT nelsonstar.com This week’s question: Do you think children under the age of 12 should have cell phones?

Last week’s result: Are you disappointed the NHL season is being impacted by a lockout?

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International Tasting Faire 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

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News New lawyer brings strategic shift to murder trial for ex-New Denver cop KRISTI PATTON Penticton Western News Reporter

A retired Mountie charged with murdering his common-law wife has picked up new lawyers and, seemingly, a new strategy.

Keith Wiens, who served at the New Denver detachment in the 1990s, is alleged to have shot and killed Lynn Kalmring, 55, in their shared Penticton home on August 16, 2011.

His new defence counsel, Chris Evans, announced his intent to file several applications last

month including seeking a preliminary hearing — even though Wiens chose to waive it and go directly to trial a year ago.

Also on the agenda for Evans is a motion to have Wiens released from custody. It is one of the things Kalmring’s family is most afraid of, especially since some of them live and work in Penticton where he potentially could return to.

“He shouldn’t have the freedom ... he has destroyed a lot of lives,” said Donna Irwin, sister of murdered woman.

Wiens had originally been released from prison on bail, and was living in his Penticton home that he had shared with Kalmring after his arrest, but he allegedly broke the terms of his release in January and was brought back into custody. He was denied bail on the single charge of breach of conditions.

Those are some of the significant changes in a process that’s been stalled for some time. The trial was previously slated to start in Penticton June 11, but Wiens’ former lawyer Don Skogstad suc-

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE NELSON ROAD KINGS

TO OUR SPONSORS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL QUEEN CITY CRUISE We really did have a great time again.

I think this was our 4th time! We loved wandering around on Baker Street and checking out the cars Saturday. We also did the poker run and the dance so it was a big day. I was bagged when we got back to Red Deer Sunday night.

Keep up the great work. We hope to be back again next year.

Greg & Deb Ganske, Red Deer, AB It was our first trip and we were so happy we did it. We had so much fun.

Hope to see you again next year.

Cheers Bob and LaVerne Funk, Peachland, BC Thank you and your team. An excellent job. Always a great show and we will be back in 2013 Ron and Louise, Creston, BC Thanks for the note, and your welcome.

We had a great weekend with you guys in Nelson. We love the town, and the beautiful area. Good weather, beautiful drive, nice people, all made for a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend.

Thanks to you and all your fellow club members for all the time and work they put in to pull this thing off. It was fun, and we will be back!! Thanks Glen Anderson I just wanted to thank you and all your members and volunteers for a great week-end and carshow, everyone had a great time. Although the band didn’t get there the one that played were great and seemed to keep everyone entertained. We already have our have our rooms booked for next years show.

Again thanks for all your efforts and hard work. Please pass on our thanks to all involved .

The Revelstoke Fans

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cessfully lobbied to have it moved to Kelowna. Skogstad said pretrial publicity in Penticton may have tainted the limited jury pool, making it difficult for Wiens to get a fair shake in court.

A busy court roster didn’t allow for the same date to be transferred over, however, and the new trial has yet to be scheduled. That matter is expected to be squared away October 29.

Moving forward, there may be more changes as Evans, Wiens’ new counsel, is considered one of Alberta’s top legal minds and

has been dubbed a “tenacious advocate for the accused.”

In 2010, Evans published his memoir, called A Painful Duty: 40 Years at the Criminal Bar, that touched on noteworthy cases from all across the socioeconomic spectrum. The commonality between those cases may have been found simply in the practice of criminal law, which he referred to as “greatly akin to shovelling manure down in the sewer.”

— With files from Kathy Michaels, Kelowna Capital News

A special thank you to Kootenay Insurance Services, Sponsors of the KIS Freeride Taxi from the rooftop dance.

And also: Terry Maglio of Glacier Cabs for their participation.

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I have to tell you that my wife Nora and I have traveled to many car shows and after attending your show this past weekend we will be recommending your show to all our friends. We did win the very coveted “Best of Show” award at your show as well and it was unexpected. The added touch of flowers for my wife Really blew me away. We have traveled over 3000 miles this past summer to attend car shows in the US and Canada and not one offered a gesture such as this. (Truly Class Above and Beyond) You have a Very friendly, Very organized event. The merchants also seem to be completely behind the show as well. We were greeted always with a smile and they were all very pleasant to deal with. We look forward to seeing you all next year and we WILL bring friends! Thank you very much, Russ & Nora Brotherton, Calgary, AB. We made the journey to Nelson for the car show, 1100 miles in our Model A hot rod by the time we got home. Big thank you to the city of Nelson for your great hospitality and a bigger thank you to the ROAD KINGS for putting on an excellent event, well organized activities made it a fun couple days.

See you next year.

Butch and Joanne Henry, Red Deer AB Just a short note to say thanks for a job well done. This was a great street show and you all should be proud . Also thanks to the boys from the Pub and to Frank who made us feel at home. This was our first time to the show and to Nelson but will see you next year the good Lord willing.

Thanks again, Phil and Darlene Sicotte

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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 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is offering ongoing, free ESL/EFL (English as a second or foreign language) classes. Join our informal conversation classes Monday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or our Thursday lesson 4 to 6 p.m., focussing on reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking. Everyone is welcome. Classes are at The Learning Place (basement of City Hall).

Questions? Please contact Nicole 250352-5431 or cameronnicole@shaw.ca 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 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 World-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot reads from her unflinchingly honest memoir All that Glitters on Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 250-352-6333.

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.

Rosa Jordan will read from her novel The Woman She Was at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call

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What the Heck is Going on Inside Your Teenager’s Brain? If you want to help your children in today’s world, then you need to begin with their brains.

Take a fascinating tour of the teenage magic brain with brain-based learning facilitator Gary Anaka on Wednesday, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Sentinel School in South Slocan. Watch for future presentations in the Parents’ Night Out series brought to you by School District 8 and Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council.

Basic computer classes for seniors begin on October 17 and 18. Learn the basics of email, internet, creating documents and organizing files. All classes are free. Call Joan t 250-352-3218 for information or to register.

Nelson and District Credit Union would like to invite members and the community down to the Nelson community branch to celebrate international credit union day on Thursday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by for light refreshments, prizes and the Ecosave light bulb exchange.

Visit the Craft Connection Co-operative on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the opening of the Youth Co-op Stories Travelling Art Show. The show will hang throughout the weekend, but we’d like to show the young artists our support at the opening, so come one come all. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

The Cottonwood Market organic growers are sponsoring the fifth annual pumpkin auction on Saturday, October 20 starting at noon. This is your opportunity to purchase a local organically grown pumpkin, in a fun family oriented atmosphere. Kids of all ages are encouraged to bid on the pumpkins.

Canadian Federation Of University Women are holding a meeting on Saturday, October 20 at the New Grand Hotel Banquet Room. There will be coffee at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting following at 10. Irene Mock will speak on hypnotherapy for health at 11 with lunch at noon.

