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The Kootenay Pride parade rolled through downtown Nelson on Sunday afternoon. Hundreds took part in the colourful procession that featured floats and banners for LGBT groups and allies. Spectators lined the streets, waving rainbow flags to show their support. The parade was one of many weekend events to celebrate local diversity.

Valhalla Wilderness Society Says Tourism Will Be Impacted

Clearcuts in scenic areas criticized KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

As the time for public input into changes being made to the visual landscape inventory has closed, Valhalla Wilderness Society is expressing concerns about plans to log in areas once preserved.

Craig Pettitt, a director of the Valhalla Wilderness Society says the BC government is reversing decades of

forest policy that preserved scenic quality around parks and tourism communities.

“Many years of logging too much, too fast means the logging companies are suffering a fall-down effect in which they must drastically reduce their rate of cut,” says Pettitt.

“Instead of doing that, the government is opening up our most valued tourism resources for increased clearcutting. The tragedy is

“The logging has already badly damaged the scenic quality from the highway from the lake, outside Valhalla Park and from the community of Hills.”

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that in the end the logging companies will run out of wood and the tourism businesses needed to support our communities will have lost their prime resources too.”

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources is making changes to the Visual Quality Objectives (VQOs) of major areas around Kootenay Lake.

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“This is the same change that occurred around the north end of Slocan Lake in the last few years,” says Pettitt.

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F&W WHOLESALE LTD. CUPE Workers Without a Contract

Job action looms over school start KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

School started on schedule this week, but job action could interrupt studies just as the ball gets rolling.

The Kootenay Lake School District’s Jeff Jones wants to make sure parents know they should have a back-up plan for week two of classes.

“You hate to see these kinds of labour issues interfere with the cycle of the year.”

Jeff Jones

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“In the worst case scenario, for the following week, we really need to be thinking of what plans will be for child care in event of a strike,” he says.

Superintendent Jones says while adults negotiating contracts see labour disputes throughout their careers, children only have one shot at their respective grades and disrupting their studies can have an impact — especially

just as kids get excited for heading back.

“Our youngest children, our Kindergarten and Grade 1 children, are going for the first time,” he says. “Some of them weren’t even sure school would be starting for them.”

Beyond the start of school, there is never a good time for labour strife to enter the classroom.

“You hate to see these kinds of labour issues interfere with the cycle of the year,” he says. “You only get Grade 1 once. You only get Kindergarten once. And I think that’s the hardest part on our kids.”

Because a 72-hour notice must be given it’s unlikely disruptions will occur the first week unless negotiations break down on the first day, says Jones.

There are 27,000 CUPE members in the province and workers include bus drivers, clerical workers, facilities and maintenance employees, technology support personnel and educational assistants.

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would like a two per cent raise arguing they’ve not seen an increase in four years. They’ve been without a contract for more than a year.

The BC government says pay hikes would have to come from local boards as the province doesn’t have the funds.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said he’s optimistic a deal can be found, as they return to talks, without disruptions in the classroom.

West Kootenay basks in lovely August Last month was slightly warmer and quite a bit drier than usual, according to statistics from the local weather office.

Forecaster Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar says the average monthly temperature was 1.7 degrees above normal while the total rainfall was 60 per cent of a typical August.

The warmest temperature was 34.1 degrees on the afternoon of the 14th and the coolest temperature was 8.4 on the 22nd. Neither came close to the all-time marks of 40 and 2.5 degrees, set in 1967 and 1992, respectively.

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Despite the fact it was drier overall, the only record during the month was the 13.8 millimetres of rain that fell on the 4th, the most for that date.

“A slow moving upper low pressure provided variable cloud, occasional thunderstorms and a few showers during the initial five days of the month,” Lakeman said.

“Except for the thundershowers during the afternoon of the 4th which produced a rapid 13.6 millimetres of rain, the showers were relatively minor.”

Lakeman said a few weaker disturbances clipped the area with limited showers and thunderstorms, otherwise high pressure dominated, giving us dry, sunny, and warm conditions the rest of the month.

Negotiations broke down in early August.

In the eventuality of a strike, other unions, including that representing teachers, would likely not cross the picket line set up by CUPE. Jones explains the district is watching talks closely and is in contact with all their employees to manage who will be on the job and who won’t.

“We continue to regulate the stress,” he says.

Slow Down

Keep kids safe as they head back to school, advise police Nelson Star Staff

Local police are reminding drivers that school’s back in session this week so be mindful behind the wheel during your morning commute.

Sergeant Janet Scott-Pryke of the Nelson Police Department says to watch out for children walking, scootering and cycling to school. Parents also need to give a refresher on safe travel practices.

“Show your children the safest places to cross the road,” she says. “Remind them to look left and right for vehicles.”

During school days, watch for school patrol signs to be out and be prepared to stop at all crossing points.

Keep plenty of space between you and cars in front, says Scott-Pryke. Motorists should also slow down in school zones.

“Please remember the speed limit in school zones is 30 kms but with the excitement of first days, please keep speeds well under the 30 km limit,” she says.

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A Kaslo man fed up with the doctor shortage in his community has shared his experience and communications with Interior Health in hopes of seeing a solution.

Tyler Dobie posted a letter he wrote to the health authority and a response from on Kaslo Community Web, a Facebook page focusing on issues in the area at the north end of Kootenay Lake.

“I shared the story on our community Facebook group for a few reasons,” he told the Nelson Star, “to keep pressure on IH and our elected representatives to solve this problem which has been ongoing for far too long, to encourage other local people to do the same [write letters of complaint], and to inform people who might not know that the wait time to see a doctor is currently a month and a half.”

Kaslo’s Victorian Community Health Centre emergency department has been experiencing closures for more

than six months following a lengthier doctor shortage.

Dobie is frustrated at the duration of the problem with no solution and calls the system “unacceptable and unsustainable.”

“It doesn’t say anything [Interior Health response].

They are not addressing the core issue and reason for the struggles to find a doctor.”

Tyler Dobie

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In his letter, Dobie communicated how difficult it’s been for him to book an appointment with a physician.

At the time of the letter, there was a five-week wait.

A steady stream of locums serves Kaslo after resignations of two half-time doctors and another in the past six months, wrote Dobie.

“Patients therefore see a different doctor with each

visit, and have to start from scratch each time with explaining their entire medical history to a doctor who is skimming their online charts while we talk, and then receive a different opinion each time,” he reported.

IH’s community integrated health services administrator for the Kootenay Boundary, Cheryl Whittleton, responded to Dobie sympathizing with his exasperation and acknowledging that many in the Kaslo area may be feeling the same frustration.

She wrote that since the community meeting held to address the issue, the authority has made “many positive changes to improve clinic operations” and that work is ongoing.

“Our priority right now is to provide consistent and robust primary care, with a stable pool of physicians,” she wrote.

“We need to focus on building that solid foundation; then we can explore opportunities to improve telehealth, public health and mental health services

as we heard in our spring community consultation sessions. We agree that locum coverage is not the best option in terms of consistent patient care, and we continue our efforts to recruit permanent physicians to Kaslo.”

Patient care quality advisor Jo-Ann Tisserand also responded to Dobie’s letter. She apologized and said complaints are taken seriously.

She also suggested if he wasn’t satisfied he could contact the patient care quality review board, made up of people who live in the region that are independent of the health authority. To learn more, visit the website at patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca.

