Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
August 21, 2013 edition of the Nelson Star
Citation preview
B r e a k i n g n e w s a t n e l s o n s t a r . c o m
PM41537042
Insta-boost from MrazWhen Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Jason Mraz posted a photo of
Nelson textile artist Kate Moran’s work on Instagram, a social media storm helped fuel hype for her fabulous creations and give her motivation to stick with her passion
When a Grammy win-ning musician gave a social media nod to
a local textile artist last month, the ensuing frenzy was fun and ful� lling.
On Instagram and Twitter, Jason Mraz posted a photo taken of one of Kate Moran’s macramé necklaces featuring knots of sil-ver and blues around a stunning glass bead made by her partner Ty West.
“My friend @bykatemoran is riding an epic wave of micro-macrame with her new work. � is one is a collab w @tywest-music. #shealsomakesdopehats!” read the Instagram comment by jason_mraz.
When they found out about the share by Mraz who has 938,000 Instagram followers, West and Moran took to the couch, star-ing at the screen that seemed to come alive — the power of social media and fame combined.
“It was so exciting,” said Moran. “It was an internet frenzy. We sat
there refresh-ing…”
Within � ve seconds, over 1,000 people fol-lowed Mraz’s lead, liking the necklace, not for sale. It’s one of Moran’s own
pieces. Within 24
hours, almost 18,000 people liked the photo and over 500 people started following the textile artist online. � ere were comments totaling 203.
“It was awesome,” said Mo-ran. “If nothing else, we had the
Interior Health says water sam-ples taken from the Slocan and Kootenay rivers following last month’s jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek have borne out their expec-tations that most of the fuel would disappear within seven to ten days.
“We expected the material would largely evaporate and the majority of the rest would mix with river water and move down-stream,” Dr. Andrew Larder, senior medical health o� cer, told a me-dia conference call Monday. “We thought the risk of groundwater contamination would be very low with this product. � e results re-leased today [Monday] con� rm those assumptions.”
No surface water samples have tested positive for fuel contamina-tion since August 1, Larder added, and samples collected from at-risk shallow wells downstream of the spill site have not detected any fuel product either.
A do-not-use order was issued for the three waterways on July 26,
Lemon Creek fuel spill data released
KIRSTEN HILDEBRANDNelson Star Reporter
Nelson’s Kate Moran (above) is a regular at the Nelson downtown market and other markets around the area where she sells her creations. Her necklace recently received a big shoutout from rock star Jason Mraz on Instagram (left).
Kirsten Hildebrand photo
Story continues to ‘Mraz’ on Page 14
Story continues to ‘Wildlife’ on Page 11
Latest from the Valley
GREG NESTEROFFNelson Star Reporter
510 Hall St • 250-505-5055
boomtownskis.com
BOOMTOWN SPORTS INC
THe KooTenayS largeST & FunKieST
SporTS SToreMaKing SporTS aFFordableand recycling Since 1996
open Sunday 11-4
SUMMER SPECIALSMEntIon thIS Ad And gEt
AnothER 10% off SkIS And SnowboARdS
UntIL SEPt 15SChooL PACkS hALf PRICE
ALL SUngLASSES $10bIkE tUnE-UPS $28
fREE SPRIng wAtER.
More than just a farmers store524 Railway St Nelson
(250) 352-5375
SEPTIC TANKSNelson Farmers Supply has Septic/Water Supertanks,
Horizontal Leg Tanks, Box Tanks & Pumpout Tanks!& Pumpout Tanks!
250.352.7252
www.rhcrealty.com
RHC REALTY
Independently Owned and Operated
localbank
By banking locallywith our credit union, you ensurea vibrant community and a dynamic local economy.
nelsoncu.com1.877.352.7207
702 baker st 250.354.4622 www.gericks.comon NOW!
Vol. 6 • Issue 15FREE Wednesday, August 21 • 2013
New video promotes Nelson on the internet
See Page 3
Looking for Nelson’s best sliceSee Page 2
2 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
NewsNelson’s Best Pizza Contest
Leo’s loaded for satisfaction
For many regulars at Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna, pizza is a weekly ritual. � ey’ll come in and order
the same pie, time and time again. “We have regulars who have been
coming here for over 20 years. � ey never get tired of our pizza,” says Nola Bakas who co-owns the Kootenay Street restaurant with her husband Kostas.
Leo’s is one of six participants in the Nelson’s Best Pizza contest, on now until September 6.
What keeps people coming back for Leo’s pizza? Bakas says it’s the quality. Everything is made from scratch, from the slow cooked tomato sauce to the hand pressed dough, fol-lowing authentic Greek recipes that haven’t changed since the business opened in 1989.
“Pizza is our main signature dish, so we make a lot of it,” Bakas says. “If I go into the kitchen during the dinner rush, there will be a stack of empty pizza pans as tall as me.”
� e chefs o� en make fresh dough twice per day and always have lots of freshly chopped toppings on hand. If there’s one thing you can be sure of at Leo’s, it’s that your pizza will come
loaded with vegetables and/or meat.“We really cram a lot of toppings
onto our pizza. Our new customers are always surprised how much we load them up,” Bakas says. “You’re not going to leave hungry.”
Bakas says by far the most popular pizza at Leo’s is the Greek Special — a simple, vegetarian option with spin-ach, feta and green onion, as well as a special blend of spices.
“It’s a hit because it’s so healthy and there’s a lot of � avour with the spices,”
Bakas says. “It’s absolutely delicious.”To vote for Leo’s Pizza & Greek
Taverna in the Nelson’s Best Pizza contest, go to nelsonstar.com and click “contest” at the top of the page.
You must be registered to vote and only one vote is accepted per day.
Other participating restaurants include � or’s Pizzeria, Itza Ristoran-te & Pizzeria, Hume Hotel, Louie’s Steakhouse and Panago.
� e winning pizza will be featured on the cover of {vurb}.
A Kaslo woman died Friday when a tree fell on her tent near Clearwater. � e BC Coroners Service has con� rmed the victim was Alice Bernice Gilbert, 66.
She was camping with family and friends on Murtle Lake, a marine camp-
site in Wells Gray Provincial Park. At about 5 a.m., a 38-meter-tall tree “spon-taneously fell,” landing on Gilbert’s tent. Others at the campsite immediately called for help, but Gilbert couldn’t be resuscitated.
� e coroner and RCMP are still in-vestigating.
Gilbert’s family has been noti� ed.
She had been treasurer of the Kaslo Victorian Hospital Auxiliary and an active runner, competing in Kaslo Suf-ferfest, among other races.
Earlier this month, the Kamloops Daily News reported a mother and seven teens narrowly escaped a falling tree at Murtle Lake brought down by a storm.
Kaslo woman killed by falling treeNelson Star Staff
Mushroom, green pepper and ham pizza made fresh at Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna.
SAM VAN SCHIENelson Star Reporter
Sam Van Schie photo
INVEST NOW AND YOU COULD WIN DOUBLE YOUR 2013 INTEREST!
Summit Savings offers high interest and total freedom. Earn up to 1.53% on
deposits of $10,000+ or up to 1.60% on $100,000+ plus a chance to double your
interest for the rest of the year!
Rates shown are subject to change and without profit shares. Maximum prize $1,500. Contest closes September 30, 2013. Full details in branch and at kscu.com.
kscu.com
RATES AS HIGH AS 1.60%
Summit Savings
better. together.
www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca250-352-3643
Ted HargreavesOsprey holds memorial funds that honour individuals
from our community such as Ted Hargreaves (pictured), Nick Maras, Angelo Mastrobuono, Brian McGrath and others. Each year, income from these permanent funds supports scholarships or charitable causes that carry on their legacy, and help our young people fulfil their dreams. Let us know if you’d like to contribute to an
existing fund, or establish a new memorial fund.
For good. Forever.