The Slocan Community Library an-

nounces a new fall mini-series featuring readings from regional authors. Plan to come to the library on Sunday, October 21 at 1 p.m. when G. Jake Conkin will be entertaining all ages, and on Sunday, November 4 at 1 p.m. to hear Anne DeGrace. On Sunday, November 25 at 1 p.m., Gary Wright will entertain us with stories from his recently launched book. The library is in the comfortablyrenovated red schoolhouse across from the Harold Street Cafe in Slocan.

The Capitol Theatre is holding its annual general meeting on October 24 at 6 p.m. at the Capitol. All members are invited to attend. Please purchase your membership two weeks before the meeting to be eligible to vote. Memberships can be purchased at the box office Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

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.

VOLUNTEERING Interested in volunteering one-onone with the terminally ill, the dying and/or the bereaved? If you are at ease with people who are ill and/or grieving, consider volunteering with Nelson and District Hospice Society. The next weekend training intensive is scheduled for late November. To apply, please follow these steps: become familiar with Nelson Hospice by viewing our website at nelsonhospice.org. Click on “volunteering,” then download and complete the application. For more info contact nelsonhospice@netidea.com.

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

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.

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Entertainment listings THEATRE

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

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.

Mat the Alien is back in Nelson on Saturday, October 13. He will take the stage at Spiritbar with doors opening at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available through the Hume Hotel.

FILM

Freeride Entertainment presents Where the Trail Ends on Friday, October 12 at the Capitol Theatre. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.

Tickets can be purchased through the Capitol Theatre box office.

MUSIC 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.

Renowned Canadian songwriter Rodney DeCroo is touring western Canada in celebration of the release of his sixth album, Allegheny, and the companion book of poetry, Allegheny, BC. Join DeCroo and double bass player Mark Haney for a live concert in Nelson at The Express (554 Ward Street) on Thursday, October 11.

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.

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.

It's going to be such a night when Willie MacCalder, legendary boogie blues piano man plays Friday night October 12 at The Dam Inn - in beautiful downtown South Slocan. MacCalder is making one stop in the Kootenays before embarking on a European tour in support of his newest release, Such a Night.

Nasty Nasty will take the stage at Spiritbar on Friday, October 12 for a unique harvest party. Doors open at 10

Opening Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions begins on Saturday, October 13 at noon with Barry Gray, who will focus on storytelling interspersed with music and attempts at humour. He will be followed by Kelle Wardle, a 22-year-old singer/songwriter who graduated from the music and technology program at Selkirk College in 2011 with a major in vocals and songwriting. The closing act is Andrew Parkhouse with Eddie Annett. Andrew is a singer songwriter with influences from blues to country and some 90s acoustic rock.

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 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.

The Royal is proud to present The Russell Jackson Band on Sunday, October 14. The band features Russell Jackson on bass and vocals,Theo Brown on drums and Glenn Mitchell on guitar.

Jackson is a seasoned veteran of the blues having played and toured with many blues legends. It is his purpose to honour the tradition of the blues blending in a contemporary component of high energy funk and jazz. Tickets are $10 for students at the door only.

Advanced tickets are $15 and they are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

The Royal presents Wide Mouth Mason on Monday, October 15. They’re back with a new album and a new bass player Gordie Johnson. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is approximately 8 p.m.

DJ Soup returns on Tuesday, October 16 at The Royal for a night of free funky music! Also on deck this evening will be Logan Hart. There is no cover. Doors open 9 p.m.

Join The Royal for free on Thursday, October 18 as they welcome Declan O’Donovan. David Hartman will open the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.

JPod is at Spiritbar on Friday, October 19. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

Braden Early and Breakfluid join forces on Friday, October 19 once again to get the dancefloor at The Royal thumpin’. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Pimpsoul is in Nelson at Spiritbar on Saturday, October 20. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal is proud to present an excellent line-up of artists for one great night of music on Saturday, October 20.

Kalle Mattson, an experimental folkrock quintet from our nation’s capital will start the night followed by Cuff the Duke and their unique blend of country, folk and indie rock. Finishing the night off will be the creative and diverse country and punk influenced sounds of Sunparlour Players. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. Showtime at approximately 9 p.m.

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!

Head to Spiritbar on October 26 for Creepshow a night of local art and music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

WORDS A decision made in a jail cell sets off a compelling journey of self-discovery in world-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot’s unflinchingly honest memoir All that Glitters, a book that takes us from the depths of depression to the inspiration and healing found in the world’s frozen places. Talbot reads at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 352-6333.

Celia Sanchez –Fidel Castro’s “significant other” –is brought to life through the imagination of a present-day Havana pediatrician in Rosa Jordan’s novel The Woman She Was. Jordan, who has written two books about Cuba as well as novels for adults and young adults, reveals her fascination with past and present-day Cuba in this deeply moving novel. Jordan reads at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 352-6333.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Royal presents Mother Mother with Hannah Georgas on Tuesday, December 11. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 28. For more information on this and other shows visit liveattheroyal. com

VISUAL ARTS

Rockopolis production has announced the Saturday, October 13 presentation of Pigs at the Nelson and District Community Complex has been cancelled. Organizers are working on an upcoming show at the Charles Bailey Theatre, but details have not yet been confirmed. Refunds for Pigs will be offered through Finley’s Pub. Any other additional refund inquiries may be forwarded to rockopolis productions by email at rockopolis@gmail.com

Craft Connection/Gallery 378 is having a huge studio clearance/seconds sale from October 12 to 16. Come

Add your event to our online community calendar at nelsonstar.com

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.

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Community Reach-A-Reader Campaign Goes Today

Bringing more books to locations everywhere MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

It’s surprising that a box of books could send a message about a community but that’s exactly what the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Nelson Public Library and Nelson Rotary are doing with Books Everywhere.

“Once someone called me up after finding my number off one of the boxes,” said Joan Exley, literacy outreach co-ordinator for Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

“They were visiting Nelson and thought Books Everywhere was the neatest thing. It made them think of Nelson as a place that really loves books and thought it was really friendly to see the boxes around town.”

Books Everywhere started a few years ago as a partnership between the literacy alliance, the library and Rotary as a way to get books out into the community, make literacy more visible, create a culture of learning and to give

Tessa Exley and Danielle Solari are helping spread the importance of literacy by Megan Cole photo adopting two Books Everywhere boxes in Nelson.

people a place to share books.

The library joined the project as a way to give people who live outside of the library’s region access to books.

“That’s still the case because some of the outlying regions still aren’t part of the library services,” said Exley. “They have the ability to borrow books in town for free.”

There are now 14 boxes around Nelson. People are able to pick up books at Oso Negro, Kootenay Bakery, Cowan’s, the Kootenay Family Place and more.

“The way it works is you can borrow a book from anywhere and you can read it at the location or you can take it, borrow it, pass it to a friend and return it to any box anywhere,” said Exley.

People are also able to donate books to the boxes.

“I think a lot more books go out than go in, but there are a lot of people donating good quality books so we don’t have a problem restocking the boxes,” said Exley.

