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athilde Klassen is the oldest registrant so far in the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo which is happening this fall in Cranbrook. Now 89 years of age, Klassen will ride the Piccolo distance of 57 km with her seven children and five of her grandchildren on September 7 to celebrate her 90th birthday.

An avid cyclist from Nelson, Klassen rode across Canada when she was 69. She said it took her three months with a group of 20 cyclists, 16 of which finished. They all were over 55-years-old. “It was awesome, a good time.”

Klassen said she cycles for fitness sake and health. “I love the freedom of it and being outside. It’s an extra challenge. You have to work and do it by yourself.”

She and her late husband Peter always ran and even did a triathlon but when he started cycling, she took it up as well. A year or so after her husband passed away in 1986, her son Rick Klassen encouraged her to enter the BC Senior Summer Games (BCSSG). His love of cycling and encouragement is not surprising knowing Rick is the owner of Gerick Cycle and Ski in Cranbrook and Nelson. When the games came to Trail, she decided to begin cycling in the BCSSG and completed every year from 1990 to 2003.

In preparation for the Picollo she will be riding her old Mongoose cross country bike with hybrids tires that are slick down the centre for the road and cross country tread edges for the gravel.

“It’s not a fancy bicycle,” she said.

The 15 plus year old bike has her favourite feature: the odometer plus a special removable bar that helps her lift her bike onto her car bike rack.

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She sold her fancy pink race bike with the clipless pedals years ago.

“I don’t like to push myself, I ride for pleasure only now.”

Anyone who knows Klassen would likely agree that she looks far younger than her years. She said she exercised for fun when she was younger she now sees the importance. “Moving is number one because we have to do so much sitting down. Exercising, you can’t overstate the importance of it. Exercising is intentional, we have to make the effort.”

She will be riding Highway 3A along the North Shore to Balfour to train, which is poplar with summer cyclists so keep your eyes open when traveling the narrow route.

What is a Gran Fondo?

A Gran Fondo is an organized, mass participation 152 km cycling event. The Second Annual Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, organized by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, allows cyclists the opportunity to participate in a world class Fondo, bring tourists to their region, and raise funds for local charitable endeavours like the Cranbrook-Kimberley Rails to Trails Society. Many cyclists use Gran Fondos to challenge themselves to ride a long distance with fellow cyclists while being supported organizationally.

The routes are well sign-posted and marshalled and riders are able to use aid stations positioned at intervals along the route to replenish their nutritional needs and drink supplies. Riders are provided with mechanical and medical support if needed. Some participants ride the event like a race, while others simply ride for a personal challenge and the camaraderie with friends and family.

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Mathilde Klassen about to go for a morning bike ride in preparation for the Kootenay Rockies Piccolo Fondo. She will celebrate her 90th birthday in September riding the 57 km bike route from Cranbrook to Kimberley (return) with her seven children and grandchildren.

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Riondel residents are expected to vote this fall on $1.2 million worth of improvements to their aging community centre.

East Shore regional director Garry Jackman said it follows an open house Saturday that laid out several possibilities for the building, including demolition.

The most popular option, favoured by nearly three quarters of eligible residents in a straw vote, would see a portion torn down and an “aggressive” renovation to the rest.

The community centre, the former J.A. Cochran school, was built in stages between the early 1950s and 1967. It sat empty from 1972 until 1979, when the Regional District of Central Kootenay acquired it from the school district. However, it has never been renovated and retains its original appearance.

In recent years it has been home to many groups, including the seniors society, art club, historical society, and library. Each charges membership fees to cover rental rates set by the local commission of management, which also meets in the building.

Other rooms are used intermittently for Bingo or during Riondel Daze. There is also a small gym where community meetings and musical performances are held.

However, some rooms, including one that used to be home to a parents and tot program, are no longer used due to the building’s deterioration.

Jackman said it has numerous problems.

“The roof leaks, the windows are old, the floor finish is old, the stucco’s old. It’s just a tired building.”

In 2012, a community task force was struck to look at options for renewing the building or doing away with it. On Saturday they presented four options costed out by Nelson’s Fairbank Architects. Jackman estimated 200 people came throughout the day and 70 to 80 were present for the discussion.

Some supported removing the building entirely and letting the property revert to green space. Another option to renovate most of the building at a cost of $2.7 million “didn’t look affordable,” Jackman said.

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A proposal to demolish a portion of the Riondel community centre and renovate the remainder may be put to residents in a referendum this fall.

Greg Nesteroff photo partial demolition and renovation for $1.2 million.

Residents were issued tags to indicate their first and second choices. Sixty-two placed first choice votes and of those 47 had a second choice. Only two options received first-place votes: 45 wanted to go with the partial demolition and renovation, while 17 favoured full demolition.

“The meeting went extremely well,” Jackman said. “Everybody who needed to say something had an opportunity.”

He said the last year and a half has been “somewhat stressful” but he’s pleased the community seems to be pulling together in the same direction and “couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for a community discussion.”

The preferred proposal would see the two-storey, northern portion of the building retained and upgraded, while the oldest part would be removed along with the gym. The surviving wing would also get a new pitched roof to replace the present flat one.

Groups currently in the part of the building that would be demolished — the library and art club among them — would be moved to the remaining, renovated structure, taking advantage of the lower level, which hasn’t been used in many years.

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a dedicated room for every group that meets there. “If we integrate activities, it’s not necessarily a negative,” he said. “Why wouldn’t yoga, bingo, parents and tots all appreciate the same space?”

Muriel Crowe, who is involved with the community library, said she was “pleasantly surprised” those at Saturday’s meeting strongly supported the same option she did.

“It was the most reasonable option economically and management-wise. We have a huge building we don’t use much of,” she said.

Crowe, who was part of the community task force, agreed a smaller but “better proportioned” community centre should still have enough room for everyone.

The regional district board will be asked next week to approve the referendum, which would be held during November’s civic elections.

The exact amount to be assessed on property owners hasn’t been determined, but residents from a few kilometres south of Riondel to slightly north of the village will be eligible to vote. The community centre serves a much wider population, however, drawing from Kootenay Bay, Pilot Bay, and Crawford Bay. If the referendum is successful, Crowe guessed the work would take 1½ to two years to complete.

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The Nelson Commons is a condensed living project that began three years ago.

The 54-unit condo complex has yet to break ground but project manager Russell Precious is anticipating a possible financial restructuring that may put the housing complex closer to their next step.

When the units began to sell in September 2013, the financiers required that 46 of the 54 units be sold before construction could commence.

At this point 28 units have sold. The condos range in size from a 667-square foot one bedroom to a 1,176 square foot three bedroom with a den.

Precious is “hoping for the restructuring any day now” from Vancity and the Nelson District Credit Union who are working together to provide the financing.

If approved, it could lower the 46 prerequisite sales to 32. At that point, only four more units would need to be sold which Precious said would not be difficult at this point.

Then the legal documents for the debt and equity could begin. “It’s always a bit laborious but it is necessary,” said Precious.

The building currently onsite would be demolished and removed in October with construction to follow.

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Russell Precious at the Nelson Commons showroom on Vernon Street will be available to answer questions at the open house on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tamara Hynd photo the ambitious new grocery store and retail space, the decision was made to add a 54unit, three-storey residential component on top.

All are welcome to an open house on Friday, July 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Russell said it is a casual event with no presentations but there will be a chance to look at the building model, the various floor

The Riondel man who died following a cliff-diving accident on Kootenay Lake late last month was Wyatt Earl Davidson, 25.

The BC Coroners Service confirmed his identity a day after his body was recovered.

Davidson and a friend were diving off Starbelly Cliff, a 10-me-

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tre drop north of Gray Creek on the afternoon of June 30. After a dive, his friend observed him in trouble in the water and tried to help, but couldn’t get him to shore.

His body was recovered Monday after search and rescue efforts involving an RCMP dive

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Davidson was found at a depth of about 40 metres, about three metres off shore.

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Nelson city council clarified on Monday that one of the three cans currently being considered for replacement isn’t in their jurisdiction.

The problematic Stanley Street can, which is unsecured, warped and chained to a gate at the top of the hill, technically is the responsibility of the regional district.

“We’ve asked them to remove that one,” said city manager Kevin Cormack.

At last month’s meeting, council heard a presentation from WildSafe BC’s provincial coordinator Frank Ritcey.

He urged the city to replace, at the very least, the four cans they had identified. He said this would set a good example for other communities and for residents.

Some council members balked at the cost of the containers, which cost a thousand dollars a pop.

Cormack noted that Nelson already has bear proof containers in Davie Street Park and Gyro Park.

“We do have a number of bear proof containers in our parks where its more likely to be close to bears,” he said.

Nelson’s city manager pointed out at Monday’s council meeting that Nelson already has bear proofed garbage cans, including this one in Gyro Park.

Will Johnson photo The three remaining cans reside in Lakeside Park, which hasn’t traditionally been a bear hot spot.

Council has directed staff to provide a report to council regarding the funding of bear proof commercial garbage containers.

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The City of Nelson will have a Facebook page by month’s end according to director of corporate services Frances Long.

“We’re hoping to have it up by the end of the week but I can’t promise that. For sure by the end of July,” she said.

On Monday council approved a new social media policy that will see city employees using platforms to disperse information through an official City of Nelson Facebook page one hour a week.

“The challenge is it takes up staff resources to manage it, particularly when there’s a twoway conversation. We don’t have the staff resources to do that.

So staff will post, but they won’t reply,” said Long.

Councillor Candace Batycki said the policy is a step in the right direction.

“I wish we had capacity for more than a one-way conversation, though. Basically this is just another broadcast medium,” said Batycki. “It’s not a conversation unless there are two voices.”

She acknowledged there was a lot of good work done in preparing the policy and researching what social media policies exist in other municipalities.

“I approved the new Facebook page on the understanding that this is putting our toe

The City of Nelson will debut its Facebook page by the end of the month. in the water,” she said. “We’re watching to see how this goes as an experiment.”

Mayor John Dooley is thrilled by the development. “We want to give the community as many options as possible to access information about the city. This is one more step,” he said.

The policy doesn’t apply to employees acting on their personal accounts, only to those acting in an official capacity for the city. Dooley has a personal account, as do some of the other councillors, as well as a Twitter account.

Long said not all city employees will be given an hour on social media a week. Only those with positions that al-

ready handled responsibilities like posting to the city website will be given the privilege.

“This is our first foray,” said Long, noting that a Facebook page is a conservative step in their discovery process.

“We’re not going to go in with a whole bunch of social media products. We’re going to approach this on a one-off basis and see how that works.”

Councillor Robin Cherbo said he thought the move was necessary, especially because people are increasingly attempting to contact and engage with council online.

“When I first got elected in 2005 you’d get a letter, maybe a few emails. Now its almost

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quadrupled. The emails and the comments and the feedback,” he said.

He noted that technology is rapidly changing, and that many politicians have abandoned Facebook in favour of Twitter.

“Not that I want to start,” he said.

Dooley said the city has a reputation for being on the leading edge of innovation, as evidenced by the recent installation of world-class broadband downtown. He said this latest social media policy is evidence of their continued commitment to keeping pace with the modern world.

“I think we’re ahead of the curve,” he said.

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A conservation fund in East Kootenay similar to one proposed for areas along Kootenay Lake has provided over $1.5 million for 43 projects since it was created in 2008.

Residents of Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Canal Flats and two rural areas of the Columbia Valley pay a $20 parcel tax annually, raising about $230,000 each year for environmental projects that aren’t already government responsibilities.

Dave Hillary of the Kootenay Conservation Program, which administers the fund on behalf of the regional district, told the Star it was a first for Canada, although such funds exist in the United States.

It was established following a referendum that passed with 54 per cent support — a margin Hillary says probably reflected the global financial crisis. “It was one of the worst times to bring something like that forward. But even with that happening, people were supportive because it was going not into general revenue but a dedicated, restricted fund for conservation purposes.”

Each year, anywhere from 15 to 30 groups respond to a call for proposals. Hillary assesses them to ensure they meet the basic criteria. Although any non-profit organization or individual or organization who partners with a non-profit can apply, a number of activities are ineligible, including fish farming, wildlife feeding, and lobbying or advocacy.

Next, a five-member review committee goes through the approved applicants and evaluates the technical merits of each project. Their recommendations go to the regional district board, which has the final say, although the board has never disagreed with the committee.

