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GREG NESTEROFFNelson Star

First in a series marking thecentennial of the First World War

On August 28, 1914, thousands of people converged on Nelson to send 175 volunteers — the

fi rst Kootenay contingent — off to war.Th ree-quarters were going to fi ght

for their homelands. But others said they enlisted for “glory and satisfac-tion” and one man admitted his mo-tives weren’t purely patriotic: “Part of it was the love of adventure, and a desire to see the world.”

At the same time, Rev. Father John Althoff was disturbed at “the intoxica-tion of praise and the glory of war” and warned of its “soberness and gravity.”

Even those who listened to Althoff ’s admonitions wouldn’t have anticipated the horrors to come over the next four years. Many who departed that day didn’t return.

In her new book, Names on a Ceno-taph: Kootenay Lake Men in World War I, Sylvia Crooks takes a closer look at the local men who died on European battlefi elds in

what was supposed to be the war to end all wars.

She previously wrote Homefront and Battlefront: Nelson BC in World War II and during her research on that book was intrigued by the fact that even though similar numbers enlisted locally in both wars — about 1,300 — nearly four times as many men from the earlier confl ict appear on the Nelson cenotaph.

“Th at was pretty overpowering,” Crooks says, attributing the diff erence partly to strategy. “Th ey were using

Victorian military strategy with more modern weapons. Th ese men were walking into wave aft er wave of ma-chine gun fi re.”

It wasn’t unusual for 1,000 or more to die in a single battle, many from blood poisoning.

Another stark statistic: one-third of the names on the Nelson cenotaph have no known resting place. As the battleground was repeatedly churned up, makeshift graves were blown apart.

Crooks, a Nelson native and retired

New book traces paths of Kootenay Lake soldiersOFF TO WAR

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This photo shows high school boys of Nelson serving with the 54th Kootenay Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. It was taken in Vernon in 1915. Courtesy Sylvia Crooks/Granville Island Publishing

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Discarded batteries were the cause of a vehicle fire in Nelson on Wednesday morning.

At about 10:45 a.m. Nelson Fire Rescue responded to a report of a fire with batteries exploding.

Upon arrival at the Nelson Leafs Recycling Depot, crews noted that the fire had been sub-stantially knocked down by people in the area using two dry chemical extinguishers.

The firefighters encountered a

small amount of fire still in the ve-hicle that was quickly extinguished once they were able to access the interior.

The fire appears to have origi-nated in a bag of lithium watch style batteries that were being transported to be recycled at a dif-ferent facility. The interior of the vehicle sustained fire damage in the front area and smoke damage throughout.

No injuries were reported as a

result of this incident. Damage is estimated at $5,500. The cause of the fire was the lithium batteries shorting out.

Nelson Fire Rescue has had a number of instances where bat-teries have been stored in a drawer and something as simple as a paper clip has shorted it out and caused a fire. Old batteries which have lost their charge should be discarded separately from regular household trash.

Solidarity parade plannedMany parents throwing support behind teachers

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Will Johnson photoParents and supporters rallied in front of city hall earlier this summer.

A story Wednesday (“Suspect faces six new charges”) incorrectly stated Krista Kalmikoff has pled not guilty to charges against her in two armed robberies. While her election of trial by judge and jury indicates she intends to plead not guilty, the plea will not actually be entered until the jury is empanelled.

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Will JohnsonNelson Star

Nelson parents are organiz-ing a solidarity parade for what would have been the first day of school, September 2, and will march down Baker Street to city hall.

“This is a parent initiative,” said Lucas Myers, who has two school age children. “There’s a sense that teachers are ham-strung.”

The march, which is called the Parents Etc. for Public Edu-cation March, will begin at the Extra Foods parking lot at noon and will be accompanied by Nelson’s Moving Mosaic samba band.

“Some of their members will be there and they’re going to make some noise,” said Myers.

“It’s not going to be aggres-sive. It’s just to show the govern-ment there’s a mass of people who have this opinion,” he said. “They’ve been trying to make the union look bad, and that’s what the whole game is. We can show them we’re not siding with the government, we’re support-ing public education as it stands now.”

Children will join the parents

in solidarity. Myers said their very presence in the parade makes a powerful statement.

“They shouldn’t be here. They should be in school right now,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Kootenay Lake district parent advisory council has come out in sup-port of the march.

“We invite our partners in ed-ucation to continue protecting the interest of students,” council chair Kendra Mann wrote in a press release. Their expressed aim is to ensure schools will continue to be “places for stu-

dents to learn in a safe, caring and nurturing environment.”

Mann recently attended an emergency meeting called by BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC). Representatives from 28 dis-tricts attended the August 16 meeting, representing 81 per cent of the BC parent popula-tion.

“Parents have varying opin-ions and their support ranges from supporting BCTF to sup-porting BCPSEA and every-thing in between. One thing we can agree on is that we want our

children in school September 2.”Myers said the parade is a

last-ditch attempt to commu-nicate with the government.

“They’ve been trying to see how much they can get away with, how much they can push us before we can push back. We’re showing them we’re not cool with what’s going on,” he said.

Myers and many other par-ents believe the government’s recent announcement of a re-imbursement program for kids missing school, which includes a website (bcparentinfo.ca) to help parents navigate the pro-cess, is a slap in the face to both parents and teachers.

“I think it’s gross. It’s the height of arrogance and it seems like there’s no respect,” said My-ers.

Teachers have been on full-scale strike since June 17, as the BCTF and BCPSEA have failed to negotiate a contract. Teach-ers have been without a contract since June 2013.

For further information on the march, contact Kendra Mann at [email protected] or visit the Parents Etc March on Facebook.

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Nelson fi re chief to retireGREG NESTEROFFNelson Star

Nelson will have a new fi re chief by year’s end. Simon Grypma, 57, who has held the position since January 2008, will retire once his successor is named.

Th e job was posted in May, although it wasn’t widely known in the community. City human resources manager Joanna Markin said 39 people applied, a mix of internal and external candidates, mostly from BC and Alberta.

Skype interviews with a shortlist of eight begin Th ursday, aft er which fi nalists

will be brought in for face-to-face interviews. A decision is expected around the end of September.

Grypma is believed to be the longest serving fi refi ghter in

the department’s history at 38 years between auxiliary and full-time service. Hired in 1978, he previously served as a paramedic/fi refi ghter, lieutenant, training offi cer, fi re prevention offi cer, and assistant chief.

He sat down with the Star this week. You can fi nd the full interview at nelsonstar.com.

Why retire now?I’m at the age where I want to refocus my

life on my family. I have three grandchildren and want to explore some other options. I’ve got a lot of hobbies and projects at home that have been on hold. I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to achieve at the fi re department. It’s in very good hands and I feel it’s time for someone’s new vision, or a refocus of the vision for the department. Th ere are people, including members of our own department, who have stepped up to the challenge to be the new chief. At some point in the near future, a new chief will be appointed, and I hope to spend some time with them before announcing my fi nal day.

You were born in Calgary?Yes. My family came to Nelson in 1968.

I remember the fi rst fi re I witnessed in the city was the Queens Hotel [November 17, 1969]. It was a Sunday morning as we were

on our way to mass. We watched the front wall fall onto Baker Street.

Why did you want to become a fi refi ghter?On my 19th birthday, I was invited to

the fi re station by a friend who was then a live-in volunteer to have a beer with him upstairs — that was when there was still beer in the fi re hall. When we were leaving, I asked if I could slide down the brass pole. With some instructions and aft er putting on a fi refi ghters’ jacket, I slid down the pole for the fi rst time. Th at was a turning point in my life.

How did you join the department?One of the lieutenants, Joe Carter, kept

inviting me to fi re practice. I thought what

the heck. I was introduced to all the old-time fi refi ghters, and the chief, Joe Palesch, who ultimately off ered me a job.

How long were you an auxiliary before you got on full-time?

About a year and a half. I was off ered a job twice before I fi nally accepted in the spring of 1978.

Why did you turn it down?I had ambitions to move out of Nelson.

It was the year I was going to get married. We were going to look at other places to live. Finally aft er the third off er, I just couldn’t refuse. It was meant to be.

Simon Grypma will call it a career a� er 38 years

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Nelson fi re chief Simon Grypma will retire this year once a successor is chosen, ending a 38-year career.

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Slocan sawmill demolished

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A set of dry kilns, the last major buildings on the site of the Slocan sawmill, were demolished last Friday. Removal of the Springer Creek Forest Products mill has been underway since last fall. Peter Brisco, CEO of parent company Brisco Wood Preservers, said the demolition contract runs to the end of October: “The buildings are done, but there’s quite a bit of material on site.” Brisco said no decision has been made on the property’s future, which will first require environmental testing. “We’re a ways out,” he said. “We’re still working on decommissioning the site.” The mill occupied the village waterfront for 50 years.

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What was your first fire?The Johnstone block. It was a

Wednesday night [December 1, 1976]. The spaghetti hose on the street was incredible. I was in awe trying to understand how these guys figured out which hose lines go where. It was really something to start your career on a big fire like that. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but the building was a total loss. That’s where BCAA stands today.

When did you think about becoming chief?

I’ll never forget the morning after the bowling alley fire [September 28, 1982]. I sat on my couch at home with my wife and said “Someday I will be the fire

chief.” That’s when I first had that ambition.

What were your most memorable fires?

The Kerr block fire [January 6, 2011] was one of the saddest days of my career when I saw the building burn. But it was one of the happiest days of my career that nobody, not even a firefighter, was injured — which attested to the fire prevention program we had.

That night all the functions we worked on over the 34 years of my career to that point, from fire prevention to fire alarms to the training of our members, [allowed us to] safely evacuate and protect over 70 people.

That was a pinnacle for the

fire department while I’ve been at the helm. But April 1, 1992 was a turning point. We had that devastating fire where Aimee Beaulieu and her twins died. She was murdered and the place set on fire. It started a whole new momentum in our department, not only in fire prevention, but in the way we treated our firefighters. I was lucky to be involved in an early stage of critical incident stress treatment.

Since then we’ve had nine fire fatalities in Nelson and [we realized] our fire prevention had to focus on homes. It’s really paid off. As the fire chief, I am so proud and so unbelievably happy and complimentary of everyone. It takes a community to become fire smart.

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Cenotaph contains many errorsLives were sacrificed 100 years ago

Courtesy Sylvia Crooks/Granville Island Publishing

The Roe brothers, Sgt. Harold and L. Cpl. George, of Nelson, were killed five weeks apart in 1916.

University of BC library science instructor, began collecting bio-graphical information on each soldier and placed it in bind-ers at the Touchstones Nelson archives. It came to more than 400 pages.