Exley’s passion for literacy in the community has spread to her daughter Tessa and Tessa’s friend Danielle Solari.

Tessa and Solari are adopting two Books Everywhere boxes as part of an assignment through their Grade 11 English honours class.

“The idea is basically for everyone to take on some kind of project on their own time, outside of class, to be a leader in the community and an advocate for literacy in our community,” said Tessa.

After seeing what her mom created with Books Everywhere, Tessa thought it would be a great project for her to take on for school.

“I always thought it was pretty awesome,” said Tessa. “When we

were given the opportunity to do a project with literacy it was the first idea that popped to my mind.”

Joan is hoping other community members come forward to adopt a box and help continue the project’s success.

Currently, the Alliance for Literacy has a staff member who helps maintain the boxes, but with resources spread thin, Joan is hoping the community will become involved.

“We are looking for people who might like to maintain a box and refresh it,” she said.

To volunteer for Books Everywhere or to learn more about the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy visit 250-352-3218.

Please support the Nelson Star and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Reach-A-Reader campaign today 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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An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Small Business plays a vital role in British Columbia’s economy. Small business drives job creation, productivity and economic growth.

98 per cent of all British Columbia businesses are small businesses, less than 50 employees 83 per cent of those are micro businesses (under five employees) 1,025,600 jobs in British Columbia come from small business – 47 per cent of the total employment in the province.

Small business is responsible for 57 per cent of all private sector jobs.

Small business contributes 27 per cent to provincial GDP. Small Business is the lifeblood of economic growth and employment.

Small Business truly is Big Business in our area. The City of Nelson issued over 1359 business licenses this year, and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has seen membership increase to over 500.

Chamber President Chuck Bennett says “Small business owners often work long hours and make great sacrifices to ensure the success of their companies. Many of these businesses are family-owned and operated, and one of the most important products of a small business is the positive effect they have in their communities by providing jobs, and their investment into the community.

Executive Director Tom Thomson says, “Let’s face it, generating sales, meeting payroll, serving customers, maintaining inventory, and doing all of this well enough to earn sufficient profit to keep operating takes a lot of skill and energy. Add to that the challenges faced by some sectors such as technological advances, people shopping on line, cross border shopping and the changing expectations of the consumer, and being in business these days can be a challenge.

Chamber President Premier Christy Clark released the following statement in recognition of Small Business Month: Chuck Bennett “Small business is what drives the provincial economy and it is the backbone of a strong local economy in every corner of the province.

Small businesses represent 98 per cent of all businesses in our province. They employ over one million people - that’s 57 per cent of all private sector jobs in the province and the second-highest rate in the country.

“As countries around the world struggle economically, British Columbia is using its position of strength to defend and create jobs in every community. Whether it’s tax reductions, streamlined regulations for business or new and upgraded transportation infrastructure, our government will continue to help B.C. businesses grow both at home and abroad.

“The entrepreneurial drive and spirit are hallmarks of our B.C. culture, and this month we recognize those qualities and the work small business owners do to help us build a stronger British Columbia.”

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce we thank you for your hard work and passion that you put into your businesses, and the tremendous benefit you bring to our community.

Chuck Bennett President Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is a strong credible voice for more than 500 businesses, organizations and individuals, representing thousands of employees Chamber We advocate for sustainable economic development in support of a vibrant community The Chamber also offers the #1 Group Insurance plan for you and your employees.

To find out more, or to join the Chamber, call today 250 352 3433.

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Chamber Gala Dinner and Auction

Retail Makeover Workshop Keys to Retail Success and Best Practices

Barbara Crowhurst is a retail specialist, business coach, writer, international speaker and trainer.

Her comprehensive and detailed approach to retail comes from years of working in the industry.

Her career has taken her from working with some the largest corporate retail stores in North America to consulting with thousands of owner-operators since becoming self employed 12 years ago. Barbara’s company is leading the way with innovative services such as retail business coaching sessions, one on one coaching and consulting by phone or in person. Barbara’s comprehensive Retail Makeovers and Retail Store Design have become the industry sensation.

Barbara’s training seminars are standing room only. Her message to retailers, effective retail is in the detail” In this workshop Barbara Crowhurst North Americas #1 Retail Business Coach will go back to the basics.

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is preparing for our annual Gala Dinner & Auction. This year’s event will be held Saturday November 3, 2012 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre. This is our primary fundraiser each year and one of the year’s premier social events. Funds raised from this event go a long way to assisting in our Shop Nelson and Area marketing campaigns, and other Economic Development activities that support the business community. The event sells out very quickly. Contact the Chamber at 250-352-3433 to reserve your tickets.

Tickets are just $50 plus HST or $360 plus HST for a table of 8.

We sincerely hope your business has had a successful year to date and thank you very much for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Gala Dinner and Auction.

Teaching the Strategies that Drive Retail Sales.

Effective Marketing: At the core of this basic strategy is bringing new customers into your store and increasing the number of times existing customers come in to your store.

Key points Barbara covers: defining your market place, what is your potential customer base, knowing who your competition is, using technology effectively, social media, website, your customer data base, today’s traditional advertising and how best to maximize effective, using a POS system, creating a promotional calendar and the best marketing practices for retail success in today’s economy .

Updated Store Design and Product Placement: At the core of this strategy: Barbara covers what makes good retail store design and why placing products in her retail grid system keeps customers in your store longer and buying more.

Strong in Store Sales Focus: At the core of this strategy: Barbara covers your role in the performance of your store, your sales staff commitment to your business, increasing the average sale, what an add on sales program is, why it’s important to you and how it effects your yearly sales targets.

October 29th Prestige Lakeside Resort 1pm-4pm Tickets are available through the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce $40 per person plus HST 250-352-3433 info@discovernelson.com This event is sponsored by the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Above: Cliff Maddix and Simone Varey performing at the 2011 Gala Dinner and Auction held at the Prestige.

At left: Clive Jackson, Chamber Director and owner of Jackson’s Hole, makes a bid during the live auction at the 2011 Gala Dinner.

If you only go to one session this year to upgrade your retail knowledge this is the one.

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ith the release of Where the Trail Ends, Nelson’s Jeremy Grant has found himself riding near the peak of the planet’s outdoor adventure scene. When it comes those who bring action from the dusty trails to the screen, the 31-yearold director now has some pretty legitimate proof to go with his passion for outdoor pursuits.

“I grew up filming my buddies, who just happened to be some of the best mountain bikers in the world,” Grant says of his teenage beginnings as a filmmaker. “For the riders I am guessing it’s the same thing, when you are 15 and you see the guy next to you do a backflip… you don’t know any better or don’t even think it’s not possible.”

When Grant and his crew were lugging their entry level camera gear over the bounty of mountain bike trails that surround Nelson, he never would have imagined he would be getting high-fives from elite athletes like Travis Rice (professional snowboarder) and Bam Margera (professional skateboarder) for something he put together.