Hillary says as a guiding principle, they don’t worry about geographic equity: one area might get more funding one year, but things may balance out the next. Over five years, all areas have benefited from the fund. However, Hillary says in

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The Northern Leopard Frog Re-introduction Project is one of many projects that would benefit from extra funding.

Larry Halverson photo the first year, the quality of the applications wasn’t up to snuff, so they held back about 40 per cent of the money.

Because the fund is always oversubscribed, some projects are funded in full, others in part, and others denied with an explanation of where they fell short.

Both single and multi-year projects are eligible. “We don’t want to fund research for the sake of research, but if there’s a research component in year one that’s leaning toward a shovel in the dirt project in year two or three, we appreciate that,” Hillary says. “We’re looking at meaningful conservation outcomes. We know a lot of times science and biology can’t do things in one year.”

FUND LEVERAGED $5 MILLION If voters in Areas A (East Shore), D (Rural Kaslo), and E (Rural Nelson) collectively approve a $15 parcel tax in November’s referendum, the fund would be less half the size of East Kootenay’s, at $106,500 per year. It would serve a larger area but a smaller population.

(Kaslo was originally expected to take part in the referendum as well, but withdrew.)

It would take a while for the money to begin flowing: the fund would first have to accumulate and pay off the referen-

dum before a first call for proposals in the fall of 2015. A new committee would be struck to evaluate the proposals late that year, followed by a board decision in early 2016, with money disbursed in time for field work that summer.

That West Kootenay’s first conservation fund would target Kootenay Lake is no accident, Hillary says. Market research found that area had both the strongest support and least opposition to the idea. “We could have gone to other areas, but wanted to pilot the case for support around Kootenay Lake. It seemed like the natural place to start.”

He’s hopeful other areas may join later, but “because it’s such a new and novel idea in the Canadian landscape, I think you have to give people a chance to warm up to it.”

Hillary also says the East Kootenay fund has leveraged another $5 million in investment from other sources, pointing to one “politically sensitive” project on the east shore of Columbia Lake, now managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

It received the largest single grant from the conservation fund: $700,000 toward the purchase of 127 hectares. Afterward, the Columbia Basin Trust and Teck Resources also put up large sums to protect the land

from development. “It started out as a glimmer of an idea and a bit of seed funding that leveraged all the other funding,” Hillary says. “That was a real success story.”

East Kootenay regional district chair Rob Gay notes the conservation fund has a 10-year time limit and voters will be asked if they want to continue the fund beyond that. (The Kootenay Lake fund would be for the same term.)

Gay said leading up to the 2008 referendum, the strongest opposition came from the Fairmont/Windermere area, which has a high proportion of non-resident property owners.

However, conservation groups and “community champions” convinced enough voters to say yes.

Since the fund was established, he said he hasn’t heard anything else negative about it.

“Some projects may not have been as successful as hoped, but that’s the way things go.”

He admits some people think government should take full responsibility for conservation “but folks in the Columbia Valley feel species-at-risk could use another set of eyes.”

Projects funded this year range from $3,000 for water quality monitoring on Lake Windermere to $30,000 to reestablish the northern leopard frog in the Columbia Marshes.

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Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

QUESTION

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OF THE WEEK Do you think the city needs to hire a consultant to create a Christmas light plan for downtown?

Holiday lights

So much to say about this, and so little time. One thing though. If it was not for the tireless work of those volunteers, we would have no lights on Baker Street at all. Many previous councils have sat on that endowment fund for quite a while, and done nothing. Lets not hamstring the efforts of those volunteers, with the timid acts of a council not willing to take up the gauntlet and get things done themselves.

Chris Dawson

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LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Should the graffiti at the new skatepark be removed?

I have worked on Baker Street for over 42 years! As a business owner I have paid for many improvements. My favourite is the trees lit up! Will contribute more to this program! It is very simple and very effective. Please, no expensive studies needed.

Ian McAdams

You responded:

I personally chuckle at the idea of hiring a consultant to do a study. Nelson is drowning in studies. Instead of just studying a topic, have an opinion, stand up for it and be the elected representative you are supposed to be.

Dan Unrau

YES: 68 % NO: 32 %

BC Views — Tom Fletcher

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A brief history of treaty talks

few weeks before the landmark decision declaring aboriginal title proven by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, I picked up a used university textbook that looked like a handy reference.

Geography in British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, by Brett McGillivray (UBC Press, Second Edition) is a good reference, except where it strays from geography into politics.

This 2005 edition came out not long before the BC Treaty Commission started producing agreements, notably with the Tsawwassen First Nation. It recounts the establishment of the Ministry of Native Affairs by the Bill Vander Zalm government in 1990, and the election the next year of Mike Harcourt’s NDP, who reversed the province’s historical legal position and tried to accept the existence of aboriginal title.

At this point the textbook departs from the facts and leads its freshman pupils into left-wing dogma.

McGillivray writes: “When the Liberal Party won the 2001 election (with all but two seats), it launched a province-wide referendum on treaty negotiations, prompting commentators to suggest the government was ‘trying to impose 19th century ideas on a 21st

century problem’.”

“Commentators” in the above quote is of course only one commentator, veteran lefty Vancouver columnist Stephen Hume.

This quote was indeed representative of the media consensus at the time.

On TV, aboriginal leaders burned their ballots while denouncing the referendum as racist and divisive. The public, and later university students, were taught that Gordon Campbell’s government was exploiting racism for political gain.

In fact, this referendum was one of a long series of efforts to untangle the legal knot left by Canada and BC’s failure to complete historical treaties after 1900.

Seven of the eight questions in the 2002 referendum were simply to confirm the existing position of BC treaty negotiators. The purpose, then as now, was to settle treaties.

The first question asked if private land should be exempt from expropriation for

“Other referendum questions related to preserving public access to Crown land for hunting, fishing and park use. All were endorsed.”

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treaty settlements.

Private property rights are not so much a 19th century idea as a 17th century one, defined in 1690 by John Locke.

What remains true today is that no society has made significant social and environmental progress without individual property rights.

See the woeful state of most of Canada’s communally owned aboriginal reserves, where individually owned property isn’t permitted.

The Tsilhqot’in dropped claims of property held by non-aboriginal residents from their appeal to the highest court, a wise move considering that pushing people from their homes would lead to violent confrontations.

Other referendum questions related to preserving public access to Crown land for hunting, fishing and park use. All were endorsed.

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self-government “should have the characteristics of local government, with powers delegated from Canada and British Columbia.”

Arguably, that’s what has emerged from the Tsilhqot’in case, which upholds provincial jurisdiction over public forest policy on environmental and fire protection on aboriginal title lands.

By 2009, frustrated with a lack of progress, due to Ottawa’s inaction as well as inconsistent leadership from aboriginal communities, the Campbell government tried to cut the knot.

Its proposed Recognition Act would have accepted a form of aboriginal title across the province, based on 30 historical “indigenous nations.”

That idea originated not with the province but with the First Nations Leadership Council.

It was rejected by a broader group of aboriginal leaders later that year.

The best way forward, also endorsed in the 2002 referendum, is sharing land use planning. BC has also begun sharing resource revenues. The most likely path, however, is back to court for years to come.

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Opinion

Wayne Germaine

Hurray for Canada Day!

As a visitor to Nelson I have to say I was thrilled by the amazing Canada Day celebrations that were hosted at Lakeside Park.

I have been to a few July 1 events in my lifetime but have to say that the party was one of the best.

And what a fine location as well.

It reminds me of why living in Canada is so special.

The backdrop of the mountains and the water made for a picture perfect event.

I was also taken back by the community spirit that seems to flow through your town. Nelson is by far, one of the friendliest place I have ever been to.

I know I’m gushing, but I cannot overstate how special this event was for me and my family.

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HUGS: To the woman from Cranbrook and gentleman from Kelowna who walked around and found me a parking spot and saved it until I was able to park in the handicap spot at the Canada Day events at Lakeside Park.

HUGS: To the cab driver who got me home safe on Canada day night!

HUGS: Hugs to my amazing landlords. Your time spent caring for the yard and walkways in both summer and winter is appreciated. Same with your reasonably priced rent. It can be hard to find the perfect place to live sometimes and you’ve made us feel very lucky to have found this place.

HUGS: Hugs to my incredibly strong friend and her amazing daughter who have moved back home.

Welcome home, we are so happy you are here. You are loved.

HUGS: Hugs to our amazing middle school teacher.

Thank you for making the three years in your class amazing, challenging and totally, uncontrollably hilarious. I’m so sad that this year was incomplete but you made it amazing nonetheless.

SLUGS: Slugs to people who refuse to recycle their

HUGS: To all the wonderful people making an attempt to leave as little a trace as possible!

SLUGS: Slugs to you who stole my bag and fanny pack out of the car on Sunday. By now you know there was no money in them, but a lot of heart meds much needed by this senior. But, I promise many hugs if you could leave them at a place for me to find them.

HUGS: To all my two-wheel friends who follow the rules of the road when bicycling around this beautiful city.

SLUGS: To all those who ride their bikes on sidewalks and in generally reckless fashion. You’re giving cyclists a bad rep.

HUGS: Hugs to the cool Uphill resident who brought out a huge bowl of delicious, chilled watermelon for the overheated city utility crew. Man that was good!

SLUGS: Big, slimy slugs to whoever painted the graffiti on the new skatepark. For years we have been trying to build something nice for people to use and once we finally accomplish that, someone goes out and vandalizes it. Makes you wonder what the point is of providing nice things when it will just get wrecked. Whoever did it should shake their heads, not their spray paint cans.

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. Keep it tasteful and anonymous — no names of individuals or businesses, please. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.

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Silver King Campus was opened five decades ago

Celebrating 50 years of educating For a half century, students educated on the post-secondary campus high above Nelson have contributed to building communities across the West Kootenay and beyond.

This month the Selkirk College Silver King Campus marks 50 years by looking back and steaming ahead to its next 50.

Officially opened as the BC Vocational School, more than 600 people attended an opening ceremony held on June 6, 1964.

First announced in 1961, the vocational school was built on a 35-acre tract of land in Rosemont with a vision of expanding training opportunities for the men and women tasked with helping build a burgeoning province.

“The school will provide general training and retraining of people to service industry that will develop this area,” BC’s Public Works Minister W.N Chant told the crowd in 1964.

“This will form a key and integral part of the economy and growth of the province.”

At the time of its opening, the BC Vocational School—which cost an estimated $2,416,525 to build and equip—offered automotive and heavy duty mechanics, welding and millwrighting in its shops.

Beauty culture, secretarial and practical nursing were also included on the campus that saw high enrolment in its early years.

An added touch was the inclusion

$10 increase to senior parking permits

of Kootenay School of Art which was looking for a permanent location to house its programs that were offered separately from the vocational school.

In 1975, the established vocational school was officially merged with Selkirk College.

To mark the importance of the

Toad Mountain area to Nelson’s mining past, the campus was renamed Silver King.

Over the years trades offerings have come and gone based on the needs of the economy.

The Silver King Campus has also housed other popular Selkirk College programs such as professional

cook training, ski resort operations and management (SROAM) and the hospitality and tourism program which have all since moved to Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus.

“As it was intended, the Silver King Campus has been an integral part of the regional economy for five decades,” said Selkirk College

President Angus Graeme.

“It’s incredible to think of the amount of students who have bettered their lives and contributed to our region’s economy because of the programs offered at the campus. Selkirk College is proud to be part Silver King’s legacy to this region and our province.”

Today the Silver King Campus is home to hairdressing, esthetics, carpentry, fine woodworking, heavy mechanical, plant operator, welding, electrical, millwright/machinist, metal fabricator, adult basic education, transitional training, and a wide range of community education courses and classes.

“We’ve always had a dedicated staff of seasoned trades people who are also really good instructors,” said Dan Obradovic, a 17year electrical program instructor who has spent the last six as the industry and trades training school chair.

“Our school is small and our community is small, which makes it easy to maintain contact with industry and modify our training to address needs.”

Selkirk College will celebrate the Silver King Campus for the next 12 months and officially mark the golden anniversary with an event in September.

Learn more about the Silver King Campus and the programs located on the Rosemont location at selkirk.ca.

Council approved a plan to raise the cost of parking permits from $20 to $30 on Monday.

“We’ve been reviewing all the fees and services, and we made an extensive list of the fees and services we needed to bring into line. Some of them haven’t looked at in many years,” said Mayor John

Dooley.

“We’re trying to get into the 21st century with our bylaws, fees and services. Consequently, they’re picking up as we go along,” he said.

