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Nelson city council passed a zoning variance for the Granite Pointe condominium-style townhome project on Monday that will make the building more accessible to entry-level buyers.

“The .32-metre variance basically allows us to change the building from eight units to ten,” said Patrick Laura Salmon 250.551.8877 Davis of West Creek Developments.

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Council has publicly expressed their enthusiasm for incentivizing and encouraging affordable housing developments, and though the variance inspired a short debate on Monday evening, it passed.

“Without the variance the two units facing north would be 1,800 square feet, but now with the height variance the units on the main ground level won’t have semi-finished basements,” Davis said. “Under those will be 900-square foot bedroom plus den condominium-

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These two additional homes means the square footage of each unit will go down, also dropping the price overall.

Davis acknowledged it may seem counterintuitive to build affordable housing in such prime real estate, but said their choice is also an acknowledgement of the dire housing shortage Nelson is currently experiencing.

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Crews battling the forest fire above Slocan Park were planning to fight fire with fire Tuesday, using controlled burns to stabilize their lines.

Information officer Julie Castonguay said the teardrop-shaped fire has three flanks, the lowest of which, closest to the community, has been surrounded by a hose line.

“Weather permitting, they will be doing a little bit of controlled burn to bring the fire snug to their line,” she said. “It will straighten their control line.”

Castonguay said “small fingers” of unburned timbers within 50 meters of the fire line would be burned off, which will result in increased smoke and potential flames, but she stressed the community shouldn’t be concerned.

“There will be a lot of action, but it’s all controlled.”

In addition, another 30 firefighters are joining the 60 already on the hillside, working the fire’s periphery. Fourteen support staff are also involved along with nine helicopters, which are drawing water from the Slocan River and some small mountaintop lakes.

Castonguay said since the bottom has been secured or is being worked on, they will focus on the upper segment, closer to the ridge line.

Nine helipads have now been completed, meaning crews no longer have to hike in 2 km to access the fire, which “helps tremendously,” Castonguay said.

All efforts are by hand, with no heavy machinery. The fire is still listed as 120 hectares with no containment. It is burning northeast of Slocan Park.

“It’s pretty much the same size, burning itself off with minor changes on the edges, but nothing major,” said Castonguay, who reported “slow but positive progress.”

Tuesday’s change in weather may or may not help things, she added.

“Less heat is good, but they’re talking about thunderstorms, which could bring wind, so it’s a toss-up.”

Officials say overnight inversions may result in a “thermal belt” forming — a warm air layer trapped between two cooler layers of air and can affect local winds.

The thermal belt is causing increased smoke in the valley bottoms through the mornings. At night, flames may be visible and appear more threatening, which is being taken into account.

A night watch is in place to monitor the fire behaviour and report any concerns to the Southeast Fire Centre.

An evacuation alert issued a week ago for 47 homes remains in effect. A decision about lift-

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A lightning strike started the fire a week ago Saturday, but it didn’t become a concern until a couple of days later when it was fanned by high winds.

A powerline and two communications towers in the area aren’t immediately threatened, although fire suppressant has been placed near them.

Caution urged

Nelson’s fire chief issued a statement Tuesday asking residents to be cautious to reduce the risk of human-caused fires and avoid compounding the work of provincial firefighters and local fire departments.

“We have been fortunate within the municipal boundaries and fire protection areas that the lightning storms of the past week have not caused us immediate problems,” Simon Grypma said.

“At this point what we really need to avoid is an accidental fire start within our community that could quickly spread and threaten the forest around us.”

Grypma said that although provincial wildfire resources are running at maximum capacity, they do have mutual aid agreements with regional district fire departments, “but prevention is by far a preferable option.”

He urged residents to respect the complete fire ban issued last week, to dispose of cigarette butts carefully — noting potted plants contain a mix of soil and combustible peat moss — and to take care while operating and fueling equipment by keeping a fire extinguisher and shovel handy along with spark arrestors.

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The Ministry of Environment and Interior Health have cancelled a wildfire smoke advisory issued Friday for Nelson, Castlegar, and Creston.

Smoke from fires in the BC interior as well as from Washington and Idaho was causing heavy particulate concentrations in local skies.

However, smoke has remained within acceptable levels since Saturday morning, and models suggest these conditions will continue for the next few days.

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Construction could start soon Continued from Page 1 end. This is a beautiful location and in most communities a golf course community would be premium, high-end properties,” he said.

“We’re trying to hit the broad market, and especially the entry level market.”

Davis told the Star he’s already applied for a building permit.

“We were quite optimistic,” he said. “So staff should be reviewing it and we may have a building permit by month’s end.”

He hopes construction of the first building will be complete approximately eight months later, around mid-April. The second and third building are still in process, and may end up having to apply for the same height variance. But Davis said there’s no reason to think there will be any problems receiving approval.

“We’re hoping that the smaller units are going to be somewhere around the mid-250s, which is a price point that’s hard to find in our town.”

This partially addresses an earlier controversy, in which Nelson council members expressed concerns about West Creek’s offer to contribute $250 per unit to the city’s affordable housing fund.

At that time development manager David Wahn, who was since retired, said the contribution was fair under the circumstances.

“If these units were being sold for $500,000, that would be a different story,” Wahn said. “To

The Crossing is a development proposed on undeveloped property currently owned by Granite Pointe Golf Club. The above conceptual drawing is prior to the approval of variances Monday that would allow it to be built higher.

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further tax these fairly-lower end properties [by making them pay more into the fund] would be penalizing some degree of affordability.”

Though there was initially some controversy about the development and a 20-person petition from neighbouring residents, West Creek believes it has done the appropriate planning to peacefully coexist with their neighbours.

For instance, West Creek plans to retain a water diversion that was once slated to be culverted.

“The irrigation diversion has been reviewed and our plan is to keep a portion of it open for aesthetic reasons. Quite a few residents in the neighbourhood really wanted to see that kept open,”

Davis said.

“The golf course has the water license to culvert it completely, but we’ve negotiated with them and the Ministry of Environment and everybody’s on board to keep a portion of it open. It will be an amenity for the area.”

He said a redesign will address some of the concerns raised both by council and the community.

“We took the time to redesign the site a little further to get the building further from the existing multi-family residences that are right there, providing them with more privacy and space, as well as our new residents will have a buffer zone.”

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Remediation work began this week on the historic Howard mine mill and tailings site south of Ymir.

Mine tailings from the Salmo River floodplain and contaminated soils around the mill complex will be consolidated at a single location on Crown land and capped with an engineered cover.

To prepare the landfill, some tree removal along the Great Northern Trail is required,

which is expected to last eight days.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has closed the trail from Porcupine Road to Wesco Road between 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily until August 20 The province is asking the public to help keep remediation areas safe by staying off the trail, slowing down for workers, and driving with care around Porcupine Road near the bridge across the Salmo River.

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Truck topples power pole Nelson Star Staff

A commercial truck pulling a trailer with a forklift on it took down a power line and pole Thursday evening in the 1400 block of Front Street, near the 7-Eleven.

Nelson police Sgt. Dino Falcone said the forklift got caught on an overhead wire, but not realizing it, the driver continued to drive for another block and pulled an entire power pole down. The snapped line and pole spread nearly half a block along Front Street.

Nelson Hydro crews cleaned up the mess, which Falcone said is still under investigation. He also said there was some indication a home may have been damaged.

Elderly man struck in alley An elderly Nelson resident was taken to hospital Thursday after his hand was run over by a commercial truck near the corner of Josephine Street and Herridge Lane.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., the Nelson Police Department and fire and rescue blocked off the alley while they investigated.

A small amount of blood was hosed away from the scene.

Falcone said the accident victim was a 70-year-old Nelson resident known to police. It appears he may have been sleeping with his arm outstretched when the truck crushed his appendage.

“He was lying amongst the

A power line (foreground) and pole were knocked onto Front Street on Thursday after getting snagged on a commercial truck.

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garbage bags, his hands sticking into lane way,” Falcone said. “[The truck] ran over his left hand, which was quite badly injured.”

The man was taken to hospital in Nelson and later transferred to Trail. Because a commercial vehicle was involved,

WorkSafeBC was called to the scene. Falcone says the incident is still under investigation, but charges are unlikely.

Pair arrested over phoney tickets A 35-year-old woman from

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Nelson and her 49-year-old partner are facing multiple charges, accused of selling bogus Shambhala Music Festival tickets.