“I had all this info and de-cided I’d like to do something to bring some of these men alive again and tell their stories,” she says.

Her starting point was the 280 names on the Nelson ceno-taph — who also hailed from the Slocan Valley, Trail, the Bound-ary and other points — as well as memorials at Procter, Kaslo, and Boswell.

Those names are notoriously difficult to research, however. As Crooks notes in her book, when cenotaphs were erected, there was “no overseeing body, no of-ficial lists of the dead for each city and town, no standards set or guidelines provided. Names were assembled from towns-people who wanted their loved ones or friends remembered.”

Consequently, there are many errors: misspelled names, incor-

rect initials, omissions, and even the inclusion of men who sur-vived the war.

Crooks’ job was made easier, however, by the fact enlistment papers for the Canadian Expe-ditionary Forces have been digi-tized and are available online.

She also corresponded with many soldiers’ family members, although in most cases they were a couple of generations removed.

Crooks herself had an uncle who served overseas in the 54th Kootenay Battalion and survived, while her family had a Bealby Point cottage next to the McVicar sisters, whose two brothers were both killed. “It’s 100 years ago I’m writing about and yet here’s a family I had such personal contact with,” she says.

In contrast to her previous book, which devoted equal space to the war effort at home and abroad, Crooks spends more time discussing individual soldiers.

“The men didn’t all grow up together in the way they did in World War II,” she explains. “Most were immigrants and ar-

rived as young boys or teenagers in the first part of the century. It wasn’t as closely knit a com-munity as it was later.”

Every First World War soldier named on the Nelson cenotaph is listed in the book, and a little over half receive more detailed biographies. Crooks says she tried to include a representative sample and those with especially interesting stories.

She admits, however, that writing at length about young men cut down in their prime was “depressing.”

“These were almost like peo-ple I knew by the time I started writing. It was difficult some-times because the stories were so terribly sad. It’s a sad book,

but important to remember these people — not just to pay tribute to the names but to the men themselves.”

• Sylvia Crooks launches her book at Touchstones Nelson on Thursday, September 4 at 5:30 p.m. and has a signing at Otter Books on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

She’ll also give a presentation hosted by the West Kootenay Family Historians Society in the lower level of the Castle-gar Public Library on Monday, September 8 at 6:45 p.m. and do a reading and presentation at the Boswell Memorial Hall on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m.

In Names on a Cenotaph: Kootenay Lake Men in World War I, author Sylvia Crooks doesn’t shy away from troubling aspects of the war that occurred off the battlefield.

It’s hard to imagine today, but back then, expressing any doubt or indifference was regarded as unpatriotic and could have serious consequences. Citizens were encouraged to join a “Loyalty League” and report any dissent.

Crooks cites three examples from 1918 alone: a man who was rude to a Red Cross canvasser in Nelson was immediately arrested. Another man alleged to have said “It doesn’t mat-ter whether Britain or Germany wins this war” was similarly jailed. And the secretary of the Miners’ Union at Silverton was charged with sedition for stating soldiers in France were not fighting his battles.

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Editorial

The alpine has held a strong draw for me as long as I can remember and August is my

favourite time to reach those rugged mountain heights. Th e mountain passes are snow-free and the wild fl owers are still in bloom.

Th e spring fl ush of bugs have thinned, although really, there are no bugs in the Kootenay when com-pared to the infested likes of north-ern BC, Ontario or Quebec.

I moved to Nelson a few months ago to work at the Star, and on my second day on the job it was my luck and pleasure to interview the out-door enthusiast Mary Woodward, who was approaching her 80th birthday and still logging in more days skiing and hiking than many youth in their 20s. From a lady who had a 240 page book journaling her hikes, pictures and all, I asked her opinion of which hikes to tackle during my fi rst summer here.

So it was thanks to her that I was heading up the Glacier Creek forest service road.

Some people might wonder why

I would venture right past the per-fectly gorgeous Kokanee Glacier Park, but the reason is simple: my canine companion is not welcome.

My dog is approaching her 12th year, but she has an athlete’s heart. As long as her tail is wagging, she will saddle up beside me, dog pack and all. She loves the wilderness more than me.

I opted out of the MacBeth Gla-cier day hike as I surmised it would be diffi cult to fi nd a suitable camp-ing spot. Monica Meadows was further beyond but the Backroads Mapbook description sounded like it would be a relaxing place to spend my days of rest.

When I drove into the remote parking lot I was surprised to see four vehicles. It seemed like a high volume for the end of a long dirt road. I found out that they were all day hikers which in retrospect makes sense, as it’s a straightforward easy one-hour hike to reach the sub-alpine meadows, which is a relatively short distance.

Monica Meadows is an oasis of

lovely garden-like tarns surrounded by the mountain homes of the Mac-Beth Icefi eld and Horseshoe Glacier.

I had the place to myself for an entire 24 hours and reveled in thought. How does no one know about this place? It’s so easy! Why aren’t more people here? But even a group of 10 people seemed like it would be a disaster for the delicate ecosystem.

Despite my temporary isolation, surrounded by the beauty of nature, I still found small reminders of my work life.

Just over the mountain ridge to the east was the infamous Jumbo pass, glacier, hut, trail and proposed site of the Jumbo Glacier Resort. Surrounded by mountain valleys, I commonly marvel at the perspec-tive: I am but a speck of dust in the landscape, and I fi nd that grounding and healthy.

To think a municipality of 5,000 will be appearing in a place so re-mote seemed arcane when there are an abundance of incredible ski re-sorts scattered within an hour drive. Th e ski industry has struggled since the recession in 2009. Upon my re-turn to Nelson I was assigned to cover the send off rally in front of Nelson’s city hall as people gathered in support of sending campers to monitor the development.

During the second day of my hike, the views were amazing. Th e clouds had burned off but there was a scent of forest fi re in the gusting

winds. By aft ernoon, a heavy haze fi lled the neighbouring valley, par-ticularly down the return road to home. As the Slocan Park fi re and blazes had me and my newsroom co-workers contacting the South East Fire Centre information offi cers daily, I wondered which forest fi re was taking off in the strong winds. As it turns out, it was smoke from fi res burning in Washington and northern BC.

Knowing it’s a short hike out, I stayed to the end of my second day. It wasn’t until I was on the trail out that I encountered a dad and three kids hiking in. How great is that? Th e kids get a trip with dad before they have to go back into the class-room in September. But will they? Until the BC Teachers Federation and the BC Public School Employ-ees Association come to a contract agreement, the teachers will remain on strike and students will not be learning in their classrooms.

It was not until I arrived at my

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HUGS: Big hugs to the young lady who backed my truck out of a parking spot after someone parked so close that I could not get in the driver’s side to back it out myself.

HUGS: Huge hugs to the crews who have kept the park, soccer pitches, hanging baskets and the flower beds all over town in terrific shape this summer with the immense heat we all had to endure. Holidayers walking in the park have been so impressed and we really appreciate your hard work.

SLUGS: Slugs to the bugs, the litter bugs. Please don’t throw your garbage out your window when you are driving, or anytime. Tired of picking up your litter in my yard on the North Shore — respect each other and the beautiful place we live.

SLUGS: Slugs to the person(s) who redesigned the parking lot next to the playing fields at Lakeside Park. Just how long do you think vehicles parked at an angle will be prevented from blocking the tracks because of a flexible roadside reflector? The angle and parallel parking should be on opposite sides to what they are currently painted. Wonderful that ad-ditional parking is provided but where is the attention to numerous pedestrians that do a walking loop in the park and their safety? Are they supposed to mix with vehicular traffic? Redesigns are supposed to improve the use and increase the safety by all parties — not just vehicles.

HUGS: Big huge hugs to all my amazing customers for the heart warming welcome upon my return to

work at a local grocery. You are such a huge part of my life. I love you all.

SLUGS: Many slugs to the people/person who ruined summer vacation for my grandkids by carefully removing the 5’x5’ storage door from the back of their travel trailer and also the window cover from the front of the trailer while been stored on Upper Balfour Road. Take a moment and do a good deed and return it.

HUGS: Hugs to all of my very dear friends for helping me save my marriage. Hugs to my husband.

HUGS: Hugs to the awesome man who kindly lets people try out his slackline tightrope down at Lake-side Park. It makes a lot of kids smile.

HUGS: Hugs to the kind woman who took our dog in to her home when our dog accidentally got out while we were away and was wandering around in the street. This woman took care of our dog and alerted the police that she had our dog. Many thanks and may someone show you the same kindness if your dog takes a walk-about. — Grateful for kindness

SLUGS: Slugs to the people recently on a Saturday night that vandalized several real estate signs in the Fairview area. This is a personal financial loss to the realtors and disrespectful to the homeowners.

HUGS: Great big hugs to the staff of a Taghum gas station. You guys are wonderful. Whenever I’m in there, all of the staff are always happy and full of smiles to each and every customer that’s in.

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truck, to find a couple and their dog throwing on their back packs, did I realize that my solitary overnight experience in Monica Meadows, es-pecially in early August, was a rarity.

A vehicle in the park-ing lot had a Teck ID hanging in the rearview mirror and I thought of how the Regional Dis-trict of the Central Koo-tenay is currently suing Teck Resources Ltd. for the contamination from a tailings pond near Salmo. The Mount Pol-ley tailings pond breach came to mind next. The effects of industry on natural environments overwhelm me.

On my drive out, the tall hemlocks bowed their drooping tips high above.

A quick stop at Dun-can Lake provided a wel-come swim in warm wa-ter in comparison to the chilly waters of Kootenay Lake. Tired and weary, I headed to the Bluebelle Bistro & Beanery. I had already written two ar-ticles where their food was raved about — the MS Bike West Kootenay Glacier Challenge and another one featuring a group of motorcy-clists that was filming a promotional video for Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism.

Grateful they were open on a Monday night, the charming patio, deli-cious food and live music were a comfort to leaving the alpine behind.

And to Mary, who passed away shortly after her 80th birthday, thanks for your welcome to the West Kootenay alpine.


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Fortis BC has a right-of-way agree-ment on my property to cut and clear any trees and underbrush that threaten the safety of the power lines.

However, the clearing that I discov-ered this spring included healthy trees on my property because the trees on the easement, when felled, hung up on my trees, and so they cut my trees down as well.

A greater act of irresponsibility, however, is the lack of clean up which

needs to be addressed. This massive fire hazard not only includes felled trees but also old contaminated/treated power poles, galvanized metal, and used in-sulators.