But that’s exactly what happened at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas last month when Where the Trail Ends premiered to an audience of the most powerful people in the outdoor adventure scene.

Grant credits his hometown for fostering his talent. Growing up with the likes of Mike Kinrade, Garrett Buehler and Kurt Sorge, there were plenty of peers to capture on film.

Watching the older generation in Nelson — Bill Heath, Jon Long and Derek

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ABOVE — Where the Trail Ends director Jeremy Grant on location in Argentina.

LEFT — Grant (right) with Freeride Entertainment crew (L-R) Cory Horton, Greg Picard and Daryl Hack, who endured the difficult shooting conditions along with the athletes.

Westerlund — translate their filmmaking talents into worldwide acclaim didn’t hurt either.

“You look around and people are doing it… you realize it’s possible,” says Grant, who spoke with the Star en route to Virgin, Utah where he was on the crew shooting the Red Bull Rampage. “When I was a kid you could volunteer to help Bill Heath haul a tripod up the mountain.

There are so many amazing filmmakers in this area, it became very believable that you could do it as well.”

Other than his own teenage projects, Grant started working for real money with Heath when he was

18. A couple years later he signed on with Freeride Entertainment as an editor.

Over the last decade he has worn a variety of hats with Westerlund’s Freeride and traveled the world living out his dream. He has headed up small pieces in recent years, but Where the Trail Ends is his full-length film debut as a director.

Grant says the talent in the local outdoor scene never ceases to amaze. Both on screen and off, Nelson is a wonderland of talent.

“Filmmaking is such a team sport and the team has been so incredible,” Grant says of those who worked on Where the Trail Ends. “Everyone has put in

so much above and beyond what was expected. What you see on screen is the combination of a lot of really talented people.”

Fifteen years ago when Grant was wandering the trails near Nelson looking for a cool shot of a buddy’s latest line, setting up a tripod in China’s Gobi Desert probably never crossed his mind.

“It’s been an awesome tool to take you to places that no one would even think of going,” he says.

“These deserts and landscapes… nobody thinks of going there, it’s not a beach and there is no tourist reason to go there. We’re going to places that not many people have even walked before.”

And for Jeremy Grant, the path has only really just begun.

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 its 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

Darcy’s achievement ring. Blue sapphires, diamonds and rubys represent flags of France & Netherlands where she earned her M.Sc. and Ph. D. Designed by her mother.

Cash for gold and silver: Out of town buyers often give 20% of value.

Max gives 66%.

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One of the featured athletes in Where the Trail Ends is Nelson mountain biker Kurt Sorge.

ABOVE — (L-R) Sorge, Darren Berrecloth and Andrue Lacondeguy on location in Argentina where the riders found some extreme trails to get excited about.

RIGHT — Sorge dismounts during one of the sequences in the film that took Freeride Entertainment three years to put together.

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Continued from Page 1 Freeride Entertainment has been a leader in the adventure sports scene for 15 years.

Started by Derek Westerlund in 1997, the company broke through with its New World Disorder mountain bike film series that lasted 10 years.

They have continued to create award-winning action films, but have branched off and now push the boundaries in film, television, web and commercial products. They work with the world’s leading outdoor companies and top athletes in a variety of sports.

Where the Trail Ends is the company’s return to the genre and has some big-time backing with Red Bull Media House coming on board the project from the start.

“In the past Freeride films we went to some amazing locations, but all you saw was the riding,” says Grant.

“To have extra cameramen around shooting the story and making sure that is conveyed was a goal of ours.

We hope this will also bring

the film to a bigger audience, people who have not even mountain biked before but love the scenery or the sense of adventure or travelling.”

Finding the ultimate location was no easy ride for the athletes or the crew. Threeday hikes through the harsh wilds of Nepal and the Gobi Desert in China with equipment hauled on the backs of donkey and human made for an extreme test for all involved.

“There is a saying about storytelling… your job as a storyteller is to take your protagonist, make your audience fall in love with them, then beat the shit out of them,” laughs Grant. “That is what we tried to do with our athletes. We put them through the hardest conditions we could so that the audience could relate to them and watch them suffer, but then watch their payoff happen when they got their lines.”

To ensure the best finished product, project partners Red Bull and Dolby had the local

crew put the final touches on the film at the Skywalker Ranch in California — home of Star Wars creator George Lucas and some of the brightest minds in the film industry.

Grant says the finished product is meant to be seen in the theatre, which is why Freeride is holding a local première at the Capitol Theatre on Friday night.

“It’s a little torturous to have everyone watching it on their laptops,” says Grant.

“We put a lot of energy into making sure this film looked amazing in the theatre. We hope that the community can come out and watch it how it should be watched.”

Tickets for the Friday show of Where the Trail Ends are on sale at the Capitol Theatre box office, online (capitoltheatre.bc.ca) or by phone (250-352-6363). Show starts at 8 p.m.

For more on the film head to wherethetrailends. com. For a trailer of the film log onto youtube.com/ watch?v=MZUsc1ewgUQ.

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Community Margo Talbot Reading at the Nelson Library on Thursday

A tale of inspiration SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

A decision made in a jail cell sets off a compelling journey of self-discovery. A life of drug addiction and crime, forged from a childhood of neglect and abuse, is left behind and a new world opens up — a world of frozen adventure.

Margo Talbot, author of the inspiring memoir All that Glitters (Sono Nis Press, 2011), reads at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

From the depths of suicidal depression to the pristine challenge of Arctic and Antarctic landscapes, world-renowned ice climber Talbot’s heartbreaking, unflinchingly honest account takes us on her decades-long downward spiral and ultimately to the discovery of the mountains and wild places in which she finds healing.

“The only thing I had to hold

Margo Talbot will read at the library on Thursday.

onto that was captivating, that I was passionate about, was the sport of ice climbing,” says Talbot.

Climbing frozen waterfalls turned out to be Talbot’s climb to reach a life some have called enviable. Now living in Winlaw, Talbot has competed in a number of ice climbing competitions, is a sponsored athlete with Outdoor Research, and

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works as a guide for an enterprise called Chicks with Picks.

She also runs The Glitter Girls, an adventure guiding company for women. Talbot has been a speaker at events in Canada, Australia, and the US. Talbot’s author tour is sponsored by the Nelson library in cooperation with the Kootenay Library Federation. For more info call 250-352-6333.

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The Nelson Junior Leafs took away four of a possible six points this past weekend at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

“I was really pleased with our effort in all three games,” said Leafs coach Frank Maida. “In the first game we just had a couple mistakes and a good team will jump on those mistakes. That was key in the outcome of that game.”

The Leafs’ opening game of the weekend was against the Fernie Ghostriders.

Prone to slow starts so far this Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, the locals actually responded first on this night when Jacob Boyczuk scored on the powerplay three minutes into the game.

Tyler Gonzales got that one back seven minutes later when he beat Nelson starter Cody Boeckman. With four minutes left in the opening 20, Matthew Naka sent the Leafs into the dressing room with

a 2-1 lead.