The Nelson Police Department received a complaint Thursday from someone who paid $300 for what they thought were tickets, but when they got to the festival, they were informed they weren’t valid.

An investigation uncovered two further incidents of apparent fraud and resulted in the arrests. The pair have since been released on a promise to appear in court.

Police are still investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call them at 250-3543919.

Falcone said while he has heard of other counterfeit tickets before, it’s the first time arrests have been made.

Festival organizers didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Meanwhile, RCMP Insp.

Tom Roy reported no major incidents from the festival this weekend, calling it “relatively a non-event.”

“It’s been really good,” he said, noting that officers were still on site Tuesday. “Lots of drugs and liquor were seized going in and coming out, but I can’t think of one criminal offence.”

Roy also said while there were a few drug overdoses, they were dealt with at the medical tent. He wasn’t aware that anybody had been sent to hospital.

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After an irate motorized backcountry user took a chainsaw to the bridge at the 55-kilometer mark on the Farnham Glacier access road, the individual responsible has agreed to repair the damage himself and foot the bill.

On July 31, RCMP were alerted that someone chainsawed a small section of the bridge at the base of the hill leading up to Farnham Glacier — the location of a Jumbo Glacier Resort gate and sign preventing motorized access in the resort’s controlled recreation area.

“It had nothing to do with the protests; there were no protesters involved,” said Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac.

He said it’s not uncommon for recreational ATVers travelling up Farnham Creek Road to encounter the gate and feel

frustrated their backcountry access is barred past the bridge.

“We identified the person, approached them, and the guy said ‘I admit responsibility and I’ll go fix it.”

Glacier Resorts Ltd. vicepresident Grant Costello said under their agreement with the province, the last 5 km of road in the controlled recreation area is restricted to authorized traffic only and 4x4s and ATVS are prohibited “in order to protect the sensitive areas around the lakes.”

However, the public is welcome to enjoy the area on foot.

The Jumbo gate has a history of being damaged. After the last vandalism sometime late last year, a decision was made to erect the gate in such a way that if a person really wanted to break through, all they would have to do is saw through two short pieces of wood where the sign attaches to the bridge.

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This sign on the Farnham Creek bridge gate, prohibiting motorized access inside the Jumbo Glacier resort controlled recreation area, is full of bullet holes. A second sign about 100 meters before the bridge has gone missing.

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The body of a man found on a rock ledge overlooking Kootenay Lake near Nelson has been identified as Dana Nicholas Mitchell, 22, of Cranbrook.

He went missing in the fall of 2010 and is believed to have died at that time, according to the BC Coroners Service.

His body was discovered by a tourist on July 23 of this year off the Burlington Northern trail near the Svoboda Road entrance above Nelson.

The coroner says there was identification on him, which was verified using dental records. The exact cause of death is still under investigation but foul play has been ruled out.

Holly St. Pierre, would like to thank the community for supporting her and her son, Todd St. Pierre in receiving a wheelchair accessible van and support in it’s continued maintenance.

Local Thank-Yous include: Wholesale Club, Nelson - John Siray Downtown Automotive Osprey Foundation Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson Auto Repair Hanley & Son Construction Nelson Visitor’s Center Kootenay Kids Society - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Program Out of town Thank-Yous include: Sidewinder Conversion Vans President’s Choice Children’s Charity CKNW Orphan’s Fund Variety Children’s Charity Giving in Action The family is enjoying their new van and the ease of mobility around the community and on camping adventures. The Kootenay Kids Society is collecting donations on behalf of the family for van maintenance, equipment needs and gasoline costs. Donations can be sent to or dropped off at “The Family Place” at 312 Silica St. or any other of the Kootenay Kids locations, Care to Learn or the Stanley St. House, 804 Stanley. Donations can be made out to Kootenay Kids Society with a sub note for Todd St. Pierre.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Looking for an excuse not to care

Regardless of the solution, perhaps we need to change how we think about homelessness

Will Johnson @KootenayGoon

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arlier this summer I met a 29-year-old transient worker named Adam Hutchison. He was wearing a green John Deere baseball cap, board shorts and a Metal Mulisha tank top featuring an ominous-looking silhouetted skull on the left breast. He kept his beard closely trimmed, his septum was pierced and he spent most of our conversation hiding behind a cheaplooking pair of baby blue sunglasses.

“I don’t really look like a homeless person, right?” he asked me at one point, with an uncomfortable laugh.

I didn’t know how to respond.

Adam was hunched against a brick wall outside the Our Daily Bread soup kitchen. His dog Duke was contentedly sleeping beside an overloaded backpack, complete with a battered-looking Nalgene hanging from a clip and a soiled sleeping bag rolled up in the top.

“I slept beside the highway last night,” he told me, knuckling his tired eyes. “I was afraid to put my tent up because I didn’t want them to take it.”

The day before Adam had been evicted from a homeless encampment on the outskirts of Nelson that some estimate had been there for as many as eight years. It had become a wildlife attractant and public safety issue. I’d already spoken to a number of the evictees and, from what I was hearing, it wasn’t the first (nor would it be the last) time a camp like this had been broken up.

I spent less than five minutes talking to Adam. Essentially he told me the story of the eviction, filled me in on the superficial details of his current circumstances, and then I took

his picture. He asked me whether I could send him a copy, and then told me how to find him on Facebook.

Afterwards, as I was quickly double-checking how the images turned out, I asked Adam about his dog.

“Aw, Duke’s fine. He’s a big guy, he loves it. He chases deer, bear,” Adam said, scratching at Duke’s neck scruff. “I don’t have kids, so it’s kind of like he’s my kid, you know?”

I knew exactly what he was talking about because I too was a 29-year-old pet owner. We were both reasonably healthy blond Canadian dudes, but I had a house and he didn’t. Turns out Adam had left a lucrative job somewhere in Alberta when his girlfriend “kidnapped” Duke and took him to Vancouver Island. When he pleaded with his boss for a few days off to retrieve his canine progeny, he was given two options: quit or give up on the dog.

He chose the former.

By the time he met me, Adam had been living in the Kootenays for four months, trying to scrabble together enough money by picking cherries in Osoyoos and washing dishes in Nelson.

As I turned to head home for lunch, where I knew my partner was waiting with a meal prepared, it occurred to me that it was within my power to help Adam. He was standing right in front of me, within arm’s reach, and it wouldn’t take much to shove a hand in my pocket and produce a fistful of change.

I felt that instinctual, gut-level kick of human empathy that makes you feel like you just chugged Pepsi on an empty stomach. But I successfully ignored it. My mind instinctively compiled a lengthy list of reasons/excuses why I didn’t need to care about Adam’s problems.

“Good luck with everything,” I said. Then I left.

Nearly a month later, I’m still thinking about that situation. I’ve been debating writing this column for weeks, but I keep circling back to my own human failure in that moment. I’m not the Good Samaritan; I’m the priest who crossed the street to avoid helping someone in need.

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Adam Hutchison, 29, was one of the people evicted from the Railtown homeless encampment last month.

Will Johnson photo the authorities’ perspective and one detailing advocates’ displeasure, Adam’s picture ran with the second one. Within 20 minutes one of the first Facebook comments popped up: “You look like your [sic] young an healthy, why don’t you go get a job an earn your way in life like the rest of us have to do.”

A few things struck me about this comment. First, it was clear this commenter hadn’t taken the time to read the article before posting a response (this is not uncommon) because it clearly stated that Adam was employed. This particular sentiment has been parroted endlessly by generation after generation of conservative patriarchs, so perhaps I should’ve been accustomed to it, but what was most alarming to me personally was the casual, underlying message: I don’t have to care about you.

And he’s right. You don’t have to care about those in need, and nobody is going to force you. I’m not going to be punished for failing to give Adam some change, and mansion-dwellers are not going to be held accountable for having more than their share. There is no easy (or permanent) solution. Fatalism is an entirely understandable stance. I get it. But what else is there? How else could we approach this problem?

When the annual report card on homelessness came out earlier this year, I covered that fact that the homeless population now consists

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of an alarming number of seniors, youth and young families. Advocates have been very vocal about how dire the housing situation is in Nelson, and everybody knows how difficult it is to find a job. But the knee-jerk response to struggling fellow citizens continues to be skepticism. Repeatedly I hear people question whether or not “they” actually deserve our aid.