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INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIAAN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS

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Special Direction IC2 to the BC Utilities Commission, BC Regulation 307/2004, as amended (Special Direction IC2) in 2014, requires the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to file a revenue requirements application annually. On August 29, 2014, ICBC will file a Revenue Requirements Application for Universal Compulsory Automobile (Basic) Insurance.

On May 14, 2014, the Commission issued Order G-63-14 with its Decision that approved a 5.2 percent Basic Insurance permanent rate for Policy Year 2013 effective November 1, 2013. The Commission also established a new Basic Insurance Capital Management Plan. As per Special Direction IC2 and as part of the rate smoothing framework, the Commission is required to set rates by no more than ±1.5 percent of the previous year’s rate change, and must not decrease rates. Accordingly, the ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements Application requested rate change will be 5.2 percent.

The Commission by Letter L-43-14 established a Preliminary Regulatory Timetable which includes an Informational Presentation and Review Working Session as part of its review of the upcoming ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements Application.

To view the timetable for this hearing go to www.bcuc.com, select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “ICBC 2014 Revenue Requirements”.

Informational PresentationICBC will introduce the

Application.

Review Working SessionICBC will explain the Application and

address matters of interest.

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Wednesday, September 10, 20149:00 a.m.

Friday, September 26, 20149:00 a.m.

Participants: Open to the public Interveners and Commission Staff

Location: Commission Hearing Room12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8

If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or as an Interested Party with the Commission in writing by Monday, September 8, 2014 with the Commission Secretary, using the contact information at the end of this notice. Interveners should identify the issues they intend to pursue as well as the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process indicating whether they plan to submit matters of interest and/or attend the Review Working Session. Interveners will receive email notice of all correspondence and filed documents. An email address should be provided if available.

Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties with the Commission in writing, by Monday, September 8, 2014, identifying their interest in the Application. Interested Parties will receive a copy of the Commission’s Decision when issued.

All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.

If you wish to attend the public Informational Presentation or the Review Working Session please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information provided at the end of this notice.

HOW TO REGISTER

You may apply to register to the Commission Secretary by email, electronic submission on the Commission’s website, by fax, or by mail using the Commission contact information provided below.

For more information, please visit www.bcuc.com or contact the Commission Secretary at [email protected].

VIEW THE DOCUMENTS

The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications” and at the locations below:

British Columbia Utilities CommissionSixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3Phone: 604-660-4700Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385www.bcuc.com

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Always wanted to learn how to make lace? Women of all ages come together to share a love of fibre arts on Friday, August 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Learn to knit, sew, crochet, embroider, make a rug, spin wool and more. Beginners welcome, experts too. Share your skills and get inspired by others. Tea and coffee provided, donations welcome.

Come celebrate the grand opening of the Living Garden on Sunday, August 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Balfour at 7741 Upper Balfour Road (Balfour Covenant Church). Come with your friends and family in the neighbourhood to celebrate this community gift garden to benefit local food banks and locals that are in need. Live music, fun and games and yummy food for everyone to enjoy! Free and open to the community.

Parents for public education rally on Tuesday, September 2, at the old Extra Foods parking lot across from the Civic Theatre at 12 p.m. The rally will proceed down Baker St. to city hall to sign letters.

The 12th annual Nelson Road Kings Queens City Cruise and car show is Sep-tember 5 and 6.

Pugapalooza will be held at the Frog Peak Cafe at 1418 Highway 6 in Crescent Valley on September 6 at 1 p.m. Calling all pug lovers and friends of the pug, you do not have own a pug to come and enjoy in the fun! Costumes are welcome for pugs and owners, there will be prizes for all!

Salsa and West Coast Swing social dance on Sunday, September 7 at the Legion Hall (402 Victoria Street, Nelson). There will be a mixed playlist of latin, salsa, swing, tango and favourite tunes. Potluck snacks, nibbles, desserts and refreshments. Entry is $10. Contact oganizer Maria Schuh at (250) 354 -8085 or email: [email protected].

Library Family Campout - Celebrate International Literacy Day Monday, Sep-tember 8 and camp out in the Nelson Li-brary with the whole family. Bring blankets, sheets, and pillows to build your own fort to read in together. Don’t forget a flashlight in case it is too dark to see. Stories around the campfire, walking “smores” and much more will all be part of the fun starting at 6:30 p.m. Children’s section of the library will be open to only registered families dur-ing this event. For more information or to register go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca and events or contact [email protected] or 250-352-6333/250-352-8283.

The Kootenay Spirit Festival has a free community event on Saturday, September 13 at Lakeside Park from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with family-friendly yoga, a hula hooping workshop and concerts by John de Kadt, Sparrow Grace and Buckman Coe.

The 12th Annual Harrop Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 14. Food and music for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrop Hall, 6066 McConnell Road.

The 11th annual Kootenay Book Week-end is bringing well-known, award-winning author Helen Humphreys to Nelson as the

guest speaker on Sunday, September 21, at 11 a.m., at the Best Western on Baker Street. She will discuss her latest novel The Reinvention of Love. For more info about the event, go to kootenaybookweekend.ca

Dance the Tango to Rock and Roll with the Mental Health Band ( Rob Moore on guitar) at the Slocan Hall, Slocan, B.C. on Saturday, Sept. 23 and 30, 8 p.m., $5 and on Sundays jam sessions 2 to 6 p.m. Camping at the Village Springer Creek RV Park and Campground.

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Society is a seniors one stop information and referrals for community resources and services. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 250-352-6008 for information regarding the home help program, volunteer income tax service, and low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms.

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 [email protected] to confirm times. Nelson Trail Runners is an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 104 members.

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.

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 complement the rhythm. No experience necessary.

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.

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, big-screen 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 upcoming jam sessions. Hall rentals available. Info: [email protected] or 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464.

mARkEts 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 31, 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.

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.

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. Contact Gabrielle at 250-357-0032 or email [email protected].

WoRkshopsCalling all seniors. Be pleasantly surprised.

Come and meet the presenters for classes for the upcoming semester at Learning in Retirement (LIR) Friday, September 12, 10 a.m. at Selkirk College, Silver King Campus, room 118. Refreshments will be served and registration begins around 11:30 a.m. For further information call Christine at Selkirk 250 354-3206.

Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 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 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

FundRAisERsWyld at Heart-A fundraiser for Wylder

Doerkson on Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m. at the Spirit Bar in Nelson Performers will include James Lamb, Brooke Riome, Rabs, Laura Landsberg quartet, Mooves, Rafferty Funksmith, and many more. Minimum donation is $10.

Parkinsons Superwalk on September 7. No cape? No problem! You can be an everyday hero to Canadians living with Parkinson’s. Register now for Parkinson SuperWalk taking place at Rotary Lakeside Park from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and raise critical funds for support services, education and research. For info: parkinson.bc.ca

AnnounCEmEnts St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, is open

for summer tours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, Tuesday to Saturday in August. The heritage church built in 1898 is at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets. Volunteer tour guides will be in attendance to answer questions. Tours are free, though donations are accepted.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For

further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Call for submissions! Are you a painter, poet, photographer, musician? Are you a filmmaker, fabric artist, or prose writer? Have some work inspired by the nature of the Slocan Valley (or want to create one). Be part of the upcoming group exhibition in September. “Inspired by Nature: The Slocan Valley” is show title and theme. Contact [email protected] or call Carla at 250-358-7198 weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kootenay Lake Art Connections runs

until September 2 from Wynndel to Kootenay Bay and Riondel with 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.

The West Kootenay Family Historians Society will meet on Monday, September 8, at 6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the Castlegar Public Library, including a presentation by guest Sylvia Crooks on her new book Names on a Cenotaph: Kootenay Lake Men in World War I. All are welcome to attend. For further information, contact [email protected].

Come sing! The Nelson Choral Society begins its fall session on September 9 under the music direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Practices will be Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road in Fairview. All are welcome, no audition required. Prospective choir members are encouraged to try out the choir for a week or two. They will be working towards a performance in December at the Capitol. For further information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org

Casting call for A Christmas Carol deadline September 12; to be staged in Slocan December 6. Director and technicians also needed. Contact Rick at 778-800-9821 or [email protected]. Auditions, casting and get acquainted barbecue September 13. Proceeds go to food bank.

The Nelson Public Library is hosting a series of Lunchtime Talks with Dr. Remi Champagne. Presentations will look at childhood ailments including ear infections, ADHD, colds and flus, and asthma. The first of these free talks—Understanding Ear Infections-is Tuesday, September 16, noon to 1 p.m. in the library storytelling room. The talk examines what causes ear infections, discusses why antibiotics may not be the best answer, and suggests some effective, natural solutions. More information is available at nelsonlibrary.ca and sparklinglife.ca.

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This adaptation of John le Caré’s novel A Most Wanted Man stars Philip Seymour Hoff-man and is directed by Anton Corbijn. When a half-Chechen, half-Russian, brutally tortured immigrant turns up in Hamburg’s Islamic com-munity, both German and US security agencies take a close interest. The film plays at the Civic Theatre on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment kills all life on the planet except a few lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. A class system emerges. Directed by Joon-Ho Bong and starring Chris Evans, this film currently has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Playing at the Civic on August 29 at 9:20 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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Radio presents a live broadcast concert with Vancouver’s metal group Titan’s Eve and lo-cal act Drunk on Purpose. Doors at 8, broad-cast at 9. This may be DOP’s last hometown show, so organizers encourage fans not to miss it.Fore more information visit Kootenay Co-op Radio on Facebook.

Five Alarm Funk are playing at Spiritbar on Friday, August 29 as part of their tour promot-ing their fifth album Abandon Earth. Mooves will perform an opening set. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

Kootenay band Moontricks will play Spir-itbar at 10 p.m. on September 5. Their music blurs the lines of analog and digital, acoustic and electronic, beautiful and dirty. Vespers will be the opening act. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Beach House will play Spiritbar on Septem-ber 24 as part of their “Northern Exposure” tour. Their special guests are TBA. Tickets are $25 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

Toronto rockers The Wooden Sky are playing at Spiritbar on Friday, September 26 at 9 p.m. to promote their new album Let’s Be Ready. High ends will play an opener set. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

FestivalsThe 12th annual Queen City Cruise runs

from September 5-6. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the Saturday car showcase on Baker Street. Other events include a new casino night on Friday and a parkade concert on Sat-urday night featuring Eddy and the Stingrays. For more information email [email protected]

Advance tickets are now available for the first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival, which will host yoga-centric events in a variety of studios, ven-ues 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 kootenayspirit-festival.ca.