Then the Leafs got a little sloppy and made a few turnovers that lead to a four-goal period by the Ghostriders. Though Leafs rookie Bryce Nielsen managed one for Nelson, the outcome after two periods was 5-2 for the visitors.

The Leafs outshot Fernie 10-7 in the final period — and 34-27 overall — but could not beat Ghostriders goalie Chris Solecki.

Saturday night the Spokane Braves pulled into Nelson for an important Neil Murdoch Division match-up.

The Braves opened the scoring four minutes into the game when Timothy Schmidt beat Brett Soles.

Midway through the period, Nelson Minor Hockey grad Matt MacDonald evened the score.

Rebounding from a terrible middle stanza the night before, the Leafs came out flying in the second period. They fired 25 shots on the Spokane net and produced three Story continues to ‘Castlegar’ on Page 21

League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Castlegar 10 5 Beaver Valley 8 5 Nelson 9 5 Spokane 9 3 Grand Forks 10 1

L 2 1 3 5 9

T 3 1 1 1 0

OTL 0 1 0 0 0

P 13 12 11 7 2

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 9 5 Kimberley 9 5 Columbia Val. 11 4 Golden 7 3 Creston Valley 8 3

L 3 4 6 3 4

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 0 1 1 1

P 11 10 9 7 7

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 9 Princeton 9 Summerland 9 Kelowna 8 Penticton 8

W 8 6 4 3 2

L 1 3 4 5 6

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 0 1 0 0

P 16 12 9 6 4

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP N. Okanagan 9 Sicamous 7 Revelstoke 9 Kamloops 7 Chase 9

W 7 5 4 3 3

L 1 0 4 2 5

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 2 1 2 1

P 15 12 9 8 7

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

Nelson Leafs Leaders

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

EXCELerate: 2012 Kootenay Business and Innovation Conference Innovation is today’s key to success in business and beyond.

Innovation is not a mystical process; the basics can be taught and learned. KAST, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), and the Manufacturing & Technology Sector (MATS) project have teamed up to bring you the 2012 “EXCELerate: Kootenay Business and Innovation Conference”, featuring keynote speaker Tod Maffin.

Date: Friday, October 26th, 2012 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Location: Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson BC Keynote: “Winning the New War for Talent: Recruiting and Leading Generation Y” Presented by Tod Maffin They’re fickle, media-savvy, highly-connected and living on the cutting-edge of technology. This group of “Gen Y” 18-32 year olds knows that it’s in the driver’s seat in the current workforce. Employers are scrambling to understand what makes this unique generation tick and how to recruit and lead them.

Prevent a workforce exodus using Tod’s case examples and outline of eight key ways your business must adapt to engage and retain this new, young, and energetic workforce.

About the speaker: Tod is one of North America’s leading digital communications experts, recognized as a thought-leader in business innovation and strategy , trend-spotting and technological advancement. In 1999, he launched MindfulEye, an artificial intelligence firm that patented technology to analyze online public opinion to provide a “mood monitor” of stocks. The launch of MindfulEye precipitated a meteoric rise in his popularity as a technology futurist.

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The West Kootenay-Boundary region is full of innovative entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations who have the passion to dream, the courage to pursue those dreams and the dogged determination and willingness to sacrifice what many would not to drive those dream into reality. Now is our chance to recognize and thank those innovative, enterprising businesses and organizations that are driving our community forward.

This summer, KAST put out the call to hear who you thought should be recognized in the categories of Most Innovative Company, Most Promising Startup, Innovative Individual and Innovative Organization. From the highly competitive nominations received, KAST is pleased to announce 16 semi-finalists vying for the top prizes.

Winners will be announced at the Spirit of Innovation Awards Gala on Thursday, October 25th in Nelson.

Much like the Olympics, this anticipated event returns only once every four years, and features astonishing feats of strength! Unlike the Olympics, these are feats of entrepreneurial strength put forth by a talented “kast” of creative science and technology businesses, organizations and innovators right here in the West KootenayBoundary.

The awards honour local businesses, organizations and individuals in four categories: Innovative Company, Innovative Individual, Most Promising Startup, and Innovative Organization. Nominees are adjudicated on innovation, community impact, leadership and sound business practices, and the four winners will receive a half-page feature profile in BC Business Magazine, as well as a coveted Spirit of Innovation trophy and plenty o’ bragging rights.

The Spirit of Innovation Awards gala evening will feature “The Myth of Multitasking”, a keynote address by Tod Maffin, one of North America’s leading digital communications experts, recognized as a thought-leader in business innovation and strategy, trend-spotting and technological advancement.

Join KAST to celebrate local Champions of Innovation on Thurs, Oct 25th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson.

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Shop Local Focus Cities and towns across the nation have come to see that a prosperous, sustainable community is only as healthy as its core.

Chamber President Chuck Bennett notes that Baker Street is an important part of the social and business fabric of our community.

The Chamber and the Economic Development Partnership are extremely concerned about Business Retention and Expansion; it remains a pillar in our strategic planning for both organizations.

“It is not easy being in business these days, it is one of the reasons why we are focusing on initiatives like Shop Nelson and area marketing campaigns to educate the community on the importance of supporting small business within our region” Executive Director Tom Thomson says “the business community often gets taken for granted. People think that no matter what, they will be with us forever. The fact is the day to day of costs of being in business continues to increase year after year, from taxation, fees, government regulations, the price of product, the list is never ending”

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With an interest in growing our local and provincial advocacy role, the Chamber in cooperation with the NAEDP has started a series of sector consultations to get a firm grip on the issues facing business these days. The most recent meeting focused on retail, but we hope to touch base with as many sectors as possible.

Business consultation and developing an advocacy position based on the concerns will be used to formulate policy positions, advocacy opportunities and ensuring that City Council hears a message from the Chamber of Commerce, the advocate on behalf of economic development and the voice of business. The Chamber Board of Directors intends to meet with City Council in a Roundtable discussion 3 to 4 times per year.

The Chamber in Cooperation with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership will continue with our Shop Nelson and Area marketing Campaign, currently focusing on “Baker Street Then and Now” and will be launching the next phase at the end of October or early October.

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Sports Pitch Masters In the last weekend of September, the Nelson City Soccer League crowned three champions. As previously reported, the Leo’s Men’s Open Division was captured

by Old Dogs FC and the Finley’s Ladies Rec division went to defending champion Lily Whites. In Jackson’s Hole Men’s Masters (left) it was Club Inter triumphing over Red Dog 3-1. The soccer action now moves indoor to the Soccer Quest.

Bob Hall photos

Castlegar up next Continued from Page 18 goals by JJ Beitel, Carson Willians and Boyczuk.

Though the teams played an even third period with three goals each — two by Leafs captain Colton Schell and one by Nielsen — it was Nelson who escaped with the 7-4 victory.

The Leafs outshot the Braves 55-17 in the game.