In the newsroom, one particular quote in my eviction story inspired a spirited debate on this topic. A young man I interviewed named Lando Dallamore complained that the housing situation was hopeless, and that “if you smoke like a human being does” it’s even worse. Some in our office felt that this demonstrated his culpability in his current predicament, and opined that if he wanted a home maybe he should quit wasting his money on cigarettes.

Point taken. But here’s my question: what does it take to disqualify someone from empathy?

I’ve interviewed approximately 15 homeless or nearly homeless Nelson residents over the course of the last month, and without fail all of them have made decisions that have contributed to their circumstances.

They’ve made bad decisions, irresponsible decisions and unfathomable decisions. One woman bankrupted herself with credit card debt.

One man I chatted with spends his time collecting returnables to feed a heavy cigarette addiction. Others can’t maintain employment due to

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substance abuse. Mental illness is readily apparent everywhere.

But does that mean we’re allowed to not care?

Does that give us an excuse to check out, morality-wise?

As I’ve interviewed members of the community — including city councillors, the mayor, the police chief etc. — the point I keep hearing over and over is there has to be a two-pronged approach to ameliorating the homelessness situation.

The first prong consists of helping locals who have fallen on hard times, the other prong seems to be finding efficient ways to hurry undesirables back to where they came from. I understand why this distinction is being made, but it brings me back to the same question: why do we care about one person, and not the other? Where do you draw the line?

If Adam’s been in Nelson for four months, is he less worthy of concern than someone who’s been here for four years? Or 40? When does he qualify for our kindness?

I understand that it’s hubristic to try to summarize a situation as perennial and multi-faceted as homelessness. The situation is unlikely to radically change without an epic overhaul of our current society’s guiding ethos, but in the meantime there are tangible and obvious solutions within our grasp. Incentivizing the construction of affordable housing, funding our social services, and finding it within ourselves to care — all of these things seem like a good start to me.

Amidst the cavalcade of angry comments our homelessness story received was a simple message from one of the young women I interviewed the same day as Adam at Our Daily Bread. She was shy, a little nervous talking to me, and seemed near tears. I ultimately only used one of her quotes, effectively granting her two paragraphs of space to tell her story. I’ve seen her a few times since, usually carrying unwieldy bags and looking exhausted. I don’t know what her background is, or why she ended up living in the bush.

“Thank you all of for the chance to say what needed to be said,” she wrote.

You’re welcome, Jade. Perhaps now some of us will listen.

Karen Bennett Publisher

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Letters

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Sign built at ‘little cost’ Re: “Why the new forestry sign?”

Letters, August 8 We’re writing to set the record straight in response to concerns raised by Maurice A. Rhodes about the new sign at our Kootenay Lake zone office.

We want readers to know that the sign was built at little cost to taxpayers. The sign was designed and built by two long-term and accomplished members of our seasonal fire fighting staff — one a professional timber framer and the other a talented jack of all trades in construction.

These individuals supplied their own specialty tools at no cost to the Wildfire Management Branch.

The majority of the sign was built out of recycled materials found within the yard, including all the wood which was sourced from a decommissioned bridge.

Kootenay Lake fire crews are very proud of the work they do and the community they are for-

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tunate enough to live in, and that is clearly reflected in this sign.

The project is not yet complete due to the increase in wildfire activity over the summer months.

When time permits, the sign will include a fire danger rating”section on both sides. In the past week alone, Kootenay Lake initial attack crews have responded to more

than 30 fires and are proving once again why the BC Wildfire Management Branch is considered a world-class organization.

Grant Walton, Southeast Fire Centre Manager Art Westerhaug, Forest Protection Officer Kootenay Lake Zone

Civil disobedience and civil rights

Re: “Injunction process a ‘sham,’ Nelson judge says,” July 23 Having been on the pointy end of a couple of Justice Mark McEwan’s injunctions, I may be able to shed some light on this confusing issue.

During a dangerous month locked up in three different prisons in 1997-98 for the original Justice Glen Parrett Perry Ridge injunction that was procured by BC’s Ministry of Forestry, there was time to contemplate what seemed to me a sad way to abuse Canadian democracy.

Most judges in near sane democratic countries know when judges are issuing injunctions to the corporation that hired them, they run the risk of losing their perceived independence from their source of income. Justice McEwan was not long on BC’s bench when he ended up the trial judge on Parrett’s injunction.

The NDP ordered a hundred RCMP officers to march onto a few hundred women, children and men that had gathered to peacefully protect their source of drinking water on Perry Ridge. Later that year McEwan slam dunked into prison a near dozen folk for defying BC’s socialist government’s Slocan logging injunction.

What became clear in the Kamloops maximum security prison was the power we have as citizens in a democracy is not yet totally without merit.

It was also evident that BC’s Attorney General and the RCMP worked together to endanger the well being of those imprisoned for protecting West Kootenay drinking water and wilderness from clear-cut logging or any other economic activity that is deemed important by those banking on

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environmental degradation.

Within one minute of arriving in cell block H at the crowbar hotel (prison), I was viciously yelled at and threatened by a very large clown who somehow knew I was a tree-hugger. There was only one way that information could have been brought to that con.

“Engaging in peaceful civil disobedience is not for cowards, nor is it the right most citizens on this planet are allowed.”

Why would BC’s Attorney General and police forces make this effort to frighten or maim jailed citizens?

Well, some big money and some big unions work in not so mysterious ways. The War in the Woods was heating up to a boil.

BC’s NDP had staged the largest mass trial in Canadian history, jailing a near thousand Clayoquot Sound peaceful protesters.

This socialist kangaroo trial set the legal stage for the misuse of Canadian/British common laws and logging by injunction took off with a vengeance.

There was even a rumoured training programs by the logging association called SHARE, on how to engage and disrupt peaceful protesters for logging contractor foremen sponsored by various timber barons. They knew their

influence was now entrenched in a quasi-legal manner that gave them domain over the “common good.”

Justice McEwan at some point figured out our common rules of law were being badly misused but he always finds a way to issue logging injunctions.

In the case of his Incomappleaux River logging injunction (early 2000s) for Pope and Talbot of Nakusp, his wrath toward the expensive law firm advocate was palpable in the courtroom when the fancy lawyer told Justice McEwan five RCMP trucks and better than a dozen officers were waiting in Nakusp for an “injunction” fax from Nelson’s court to take down our peaceful camp, protecting important habitat in Boyd creek for endangered mountain caribou.

McEwan nearly stood up from the bench when he realized that the Attorney General’s contracted lawyer was taking the law into his own hands by organizing a police raid on a peaceful civil rights camp before the injunction had been issued.

While Justice McEwan may have a “long-standing distaste for the courts being dragged into these sorts of disputes,” talk is very cheap when it comes from a powerful judge who knows something is unjust.

Engaging in peaceful civil disobedience in BC/Canada is not for cowards, nor is it the right most citizens on this planet are allowed.

Should we lose this important aspect of a living democracy, we forfeit our children’s chance to turn away current and future pernicious intent.

Tom Prior Nelson • More letters, Page 10

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Aug 15th - Mindil Beach w/ Hot Knox & Catalyst Aug 16th - Big Sam’s Funky Nation w/ Lint Aug 22nd - Tofu Stravinsky & Buckman Coe MarketFest Afterparty Aug 23rd - Sweet Pickle w/Wallis & DJ Volpix Aug 28th - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy w/Damonde Tschritter & Hunter Collins Aug 29th - Five Alarm Funk w/ guests Aug 30th - Kootenay Pride Celebration Sep 5th - Moontricks Sep 6th - Road Kings Rooftop Dance w/Eddy & The Stingrays Sep 12th - Sonny Rhodes Sep 13th - Desert Dwellers Presented by AreaOne Events & SpiritFest Sep 19th - eMC feat. Masta Ace, Stricklin, Wordsworth & Punchline Sep 20th - Ryan Wells w/ Yard Sale Sep 24th - Beach House w/ guests Sep 25th - YukYuk’s Comedy w/ Brett Martin & Jared Borland Sep 26th - The Wooden Sky w/ High Ends Oct 1st - Deconstructing Dinner Film and Oyster Fest Oct 4th - Mat The Alien Oct 14th & 15th - Maceo Parker Oct 16th - Zion I Oct 18th - Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer early show Oct 24th - Electro Swing Club

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Community Events Getting ready for school?

Kindergarten booster clinics on August 19 and 26. Please call the Nelson Health Unit to book an appointment at 250505-7200.