“I think it’s very reasonable.

Councillor Bob Adams said that an increasing number of seniors have learned about the parking

passes and are acquiring them, which is part of what motivated the change.

“Seniors have finally realized its out there. The numbers have almost doubled in the last few years,” he said, adding that the bump in price will help the city’s revenue.

The parking permit hadn’t gone

up in price for over a decade, and was on the cheaper end of the spectrum compared to other municipalities.

“They’re still getting a crazy smoking deal,” said councillor Paula Kiss. “We’re just trying to bring it up to something slightly more reasonable.”

Nelson’s Silver King Campus officially opened in June of 1964 as the BC Vocational School. Currently home to Selkirk College’s trades programs, continuing education and community education, the campus is located on land that was once an orchard and farm.

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The hiring is part of a departmental restructuring announced earlier this year Innes and his family are making the move from the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in a matter of weeks. His first day on the job is July 14.

Innes said Nelson has been on his family’s radar for years — in fact, his wife came across the city’s job posting while she was looking into summer travel plans. The long-time engineer said his family is looking forward to Nelson’s legendary outdoor and cultural amenities, all so close by.

Innes has been with the City of Prince Albert for 11 years, where’s he’s tallied up a diverse amount of experience. He’s worked as public works engineer, utilities engi-

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“I was looking to change the perception of the festival to reflect younger, emerging artists and artists working in non traditional forms,” Harrower said.

“One way to do that was to create a flagship image that embraced irreverence.”

Harrower enlisted local artist Murray Kimber to create the cover image for the festival’s brochure and poster.

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Kimber asked the Kootenay Co-op for permission to reproduce a 14-foot high version of his art on the Hall Street side of the former Extra Foods Building.

Using a 3M film made specifically for brick and concrete, Kimber likes how the film adopts the surface texture of the wall, appearing more like paint than a printed graphic.

The Co-op enthusiastically got on board and Speedpro donated the printing and installation of the wall mural.

Artwalk opened on July 4th and runs through September 1 at 16 sites around Nelson.

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Community Events Nelson Public Library-Friday Tween Program 1 to 2 p.m. every week. Today’s (July 11) theme is Funny People! They will be learning magic tricks and reading books. Come on Tuesdays for the preschool program, ages 3-5 from 1-2 p.m. The July 15 theme is Something Funny is Going On Here. They will be reading some seriously silly books, and you can make your own funny glasses and mustaches! All-ages, free, Lego drop-in on Friday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Come hang out with them downstairs in the library to make boats, cars, airplanes, animals, and anything else your heart desires.

Don’t worry about registration, just come on in!

transects to count the birds and animal sign in areas of the park. Bring your binoculars! kokaneevisitorscentre.org.

Stories in the Park, July 12, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park visitors’ centre. Storytelling for all ages, every Saturday evening until the Labour Day weekend. Hosted by Kootenay EcoSociety, ecosociety.ca.

The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, bigscreen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), euchre (Thursdays 7 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcpming jam sessions. Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727/ 250352-6464.

Explore the night sky with Taghum Hall’s Starry Night Astronomy Program, Friday July 18 and 25. You can view the Sun through filtered telescopes Sunday, July 13 and 20, noon to 2 p.m. For more info, contact Wayne at 354-1586.

The first Wild and Wacky Wednesday for teens (entering Grade 7 in the fall) is July 16, 3 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Try out some Book Stuff! Bookends (painting), Bookface (photos) and Book tasting (sampling). Snacks and prizes. For more information jharris@ nelson.ca

Community Quilting Wednesdays, July 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have you always wanted to make a quilt, but don’t know how or need help finishing a quilting project? Women of all ages come together weekly to create beautiful quilts under the guidance of local quilter extraordinaire Susan Foot. Beginners and experienced quilters welcome at Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street.

Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free.

Thursday special event days, 1 to 2 p.m. at Nelson Public Library. This July 17 is sewing with special guest Laurie Mannings who is coming in to do some sewing with the kids.

Chasing Nelson’s Firebug: A Cultural and Historical Scavenger Hunt takes place on Sunday, July 27 at 4 p.m. Starting in August of 1911, a ‘firebug’ terrorized Nelson by lighting almost nightly fires. His story, along with Nelson’s unique history and culture, come alive in a brand new scavenger hunt, Chasing Nelson’s Firebug. For tickets go to eventbrite.ca/e/chasing-nelsons-firebug-acultural-historical-scavenger-hunt-tickets.

Contact Elliot Robins (250) 777-1313.

Join Kokanee Nature Adventures for teens on Thursday, July 31 at the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Animal Censusing and Behaviour - How many are there? And what do animals really do? Dr. Joanne Siderius, a wildlife biologist and the naturalist at Kokanee Creek will be your mentor in this module. You will use trail cameras, track “traps” and census transect techniques to see and track the animals that share the park with us. You will also use

Weekly meetings Non-structured, free flow Djembe circle every Monday night at Cottonwood Falls, 7 to 9 p.m. Come, chill, chat and play. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments that complement the rhythm. No experience necessary.

Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Co-op meeting room above Hipperson’s Hardware.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street.

Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-352-6008.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 onehour 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 please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar.

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 about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250352-7333.

MARKETS Downtown Local Market every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker Street. Find fresh local produce and locally made products including jewelry, pottery, paintings, natural body care items, essential oils, fresh flowers, garden stepping stones and clothing. For more info ecosociety.ca.

Salmo Valley Farmers Market every Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., 311 Railway Avenue until September 18. Come enjoy the beautiful Salmo Valley with local food, great music and kids entertainment all in one venue. More vendors welcome. Please contact Gabrielle at 250-357-0032 or email salmovalleyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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Cottonwood Community Market every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls park. Local food, produce, crafts and vendors. For more info, visit eco.society.ca.

Winlaw Sunday Market this July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sleep Is For Sissies, 5622 Highway 6. Farm fresh eggs, honey, imports and hand-crafted items.

Market Fest returns on Friday, July 25 with an amazing lineup of musicians, dancers, and vendors of all kinds. Join the EcoSociety for an evening of family-friendly fun with 100 vendors and six bands on two stages.

Market Fest runs from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker Street. A $5 donation is kindly requested for persons over 13 years of age. For more information markets@ecosociety.ca.

Workshops Register by July 15 for Medley Arts Camp in Crawford Bay from July 28 to August 1, for all ages. Theater arts, dance fusion, clowning for children, folk band basics, samba band, ukulele, singing, Balkan choir, mandolin, fiddle, accordion blues/improv, klezmer, commedia del arte masked clown, party dance, marimbas and stiltwalking.

Courses are one to two hours per day for four or five days. Prices per course range $40 to $80. Sign up for one to four courses at medleyartscamp.ca or phone 250-225-3333 Mountainside Chamber Music Festival clinics Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Cedar Hall, Overtone Studios-3141 Keniris Rd., Nelson.

Monday, July 14: Internationally acclaimed cellist, Tanya Prochazka “Talks Strings”. In this clinic she will be covering the wide world of string playing. Tuesday, July 15: Selkirk College’s violin and fiddler professor, Don Mac Donald is offering a clinic to learn to break free with “String Improvisation”.

Wednesday, July 16: Recording artist, Zavellena will present a “Canadian Folk Styles for string players” clinic. Get cultured and well traveled without getting on the plane with this fantastic performer. Thursday, July 17: Castlegar’s very own violinist and fiddler, Brie Hulbert will teach fiddling techniques for any string player. Come out and enjoy some of the many musical offerings this festival has to offer and see what Mountainside Chamber music is all about. Please visit mountainsidechambermusic.com. Audit the clinics by donation.

Friends of Kootenay Lake is hosting four free wildlife tree mapping workshops around Kootenay Lake. The workshops teach how to identify important wildlife trees and record their locations using GPS technology.

Wildlife trees are integral to a healthy ecosystem as over 70 species of vertebrates depend upon wildlife trees. Mapping wildlife trees is a step forward to protect a critical component of a healthy lake ecosystem. July 28: Argenta Community Hall, Argenta 7 to 9 p.m. July 29: Langham Theatre, Kaslo 7 to 9 p.m. July 31: Nelson Rod and Gun Club, Nelson 7 to 9 p.m. August 2: Gray Creek Hall, Gray Creek 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. To register, please email summerstaff@ friendsofkootenaylake.ca, or call 250-7774100.

Watershed stewardship workshop Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St.

Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street, Nelson. Speakers include forest ecologist Herb Hammond of Winlaw and Nadine Podmoroff of the Duhamel Watershed Alliance. The workshop is sponsored by KAIROS, an ecumenical group that works for social and environmental justice. Cost is $20, lunch included. Preregistration is requested.

Info: 250-352-9871.

Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

Fundraisers SEEDS raffle tickets for sale in front of Kootenay Co-op until Monday, July 14 to support their programs and win fabulous prizes. Win a flight over Kootenay Lake for two, two nights on the lake at the Prestige Lakeside with $100 gift certificate at Ric’s, and other great certificates for local food vendors in Nelson. Come by Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

Calling local artists! Friends of West Kootenay Parks is looking for you to participate in two 50/50 fundraisers on July 21 and August 23-24 in support of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre Hirea-Student program. For info contact Ron Robinson at robinson4065@gmail.com or 250-352-9898.

Be part of The 2014 Trail Kidney Walk on Sunday, August 24, 9 a.m. at Gyro Park, Trail. It’s The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s 50th anniversary. The Kidney Walks are community-led events dedicated to raising awareness and funds for kidney research.

Announcements St.Saviour’s Anglican Church continues to build on the success of its summer public tours by again throwing open its doors. St. Saviour’s, located at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets, is a by-law designated Heritage Church built in 1898 and is open for tours, 11 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Saturday during the months of July and August. Volunteer tour guides will be in attendance to answer questions. Tours are free, though donations are accepted.

Voting is now open for 2014 One Book, One Kootenawy. Nominated books include South of Elfrida by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s Unfinished Symphony by Fauquier resident Lucia Mann; and from Sparwood, Bobby Hutchinson, author of Blue Collar B&B. Author information can be found at obok.ca. A ballot box is located across from the Nelson library circulation desk until August 9. Cast your vote and be entered to win a copy of the selected title. One Kootenay selection will be announced on September 8.

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The third annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival runs from July 10 to 13. Highlights include appearances by mystery writer Gail Bowen, CBC host Eleanor Wachtel, and authors Sid Marty, Angie Abdou and Donna Morrissey as well as Canadian publisher and author Douglas Gibson. For more information and tickets visit emlfestival.com

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Friday, July 11th, 8:00 pm Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street

Tickets $20 at the church office or Eddy Music ($25 at the door)

Advance tickets are now available for the first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival, which will take place in a variety of studios, venues and parks around Nelson from September 12 to 14. This spiritually-charged festival will offer chances to meditate early in the morning or dance late at night. Follow #kootspirit on Facebook and Twitter or visit kootenayspiritfestival.ca.

Starbelly Jam runs from July 18 to July 20 in Crawford Bay. Performers include Mockingbird Orchestra, BC/DC, Trypta and Mrs. Strange. Advance tickets will go on sale July 17. For more information visit starbellyjam. org. Tickets range in price from $150 to $50.

Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Unity Music Festival runs from July 25 to 27 in Slocan. Performing artists include Los Rastrillos, Gaudi, Locarno and The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra. Early bird tickets are $65 until June 24. Day passes are also available.

Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit unitymusicfestival.ca.

The second annual Kaslo Guitar Festival takes place August 11 to 16. Guitarists Daniel Boyshow, Marc Teicholz, Rita Deane, Stephanie Judy and David Stewart make up the faculty. Classes and workshops run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day and there will be public concerts throughout the week featuring faculty members. For more information email kasloguitarfest@gmail.com or call 250-266-4623.

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Prochazka will host a Talking Strings clinic on July 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Cedar Hall at 3141 Keniris Road. Admission by donation.

For more information email mountainsidechambermusic@gmail.com.

Fernie author Angie Abdou is one of the participants in this year’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, which runs from July 10 to 13. Her latest book, Between, will be published in September.

August 1 to 3. Performers include George Leach, Current Swell, Maz and Craig Korth & Guilty Pleasures. Also featuring workshops on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a free concert downtown on Friday afternoon. Tickets online at kaslojazzfest.com or email tickets@kaslojazzfest.com.