The third annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival returns to Nelson with 11 food documentary films at 3 venues over the course of 4 days, October 1-4. The festival will feature an opening night oyster bar and closing night local chocolate maker showcase. There will also be an all-new 100-mile pizza bar and BITE truck poutine bar. Info and tickets at deconstructingdinner.com

The Royal has a number of events this week. Sunday will have an open stage from 2 p.m. until midnight. The Blues Jam will be on Monday night. Heather Ives plays the baby grand ev-ery second Tuesday and Sunshine Drive every second Wednesday. Dylann McPherson plays every second Thursday. There will be an open mic night every Friday hosted by Marty Carter and friends. For more information visit royal-grillnelson.com

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Judith Plant, the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers will share her story at the Civic Theatre on October 8 at 7 p.m. New Society Publishers is a BC small busi-

ness success story that publishes books on community building, environment, natural building and more. Otter Books will manage an NSP book sale. Tickets are $10 and can be found at deconstructingdinner.com

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.

Sylvia Crook, author of Names on a Ceno-taph: Kootenay Lake Men in World War I, will launch her book at 5:30 on Thursday, Sept. 4 at Touchstones Nelson. She will also do a book signing at Otter Books from 11-1 on Saturday, September 6.

visUal artsThe Langham Gallery is currently hosting

two exciting new exhibitions. New work by lo-cal 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 gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 1 – 4 pm. For more information visit thelangham.ca.

Oxygen Art Centre is currently showing 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 is now featuring an ex-hibition of work by Kaslo-based artist Brent Bukowski. The exhibition, titled Call and Re-sponse, will include selected pieces from two bodies of work. The gallery, located across from the Castlegar Airport adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, is open Tues-day to Saturday from 10-5pm. For more in-formation visit kootenaygallery.com.

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Rhoneil understands her music may seem a little strange to some people.

“What I’m doing isn’t always really digestible or uplifting,” said the 32-year-old Nelson devotional doom pop musician. “I try to tap into whatever deeper things I feel are needing to be expressed, and those emotions are sometimes dark. I might be tapping into a collective shadow that nobody wants to pay attention to. But I could also be tapping into a collective joy, or worry, or sense of loss.”

She said this sort of exploration is a key part of her artistic process.

“I’ve always liked to sink in deeper and investigate what’s going on,” she said.

Rhoneil spent eight years playing in the Montreal music scene with the bands Crystal Clyffs and Missing Children, recording one album with each act, before moving to the Kootenays.

Four years ago she decided that she wanted to be closer to natural landscapes, which she considers crucial for inspiration, and to remove herself from her musical milieu.

Shortly after that, she arrived in Nelson.“I wanted a blank slate. I wanted to work

creatively without being associated with a certain scene,” she said. “I find it pretty easy to find my voice in this geographic and cultural location, because it’s pretty low pressure.”

She said this setting has given her the opportunity to explore.

“Primarily what I’m concerned with or what I focus on is removing as many obstacles as possible to expressing the voice of the landscape, or the voice of my

experience. It could be a cultural landscape, a human landscape,

or even wild spaces. I try to facilitate the sonic expression

of that through music.”This goal, she added, is

easier said than done.“I feel like I could do that

forever and never feel like I’m done.”Her current set is the closest

she’s come yet, and she’s found that she no longer has a use for

separating one song from the next.“The whole set I play right now is moving

toward that. I don’t think I’ve achieved it yet. It’s not so much about separate songs. It’s more like an entire piece that consists of

10 or 11 movements, that don’t really begin or end. That’s something that DJs do, but bands don’t do as much.”

Rhoneil has been road-testing this set, playing this summer at multiple concerts in the Nelson area. Recently she performed at Spiritbar with the Pack AD, at One Fest in Kaslo and at the Field Festival at White Crow Farm.

She’s been experimenting with a number of different technologies, has been training to do her first live improvised healing performance and has been working with a breath work facilitator and a live drone vocalist.

She currently has recordings from all over the world, including at the Delphi Oracle and Stonehenge, that she can loop as high-quality wave recordings.

Meanwhile, she’s using her artistic pursuits as a sort of personal devotional practice.

“You have to trust a lot of invisible things when you choose artistic pursuits for you life, because there’s no guarantees. You devote yourself to this art form, this ideal, this path, and you have to trust in it,” she said.

To learn more, visit Rhoneil’s Facebook page. To hear her music, visit soundcloud.com/rhoneil.

Pure sonic expressionRhoneil developing album of devotional doom pop

Will Johnson photoLocal musician Rhoneil is searching for a pure form of sonic expression. She performed multiple concerts around the Kootenays this summer.

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Kootenay skate cultureWILL JOHnSOnNelson Star

Spencer Legebokoff fi nds skate-board culture fascinating.

“People can get so into it. Th eir lives revolve around riding a wooden board with wheels and fi nding something creative to do with it,” said the 17-year-old fi lm-maker, who is releasing his fi rst skate fi lm Locals Only at Ripping Giraff e Boardshop on September 12 at 8 p.m.

“It means sometimes getting re-ally hurt to do a trick that doesn’t really, in the end, mean anything. But it’s nice to show people the things we can achieve, that we’re passionate about.”

Legebokoff decided a while ago that he wasn’t going to become the guy doing the huge trick, but he wanted to be there to fi lm it.

“I decided I’ve gotta do some-thing with my life that’s creative. Basically, I love anything that will

push and promote skateboarding.” His 25-minute movie consists

of four main segments featuring local boarders Phalen Miller, Da-nan Lake, Levi Peirson and Chuck Arrance. Approximately 20 other boarders appear, including Lege-bokoff himself.

“Originally I thought I was just going to have the four guys and then people kept wanting to get involved,” he said.

New fi lm launches at skateboard shopWill Johnson photo

Spencer Legebokoff is premiering his skate fi lm Locals Only at Ripping Giraffe Boardshop at 8 p.m. on September 23.

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The fair at Ellison’s Market and Cafe had an extra air of charm and heaps of heritage last week, in part because of the 1930s farmer costume theme. Live music by the likes of Jenny and the Jets entertained the crowd sitting on hay bale benches as did the games, prizes and cute small animals to adore last Saturday af-ternoon.

The fundraiser barbecue — for the Olive Tree Project for mothers and babies in Haiti — had local vendors, a petting zoo, horse carriage rides, antique cars such as Barry Conklin’s 1930 Ford Model A, and activities for kids.

Mountain Station and Bob Dean played to give people a chance to grab their partner for a little bit of square dancing.

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Antique cars were just one part of the annual Ellison’s Market fair held on the weekend.

The film celebrates the Kootenays’ unique skate culture, and also features riders from Kaslo, Nakusp, Trail and the surrounding area.

“It revolves around mainly the tricks, and what people have to go through to do those tricks. All the time, energy they put into it. There’s going to be bails, people getting hurt, people making it,” he said.

“But it’s also about the lifestyle behind it, the people you run into while skateboarding.”

Though some of it is filmed at the Nelson Skate-board Park, Legebokoff said he was more interested by urban and rural spaces not necessarily designated

for skating. “It started in the pools and went to the streets, and

that’s where it really took off,” he said.“In Nelson it was a lot harder. I mean, the spots in

the back streets and the alleys are a lot more limited than Vancouver or Calgary or Kamloops. But there’s places here where everybody’s been skating the last 20 years.”

In his estimation, skate culture went on a decline around 2009, but Legebokoff considers himself part of a modern resurgence in popularity.

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Nelson’s Corazón ensemble is auditioning new members for the coming year.

� e 65 members of the group range in age from 13 to 21. Each year Corazón undergoes some turnover, as older singers move on into their adult lives and new singers join.

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September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Communities across Canada, including Nelson, will come together to support those bereaved by suicide, remember and celebrate the lives of those who died by suicide.

The events are designed to support those who struggle with living, and to renew a commitment to helping all Ca-nadians reconnect with their reasons to live while building lives with dignity, purpose and meaning.

“One World Connected” is the theme that International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has chosen for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. Bringing this theme home, the West Kootenay/Boundary Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention (PIP) Committee has committed to promoting “Connect-ing Canada” as the theme for WSPD.

On September 10 the local PIP com-mittee is inviting all people in the West Kootenay/Boundary region to come

together to remember that we are all connected to each other and join in a local kite flying ceremonies.

The kite is the national symbol for World Suicide Prevention Day. The connection we have through the string, to the kite in the sky, represents the connection to the things people strive to stay connected to: hope, community, those they have lost, and those who struggle with thoughts of suicide.

The September 10 kite flying cer-emonies take place at:

Nelson — Lakeside Park from noon to 1 p.m.

Castlegar — Kinsman Park from noon to 1 p.m.

Grand Forks — Perley Elementary School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the re-sources available to those affected by suicide visit westkootenaysuicidepre-vention.org.

For support, please contact the crisis line at 1-888-353-2273.

Kites take to the airSeptember 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

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Members of Nelson Youth Theatre presented William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night last Friday afternoon at Gyro Park. A crowd of more than 35 people came out, brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed an outdoor performance.

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First day of training campKEVIN MILLSNelson Star

A new season of hockey is about to begin as the Nelson Leafs open their 2014 training camp today. � ere will be plenty of new faces on the ice, including head coach and general manager David McLellan, who only arrived in Nelson on Tues-day night.

� e coach is excited about hitting the ice today to begin evaluating the 45 players who will be trying to earn a spot on the roster.

“We have a lot of work to do on the roster, so we’ll be taking 21 play-ers on and see where we are at a� er camp,” said the new coach.

McLellan said he is a big believer in defence.

“I’m big on defensive zone play — that we build from our own zone out. A� er that it’s about using speed, chip pucks through the neutral zone and use size and strength to go to the net. Starting in our own zone out is really the model of most good junior hockey programs.”

While he’s had little time to prepare, McLellan said there’s a benefit for him having limited knowledge of the players. He doesn’t enter the situation with any preconceived notions.

“It’s a fresh start for everybody, including players that may have had some di� culties last year.”

He said he has called several vet-

eran players to give them “the heads up about what we are trying to do.”

He is expecting 11 returning play-ers to be at camp today. � at leaves a lot of open roster spots to � ll. How-ever, being a returning player isn’t a guarantee of anything.

“I’m expecting players to come in here and work hard and move away from the past. � e past is the past. Guys have to come in here and earn their jobs.”

He said camp will be challenging for all of the players. “It will be sur-

vival of the � ttest for most of them.”While he has yet to solidify his

coaching sta� , McLellan said he ex-pects to have that situation locked up in the coming days.