Investing in Community
FOR MORE INFO VISIT: civictheatre.catel: 250 352 5833 or f /NelsonCTS
CIVIC THEATREMovie Schedule AUGUST 22–27, 2013
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE AUGUST 22
7:30 pm LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED PG
FRIDAY AUGUST 236:45 pm G
9:00 pm E LY S I UM 14 A
SATURDAY AUGUST 246:45 pm G
9:00 pm E LY S I UM 14 A
SUNDAY AUGUST 251:00 pm G
7:30 pm E LY S I UM 14 A
CHEAP TUESDAY AUGUST 276:45 pm G
9:00 pm E LY S I UM 14 A
this ad is proudly sponsored by
ROSLING REAL ESTATE
593 Baker Street NelSoN BC 250.352.3581www.NelSoNBCrealeState.Com
NEW listiNg: $429,900I m m a c u l a t e m o d e r n 3 b d r m . h o m e o n a 4 2 ’ x 1 4 0 ’ l a n d s c a p e d l o t . E x t e n s i v e u p g r a d e s . G r a n i t e c o u n t e r s , s t a i n l e s s s t e e l a p p l i a n c e s , s l a t e h e a t e d f l o o r s . D e t a c h e d g a r a g e t h a t i s a m e c h a n i c ’s o r h o b b y e n t h u s i a s t ’s d r e a m . ( 1 3 - 2 6 2 )
Grant Arcuri 250-354-2871
NEW listiNg: $1,000,000 3 + b d r m . , 2 b a t h h o m e w i t h a t t a c h e d t r i p l e g a r a g e / s h o p, p ro f e s s i o n a l l y l a n d s c a p e d . 7 0 a c re , 1 2 9 ’ o f s a n d y b e a c h f ro n t , p l u s l i c e n s e d d o c k . Cu s t o m d e s i g n e d. M o ve r i g h t i n a n d b e g i n e n j o y i n g yo u r n e w w a t e r f ro n t l i f e s t y l e yo u’ ve b e e n d re a m i n g o f. ( 1 3 - 2 5 9 ) M L S # 2 3 9 2 5 1 4
Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322
NEW listiNg: $77,000Building lot in quiet part of town. Septic in place, but buyer will need to investigate code compliance. Fenced along the sides with a grassy used alley out back. Storage shed. On a pleasant cul-de-sac with great neighbouring homes. (13-258) MLS#2392530
Bill Lander 250-551-5652
cENtral locatioN: $354,900The quiet neighbourhood location of this 4 bdrm., 2 bath home may be the ideal fit for your growing family. The home has undergone numerous fabulous renovations. Basement is undeveloped. Central to schools, skiing, mountain biking, etc. . . . & is only a shor t walk to downtown. (13-215) MLS #2391669
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
BrEathtakiNg viEWs: $299,900Come enjoy the quiet tranquil beauty from the verandah of this character cliff-front Queen’s Bay home. The property is low maintenance natural space allowing for endless recreation time. Mins. from Balfour with a marina, golf course, superette, motel, restaurant and pub at your fingertips. (12-427) MLS #2194181
David Leakey 250-505-2887
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 3
News
A full-year journey in NelsonNew Nelson Kootenay Lake Video Celebrates Region
A breathtaking video giv-ing a glimpse into the beauty of the region was released on-line Friday evening by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism.
The three and a half min-ute short film celebrates this community’s four seasons with a focus on the region’s splendid scenery, deep-rooted culture, abundant activities and magnificent landscapes.
Dianna Ducs, executive director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, is proud of the video featuring Nelson and the Kootenay Lake region all the way up to the Lardeau River that’s been in the works for a year.
“It’s a full-year journey,” she says. “Sort of a day in the life, a year in the life in the Nelson Kootenay Lake area.”
When she talks of the fin-ished product, she can’t help but gush.
“It is beyond words and that’s sort of what we’re ti-tling it,” she says. “When you watch it, my recommenda-tion is sit back, turn up the speakers, put it on HD, full
screen and relax for three and a half minutes. You will be taken on a little journey.”
In the short time since its release, the video has gone viral on the internet. With well over 1,000 shares on Facebook and over 400 likes, 80,000 people have viewed the short film to rave reviews.
Done under the leader-ship of Mike Parenteau, Jon Long and Bill Heath worked on the project.
“The team I worked with was very professional, very creative,” Ducs says. “They’re quality of production and
editing is topnotch. A won-derful team to work with.”
The only problem the team ran into is having so much fantastic subject mat-ter to film in such a short piece with a limited budget.
“It would be great to just keep shooting,” says Ducs.
The video was made to promote this region as a tourist destination, says Ducs.
“We wanted to educate people about this area and show them, visually show them, how beautiful, capti-vating, breathtaking it is —
to hopefully come and visit,” she says.
Videos have been made in the past but this is the first major project of its kind. The short film is the first in a series of four that will be launched over the next year.
The three subsequent vid-eos will take a closer look at each season in one-minute clips.
The video went live on-line Friday evening and is already receiving accolades for its goose-bump-inducing reminder of how great a lo-cation this community is.
“It’s captivating. It really speaks clearly about how gor-geous this area is,” she says.
Check it out at nelsonkoo-tenaylake.com/four_season_video_2013.
You can also find Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism on Facebook.
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism will also screen the video at Movies Under the Stars at the Rhiondel Camp-ground at 8 p.m. before the feature film on August 24.
This project was a partner-ship including Destination British Columbia and Koo-tenay Rockies Tourism.
KIRSTEN HILDEBRANDNelson Star Reporter
The new lure piece by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism has already been viewed more than 80,000 times.
The motorcyclist who died in an early morning crash in Nelson last week has been identified.
It was 24-year-old Justin James Klassen of Nelson who lost control of his motorcycle while riding west along Doug-las Road, towards downtown, around 2 a.m. on August 13. He failed to make the turn onto
Morgan Street and was found deceased at the scene, accord-ing to the BC Coroners Service.
Klassen graduated from L.V. Rogers secondary school in 2008 and, according to his Facebook profile, he attended the Justice Institute of BC and was working for the BC Ambulance Service.
Klassen’s family have been notified of his death. The BC Coroners Service and Nelson Police continue to investigate.
NELSON — Police say a 23-year-old visitor to Nelson was arrested ear-ly Thursday after biting a staff member at a Nelson bar. Officers responded to a call for help with an “unruly” customer who was trying to get back into the place.
“Members and bar staff worked together to safely remove her from the area,” the re-
lease said, adding that her friends tried to in-terfere, but dispersed without further incident. The woman was held in jail until she sobered up and will be in court on a charge of assault causing bodily harm and trying to re-enter a bar after be-ing removed.
Police didn’t say how badly the injured the vic-tim was.
Crash victim identifiedNelson Star Staff
Woman bites bar employee
Flyers, coupons deals and money saving tips all in one place!
Find, browse, share and favourite
View your favourite flyer items in detail, then add them to our new
and print!
New contests, money savings tips, top grocery deals and more in our
facebook.com/savedotca @saveca
Help end MS. And your hungerwhile you’re at it.
Visit cruisnforacause2013.ca to make an online donation to the
MS Society of Canada.
Stop by A&W on August 22nd and $1 from every Teen Burger® sold will go to the MS Society of Canada. So roll on in with the whole family, because helping a great cause is in good taste.
See you there!
Two Nelson Locations:
512 Railway Street Chahko Mika Mall
250.229.5655proshop@gol� albour.comwww.gol� alfour.com
PICK YOUR PRICE!at the Balfour Golf Course
Must present this ad at time of check-in. Discount applies to up to 4 golfers.
Book your tee time, then come on down and draw
your price from the bucket!
• 25% TO 50% OFF GREEN FEES
• FREE rounds • FREE power carts
Offer valid till 4 pm 7 days a week for 18 hole rounds only
AT THE BALFOUR GOLF COURSE, EVERYONE IS A
WINNER!
Osprey Mountain Grill250-229-4113Open daily 8am - 8pm
Nelson’s only Medical Spa since 2005
www.eternallyyoung.ca | Suite 202 402 Baker St | 250-354-2003
"This summer let your skin be your ultimate accessory"
KMA offers Doctor supervised services:• Botox & soft tissue � ller (Restylane, Juvederm)
• Reduction of wrinkles, age spots, scars, stretch marks
• Treatment for acne, melasma, rosacea, pre-cancerous lesions
• Permanent laser hair reduction & waxing
• Manicures, pedicures & advanced facials
Visit Dr. Kirsten for a professional skin analysis and experience what 21 years of knowledge & expertise can do for you.
Remember - protect your skin this summer with physician grade sunscreens.
Beautiful skin begins at Kootenay Medical Aesthetics your Skin Care Specialists
KOOTENAY MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Dr. Annemarie de Koker
MD, MBChB, DOG(SA), DA(SA)
Dr. Andre KirstenMD, MBChB, CCFPABAARM, FAARFM
WelcomeDr. Risa Adams
Dr. Adams has a special interest in Women’s Health and patients
with mental health issues. #105-518 Lake St. 250-352-5259 or
book an appointment online at offi ce@fi rstmedical.ca
4 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
WEEK 35 BC 50894_AUG 23_FRI_04
®
AUGUST2423 25
FRI SAT SUNPrices in this ad good until August 25th.
Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slig htly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only.
Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defi ned by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can
purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specifi ed advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.
Signature CAFEWhole BBQ Chickens 749
3 DAYS ONLY!CLUB PRICE
ea.
From the Deli!
Bakery Counter Hot Dog BunsOr Hamburger Buns. Assorted varieties. Package of 12.
$43 DAYS ONLY!CLUB PRICE
2forCoast to Coast Winnipeg Rye Bread500 g.
$53for3 DAYS ONLY!CLUB PRICE
Scope Mouthwash1 Litre. Or Crest Pro-Health 458 to 500 ml. Select varieties. LIMIT SIX FREE - Combined varieties. 3 DAYS ONLY!
CLUB PRICE
1FREEBUY 1 GET
EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE
Kraft Singles Cheese SlicesAssorted varieties. 500 g. Process Cheese Product. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties. 3 DAYS ONLY!
CLUB PRICE
2for$5
Extra Lean Ground BeefFluff Style. LIMIT FOUR.