MUSIC One-man band Jeff Pike, otherwise known as Windborn, returns to the Kayu’s Cafe in Winlaw at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Pike lays complex beats with foot percussion, and cuts through with powerful vocals. To reserve a table, call 250-226-7374.

The Good Ol’ Goats will play Kayu’s Cafe on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. This award-winning energetic Cranbrook band brings their own brand of bluegrass alt-folk to the dance floor. To reserve a table, call 250-226-7374.

Nelson teacher and musician Vanya will be performing at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar on July 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children. For more information visit vanyasmusic.com.

Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing will perform at Nelson United Church on Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m.

He will be performing with special guests.

All proceed will go towards the Nelson United Church. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and are available at the church office or Eddy Music.

Writers can learn from one of Canada’s finest in a special fiction workshop with awardwinning author Donna Morrissey. Hosted by the Nelson Public Library, the workshop runs Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. Cost of the workshop is $85. Email donnamorrissey@ ns.sympatico.ca to register.

Oxygen Art Centre presents a creative process workshop on fashion design with artist Natalie Purschwitz on July 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $160, or you can volunteer in exchange for tuition. Register online at oxygenartcentre.org

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The Boom Booms will be in Nelson on Friday to play a show at Spiritbar. Their album Love is Overdue has just been released. Doors at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

London’s Tantrum Desire make their return to Spiritbar on July 12 after hosting a sold-out show last summer and headlining Shambhala Music Festival in 2012. They will be playing with Slim Pickins and Jungle D. Tickets are $20. Doors at 10 p.m. Tickets available at the Hume Hotel.

Seun Kuti, youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. with DJ Papa Roots and Egypt 80. Tickets are $30 and are available from the Hume Hotel’s website.

Workshops Internationally acclaimed cellist Tanya

Summer camps at Oxygen Art Centre include a fashion camp from July 21 to 25 and an animal totem camp from July 28 to August 1. Costs vary. For more information and to register online visit oxygenartcentre.org

Performing arts The Secret Garden, a summer youth program musical, will play at the Capitol Theatre from July 24 to 26. Shows start at 7:30 Thursday to Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The story, set in the early twentieth century, tells the story of a young English girl born and raised in India who is orphaned by a cholera outbreak.

Visual arts The Nelson Public Library is featuring the work of local painter George Michael Binns for the months of July and August. New work will replace the current show at the beginning of August.

The 26th annual Artwalk festival began July 4 and will feature work from 27 artists proudly displayed in 16 businesses throughout downtown Nelson. For more information visit ndac.ca

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July 11th - The Boom Booms w/ guests July 12th - Tantrum Desire (UK) w/ Slim Pickins July 17th - The Good Ol’ Goats July 18th - Stickybuds July 19th - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Papa Roots July 22nd - Charlie Hunter w/ Scott Amendola & DJ Olive July 23rd - Great Lake Swimmers July 25th - Kootenay Swing July 26th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke July 29th - The Sadies

This year, artist George Binns worked feverishly on his new acrylic paintings, which have a surreal, Salvador Dali-esque quality and a more stylized, graphic composition than his past work.

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George Binns’ acrylic paintings will be showcased at the library

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July 30th - Krafty Kuts Aug 1st - Stylust Beats w/ Digs Aug 7th - The Pack A.D. w/ Rhoneil Aug 9th - David Vest Aug 13th - III.Gates Aug. 15th - Mindil Beach w/ Hot Knox & Catalyst Aug. 16th - Big Sam’s Funky Nation w/ guest Aug. 22nd - Tofu Stravinsky & Buckman Coe Aug. 23rd - Sweet Pickle Aug 29th - Five Alarm Funk w/ guests Sept 5th - Moontricks Sept 6th - Road Kings Rooftop Dance Sept 12th - Sonny Rhodes

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hen George Michael Binns first arrived in Nelson 13 years ago, he felt like had left Babylon and arrived in a place of refuge. He somehow knew, instinctually, that he’d arrived where he needed to be.

“You stand on Baker Street and you feel like the rest of the world’s on the other side of those hills doing their crazy things and they can go right ahead,” said Binns. “The first day I walked down the street I knew this was where the spirit wanted me.”

He had a similar catharsis recently, when he started to experiment with his painting style. His nature-inspired work, which has been shown and celebrated in the Kootenays over 36 times in the past decade, was starting to dissatisfy him. He

wanted to try something different, and found himself returning to the basics of composition: colouring mixing and design.

But more importantly, he knew he had to get in touch with the spirit that had guided him here in the first place.

“I needed to allow it to come. I couldn’t force it, you see? You get out of the way and you don’t know what’s going to happen,” he said. “I’m a co-creator with the big guy.”

This year Binns worked feverishly on his new acrylic paintings, which have a surreal, Salvador Daliesque quality and a more stylized, graphic composition than his past work. At times, Binns said, his new technique feels so

simple it’s almost like “paint by numbers”. He said he felt an assurance that the spirit was guiding his paintbrush.

Though he had more than enough to show for his planned library installment, Binns embarked on a whole new creative mission a few months ago. He compared his newfound work ethic to an addiction, or maybe a form of madness.

He spent 12, 14, 16 hours a day hunched over an easel, sometimes seven days a week. He neglected his personal hygiene, stopped making social calls and even continued working through an eye surgery.

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“I could feel it coming. This whole new body of work. This whole new style, technique. It felt so comfortable so relaxed,” he said. “I just couldn’t stop.”

Binns said creative work has never been about fame and fortune for him. He’s happy to slowly endeavour towards a greater creative honesty, and to immerse himself in the process.

Though his work has been sold and praised, he said he still feels dissatisfied. Nothing has been quite good enough yet.

“But I’m still working, buddy,” he said.

Now Binns’ work is complete, and for the months of July and August his paintings will be on proud display at the library. Binns plans to swap in the newer work for the month of August.

For more information, visit George Binns website at gbinns. com.

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Multi-media art project ‘three years in the making’

Honouring Chinese immigrants Will Johnson Nelson Star

You could be easily forgiven for being unaware that Nelson ever had a Chinatown, but a new art exhibition aims to change that.

“Our Chinatown is completely invisible here. There’s no evidence,” said Nicola Harwood, one of the artists responsible for High Muck a Muck: Playing Chinese, a new art exhibition and website at Oxygen Art Centre.

The project aims to commemorate the Chinese communities of Nelson and BC. Nelson’s Chinatown, according to Harwood, was centred on Vernon Street and stretched down the slope towards Front Street.

“In the early days those were mobile labour communities, but as time went on there started to be shopkeepers, restaurants,” she said.

The community kept getting pushed down the hill towards Kootenay Lake, and eventually disappeared. It took the artists some time to figure out how best to honour their memory, and they proposed then discarded a number of ideas before settling.

“This project grew quite a bit.

We wanted it to be both about contemporary and historical issues,” she said.

The creative team, from left to right, (bottom row) Nicola Harwood and Thomas Loh (top row) Jin Zhang, Bessie Wapp and Fred Wah Nicola Harwood photo The collaborative team was created by a group of Nelson and Vancouver artists including Nicola Harwood, former director of Oxygen Art Centre, Fred Wah, former Poet Laureate of Canada, artist / performers Bessie Wapp and Thomas Loh and composer Jin Zhang.

Significant artistic contributions also came from Nelson performer, Hiromoto Ida, visual artist, Tomoyo Ihaya and electronic artist

This art work, by Tomoyo Ihaya, can be seen on the website.

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As well, many community members contributed oral histories and stories, including Cameron Mah and Lawrence Mar, both of Nelson.

At the exhibit, visitors are invited to participate in the gamble of immigration by filling in their own family immigration histories and playing the Pak Ah Pu lottery.

The materials created by the artists, including poems, images, music, video and interviews, are triggered by audience interaction with the lottery – taking each person to their own destination and leaving them with a fortune.

“For me what was interesting is it was an kind of immigration for all the artist too. We were trying to learn to speak a new language in the this whole other world, expressing ourselves through digital format,” she said.

The project is also an interactive website where all the materials of the exhibition can be experienced on-line. The exhibition runs until July 19. Oxygen is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.

The interactive website is now live at http://highmuckamuck.ca/.

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Good Ol’ Goats to play in Winlaw Kayu’s Café in Winlaw is presenting the Good Ol’ Goats playing Friday July 18 at 8 p.m.

This energetic band brings their own brand of bluegrass alt-folk to the dance floor with infectious rhythms, beautiful acoustic instrumentation, heartfelt melodies and clever lyrics that are unexpectedly mature, nuanced and just plain fun.

The Good Ol’ Goats are Nolan Ackert on lead vocals, banjo and guitar; Angus Liedtke on

Thirty-two internationally acclaimed choristers will present a fun, perfect-for-summer, concert. Featuring the California sounds of the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas, Broadway selections, hit songs from Chicago and the Jackson 5, and jazz classics like Route 66.

The Good Ol’ Goats will perform in Winlaw on July 18 at Kayu’s Cafe. Show starts at 8 p.m. guitar, banjo, harmonica lin, backing vocals and Martin on piano and and vocals; Theo Moore fiddle; Joelle Winkel on trumpet. on standup bass and mandolin and backing For more informabacking vocals; Angus vocals; Julian Bueckert tion, call Kayu’s Café at MacDonald on mando- on drums; and Danica 250-226-7374.

Tickets: $15 (adults), $10 (students), children 5 and under free Tickets available at Otter Books, 398 Baker Street, Nelson, BC (250) 352-3434

Tuesday, July 29th, 7:30 PM Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, B.C.

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Richard Wagamese and Joseph Boyden aren’t enough.

To have a balanced, representative literature in our country we need more than two aboriginal literary superstars according to Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm.

“This has been happening since the ’70s,” said Akiwenzie-Damm.

“There’s always a few writers who really make it. Maria Campbell in the ’70s. Thomas King was really hot for a while. There have always been a few that have broken through into the mainstream.

Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm What I’d like to see is something “Oh, and more women would a lot broader than that,” she said.

Akiwenzie-Damm, who is an be nice too,” she said.

Akiwenzie-Damm will be parinternational known writer, spoken word performer, editor and ticipating in a panel on indigenous publishing in Canada on Satpublisher at Kegedonce urday, July 12 as part of Press, is also a proud the Elephant Mountain member of the ChipLiterary Festival. pewas of Nawash She will be joined First Nation. She

by Gary Gottfriedlives and works in son. The event will NeyaashiniinigmiAPPROVED happen at Hart Hall ing, Ontario. And at 510 Carbonate from she’s passionate about 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. telling the stories and “I’m looking forward publishing the work of to sharing with people what we other First Nations’ artists.

According to her, Canada is do,” said Akiwenzie-Damm, who said most people have no idea way behind.

“I know from my travels that the breadth of aborigiPenguin, in New Zealand, they’ve nal creative work that’s committed to publishing Maori available.

For instance, they writers for a few decades now.

When those kinds of break- recently published a throughs happen here, that’s when fantasy trilogy by Danit will make a big difference,” she iel Heath Justice, a children’s book by Gottsaid.

“Instead of having one or two friedson called Jimmy in the limelight, there should be Tames Horses, and what a broader range of voices being Akiwenzie-Damm calls published and promoted at that “a bunch of firsts”, including the first aborigilevel,” she said.

nal erotica and the first aboriginal science fiction book. Apparently graphic novels are really taking off too.

Which, of course, begs the question: what exactly qualifies as aboriginal? Is it the work itself, or just the artist?

“That’s something we’re grappling with right now. We get submissions from indigenous writers where the content is obviously from an indigenous perspective and set in our communities or has main characters that are obviously indigenous, but we’re also getting submissions not obviously about indigenous types of things.

I guess all I can say right now is we’re grappling with it.”

Akiwenzie-Damm recently attended a circle of aboriginal editors’ meeting in Saskatoon, and said she came away feeling thrilled.

“As indigenous editors and publishers we often work alone.

There’s been no association or central group that can discuss the issues we face. At the circle we talked about publishing and editing as cultural practice. We were having those first conversations,” she said.

“I think what’s starting to happen, at least with my company, is a big part of our mandate is opening people up to indigenous literature that’s outside of what they normal think it would be,” she said.

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Brass quintet plays Crawford Bay Five of the Kootenays’ finest musicians are reuniting this week for a concert in Crawford Bay. The Kootenay Brass Quintet – featuring trumpeters Laurel Ralston and Tim Bullen, hornist Arnie Satanove, trombonist Keith Todd, and tubist Robin Clegg – will perform a fun, energetic, and diverse programme of favourite classical, ragtime, jazz, showtunes, and more.