McLellan said last year’s assis-tant coach, Sean Dooley, has yet

to con� rm if he plans to return to the Leafs. Work and family obliga-tions always play a part in deciding whether you can commit the time to coaching explained McLellan.

“He’ll be for sure welcome back.”Today’s camp begins with a player

and family orientation. � en on-ice testing – foot speed and basic endurance.

“� en we are really into game and practice, game and practice and the practices will be really important. � ey are going to be challenging.”

� e coach said players will no im-mediately that he is a professional and a “strong communicator” with the players.

“� ey will know exactly what I want them to do and what my ex-pectations are.”

When he � rst meets players, McLellan said their are four catego-ries that he looks at — skating, skills, size/strength, and hockey sense.

“I look for three out of four of those characteristics in a player right away.”

Di� erent coaches want di� erent attributes. McLellan said he looks for a combination of skating and size � rst. “If I get a player with all four of the categories, it’s a no-brainer,” he said.

Training camp begins today and runs until Sunday. � e Leafs � rst preseason home game is Septem-ber 6.

New Nelson Leafs coach has a short time to create a team

Parents, public lend a hand to make minor sports possible

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� ere are few sports in Nelson where the number of volunteers is greater than the spec-tators cheering or athletes competing.

Competitive swim racing is one of them.At any given swim meet there are over 130

parent volunteers giving their weekend to sup-port the Nelson Neptunes Swim Club.

Each volunteer � lls a role in stopwatch timing, as an on deck stoke and turn o� cial,

registering swimmers, upload-ing race results, handing out refreshments to volunteers, or marshalling swimmers into their lanes and starting blocks.“Basically without volunteers

there would not be a club, and therefore I wouldn’t be able to have such a wonderful summer job. It’s incredible to see that so many volunteers step up to allow these swim meets to happen for their kids,” said Neptunes head coach Cynthia Pfei� er.

Like many volunteers in sports parents be-come involved because their child is partici-pating, and that is no di� erent for Neptune’s Swim Club President Paul Cowan.

Giving upwards of six hours a week as part of the board of directors, Cowan is responsible for anything from updating the website to communicating with the regional board and families for fundraising events.

“� e executives of the team are all volunteer parents who put tremendous hours into keep-ing the club running. � ey don’t just hire the coaches and make us do everything either; they support our decisions and help with plan-ning of events,” said Pfei� er.

Although the sport of swimming tends to be individually based there is not only a team of swimmers, but also a team of volunteers supporting one another.

“I think it’s the camaraderie of the sport itself, swimming is a funny sport in that it’s an individual as well as a team sport. � e real goal of the swimmer is to improve their personal

time and if they do well then they accumulate points for the team,” said Cowan.

� e impact a parent volunteer has on a child can be large, and it also shows they care about their child’s sport.

“I think they get a sense of ‘wow mom and dad really care about us. � ey’re involved in not just me but in what I do, and this takes a whole lot more than just a swimmer to have a swim meet’,” said Cowan.

� e Neptunes Swim Club is more than a competitive swim team. At meets it becomes a family with every parent cheering on every

swimmer.“It’s a real sense of family amongst the swim

teams in this region and I think that’s what draws people to it. Once you get into that you feel a sense of belonging and want to step up and help out,” said Cowan.

� is three part series has just barely begun to explore the vast number of sporting orga-nizations in Nelson with massive volunteer bases supporting them.

Every sport has its own unique role for a parent volunteer.

For some the job of volunteer means rak-ing the in� eld, for others it means holding a stopwatch at a swim meet, and for others it’s manning the concession booth at Lakeside Park — it’s all part of the job.

No matter what the task, parents give their time for the love of sport. � ey seek no grati� -cation, they do it because they care. In the end, the only recognition they seek is the smiles on the faces of the hundreds of athletes they support.

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New Leafs head coach and general manager David McLellan arrived into town on Tuesday night. Today, he begins his � rst training camp with the squad.

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Nelson’s Granite Pointe Golf course senior golfers John Kazkoff, Howie Ridge and Dick Schultz quali-fied to attend the BC Seniors Games to be held in Langley from September 9 to 12.

The trio will be golfing on the Newlands Golf Course and the Pagoda Ridge Golf Course.

Other local seniors who will be attending the games include:

Cribbage: Marion Williamson and Lydia Kania;Track and field: Don Currie, Joan Deans, Sharon

Myers, Jean Nelson.Kania, who is from Vallican, has participated in ev-

ery games except two since 1993, usually in track and field, but a foot problem will keep her out this year.

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A trio of local golfers — John Kazkoff, Howie Ridge and Dick Schultz — are among several seniors heading to the BC Seniors Games in Langley.

Elisha Goldstein, PH.D, writes in his blog that the essence of feeling well is the sense of connection. We are social creatures, people who desire connection. The problem is that meaningful and committed relationships are difficult at best and sometimes seemingly impossible to achieve. We are very good at treating a human disease, re-lieving the pain of a hurt, or setting a broken bone. Mother Teresa said, “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of not belonging.” We tend to look for solutions for societal misconduct, but perhaps we need to just

love one another. People want to belong. Hence the attraction to

unscrupulous cults, terrorist ’s cells, or maraud-ing gangs. It is also the reason people sign up for various service clubs, attend church, or volunteer at one’s favorite charity. Or perhaps it is why we get married, move in with another, or stay in an unhealthy relationship. But deep and committed connections are hard to achieve. Some people just give up, thinking, “What is the point in trying anymore.” It need not be that way. We fail at con-nections because often we start in the wrong place. When connection is restored with the one who cre-ated us, then connection with others becomes eas-ier. When we look to people to meet our emotional

needs we will usually be d i s a p p o i n t -ed. But when we start with the one who made us, al-lowing God’s love to heal our own b ro k e n n e s s , we can be-gin to start connec t ions from a place of whole-ness. Jesus said his very purpose in coming was so that we might have life and life to the full. ( John 10:10) C o n n e c t i o n with Jesus will bring a wholeness to your life that will allow you to be-gin the pro-cess of con-necting with others in a healthy and l i f e - g i v i n g way.

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Sunday Service in Balfour9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd.

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Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

September 7th service will be held at the Lakeside Park Picnic Shelter beginning at 10am. Potluck luncheon to follow. Beverages provided. Please bring your own plates, cutlery, cup along with your food item to share.

Nelson United Church

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Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 amMinister: David Boyd

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Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am

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A Friendly Bible Centre Church

623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber

Refreshments are served a� er the service(A� liated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

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Kevin Mills photoIt may still be August but hockey season is upon us. Young players were at the NDCC on Wednesday, preparing for another year.

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A22 www.nelsonstar.com Friday, August 29, 2014 Nelson Star

Kenneth (Ken) Bernard Lamb passed away on August 26, 2014 after a short illness. He was born in Vancouver, BC on January 2, 1936 and resided in Nelson since 1964. Ken was predeceased by his parents Bob and Evelyn Lamb, his brother Wayne, daughter in law Lea Cousineau and infant son Michael. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shawn, children Monica (Matthew) Lamb-Yorski, Francis, Clare (Brent) Littlejohn, Pauline, Stephen (Heather Cameron) Lamb, Rebecca (Vern) Schram,

twenty- three grandchildren, his brother Richard, and long-time family friend Marianne Tremblay.

Ken taught in the Catholic school system in Ocean Falls, Terrace and Nelson. He was involved in local

music and theatre circles and devoted his last thirty years to writing, music and theology.

Prayer vigil will be held Monday, September 1, 2014 at 7:00 pm from The Cathedral of Mary Immaculate continuing with the Funeral Mass September 2, 2014 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Conrado Beloso as celebrant.

As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations in his memory to Share Nelson 612 Lakeside Dr. Nelson BC V1L 5S7.Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Kenneth (Ken) Bernard Lamb

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 1:00pm from The Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. with Rev. Ann Wood as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery, and the reception will follow at the Baker Street Inn 2:30-4:30 pm.

As expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to The Alzheimer Society of BC West Kootenays, 809 - Davies Street, Nelson, BC V1L3T6 or Nelson Jubilee Manor, 500 West Beasley, Nelson, BC V1L 6G9.

On line condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Baker, Nancy (Xanthe) September 3, 1929 - June 21, 2014

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Sunday August 31 12 noon

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George Barrett, of Nelson, BC, died on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the age of 88. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, to Fred and Elizabeth Barrett, George was an athletic adventurer, with a passion for cricket and soccer, having played for the Blackburn Rovers Youth team.

At age 18 George volunteered for the aircrew in World War II. His skills placed him with the Royal Engineers, in the 9th squadron of the British Airborne Forces. He served as a paratrooper, dropped behind enemy lines to secure footholds from within. His assignments included the Liberation of Norway (May 8th, 1945) and stations in both Egypt and Palestine, where he was involved in rescue efforts after the bombing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. His brother, Joseph, was sadly killed in the line of duty.

After the War, his experience as an electrical engineer brought him to Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) where he supervised the development of a pulp and paper mill. While there, he fell in love with calypso music, and sought, and obtained, his next posting in Antigua, the West Indies, where he moved in 1960.

George worked for ten years in the sugar and oil industries in Antigua, which is where he met his beloved wife Susan (née Kent), who was visiting from England. Their daughters Eve and Joy were born in Antigua.

In 1971 George, Susan and their daughters immigrated to Cranbrook, BC, where he had been offered an engineering position. Moving from a tropical climate to Canadian winters was an adjustment, but he never regretted the move to the country where they happily raised their family.

George is survived by his wife, Susan Barrett, and four children: son Stephen and wife Yvonne in England; son Philip and wife Yvonne in England; daughter Eve and husband Paul Burkart; and daughter Joy and husband Gregory Mackenzie. He is survived by nine grandchildren: Marie, David, Jessica, Emily, Jasmine, Kyra, Julia, Dashwood and Esmé. Seven great-grandchildren also survive George.

George will be very sadly missed by his family. He was a patient, loving and funny man, with a passion for gardening, politics and puns. He is remembered by all as a true gentleman; a kind and sweet man, whose mild-mannered exterior belied his adventurous life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Saviour’s Anglican Church or the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kirsten for his exceptionally kind and attentive care.

George’s funeral will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 9th at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. Interment of the ashes at the Nelson Cemetery will immediately follow the service. All are welcome at the Barrett’s home afterwards.

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Notice of Passing

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Lee Edwards on August 18, 2014 at the age of 56 years.

Nancy was born on May 8, 1958 in Nakusp, BC to John and Margaret Zimmerman, the 7th of 14 children.