“We are working very, very hard and when you do that you get shots,” said Maida. “We just

need to start bearing down on our chances and more goals will start to come.”

The coach said mopping up loose pucks in front of the opposing net is where the team needs to improve.

“You have to bear down on rebounds and we need to pounce on them,” said Maida. “You have to get to the danger zones and be willing to do what you have to in order to get those rebounds.”

Sunday afternoon’s game

against the Chase Heat was a Thanksgiving feast of goals for the Leafs.

Fifty-two seconds into the game, defenceman Seth Schmidt opened the scoring and started a five-goal first period outburst.

Rookie Colton McCarthy increased the lead seven minutes in and Aaron Dunlap made it 3-0 a minute later.

Recent returnee Matti Jmaeff then made the score 4-0 with two minutes remaining and Schmidt added his second of the game at the 43-second mark.

The Leafs took their foot off the gas a bit in the second period,

but still managed two goals, McCarthy’s second of the game and Nielsen’s third of the weekend.

The final period saw a little more spark from the Heat, but with seven minutes left in the game a routine hit by Nelson forward Dustin Reimer saw Chase forward Drew Wilde go down hard.

For the second weekend in a row, an ambulance was called to the NDCC and the visiting player was taken to hospital. With both teams upset about the incident, the game was called with the Leafs leading 7-0.

“When that kind of thing

happens, the game of hockey becomes secondary,” said Heat coach Brad Fox.

By Tuesday morning, Wilde was recovering from a suspected concussion and expected to visit the team’s doctor for further assessment. Fox said the Nelson organization and staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital did a great job in caring for the young player.

The Leafs’ next action is this coming weekend when they face the Castlegar Rebels in a homeand-home. The Rebels visit the NDCC Friday night and then the scene switches to Castlegar Saturday.

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Sports Game On — Kim Palfenier

Plenty of new sports to try

O

n the heels of Sports Day Canada, many participants are starting a new season of sport. Some are trying sports they haven’t tried before.

I saw an 85-year-old woman participating in gymnastics recently who picked it up again in her 50s. It seems there are more and more examples out there of normal being anything

but. Other than the daunting idea of donning a leotard, my gymnastics career might not be over after all. In the meantime, I have so many other sports I still want to try. How about you?

Nelson Reflections have started their season, but remain open for new recruits. Their season runs now

through to March. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4 and 6 p.m. A parent meeting and registration will be held at the pool on October 11 from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.

For more information contact 250-354-8118 or nelsonreflections@shaw.ca. You can also head to their website at nelsonreflections.com.

The Nelson Nordic Ski Club

is gearing up for their upcoming season starting with their trail work bee on October 14 at 9 a.m. This is the seventh annual work bee day where members support their local Nordic ski area. Hot lunch served. RSVP required.

Pre-season memberships will be available at the Nelson Trading Co. on October 25 to 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

and also at the annual general meeting and ski swap that is happening on October 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club. It is great opportunity to purchase your season memberships at the discounted price and to register for the Bunnies, BC Rabbits and Track Attack Programs.

For more information go to info@nelsonnordicski.ca.

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Sports Continued from Page 22 volunteers to help with coaching and fundraising for this local group. Please call Kim at the Sports Council, 250-352-3989 or nrsc@telus.net.

The Nelson Curling Centre is opening its doors in October for adult and junior leagues. For more information and to register, please visit nelsoncurling.com, email nelsoncurling@shaw.ca or phone 250-352-7628.

The curling centre is hosting open houses this

Wednesday to Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with practice or free curler training sessions available.

The season-opening party, practice and payments will be on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., with regular leagues starting the week of October 15.

The Nelson Curling Centre is also available for private party rentals and Monday open curling at 7 p.m. for TryIt and free new curler training by appointment. For more information visit nelsoncurling. com or call 250-352-7628. Members of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club last winter.

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CHILLIWACK — The L.V. Rogers junior field hockey team travelled to Chilliwack last week for a pre-Thanksgiving tournament and came away with a silver medal.

The Bombers girls opened play on Thursday with a 2-0 win over the host G.W. Graham Grizzlies thanks to strong goaltending by Tara Yowek.

LVR goals were scored by Allie Zondervan and Chiara Chirico.

The other two wins were against Rosedale where the team won 1-0 with Sydney Ednie scoring the goal. The Bombers then crushed Maple Ridge 7-0 with goals coming from Naomi Perkins (2), Anna Goeppner (2), Chirico, Zondervan and Ednie.

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High school volleyball serves up action

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Mount Sentinel Secondary School hosted the annual Kootenay Volleyball Classic late last month. Senior girls teams from seven schools, including L.V. Rogers (left), got a taste of the competition they’ll meet on the court this season. The South Slocan home team (right) dominated the court, going undefeated for a first place finish. The L.V. Rogers team finished sixth. Mount Sentinel hosts volleyball provincials for single A schools November 28 to December 1.

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Sports

Nelson Youth Soccer girls teams fight for gold

The Nelson Youth Soccer house league season wrapped up at the end of September with two gold medals in the U12 and U14 girls divisions being determined. In the U12 division it was the Chiropractic Backers (right, top) taking home bragging rights over the Nelson Police Department team. In the U14 division it was the Nelson Stars (right, bottom) topping Abacus Heating in the final match of the season.

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Koot-Neigh vaulters recently returned from the Provincial Vaulting Championships in Chilliwack. The team travelled with two of their horses, seven vaulters, their coach, as well as a large support base of parents and sibblings. The athletes competed in walk, canter and barrel classes — both as individuals and pairs. The team came home with many ribbons and medals, a few trophies and many good memories.

They now hold the championship in Canter C, Canter B as well as Canter Pairs. RIGHT: Korynn Weber on Azrael.

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ell, we finally made it back from the West Coast a couple weeks ago.

This year’s salmon fishing was a lot different than most years. Probably because of the unusually warm waters. The run of big fish we usually see just didn’t seem to happen like normal. We did manage a few big fish up to 32 lbs, but most days saw smaller fish.

The trade-off was okay though, because there seemed to be a lot of those fish around. Some days out on the bank we landed more than 60 fish per day. And I remember one outstanding day where we landed over 100 fish. The non-stop action made up for the size of salmon.

We also caught a lot more halibut this year and the sizes were up too. Most of our halis averaged between 15 and 25 lbs, with our biggest couple weighing in around 60 lbs.

All in all, we made the best of our season and most people went home happy. Already planning for next year.

And now we’re back on Kootenay Lake and already into the swing of things.

Our last few charters have seen a lot of action for this time of year. Most days we’re catching between five and 10 fish. We’ve been landing rainbows up to 18 lbs and dolly varden (bull trout) up to 15 lbs. I’ve also heard of a few

rainbows over 20 lbs and even up to 25 lbs. That’s amazing fishing at this time.

Some days out on the bank we landed more than 60 fish per day. And I remember one outstanding day where we landed 100 fish.