Dobie told the Star he is “very disappointed” with the health authority’s response to his concerns.

“It doesn’t really say anything,” he said. “They are not addressing the core issue and reason for the struggles to find a doctor.”

Dobie suggests bureaucracy is at the root of the dysfunctional system.

BC’s Environment Minister

Polak visits Lemon Creek spill site KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Minister of Environment Mary Polak touched down in the Slocan Valley Friday to get a sense of the jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek and subsequent effects.

The BC politician representing the riding of Langley toured the original crash site and visited several locations downstream before meeting with directors from the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Polak’s goal was to achieve a greater understanding of what occurred, the resulting clean-up effort and what is still ongoing, she said.

“Certainly there’s been a tremendous amount of work done — painstaking to the point of going through and literally lifting up as many individual rocks that could be managed all the way down the water course so they could be cleaned of whatever remaining product was

there,” she said.

When asked by 103.5 The Bridge if she was satisfied with what she saw, Polak returned to the issue of how the crash happened. It’s important to evaluate how it all unfolded to prevent future accidents, she said.

“When there’s a hazardous waste spill we always want to debrief after the fact,” she said.

Her ministry will continue to oversee monitoring in the hands of the company responsible for the spill and locals working with them, she added. Community members have taken on the task of changing absorbant materials in booms regularly and reporting back how much hazardous material is still being collected.

“It’s not perfect yet but we know from the monitoring that’s taking place that there’s a consistent lessening of product they’re seeing in the absorbent material in the booms.”

Environment minister Mary Polak arrived to the Slocan Valley on Friday to take a look at the impact from the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill that took place in July.

Polak didn’t meet with affected residents but took “significant time” with regional directors. During those discussions they conveyed residents’ experiences, said Polak.

“What concerns them the most is they want to know that they are getting accurate information as quickly as possible,” she said.

Polak’s visit comes more than a month after the crash that sent 33,000 litres of jet fuel into Lemon Creek after a tanker overturned on a logging road.

She said coming sooner “likely would not have been productive” causing distraction from the crisis at hand.

Touring the area now when there’s hard information compiled means experiences can be more accurately conveyed, she said.

The minister commended those on the ground, the first responders and was impressed with the way people handled the obstacles encountered. She also praised residents for the way they supported others in their community.

Premier Christy Clark appointed Polak environment minister in June 2013.

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“When I was a newly-elected councillor, Doug was a wise, supportive and encouraging mentor,” says Donna Macdonald, who joined council in Former Nelson city administrator Doug Ormond with wife Margaret in a photo taken last year.

1988. “That continued, whether we were travelling to Zimbabwe or just “You never worked for Doug, you the early 1980s following the closure exploring the intricacies of Nelson worked with Doug. People have told of its sawmill and university and life. I miss him a lot.” me we made a good team but they subsequent heritage revitalization of Born in Sydney, N.S., Ormond don’t know we had many arguments Baker Street. grew up on a family farm. He moved before I realized he was right.

“I always got along great with him,” to Nakusp in 1955 where he worked “I’ll remember him as a very humsays Bob Inwood, mainstreet project in the logging industry while taking ble man, very community oriented. co-ordinator in those days. “He was a courses in municipal administration.

He never went after raises for himself. major supporter of the program. I had He spent nine years as clerk/treasurer He would always say if you’re worth very smooth and amiable dealings in Golden and two years as adminisit, people around you will realize it.” with Doug. I thought he was a prince trator in Fort St. John before taking Ormond served under six mayof a guy and could always count on the same position in Nelson in 1975. ors — Tex Mowatt, Louis Maglio, him to put in a good word for the Retired city clerk Marla Olson, who Mac McAdams, Gerald Rotering, Bill revite concept.” worked closely with him for many Ramsden, and Gary Exner.

Inwood says Ormond was excited years, says he was always even-temRotering called Ormond a father by the project and could see the big pered, through tough times personfigure and “wonderful mentor.” First picture at a time when others were ally and professionally: “Even when elected mayor at 33, Rotering was more skeptical: “In terms of facilitathe was angry or upset at someone or nearly 20 years younger than Oring things, he was one of those ‘let’s something, he would always compose mond, which sometimes led to mismake it work’ kind of guys, not ‘find himself and I am sure even those who taken identity. “I recall fondly how on ways that it couldn’t work.’” were on his bad side thought he was a our first trip to meet cabinet ministers Also occurring on Ormond’s watch gentleman.” at the Legislature some of them would was the 1992 conversion of the former Ormond had a difficult job which presume — logically — that he was RCMP station into the present library sometimes took its toll, Olson says, mayor and I was his assistant.” and city police headquarters — the but it was never apparent to council, Rotering says Ormond had no library went to referendum multiple staff or the public. detectable ego, wanted no limelight, times before the combined building “He supported me in many ways and didn’t care who received credit was finally approved. and I had the greatest respect for him. for resolving an issue or accomplishWhen Nelson formed a sister city He was honourable and humble. He ing a project, as long as Nelson’s civic relationship with Mutare, Zimbabwe, worked hard, was very organized and interest was served. “He and Lloyd he was part of the first delegation. He very knowledgeable about municipal Moseley jointly gave me and our wrote of that trip: “I will never forget government. He was one of my favou- council honest advice that we ignored the experience ... You will have to rite bosses.” at our peril,” says Rotering. have been there and experienced it to Former public works director and Ormond could sum up issues well, understand what it was like. The imcurrent city councillor Bob Adams Rotering adds. He once cautioned mense and beautiful country and city agrees: “He was a great guy to work council about accepting a donation and its wonderful people will be with for. He was excellent at what he did.” because although it would be an asme forever.”

Adams says Nelson was well-repre- set, it would need to be maintained.

Ormond served on several comsented at a memorial service held late “These free things keep costing us munity organizations in Golden and last month in Chemainus, where Ormoney,” he quipped.

Nelson, including hospital and police mond and his wife retired following “Yet when we bought the Fairview boards, and was a charter member of stops in Penticton and Summerland. university campus from the province Nelson’s Daybreak Rotary club.

Former city treasurer Lloyd Moseley for $1, Doug and Lloyd said they’d Ormond, who passed away August delivered the eulogy. make it work, and they amassed 20 following a stroke, is survived by “One of his co-workers said Doug $300,000 to make the campus an Margaret, his wife of 54 years, who was the ‘epitome of a perfect gentleeconomic performer,” Rotering says. served on the Nelson school board. man,’” Moseley says. “He was very (When Ormond obtained his masters He’s also survived by two sisters, a smart, very kind. Never did I hear degree in municipal administration, brother, one son, three daughters him use profanity.” the campus was his thesis subject.) and several grandchildren. He was Moseley, who came to city hall less Ormond’s tenure as city manager predeceased by another son and a than a year after Ormond, added: coincided with the city’s downturn of brother.

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t’s an exciting week in Nelson area schools.

Students are settling in with new teachers and the air of anticipation for a great 2013-14 year hangs thick in classrooms.

Though it didn’t show up in the first day of school snapshots taken on front steps all over town, the bigger picture entering this week is a little clouded. The threat of CUPE job action next week has school officials, teachers and parents concerned. They should be.

Labour disputes are never easy. When you factor children into the equation, these standoffs become even more troubling. Children are the biggest pawn in this current game being played between the union and the BC government. It’s unfair, but that’s the reality.