2993 DAYS ONLY!CLUB PRICE
lb.6.59/kg
Purewal BlueberriesProduct of B.C. Canada No 1 Grade. 312 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT THREE.
1993 DAYS ONLY!CLUB PRICE
EXTREME PRICE
ea.
You can
still earn
AIR MILES® reward mileson the patient paid or third-party private insurance plan portion of your prescriptions*
*Cost of a prescription that is not covered by BC PharmaCare. No coupon required. Valid on prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pump supplies and blood pressure monitors. Not valid on insulin pumps. See Pharmacy for complete details.
®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Follow Canada Safeway
INTRODUCING
www.tabletalk.safeway.ca
The blog for people passionate about food!
FRI.-SAT.-SUN.3DAYSALE AUGUST
FRIDAY
23AUGUST
SATURDAY
24AUGUST
SUNDAY
25
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 5
News
Festival security guard druggedThe security team at
Shambhala is reeling a� er one of their own was drugged on the � nal morning of the � ve-day festival held near Salmo.
Last Monday morning a security guard was handed a sealed bottle of water while working at the Fractal Forest. � e bottle contained a high concentration of GHB and LSD, according to a state-ment released by Barry Wild-ing, director of public safety.
“� e guard was rushed to our medical facility where she received acute medical care. If not for our medi-cal team, we are not certain what the outcome might have been. Su� ce to say, they saved her life,” he said.
Wilding has worked in se-
curity at Shambhala for 13 years and during that time guards have dealt with mat-ters involving weapons, drug tra� ckers and gangsters. As-sault and verbal abuse hap-pen, he said.
“And so much more that goes unnoticed,” Wilding said. “We accept that as part of our job and our respon-sibility.”
Being dosed while on duty — “doing their utmost to keep people safe” — is de-plorable and the organization worries it may have been in-tentional.
“While not everyone may appreciate the work they do or understand the com-plexities of security and law enforcement, intentionally dosing a guard, or anyone for that matter, is unacceptable,” said Wilding.
No one should be un-
knowingly drugged, said Shambhala spokesperson Britz Bitz via Facebook.
She said it has happened to her and was a “terrible” experience. She also said the incident doesn’t re� ect a general occurrence at the festival.
“As someone who’s been going for 11 years, the love is
constantly present. � is inci-dent is in no way representa-tive of the overall Shambhala crowd,” said Britz.
Wilding concurs.“I know, and my guards
know, that 99.9 per cent of the people who attend Shambhala are good souls and would never condone such an act. It is the 99.9 per cent that keeps us coming back year a� er year. From management to sta� to pa-trons, we have always had your back. Now it’s time for you to have ours,” he said.
� e matter has been re-ported to the RCMP who is investigating as the festival organization looks for help as well.
Anyone with information can contact Salmo RCMP or Wilding at [email protected].
Shambhala Music Festival
Salmo RCMP responded to more than 40 calls of ser-vice relating to the Shamb-hala Music Festival between August 5 and 13. � e calls ranged from assaults, posses-sion of a substance for the purpose of tra� cking, other drug possession � les, tres-passing, the� , mental health issues, causing a disturbance, liquor � les and vandalism.
During the festival, police made more than 200 drug seizures consisting marijua-
na, hash, cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, methadone and more.
� ere were 14 people tak-en into custody and one had to be taken to hospital, as it appeared he was su� ering some mental distress.
� e West Kootenay Tra� c Service Unit and West Koo-tenay Integrated Road Safety Unit assisted Salmo Detach-ment with the large increase of vehicles traveling to and from the festival. � e mem-bers worked long hours and there were extra resources brought in from Trail, Castle-
gar, Nelson IBET and Nelson Police Department to assist with road safety.
� ere was one serious collision that occurred in the East Kootenay area in-volving a vehicle leaving the festival on Tuesday. During one roadcheck a� er Shamb-hala, a travel trailer was also removed from the road for noted safety de� ciencies.
� ere were 18 drivers un-der the in� uence of drugs issued driving suspensions. Ten people were nabbed un-der the in� uence of alcohol where 24-hour, three-day or
90-day immediate driving suspensions were issued.
� e majority of the driv-ing suspensions were issued to the drivers departing the festival.
� ere were also nine li-quor seizures from vehicles and close to 300 tra� c vio-lation tickets and warnings issued for not wearing seat belts, speeding and other violations such as using elec-tronic devices while driving, being without a licence, driv-ing contrary to conditions or without insurance and hav-ing vehicle safety defects.
Nelson Star Staff
“I know, and my guards know, that
99.9 per cent of the people who attend
Shambhala are good souls
and would never condone such
an act.”Barry Wilding
Director of Public Safety
Police make more than 200 drug seizuresNelson Star Staff
314 Robson Street
$259,000Beautiful house in uphill, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 850 sqft. full basement, partially � nished. 10 minute walk to downtown, fenced backyard with gardens and fruit trees.
250-509-0439
Amor u Siempre Spanish - Love you always
Engraved on a moveable centre band
Cash for gold and silver: Out of town buyers often give 20% of value. Max gives 66%.
507 Baker Street, Suite 201, Nelson 250-354-0242
Pip Squeaks PlayhouseMultiage Care Centre
Excepting September RegistrationInfant, Toddlers & Preschool age are welcome
Contact Genevieve Briggs 250-354-8725
BRUCE MORRISON B.Comm. CFP R.F.P. CLU CHSEXECUTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
[email protected] • www.brucemorrison.ca
Community Chiropractic
Dr Kevin McKenzieLeannah Fidler RMT
Massage appointments available!
Suite 205–518 Lake St.Community First Health Co-op
250.352.1322
www.chiropractornelson.com
selkirk.ca/cook
PROFESSIONAL COOK 1 PROGRAM• 28weeks,Sept2013–midApril2014• Traindailyinourstateoftheartkitchenfacility• ProvinciallyStandardizedTrainingProgram• Firstofthreelevelsofcertificationtoward
aRedSealJourneymanCook• LocatedatTenthStreetCampus,NelsonBC
Places still available for September!Phone 1.866.301.6601 ext 11370
Prepare for a Career with Food
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON
PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Nelson is currently accepting applications for Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for the January 2014 to December 2016 taxation years. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form and full information is available on the City’s website www.nelson.ca.
Applicants and the subject property must meet the criteria established by Council Policy 1970.04.005 and as outlined in the Community Charter. Applications must be received by the Finance Department, 1st Floor City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson BC V1L 5S4 no later than close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Friday September 13th, 2013.
If you have any questions please call City Hall at 352-8235 or email [email protected]
Dated at Nelson, B. C. this 16th day of August, 2013
Manager of Legislative and Administrative Services
6 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
Editor: Bob HallPublisher: Karen Bennett
Editorial
Today’s front page story on Kate Moran is an interesting tale of a local artist carving out a career doing something
she loves. It’s also an example of just how important social media has become in today’s society.
When Moran received a shout-out from rock star Jason Mraz on Instagram and Twit-ter, it provided her a reach into areas well beyond our region’s cra� markets and tiny economy. Having her skills recognized by a celebrity with massive social media appeal is invaluable advertising for her creations.
On page three you can read about the latest project from Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. � e beautifully put together video is getting some serious legs on the internet, bolstered by Facebook and Twitter. It’s being viewed by thousands of people around the world and will eventually pay dividends in the form of more visitors to our region.
Social media vehicles like Facebook, Twit-ter and Instagram can be easily dismissed as an idle waste of time. Catching up with old high school chums and watching cute cat videos is not exactly making the world a bet-ter place.
But if it’s used correctly, social media opens up new worlds and breaks down walls. � e ability to spread information on a massive scale is mind boggling. Denying its impor-tance is like living in a cave. You can choose to live in the darkness of the past or emerge into the brightness of today’s exciting world.
� e Nelson Star puts a great deal of e� ort into the social media aspect of our business. We’ve made great strides and it has helped make this newspaper more successful. � at social media boost helps us continue to pro-vide a quality print product twice a week in these trying times, which in turn bene� ts our community.
Nothing tops the experience of breathing in the Kootenay outdoors or strolling through the downtown market in search of local arti-san treasures. � at’s real life and that’s where true connections are made. But in today’s fast-paced world, social media can open doors we never knew existed and that too has become an important part of the way we live.
A di� erent way to connect
The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
It’s a silly question, obviously, but it still has to be asked. What,
if anything, should the rest of the world do about the tragedy in Egypt? � e same question has been hanging in the air about the even greater Syrian tragedy for well over a year now, and it is starting to come up again in Iraq as well.
All three of the biggest countries in the heart of the Arab world are now in a state of actual or incipi-ent civil war. � e death toll in the Syria civil war last month was 4,400 people. More than 1,000 people were killed by bombs and bullets last month in Iraq, the bloodiest month in the past � ve years. And at least 1,000 people have been killed in Egypt in the past week, the vast majority of them unarmed civilians murdered by the army.
You will note that I did not write “killed in clashes.” � at’s the sort of weasel-word formula that the media uses when they do not want to o� end powerful friends. Let’s be plain: the Egyptian army is deliberately massacring supporters of the demo-cratically elected Muslim Brotherhood government that it overthrew last June (whom it now brands as “terrorists”) in order to terrorize them into sub-mission.