The group formed in 2013 after several years playing together in the Symphony of the Kootenays, but the five musicians have performed in a wide range of settings – funk, rock, folk, and jazz bands, musical theatre, orchestral and chamber music.

Tim, Arnie, and Robin continue to be based in Nelson, while Keith and Laurel will be returning from their new homes, in Whitehorse and Ottawa respectively. The quintet is excited to get together again one year after their first concert tour.

“Our East Kootenay tour in 2013 was a huge success,” said Laurel. “We had a tonne of fun, and great audiences everywhere we played. It’s such a treat to

make music with friends as talented as these.”

The Kootenay Brass Quintet’s upcoming performance will showcase the group’s skill and artistry with great selections written especially for brass quintet – like renowned Canadian composer Howard Cable’s ever-popular A Newfoundland Sketch and 17th century antiphonal pieces by Paul Peuerl – and excellent arrangements of hit Broadway tunes, folk songs, military band standards, and even rock.

“One of the best things about brass instruments is their versatility,’ says tubist and arranger Robin. “They can be loud and flashy or soft and lyrical, sound regal and dignified or raucous and jazzy. Brass instruments have been used for centuries all over the world in art music and folk music. We want to give our audience a taste of what these instruments can do.”

The Kootenay Brass Quintet has just completed shows in Rossland and last night in Nelson. The next show takes place tonight (Friday, July 11) at 7 p.m. at Harrison Memorial Church in Crawford Bay. Admission by donation.

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Padma Viswanathan set novel in fictional Kootenay town

Author explores Air India debacle WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

For internationally acclaimed author Padma Viswanathan, Nelson has always held a strange allure.

“My first memories are of Nelson, and then we left, and so it has really remained for me a place of romance in my imagination,” the author told the Star during an afternoon chat in Lakeside Park.

“I had this romance with Nelson, as though it contained a parallel existence I never got to have,” she said.

That fascination compelled Viswanathan to immortalize Nelson, albeit under a different name, in her most recent novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rao. The novel takes place partially in a Kootenay town called Lohikarma, complete with local landmarks such as the man-sized gargoyle on Front Street and the big orange bridge.

Viswanathan’s novel follows Ashwin Rao, an Indian psychologist trained in Canada, as he attempts to complete a study of comparative grief by interviewing people who lost a loved one to the Air India terrorist attacks of 1985.

“I didn’t set out to write a book about the Air India bombings,” said Viswanathan.

Originally she was writing about a man who loses faith in his guru, and she wanted to explore the strange ways grief manifests itself.

But while she was writing, the Air India trial was in the news and she found herself getting sucked into the courtroom intrigue.

Rao became her fictional counterpart in the discovery process.

“He comes to Canada in 2003 for the beginning of the trial. His sister and her two children were on the plane,” she said.

“He realizes at some point, sitting in the courtroom, that he couldn’t care less what the outcome of the trial is. What he wants to know is how people have fared since then,

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Will Johnson photo what has happened in the lives of people like him.”

Rao decides to travel across Canada interviewing dozens of people who lost family and friends in the terrorist attack, and he starts chronicling what has happened in the twenty years since.

Viswanathan was living in the United States when the Air India trial was on TV, but she said updates were sparse.

“Maybe someone much more media-savvy than I was at 16 might have been able to follow it, but even my father, who’s pretty much a newshound, said he didn’t hear much.”

There were numerous breaks in the proceedings, and then famously no convictions, but what ultimately interested Viswanathan was the inquiry into the multi-faceted, twenty-year affair.

“The Canadian government finally did a complete inquiry into the bungling (of the Air India case)… the failure to prevent it, the failure to investigate it, the failure to bring anybody to trial and the failure to convict. It was a whole cascade of mistakes,” she said.

But when asked to summarize what exactly went

wrong, she deferred to the experts.

“I don’t think there’s a capsule answer for that, that hasn’t already been given.

The inquiry takes 8,000 pages or something to describe it. I would be incredibly hubristic to attempt to give you something in sound byte form,” she said. “It was a very complex matrix of historical and personal factors that led to this failure at any number of levels.”

Viswanathan started studying the political and social antecedents to the attack, and found some surprising and little-known historical facts.

“The bombing that happened in June 1985, most people thought it was a reprisal for the Amritsar massacre, the storming of the Golden Temple about a year earlier,” she said. “In between these two incidents on Halloween of 1984 Indira Gandhi was assassinated. She was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguard, presumably for her ordering the storming.”

For three days after the assassination, New Delhi saw mob violence and looting.

“There were really targeted assaults on Sikhs, and Sikh-owned businesses and homes in New Delhi. Hoodlums, really.

There was violence in other cities but it was shut down by local governments.

But then, in Delhi, nobody went out and stopped it.”

She said this could’ve possibly be a partial impetus to the tragedy.

“Many people could see it as a reprisal for that rather than the much earlier storming of the Golden Temple.”

“I’m trying to represent in fiction these cycles of violence. Once I got to one point, I had to look at the point before. And then the point before that. I ended up scrolling back in Canadian history, and then British colonial history and basically back into the ether,” she said.

“There’s no point at which you can say this conflict began.”

For more information visit Padma Viswanathan’s website at padmaviswanathan.com.

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Plan ahead for the perfect outdoor meal Outdoor cooking is one of the best ways to embrace and celebrate the warmer temperatures. “Dining out” takes on an entirely new meaning in temperate climates or when summer arrives. Rather than being cooped up inside for meals, diners flock to cafes and restaurants that boast patio seating to enjoy a bit of scenery and fresh air with their meals.

When the sun comes out and the breezes are warm, blooming gardens and trellis-covered restaurant patios can be ideal dining spots to grab a meal. Good food combined with a hearty dose of fresh air can make everything from a cappuccino to a hamburger taste better.

Considering the best outdoor-dining spots can fill up quickly, and enjoying a meal outside takes a bit of finesse, follow these tips to make the most of any outdoor-dining experience. ❑ Make a reservation. Outdoor seating is not always easy to get. To ensure you will have a spot at your favorite restaurant, call ahead and reserve a table. Otherwise, you may have to wait quite a while for a table to become available or be forced to sit inside. ❑ Scout out restaurants beforehand.

If you are hoping to try a restaurant that boasts outdoor dining, plan a visit to see the layout of the space. Many restaurants, even those without ample outdoor space, cater to the outdoor-seating crowd, even if their outdoor dining area is limited to a handful of cafe tables placed near the

Summer is here and that means patios are open for business. curb. Visit the restaurant ahead of time to ensure that the outdoor seating is more amenable to an enjoyable meal. ❑ You might prefer a restaurant with overhead coverage. It is one thing to want to eat outdoors, and entirely another to be subjected to the wrath of Mother Nature.

An outdoor seating area should be comfortable, offering the best blend of fresh air

and ample protection from the elements.

Umbrellas or a covered patio can provide shelter should it start to drizzle or you need relief from the summer sun. ❑ Expect some uninvited guests. Dining outside means bees, flies, birds, and other animals. Those who are deathly afraid of all buzzing insects may want to eat indoors instead.

❑ Check for a dedicated outdoor waitstaff. Unless there is a waitstaff assigned to outdoor seating, you may spend more time than you anticipated waiting for service outdoors.

Waiters may not realize you are outside, and it can be easy to forget about patrons who are not seated in the heart of the restaurant.

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Combine flour and pepper in large Ziploc bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with flour mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl; pour over chicken. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Add cashews and stir. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings.

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Cyclist takes on best in the world

At the start of the BC Bike Race, Hauck was in the crowd behind the likes of Catherine Pendrel Canadian Olympic and 2013 world champion.

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Hauck the second Canadian to complete 2014 BC Bike Race Tamara Hynd

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ocal cyclist Travis Hauck won big last week at the BC Bike race. Hauck was the second Canadian finisher in the seven day, seven stage cross country marathon mountain bike race. The race began in North Vancouver, moved over to Vancouver Island, across to Powell River, down the Sunshine Coast and over to Squamish before the grand finish in Whistler.

Hauck, 36, finished 11th in the open men’s solo category in spite of picking up a cold on day three. Not bad considering he was competing against professional racers from 26 different countries.

Professional riders included event winner Canadian Khris Sneddon, a 32-year old Kona racer from Sechelt, who also won the race last year.

Lea Davison (United States) took the ladies solo lead while Olympian and 2013 world champion Catherine Pendrel won with team luna chix.

Rest is a precious commodity on a seven day race. His cold didn’t effect his performance during the day but it impeded his rest at night.

Between the camping, traveling, trying to clean and prepare his bike for the next day of racing there wasn’t a lot of time for sleep. Hauck was up at 5:30 a.m. to eat two hours before the 8 a.m. starts.

It was his first time at the race but he has been racing successfully for years.

The BC Bike Race has been on his to do list for a long time. When a fellow cyclist friend sponsored his $2,500 entry fee, added to the continued support of Oso Negro, NRG and Gerick Cycle and Ski, he jumped at the opportunity.

When asked how long he has

Station, down Fat Chance to the rail grade, down Log Jam and the Svoboda trail network, every day for seven days.

The riding was a mixture of rail beds, logging road, single track with 310 km (44 kms/day) and 10, 000 metres elevation climbed over the seven days. Each stage was added for the combined lowest time.

His cross country racing bike has full suspension with four inches of travel that locks out and weighs only 24 pounds thanks to the carbon fibre frame.

What gave Hauck the competitive edge over his international competitors? He said he beat guys because he didn’t go full-on in the technical sections.

“I was smooth and steady and was going hard. There were lots of injuries.”

He explained that a Norwegian rider on a hard-tail kept pace with him until they would hit the root sections.

“He would fall back then. On day six, he crashed and broke his helmet. Luckily he didn’t get too injured but he could not finish the race on day seven.”

The technical riding in Nelson also helped prepare him for the more technical section in Squamish. His total race time was 16 hours and 41 minutes.

In spite of his cold, Hauck said

he almost felt rested going into the race. Two years ago he was racing every two weeks. Curiously he said he hasn’t been racing as much since his son was born a year ago so “I almost felt rested for this.”

With a success like this he would like to do the race again.

But he does have his sights set on races in other countries like the Trans Andies, Trans Portugal and Cape Epic in South Africa.

And he will likely race Sufferfest in Kaslo and New Denver this September.

The 100 km race also offers a shorter 40 km route. It’s not surprising that Hauck can claim he is the only person to complete the entire 140 kms.

“They started the 100 km route earlier. I just happened to finish it when they began the 40 km leg so I kept going.”

Travis’ second highest placed Canadian finish seems to be inspiring local riders to sign up for the 2015 race which is already 70 per cent full with a 600 racer cap.

For a taste of the race, check out Hauck in the video link. (At the video three minute mark, he arrives at the tent and high fives the support crew before dropping into an enduro decent. As one of Hauck’s fans said, who says dad’s aren’t fast?

“The technical riding in Nelson also helped prepare him for the more technical section in Squamish. His total race time was 16 hours and 30 minutes.”

Nelson’s Travis Hauck finished 11th in the open men’s solo category Tamara Hynd photo

been training for the event, he said, “All my life.” He began training specifically for the race in February. By April he was riding four days a week

for two hours.

He said the BC Bike Race would be comparable to biking the Nelson routes of Silver King to Mountain

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Last weekend in Vancouver, Nelson’s Matti Erickson of the Kootenay Chaos Track Club, broke his own BC provincial record in the 1.000-metre run.

He proved to be the best in the 100-metre, 200-metre, 600-metre and hurdle races.

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The Nelson Star is collecting laptops that can re-directed to others in the community that cannot afford a computer but whose lives would benefit from being able to regularly access email and the internet.

Please drop off your donated laptop at the Nelson Star office at 514 Hall St. Nelson during the office hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday. * Please ensure that you include the charging cord. **If the computer is not in working condition, we are unable to make repairs at this time.

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Kootenay Jiujitsu has strong showing at Western Canadian championships

Medal haul for local club

Kootenay Jiujitsu had a good showing at the Western Canadian championships in Penticton last week.

Tzohi McDonald won gold in no gi and silver in gi.

Tajudin McDonald won silver in no gi and Sejah McDonald won silver in gi.

Hazel McDonald won a bronze in girls gi, and Nelson’s Kootenay Jiujitsu instructor Brent McDonald won gold in masters, and bronze in masters open weight category.