We’re not picking sides. As with all disputes involving public sector employees, both government and union have valid reasons for letting the situation reach this point. For CUPE, it’s fighting for what they feel is fair. For the government, it’s trying to make a system work without squeezing the taxpayer even more.

What can’t be lost in this dispute is that the education system requires teamwork. Teachers may be the ones who carry the puck and score the goals, but they don’t get there without assists from the rest of their teammates.

CUPE workers in the education system provide bus drivers, teaching assistants, secretaries, custodians, IT workers and more.

Without these support workers, the system doesn’t function. Without these teammates, there is no team.

We hope cooler heads prevail and talks go smoothly this week. Both sides need to take a step back and do what’s right. It will require shovels to dig out of positions and compromise.

We don’t need another disruption to our children’s education. It’s not fair to play games with young lives. This dispute needs to end without any disruption to students.

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Pretext and the real target “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me” — so the British parliament decided that it didn’t want to be shamed by following another prime minister into another unwinnable war on the basis, yet again, of shoddy intelligence reports. It voted 282-275 against committing British forces to the planned American attack on Syria.

After the vote on August 29, Prime Minister David Cameron admitted that former prime minister Tony Blair had “poisoned the well” by leading Britain into the Iraq war in 2003 on the basis of false intelligence reports about Iraq’s non-existent “weapons of mass destruction.” That was why neither the public nor even some members of Cameron’s own party now trusted his assertions on Syrian “WMD.” “I get it,” Cameron said, and promised Britain would stay out of the coming war.

On the next day, US President Barack Obama followed the British government’s example by announcing that he would seek the approval of Congress before launching strikes on Syria. He still felt that the Syrian regime should be punished for using poison gas, he said, but it turns out that the operation is not “time-sensitive” after all. Everything can wait until the US Congress resumes sitting on September 9.

This came as a great surprise to many people, but it shouldn’t have. Obama is probably secretly grateful to Britain for pulling out, because it has given him an

excuse to postpone the attack — maybe even to cancel it, in the end. He foolishly painted himself into a corner with his tongue last year by talking about a “red line” that he would never allow the Assad regime in Syria to cross, but he wasn’t elected to be policeman of the world.

That was the role George W. Bush tried to play, but American voters want no more of the wars that come with it. Obama got US troops out of Iraq, and they’ll soon be out of Afghanistan as well. He doesn’t want to end up fighting a war in Syria, and that will be hard to avoid that if he starts bombing.

“Once we take action, we should be prepared for what comes next,” wrote General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, only one month ago. “Deeper involvement is hard to avoid.”

Retired General Anthony Zinni, former US commander in the Middle East, expanded on that with brutal clarity.

“The one thing we should learn is you can’t get a little bit pregnant. If you do a one-and-done (a few days’ punitive air strikes with Tomahawk cruise missiles) and say you’re going to repeat it if

unacceptable things happen, you might find these people keep doing unacceptable things. It will suck you in.”

Obama’s problem is that he has fallen into the clutches of Washington’s foreign policy establishment, which has enduring purposes and prejudices that usually overpower the particular views and wishes of passing presidents and Congresses. Consider its six-decade loathing of Cuba and its 35-year vendetta against Iran. (It hates to be successfully defied.)

This establishment has no problems with weapons of mass destruction so long as they are on its side.

It has never renounced the right to initiate the use of nuclear weapons, although they are a hundred times deadlier than poison gas. It didn’t even mind the Shah of Iran working to get them, back when he was Washington’s designated enforcer in the Middle East. But it has never forgiven the Iranians for overthrowing the Shah.

Washington then switched to backing its new ally, Saddam Hussein, who used poison gas extensively in his war against Iran in 1980-88. US Air Force intelligence officers helped Saddam to plan

his gas attacks on Iran’s trenches, and the Central Intelligence Agency tried to pin the blame for Saddam’s use of gas against the Kurds on Iran instead.

Now Saddam is gone and Iraq is Iran’s ally (thanks to George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq in 2003). But Iran is still the main enemy, and the game goes on.

Syria is Iran’s ally, so Washington has always seen the regime in Damascus as an enemy too. Over a thousand Egyptians murdered in the streets of Cairo by the army that overthrew the elected government last month is no cause for US intervention, because Egypt is an ally. Over a thousand Syrians killed in the streets of Damascus by poison gas requires an American military response, because Bashar al-Assad’s regime is the enemy.

Assad’s regime must not be destroyed, because then al-Qaeda might inherit power in Syria. But it must be whacked quite hard, so that it dumps Assad — and with him, perhaps, the alliance with Iran. The gas is a pretext, not the real motive for the promised strikes.

Obama doubts that this will work, and rightly fears that even a “limited” American attack on Syria could end up as a full-scale war. The events in London have won him some time, and “letting Congress decide” is his best chance to escape from his dilemma.

What could possibly go wrong?

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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Letters to the Editor Timber supply at the RDCK table

Re: West Kootenay Boundary timber supply questions I have been reading with some interest the letters to the editor regarding the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association’s (ILMA) request that the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay meet with the Minister of Forests and Premier Clark at this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities Meeting. (July 30 and August 16).

The ILMA delegation to the board was not decided upon in advance by the board of directors and we received the written submission from the ILMA on the morning of the board meeting. The presentation by the four area mills and BC Timber Supply was introduced by the ILMA representative and led by Ken Kalesnikoff of Kalesnikoff Lumber.

The presentation highlighted the longstanding contribution to the region made by the four local mills surrounding Castlegar, Fruitvale and Creston.

It was also noted that timber is a crop and is renewable and that markets have been slow, an upturn is expected but timber volumes available are expected to decline.

It goes without saying that the financial contribution to the local economy and the tenacity and innovation of the four locally owned mills has been a good thing for the Kootenay region and we enjoy competitiveness in the log market because the timber is not going to one or two international corporations. At least two of the mills have led innovation into value added markets and one has sought Forest Stewardship Certification of its lumber. They also contribute lumber, expertise and donations to community organizations.

The subsequent resolution moved by: City of Nelson director John Dooley and seconded, read as follows: “That staff be directed to schedule a meeting between the chair of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the chair of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, and

two other RDCK directors to meet with Premier Clark and Minister Steve Thomson at the 2013 UBCM Convention to request a comprehensive review of the timber supply in the area defined by the Kootenay Land Use Plan with the objective of identifying opportunities to either increase or hold the annual allowable cut constant while maintaining important environmental services.”

These values were established through an extensive scientific and public outreach program...

The motion passed with little discussion but with questions remaining on exactly what strategies might be employed to secure timber volumes. With no time to review the contents of the document presented and with the intention of supporting the local businesses the board supported the motion.

Normally we would have time to discuss presentations to the premier and Minister of Forests and choose directors to attend the UBCM Minister’s session at a subsequent RDCK board meeting so there was an expected process to address the issues.

As it turned out there was an opportunity for some mayors and a director of the RDCK and a mayor and director from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary to meet with the local mills and Minister of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations between the July and August RDCK Board Meeting and prior to UBCM. The record of this meeting was reported verbally by the RDCK board chair at the RDCK August board meeting. It seems the invitation to attend the meeting was not based on the board resolution and that elected representatives left the meeting and the mills had a two-hour audience with the minister.