Nancy leaves to mourn her ex-husband, Mark, son Joseph and daughter Jenna, mother Margaret Zimmerman of Nelson, siblings Carol (Allan) Wohlgemuth of Nelson, Betty (Bob) Cumpstone of Chase,

Mary (Marten) Thompson of Kamloops, John (Fran) of Nakusp, Jerry of Winlaw, Teresa (Martin) Brink of Morinville,Ab., Richard of Vanderhoof, Leona (Richard) Rondeau of Comox, Linda (Goldie) Goldsmith of Vernon, Laura (Brian) Clarke of Sidney, Christina (Clayton) McQuair of Australia, Steven of Coquitlam, Paul (Nancy) of Pass Creek.

Nancy was predeceased by her father John and niece Meagan McAndrew.

By Nancy’s request their will not be a service. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Cancer Society

The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support, and many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses who attended Nancy at Kootenay Lake Hospital prior to her passing.Condolences may be expressed at wwwthompsonfs.ca Funeral

arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

N a n c y L e e E d w a r d s( n e e Z i m m e r m a n )

Justin was born to Janet Olson and Gary Samuelson in Smithers, BC on September 25, 1989 and was suddenly taken from us on August 18, 2014 at the age of 24 years.

Justin will always be remembered for his charismatic zest for life, and his humorous personality. He loved his family and friends tremendously, with a special place in his heart for his little brother Dakota and his dogs, Turbo and Wiz.

Justin loved many things in life, but a passion for playing hockey, snowmobiling, and spending time with loved ones. He touched many hearts in his young life and will be forever missed.

Rest in Sweet Peace Justin. You’ll always be an Angel on our shoulder.

Justin is survived by his mom, Janet Olson; father Gary (Michelle) Samuelson; brother Dakota Olson; girlfriend Aimee Schirp; step-brother Quintin; step-sister Charlotte; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you Until we meet again!

Love Aimee, Ky and Shauna, Josh and Shayne

Olson , Jus t in CorySeptember 25, 1989 - August 18, 2014

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LOST; Men’s silver family ring-quite large & heavy with 5 semi precious stones & gold leaves. Sentimental value 250 551-2764 [email protected]

Employment

Career Opportunities

AREA SUPERVISOR – LOUI-SIANA-PACIFIC CANADA LTD MALAKWA WOOD-LANDS DIVISION LP is seek-ing a highly motivated individu-al to supervise harvesting, road construction, road main-tenance and other operations on TFL 55 north of Revel-stoke. KEY RESPON-SIBILITIES: - Supervision of Contract Harvesting, Road Construction & Maintenance Activities. - Inspections for Compliance and quality control - Review fi eld layout working with Planning Forester. - As-sist with LP’s Revelstoke Sort Yard Operations - This is a fi eld oriented position; 80%+ of time will be in the fi eld. QUALIFICATIONS: - Driver’s License required. - Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and computer skills. EDUCATION: - Forest Technician diploma or Bache-lor’s degree in Forestry is pre-ferred; Or equivalent combina-tion of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: 5 + years’ forestry and supervi-sory experience. Apply with Resume & References [email protected] by September 12, 2014.

Help Wanted

Journeyman Technician

Would consider 2nd or 3rd year apprentice

We are offering a very competitive pay rate and

benefit package with an exceptional work

environment to the qualified candidate.

Send resume and cover letter attn: Justin

[email protected]

Wanted Immediately

SUMMIT SUBARU

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Toyota Product AdvisorImagine yourself being a representative of one of the world’s best-known and most-dependable automotive brands. Imagine making a good income by conversing with people who value your insights and offers of uncompromising service. Imagine getting to know a vehicle product line that is desirable, technologically advanced, affordable and effectively the gold standard in automotive retail. If you can imagine all this, you can make it happen.

If you have good communication skills, confidence, enjoy helping people and have a strong interest in automobiles, then maybe this career opportunity is for you. Castlegar Toyota is a leading automobile dealership with a thirteen-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, we’re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

If you’re currently a professional in automotive sales, or if you’re serious about a career change, then we would like to talk to you. Send your cover letter and resume to:

Craig Kalawsky Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752

Email: [email protected]

Start something that lasts

Boundary Electric

Boundary Electric, a top 50 business in the Kootenays based in Grand Forks, BC, is looking for a Project Manager. Boundary Electric has a strong commitment to quality achieved through its ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate projects, work with vendors to source equipment and assist clients in the design and supply of product. Also, he/she will be specifying and designing electrical equipment based on clients needs. Some skills required are:• Technical certifications as either a Journeyman Electrician,

Associated Science Technologist (ASCT-Electrical) or Electrical Engineer.

• Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment.• Experience with the installation and/or design of industrial

electrical equipment.• Take direction and work well in a team environment while being

a creative and solution based thinker.

Wage based on experience and include benefits and Pension Plan.Willing to train the ideal candidate.Send emails to [email protected] by September 20, 2014. NO PHONE CALLS

PROJECT MANAGER

Castlegar, BC

Zellstoff Celgar is North America’s newest and largest single line sustainable softwood kraft pulp mill, located in the West Kootenay region of B.C. Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates two world class softwood mills in Germany. All three mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bio-economy to further improve their long term viability.

Zellstoff Celgar is an innovative and progressive mill. As a learning organization, we are working together to be the best for our communities, our environment and our future. We offer unparalleled career develop-ment and challenging work opportunities, a collegial and stable work environment and an incomparable family and recreational oriented life style along with competitive pay, benefits and pension package.

Presently we are accepting resumes for:

ENTRY LEVEL

ALL TRADES

Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: [email protected]

Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment… our future!

ACCEPTING RESUMESZellstoff Celgar

WE’RE GROWING AGAIN!AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS WANTED

Castlegar Toyota is looking for apprentice and Licensed Technicians. We are committed to having the best on-going training available. Toyota is the world’s largest auto company and is one of the most respected brands. Join the team at Castlegar Toyota and start having the career you have always wanted.

Contact: Daryl Zibin Fixed Operations Manager [email protected] 250-365-7241

$$ • Great Work Environment• Dealer Paid Training Programs• Fantastic Benefits Package• Industry-Leading Pay Plan with Incentive Bonuses• World-Class Equipment

Start something that lasts

In Loving Memory ROLFE BROCK

July 9, 1919 - August 30, 2004With Love,

Beth, Heather, Ray and Susan

EmploymentEmploymentEmployment

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

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 Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

Butchers WantedTARZWELL FARMSIN CRESTON, BC

Looking for butchersto harvest animals

in a government inspectedred meat facility.

Experience slaughteringand valid FAC required.

E-mail [email protected] or phone 250 428-4316

for more informationor to submit resume.

Local Nelson Plumbing Heating and Gas

fi tting companyaccepting resumes for

SERVICE JOURNEYMANPLUMBER/GASFITTER OR HVAC TECH W/GAS TICKET

Please forward resumesaddressed to

Luigi, Suite 601 - 622 Front St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B7

Considered applicants will be contacted for an interview

POSITIVE apparel is hiring a high school student for week-ends. Must be out going and registered in high school. Drop off resume at 721 Front st Nel-son attention Aviva

Medical/DentalRN’S & LPN’S

Registered Nurses &Licensed Practical Nurses

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for day and night shifts in the Castlegar/Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN & love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specifi c training.

Please send your resume & cover letter to:pedsvancouver@

bayshore.ca orfax: 1-866-686-7435

Services

PsychotherapySexually disappointed? Dr. Pega Ren offers sensible,

effective helpsmartsextalk.com

352-3139

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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Nutrition/DietCertifi ed Gluten Gliadin

Consultant. Are you concerned that Gluten intolerance or other food sen-sitivities may be affecting your health? Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, FMC, has over 17 years experience focusing on diges-tive problems and autoim-mune diseases. Call:352-0459

Services

Household ServicesA-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Fur-nace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-565-0355 (Free estimates)

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Coming Events

Services

Misc Services

CARE GIVERSKootenay Care Givers

Supporting clients to live their lives as fully andindependently as they can dream. We provide a range of distinctive, personalizedsupport services for a variety of needs. Whether drivingclients to their appointments, reminding them to takemedication, assisting withpersonal care, oraccompanying them ondining and socializingadventures within theircommunity-Kootenay Care Givers meets clients with a sincere desire to improve their quality of life.Please call or visit orwebsite 250-777-1169www.kootenaycaregivers.ca

Ina ‘s Cleaning Service10 years of experience

call 250 352-6553

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products

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Freezer Packages AvailableQuarters/Halves

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Garage SalesHUGE YARD SALE TO

BENEFIT ANGEL ZEABIN (BLIND)

523 Second StTill end of Sept

furniture, tools, riding saddle, 24x8’ RV Trailer & lots more. Proceeds to purchase stuffes

352-7873

Misc. for SaleAffordable Steel Shipping

Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers

Castlegar 250-365-3014

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Automotive


Misc. for Sale

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call

for prices 250.359.7188

c:250.304.8158Rubber Tire

Backhoe, MiniExcavator & dump

truck service

Automotive

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Classified Ads for items under $200

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A24 www.nelsonstar.com Friday, August 29, 2014 Nelson Star

KEY PURPOSE:• To perform Service Delivery and Assurance

functions related to switching, transport, broadcast and data / IP network elements. You will be accountable for local maintenance functions (testing, fault isolation, and trouble repair) for elements of TELUS’ network

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Technical• Provision, commission, test, maintain and

repair network elements and services• Provide trouble analysis (i.e. testing, fault

isolation and repair functions; logs, alarms, operational measurements).

• Work with appropriate areas for the implementation of hardware, software, firmware, product change upgrades and commissioning of network elements / services.

• Complete preventative maintenance routines to ensure network reliability

Communications• Initiate and/or respond to queries, discuss

trouble details and confirm resolutions directly with external / internal customers

• Explain/discuss details regarding progress, issues, applicable charges and promote products and services.

Administration• Prepare time and expense reports.• Document and administer/track maintenance

routines for network elements, power, environment and housekeeping.

• Provide information on job status, maintain logs and update applicable corporate systems.

RESULTS OR OUTCOMES:• Work is performed within defined time

requirements to meet company quality standards, to ensure network reliability and to meet customer needs

• Preventative maintenance routines and administration responsibilities are completed accurately and timely

QUALIFICATIONS:• Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License• Must be willing and able to work aloft• Must be willing to work in any weather

conditions• Normal colour vision to work with colour-

coded wiring.• Must be willing and able to work various shifts

as assigned (such as evenings, weekends and statutory holidays), based on business needs.

• Ability to manage a physically demanding workload.

• Must follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rules and regulations.

• Must be willing to work in cross-functional areas such as network, access and service.

• Must be able to operate hand and power tools, and test equipment

• Demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills.