The Kootenay Jiujitsu team brought back first place in the team no gi division and third in the gi division.

The kids took third in team no gi and gi.

This is a small club up against some very skilled teams from Western Canada and organizers are all proud of the work the team has done.

To win the team trophies against teams with many more students is a great accomplishment for the local club.

They want to thank all those who helped and supported the athletes in training for this event. They would not be Western Canadian champions without that support.

Nelson Kootenay Jiujitsu head instructor Brent McDonald accepts his medal.

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Balfour golfers play 15 hours for ALS On June 23, Craig Wilkinson and Braden Clapp golfed for 15 hours to raise awareness and funds for ALS, which is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that can affect anyone at any time.

They played from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and golfed a total of 360 holes.

Combined, the golf professionals got 72 birdies and sixeagles.

The pair collected approximately $1,800 and are still accepting donations for the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.

Balfour Golf Course is one of 37 golf courses located across BC participating in the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS. Donald Miyazaki, executive director of the PGA of BC said “On behalf of the association, I am extremely excited for the PGA of BC’s ninth year of participation with Golfathon for ALS, benefiting the ALS Society of BC patient services. In our eight years of involvement, the efforts of our members have generated over $869,000.

“We have also assisted the over 2,800 individuals in Brit-

ish Columbia whom are fighting this deadly disease. I am confident that with the continued support of our members, 2014 will be the year where the program will eclipse the $1 million mark.”

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere.

Typically the person is im-

mobilized within two to five years of the initial diagnosis.

There is no known cause or cure yet, but there is hope through the ALS Society of BC. Proceeds from the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS provide important support services to ALS patients and research to find a cure.

Donations can still be made on behalf of Balfour golf Course in person at the Pro Shop or online.

Visit golfathonforals.ca for mire details.

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Kaslo church welcomes guest pastor In 1942, thousands of Japanese-Canadians were removed from the Coast, and interned in the Kootenays.

It was a very traumatic time for these people, as many of them left good jobs, fine homes, families were separated, and they were experiencing uncertainty and fear about the future, plus the many restrictions imposed on them.

Many of these internees were settled in Kaslo, and among them was the Rev. Kosoburo Shimuzu, who had left a thriving United Church congregation in Vancouver, and found himself and family in this small interior mining town .

Rev Shimuzu approached the Rev. H. Armitage, who was the minister of St. Andrew’s United at that time, and was invited to use the church for his services, with members of his Vancouver congregation who were also interned here.

This was the beginning of a very rich sharing, and mutual understanding between the two congregations, that continued as long as Rev. Shimuzu was here.

Some of these Japanese-Canadians remained in the area, and have been valuable contributing citizens.

Kaslo has been blessed with the contributing support of Mrs Aya Higashi, both at St Andrew’s and in the Kaslo teaching profession.

When a fire destroyed the heritage hall, Mr. Tonmy Baba was the supervising contractor. Kaslo has been enriched by these, and other Japanese-Canadians who remained in this area, and made their homes here.

In 2009, a service of celebration and dedication of a Heritage plaque was held with Rev. Shelley StickelMiles conducting the service, and guest Dr. Sus Tabata and Aya Higashi unveiling the plaque.

This brass plaque which is affixed at the door of St Andrew’s recognizes the church as being a sanctuary for the interned Japanese-Canadians from 1942-48 In the past two years, during the Saddle-Bag Church Services, St. Andrew’s congregation has been fortunate to host, as one of their guest ministers, Pastor George Takashima, from Lethbridge. Pastor Takashima is returning again this year and will be taking the July 20 and 27, 10 a.m. church services at St. Andrew’s.

As a child, Takashima would come to St. Andrew’s services with his father, and he has fond memories of that time.

In the past 66 years, St. Andrew’s has not forgotten the blessings that came with these Japanese-Canadian internees, and they hold a significant place in this church’s history. They left us with their legacy of facing challenges, and moving forward ,which is what sustained them. St. Andrew’s adopted that same philosophy.

Teacher hosts concert

Local musician and singer Vanya will be performing at Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar on July 12 at 8 p.m.

Born and raised in Grand Forks, Vanya spent two years as the music teacher for Nelson Waldorf school and directed several choirs while tutoring students throughout the Kootenay-Boundary.

Vanya displayed a musical gift as a toddler, improvising original melodies by ear on a toy keyboard where he was arranging songs from his native Doukhobor culture.

He has studied music extensively, graduating with honours at the conservatory, college and university levels.

He also plays in a number of bands, and has toured international.

For more information visit vanyasmusic.com

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ociological research in Canada as well as census data identifies many Canadians as “spiritual but not religious.” There have been many discussions in religious traditions about what this means, including the Christian context out of which I come. While my definition has evolved over the years, I define being religious as the desire to be part of a spiritual community.

I understand the skepticism about institutional Christianity. In Canada, the Church operated Indian Residential Schools and, along with the federal govNelson Christian Science Society ernment, participated in the genocide of 1st Nations. There A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA have been sexual abuse scandals where the Church didn’t deal in a criminal manner with abusive priests and minisSunday Service in Balfour 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. ters. The Church can be staid and prop up the status quo; it can be exclusive and judgmental.

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Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services 10 am

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12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays

Please join us at 1502 Granite Road

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“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ___

CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

Anglican Church of Canada

St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday Service 10:30 a.m 2014 Heritage Church Tours July & August Tues. – Sat. 11 am-3 pm St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road, Balfour Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs (office hours may vary in summertime) 250.352.5711 • stsaviours@netidea.com

ALL ARE WELCOME!

But there is also a deep spirituality to the Christian context. The desert mothers and fathers left a rich legacy of meditation and silent contemplative experience. Many of us have worked hard at creating inclusive, welcoming communities where, for example, LGBTQ people are welcome and the atmosphere is not judgmental but welcoming, loving and compassionate. As an institution, the United Church apologized for its part in Indian Residential Schools and was an active support of 1st Nations people in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Post-modern churches encourage questions; they also emphasize relationships and the journey of life.

NO GATHERING THIS SUNDAY JOIN US STARTING NEXT SUNDAY FOR OUTDOOR, EVENING GATHERING BBQ’S

Displaced rhythms?

Come experience ours!

Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook

Unity Centre of the Kootenays Speaker Rev. Tammy St. Amand Topic: “The most wonderful idea in the universe” 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m.

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Nelson United Church

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd

Hear the Story of Jacob

All are Welcome

Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“Special Guest Speaker” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

In terms of s p i r i t u a l i t y, post-modern churches are open and welcome a diversity of spiritual perspectives.

What makes these congregations vibrant is that people choose to be together with other progressive, spiritual people.

In our individualistic society, the challenge is that it is easy to be spiritual on our own.

When we gather with others in community, i.e. being religious, our spiritual values come to the fore and we learn and grow as people.

David Boyd of Nelson United Church

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KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking a Youth Grants Coordinator. Successful applicant will be an organized leader with strong communication skills and an ability to connect with youth.

Please visit: www.kootenaykids.ca for full job posting

DJM Contracting Ltd. Rossland BC Is currently seeking skilled experienced Apprentices/Journeyman for full-time work in the West Kootenay region.

Ideal applicants would have experience in both Residential and Commercial sectors with a proven track record of safe practices, a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a professional attitude.

DJM offers a competitive wage and benefit package with possible permanent year round employment. Please forward Resume/Cover letter to:

Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30 - 3:00 May 17 to Oct 25 Cottonwood Falls Park Downtown Nelson Local Market Wed 9:30 - 3:00 June 11 to Sept 24 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 June 27 * July 25 * Aug 22 200 & 300 Blocks Baker St. Nelson For more information ecosociety.ca

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

Help Wanted Lost & Found FOUND: Handbag, all ID gone, Uphill, Wed July 2nd Email: jki447275@gmail.com KEYS FOUND: Four keys on a key ring found in front of 904 Stanley St, Fri June 27th. Call 250-354-4942 to claim.

Lost: Uphill, Sat June 28th, Zelda Female Siamese Cross Cat, 11 months old, gray & white, bright blue eyes, has tattoo 250 505-5441

Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Seeking Cook/Kitchen Prep to join our dynamic team at Mountain Trek Health Retreat in Ainsworth.

Our ideal candidate is motivated, positive, flexible and has experience with healthy food preparation.

Email resume to info@mountaintrek.com

Kokanee Glacier Resort is now accepting resumes for Housekeeping email:kgresort@shaw.ca or call 250 825-9421

CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant needed Full-Time for maturity leave to start Sept please drop resume to: Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 352-5886 no phone calls please.

Loader Crusher operator required, wage DOE, Reply to Box 275, c/o Kootenay Advertiser, 1510 2nd St N., Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3L2

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Fern Porteous

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Apply in person to Julie or Roz, or email resume to chahko@chatters.ca

Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA www.kidney.ca

REBAR INSTALLERS NEEDED 24 HOUR CONCRETE GRAIN SILO FORM POUR NORTH VANCOUVER (accommodations provided)

Education/Trade Schools

with at least 1 year experience.

We offer benefits including medical, dental & year round paid education with a potential signing bonus.

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Safety Conscious, Professional Drivers Req. 5-8 Axle End Dump Configurations.

Min. 3 years winter mountain driving &/or construction trucking exp. Must be selfmotivated, mechanically inclined, efficient, accountable & a team player. $70,000+/year + Bonuses & BeneďŹ ts!

Send resume, current abstract & indicate position. ronsing@telus.net Fax: (1)403-236-8216

FULL-TIME HAIRSTYLIST

info@djmcontracting.com Fax: 250 362-7299 or at 2096 Second Ave in Rossland.

Employment

DRIVERS & Owner Operators (Teams & Singles)

Chatters Salon is looking for a

Fern Porteous passed away very peacefully at Hospice on May 17th, 2014. Her family is grateful for the care taken of her by the Hospice staff and volunteers, the medical staff at the Royal Jubilee, the staff at the Oak Bay Lodge and the care aids from Beacon Community Services.

Fern was born in Nelson, BC, on February 23rd, 1927. She went to school there and started her working career at a bank, leaving them in disgust when the bank gave her a raise only because the new minimum wage law required it.

She was much sought after, and much better paid, as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;girl Fridayâ&#x20AC;? for various businesses in Nelson. She met Donald Porteous when he returned to Nelson after serving as a pilot in WWII. After a three year courtship, they eloped and on October 9th, 1948, they had a double wedding in Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene, Idaho, with their lifelong friends Peggy and Bob Collinson.

Fern was a hard worker, organized and disciplined, which she needed as she worked outside the home while the children were young. Whatever she took on, she did it with a will. She was one of the driving forces behind the Nelson Riding Club, she played duplicate bridge and became an avid golfer. She was sought after by novice golfers for her kindness, patience and advice during the arduous rounds at the Nelson golf club.

After she and Don moved to Victoria, she became a regular on the garage sale circuit and learned all the best thrift stores in Victoria and Sidney. She repaired and refurbished items for the craft fairs at Capital UU church in James Bay and supported Our Place with donations of cash and kind. She followed style and fashion in clothes and decor and loved to know â&#x20AC;&#x153;what people are wearingâ&#x20AC;?. She enjoyed volunteering at the Hospice gift shop, until her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health made that impossible.

She was known for her big smile and her great sense of humour. She even had the hospice nurses laughing with her during her final days.

She was a generous, practical and principled person with a deep sense of fairness and a disdain for hypocrisy and arrogance. She followed politics and voted in every election, often cancelling out her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote. She would be disappointed not to be able cast her ballot in the next election. Her husband died in 2010 and she greatly missed discussing news and politics with him.

She was also predeceased by her brother, Bill Openshaw, but is survived by her children: Lee, Neil, Laraine (Shedden), Janice and her son- in- law and friend Frank Shedden; grandchildren, Lee Shedden (Fiona), Lindsay Shedden, Bonnie Belan (Kurt); great-grandchildren Raine, Cleo and Kasey; and cousins June, Kathy and Hannah Hewitt.

No service by request.

Be part of a landmark project, recognized throughout Vancouver, then Come back to grow with us at LMS Reinforcing Steel Group!

Our City infrastructure could not be built without experienced professionals like YOU! Project Duration: Monday, July 21st - Monday, July 28th, 2014 Number of Vacancies: 50 Requirements: Looking for DEPENDABLE and HARD working professionals who can commit to: seven (7) to eight (8) straight days (Monday to Monday) of twelve (12) hour shifts (see below for either Days OR Nights).