There may be ways to retain

the volume of timber available such as focusing timber harvesting on interface fire fuel reduction surrounding populated areas while still retaining current viewscape and watershed values that homeowners and tourism depend on. There are sample harvest blocks in the local areas and projects in other communities that have tried to combine these values. If the local mills in question have been stewarding the land for decades and trees are a crop then the shortfall in timber should not be long lived because second growth should be catching up and should be harvestable soon. Lodgeplole pine has faced infestation and mortality and that it comprises 20 to 25 per cent of the local timber land base which affects long term timber supply, however, it is a natural process and timber volumes should adjust for that.

As a director with parks and forested areas adjacent to my electoral area and with a drainage that has already suffered a significant landslide at Liard Creek, I don’t know what was discussed by the directors that attended the meeting, nor the mills in attendance and that is an uncomfortable position, but I have to trust that there will not be a re-evaluation of the West Kootenay Boundary Land Use Plan that results in a reduction in parks, critical habitat or drinking watershed protection. These values were established through an exhaustive scientific and public outreach program called the Commission on Resources and the Environment and subsequent modifications to Forest Stewardship Planning processes have reduced public input opportunities.

The support we provide for one sector of the business community with ministerial advocacy begs the question: can the RDCK offer such support to other business sectors and non-profits that carry out vital work and contribute to the community?

Ramona Faust RDCK Area E Director

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Two years ago the staff at Nelson Home Building Centre on Lakeside Drive and Hipperson Hardware on Baker Street starting selling popcorn – by donation - to raise funds for Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

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Sep 6th - Blackberry Wood & Pickwick Sep 7th - Neon Steve Sep 12th - Taal Mala Lighta! with Yan Zombie Sep 13th - Dub Pistols DJ Set by Barry Ashworth Sep 14th - Deekline Sep 16th - Chali 2Na with Full Live Band Sep 20th - Minnesota w/ Moontricks Sep 21st - Bliss N Eso Sep 24th - Elliott Brood Sep 27th - Neighbor Sep 28th - Current Swell with Jon & Roy Oct 5th - Little Miss Higgins Early Show Oct 8th - Ron Sexsmith w/ Jenn Grant Oct 12th - Sweet Soul Burlesque w/ Blondtron Oct 18th - Lee Harvey Osmond w/ Guests Oct 19th - Mat the Alien Oct 22nd - The Sadies Oct 25th - Lady Waks Best Breakthrough Producer

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Community Events All seniors are welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting.

Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

West Kootenay Francophone Association monthly potluck is Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m. in the association’s office at 723 Ward Street. All are welcome to this free event. Bring a delicious dish to share.

The first AGM of Nelson’s local currency will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 5 at The Seed Studio (607 Front Street, second floor).

Discussions will be on the past year’s experience and the future of Nelson’s community currency. For more information, email admin@ communitydollars.ca.

An open house will be held at St. Saviours Anglican Church Food Pantry (701 Ward Street, side entrance off Silica Street) on Friday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see the newly renovated space. Light refreshments will be served.

Nelson Road Kings present the 11th annual Queen City Cruise. On Friday, September 6, catch the Soap Box races on Lake Street from 4 to 6 p.m., then watch the old cars parade through downtown beginning at 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 7 there will be a Show and Shine on Baker Street beginning at 10 a.m. and a dance on top of the Vernon Street parkade beginning at 7 p.m. For details see nelsonroadkings.com.

Keeping on the old-timey theme of Road Kings Weekend, Whitewater is hosting a ‘50s picnic and artisans pop-up shop in its parking lot at 602 Lake Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. There will be a fashion show at 2 p.m. and a photo booth.

Join guest curator Greg Nesteroff, fire chief Simon Grypma, and a panel of retired Nelson firefighters for a discussion at Touchstones Nelson Saturday, September 7 at 1 p.m. Richard Rowberry will also tell the story of the Nelson firebug of 1911. The event caps the summer exhibit City in Flames: A Journey Through Nelson’s Fire History.

The eighth annual Pugapalooza will be happening Saturday, September 7 at the Frog Peak Cafe (1418 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley) at noon. All friends of the pug and pugs please come and join us for an afternoon of fun! For details, call 250-359-7261.

Former Member of Parliament and United Church minister Jim Manly, who was detained last year for challenging the Israeli blockade of Gaza will present “Gaza Ark and the Estelle” on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). Admission by donation ($5 suggested).

The Nelson Air Cadets will be holding their registration night on September 11 at the Eagle’s Hall. There is a $100 fee for cadets to participate in the program. Air cadets is open to individuals between the ages of 12 and 18. Parents must attend registration as parental approval is required.

If you are interested in learning how to fly, come on down and join us!

Learning in Retirement registration starts Friday,

September 13. Retirees are invited to come to Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus room 118 between 10 and 11:30 a.m. to meet the instructors of this fall’s multisession courses. For info phone Anni, 250-354-3206.

Weekly meetings Nelson Choral Society’s fall session begins Tuesday, September 10, under the music direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Come sing with us — everyone (including newcomers) is welcome. Weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road in Fairview. For information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus.

Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts.

The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the “Cellar” downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule of meetings please call 250352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.

Fundraisers The Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk in Nelson will be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, September 8 from 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration is $25. Participants will be able to enjoy fantastic entertainment and activities, including dog agility demonstrations, pet first aid, doggy games and a police dog demonstration.

The Parkinson SuperWalk is Sunday, September 8 at 11 a.m. in Lakeside Park. Details at parkinson.bc.ca. Proceeds from SuperWalk go to research and support services provided by Parkinson Society British Columbia.

Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak is holding a celebration fundraiser for SK8PARK on Thursday, September 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.

For $15 per person, you’ll get a Finley burger and beer, wine, or pop, and karaoke extravaganza. Tickets at the Nelson Star, Investors Group, Cottons, Kootenay Optical and Finley’s. Let’s just get the SK8PARK finished debt free.

Call 250-825-9241 for inforomation.

The Terry Fox Run for cancer research is Sunday, September 15 at Lakeside Park.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the run goes at 9:30 a.m.

Various route lengths available, from 1 km to 10 km. All are welcome. No entry fee or minimum donation required.

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Come sing with us! All welcome.

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NELSON CHORAL SOCIETY Fall session begins Sept 10th Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm Bethel Christian Centre 623 Gordon Road nelsonchoralsociety.org

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Film

Gypsy jazz and folk duo Jake Verburg and Steph Clifford play the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 6 p.m. Admission by donation.

The Thursday night art house film at the Nelson Civic Theatre is Fruitvale Station, the true story of a Bay Area man who wakes up one New Year’s eve with the goal of becoming a better person, but soon realizes that the change isn’t going to come easy. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Showing over the weekend at the Civic are Planes and World’s End.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Celso Machado on Saturday, September 14 at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door

The official Nelson launch of the all-new Deconstructing Dinner television and web series is set for Monday, September 16 at the Civic Theatre. Four of the six half-hour episodes will be shared (Eggs, Garlic, Tomatoes and Honey) including a selection of short webisodes. Join writer and host Jon Steinman and music supervisor Adham Shaikh to celebrate the launch. Tickets are $15.

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The Kootenay Storytelling Festival presents a weekend of storytelling that will take you from the roots to the stars from September 20 to 22. Featuring performances in English and French for adults and children from internationally acclaimed storytellers: Jowi Taylor, Anne Glover, Kung Jaadee, Shoshana Litman, Jaymie Matthews, Magpie Ulysses, Barry Gray, Corky Evans and Richard Rowberry.

Festival passes are $20 for one day or $35 for two! Individual shows are $8 for adults or $5 for children under 12. A full schedule is available at kootenaystory.org.