� e “deep state” is com-ing back in Egypt, and the useful idiots who now believe that the army is on their side, the secular democrats of the le� and the opportunistic Noor Party on the religious right, will in due course � nd themselves back in
the same old police sta-tions, being tortured by the same old goons. So should outsiders just stand by and watch it all happen?
What are the alterna-tives? Well, President Barack Obama told the generals o� in no uncer-tain terms a� er the biggest massacre on August 14. “We appreciate the com-plexity of the situation,” he said sternly. “We recognize that change takes time,” he added, his anger mounting steadily. “� ere are going to be false starts and dif-� cult days,” he said, almost shaking with rage.
“We know that demo-cratic transitions are measured not in months or even years but some-times in generations,” he concluded, “but our tradi-tional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets and rights are being rolled back.” And with that, he cancelled the Bright Star joint US-Egyp-tian military exercise that was scheduled for Septem-ber. � e Egyptian generals must have been trembling in their boots.
Just in case they weren’t, Obama added that “I’ve asked my national security team to assess the implica-tions of the actions taken by the (Egyptian) interim government and further steps we may take as nec-essary with respect to the US-Egyptian relationship.” Curiously, the Egyptian generals did not stop kill-ing people upon hearing all this.
� e inaction of the United States is due to two causes. First, the only major leverage at Barack Obama’s disposal, cancel-
ling the annual $1.3 billion in aid that Washington gives to the Egyptian army, is no threat at all. It would instantly be replaced, and probably increased, by the rich and conservative Arab monarchies of the Gulf that heartily approve of the Egyptian army’s coup.
Secondly, Washington remains trans� xed by the notion that its alliance with Egypt is important for American security. � is hoary myth dates back to the long-gone days when the US depended heavily on importing oil from the Gulf, and al-most all of it had to pass through Egypt’s Suez Canal. Today less than ten per cent of the oil burned in America comes from the Middle East, and new domestic production from fracking is shrinking that share even further.
Even if Obama under-stood that Egypt is not a vital American strategic interest and ended US military aid to the country, it would only be a gesture (although a desirable one). � e International Mon-etary Fund has already broken o� talks on a large new loan to Egypt, and the European Union is talking about cutting aid to the country, but there are no decisive measures available to anybody outside the Arab world, and no will-
ingness to act within it.� ere will be no ma-
jor military intervention in Syria either, although outside countries both within the Arab world and beyond it will continue to drip-feed supplies to their preferred side. And the Iraqi government’s request last Friday for renewed US military aid to stave o� renewed civil war there has no hope of success. Getting involved again militarily in Iraq would be political suicide for Obama.
So what’s le� of the Arab spring? On the face of it, not much. Tunisia, where the � rst democratic revolution started three years ago, still totters forward, and there is more democracy in Morocco than there used to be, but that’s about it. � e non-violent democratic revolu-tions that have worked so well in many other parts of the world are not do-ing very well in the Arab world.
� ere may be many reasons for this, but one stands out above all the others. In the Arab world, unlike most other places, two rival solutions to the existing autocracy, poverty and oppression compete for popular support: democracy and Islamism. � e result, in one coun-try a� er another, is that the autocrats exploit that division to retain or regain power. Democracy may win in the end, but it is going to be a very long struggle.
Gwynne Dyer is an in-dependent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
World View — Gwynne Dyer
� e futility of foreign intervention
All three of the biggest countries in the heart of the
Arab world are now in a state of actual or incipient
civil war.
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 7
Letters to the Editor
Who is paying for Lemon Creek jet fuel spill? A good question. I know that ICBC is the insurer on claims a� er the investigation is complet-ed. Unless the investigation company or Executive Flight Centre can verify otherwise, the taxpayers of British Co-lumbia are going to pay.
We are still under the “Do not release information to the public” order. No data results have been released by Execu-tive Flight Centre. I under-stand that the data collected is paid for by Executive Flight
Centre and therefore they own it. It is at their discretion to release this information to the public. Statements are made that it may create confusion or misinformation. Distrust and suspicion have been created.
I am told that Executive Flight Centre is paying for all costs related to the clean-up, agency personal, the Win-law Centre and on and on. Really? Under the “Do not release information to the public” order, we are told that Executive Flight Centre is
paying, but no data details are released. Statements are made, we are told to trust, yet no evidence is given.
I am to believe and trust a company that does not release information related to my health, the health of my valley and makes claims to be pay-ing for all costs related to the clean-up. So, who is paying?
Glenda Patterson Slocan Park
Editor’s note: Water and soil sampling data was
released Monday, a� er this letter was received.
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT AT nelsonstar.com
� is week’s question: Have you attended a movie at the Nelson Civic � eatre this summer?
Last week’s result: Do you think Shambhala is an important economic driver for this region? YES 54% NO 46%
� e fuel spill bottom line
Winlaw chief made right decision
Smart meter panel didn’t listenRe: “Fortis gets approval for
smart meters,” July 31 � is story neglected to
mention a critical element regarding the BC Utilities Commission’s blessing of Fortis’ application.
� e BCUC says on page 48 of its 213 page decision:
“� e Panel � nds it di� cult to reconcile FortisBC’s plan of communication, education and ultimate disconnection with the strongly held and passionately articulated views of a number of its customers opposed to wireless advanced meters. � e Panel � nds that FortisBC has not adequately considered this risk. � is risk must be mitigated for the Project to proceed.”
� is was precisely one of the arguments presented in the December 7, 2012 submis-sion by the Nelson-Creston Green Party Constituency As-sociation and we are pleased
the commission panel backed us up on that issue.
� e risk will be mitigated by allowing any Fortis cus-tomer to opt out of having a wireless smart meter in-stalled, although that custom-er will be charged for meter reading.
� e Nelson-Creston Green Party said in its submis-sion that choice is one of the de� ning characteristics of a democracy and advo-cated that those not wishing a smart meter be allowed to
opt out at no cost. We recom-mended the BCUC could proposed conditions similar to Vermont state legislature bill S.214 signed into law in May 2012 which “allows a customer to choose not to have a wireless smart meter installed, at no additional monthly or other charge” and “allows a customer to require removal of a previ-ously installed wireless smart meter for any reason and at an agreed-upon time, without incurring any charge for such removal”.
We are saddened the commission panel did not listen to us with regard to the no-cost, opt-out issue and remain convinced the panel made a grievious error in judgement.
Michael JessenIntervenor on behalf of the
Nelson Creston Green Party Constituency Association
� e suspension of Win-law’s volunteer � re chief last week was a very bad move by the RDCK and regional � re chief Terry Swan who is paid by taxpayers.
We need these dedicated, volunteer � re department members for emergency calls only. Without them our house insurance would go sky high. � ey are usu-
ally � rst on scene to tend to injured accident victims.
For Chief Swan to order these volunteers to do � ag-ging at a meeting so he can save money on his budget is totally wrong and he should be apologizing to the chief and his volunteers.
If any suspension was in order, it should be to Chief Swan for ordering depart-
ment members to use their family and personal time to do � agging at this July eve-ning meeting.
Please support all the vol-unteers in our communities and let the RDCK know that this kind of abuse to volun-teers will not be tolerated by taxpayers in the future.
Al SinkieNelson
We are saddened the commission panel did not listen to us with
regard to the no-cost, opt-out issue and remain convinced the panel made a
grievious error.
Business BitsBB
• Social Room Interiors, the Kootenays new source for modern and contemporary furniture, showcasing both quality and style and a number of services to help you pull it all together. Visit online at www.socialroominteriors.ca.
• Birch n’ Burlap is Baker street’s newest little store bringing you a mix of vintage shabby chic furniture and home decor. It is also the Kootenay’s only supplier of CeCe Caldwell’s Chalk and Clay Paint, and carries a large selection of unique hardware. 265 Baker, 2 doors down from the Kootenay Co-op
• Deborah Nasmyth is opening LEAN PHYSIQUE. Deb will be offering personalized diet + fitness consulting
and mentoring. Physique opens at 314-A Hall Street in August.
• RECYCLING BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE- is offering recycling pick up for residential and businesses. Call or text Jonathon and he will pick up your bottles, cans and automotive batteries and recycle them for you.A portion of the proceeds goes to the Salvation Army and Nelson Food Banks. 250-354-9897
Send in your business snippets to the Nelson Star.
Call 250.352.1890 or email any of the below [email protected]@nelsonstar.com
This space provided by:
250.352.1890 www.nelsonstar.com 514 Hall St Nelson
You could sponsor this space too. Call for details.
1438 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250.365.2026 1.855.459.2020Across from Mohawk www.castlegaroptical.com
701 Front St, Nelson250.354.EYES (3937)
Free sight testingNelson location only
TAKE YOUR PICK:
See full job description at www.glasshouseoptical.caand apply in person to either of our locations.
*Buy any complete pair of glasses at regular price, and get the second one free. Limited time only.