And things are only going to get better. The water temperature is still a bit warm for these fish to begin to get active. So, right now, the fish are scattered. But, as the temperatures cool and our water temp drops, these fish will be getting more and more aggressive. The best is yet to come. My favourite time is approaching. October, November, December are prime months for fishing our magnificent lake. Can’t wait.

What are they biting on?

Since the water temperature is still above 60 degrees, most of the fish are staying deep. So, we have been catching a lot on the usual flasher/ hoochie combo. However, some of our latest fish have been caught on the surface.

So, we need to mix it up a bit.

Bucktail flies have been catching a few, as well as lyman plugs and apex lures on the

surface. The best bet is to run some lines on the surface, and some lines on the downrigger. My favourite depths have been between 90 ft to 140 ft.

Bucktail fly colours working for me have been: 215, 221, 226, and 228. And my Lyman plugs so far working best are: #16, 53, 55, and lucky number 69. Not one pattern has been working better than any other, so keep changing it up until the fish tell you what they want.

Derby, Derby, Derby It’s that time of year again, fishing derby season. October is not only the beginning of our good fishing, but it’s the beginning of the fishing derbies. Here’s a list of what is coming up: October 13 and 14: Nelson City Police Alumni Derby November 10 to 12: Kaslo Rainbow Derby If anyone needs some more information about these derbies, feel free to phone or email me.

Get out there and have fun.

And remember to be conservative and help sustain our wonderful resources.

Tight lines...

Kerry Reed is the owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters in Nelson. He can be reached at 250-505-4963 or head online to his website at reeladventuresfishing.com

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Thomas William Riley February 13, 1952 to September 30, 2012

Tom passed away in the presence of loved ones at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

Tom will be deeply missed by his son Ryan, grandchildren Ivy and Madison, daughter Jody (Dave), grandchildren Shaylei, Jaydon, Matthew, sister Patricia (Bill), nieces Terry (Pete), Maureen, great nieces Amanda, Randi, Brittany and Rachel, great nephew Will, numerous cousins, friends, extended family members and his beloved pet Diego.

Tom was predeceased by his parents William and Emily (Leeming) Riley.

There will be no service at Tom’s request. Cremation has taken place. A day of remembrance will take place at a later date.

A special thank you to Dr. Mike Innes and the nursing staff on the 3rd floor.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Phyllis Jean Stier May 28, 1930 - Sept. 29, 2012

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Jean Stephenson (Roylance) (Ruck) 1927 – 2012

Early on September 29th our sweet mother, Phyllis Stier, died in Kamloops, B.C. with daughter-inlaw Janet by her side.

Members of the family had been with mom each moment for a week so, thankfully, we were all able to say good-bye.

Phyllis was born in Nelson, B.C. to Cyril and Clare Turner and was soon joined by her brother Frank.

Mom met dad, Norbert Stier, on a blind date! After they were married in July 1950, mom was whisked from the lively little city of Nelson to Greeley (near Revelstoke). There her neighbours consisted of her in-laws Josef and Emilia Stier, some horses, cows, dogs and bears. When her ¿rst two children were nearing school age, the family moved to Revelstoke, but the adventure didn’t end there. Dad’s love of rural life led them to a gas station in Malakwa where a series of disasters including a ¿re took them back to Revelstoke. After dad retired, they were off again this time to New Denver, B.C. When this large property became too much, back to Revelstoke they went. When dad died, mom moved to Kamloops with son, Ron, and family and spent her ¿nal days in Pine Grove seniors' facility. There she was very well taken care of and truly loved.

Although mom never rode a bicycle, had a driver’s licence or Àew on a plane, she was famous. Famous for her love of children, her renowned pickles and baking, and, especially, her beautiful, original sweaters that adorn all members of her family. Mom volunteered in many capacities both in New Denver and Revelstoke.

Phyllis is survived by her children David (Dorothea), Julie (Steve Smith), Ron (Janet), Leanne (Shaun Thompson), her grandchildren: Joel, Jesslyn (Ajay), Cassandra, Leigha, Jeffrey and Brooklyn and greatgranddaughters; Rebecca and Jaya.

We’ll always miss you, mom, and as long as we’re living, you will be too!

Jean died October 2, 2012, at the age of 85. She leaves behind her husband Edwin and brother Ron Roylance (Audrey), as well as a combined family of 7 children, 17 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She leaves the legacy of a beloved wife, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, nurse, teacher and friend. Jean has touched so many peoples lives and will live on in spirit through them. Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Royal Jubilee Hospital Nursing Archives.

A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at Marrion Village,1968 Bee Street, on Sunday October 14, 2012, at 1:00-4:00 pm. Condolences may be sent to: Bev Mahovlich at 5704 Carlton Rd., Nanaimo B.C., V9T-5N7 or bmahovlich@shaw.ca.

Message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Phyllis’ obituary notice at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com A graveside service was held in Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke on Saturday, October 6th. In lieu of Àowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. would be most appreciated.

Arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke, B.C. 250-837-2029

Vivian Fletcher

November 09, 1933 to October 03, 2012 Vivian Fletcher, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson BC on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2012.

She is survived by her husband Don Fletcher, daughters Dawn (Bill), Diane (Rod), Dina (Terry), and Debbie (Kootenay), along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Vivian is predeceased by her parents Graham and Agnes Workman, and her son David.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and all of the 3rd floor and emergency staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital for the loving care that they provided Vivian during her time there.

As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Thelma Helen Johnson February 01, 1921 to September 29, 2012

Thelma Johnson of Balfour, BC passed away in Nelson on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the age of 91.

She is survived by her son Dan Tandy (Lydia) of Balfour, daughter Donna Radulovich of Quesnel, grandchildren Ed Tandy (Heather) of Prince George, Rayne Radulovich (Maguin) of New Westminster, Laura Radridge of Krestova, Chris Tandy (Meg) of Prince George, Kevin Tandy (Sarah) of Balfour, great-grandchildren Megan Heinicke (iLmar) of Germany and Stephanie Tandy (Chris) of Red Deer, AB, and great-great grandchild Predo Heinicke of Germany.

Thelma was born in Cape Horn, Washington and moved to the Balfour area in 1957 with her husband Clyde (Johnny) Johnson. Thelma and Johnny owned and operated the Balfour Chevron for 9 years until she sold it in 1971. Thelma built a new home in Balfour in 1972 and in her retirement years enjoyed many activities such as gardening, golfing, swimming, water skiing, carpet bowling, seniors club, and playing crib but especially the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.

Thelma is predeceased by her husband Johnny in 1966, her parents John & Helen Warren, three brothers, and one sister.

As per her request, no service will be held. Cremation has taken place.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Hans L. Elias

April 12, 1932 to Oct. 1, 2012

Hans was born in Leipzig, Germany. An adventurer from early on, he immigrated to Canada at the age of nineteen.

It was his love of the outdoors that led him to work as a Logger, Firefighter and Forester in BC. He loved the bush – if you gave him a chainsaw, he was the happiest man around.