Kootenay Book Weekend is September 20 to 22 at the Best Western hotel in Nelson. The following novels will be discussed: The Appointment by Herta Muller, Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks, The State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, and Alone in the Classroom by Elizabeth Hay. Read these four captivating books this summer and come join them for the conversation. For more info see kootenaybookweekend.ca.

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Vancouver’s Shoes play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Thursday, September 19 with Cam Penner. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Saxophonist Clinton Swanson has moved his popular After Work Swing Party to Finley’s Irish Pub. Get out your dancing shoes, this Friday he’ll be sharing the stage with guest vocalist Sydney Black.

Visual Arts

Nelson Road Kings roof-top dance, featuring the Timebenders Dance and Show Band, goes Saturday, September 7 at 7 p.m. on top of the Vernon Street parkade. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the front desk of the Hume Hotel and from Road Kings members.

Music

Victoria DJ/producer Neon Steve is at Spiritbar on Saturday, September 7 with C-Biggs and Jungle D. Doors open at 10 p.m. First 50 tickets are $10.

The Langham Gallery in Kaslo presents Whuulhu: To Fuse Together, a multimedia exhibit by Bracken H’anuse Corlett, in the main gallery and Sign of Age by artist Carlton Temple in the Community Gallery until October 6.

Vancouver’s Stolen Organ Family Band plays a public concert in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op radio station on Thursday, September 5. The show will be recorded and air live on KCR. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

On Friday, September 6 the After Work Dance Party is back with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley's Irish Pub. Staying in theme with the car show weekend, the band will be striking up some '50s rock and roll sung by special guest vocalist Sydney Black. Backing saxophonist Clinton Swanson will be Colin Spence on keys, Jesse Lee on bass, and Tony Ferraro on drums. Show time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is by donation.

Put on your dancing shoes.

West Coast party bands Pickwick and Blackberry Wood are co-headlining a show at Spiritbar on Friday, September 6. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or search “Hume Hotel” on ticketweb.ca.

San Francisco’s BOGL brings his dubstep, hip hop, and house music party to Spiritbar on Monday, September 9.

Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Acoustic Punx — Tom Holliston, Byron Slack and Sober Becky — play a public concert in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op radio station (308 Hall Street) on Monday, September 9. The show will be recorded and air live on KCR. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Yan Zombie presents Taal Mala at Spiritbar on Thursday, September 12.

Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.

UK party starter Barry Ashworth brings his DJ set “Dub Pistols” to Spiritbar on Friday, September 13. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Grammy Award winner Chali 2na is returning to Spiritbar with his full band for another night of legendary hip hop, rock, funk and more on Monday, September 16. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or on ticketweb.ca.

Six String Nation, the internationally acclaimed performance from Jowi Taylor.

Plus local favourites Paul Landsberg and Trio Voyage, Laura Landsberg, Allison Girvan and Lalin. An opening night concert for the Kootenay Storytelling Festival on Friday, September 20. Tickets $20 or $12 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre.

Australia’s biggest hip-hop act, Bliss N Eso, will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, September 21 with Ceekay Jones. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Elliot Brood returns to Spiritbar on Tuesday, September 24. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Edmonton singer-songwriter Christa Couture plays the Ymir School House on Wednesday, September 25.

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Continued from Page 1 community of Hills. They leave a few trees on the cut blocks, but there are still clearcuts.”

The retention VQOs are part of the KootenayBoundary land use plan that was created through the CORE land use planning process. Parts of the plan, including the VQOs around Kootenay Lake, were legislated in the higher level plan. The society’s concerns lie with BC Timber Sales imminently “It’s the fox being benefitting from a more lax progiven control of vincial standard. the henhouse.”

“It’s the fox being given control of the hen house,” says Pettitt. “If approved, these biased new VQO assessments would override the land use plan and scrap part of the legislation that was based on a whole year of painstaking deliberations by all the stakeholders in this region.”

Changes to the visual-quality objectives in the Kootenay Lake portion of the Selkirk resource district were proposed for consistency, says Julie Castonguay, stewardship forester at the Selkirk resource district office. Work on the existing map was started in the mid-1980s and different people refined it on several occasions until it was last dealt with in 2002.

Considering visual quality is important in logging on Crown land and she says few changes are being made in the area around Nelson. She understands that people may have concerns about changes and that’s what the public input period ending August 15 was meant to address.

The proposal will likely become a legally recognized visual land inventory prior to the end of 2013.

CORRECTION A photo collage that accompanied a story Friday (“Nelson through Art Stevens’ lens”) did not actually show photos taken by Art Stevens. But Stevens’ work can be found at flickr.com/photos/touchstonesnelson as well as nelsonstar.com.

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There is no question that the kokanee spawning channel near Meadow Creek, at the north end of Kootenay Lake, is successful.

The channel, jointly operated by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), typically accommodates up to half a million spawning kokanee each year, with more than 40 million eggs being deposited in the gravel.

Such large numbers do not go unnoticed, especially by the grizzly bears that frequent the area.

As a result, to both protect the

bears and the humans who come to see the red spectacle, the channel is now open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, when bear activity is at its minimum.

The gates will be closed at all other times. The Ministry may order a temporary total closure to the public if there are future humanbear conflicts at the channel.

The kokanee spawning run lasts from late August to early October, with the peak time for viewing the kokanee usually occurring during the first two weeks of September.

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Continued from Page 12 1967 with BC Hydro funds, compensating for upstream spawning habitat lost due to the construction of Duncan Dam. To this day the channel continues to play a vital role for kokanee; it accounts for about 75 per cent of total kokanee fry production in Kootenay Lake.

In addition to the daily opening times, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and FLNRO are hosting an open house at Meadow Creek Spawning Channel this coming Sunday (September 8) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The free, family event provides a great opportunity to talk to biologists, and view the fish at (or near) the peak of their run. Bear Smart information will also be provided, and the limnologist (freshwater specialist) will be on

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site to answer questions about the Nutrient Restoration Program in Kootenay Lake.

“Since 1992 the FWCP and the Ministry have been adding nutrients to Kootenay Lake, and it is widely viewed as one of the most successful large-lake restoration projects in the world,” says Compensation Program public representative, Grant Trower.

“It helps the kokanee which is considered a keystone species and important prey for predator fish; the Gerrard rainbow and bull trout thrive here because of the bountiful kokanee.”

The spawning channel is located approximately four kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information about the open house or the new viewing hours phone 250354-6333.

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The Conflict in the Middle East

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Former Member of Parliament and United Church minister Jim Manly, who was detained last year for challenging the Israeli blockade of Gaza, and his wife, Eva Manly, will present “Gaza Ark and the Estelle” on September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, (602 Silica Street).

Jim Manly was the Canadian representative for an international crew of 30 on the Estelle, a ship flying the flag of Finland and part of an ongoing international Freedom Flotilla. In October, 2012 the Estelle was seized by Israel, its crew arrested and detained for its attempt to bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.

Manly was then deported back to Canada.

The Gaza Strip is a blockaded Palestinian coastal region at the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean bordering Israel and Egypt, governed by Hamas.

The Red Cross has stated that the blockade has harmed Gaza’s economy and caused a shortage of basic medicines and supplies.

“It’s time that the people of the world realized that this is morally wrong,” Manly says.