TWO for ONE* 40% OFFFrames and Lenses
OR
We areHIRING!
See in store for details. Some restrictions apply.
1438 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250.365.2026 1.855.459.2020Across from Mohawk www.castlegaroptical.com
701 Front St, Nelson250.354.EYES (3937)
Free sight testingNelson location only
TAKE YOUR PICK:
See full job description at www.glasshouseoptical.caand apply in person to either of our locations.
*Buy any complete pair of glasses at regular price, and get the second one free. Limited time only.
TWO for ONE* 40% OFFFrames and Lenses
OR
We areHIRING!
See in store for details. Some restrictions apply.
See full job description at www.glasshouseoptical.caand apply in person to either of our locations.
See in store for details. Some restrictions apply. Sale Ends August 15th, 2013.
TAKE YOUR PICK:TWO for ONE* 40% OFF
Frames and LensesOR
See in store for details. Some restrictions apply.
*Buy any complete pair of glasses at regular price,and get the second one free. Limited time only.
We areHIRING!
8 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
Tell us about your upcoming event, email: [email protected]
CalendarWant your event advertised here? Please email event
details to: [email protected] must be sent by Friday prior to the
week you want it printed. Your listing may be edited for length.
Pizza now available 11am till Late!
Food delivery:
Sunday to thurSday9am- 11pm
Friday and Saturday9am - midnight
liquor delivery
9am - 11pm 7 dayS per week
DELIVERYFood Beverage&352-5331
For a downloadable menu go to:www.humehotel.com/Menus
Aug 21st - Dancehall Night feat. Mandai of Lighta & Mama Sa FREE SHOW
Aug 22nd - Ash Grunwald Australian Roots & BluesAug 23rd - Shred Kelly w/ Tofu StravinskiAug 24th - The Faraguna Brothers then
Rafferty FunksmithAug 30th - Audio Architect MontrealAug 31st - Humans with SonicanimationSep 6th - Blackberry WoodSep 7th - Neon SteveSep 12th - BOGLSep 13th - Dub Pistols DJ Set by Barry AshworthSep 14th - DeeklineSep 16th - Chali 2Na with Full Live BandSep 20th - Minnesota w/ MoontricksSep 21st - Bliss N EsoSep 24th - Elliott BroodSep 28th - Current SwellOct 8th - Ron Sexsmith w/ Jenn GrantOct 12th - Sweet Soul Burlesque w/ Blondtron
mike’s place trivia night every wednesday
COMMUNITY EVENTSCome out for the last Wild
and Wacky Wednesday pro-gram of the summer at the Nelson Public Library on August 21 for Minute to Win it games. Challenge yourself and others in some crazy fun. Youth entering Grade 7 and up can enjoy this drop-in program, featuring snacks and prizes. Contact Joanne for more info: [email protected] or 250-505-5683.
A parade to support the Jumbo Wild Democracy Camp leaves Nelson City Hall on Friday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate. � e group will march up to MarketFest and speakers for the cause will be on the Fall Street stage at 6:45 p.m. Bring your signs, songs and voices. Help stop the exploitation of grizzly bear habitat.
� e 18th annual Fat Tire Festival is August 23 to 25. � e weekend starts with a bike parade and events on Baker Street Friday evening. � ere will be group rides on Saturday and races on Sun-day. For details see nelsonfat-tire.com.
Celebrate the return of the Kokanee at the RedFish Fes-tival, Sunday, August 25 at the Kokanee Creek Park Visi-tors Centre from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more about this remarkable � sh on spawn-ing tours with park natural-ists. � ere will also be live entertainment and activities for kids, at this free, rain-or-shine event.
Kootenay Swim Club is holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Au-gust 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Nelson and District Com-munity Complex.
Kootenay Pride weekend begins with Meet ‘n’ Greet barbecue dinner at Finley’s
Irish Pub in Nelson on Fri-day, August 30. On Satur-day, August 31, there will be a drag show and dance at the Eagle’s Hall. � en on Sunday, September 1 the Kootenay Pride Parade rolls down Bak-er Street. For more event in-formation, search “Kootenay Pride” on Facebook.
Enter the cool, peaceful interior of St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, one of Nelson’s premiere heritage build-ings. Marvel at the vibrant stained glass windows, learn their stories and how they connect to Nelson’s history. � e church at the corner of Ward and Silica is open for Heritage Tours, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4. Tea and goodies will be served a� er the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further in-formation, call 250-352-7078 weekday a� ernoons.
WEEKLY MEETINGS� e Nelson Technology
Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.
Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cel-lar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.
Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every � ursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nel-son and District Commu-nity Complex. � e meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other � bre enthusiasts.
� e St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the “Cel-lar” downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on speci� c days. For a sched-ule of meetings please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. under orange bridge Nelson by Lakeside Park a walking group established four years ago takes o� . Ev-eryone welcome. For more information email Liba at [email protected].
FUNDRAISERSANKORS is auctioning o�
a number of items from local businesses to raise money for its foundation fund, to sup-port HIV positive residents in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. Some of the items include yoga and � tness passes, hotel stays and tickets to Shambhala 2014. Bid online at 32auctions.com/ankors. Auctions close August 24 at midnight.
� e organizers of Requiem for a Glacier, a musical instal-lation on Jumbo Glacier, have launched an online fundrais-ing campaign to o� set the costs associated with stag-ing this event. To donate, go
to indiegogo.com and search “Requiem for a Glacier.”
WORKSHOPSMondays beginning Sep-
tember 9, come have fun and learn to Scottish coun-try dance. No experience or partner required. It’s at the Central school gym at 811 Stanley Street from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info contact June at 250-352-1836 or Kathy 250-359-7545 or email [email protected].
Every Friday, Commu-nity � reads meets at Nel-son and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednes-days, Community � reads o� ers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for information.
MARKETS� e Nelson downtown
local market runs Wednesdays throughout the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find locally made art, clothing, food and more.
Salmo Valley Farmers Market goes every � ursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Come for fresh produce, baking and much more. Stay to enjoy the live music, dinner and free kids activities. For more information contact [email protected].
� e � nal MarketFest of the season is Friday, August 23 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. � ere will be four blocks full of vendors and two stages with live music.
Cottonwood Market is held every Saturday at Cottonwood Falls Park featuring live music, regional produce, eggs, great savory and sweet foods, and a variety of unique products.
...Follow us on Instagram at: nelsonstarphotos
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 9
Entertainment listingsTheaTre
TNT Young Company production of Mary’s Wedding — directed by Stephen Fowler, and staring Gus Fowler and Sarah Jane Hicks — continues Thursday to Saturday, August 22 to 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the old Kootenay Christian Fellowship church (812 Stanley Street, across from Central School). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students at the door or in advance at Sanderella Boutique (464 Baker Street).
Nelson Youth Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing on Friday, August 23 at 2:30 p.m. in "Ye Olde Quarry" in lower Gyro Park, just off the top of downtown Nelson’s Vernon Street. Admission by donation. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Visual arTsThe Langham Gallery in Kaslo presents
Whuulhu: To Fuse Together, a multime-dia exhibit by Bracken H’anuse Corlett. The opening event will be held on August 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the main gallery in conjunction with the opening of Sign of Age by artist Carlton Temple in the Community Gallery.
Gallery 716 is featuring a pop-up gal-lery installation, The Ties that Bind, by Vancouver artist Peter Sickert and Vic-toria artist Sarah Cowan until August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The pop-up gallery is located at 716 Stanley Street.
Oxygen Art Centre is presenting the work of photographer and video artist Adad Hannah. Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile House) is a re-enactment of French painter Theodore Gericault’s painting from the 1800s, and was produced with high school students and community members during a residency. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance). Details at oxygenartcentre.org.
The West Kootenay Camera Club’s 23rd annual Photo Show Winners Exhibition is on display at Kokanee Camera for the month of August.
The Nelson Library is now showing Yvonne Vanens Munro’s weather-in-spired acrylic landscapes paintings until the end of August.
Summer Museum Tours are available every Saturday at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. Visitors and locals alike are invited to explore Nel-son’s diverse history with a knowledgeable guide in the Permanent Museum Exhibit. Drop in at 11 a.m. on any Saturday morn-ing this summer for an interpretive tour of the rich history of the West Kootenays.
liTeraTureWhen the town of Greenstone, Montana
is thrown into chaos by a planned dam expansion, people from the United States and Canada form a cross-border alliance to save Sweet Grass Valley from flooding. Conflict erupts as passions collide. The complex relationship between people and nature provides a springboard for an intimate story of power by Kootenay author Andrea Wright. Wright reads from her novel Greenstone Rising on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.
Kootenay Book Weekend is September 20 to 22 at the Best Western hotel in Nelson. The following novels will be discussed: The Appointment by Herta Muller, Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks, The State of Wonder by Ann
Patchett, and Alone in the Classroom by Elizabeth Hay. Read these four captivating books this summer and come join them for the conversation. For more info see kootenaybookweekend.ca.