The Riondel Poker Paddle is Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riondel Park 7 Campground (1709 Eastman Avenue). This event is open to anyone with a non-motorized craft. Anyone under 18 needs the signature of a guardian to enter. Bring your kayak, canoe, rowboat, or whatever.

There will be five stations on a predetermined route where contestants will pick up playing cards; the average paddler takes an hour to complete the course.

The best poker hand wins. After a little healthy exercise, join in the potluck picnic. For more visit campriondel.ca or call 250225-3268.

Keep the Beat is back! Join the fun at Lakeside Park this year on August 23 for a day of local talent in a family friendly environment. Enjoy this oneof-a-kind event brought to you by Nelson’s L.V. Rogers students, with proceeds going to War Child, an independent humanitarian organization that works to help children affected by armed conflict. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with musical and dancing acts, as well as a kid’s tent with a wide breadth of activities for children.

Living Garden open house on Sunday, August 31 in Balfour at 7741 Upper Balfour Road (Balfour Covenant Church).

Celebrate their grand opening from 3-5 p.m. with ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Live music and games. Food and refreshments provided. Facebook: The Living Garden. For info: Linda (250) 229-2298 or email at jrdickieson@shaw.ca Weekly meetings Non-structured, free flow Djembe circle every Monday night at Lakeside Park near the Greenhouse, 7 to 8 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments that

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complement the rhythm. No experience necessary.

Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot.

Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail. com to confirm times. Nelson Trail Runners is an open, noncompetitive, all abilities trail running group with over 104 members.

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 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule 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 250-352-7333.

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.

MARKETS Nelson 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.

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 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

Salmo Valley farmers market every Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., 311 Railway Avenue until September 18. 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.

Fundraisers Art sale at Red Fish Festival: Friends of West Kootenay Parks are having their second fundraiser at Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre on Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cottonwood Community Market open every Saturday at Cottonwood Falls Park, features live music and over 30 vendors sell fresh produce and juice, eggs, honey, local natural meats, home-brewed root beer, and prepared savoury and sweet foods. Unique products include jewelry, artwork and body wear products. Open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live music from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Winlaw Sunday Market this August 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farm fresh eggs, honey, imports, and hand-crafted items. Live music by Roxanne Hall 10 a.m. to noon. Open stage from noon to 2 p.m.

The next MarketFest in downtown Nelson will be on Friday, August 22. The fun at MarketFest runs from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A $5 donation for admission is kindly requested for anyone over 18. Everyone is welcome, donation or not.

Workshops Peace/art-Making open studio Saturdays at Kutenai Art Therapy Institute on August 16, 23, 30: 1 to 4 p.m. Use their studio space and supplies to create peace-themed art to display at their upcoming “Peace Art Show” on Sept. 18. Located at 191 Baker street or visit kutenaiarttherapy.com.

Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30

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 communityled events dedicated to raising awareness and funds for kidney research.

Announcements Kootenay Lake Art Connections runs until September 2 from Wynndel to Kootenay Bay and Riondel.

There are 28 venues and 35 artists. Brochures available at the Touchstones Nelson as well as the ferry and all venues. Get 12 initials from 12 venues and enter to win two $200 draws for art created by one of their members in one of their venues.

The next draw is September 2.

Ellison’s Heritage Fair runs August 23 from 2 to 6 p.m.

A fundraiser barbecue for Mothers and Babies in Haiti with local vendors, a petting zoo, horse carriage rides and antique cars on display, and kid’s activities. Live music starts at 2:30 p.m. with Jenny and the Jets. Square dancing with Mountain Station and Bob Dean. Dress up in 1930s farmer era costume and win a prize!

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Entertainment listings

theatre Elizabeth Barrett and Sarah Jane Hicks, graduates of the Nelson youth theatre scene, will be showing off their acting talents in playwright Daniel McIvor’s Governor General Award-winning play A Beautiful View at TNT Playhouse from August 15 to 17 and 21 to 23. Show time is 7:30. Advance tickets are available at Eddy Music. $15 for adults, $10 for students.

As part of the Outskirts Theatre Festival, Nelson Youth Theatre presents the foolish Shakespearean comedy 12th Night on Friday, August 22 in the quarry below Gyro Park. The cast of local actors aged eight to sixteen have been rehearsing since early August. Showtime is 2 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Literary arts Jennifer Craig launches her satiric new novel Mary Lou’s Brew on Tuesday, August 26 at the Nelson Public Library. Craig is the author of Yes Sister, No Sister: My Life as a Trainee Nurse in the 1950s, which has sold over 160,000 copies and spent 17 weeks on the London Times bestseller list. The reading will begin at 7 p.m.

Kootenay author Angie Abdou will host a literary discussion at Oxygen Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. on October 9. Abdou recently released a new novel titled Between. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, visit oxygenartcentre.org.

Visual arts The Langham Gallery presents two exciting new exhibitions. New work by local artist Angelika Werth entitled Attach-able/ Detach-able Collars will be in the Main Gallery. The community gallery has an overview of the past, present and future of the Langham Cultural Society celebrating their 40th anniversary. The opening event will be held on Friday, August 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information visit thelangham.ca.

Oxygen Art Centre presents new work

by Megan Dickie. SPIN OFF is a sculpture and video installation. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The installation is video game-themed, with the artist acting as a character. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit oxygenartcentre.org.

Kootenay Gallery presents an exhibition of work by Kaslo-based artist Brent Bukowski.

The exhibition, titled Call and Response, will include selected pieces from two bodies of work. The opening reception will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. For more information visit

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Folk duo Ash & Bloom will be performing at a Nelson and District Hospice Society fundraiser at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill on August 28 at 6 p.m.

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Big Sam’s Funky Nation Feat. Big Sam (formerly of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band)

Saturday Aug 16th 9:00 pm

Tickets at Hume Hotel

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Festivals Advance tickets are now available for the first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival, which will host yoga-centric events 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.

The second annual Kaslo Guitar Festival continues until August 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.

Five-piece metal band Scimitar will play an all-ages show at Kootenay Co-op Radio on Wednesday, August 20 at 8 p.m. as part of their 13-date Shadows of the West Tour Tickets are $10 Angello Sammartino will perform a solo concert at the Big Blue House at 503 Fourth Street on Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. He will perform original compositions as well as classical guitar pieces. Suggested donation: $5 to$15.

Folk duo Ash & Bloom will be performing at a Nelson and District Hospice Society fundraiser at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill on August 28 at 6 p.m. The pair recently released their debut album Let The Storm Come. For more information visit ashandbloom.com Compassion Gorilla brings a unique combination of world beat, Latin folk, dub and psychedelic music to Kayu’s Cafe in Winlaw on Saturday, August 16. The band will cast a spell of magic and melody with racy horn

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Classes for all ages open registration for fall Classes Aug 14 noon to 7pm Aug 18 And Aug 20 4 to 7pm

MUSIC Urban funk act Big Sam’s Funky Nation will play Spiritbar at 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 with guests Lint. Touring in support of their newest album Evolution, the band is led by trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams.

Tickets are $20 and are available from the

lines, brazen guitar harmonies and full-bodied vocal harmonies. For more information or for reservations, please contact 250-226-7374.

Up-and-coming Vancouver rock band

12 Piece Horn Band Aug 13 & Aug 14th Civic Theatre - 7:30pm TICKETS - $30 at Otter Books & online www.civictheatre.ca

Mindil Beach are playing at Spiritbar on Friday, August 15 at 9 p.m. with Hot Knox.

Tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Doors at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m.

Nelson’s own DJ Volpix will play electronic dance music in the back room of Spiritbar from 12 to 2 a.m. on Saturday, August 23.

The Royal will is hosting a number of free music events. On Sundays a country jam starts at 2 p.m. and is hosted by local musician Bill Woikin. Sundays evenings will feature jazz.

Monday evenings start with Max Hawk and friends at 7 and continues with a blues jam at 9. On Tuesdays Heather Ives will be playing the baby grand piano starting at 7 p.m. and on Thursdays Articulus will do the same.

Wednesdays feature the Sunshine Drive Band at 8 p.m. Fridays start with Michael Fredrick on piano at 6:30, with an open mic hosted by Marty Carter afterwards. On Saturdays Spiritwood will play at 7 p.m. For more information, visit The Royal on Baker’s Facebook page.