“The blockade is slowly strangling the economy and the people of Gaza. Since the bombing, schools haven’t been rebuilt, classes are overcrowded and many students attend classes in shifts.”

He maintains that Gaza’s food security is threatened and its clean drinking water at risk.

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by Palestinians in Gaza and international solidarity activists challenging the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It is part of an ongoing international Freedom Flotilla Coalition representing individual activists and organizations around the world. Gaza’s Ark brings Gazan products to market in order to rebuild the Gazan economy, and helps revitalize the dwindling ship building industry while preserving the

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transmission of disappearing expertise to future generations, another result of the blockade.

Manly’s wife, Eva, is a retired filmmaker and an active advocate for social justice. The two of them live on Vancouver Island.

This presentation is sponsored by Nelson chapter of KAIROS (Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives). Admission to the event is by donation. For further information call 350-352-9871.

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Award Nominated Musician

Fundraiser aims to send Shaikh to the Emmys KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A local fundraising effort aims to send a local independent artist to the Emmy Awards ceremony where he is a nominee.

The Kootenay’s Adham Shaikh and Robert Neufeld were nominated in the category of Outstanding Music and Sound for their

work on the National Geographic project Untamed Americas.

But fundraiser organizer Debra Bakowsky said despite his accomplishments, Shaikh will not be able to attend the Emmys held in New York City on October 1.

“The life of a working artist pays more in fulfillment and satisfaction than

“The life of a working artist pays more in fulfillment and satisfaction than it does in dollars.”

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it does in dollars,” she said.

“As an independent artist, without a major label or corporate support — plus a family — Adham will not be able to attend the Emmys without our support.”

Shaikh is a Juno Awardnominated music producer, composer, sound designer and DJ who has scored original soundtracks for numerous film and televi-

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Not all debt is created equal… the difference lies in how it helps – or hurts – your pursuit of your financial goals.

Some debt can be seen as an investment in one’s future: • Borrowing money to maximize your RRSP contributions.

• Loans with tax-deductible interest to earn investment income.

• Borrowing to acquire an asset that may increase in value, such as your home or a rental property.

• Student loans that enable you to get an education leading to a good career.

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• Buying something that will depreciate using borrowed funds.

• Cash advances on your credit card.

Interest is charged right from the date of your advance.

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Ride (Locomotion Films), Burton Snowboards and coming soon work on the upcoming television series Deconstructing Dinner (ITV) and Working People (Knowledge).

Bakowsky first came to know of Shaikh from seeing one of his shows.

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sion productions including Sacred Planet (Disney Imax), Velcrow Ripper’s Fierce Light (National Film Board, Fierce Light Productions) and Rainbow Jaguars’ Earth Pilgrim to name a few.

Adham’s music has also been licensed extensively to media productions including Suzuki Speaks (Avanti Pictures), Let It

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During the first trimester of pregnancy, the levels of a hormone called relaxin are increased. One of the roles that relaxin plays is to increase the laxity of ligaments (connective tissue that connects bone to bone). This will allow for the pelvic bones to move to accommodate for the baby as it grows. It also allows for the pelvis to move to create a larger space for the baby during the delivery. However, this laxity can also cause the bones of the pelvis and lower spine to become improperly aligned.

This can lead to pain, improper function of the nervous system and increased muscle tightness.

The onset of pain can be gradual or come on quite suddenly. A couple of things that you can do on your own include sitting evenly on both buttocks with your legs uncrossed, avoid heavy lifting, twisting, prolonged standing, strenuous activity, and vacuum cleaning.

Putting a plastic bag on the car seat may make it easier to enter the car backwards and then swing the legs into the car as one unit. Avoid straddle movements and squatting. Aquatic swimming classes can be beneficial but avoid the breast stroke as this can put more strain on the pelvis. Obtain a pelvic support belt if the pain is severe. Chiropractic treatments can consist of evaluation & treatment of the lower spine (sacroiliac joints) and pelvis, work on the soft tissues (muscles / ligaments), ligament release (Webster’s) techniques, Activator techniques (non-manipulative techniques for the dysfunctional joints), and exercise advice.

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For most of us, the best approach is a “buy-andhold” strategy within a portfolio that is well diversified among stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Making sure that your portfolio includes long-term investments in shares of high-quality companies is one of the important ingredients of success. Legendary investors such as Warren Buffet and his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have amassed fortunes by purchasing quality investments and rarely selling them.

Why does a buy-and-hold strategy work so well? Because, over time, the direction of financial markets is generally up. When you hold investments for the long term, temporary fluctuations in markets or securities prices are inconsequential.

With a longer investment horizon, it won’t matter much whether an investment gyrates along the way.

Stock market investments are particularly good candidates for a buy-and-hold approach. In addition to capital gains, equity investors may benefit from dividends paid by blue-chip investments. If those dividends are reinvested, potential returns are enhanced. Returns derived from dividends paid by Canadian corporations are taxed at a lower rate than other income, as are capital gains.

Even when the benefits of buy-andhold might not be obvious, they’re still at work. For example, market declines may seem like the right time to get

rid of investments. But it’s generally a good idea to resist the temptation and stick to your long-term strategy if the fundamentals of the investment are still sound. If you sell when prices are temporarily depressed, you’ll miss out on the potential price rise that follows a decline.

Investors who chase profits by frequently trading stocks or other investments have a tendency to buy and sell at the wrong times. Attempting to “time the market” by moving in and out of investments at their valleys and peaks is notoriously difficult, even for professionals.

In fact, many investors end up doing just the opposite-buying on emotion, when prices are too high, or selling when they’ve hit bottom. Then they remain on the sidelines as prices rebound. Plus, frequent trading can result in increased commission costs and capital gains taxes.

Investors who try to jump in and out of major asset groups-such as stocks and bonds-make similar mistakes.

For example, when stocks are falling they may wait too long before making an exit, missing out on recovering prices later. When they move back into stocks, they most likely buy in at higher prices.

Ask your financial advisor how you can put together an investment portfolio designed for long-term results. You’ll see that buy-and-hold really does work.

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Adham Shaikh at the Kootenay Music Awards earlier this year.

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Continued from Page 16 A mutual friend helped organize a fundraiser to get the artist to the Juno Awards in 2006 when Shaikh was nominated for World Music Album of the Year.

“Adham is still so grateful for this community pulling together to get him to the Juno Awards,” she said. “When he shares his story, people are always impressed and amazed by the support and big heart of Nelson.”

The Slocan Valley woman sees Shaikh’s presence at the major award ceremony as helpful to both the artist and the community he’s representing.

“This is a fantastic meeting place to create further work opportunities and

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a great way to represent the community of Nelson internationally at a prestigious award ceremony,” she said. “This not only helps to promote Nelson as a hotspot of talent and inspiration, but also as a destination for both cultural and ecotourism.”

The cost of the trip includes a hefty event ticket price of $500 and flights from Spokane along with hotels in the city. National Geographic is contributing $500 but still, $1,300 needs to be raised.

“Let us support Adham in his recognition and help him to be our ambassador in New York, New York,” said Bakowsky.

To contribute to Shaikh’s Emmy trip, contact Bakowsky at debra99@shaw.ca or 250-359-5912.

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Realtors® have the skills to create a binding contract and keep the deal on track; while avoiding emotional attachments during the negotiating process. We make ourselves available beyond 9am-5pm, to work for your best interests. Statistics provided by the Canadian Real Estate Association show that people who try and sell their own home, end up using a Realtor® in the end, & sell faster and for more money.