• Fluent in English.• Self-motivated, work well with minimal or no

direct supervision.• Ability to effectively handle both favourable

and unfavourable customer interactions.• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

and collaboratively with other departments.• Demonstrated ability in planning and

organizing to meet scheduled deadlines.• Commit to continuous learning. Demonstrate

the ability to learn and apply learned skills to related situations and complete and pass all related exams.

• Must meet applicable testing requirements.

TELUS Values:TELUS recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reflective of our values:• We embrace change and initiate opportunity• We have a passion for growth• We believe in spirited teamwork• We have the courage to innovate

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUTNITYEBU03975 - NETWORK TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE (POWER)

TRAIL LOCATIONAbout TELUSTELUS is a great place to work. You can see it in our team members. The diversity of the TELUS team and their unique contributions set us apart from the competition. Our success is based as much on our future friendly team as the innovative internet, voice, data and wireless products and solutions we offer.

Our team members include people like you - enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic. We believe that you’ll find our high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging and financially rewarding. Join our team and make your future friendly too.

At TELUS, you create future friendly® possibilities.At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to Gordon Smith at [email protected].

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BUSINESS ANALYST, COLUMBIA BASIN BROADBAND CORPORATION

Career opportunity

The Business Analyst will be responsible for providing financial and business analysis related to CBBC strategies and operations. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by September 12, 2014.

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Boundary Electric

Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team.

Apply to [email protected] by Sept. 5 , 2014.NO PHONE CALLS

Skills:• Strong attention to detail and organization.• Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the

electrical industry but not mandatory. • Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for

customers.• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.• Ability to work in a team environment.• Continuous learning as you grow with our company.• Comfortable cold calling potential customers and clients.• Strong computer skills. Email and Office suite. - Benefit package including extended health, dental and

pension plan.- Base starting salary at $20.00 per hour.

Employment Employment Merchandise for Sale

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Misc. WantedCollector Buying Coin Collec-tions, Native Art, Estates,Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251

Real Estate

Apt/Condos for SaleHigh St. Place 2 bdrm, 1 bath,

842 sq. ft. $249,000 250 352-5397

Help Wanted

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner

2 storey 6 yr old cabin4 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 fl exible.

Great starter home especially for handy

person(s).Call : 780-566-0707 or :

780-222-2996 or [email protected]

Help Wanted

Real Estate

Houses For SaleCastlegar 4 Bdrm House

2 bath, viewable atpropertyguys.com #197564

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentW.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo. 250-551-1106

Homes for Rent2 bdrm house for rent near

North Shore hall. Avail immed N/S Small dog considered

$1050/m + utilitiesReferences required

250-352-9136

912B Stanley St Beautifully designed, spacious, new

throughout, energy effi cient, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 9 ft. ceilings, designer kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, W/D, 2 br,

large master br with en suite & deck. Easy living, close to

everything, walk to Baker St. . Underground parking option-al. $1800/mo + utilities. Tel:

604 617 6560 or [email protected]

Salmo 3 brdm home on large lot, great location,

large garage/shop, workingmature adults only N/S, N/P $800/m + util, avail Nov 1st

250 [email protected]

Offi ce/Retail

TREATMENT ROOMS FOR RENT: In a new Integrative

Medicine Clinic. Come and join a team of re-spected, experienced and committed health care pro-fessionals. Call Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, FMC at 250-352-0459 We are open-ing mid Sept. We can build the rooms to suit your needs

Help Wanted

Rentals

Rooms for RentRent:1 Bd kitchen suites at 6 mile. Avail Sept 1st. Fully fur-nished, inc all utillities,wifi , cable & onsite laundry. Call 250 825-9421 All util Inc. Avail SeptCall: 250-825-9421Email: [email protected]

Suites, Lower1 Bdrm Spacious, bright, 4 Mile N/S. Yard and garden. Avail Sept 1st or sooner. $800/mo plus $100/mo util. Ref. 825-4348

Big Bright Beautiful 3 bdrm suite on quiet spacious 4 acre property, in great community in Beasley W/D NS/ND $965/mo 250 359-6669

Cosy 2 bdrm suite, spacious,acreage, great neighbours, Sunny Beasley. W/D N/P N/D $735/m 250 359-6669

North Castlegar Sunny 2 Bdrm suite on bus route

includes laundry & utilities N/S, N/P Ref’s req’d $950/mth. 250-365-5990, avail Sept 15th

Want to RentFully employed male, 30 yrs old req long term rental within Nelson city limits. Up to $800/m all incl, for Sept 1st. Clean, quiet & responsible ref avail LeRoy 250 505-5976 or [email protected]

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Cars - Domestic2003 Chev Malibu, Auto $3,800, 250-608-8804

2006 Chrysler SebringTouring, 195000 km, 4dr, full set of winter & summer

tires both only used one season. $2000 OBO.

Text 250 505-2639 or email [email protected]

for more info

Cars - Sports & Imports

2001 Toyota Highlander, AWD; V6, original owner; well maintained, good condition, good summer tires, 4 studded winter tires on rims used only 1 season , Block Heater, Roof rack, A/C, 305,000 mostly hwy km’s, no accidents. $5400 obo. 250-489-3146 Cranbrook

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Each week, Nelson businesses donate time, products, services and money to countless local organizations and events. Thank you for supporting us, so that we can, in turn, continue to support our community!

THINK LOCAL FOR BACK TO SCHOOL...IN MY TOWN!

We are willing to support fair trade coffee & chocolate, buy local food, why not make the choice to support local retailers too?

A strong foundation of support for local food raises the opportunity to deepen larger support for local business.

Savings are always in storein Beautiful Nelson!

The start of a new school year is the perfectoccasion to give your children a short lessonthat will be a good investment in the localeconomy. Make themost of the back to schoolshopping blitz to raise your children’s aware-ness of the many bene�ts of shopping locally.

There’s only one condition for turning thisintensive training into a resounding success:you just have to buy all school supplies andclothing items from businesses near you.

When shopping with your children at localstores for stationery, books, school bags,clothes, shoes, sporting equipment, andelectronics, mention to your kids that whenlocal people frequent these stores they arehelping to create jobs and incomes for oth-ers in their town.

Bring to your children’s attention the factthat if these businesses remain pro�table,one day they might be the source of a sum-mer job or even, at a later date, a full-timejob that will allow them to stay in the townthey grew up in.

If your children have busy schedules,they’ll appreciate that shopping close tohome will save lots of travelling time. Ifthey’re keen environmentalists, make themaware of the fact that buying local helps toreduce greenhouse gases, not to mentionall the money you’ll save on gas. Best ofall, �nancial savings could trickle down tothem in the form of pocket money. Thatwill help them get the message!

A short economics lessonon the virtues of buying local

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Nelson Christian Community School

Caring CommunityMulti-aged Classes

Academic ExcellenceFaith Based

"Educating the Whole Child"Limited space still available

for 2014/2015

810-10th Street, Nelson BCnelsonccs.org250-352-0565

Register now 2014 -15 School YearOffering classes Kindergarten,

Grade One – EightSpace available in Childcare Centre

Registration information available at

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for further details

Online registration for trampOline & gymnastics

prOgrams begins online sept 8 at 7:00am

Visit our website www.glaciergymnastics.com

for further details or call 352-2227

We regularly host virtual information sessions. For more information, please visit

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One of the largest distance/distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in BC.

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We are open for enrollment and course registration SelfDesign educators are available to support your learning

ADULTS -KIDS -TEENSI will help you � nd your creative partners and coach you

to create music together!Instruction in any capacity: theory, voice, recording skills etc.

With a dream there is no limit!

BACK TO SCHOOL CLASSES Beginning of September. Please phone - 250-551-1124

or register online - www.kootenaymusicacademy.com

The start of a new school year is the perfect occasion to give your children a short lesson that will be a good investment in the local economy.Make themost of the back to school shopping blitz to raise your children’s awareness of the many benets of shopping locally.

There’s only one condition for turning this intensive training into a resounding success: you just have to buy all school supplies and clothing items from businesses near you.

When shopping with your children at local stores for statio-nery, books, school bags, clothes, shoes, sporting equipment, and electronics, mention to your kids that when local people frequent these stores they are helping to create jobs and incomes for others in their town.

Bring to your children’s attention the fact that if these busi-nesses remain protable, one day they might be the source of a summer job or even, at a later date, a full-time job that will allow them to stay in the town they grew up in.

If your children have busy schedules, they’ll appreciate that shopping close to home will save lots of travelling time. If they’re keen environmentalists, make them aware of the fact that buying local helps to reduce greenhouse gases, not to mention all the money you’ll save on gas. Best of all, nancial savings could trickle down to them in the form of pocket money. That will help them get the message!


Imagine the best puppy in the world follows you home. Okay; now imagine two. Hey, Mom — can we keep them?

That’s how we all felt at the Library when Hannah and Bec-ca arrived, tails a-wagging, to run the Summer Reading Club (SRC). That playful puppy en-ergy was infectious.

Now, the Summer Reading Club is over, doggone it. I asked Hannah and Becca how they got to be so darned cute.

“Lots of theatre,” says Becca, who is currently in theatre stud-ies at University of Lethbridge. “I’ve learned about being silly, and finding yourself.”

Hannah attended Arts Trek youth theatre camp in Red Deer through school, and later taught there.

“It gave me the feel of working with kids: the sillier you are, the more you connect. You’re not the big, scary grown-up,” she told me.

The two clearly embrace silly, with all kinds of goofy hijinks from Gross Science to Harry Potter Day. And even better, this year’s SRC theme was “funny business.”

What could be more ideal?The two loved every day of it.“It was waking up and think-

ing: what do we get to do today?” said Hannah.

“It was waking up and think-ing: today we get to play with LEGO!” Becca agreed.

The highlight? When the pup-pies met their new humans, of course.

“The first day, when we made bracelets sticks out,” said Becca. “We met the kids who would be coming back again and again. And they were so welcoming to us.” Throughout, they say, kids

and parents alike were support-ive.

Other highlights included the Theatre Club movie premiere, which for Hannah and Becca was all about watching the kids watching themselves on screen, stars in their own movie; Skate-boarding Day, when by the end, non-skateboarders were tear-ing up the ramps; and the Kids’ Rave (AKA Year-end Party), with disco lights, fog machine, and a YouTube playlist of fun and funky tunes.

More than 100 kids aged three to 12 signed up this year.

“Our hearts went into it, be-cause we were just so happy to be here,” said Becca.

And it showed. Every year kids pack the library for Sum-mer Reading Club, but things felt somehow — sillier this year, in a perfectly puppyish sort of way.