25 or 6 to 4 is a new 12-piece Chicago tribute band. Four powerful horns drive this group playing hits from Chicago’s gloried past. Playing for two nights at the newly air conditioned Civic Theatre on August 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $30 on sale at Otter Books and online at civictheatre.ca.

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‘Israel was founded on terrorism’

Re: “Views on Gaza violence,” Letters, August 6 Letter writer Carolyn Moore attributes the violence in Gaza to Hamas, and asks “What would we do?”

I would like to ask her and those that believe that Israel is “only” protecting itself, “What would you do if … ?”

In 1922, Jews accounted for only 10 per cent of the population in Palestine, and then in 1947, the Jewish population soared to about 50 per cent. Unfortunately for the Jewish immigrants, however, the Palestinians owned 93.5 per cent of the land.

By 1948, through the use of terrorism, 630,000 people were violently expelled from the lands their families had lived on for centuries.

Israel then passed regulations forbidding expelled Palestinians from returning to their homes and enacted a special law that deemed this Arab property “abandoned” and “subject to confiscation without compensation.” It was now Jewish land and by law it can never be sold to, rented to, or worked on by a non-Jew. Would people voluntarily leave their homes, their business, and their farms, only to become penniless, stateless people in a squalid refugee camp?

Israel was founded on terror-

ism; in fact, it was Prime Minister Menachem Begin that bragged that “Zionists brought terrorism to the Middle East and the world at large.” Israel routinely massacred entire villages and refugee camps to spread fear in surrounding villages so the populace would flee, leaving their land and possessions.

David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, presided over the deliberate ethnic cleansing of around 750,000 Palestinians, and the destruction of their villages.

The world said nothing then, and after almost 70 years of war crimes, it still says nothing.

The facts are inescapable, Jewish immigrants forced their way into Palestine against the wishes of the inhabitants and then through the weight of arms and terror had driven the residents from their homes, robbing them of their land, possessions and their very lives.

So, I ask you again Ms. Moore “What would you do if a hostile alien force stole your home, all your money and possessions, and killed your family and friends and no one did anything to help?”

Robert Leggett Nelson Carolyn Moore asks: “what would we do?” if we were Israel. She needs to also ask the same question if we were Palestinians living

in Gaza. 1.8 million people, mostly refugees who fled or were forced out of other parts of Palestine, have to live in an area 41 kilometres long by 6 to 12 kilometres wide. It’s hard to imagine that many people living in a narrow band of semi-arid land the same length as the distance from Nelson to Ainsworth Hot Springs. The Gazans can’t have a sea port or an airport or cross freely over their land border. Gaza is basically a large prison camp.

Moore and our present Canadian government have chosen to align themselves with one side. If they learned about and understood the history of the origins of this Middle East problem they would have a much more balanced view.

The origins of the problem go back to the start of the Zionist movement in the late 1800s. Then read about the Balfour Declaration in Britain in 1917 and the Palestine Mandate by the League of Nations in 1922. The 28 articles of this Mandate encourage the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine but almost nothing for the Palestinian people living there.

Less finger pointing and blaming and more knowledge about the situation would go a long way to being a positive influence in this dilemma.

Barry Rice Balfour

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Letters

Thanks from Broader Horizons Tamara Hynd photo

Re: “They do it to the hilt,” July 23 We have so much to add in thanks and praise of our wonderful Broader Horizons volunteers that we needed two articles to say it all.

The first article highlighted the events and flair of the weekly volunteers. In this letter we feel compelled to rave about our special guests who are a huge part of creating a fun and stimulating environment.

Many talented and caring musicians have given our seniors an opportunity to dance and make merry. Hugs to Second Wind singers/musical extravaganza; the talented and entertaining pedal steel player; lifetime award fiddle player with a big heart; many wonderful country and western bands and individuals who travel a doggone long trail (sometimes) to play for us; a devoted weekly piano player for our sing-alongs; an accordion player with an encyclopaedic global playlist; barbershop quartet; ladies

chorus; bagpiper and more. A grateful hug to those who have facilitated the Concerts in Care program.

We are thrilled to be part of this happiness. Blessings on the two wonderful young women who work for a local co-op and their co-workers for buying the percussion instruments for the seniors.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who take time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge with us. These guests include a birder, streetcar expert, fire chief, Alzheimer society co-ordinator, exercise movement instructor, massage team, local historians, authors, veterans, sewing help, haggis addressers, Nelson police, local floral businesses, Broader Horizons garden supporters and all of those who have enriched the days for our senior community.

You know who you are and we honour you.

Broader Horizons staff Nelson

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Arts Touchstones Nelson

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Zeljko Kujundzic paints while students look on, c.1959.

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Touchstones Nelson is taking visitors on a flashback to the 1960s with the new exhibit Zeljko Kujundzic and the Early Years of the Kootenay School of the Arts.

Kujundzic, a fifth generation artist from the former Yugoslavia, was hired in 1960 as the first principal of the newly formed Nelson School of Fine Arts’ three-year diploma program.

An internationally acclaimed artist in his time, Kujundzic drew students to Nelson from across Canada and the US. His rigorous European “studio method” of instruction emphasized the use of local materials and

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trained multi-disciplined artists.

The study of literature and philosophy were also included to enrich cultural depth.

Although Kujundzic was only at the school for four years, his influence marked the beginnings not only of KSA, but perhaps also of Nelson’s re-invention as the Best Little Arts Town in Canada.

The bold lines and iconic imagery in Kujundzic’s work reflect his Eastern European background, as well as the aesthetics of the times.

His artistic practice included ceramic sculpture, painting, printmaking, metalwork, jewelry and numerous public are commissions, all of which will be featured.

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The exhibition also traces the tenacious and tumultuous evolution of KSA through a collection of rare archival photographs and original course calendars.

Explore Kujundzic’s diverse artistic practices and the history of the iconic Kootenay School of the Arts (now Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College) through this unique exhibition.

It opens on Friday in Gallery A from 7 to 9 p.m., with a members’ preview at 6:30 p.m. Touchstones Nelson is at 502 Vernon Street.

Kujundzic’s family members will be in attendance, and artwork by three of his daughters will be featured in the lobby.

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I am desperate to get in touch with the family to let them know that Bonnie is a loved member of our family and due to a series of unfortunate events has now been taken away from us. I am willing to pay the family who has adopted her all the fees they paid. We just want our Bonnie back and we are certain she wants us back too.

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On the Road to Shambhala Fest Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College was part of the eclectic mix sights and sounds at the Salmo River Ranch this past weekend for the Shambhala Music Festival. In an effort to promote the programming at the Nelson-based art school, a portable foundry has been built that will allow faculty and recent graduates to provide demonstrations of bronze casting. Designed from scratch

by KSA faculty assistant Wright Simmonds (left), the portable furnace was fired up for all four days of the annual festival.

KSA metal casting instructor Denis Kleine (right) spearheaded the demonstrations.

For more information on KSA programming for this coming fall head to selkirk.ca/program/ studio-arts-diploma.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Nelson Star

Community Play-Clean-Go

How to curb invasive plants MELISSA BRIETER Special to the Star

Close your eyes and picture this; it’s the first hot day of the year, the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and everything around is lush, green, and pristine. The lakes and rivers seem to sparkle and dance under the sun’s warm rays. You’re heading out to spend this Kootenay summer day with friends kayaking and mountain biking, taking advantage of all this incredible region has to offer.

While we are extremely fortunate to live in an area with such incredible outdoor facilities, it is important to remember the impact we have on the environment around us, especially when it comes to the spread of invasive species.

Whether you’re into hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, or an array of other outdoor activities, the Kootenay region is the place for you. However what should we be keeping in mind in terms of our impact on the environment around us?

When it comes to the prevention of the spread of invasive species, there are many things we can do to help while enjoying the outdoors.

Play-Clean-Go, an initiative dedicated to help curb the spread of invasives, states, “Invasive species have many pathways of spread. For instance, weed seeds move easily in soil so, muddy boots or vehicles can move weed seeds.

Some weeds seeds have special hooks to help them hitch a ride. Thus, weeds seeds can spread on our shoes, socks, clothing, and pets.”

However, the transportation of pesky weeds through soil is just one aspect of our trouble with invasive species.