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Liability protects the registered owner of a vehicle for expenses that can be incurred from third party bodily injury and property damage lawsuits including, but not limited to, legal expenses. Whether you or another person were the driver, your vehicle’s liability will respond to pay for injuries and damages in an at-fault accident. If you only purchase $1 Million Liability and the total damages are $2 Million, you will personally be responsible for the other $1 Million.

But how do claims become this large?

The limit on liability is not per person injured it is a cumulative total. If one passenger in your vehicle and four passengers in another vehicle are severely injured, the cumulative injuries could easily exceed $1 Million. Liability also pays for long term disability costs and future wage loss, which can result in multi-million dollar lawsuits.

Many people claim, “you can not get blood from a stone,” however, lawsuits that exceed your liability limit will become your own personal debt including debt to your estate. This means wages could be garnisheed, liens placed on assets, and refusal to issue insurance or driver’s licences in the future by ICBC. Increasing your liability offers peace of mind and is one of the most affordable coverages you can add to your vehicle. ICBC offers limits from $200,000 to $5 Million. At RHC we encourage all our clients to very seriously consider their third party liability limits, as well as the ramifications of being underinsured.

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Who hasn’t had a stressful day at work? Depending on your job, every day might feel like a grind. No matter what your job, it’s important to find ways to release stress. Here are few suggestions:

Grab a bite to eat with a coworker. If you’ve had a long day at the

office, grab a friend and head for the nearest restaurant. You don’t have to order a whole meal, just an appetizer will do. It’s a great way to vent your frustrations rather than taking them home.

Go for a run. Nothing clears your head like a little jog. If you’re not a fan of running, any kind of exercise will do. Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office and go for a quick run (or walk) around the block. Get your endorphins pumping and you’ll dump your stress in no time.

Pick a quiet spot. If your boss was on your case all day, unwind in a quiet place that’s away from the office. Stop by the park on your way home or find a nearby lake to kick back at for a few minutes.

Book a massage. Take a day and treat yourself to a massage. You’ll find your body relaxes quickly and the stress that’s locked in your muscles melts away. If you have a high-stress job, setting up weekly appointments isn’t a bad idea.

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Nelson Youth Soccer house league play resumes this week

Leafs Emerge Out of Training Camp

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Recruits for the 2013-14 edition of the Nelson Junior Leafs were run through the paces this past weekend at the Nelson and District Community Complex. More than 50 young hockey players took to the ice in an attempt to earn a coveted spot with the local Junior B club. On Saturday night the Leafs took on a squad from Beaver Valley (above) in an inter-squad game. On Sunday morning Leafs coach Frank Maida made his first round of cuts and headed into the week with more difficult decisions. The Leafs took on Beaver Valley on Tuesday night at the NDCC (past Star deadline) and will match up against Creston on Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. at the local arena.

Local Bowling Alley Strikes Back

Savoy Lanes set for new life SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

After months of renovations, the Nelson Regional Sports Council is excited to reopen the Savoy bowling lanes later this month.

With the news of keeping the much-loved facility alive, the community came out in spades to help with all things necessary to get the place ready for a new season.

They even offered up bowling shoes, trophies and all sorts of bowling necessities.

An indoor wheelchair ramp down to the pits has been installed while the outdoor entrance ramp is to be installed as soon as possible.

“The local sentiment has been wonderful with many positive comments thrown our way about keeping the local place and sport alive — and their own renewed desire to play once again themselves,” said Kim Palfenier from the sports council.

“Much like the Civic Theatre the community really pulled together once it

“Much like the Civic Theatre, the community really pulled together once it realized there was a need.”

Kim Palfenier Sports Council

realized there was a need. We hope that the vested interest translates into using the facility throughout the season

that maintains it as a viable operation. Time will tell of course. For now we just want to have bowling available for all to enjoy.”

League bowling will commence the week of September 9 with the fun and festive grand re-opening event taking place on September 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

An invitation is open for all to come and participate in food, games, prizes and free bowling. Bring the family down and enjoy an afternoon of fun.

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The Dance Umbrella

A fall season of dance SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Dance Umbrella Society — Nelson’s largest and longestestablished dance studio — is warming up for the new season with fall registration in classes for all ages in ballet/pointe, pre ballet/creative movement, jazz/ modern, hip-hop, and partnering.

“Our faculty has decades of combined experience helping students of all ages develop the confidence, discipline, skills, and technique necessary to experience the joy of movement and reach their potential as dancers,” says artistic director and teacher Sabbian Clover. “In addition to receiving excellent dance instruction, our students enjoy a spirit of camaraderie as they apply themselves to our ambitious and much celebrated spring production.”

The Dance Umbrella is delighted to have Sarah Miles returning to teach pre-ballet/ creative classes. An alumni

dancer and teacher at the Dance Umbrella, Miles is a warm and engaging teacher with her imaginative and fun classes.

“I love working with children to stimulate their sense of wonder and creativity through movement and I am excited to have this opportunity to teach.”

Sarah Miles

Pre-Ballet Instructor

“I love working with children to stimulate their sense of wonder and creativity through movement and I am excited to have this opportunity to teach,” says Miles.

“This is is always a very exciting time of the year for us”, says Danielle Gibson, long time hip-hop and stage jazz instructor. “As we welcome back our returning students and look forward to sharing the rewards and

joys of dance with a brand new group of enthusiastic kids. This year I look forward to exploring more of the latest in contemporary hip-hop. It’s a genre that is ever changing and that’s what makes it so fun.”

“I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful organization,” says Siara Berkeley, who has taken over administrative duties from founding member Jann Galliver. “It is a truly unique dance studio in so many ways. What this non-profit society has achieved in Nelson is remarkable — the achievements of our students in the larger dance world, our success in attracting boys to the art of dance, and our hugely popular year-end showcase are some examples of what makes Dance Umbrella so special.”

To see the schedule of classes visit danceumbrella.ca or register at info@danceumbrella.ca, 250-352-2071 or in person on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dance Umbrella Studio (Civic Centre upstairs studio).

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Everyone wants their community to be welcoming, but are we always as good at it as we think?

Communities Help

In light of trends in the labour markets a concerning gap has been identified.

There simply aren’t going to be enough Canadians entering the workforce over the next twenty years to meet shortfalls caused by retirement and economic growth.

To help meet the need British Columbia is actively encouraging people to relocate to the province.

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If you would like to learn about how to make your community more welcoming in a more practical format the Welcoming Communities Program will be running a free workshop in your area on

The Welcoming Communities Program has been created to ensure these newcomers have the best possible chance of settling in our beautiful region.

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To assist all those who play a critical role in this - from employers and service providers to next door neighbours - the welcomemat.ca website has been created to provide a free online training resource.

Space is limited so book now by calling

On the site you will find essential information on defining and describing immigrants, understanding the immigrant experience, employment barriers for newcomers and increasing awareness in your community. You will also find quizzes to help you learn more effectively. The training is self paced, and designed to work around a busy schedule.

When you feel ready there is even a certified test for you or your staff.

(250) 444 7077

So go ahead, make a positive contribution to your community and become a more welcoming individual, visit www.welcomemat.ca today.

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hen I first put out the call for Civic Theatre memories, Tom Shorthouse sent pages of memories of watching movies with his sister, now Sylvia Crooks. The two, then students of Madame Attree’s School of Dance, even performed between features. But while Tom liked the limelight, he loved the big screen.