Hans fell in love with the Kootenays in 1954 and he finally made it his home in 1981.

His strong connection to nature led him to advocate for preservation and stewardship of the forests.

Hans was well loved. His gentleness of spirit drew people to him.

He was genuine, a good person and he inspired many people.

Hans will be missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Flavia, his children, Tim (Chantal), Heather, Jock, Elske (Patrick), six grandchildren, his brother, Wolfgang, (Gine), niece, Birte, nephew, Kristoffer and other family members in Germany.

Many thanks to all who were involved with this journey; Dr. Malpass, Dr. Reinecke, the compassionate nursing team, home support, friends and family.

The following organizations were important to Hans, therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society Box 292, Nelson V1L 5P9, the Nelson Red Cross 2280-B Leckie Road, Kelowna V1X 6G6 or the Nelson Salvation Army.

A Celebration of Hans’ life will be held at the Harrop Hall (6066 McConnell Rd), Sunday, October 21st from 3pm–6pm. Please bring a potluck item to share and your loving memories of this beautiful man.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) has an opening for an ABYWL at Prince Charles Secondary School. This position is 20.5 hours per week (Àex schedule) on a 10 month per year basis and includes a full bene¿t package. Start date would be immediate. The incumbent: This position will mainly provide cultural and academic support (including secondary math) for aboriginal students.

The incumbent will be expected to help develop, support and implement cultural programs that increase the pride and understanding of the heritage of the aboriginal students and the awareness of all students regarding aboriginal culture and issues.

Extensive knowledge and practise of authentic aboriginal traditions/culture; with experience and involvement in the aboriginal community is required.

Experience working with aboriginal youth in an educational setting is preferred. Completion of the Human Services Diploma Child & Youth Care specialty or the Aboriginal Education Support worker or equivalent combination of education, training and experience including working within an Aboriginal Community and/or program, and a strong understanding of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement is required.

The ability to work as a liaison with families, the aboriginal community, community agencies and the School District is also required.

The ability to work as an advocate for aboriginal youth and the ability to promote academic success in all students and support high school academic subject matter, especially math is also required.

The ability to assist other educational educators with identifying and supporting the needs of aboriginal students is also required.

The successful applicant will be required to join the CUPE Union.

A criminal records check will be required.

Valid BC Driver’s License.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Sharen Popoff, Principal, PCSS, 250-428-2274.

Please submit your application with an updated resume to the undersigned by 4:00 P.M., Friday, October 19, 2012.

Theresa Montpellier Executive Assistant-Human Resources 570 Johnstone Road Nelson, B.C. VlL 6J2 E-mail: tmontpellier@sd8.bc.ca

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Houses For Sale FOR Sale. Four bedroom home with mortgage helper suite in Salmo. Many upgrades. Asking $189,000. Ph 250-352-5269

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

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

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Business/Office Service

Rentals

Newer White High Back Truck Canopy, fits mid size Pickup, paid $1000 6 years ago asking $295 250 551-5115

www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399

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.

Real Estate

Strong mechanical background and driver’s license required, and education and experience an asset.

Drop resume off at: 602 Lake Street or email: info@skiwhitewater.com

Real Estate

Office/Retail

RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com

507 Vernon Street Office Space offering 3000 square feet on 2 floors with option to expand. Available Jan 1, 2013.

Some parking available.

Call 250-352-3165

Other Areas

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BUY LAND in Belize - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Nelson Fairview: Clean quiet, 2 bdrm apt. Adult oriented.

NS/NP. Ref required. $650/mo + util. Call 250-352-3965 NELSON: Gyro Park, Lake View Apartment. 1 or 2 bdrm, private entrance, shared laundry, clawfoot tub and internet.

Semi-furnished, if needed.

Park-like setting. NS/ NP References required. Available Nov 1st $1,050/mo all inclusive. 352-0776 or 505-7650 Radium - Two units Pinewood W building. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, nicely, fully furnished. All inclusive. Avail now. $900/mth/$1100/mth.

Call Lina @ 403-239-6389 or 403-264-2782 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

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

Cottages / Cabins 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

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

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Procurement & Contracts assesses all existing service contracts and procurement methods and will recommend changes for implementation, including contracting strategies such as master agreements. This position leads the preparation, development and administration of all service and procurement contracts as well as provides support to the contract managers overseeing the work under the service contracts, and will also lead periodic contract management training sessions for staff.

The Manager, Procurement & Contracts will be responsible for creating competitive bid documentation and developing related agreements for various program operations and support services. Also responsible for developing policies and procedures for all procurement activities and facilitates the development and issuance of all service contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent with preferably an university degree in a relevant field and a minimum 7 – 10 years of progressively responsible contracting experience in the construction industry. A good knowledge of contract law, analysis, practices, procedures and drafting of legal documents is expected. Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to effectively apply analytical tools, concepts and methods is also a requirement.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team and living in the beautiful Kootenays are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. This position will remain open until filled. This position will be located at Columbia Power’s main office in Castlegar, BC.

3 BDRM, 2 bath, new appliances, 1000 + util/mon, no smoking or pets. 250-3651005 Cute small 1 bdrm cottage W/D, adult park 7 min to Nelson Granite Rd $600/m + util Trevor 250 354-8409 Great for couple/family!

Perfect Uphill location, 3-4 bdrm, new appliances, bright, wd floors, fenced yard, off street parking, NS/NP. $1200 + utls. Avai Nov 1!

250 505-9759

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WE BUY All Cars!

Not, we will Cars/Trucks/Vans.

Car today with Phone call to: 8647.

Running or buy it!

Sell Any One Free 1-800-551-

Sport Utility Vehicle

2003 Nissan Xterra XE, yellow, 227,000 kms, new winter tires. $6500. 250 354-2920

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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Your Cabin on the Lake

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

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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Duplex / 4 Plex

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Auto Services

BUY A car with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

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

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Services

Employment

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Legal Notices

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

Fight Back.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

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START A WELCOMING COMMUNITY WITH HI

“A conversation is a way to get to know each other a little.”

— Mannie

Hi is a great starting point. A smile. A greeting. Then a short conversation. These efforts at inclusion make our communities safer for people with developmental disabilities.

Business A New Chair Because She Cares

Sharon Berikoff & Jack & Jeanette Vooys are thrilled to announce the marriage of their children Bradley Michael & Karen Jeanette on October 12th, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta

During Sofa Festa late last month at Kootenai Moon, everyone making a donation to KAAP — Kootenay Animal Assistance Program — was entered to win a chair donated by the store.

The winner was Laurel Mathew, a KAAP volunteer, shown here with KAAP rescue dog Willie.

Baker Street 1977

Baker Street Now

Baker Street Future

The future is in our hands- Let’s all commit to supporting our local businesses, so we can ensure a strong, vibrant and sustainable community.

Think Local First… Shop Nelson and Area.

Photo credit Touchstones Nelson: Courtesy of Touchstones Nelson

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CASTLEGAR

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Nelson Star

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