The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee, has discovered many cases where water-born invasives have “hitched rides” on vessels such as; boats, kayaks, and other water equipment

that have then been reintroduced into our lakes and rivers, thus causing damage. By learning how to inspect and clean our equipment and belongings, we can begin to reduce the chance of inadvertently spreading something that could harm the pristine outdoor environment we so cherish. Here are a few tips to keep in mind this summer; • During campfire season use only local or certified firewood, if you are travelling make sure all the wood you bring is used before returning home • While hiking, walking, or biking make sure to stay on designated trails designed for this purpose • Leave clean! Before returning home make sure to check your belongings and remove any dirt, plants, or bugs to prevent an invasive species from tagging along!

Although summer is an amazing time of year in our Kootenay region, it is important to remember the impacts our outdoor activities have on the spread of invasive species. This is an issue that affects everyone, and in order to maintain our incredible surroundings it is up to us to become informed, attentive, and accountable in preventing the spread of invasive species.

You can help stop the spread of invasive plants!

For more information please go to ckipc.ca or playcleango.org.

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Cover Architectural Collaborative Inc. designs residential homes and commercial buildings and spaces but they also design Passive Houses, known for their energy efficiently.

The architecture firm based in Nelson received a grant from FortisBC and the provincial government to be used towards construction of a structure with Passive House design.

One hundred thousand dollars is remaining in the grant and Cover is looking for a client that will fit the grant guidelines.

While the parameters are narrow, the benefits are broad. Passive House designs are so energy efficient they immediately start to pay for themselves. Eighty per cent more efficient than the standard built home, Cover prinipal and designer Lukas Armstrong said the 10 per cent cost premium can be solved through efficient design.

A home with an efficient floor plan can be 10 per cent smaller yet more livable if designed well.

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Cover has had 10 interested parties thus far from all over the prov-

ince. A major component to the success of a home built to the passive housing criteria is the lot needs to have exposure to the sun in the winter.

Cover is looking for a lot owner with financing in place for development.

If an owner already has building plans, Armstrong said Cover can evolve them to meet Passive House criteria.

The property must not require any variances or

rezoning. The project can be two single family homes, a duplex, or a part of a larger complex.

Projects must be able to start construction within eight weeks and be complete by April 15.

Cover also designs regular housing projects. An example of their commercial design is the redecorating of doctors’ offices in internal medicine at Kootenay Lake hospital.

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David, Ken, Stephanie and Laura meet once a month to talk about how their lives are affected by dementia. They are all caring for family members who are in various stages of the disease and they attend a free caregiver support group offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. An estimated one in 11 BC residents over age 65 already live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. That number is projected to double within a generation (25 years). The resulting need for assistance is soaring, and volunteers help ensure that the demand is met.

To ensure its programs con-

tinue to meet local demand, the Society needs to fill some volunteer positions in Nelson.

“Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team,” says Julie Leffelaar, the Society’s support and education coordinator for the West Kootenay.

“It’s exceptionally rewarding work to know that you are making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Our volunteers tell us they get far more than they give.”

A facilitator is needed for the monthly support group, which has enormous value to caregivers.

“This is their lifeline,” says Leffelaar. “They can meet with people with similar issues who are in a unique position to offer support

to others on the same journey. The group is a place where they can talk openly, share information and give each other mutual support.”

The facilitator should have excellent listening and empathetic skills, and a knowledge of dementia or a willingness to learn.

Formal or informal caregiving experience is an asset.

Training is provided, and a oneyear commitment is required.

For more information and to volunteer, contact Julie Leffelaar at toll-free 1-855-301-6742 or jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org Residents can get more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by visiting alzheimerbc.org.

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Par Suzanne Paquin

Aventures à Gwillim Lakes Par Suzanne Paquin Des paysages magnifiques vous attendent si vous tentez l’aventure de Gwillim Lakes. D’où que vous venez, il faut vous rendre à Slocan et prendre la route Gravel Pit Road vers les Valhallas. Soyez prêts à vous faire brasser, car c’est 42 km de gravelle qui vous attend. Les 2 derniers km sont vraiment difficiles à parcourir. Le gouvernement n’entretient plus les routes dans cette partie du parc. Il est recommandé de conduire un 4 roues motrices.

Du stationnement, la vue sur les monts qui dominent Gwillim Lakes est magnifique, on en oublie le supplice de la route. Si vous allez camper pour plusieurs jours, apportez de la broche “à poules “ pour entourer votre véhicule, afin de décourager les porcs-épics qui adorent gruger les lignes de freins! Que voulez-vous, tous les goûts sont dans la nature! Apportez aussi de bonnes bottes et des bâtons de marche pour faciliter la montée et la descente.

La montée peut prendre entre 2 à 3 heures. Après environ une heure, on arrive à Drinnon Lake. Nous prenons toujours le temps de prendre un goûter et d’admirer la vue de Lucifer; la première montagne qu’on va monter le lendemain. Arrivé au sommet; le plateau, on installe la tente et on explore les lieux. À cet endroit, on trouve une cache contre les ours. Il y a aussi un coin-repas avec

des déflecteurs de vent. C’est là qu’on fait souvent la connaissance de gens très différents et très intéressants.

On décide quels sommets on ira escalader le lendemain.

Si vous êtes chanceux, il y aura une pleine lune qui vous éclairera toute la nuit. Et même sans lune la quantité d’étoiles est difficile à décrire. Les jours suivants, on passe d’un sommet à l’autre et on s’émerveille de chacun.

Quand tout est tranquille, on peut entendre le son de la chute d’eau où l'on peut aller se doucher si on est courageux.

Il me faut parler des visiteurs nocturnes, gros, mais pas dangereux. Les cerfs viennent brouter autour des tentes.

La première fois, on se demande s’ils ne vont pas nous piétiner, mais si on bouge dans la tente, ils partent au galop.

Il y a beaucoup de parents qui amènent leurs enfants et ceux-ci s’amusent beaucoup.

Les familles peuvent faire le trajet en deux jours : ils peuvent camper à Drinnon Lake et continuer le lendemain vers Gwillim Lakes.

Cette dernière est une magnifique randonnée que l’on apprécie encore mieux quand on y passe 2 jours ou plus. On en revient avec des souvenirs et des images magnifiques dans sa caméra et inoubliables dans sa tête.

Bonne randonnée!

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It’s a proud moment for Don Tonsaker of the Nelson Road Kings as he took the winning trophy with his heritage car at the Langley Loafers Old Time Drags in Mission over the August long weekend.

Tonsaker won the pro nostalgia race with his 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. He beat out 300 other Pro Nostalgia Association cars all older than 1970. Cars as old as the 1920s competed, including souped-up Model Ts and muscle machines such as AA Supercharged cars.

The Langley Loafers Old Time Drags is an oldtimer itself as it has been running since 1952.

“I’m a heritage guy,” said Tonsaker, who is also involved with the Nelson Heritage Preservation Society.

Racing for 28 years, he qualified for the quickest eight cars that led to the final win. He went several rounds, racing a quarter mile in 9.86 secs at 135 miles per hour, and managed to beat a 1957 Thunderbird from Langley.

With 870 horsepower and racing slicks on the red beauty, his Impala is tuned and maintained by crew chief Dave (Birdman) Taylor and is sponsored by Nelson Brewing Company and OK Tire.

Now the Nelson Road Kings are revving up for their big Queen City Cruise on September 5 and 6. A cruise from the Bogustown Pub to downtown kicks off the Car-Di-Gras celebration.

The show and shine on Saturday should see 500 classic cars lining the length of Baker Street, followed by

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Wednesday, September 3 Nelson at Beaver Valley, 7 p.m.

Friday, September 5 Nelson at Creston Valley, 7:30 p.m Saturday, September 6 Creston Valley at Nelson, 7 p.m Sunday, September 7 Beaver Valley at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Nelson Leafs Regular Season Schedule Home Opener Saturday, September 13 Castlegar at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Don Tonsaker (right) raced his 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport (above) at the Langley Loafers Old Time Drags at the Mission Race Way Park over the August long weekend and earned first place. (Above Lloyd Thomas Photography, right Tamara Hynd photo)

Friday, September 19 Nelson at Beaver Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 20 Kamloops at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23 Grand Forks at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Friday, September 26 Kimberley at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 28 Sicamous at Nelson, 7 p.m.

the Lordco poker run. The weekend finale is at the parkade rooftop with a dance and party featuring Eddie and the Stringrays from Las Vegas.

Call the Road Kings Car Club at 250352-6843 to get your dance tickets in advance as this event always sells out.

Visit nelsonroadkings.com for more information.

Friday, October 3 Chase at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 4 Nelson at Castlegar, 7 p.m.