“I remember my father once saying of me, ‘Tommy has never seen a movie he didn’t like,’” says Tom. “This was largely true. In fact, the mania was so intense that our mother once allowed my sister Sylvia (7) and me (10), with our twelve cents admission in hand, to hitchhike from Willow Point into town one Saturday to catch the next chapter of the serial. It was certainly a different era.”

It certainly was! Of course, Tom and Sylvia just had to know what would happen in the next episode — whatever it took to get there. The Civic was where everything happened.

What hasn’t changed is that love for the big screen.

In a survey of Kootenay movie theatres I conducted recently for a regional magazine, all had stories of hard times and risks taken, of trib-

ulations and triumphs. One thing came through in every case, from Creston’s Tivoli to Trail’s Royal: the theatre is a community cornerstone today, just as it has been for generations.

Tom’s mother played piano for silent films; as her children grew up they never missed a matinee.

So while we love the stories of the past, it’s really about the future.

“We laughed at Abbott and Costello, Bob Hope and the Three Stooges,” says Tom, whose list of beloved films could just about fill this newspaper.

Now, there is a whole new generation of Nelson folk growing up with the Big Screen. Recently, theatre manager Jason Asbell caught a great photo of a very excited young girl enjoying her first movie — Smurfs 2 — with her mother. And in a letter to the Star editor this spring another mom, Jocelyn Carver, wrote: “For the first time in her life, my 13-year-old daughter went to a movie with a couple of her teenage friends, on their own, in their own town, amongst neighbours and acquaintances. She had

an incredible, memorable time. Maybe in larger cities, teenagers aren’t the target demographic for movie theatres... but in Nelson, the Civic Theatre Society is offering almost the only option for young adults to stretch their wings and be entertained in a neighbourhood environment.”

So while we love the stories of the past, it’s really all about the future. Those interested in the future of the Civic will want to be among the 200plus members at the annual general meeting on Sunday, September 22. If you joined before September 2, you’re invited! We’ll start with a social (Appies! Tours! Come early!) at noon and then begin the (short, efficient) meeting promptly at 1 p.m. Afterwards, we’ll have a free movie, with popcorn and a drink.

Hitchhike if you must, or (better) carpool with your friends, catch a bus, bike or walk or scooter. Think of it as the next episode in the multigenerational serial that is your Nelson Civic Theatre.

Anne DeGrace is the president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. Large Popcorn, Extra Butter runs every two weeks. This column needs your memories! Please contact anne@civictheatre.ca. Find out more at civictheatre.ca

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Marion Henderson Shirley (nee Matheson) was born in Belfast Northern Ireland on March 13, 1920, the eldest child of Malcolm and Helen Matheson. Surrounded by her family, she passed away ver y peacefully in Trail BC on Sunday August 11, 2013.

The family emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1929 and settled in central Alberta. In 1937, they re-settled on Vancouver Island where Marion graduated from high school.

She earned her teaching certificate and started her teaching career in an elementar y school on Vancouver Island. In 1942, Marion joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps1st Kinetheodolite Company, where she was trained in the control of anti-aircraft guns. She was posted to Halifax and served as a gun controller on the anti- aircraft defense ring until the end of the war. Post- war Marion attended the University of British Columbia where she obtained her Masters degree in Geography. She joined the Geographic division of the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys in Ottawa, where she was took part in the agricultural surveys program. During field work in Saskatchewan she met her future husband, Bill Shirley, and they were married in the spring of 1958 in Victoria BC. They raised their three daughters, Helen, Ruth and Maggie on the family farm near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. Marion and Bill were very active in the Anglican church and other community ser vices in Shaunavon. They retired to Nelson, B.C. in 1981 and later moved to Castlewood Village, Castlegar, B.C. in 2002.

Marion was predeceased by her mother and father, and her loving husband Bill. She is survived by : sister Moyna (Bob) Fearnley of Vancouver, B.C.; brother Murray (Peggy) Matheson of Saanichton, B.C., daughters: Helen (Con) Griwkowsky, Sherwood Park, AB.; Ruth Shirley of Castlegar, B.C.; Maggie Shirley of Kelowna, B.C. and her grandchildren Catherine (Steven Willows) Griwkowsky of Edmonton, AB., Michael Griwkowsky of Sherwood Park, AB., step-grandson Fish (Dara) Griwkowsky of Edmonton, AB. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Flowers are gratefully declined, however, Marion asked for donations to be made to the Primate’s World Relief Fund. Funeral service will be held in St. David’s Anglican

Church, Castlegar, B.C. on Saturday Sept. 7, 2013 at 11:00 am.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Contracts, the Contracts Technician is accountable for the preparation, development, and administration of purchase orders and contracts for Columbia Power Corporation, as well as providing support to the project managers overseeing the work under service and construction contracts. This includes obtaining and processing various contractor pre-qualification documents such as WCB, insurance, and bonding as well as preparing and issuing purchase order and contractual changes and amendments.

The Contracts Technician will also be responsible for creating competitive bid documentation and developing related agreements for various program operations and support services under the guidance and direction of the Manager, Procurement and Contracts. This position will prepare, review and administer agreements by working closely with business stakeholders, and will correspond with outside parties to ensure service contracts meet Columbia Power’s business goals and requirements.

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Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is September 6, 2013.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Do you have small business experience?

Have you successfully managed programs and budgets?

Would you like to coach, teach & inspire new entrepreneurs daily?

If you’re passionate about helping small businesses start-up and grow, learn more about this opportunity at futures.bc.ca.

Uphill Nelson duplex: suitable for family 4 bdrm, 2 full bath 2 living rooms, sundeck, 2 off street parking, N/S N/P newly ren’d refs & DD required $1500/m + util avai Oct 1st LM 505-5188

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www.nelsonpharmasave.com Health & Wellness Connection

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Corporate Services, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing a wide range of reception and administrative duties to support the operations of the corporation. The successful candidate will provide general reception duties such as greeting visitors and answering phones, as well as administrative support to the department and other areas in the organization.

Homes for Rent Small 1 bdrm cabin in Nelson w/beautiful lake view, recent reno, new kitchen, windows etc... great for N/S, mature single or couple with N/P, $850/mo heat, power & water included. Avail Oct 1st Phone 250-551-3336

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Please forward resume to: Pharmasave, Attn: Tim 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3

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We are seeking an individual with either a Cosmetic, Esthetic or Salon background who is interested in a career in Cosmetic Department Sales/Management.

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Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Front Counter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1. Comment closer date will be October 3, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Be advised that any responses to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at th Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in Cranbrook.

FrontCounter BC has accepted an application made by 0908577 BC Ltd dba Retllack Mountain Biking, of Nelson, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, to amend their existing License to include additional mountain bike trails and 2 skill parks situated on Provincial Crown land near Retallack, Kaslo and Nelson, and containing 158 kilometers, more or less (mountain bike trails) and 9.6 hectares, more or less (2 skill parks).

The MFLRNO File number that has been established for this application is 4405048. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until October 4, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp - Search - Search

by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record.

For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at MFLNRO’s regional office in Cranbrook.

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Seen & Heard

SALMON celebration The kokanee salmon have begun spawning at Kokanee Creek, turning the mountain fresh waters red. Late last month the RedFish Festival was held at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park with more than 2,000 people coming out to take in tours and enjoy activities put on by the West Kootenay EcoSociety Suzy Hamilton photos

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