Shifts: 1) Day = 7am to 7pm; OR 2) Night = 7pm to 7am (premium rate paid) BeneĹľts: â&#x20AC;˘ Accommodation (if you reside out of North Vancouver area) â&#x20AC;˘ Meals provided (During shifts) â&#x20AC;˘ Completion Bonus (if all 7 days of 12 hour shift is completed).

Application requirements: Send your Letter of intent/interest and point form Resume (outlining your previous experience & transferable skills) and preferred shift (Day or Night) via: careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;SILO-July2014â&#x20AC;? in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.

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We currently have the following career opportunity available:

DRY END PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Armstrong Plywood Armstrong, BC POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Dry End Supervisor is accountable for the safe producĆ&#x;on of the veneer drying and the plywood layup processes that are consistent with Company objecĆ&#x;ves and standards. Experience in the plywood manufacturing processes, knowledge of the associated plywood manufacturing equipment and employee relaĆ&#x;ons skills as the Supervisor are desired.

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Our tradiĆ&#x;on of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and conĆ&#x;nuous development. To explore current career opportuniĆ&#x;es and become a part of our community, visit our website at www.tolko.com and submit your resume by July 20, 2014.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Paper routes available, call the Nelson Star at 250-352-1890

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PANORAMA FIRST AID SERVICES is hiring Class 4 Drivers for the 2014 BC forest fire season to drive industrial ambulances. Call 250-229-4709 or apply online: www.wildfireinterface.ca

Licensed Early Childhood Educator - Bobcat Program Leader This is a full time position commencing August 18th, 2014 with a starting wage $17-18/hour dependent on education and experience.

Licensed Early Childhood Educator –Bobcat Program

The Nelson Star is looking for energetic people to do routes

This is a full time position commencing August 18th, 2014 with a starting wage of $16/hour.

We are growing as a centre, as educators and as community members and along with this come the need to recruit qualified Early Childhood Educators!

We want the right people on our bus! If you value collaboration, lifelong learning, creativity; and if you are willing to look at children through a variety of lenses, not only to challenge yourself but others so that we may raise the bar on all early care and learning experiences, give us a shout!

The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice.

For more information contact Liz at

250.352.1890

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory.

CLOSING: Friday July 25th , 12:00 noon Please send a cover letter & resume to: The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7 Or by Email to: theschoolhouseeclc@gmail.com

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The School House early care and learning centre

WE’RE LOOKING

FOR A GO-GETTER TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Are you innovative, outgoing, outstanding, creative, organized, vivacious, peopleoriented, focused, deadline driven and fun?

ROUTES AVAILABLE

• 2nd St / Davies St Area • 3rd - 6th / Davies St Area

SALMO ROUTES AVAILABLE • Cady Rd / Esquire • Glendale Ave / Cady Rd • Glendale Ave / Birch St • Glendale Ave / Ponderosa Cres • 9th Ave / Park Ave

Avail. Wed & Fri Avail. Wed & Fri Avail. Wed & Fri Avail. Wed & Fri Avail. Wed & Fri

publisher@nelsonstar.com

Retail ARDENE is looking for an Assistant Manager at Chahko Mika Mall. Apply online! www.ardenecareers.com

Services Sexual Secret?

I’ve heard it all. Dr. Pega Ren SmartSexTalk.com 352-3139

Thinking of a Career Change?

Due to the recent growth, our Nelson Branch at the mall is looking for a Auto Customer Service Representative.

Preference will be given to those candidates that possess a level 1 Insurance Brokers Licence; however, we are willing to train the right applicant.

The right candidate will posses the following skills: • Excellent Customer Focused Attitude • Reliable Transportation & Drivers Licence ( Possible Mobile Road Service to Local Auto Dealers) • Excellent Oral and Written skills

Apply today to join our award-winning team!

Please send a resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be the ideal candidate to:

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST POSITION AVAILABLE Successful applicant will be well versed in all aspects of dental reception duties, an excellent communicator with strong administrative skills and an outgoing personality, a team player, and willing to work flexible hours including some evenings.

Please send resume by July 16, 2014 to info@kootenaylakedental.ca or 556 Josephine St, Nelson, B.C. V1L 1W5

Psychotherapy

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

AT THE NELSON STAR

Medical/Dental

Avail. Wed & Fri Avail. Wed & Fri

• Experience in Customer Service or Office Administration

WE HAVE AN OPENING FOR A

Help Wanted PANORAMA FIRE CREW is hiring fire fighters for the 2014 BC forest fire season. Must be fit. Training available. Call 250-229-4709 or apply online: www.wildfireinterface.ca

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Garden & Lawn INTERESTED in Organic Lawn Care? Fuel-free mowing? Find out more at www.beam.to/OrganicLawnCare 250.505.2404

Household Services

RHC Insurance Brokers have been in business for over 100 years in the West Kootenay Region. Through our 8 locations we provide a full range of Insurance Brokerage Services. For more details please visit our web site at www.rhcinsurance.com.

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

RHC Insurance Brokers offers a competitive Salary and Employee Benefits package. Please forward your resume to:

Merchandise for Sale

Sam Cowan Email: scowan@rhcinsurance.com We would like to thank all the candidates that apply; however, we will only contact those who will receive an interview.

Closing Date: July 16, 2014 for all applications Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Heavy Duty Machinery

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners NEW Black Pipe – BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8” wall to 3/4” wall Thickness. From 1/2” thru to 7” Pipe x 21’ long.

Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc.

(Check out our Storage Containers online & “Poor Boy Log Cabins” on Google).

Target Steel & Sea Container Sales targetsteelsales@gmail.com

604-799-8434

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

19 acres for sale in Harrop.

Zoned Agricultural, partly fenced, 1,025 ft waterfront.

Vacant lot. Asking $1,150,000 Call Ingrid or Gordon 250-2292110 .

Food Products

Apt/Condos for Sale

BC INSPECTED

TWO bedroom, two bathroom condo for sale, within 100 feet of Lakeside Park in Nelson.

This lovely setting overlooks the kiddies playground at the park. It is 1300 square feet of living space plus a sundeck all on one level, no stairs. It includes all appliances, plus a gas fireplace, and a jet tub. It has natural gas forced air heating and gas hot water. It includes a covered carport for one vehicle plus an extra storage locker. The address is 829 Nelson Avenue, and the main entrance is on the south side of the building. The asking price is $349,000 and we welcome offers. Call 250-5090961 for a viewing.

GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $3.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Career opportunities

For Sale By Owner

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & CORPORATE SECRETARY Based in our Castlegar office, this position provides confidential, executive secretarial and administrative support services to the Trust CEO and Board.

ANALYST, OPERATIONS Based in our Cranbrook office, this position provides procurement, analytical, admin and clerical support to the Operations department, as well as reception and administrative services.

Apply by July 21, 2014.

There are 7 BILLION people. There are 14 BILLION pounds of garbage per year being dumped into the ocean.

There are 9000 blue whales.

Help by recycling

& reducing waste.

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf course. Needs: elec., plumbing, H2O pipe or well, insulation, cabinets.

On 2.8 nicely treed acres. Good bench(es) for building second home with lakeview. Appraised at $170,000 but old vendor is quite flexible.

Great starter home especially for handy person(s).

Call : 780-566-0707 or : 780-222-2996 or t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com

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Auctions

For Sale By Owner

LOGISTICAL MILL INSTALLATIONS LTD. CONSTRUCTION TOOLS & EQUIP.

Rentals

CEASED OPERATIONS MAR. 31, 2014 – LIVE & ON-LINE AUCTION

4 Bed, 2 bath, recently renovated Uphill home.

Spectacular views, 2 decks, wood stove, WD, DW, NS. Available Aug 1. One year lease required. $1600/mth + util. Contact Ross 354.3384

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

DATE: TUES., JULY 15th –10 AM PLACE: 3760 HWY #3 - ROCK CREEK, BC Preview: Monday, July 14th, 9am to 5pm

Uncommonly Nice 1 bdrm Garden Apt, for Employed or Retired. N/S, N/P, W/D, parking, $985/m all incl 352-3139

(4) CRANES: 1988 Grove AT422 AT, 22 ton, Certified; 2005 Ford F-750, diesel, 20’ F/D w/ Terex BT-3470 17 ton crane, Certified; Broaderson 8.5 ton carry deck, certifiable; P & H 20 ton RT; LOADER/BACKHOE: 2001 Case Backhoe, model 580 Super L, 4x4, 4138 hours, Extendahoe, s/n JJG0273015; (2) SKID STEERS: (2) 2005 Bobcat T-180, track drive, attach’s - 2 snow blades, forks, bucket (2) FORKLIFTS: Clark diesel, 10,000#; Toyota 404F625 5500#, prop., air tire • (12) PICKUPS: most diesel, 4x4; 2002 GMC 3500 diesel service truck, C Cab, winch; 2005 GMC Yukon SCHOOL BUS: 2003 Freightliner, diesel, 32 pass. GOOSENECK TRAILER: tri-axle, 25’ w/ ramps 8’ X 16’ PORT. OFFICE TRLR.: (12) 20’ SEACANS: good cond’n; (16) WELDERS: (5 port. Gas), plasma unit; oxy-acet. Units, carts; rod & wire supplies; leads SUPPORT EQUIP: (3) equip. skate kits; compressors, generators (gas/diesel), pumps, mag drill, Climax mill, lasers, levels; Rigid equip.; Power tools – drills, Hilti, c/o saws, hand saws, gas auger, chain saws, Sawzalls, air nailers, air hose; slings, shackles, beam clamps, bottle jacks, vises, blocks, plate clamps; fire ext’s., water cans, safety harnesses, (30) 16 channel radios CONSUMABLES: welding rod & wire, gloves, spill kits, lubes, air nails, etc. OVER 1000 LOTS OF GOOD EQUIPMENT!

Auto Financing

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

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Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

COMMERCIAL Space for Lease/Rent at 711 Radio Ave, Nelson BC, approx 1200 sq’ on street level, lots of parking in front. Great location for office or light commercial. Call 250-354-7891.

Abbotsford, BC - Edmonton, AB

PH. 604-308-8040

2003 Four Winns 180 Horizon F/S. Excellent condition. 4.3 L 190 Horsepower Mercruiser engine. Perfect for fishing and cruising on the lake.

Comes with electric fish motor on front of the boat with two captains chairs great for all sorts of fishing.

Electric motor is easily removable. Bimini top in excellent condition. Large swim platform. Nelson.

250-354-7471. $10,000.

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

Commercial/ Industrial

Photos & Specs • www.joinersales.com

Boats

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AUCTION

4 bdrm Family Home in Sunny Robson. 1/2 acre, chain link fenced, close to amenities, recent reno’s $285,000 250-212-8498

UNRESERVED CLOSE-OUT

Homes for Rent • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Auctions

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

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

1-800-222-TIPS

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

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3827 Pass Creek Rd (crescent Valley)

Multi Family 1

Saturday July 12th 8:00am - 3:00pm

1213 Stanley Street

Multi Family No Early Birds

2

Sunday July 13th 9:00am - 3:00pm

Multi Family

1416 Cedar Street Estate / Garage Sale

Antiques, kitchenware, household, car top carrier, misc NO EARLY BIRDS!!!!

Furniture, Household and Lots more!

Government Rd

8

( next to Andex Rentals)

Saturday July 12th 8:00am - 4:00pm

9

Saturday July 12th 8:30am - 12:30pm

319 Cedar Street Multi Family

712 Carbonate Street

Motor Bike, Snowmobile, Construction, Household items, Epic!

3

Saturday July 12th 9:00am - 12:00pm

1418 Vancouver Street Furniture & Collectables, Brass Fireplace Tools & fender, Rocking Chair, set of Director Chairs, dishes, books, CD’s, clothes, toys/games 10

Saturday July 12th 8:00am - 1:00pm

409 Tower Road

5714 Woodland Drive

Family Garage Sale

Multi Family

15

Saturday July 12th 7:30am - 11:00pm

16

Saturday July 12th 9:00am - 2:00pm

165 Trevor Street

7126 HWY 3A

405 Hampton Gray Pl.

Multi Family

2 Family Yard Sale!

EalIour, across Irom Àre hall

MOVING SALE

New bisell carpet cleaner, guys stuff, power tools, mechanic tools, children’s antique books.