FilmThe Nelson Civic Theatre’s Thursday
night movie, showing at 7:30 p.m., is Love is All You Need, a cocktail of love, loss, ab-surdity and humour. The Smurfs 2 is play-ing Friday, Saturday and Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. and as a matinee on Sunday at 1 p.m. The late night movie is Elysium, about a daunting mission to bring equal-ity to a polarized world in 2154, playing Friday, Saturday, Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
musicSpiritbar hosts the Kootenay’s biggest,
baddest dancehall night on Wednesday, August 21, featuring Vancouver’s Mandai and local favourite Mama Sa. Doors open at 10 p.m. Free cover.
Spiritbar happily welcomes Australian roots-rocker Ash Grunwald back with his band on Thursday, August 22 for a late summer throwdown. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Erin Ross will be performing at the Cedar Creek Cafe on Thursday, August 22. With a strong voice and great songwriting, she has a soulful country groove. Music usually begins at 6:30 p.m.
Shred Kelly plays Spiritbar on Friday, August 23 with Tofu Stravinski. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Sarah Jane Scouten rolls into the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Friday, August 23 around 6:30 p.m. This Montreal-based artist is touring in support Of Magpie Waltz, her all-string, all-acoustic record.
Pianist Maria Rapp and violinist Anke Steinmetzm both from Switzerland, will be at the Ravencourt B&B in Passmore on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The theme for the evening is ‘Roundabout Vienna’ featuring the music of Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the musicians. Ravencourt B&B is a large straw-bale home located at at 4615 Upper Passmore Road. For info phone 250-226-7801.
Nelson singer-songwriter and classical guitarist Angello Sammartino is playing a public house concert on Friday, August 24 at The Big Blue House in Fairview (503-4th Street) at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
Faraguna Brothers play Spiritbar on Saturday, August 24 with Rafferty Funksmith. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
Get ready for the Vultures to play at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Saturday, August 24. This Rossland-based group is noted for their tight harmonies and great covers. It’ll be a great night of music starting around 6:30 p.m.
Montreal’s Audio Architect will be at Spiritbar on Friday, August 30 with Emma Star. Doors open at 10 p.m.
The Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw hosts popular favourite Bocephus King on Friday, August 30 around 6:30 p.m. This enigmatic Vancouver native has skirted effortlessly between blues, alt country, traditional songwriting and modern aesthetics. His latest album Willie Dixon God Damn! shows a whole new path.
Human are at Spiritbar with Sonicanimation on August 31. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
West Coast party bands Pickwick and Blackberry Wood are co-headlining a show at Spiritbar on Friday, September 6. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or search “Hume Hotel” on ticketweb.ca.
Chali 2na is at Spiritbar with his full band on Monday, September 16. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Australian roots-rocker Ash Grunwald plays Spiritbar this Thursday.
The Dance Connection612 Front Street (West Arm Plaza)
Open Registration September 9th
2:00-7:[email protected]
250-352-6060
MARKETFESTFRIDAY AUGUST 23
6:00PM TO 10:30PM200 & 300 blocks of Baker Street, Nelson
EcoSociety.ca for more info
Temporary Carriers NeededVarious routes throughout Nelson
Pays 25 cents per paperFor more information contact:Liz [email protected]
10 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
News
We want to know who you think has the best pizza in Nelson. Go to www.nelsonstar.com, click on contests and vote for your favourite. Contest runs August 2 - September 6. Winning restaurant will be featured on the September 13 VURB cover. One vote per day.September 6. Winning restaurant will be featured on the September 13 VURB cover. One vote per day.
Steakhouse & LoungeSteakhouse & LoungeSteakhouse & LoungeSteakhouse & Lounge
The RCMP dive team has re-covered the body of a 73-year-old man from Mirror Lake who was reported missing on Sun-day afternoon and presumed drowned.
Just after noon on Monday, the dive team located the body in the small lake just south of Kaslo.
“The male was in approxi-mately 45 feet of water, close to where he was last seen,” stated Sgt. Darryl Little of the RCMP’s Kootenay Boundary regional
detachment. “Locating the man proved more difficult than ex-pected as the bottom of the lake is covered in a significant layer of mud. The male’s body had sunken about 2 feet into the mud making him difficult to see.”
The RCMP are still attempt-ing to locate the next of kin so no name is being released at this time. Foul play is not sus-pected and the case will be turned over to the BC Coro-ners Service.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on Sunday with Kaslo RCMP and BC Am-
bulance responding to the call.
Witnesses observed the male on the dock/dive platform. The man dove into the lake and swam around for a short pe-riod of time estimated at three to five minutes. Police say wit-nesses reported that a faint call for help was heard and the el-derly male was observed to be in distress.
Two witnesses rendered assistance to the male, but were unable to reach him before he had gone under the water. The man failed to resur-face.
Sunday Tragedy South of Kaslo
Man drowns in Mirror LakeNelson Star Staff
18TH ANNUAL FAT TIRE FESTIVAL AUGUST 23-25
nelsonfattire.comcall for volunteers
volunteer for more than 2 hours and you’ll receive a free t-shirt
plus a chance to win draw [email protected]
THE COPPER NAILBOAT SHOP
THE COPPER NAILTHE COPPER NAILBOAT SHOPBOAT SHOP
Wood • Fibreglass • metalsail & motor
Repair, Restoration & Custom Builds
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 11
NewsWildlife coming back say o� cialsContinued from Page 1shortly after an Executive Flight Centre truck carrying jet fuel for helicopters batting a wild� re on Perry Ridge took a wrong turn onto a forest ser-vice road and overturned into Lemon Creek, spilling 33,000 litres. � e restrictions were li� ed incrementally between August 6 and 9.
Larder says despite remain-ing pockets of fuel, he’s con-� dent the rivers are safe for consumption and recreation. He said Interior Health is not recommending everyone get their water tested.
“We have told people and continue to tell them if they have followed � ushing direc-tions for their water published by Interior Health and there is no detectable fuel smell, the water is safe to drink. If they can still detect the smell, we ask them to call us so we can assess their system.”
Geo� Hughes-Games with the Ministry of Agriculture also said tests conducted on eight properties all met regu-latory standards for use of the
soil for crops or other agricul-tural purposes.
� e data released Monday and published on the Minis-try of Environment’s website is based on 199 surface water samples, 75 river sediment
samples, and eight samples from groundwater wells, ac-cording to senior environ-mental protection o� cer Brad McCandlish. It was processed by environmental science con-sultant SNC Lavalin with the Ministry of Environment’s guidance.
Asked how bad things were immediately following the spill, McCandlish said in some cases the amount of fuel in the water was four times ac-
ceptable limits, and near the crash site “quite a bit higher than that” up to three days a� er the incident.
McCandlish, who has been working full-time on the re-sponse for the last three weeks, said dead juvenile � sh and a “handful of birds” have been recovered, but “no other wild-life that was deceased or in dis-tress.” Despite suggestions in a class-action lawsuit that the spill caused an ecological “dead zone,” McCandlish said he has observed both � sh and wildlife “to a signi� cant degree.”
Executive Flight Centre senior vice-president Wayne Smook said the company will be looking at ways of prevent-ing a similar accident, but couldn’t provide speci� cs.
“All the information we re-ceived will be reviewed,” he said. “We will be changing op-erational procedures for sure.”
Smook also said that while “a small army” continues to clean up the river, they will move to long-term monitor-ing once the province has ap-proved their plan.
“All the information we received will be
reviewed. We will be changing operational procedures for sure.”
Wayne SmookExecutive Flight Centre
Attention: nelson StarAD TITLE: BCAA Home Insurance Contest sIzE: 7 COL. x 98 LInEs (10.3125"W x 7"H) COLOur: CMYK PrOBLEMs? Call Ashley Davis (604) 268-5051 for production-related problems Call Vizeum at (604) 646-7282 for booking/insertion problems
Get tips on protecting your home at our home insurance seminar at the BCAA Nelson Service Location.Plus, don’t forget to pick up your FREE BCAA gift*. rsVP to 250-505-1720 or [email protected] to reserve your seat today.
*Free gift available to all seminar attendees. Home insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and underwritten by BCAA Insurance Corporation.
Tips to protectyour home and
save you money.
FREE SEMINAR
THURSDAYAUGUST 29
6:00 p.m.
YOUR PETS NEED COOL
AIR JUST LIKE YOU DO
BE AWARE OF THE HEAT
10 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
Local business recirculate double the revenue locally as their multinational counterparts.
THINK LOCAL FOR BACK TO SCHOOL...
Committed to
our Community
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!
A strong foundation of support for local food raises the opportunity to deepen larger support for local business.
t: 250 505 4079e: [email protected] facebook.com/nelsonstitchlab
422 Herridge Lane @ Ward St.(behind the Express & Jilly Bo Billy)
sewing studio• Learn to Sew • Book a Workshop
• Open- Lab Drop-in
We provide skilled guidance
A� er School Sewing Club!
Day Spa at Renaissance
Isa
Students get
10% OFFany service to
make that � rst day back special.
250.352.1955At Renaissance Hair Co.
555 Baker St.www.bellabellaatrenaissance.com
make that � rst day back special.