Friday, October 10 Castlegar at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 11 Spokane at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Tops in Ted Allen tourney Denny McArthur presents the trophy and winning prize donated by Ted Allen Jewellers to Jackie Chapin who was the overall winner by retrogression in the annual Ted Allen Tournament hosted by the Granite Pointe ladies late last month.

Other low net winners were: Veronica Jones with a net 66, Corinne Scheldrup with a net 67, Susan Rowe with a net 68, Michelle Palm with a net 69 and Bev Stevens with a net 70.

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Sunday, October 12 Nelson at Castlegar, 2 p.m.

Friday, October 17 Nelson at 100 Mile House, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 18 Nelson at Revelstoke, 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 19 Nelson at Sicamous, 2 p.m.

Friday, October 24 Nelson at Grand Forks, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 25 Golden at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 1 Columbia Valley at Nelson, 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 2 Nelson at Spokane, 2 p.m.

Friday, November 7 Nelson at Creston Valley, 7:30 p.m.

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Back to school banter no reason to groan A

t this stage of the summer some may groan at the utterance of that proverbial back to school banter. Some, on the other hand, are looking forward to the next season’s activity. Gratefully, we have so many choices in our active community.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) is a provincially funded program run in partnership with the Nelson and District Community Complex, BC Recreation and Parks Association and the Childhood Obesity Foundation.

It is a great program for families with children between the ages of 7 and 13 who are working together to obtain a healthy weight. The program is free and is for the whole family.

MEND will be running a program September 29 to December 10.

Kim Palfenier Game On

It will run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call Cathy Potkins at 250-505-4708. q Before you plan to step into the ring at the Nelson Boxing Club

Enjoy an evening of three decades of Elvis at the coolest outdoor venue in the Kootenays. From the black leather through to white jumpsuit - all your favourites will come to life on our stage. Book a dinner seat and enjoy the best seat in the house, with VIP parking. Our dinner menu will be a selection of of chef’s favourite salads, with our famous roasted chicken, pasta with two sauces and a light dessert.

Or of course treat yourself to the full experience and book a SKYBOX room to watch from the privacy of your balcony, and spend the night.

please note that the club has moved to 646 Baker Street (downstairs from the Dollar Store). Class times are still Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For info or answered questions call 250-505-2362 or go to the Nelson Boxing Club Facebook page q The Nelson Junior Leafs hockey camp is scheduled for August 29 to 31 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. For registration forms and information, go to nelsonleafs.ca For the first time the (regional male) Major Midget League is basing its home in Nelson. Although homeroom will be in the old Nelson Leafs room in the Civic arena, all home games will be in the NDCC. Having just completed their training camp, their season starts at the end of September. Look for

their schedule at bchockey.net/mml q Are your ropes and biners at the ready? After officially signing a lease with Selkirk College, the Kootenay Climbing Association took over their end of the Mary Hall gym this summer.

With building permit in place the large pile of steel will start showing the skeleton of the new climbing gym within the next few months.

We’ll keep you posted on the progress. q September is the month folks start getting back to business again after the summer distractions. The Sports Council is running a couple of National Coaching Certification Program courses at the end of the month.

Fundamental Movement Skills workshop will be held the evening of

September 26 and the NCCP Comp Part B September 27 and 28.

For course outline visit coach.ca.

Call Kim at the Sports Council at 250-352-3989 to register or email nrsc@telus.net q There is a new sports council in the Kootenays. The North Kootenay Sport and Recreation Council will serve Nakusp, Kaslo, Silverton, New Denver, Slocan and the surrounding areas and is well on its way to becoming a formal organization.

After three public meetings, the council reported back to the community last night in New Denver.

For more information, check sport. nadb.ca or their Facebook page.

Kim Palfenier is executive director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council. Her column appears alternating Wednesdays.

BC bronze for Nelson cadets Ends August 2n The Kootenay women cadet sailors earned bronze inSaturday, sailing at the recent BC Summer BCDC WILL ROCK THE B.O.A.T. BACJED UP

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BUSTED FOR POT POSSESSION? You’ve heard that in Colorado and Washington State just south of the border, voters approved legalization of marijuana even for recreational (not just medical) use in 2012.

Aviation honour for Grypma At the orientation and briefing for Airshow Nelson 2014, Tim Cole, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association regional director for BC and Yukon (left), presented Nelson area resident and pilot Case Grypma (right) with an Award of Merit to recognize Gryma’s lifelong contribution to aviation in this community. This award also represents the importance of local aviation, and airports like Nelson’s Norman Stibbs Airfield, to the national and international aviation community. Case was chairman and air boss of the recent airshow and is a past president of the Nelson Pilots Association. The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association represents the interests of and advocates for general aviation in Canada. Cole described the group as “the aviation equivalent Bob Schmitz photo of the Canadian Automobile TypeAssociation.” to enter text

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Sure, there’s been talk about letting police just issue a ticket to someone found in possession of a bit of pot, say 28 or 30 grams. But that would be a far cry from “legalizing” possession.

And even that small step, which would make simple possession a minor infraction, hasn’t been taken.

In fact, simple possession of even a tiny amount of pot is still not just illegal – it’s a crime in Canada (some medical exceptions apart). A first offence can lead to a maximum fine of $1,000 and a maximum jail term of six months. Penalties increase for repeat offenders.

And there are stiffer sentences if you’re charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking, or with trafficking (basically, selling the stuff).

Of all the provinces in Canada, British Columbia – famous for its “B.C. Bud” – has one of the highest rates of charging people with possession.

Now, you’re not likely to be hit with the maximum penalties if convicted of simple possession for the first time. But there are still nasty consequences.

For one thing, a conviction results in a criminal record. This may have to be disclosed on employment applications, so can hurt your ability to get a job.

Also, you may afterwards not be able to get into many countries, particularly the U.S., because of travel restrictions. In short, a small baggie of the stuff, maybe just a friendly gift, can end up causing you a long-lasting hangover.

So what’s possession, anyway? Basically, based on what police find (and what you say), the police must prove that you had the stuff on you, like in your pockets or purse, or that it was under your control (like in your car’s glove box) – and that you knew what it was. So you can be in possession of marijuana even if you don’t own the stuff. Police also have to prove in court what the substance was, usually by a test report.

But even if you’re caught with some pot, you have some fundamental rights to due process in Canada that may help you avoid conviction.

You have the right to remain silent – so don’t blab your way into a confession. And you have the right to be protected against unreasonable search and seizure. So if police come to your house with a search warrant (basically, a judge-approved authorization to search your house) for something else, and they come across your small stash, the court may not allow that into evidence – it all depends. The court may also look closely at the information used by police to get a judge to approve the search warrant in the first place.

Probably the best thing you can do for yourself if busted for pot possession (or worse) is to exercise your right to call a lawyer at the first possible opportunity – and follow her advice!

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Keep the Beat back for ninth year

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Keep the Beat is back again!

Running for a total of eight years, this student organized music/arts fundraiser for War Child Canada will be held at Lakeside Park and will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 23.

With a wide selection of musical entertainment and dancing, this community event is sure to get your feet tapping and your fingers snapping.

The entire event is in association with War Child Canada; a non-government, non-profit organization which works with children and their families in war torn countries around the world.

By supporting War Child Canada with profits from the event, and by spreading awareness among the people, Keep the Beat will also be directly supporting children and their families through War Child’s main areas of focus: opportunity, education, and justice.

In previous years, Keep the Beat, on average, has had revenue of $12,000 and they hope to do the same this year. Every

Keep the Beat organizers receive a cheque from the Nelson and District Credit Union toward the event on August 23. Top row, from left: Brenda Jones, Espoir Segbeaya, Abi Normand, Amelia Martzke; Bottom row, from left: Dunavan Morris-Janzen, Stu Milde, Galen Submitted photo Boulanger. penny earned will be donated directly to War Child Canada.

Not only does Keep the Beat provide positive outcomes with community growth and a chance to show case local talent through musical and arts performance, but it also brings the community together for a day of music, dancing, and family fun.

This year, Keep Beat has a

stellar line up with musicians from around the Kootenays.

Musicians such as recent Starbelly Jam performers James Lamb and Mrs. Strange, local Symphony of the Kootenays director Jeff Faragher, the youthful, student led-L.V. Rogers jazz combo Swing Theory and the international talent Erica Dee. Closing the night off will

be Roy has Fire. This youthful band has toured around the Kootenays creating a name for themselves playing a rock/ alternative mix.