That there was so much good-will all around helped, for sure. In the kennel with them were the SPCA, Touchstones, Nelson and District Youth Centre, Kootenay Co-op Radio, Save-on Foods, Shanti Yoga, madcap musician Mr. Mojo, Mary Marinangeli

Parting with the puppiesSummer Reading Club comes to a close

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(who offered painting), Cooper McGinnis (theatre club), and Laurie Mannings (sewing).

Becca and Hannah couldn’t go without a parting shot of silliness.

Check it out yourself at www.facebook.com/NelsonSummerReadingClub, where you’ll see them with their black umbrellas and silly-sad goodbyes. Besides thanking the folks above, they also make sure to thank kids and parents, Nelson for being so beautiful, the janitor for putting up with their mess, and the librarians for putting up with all of their crazy antics (it wasn’t hard).

Hannah and Becca are clearly sad to go. And Fiona, a little girl in the video in the red polka dot dress, is sad, too — but happy for the great sum-mer behind her. It’s not an SRC summer anyone’s going to forget anytime soon. According to Dr. Seuss, “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Add to that the gazillion wacky and wild things that made up this year’s Summer Reading Club, and maybe: “you can’t ever be too silly, or too puppyish.”

They followed us home, but no matter how much we beg, we don’t get to keep them. As for the memories—those are ours to keep forever.

— Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Co-ordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check

This Out runs every other week. For more infor-mation go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.


Submitted photoHannah Lunn and Becca McDonald get silly with a selfie.

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Kittens

Call us! We have young kittens ready to be adopted, and more still nursing but ready soon Call KAAP at

250-551-1053.

Steven Skolka

250-354-3031

Wayne Germaine

250.354.2814

Robert Goertz

250.354.8500

Lev Zaytsoff

250.354.8443

Norm Zaytsoff

250.354.8584

Kristina Little

250-509-2550

$199,000

$319,900

Great Value 4-bed, 2-bath home 20 mins from Nelson. Features include detached work shop, new roof, spacious room sizes, wraparound deck, great water supply and loads of sun. Call today

affordable Paradise Affordable paradise in Ymir. Well maintained 3-bedroom home with a big country kitchen and attached carport. 2-storey 16 x 40 barn-style shop provides room for all your hobbies and extra living space upstairs. The very private and nicely landscaped 112 ’x 150’ corner lot is like a little park. Located close to Whitewater ski hill and 20 minutes from Nelson. Level and easy access.

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[email protected]

$274,900

ready for your family Fall asleep to the sound of the creek or relax on your deck in the sun! This newly renovated 3-bedroom home offers many new upgrades, such as a new spacious kitchen, birch flooring, new roof and siding. Enjoy the seclusion and gardens on your large .27-acre lot by Lions Park. The space below deck is perfect for workshop or studio. .

location, location Motivated seller! Well maintained, family home on a quiet street in Uphill. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, original birch floors, mountain views, and large level lot with great soil that has been used for extensive gardening. Basement has everything needed to make this an income producing property.

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[email protected]

$299,900

$309,900

$155,000

WinlaW suPer buy Reduced again. 3-bdrm, full bsmt home on 2/3 acre, walking distance from shops, services and schools. Ideal as your permanent residence or as an investment property to rent out. Private yard, close to the Rail Trail. Daily bus service to Nelson and Castlegar.

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HeritaGe cHarmer Zoned commercial/residential 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.

www.valhallapathrealty.com

FINAL WEEKEND


HOW WAS YOUR SUMMER? THE CITY’S WAS POSITIVELY PRODUCTIVE!

Hello everyone, and welcome to your almost-September City of Nelson newsletter. It’s been a remarkable few months for City of Nelson crews and staff. An incredible amount has been accomplished, with many jobs slated for completion before autumn.Here’s a look at it all: Water Main Replacements: 900 & 1000 blocks of Gore Street, 900 block of Hoover Street, 500, 600 & 1000 blocks of Latimer Street, 1000 & 1100 blocks of Cedar Street, 1000 block of Park Street and Morgan Street from Douglas to 200 block of Morgan.Sewer: The inspection chamber at 1110 Hall Mines Road, video inspection at various locations throughout town plus sewer re-lining on Baker Street.Sidewalks: 1000 block of Cedar Street, 600 block of Latimer Street, Wasson & Jeffs and the 700 block of 7th Street.Paving Projects: 500 & 600 blocks of Latimer Street, 900 & 1000 blocks of Gore Street to the Mountain Station parking lot, Jeffs Avenue from Wasson to West Gore, Douglas Road at Morgan Street, 200 block of Morgan Street, 1400 block of Cedar, 1400 block of Park and the 900 block of Innes.There’ve been all sorts of other accomplishments too… There’ve been repairs at the Pressure Reducing Valves Station at Stanley and Stibbs Street... a Wooden Laneway Bridge Replacement Project on the 800 block of Vernon near the Nelson Youth Soccer centre… Biogas Boilers and Ventilation Upgrades at the Sewage Treatment Plant. (The biogas boilers allow the City to capture methane from the treatment process and utilize the methane in place of propane — an enviro-friendly way to go.)

THE CEDAR STREET SOLUTIONThere are some welcome changes coming to the City’s infamous fi ve-way intersection at Cedar and Vernon Street. In advance of Phase I of the Stores To Shores Downtown Revitalization project, the City will be implementing the following changes to downtown traffi c fl ow:• Cedar will become one-way uphill from Edgewood to Vernon. (Edgewood is the one-block street that runs east off Cedar, across from the Scout Hall.)• High Street will become one-way, heading out of town (but only one-way as far as Park Street). This will ensure cars don’t enter the fi ve-way intersection from High Street.• There’ll be a turn-lane added to the Front/Cedar intersection so westbound Front Street traffi c can easily turn left up onto Cedar. (The goal is to turn Cedar into a more viable way for traffi c to get up into the downtown.)• Cedar Street will become a ‘gateway’ to downtown — by reversing the current one-way on the easternmost end of Baker and the top block of Cedar.• As a result of the changes, traffi c will be able to turn off Front Street onto Cedar and drive up Cedar—without worrying about oncoming traffi c at the narrow stretch just below Vernon. Traffi c fl ow will be one-way heading uphill there, then continue across Vernon, around the curve onto Baker and smoothly into the downtown core.A note: Before any downtown traffi c fl ow changes, including the Cedar and Front crossing, City crews will fi rst replace signage and paint directional indicators at intersections.

A NEW PLANNER FOR THE FALLThere’s a new face at City Hall, and a familiar one that will soon be bidding so-long to the Heritage City.Development and Engineering Services Director Allen Fillion has accepted a position with the District of West Kelowna. Allen’s been with the City since March, 2006. Good luck Allen and thanks for all the hard work! In the interim, The City has hired planner Michael Maturo to help us through the transition period. Most recently, Mike has been working as a consultant in the Rossland area.

August 30, 2014NEWSCOUNCIL UPDATES

PLEASE CONSERVE NELSON’S WATER — EVEN IN AUTUMN

Elevated Alley Replacement Project: alley on the north side of the 800 block of Vernon StreetThe elevated alley on the north side of the 800 block of Vernon Street will be replaced, with completion slated for the end of September.

Water line replacements Did you know? By the end of the year, City crews will have replaced 2,000 metres of water line. A big thanks to residents for their patience, and for observing construction site safety signs.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES & SUSTAINABILITY Coming up at your Library… book launches and a virtual campout! Tuesday, August 26, 7 p.m.: Book launch! Jennifer Craig, author of Yes Sister, No Sister launches her fi rst published novel, Mary Lou’s Brew.Monday, September 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: End of Summer Family Campout at the Library: bring blankets and fl ashlights and settle down for a virtual campout in the woods!Thursday, September 11, 7 p.m.: Book launch! Aurelien Dupuis launches his novel Armand et Ginette. An author reading in French and English, presented in partnership with AFKO.Tuesday, September 16, noon: fi rst in a series of talks on common childhood ailments by Dr. Remi Champagne (in the Storytime room). First talk: ear infections.There’s always something going on at the Nelson Public Library! More info? www.nelsonlibrary.ca

NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE Free fi re insurance! Sound good? Just snap a photo!If you send us a photo of you making FireSmart improvements, such as removing troublesome conifers or relocating your wood pile, or post a photo of your family testing your smoke alarm, we’ll enter you in our draw. Search “FireSmart House Calls” at nelson.ca for details. Easily done and it could save you money and peace of mind. Besides, when did you last test that smoke alarm? Nelson Fire Rescue Services recommends testing every month. Change the battery once or twice a year.

NELSON CITY POLICEBack to school = same road rules, strike or no strike Tuesday, September 2nd marks the beginning of the school year. The Nelson Police Department is reminding motorists that school zones will be in effect. The speed limit for all school zones and playground zones in the City is 30 km h. Please be aware that children will be out.Parents, we are also reminding you to talk to your children about being safe while on the way to school. Those who ride their bikes should be reminded to wear a bike helmet and to obey traffi c rules. The Nelson Police Department will be monitoring cyclists and helmets usage over the next few weeks.Thank you and have a safe school year!

CITY BULLETIN BOARD

BE ADVISED: NELSON HYDRO IS INSPECTING SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND METERSNelson Hydro is currently performing an audit inspection of all its customer service connections. During this inspection, your meter base and service connections will be looked at for signs of damage, vegetation and obstructions. Infrared will be used to check for service connection hotspots, indicating electrical issues. Any issues Nelson Hydro fi nds will be forwarded to the customer through a mailed letter explaining the actions the customer must take. Nelson Hydro encourages customers to inspect their meters yearly to determine if there are any issues and report them. Nelson Hydro is working together with its customers to maintain safe, reliable electrical service now and into the future!

NELSON HYDRO NEWS

� The City of Nelson thanks all those “Water Smart” residents for continuing to conserve water through September, and into the fall, and reminds people to:

� Water every other day only. Premises with “even” numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days (ie: 2nd, 4th, 6th ). Premises with odd-numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered days (ie: 1st, 3rd, 5th ).

� Water in mornings, before 10 a.m., or evenings, after 6 p.m.� Premises with underground sprinklers should set the timer to give the lawn one hour’s water

each week. � Ensure water does not over-spray onto sidewalks, driveways or roads.

Statutory Holidays – Labour Day, Monday, September 1

Of� ce Closures & After Hours Emergency Service City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson

Public Library will all be closed for Labour Day. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call

1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376).

Nelson Transit Service

Nelson Transit buses will not be running on Monday, September 1.

Nelson Star, August 29, 2014

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