250.352.1955At Renaissance Hair Co.
555 Baker St.www.bellabellaatrenaissance.com
At Renaissance Hair Co.
www.bellabellaatrenaissance.com
Welcome back NCCS students! New enrolment K-8 still open!
Nelson Christian Community School810-10th Street, Nelson BC | nelsonccs.org
250.352.0565
553 Baker St. Nelson
under Shoes for the Soul
553B Baker Street, Nelson250-352-5256
Bringing youfashion for a new season...
Local businesses employ and are owned by friends and neighbours who are invested in the strength of our community
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!
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 11
Savings are always in store in Beautiful Nelson!
We are willing to support fair trade coffee & chocolate, buy local food, why not make the choice to support local retailers too?
SelfDesigngateways
The SelfDesign High Gateways Program recognizes the transitional period into high school and increased personal choice in youths’ lives. This program focuses on developing increased skills for observing and expressing their own learning.There are options to join a local learning circle (where available) as well as join the online Gateways community. This coinincides with the personalised learning each learner directs with the assistance of their Learning Consultant.
Grade 9’s can take up to two SelfDesign High courses.
Special Invitations to participate in SelfDesign events created for youth.
Experiential trips offered around the province each year.
for youth
ages 13 & 14
For more information
contact gateways@
selfdesign.org
SelfDesign Learning Community is a BC Ministry of Education certified, independent distributed learning program for learners
from kindergarten to grade 12.
www.selfdesignhigh.org
To learn more contact us at [email protected] or call 250-354-1310
Offered at SelfDesign High, EOS is a full time high school program available online in small groups and in person at our Nelson Learning Centre. For the 2013/2014 learning year, youth have the choice of two groups in the EOS Nelson program detailed below.
EOSIntegrated Learning for Grade 10, 11, 12
EOS SelfDesign A personalised approach to high school for youth who are exploring an area of interest.
EOS WildEarth Outdoor ProgramAdventure based,
experiential and entrepreneurial learning
through youth lead expeditions and
responsible group With the support of a certified teacher, youth are encouraged to design their own learning experiences in a way that is deeply integrated into self, others and life. www.selfdesignhigh.org
SelfDesign Learning Community is a BC Ministry of Education certified, independent distributed learning program for learners
from kindergarten to grade 12.
Register now 2013-14 School YearOffering classes Kindergarten,
Grade One – EightSpace available in Childcare Centre
Registration information available at
www.nelsonwaldorf.org or call 250 352 6919 for further details
532 Baker St Nelson 250.352.3200
660 18th St Castlegar 250.365.5588
COOL SHOES 4 COOL KIDS
Local businesses purchase from other local companies such as
legal, accounting, IT, advertising and bank services
FORMERLY DYNAMITE DANCERS
HUME SCHOOL STUDIOCLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 23RD
BOYS & GIRLS 3-18YRSTINY TOTS • BALLET • JAZZ • MODERN
HIP-HOP • DANCE & CRAFT
“Miss Karin” [email protected] • 250.354.5373
Nelson School of Dance
14 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
News
KootenayHouse&HomeWant to advertise? Call Luree or Laura @ 250.352.1890
101 McDonald Dr (250) 352-1919
• 24 Hour/7 Day Service• Pricing on new building & renovations• Service and maintenance• Heating specialists• Drain cleaning
Victor CommandeurRalph Goodwin-Wilson
Contractors
250-505-5142
furnace/boiler replacement program rebate. Call us today!$800
HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING
abacushvac.com 250.354.8383
BEAT THE HEAT, GET ICE COLD A/C
Serving the Kootenays since 1996 When you need it done right, use ARCRIGHT.
Check out our welding shop.
1729 Granite Rd., Nelson, BC(250)-354-1150 • [email protected]
Check out our welding shop.
WE INSTALL:Carpet (residential & commercial),
Tiles (� oors, walls & backsplash), Linoleum, Hardwood & Laminate
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK &
GET A 10% DISCOUNT
Cell: 250-505-4482
FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WE ARE
YOUR STORENelson Floors offers a wide
variety of flooring and now also sells Pittsburgh Paint. With over
1890 colours to choose from we will have what you need!
Nelson Floors320 Vernon St
ph:250.352.6368
The ‘Ride is going OFF with
AUGUST 19-24 Mon to Sat
213 Baker St. Nelson250.354.3831www.sacredride.ca
FREE Shuttle drops from Sacred Ride all day Friday, Aug 23
Mountain & Road Bikes 20% offSuspension Forks On SaleClothing Up to 75% offDemo Skis 50% offAll ski and snowboard boots 50% offSelect snowboards only $100 eachChariot Strollers 20% offSuper sale discounts: In stock items only
Mraz pays generously
Continued from Page 1excitement of being seen by so many people.”
More than anything, the credibility of such recognition gives Moran an extra incentive to keep crafting.
A Sarnia, Ontario native, Moran started out making gal-vanized steel jewelry eight years ago while travelling through-out the United States, Mexico and further down into Central America aboard the school bus where she lived. Now nearing 26-years-old, she laughed talk-ing about that time in her life.
Today, a Nelson girl for almost four years, her line has expanded to include a variety of products from felted hats, clothing made from reclaimed wool sweaters and macramé jewelry that she described as “friendship bracelets on ste-roids.”
Learning most of her skills from online tutorials and prac-tice, her creations are all about letting them become what they want to be.
Story continues on Page 15
Jason Mraz has a healthy following on social media and Kate Moran has felt a little bit of the impact of his Internet clout and international fame.
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 15
News
KootenayHouse&HomeTime to upgrade? Check out these local businesses!
presents.....
Gray’s Contracting
• 5” Continuous Gutters
• T-Rex Gutter Cover
• Soffit • Fascia
• Custom Metal Bending
250. 229. 4483 | [email protected]
Beth & DarrenNew Denver250-358-2422
Winlaw250-226-7771
www.slocanlakehomehardware.com
complete renovation servicesinterior finishing•railing specialist
250.352.9731 • 250.551.1842
Visit our display at Nelson Floors
250 551 1391www.interiorera.biz
Char Wolfinterior designer
interior eramaking homes look better!RESA member...real estate staging specialist!
www.theblindman.ca250-352-3800
Beat the heat with
CeLLULaR BLinds.
Duette Architella. The most energy efficient blind
on the market.Call for an appointment
Visit our showroom at 214 Vernon Street
SALES • INSTALLATION • REFINISHING
WE BRING MODERN TO YOU
[email protected] www.socialroominteriors.ca
Furniture, Space Planning, Property Staging,Interior & Exterior Colour Consultations
Call: 250•354•2334 or visit www.klfh.org for a list of locations to buy your golfball
TICKETS:
10ea$
� e � rst ball that lands in, or closest to the hole, wins!
Your numbered golf ball and 999 more will be dropped from the Nelson Fire Department’s ladder truck at Granite Pointe Golf Course on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
Winners consent to the release of their names by the licensee.
Get a hole-in-one without swinging a club!This prize package includes airfare for 2 to Victoria courtesy of Pacifi c Coastal
Airlines, 2 nights accommodations at the Long Lake Inn in Nanaimo, golf passes at Cottonwood and Morning Star Golf Courses, AND $1000 spending money!
Know your limit, play within it.Problem gambling helpline: 1-800-795-6111www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Chances are 1 in 1000 to win a grand prize. BC Gaming event licence #55109
19+ to play!
WIN a 2 night island getaway for 2!
Watch the balls drop at 5:30 and stay for
dinner. Burger, fries and a beer for $15, with
partial proceeds to Kootenay Lake Hospital
Foundation!
Continued from Page 14“I can never really make what
I think I am going to make,” she said of her macramé jewelry. “I just keep going until the flow makes sense.”
Some plans are deliberate, however. Moran originally met Mraz many years ago.
She’d hoped to see him in concert in Jamaica and had made him a macramé bracelet of mostly pinks because it was around the time his 2006 single “Geek in the Pink” came out.
Moran returned home to Sarnia with braids and a sun-burn — as well as the bracelet because a promoter cancelled the concert. The frustrated young woman wrote the musi-cian a letter scolding him for not appearing.
“The next time he met me, he remembered,” she said with a smile.
It was shortly after her 18th birthday and Moran caught up with Mraz in Detroit. Today, the internationally best-selling mu-sician who has his own clothing
line, Blend Apparel, has two of Moran’s bracelets and three felted hats.
“I was going to gift the hats to him but he insisted on paying me for them,” said Moran. “He wanted to support my art.”
He was adamant on paying Moran a price similar to that of a hat he’d recently purchased at Barneys, an American chain of luxury department stores selling designer clothes. For Moran, it felt rewarding to have her craft measured among top designs.
Tucked away out of the fash-ion forefront, Nelson has been a wonderful place for Moran’s creativity to flourish with the support of partner West, a musi-cian understanding of her starv-ing artist days. Working out of their home, four 10 to 12 hour days on a piece is the norm.
“Then I wait for that special person to come and find it,” she said.