Toys, Tools, Small Appliances

4

Saturday July 12th 9:00am - 12:00pm

Huge )amLly <a r d S a l e collectaEles & antLTues

5

Saturday July 12th 8:00am - 12:00pm

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Saturday July 12th 9:00am - 2:00pm

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Touchstones of Nelson – Greg Scott

Wild west show wows Dateline: July 14, 1914

With streets gay with flags and bunting, the city band and pipers playing stirring marches, members of the wild west show yesterday led the way to the recreation grounds where the opening events of the Chahko Mika carnival were commenced.

For the opening day the crowd which watched the horse races and wild west stunts at the grounds was probably the largest which has gathered at any event of the kind in the city of Nelson and it was a crowd of real holiday makers.

The crowd howled itself hoarse in applauding the horse races, the exhibitions of the cowboys, the antics of a clown and the many other amusing or exciting incidents of the afternoon’s festivities.

Dateline: July 21, 1914

That the attention of the board of police commissioners be drawn to the fact that no provision is being made in Nelson to live up to the rule of the road nor to the motor vehicle act and that steps to have them enforced within the limits of the city was the grist of a resolution passed by city council.

The rule of the road in British Columbia is the same as that of England, turn to the left, and there is considerable reckless driving going on in the city.

The regulation speed in the province is 15 miles per hour and it is necessary for motor vehicles passing a standing streetcar to slow down to four miles per hour.

Dateline: July 23, 1914

A Galician and an Austrian who have completed sentences at the Provincial Jail, one for vagrancy and one for theft, have been turned over to the immigration authorities for deportation to their native lands, making about 20 deportations from the Provincial Jail at Nelson in a year.

Both men are being taken to Montreal whence they will be deported. Deportations have been made during the year to France, United States, China, Galicia and other European countries and there are four more prisoners now in jail, who, it is expected will be deported within a short time.

One of the waiting men is being held

indefinitely, refusing to divulge information as to himself to the authorities.

Dateline: July 29, 1914

Tonight all Europe was a powder box into which the slightest spark, such as frontier incidents between Russia and Germany or France and Germany, might cause an explosion which would involve Great Britain, France and Russia on one hand and Germany, Austria and Italy on the other in the greatest war in the history of the world.

Russian action in support of Servia will almost inevitably mean that Germany will use her force in support of Austria. Development of such a war into a vast conflagration in which the triple entente would be pitted against the triple alliance, it is feared would be but a matter of days or possibly hours.

France is quietly but none the less thoroughly preparing for war; Great Britain is displaying activity at naval ports and is holding its fleet in readiness for eventualities, and Russia, with its army in process of mobilization, continues to indicate that its support must be given to Servia, although, at the same time, its diplomats are engaging in friendly conversations with Austria.

Russian mobilization against Austria, it is declared in Berlin, means that Germany will begin hostilities in support of its ally.

Dateline: July 31, 1914

That Nelson and District Veteran’s Association would be prepared, in the event of hostilities being declared which would involve the mother country, to take steps to organize a corps from Nelson and district was the announcement made last night by the secretary of the association.

The local association has a large membership, including many veterans of the South African campaign.

This follows a wire story from Ottawa stating that in the event of Great Britain being drawn into a general European war it is believed the organization and training of Canadian volunteer units will at once be proceeded with. The prevailing sentiment on all sides is that if the Empire gets in the fight Canadians cannot remain out of it.

That Canada is at war when the Empire is at war is an axiom accepted by both federal political parties.

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Seniors Economic Environment Development Society (SEEDS) received a grant of $2,500 from CIBC. (Left-right) SEEDS program coordinator and visionary Lee Reid; CIBC representatives Amy Bell, Tammy Dunlop-Nelson branch manager, Mike Stevenson- regional head and senior vice president BC/NT region and Tina Shields, SEEDs volunteer in the new Community Outdoor Garden at Lakeside Park in Nelson.

Tamara Hynd photo

Volunteer society has taken root

SEEDS keeps growing Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

“What started with a $2,000 grant from the local credit union... turned into $50,000 in grants in the first year.”

Nelson Star salutes

Nelson Youth Soccer

Nelson Star salutes

We will be running a soccer supplement highlighting the Nelson Youth Soccers 2014 season.

Nelson Youth Soccer

Be a part of what is sure to be a special annual supplement.

Supplement will run July 9nd Deadline to book is July 7th.

We will be runningare a socceronly supplement$99!

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highlighting the Nelson Youth Soccers 2014 season. Book your space today! Contact: Kiomi ~ sales@nelsonstar.com

Be a part of what is sure to be a special annual supplement. Luree ~ sales2@nelsonstar.com 250.352.1890 Supplement will run July 16th Deadline to book is July 14th.

Banners are only $99!

Seniors Economic Environment Development Society (SEEDS) volunteers’ grant writing skills are helping keep their gardening programs growing.

The fledgling 18-month volunteer society, started by visionary Lee Reid, received a $2,500 grant from CIBC on June 25.

CIBC representatives Amy Bell, Nelson branch manager Tammy Dunlop, Senior Vice President BC and Yukon Mike Stevenson, and Amy Bell Senior VP BC/YK presented the welcomed funds to the group of volunteers.

As a previous Nelson resident, Stevenson was pleased to visit and very happy to support an organization for which CIBC Nelson branch pensioner Tina Shields volunteers.

Reid said what started with a $2,000 grant from the local credit union, (the first grant she had ever written) turned into $50,000 in grants the first year with much help from Tara Stark and Louise Poole.

She was looking for a way for seniors, retired or not, to volunteer in a meaning full way with children in the community.

This spring, over 200 students worked alongside volunteers planting and harvest the greens. Tina Shields, SEEDS president, said they are trying to

teach children that greens do not come from the supermarket, but that they are grown “because one day we might have to.”

As the organization has taken root, they now have a grant writer plus Tamara Abramson as the SEEDS fund development manager who has been integral in the procurement of various funding opportunities. Food security has been a topic of discussion across the country and the globe.

With childhood obesity on the rise and recommendations that children are more willing to eat fruits, vegetables and herbs that they help grow and cultivate, it’s a fun worthwhile experience with many benefits. What kid wouldn’t want to dig in a garden or explore in a greenhouse for school?

SEEDS has applied for organic certification as Kootenay Mountain grown and they are a member of Kootenay local Agriculture Society which offers great support, certification, ethical practices and education for farmers and food growers.

The majority of the 250 pots of winter greens were donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard thanks to the installation of growing lights.

You don’t need to be a senior to volunteer or become a member of this fast growing group.

For more information, visit seedsnelson.org.

Book your space today! Contact: Kiomi ~ sales@nelsonstar.com Luree ~ sales2@nelsonstar.com

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Funny business at the library Shhh! Nelson Summer Reading Club 2014 is going to let you in on a little secret.

They know a way to win awesome prizes, just for reading!

Drop into the library at 602 Stanley Street and come visit

Hannah and Becca at the table downstairs!

Sign up to get your very own reading booklet where you track your progress to win stickers, enter weekly draws for cool prizes, and even win a medal at the end

of the summer!

Follow them on Facebook: “Nelson Summer Reading Club 2014” for more updates, and information about all the fun activities planned for the summer.

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NOW OPEN SATURDAY’S 9AM - 1PM

Harvest program in full swing If you have been searching for a way to get extra fruit or vegetables for you and your family while helping those in need, then look no further, The Nelson Food Cupboard’s Harvest Rescue Program is in full swing.

Harvest Rescue is a program organized by the Nelson Food Cupboard where trained volunteer pickers will come to your yard and harvest fruits, veggies and any other edible goodies to share with those in need.

One-third of the harvest goes to the donor, onethird goes to the volunteer picking the fruit and one-third to the Nelson Food Cupboard.

The food cupboard will then distribute it to its members and to other social service organizations.

This year the group has nine bountiful gardens that have been generously donated for he purpose of growing food. Look for Nelson Food Cupboard garden signs in and around town.

Last year there was an excellent harvest with 7,990 pounds of fruit gleaned by volunteers and 2,556 pounds of fruit and vegetables donated from markets and fruit stands.

Now in its eight year, the program is currently seeking and reminding fruit tree donors to give the food cupboard a call and register your tree in advance to avoid food waste. This will ensure that volunteers are available and will help to keep both bears and humans safe.

Fresh surplus produce of any kind can also be dropped off at the Nelson Food Cupboard on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Join up and become a volunteer to learn the advantages of sourcing food locally, meeting like-minded folks, pick with your family and take home a portion of the harvest.

For more information check out the website atfoodcupboard.org, look for the Harvest Rescue tab, or contact Sophie, the Harvest Rescue coordinator directly at 250-551-8343 or harvestrescue@gmail.com.

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ADOPT A RESCUE PET

SAVE A LIFE

We have some incredibly cute cats and young kittens, charming personalities, healthy and just raring to join their forever families now.

All these pets are being fostered by KAAP. They have been vet checked and fully vaccinated, and have been or will be spayed/neutered and tattooed when they are of age. All this is covered by their adoption fee.

Check out all our adoptable pets at www.kaap.ca/adopt.

LOOKING FOR LOVE Volunteers will come and pick your fruits and vegetables as part of the Nelson Food Thinkstock/Getty Image Cupboard’s Harvest Rescue Program.

MARILYN

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Zoned commercial/residential, this lower Kaslo heritage home is currently a very comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home but easily converts to a live/work use. robert@valhallapathrealty.com great FaMiLy hoMe 4-bed, 3-bath home on an oversized lot is sure to spark your interest.

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This 4-bed, 3-bath home sits on just over 5 acres and is sure to leave an impression. The home offers hardwood floors, two fireplaces, workshop and a large concrete deck overlooking the river. Approx 2 acres cleared and landscaped with lots of room to build a substantial shop. Book your showing today.

COOKIE

She’s a gorgeous black medium hair kitten, just a teensy girl, only 12 weeks old. All her litter mates have been adopted, but because Cleo is a black kitty, she has been overlooked. She is lovely. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

NEED YOUR CAT FIXED?

The Osprey Community Foundation has generously given a grant to KAAP to help “low income pet owners” in Nelson, and Areas E and F. We are taking applications now. Please email contact@kaap.ca or call 250-352-2008.

Did you know your female cat can be pregnant within 2 weeks of weaning her litter? Get on it! Let’s stop littering!

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Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Tipiland was the very first certified organic farm to be recognized by the Kootenay Organic Growers Society and you’ll only find handpowered machinery being used on their farm!

Check out our new website:

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Tipiland Organic Produce is owned by Gary

Tipiland supplies a variety of certified organic products to the Co-op: like kale, chard, spinach, bok choy, lettuce, parsley, carrots, radishes, cut flowers and more...

Here is a home you can love. Privacy, personality and a suite! Lots of light from the windows and skylights. Main floor has 3 bedrooms plus den.

Large master bedroom with spacious ensuite.

Open kitchen, dining and living room with glass doors to the deck. Basement has a bedroom, hobby room, cold room, tons of storage and bachelor suite. Attractive landscaping with many perennials and 4 small garden beds. Quiet neighborhood.

She’s a nearly 1 year old spayed Siamese cross girl. Marilyn is friendly, loving, and gets along with everybody. Marilyn needs a home where she will be a 100% inside-only kitty. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

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Non-strata townhouse fully updated with contemporary styling. 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, great sight-lines, parking, and cute yard. Everything is done.... don’t miss out, this one won’t last. Investment or affordable living....up to you!

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Community Champs As a local organization with strong ties to the community, Kootenay Savings recognizes how important it is to reward local heroes who are doing their part to inspire community spirit and pride.

Since 2001, the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation has awarded Community Champs bursaries to Grade 12 and post-secondary students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their communities.

This year, they re honouring four deserving community champions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cez Moss of Kaslo, Dawn Graham of Robson, Kolby Zanier of Rossland and

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Mercedes Casley of New Denver â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with $2,000 towards their post-secondary education.

High School Education Awards: This June, at high school graduation ceremonies across the Kootenays, 18 $750 Kootenay Savings Community Foundation education awards were presented to graduating students who are planning to continue their education. While the Community Champs bursaries are open to both members and non-members, the high school bursary winners or their parents must be members of Kootenay Savings.

SUMMER UMMER

CLEARANCE

Celebrating two decades of service

Sale Storewide

Nelson Family Financial Services (formerly Money Concepts) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of helping people achieve their financial goals. Owner/Advisor Paul Bowolin and Nelson Mayor John Dooley cut a ribbon to commemorate the anniversary. The local company offers investment, insurance and banking advice.

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