In addition to this spectacular day of music, this year Keep the Beat will also have a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction featuring many beautiful items donated by local businesses, a kids activity tent with bracelet making, hula hooping, face painting and various kids games, and a communal banner.

Due to the generous support from the community, all activities will be free with a donation box.

If there are any questions about Keep the Beat concerning the fundraiser, music or activities, you can contact Galen Boulanger at galen. boulanger@gmail.com or Dunavan Morris-Janzen at dunny1233@gmail.com.

They also encourage you to check out their Facebook site at facebook.com/ KeeptheB eat2014?ref_ type=bookmark or the official War Child Canada website, warchild.ca.

VACATION Y A ST The Harrop Farmer’s Market Local organic produce!

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Slocan Valley distillery wins gold in Chicago Submitted to the Star

Competing against distilleries from all over the world, Winlaw-based Kootenay Country Craft Distillery has won a gold medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago. The award honors Valhalla Vodka, the distillery’s original handcrafted, small-batch distilled spirit.

Following an independent, professional blind tasting, the Beverage Tasting Institute gave Valhalla Vodka a rating of 93 points (Exceptional), and described the artisan spirit as: “Clear in color. Bold aromas of toasty raisin bran and apricot granola with a soft, dry-yet-fruity medium-to full body and a honeyed melon, cream, and delicate pepper finish.

Lots of fruit character that will make for flavor-packed cocktails.”

Kootenay Country Craft Distillery handcrafts Valhalla Vodka from pure spring water and organic

heirloom wheat grown in the farming community of Canyon, near Creston.

Kootenay Country Craft Distillery, which opened in March, also produces gin and a variety of fruit and herb-infused vodkas.

The Beverage Tasting Institute (tastings.com) was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine, beer and spirits reviews for consumers.

Over the years, BTI buying guides have appeared in the Wine Enthusiast, Restaurant Hospitality, The New Yorker Magazine, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Review, and many other publications.

The sacrifice of traditional vacations has led many families to embrace the “staycation,” wherein families still take time off to be with one another but do so largely at home rather than heading off to an exotic locale or resort. A staycation is a great way for families to rediscover their own communities and spend quality time together without the hustle and bustle of airports or highways.

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Walmart helps Walk for Life The AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society (ANKORS) received a $1,180 boost from Nelson Walmart employees this week, raised $780 through two barbecues this summer. The store then added $400 to the sum. The funds will go towards the AIDS Walk for Life fundraiser on September 20. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walk commences at 12 p.m. “We will walk down to Lakeside Park for 1 p.m. where there will be musical guests, speakers, and a barbecue,” said AIDS Walk coordinator Erynn Davis. Photo from left, Walmart employees Jennifer Leben and Cherie Lipinski, store manager Rachel Bradley, ANKORS education and prevention co-ordinator Jamie Makena MacBeth, Walmart employees Amy Pommen, Jan Brown, and Juanita Hanson and ANKORS’s Erynn Davis.

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Philip George Markin of Nelson passed away suddenly July 29th in Vancouver, BC. Philip was the eldest of four children. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Tina Markin of Blewett.

Philip is survived by his son, Anthony Markin of Vancouver, sister, Shirley (Paul) Evdokimoff of South Slocan, sister, Marcie (Michael) Lebedow of Castlegar, brother, Steven Markin of Kelowna, Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Brenda McCormick of Nelson and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Philip grew up in Blewett and attended school in Nelson. He developed many life-long friends in the area. As a young adult, he aspired to fast cars and he loved rock-n-roll. Throughout his life, Philip was an avid outdoorsman who explored hunting, hiking, mountain climbing and ice climbing, a sport he took very seriously.

He was a talented artist who enjoyed wood carving, drawing and painting from an early age.

Philip spent many years working as a finishing carpenter. His stretch for perfection was always evident in his exceptional work.

Recently, he re-discovered his early love of photography. He had an amazing eye for capturing shots in and around Nelson. He could often be seen walking in the early morning searching for the mist, a perched eagle or something unique that Nelson offers. His talent was evident in the beauty of his photographs.

Philip loved spending time with his son Anthony. There was never a dull momentâ&#x20AC;Ś laughing, fishing, hiking and watching soccer games, listening to the blues, and recently attending concerts together. He was a very proud father and he spent his final few days â&#x20AC;&#x153;hanging outâ&#x20AC;? with his son in Vancouver.

Enjoy your journey Philâ&#x20AC;Ś.. looking through the lens as you climb to the glacier, soar with the eagles, visit loved ones, and move with the mist. May the wind always be at your back, and the radio always play your favorite tune. May you be at Peace. You will be missed.

We will especially miss the amazing birthday cakes you created for Anthony for many years!!!

Interment at the Nelson Cemetery: Friday, August 15, 2014 at 4 pm.

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Thank you to everyone that donated items for our Garage and Bake Sale, held on June 21st, 2014, it was a success because of your generosity.

Special thanks to Oso Negro for donating the coffee and to Paula Snow for so generously donating her building to allow us space for storage and sorting.

Also, thank you to the members of the Nelson Legion for helping us move all the items and set up the hall.

Thanks to your community spirit, our event was a success and the funds will help make our hospital a better place!

Members of the Nelson Chapter of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary

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Orphan chick pounces on first live trout instincts on her own and her foster mom has been The final surviving os- a great help. We haven’t prey chick filmed via live done much really other webcam from a nest near than provide food. Really Nelson earlier this year it’s her foster mom doing pounced on her first live all the work,” she said. trout Monday.

Though Nel is being re“We provided a live ferred to as a female, her trout in her enclosure and gender cannot be known Nel actually pounced on until she’s fully grown. it and held it down,” said “Female is what pops Mindy Dyck, a bird care into everyone’s mind, but staff member at O.W.L we don’t know definitively.

Orphaned Wildlife Reha- Markings on an older osbilitation Society in Delta, prey can indicate their sex, where the chick was taken but right now it could go after its father died and its either way.” mother stopped feeding it.

She said Nel is “extreme“But then she didn’t ly healthy” but “she’s still seem to know what to do got a ways to go” before after that. It’s a learning she’ll be ready to be re-reprocess. It was so adorable.” leased into the Nelson wild.

Nel has been receiving “She’s going to graduher education from a fellow ate to the flight cage in a osprey from the Langley couple weeks and we’ll test area who is acting as her her in there and see how foster mother. well she does,” she said.

“During the initial inThe 180-foot long entroduction the adult was closure is stocked with like ‘what the heck?’ Nel live trout in a 60-foot fresh has quite the voice as ev- water pool. All staff are eryone remembers from masked and cloaked so she her being on cam. But won’t correlate human bethen she figured out if she ings with food, and will rely provided food for Nel, she instead on her instincts. would be quiet,” Dyck said.

Nel’s birth and sub“We witnessed her fling- sequent plight was witing bits of trout to her. It nessed online by thousands was quite comical.” of people who watched a Dyck said Nel is beloved webcam set up in her nest amidst the O.W.L staff, but by Nelson Hydro and Cothey take little credit for lumbia Wireless. her encouraging developFor more information ment. about Nel’s progress you “She’s got great osprey can visit owlcanada.org.

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June 12, 13 and 15: Three osprey chicks are born in a nest west of Nelson, witnessed live via webcam installed by Nelson Hydro and Columbia Wireless.

June 20: A power outage is reported at Grohman Creek. The osprey cam loses service.

June 21: Online fans speculate about the disappearance of Nelson, the osprey father.

June 23: Nelson Hydro employees discuss options to help the mother and chicks.

June 24: Nelson Hydro begins delivering fish to the osprey nest. The first chick dies.

June 25: Employee discovers Nelson’s corpse under a power line during a ground inspection.

ABOVE: Nel the orphan osprey chick (seen at right, with her foster mother) is doing well at the O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta.

June 26: Nelson Hydro commits to feed the osprey chicks until they’re fully grown.

July 3: Second chick dies.

Mother osprey stops feeding Nel. July 4: Nel is removed from the nest and transported to O.W.L Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta.

RIGHT: Nel’s brief but eventful life to date was chronicled on a webcam installed at her family’s nest near Grohman Narrows.

These screen grabs are courtesy of Randy Glover.

July 31: Nel is moved to an outside enclosure with a foster mother.

August 11: Nel pounces on her first live trout.

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Zeljko Kujundzic and the Early Years of the

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