Moran sells her textiles at the Wednesday Downtown Markets in Nelson as well as on etsy at bykatemoran.etsy.com
Park-goers stabbedThe Nelson Police Department
received a report Wednesday eve-ning of a man stabbing people in Cottonwood Falls Park with a tat-too needle.
The man was “reportedly acting in a bizarre manner” before the alleged assaults and “dressed in such a way that he would be easily identified if located,” police said
in a release without elaborating. However, no one saw which way he went when he left.
Several victims were left with spots from the tattoo ink on their arms, but all declined im-mediate medical attention despite being warned about possible dis-eases transmitted through the needle.
Police are still investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
Nelson Star Staff
16 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
News
QCan I add money to a purchase to do renovations?
Derek DienerMortgageBroker
Office (250) 229-5711Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867
AYes. This type of transaction is called a Purchase Plus Improvements application. A example would be that
you are purchasing a home for $300,000 and want to do a $30,000 renovation right away but only have the minimum 5% for down payment. In this scenario you would apply for a mortgage with your sale contract stating the $300,000 purchase price and also provide quotes for the the work you want to get done in the amount of $30,000. I would then apply for a mortgage for $330,000, you would be required to put down 5% on the $330,000 and the $30,000 for renovations would be held back until you complete the renovation. Once the renovation is complete you would then request the funds and pay your contractor for the completed work.
Remember to allow for some extra time to arrange your financing in this situation as you will need to provide quotes and plans for the renovation which could take some time.
If you require any mortgage financing advice please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. As a independant Mortgage Broker my interest is to save you money and make sure you obtain the best mortgage product to match your needs. Best of all my services are FREE!
AIf you’re feeling overly stressed from the chores of daily living such as work, family or other obligations, then perhaps a day at a spa is what you need. Spas are highly bene� cial and if you embark on a one day holiday from
work and life, then you can enjoy all the numerous bene� ts they have to o� er. In just a few hours you can be pampered, preened and thoroughly le� relaxed and refreshed -- without having to take a lot of time out from work.
Spa relaxation has become so popular that a 2006 survey by the International Spa Association (ISPA) reports one-quarter of all American adults - some 57 million folks - plus 4 million teens have had at least one visit to a spa. Among the reasons cited: Stress reduction and relief, soothing sore joints and muscles, and simply feeling better about oneself. Going to a spa is a way of getting taken care of that is psychologically and culturally acceptable -- and we can carry that feeling of being cared for with us for a period of time, and very o� en that can help us cope better with stress.
Facials, body scrubs and massages are all key ways to maintain healthy skin and rebuild and repair skin or tissue that needs work. We can help you relax, relieving stress from the daily grind. Spending the day at the spa and relaxing helps with sleep and getting better rest at night.
In addition to stress relief, going to the spa can also increase your energy with massage therapy and better endurance by spending some time sauna bathing. Steam also gives you the all-natural alternative to headache medicines. Like headache pills, it dilates the blood vessels in the head, but it does it naturally. Health spa hydrotherapy also helps you sleep better by getting your blood � owing better.
So if you’re thinking of spending a day at the spa, remember to focus on what beauty or health issues you need to address to make the most of your day. Don’t delay and give yourself that special day you need. We look forward to seeing you.
Marni BeningerOwner
Q
250-352-3280Toll Free: 888-288-0813www.relaxationredefi ned.com
How to focus on you?QWhat is the proper way for my child to wear their backpack?
ASummer is quickly winding down and in just a couple weeks students will be trading in their beach towels, paddle boards and days of sleeping in
for early mornings, bus rides and backpacks filled with computers and books. Backpacks are one of the biggest sources of low back pain and neck pain in school aged children. Here are some tips on how to prevent these problems by ensuring your child is wearing their backpack correctly: Elementary school students should not carry more than 10% of their body weight and secondary school students should limit their load to 15%. Materials like vinyl and canvas are generally lighter than leather. Backpacks should have two shoulder straps, at least 2 inches wide, and both straps should be used at the same time. A waist strap can take 50-70% of the weight off of the shoulders and can distribute the weight more evenly through the hips, back and shoulders. The top of the backpack should not go above the shoulders and the bottom of the pack should go no lower than the top of the hip bones. Heavier items should be placed closer to the body so that it is close to your child’s natural centre of gravity. Teach your child to avoid twisting when putting their backpack on! They can put the pack on a desk or table about waist high and slide it on from there. A backpack that is too heavy, too low, or too high can create poor posture and put excessive stress on your child’s neck, upper back, lower back and hips. To help your kids as they return to school you can follow these tips or call our office and set up a time for me to do an assessment to ensure your child is wearing their backpack safely.
Dr. Michael BrennanB.Sc., D.C.
384 Baker StreetNelson, BC V1L4H5
(250) 352-5135www.activebalancechiro.ca
Satellite clinics in New Denver & Nakusp
QWhat does Wabi Sabi mean?
AAt lunchtime I was flipping through some reading lists and random pages and came across the phrase Wabi-Sabi. What a great phrase!
Thinking back to movies such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, it would be the perfect phrase to say before flying through the air to land a most perfect round house kick, whilst balanced on a bamboo stick 40 feet in the air. Or maybe it is an exotic delicious, divine sushi I have never heard of ! I love sushi, thus a Wabi-Sabi must be a new lovely roll filled with rice, perhaps some Ahi Tuna, hopefully it has avocado as they are nectar from the gods, with a delicious dollop of Wasabi rolled up into it. I wonder what else is in it?So I did a little digging, once I got over my initial shock that it wasn’t a delicious new sushi roll that I could make; I giggled with delight when I started reading what the phrase meant. It was perfect and fun and delightful.Pared down its barest essence, Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature, of accepting the natural cycle of growth, decay and death. It’s simple, slow and uncluttered and reveres authenticity above all. It celebrates cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time, weather and loving use leave behind. Through Wabi-Sabi, we learn to embrace liver spots, rust, and frayed edges, and things maybe not being or playing out as we think they should. Wabi-Sabi is underplayed and modest, the kind of quiet, undeclared beauty that waits patiently to be discovered. It’s a fragmentary glimpse: the branch representing the entire tree, shoji screens filtering the sun, the moon 90 percent obscured behind a ribbon of cloud. It’s a richly mellow beauty that’s striking but not obvious, that you can imagine having around you for a long, long time-Katherine Hepburn versus Marilyn Monroe. For the Japanese, it’s the difference between kirei-merely “pretty”-and omoshiroi, the interestingness that kicks something into the realm of beautiful.How delicious is that?To come to a place whether in relationship, work, writing, creating, taking a photo, trying a new sport – instead of being fixated on what is not perfect, we embrace the imperfect and see the beauty in it.So I wish you all Wabi-Sabi!
Jenny HestonCertified Professional Coach and Certified Life Coach
Jenny Heston1-250-509-1240
PROFESSIONALSAsk the
If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Laura or Luree at 250-352-1890
ChristinePearsonSalesAssociate
601 Baker Street, Nelson, BC250-505-8015
Each office individually owned and operatedRHC Realty
AIt is Latin for: “Let the Buyer Beware” And perhaps somewhere way back there in your memory from High School Consumer Ed.
Class, you may remember hearing this phrase. This phrase is incredibly powerful when applied to the rather large investment of Real Property. In order for a Buyer to receive compensation from the Seller for a Latent Defect; the Buyer must prove that the Seller intentionally concealed it; therefore proving Fraud.
A “Latent Defect” is a fault in the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale.There was such a case in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice back in 2010 (Matz v. Copley) where the Buyer claimed that the Seller had deliberately covered up a significant structural defect. There was moisture and mould discovered in the basement behind drywall.
There’s a little too much information about this case to write in this little column, however, the long and short of it was: The Seller was able to prove that the drywall existed when they had purchased the property, therefore there was no fraud. Even though the seller had replaced the drywall during the course of ownership in order to access some plumbing behind it that needed work. The judge felt they had a legitimate cause to remove and replace the drywall.It was ruled that: “ A vendor of Real Property does not have an obligation to inform the purchaser about Latent Defects, so long as there is no fraudulent step taken to conceal a defect that would otherwise be visible.
Citation: Matz v. Copley, Can Lll-2010 ONSC 5565 Can Lll Richard Hayles, BA, JD
Use all of your senses when looking at a property, pay attention to your nose. If you have suspicions about something, check it out. I would even recommend taking a video of the inspection.
QWhat is Caveat Emptor?
The Winlaw fire chief ’s disciplinary suspension has been revoked and firefight-ers who walked off the job in protest are back on duty.
After a meeting held with officials from the Regional District of Central Kootenay last Thursday night, the issue involving the suspension of
Chief Jon Wollenberg was resolved enough to satisfy the department that refused service earlier that week.
The three-month suspen-sion of the Winlaw chief came after Wollenberg re-fused to have his members provide traffic control dur-ing a large public meeting on the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill late last month. Regional chief Terry Swan cited “in-
subordination” for “willingly disobeying a direct order.”
The department balked at being told to carry out non-emergency duties. Following the suspension, his members showed solidarity by refusing to respond to fire calls.
In a statement issued by Wollenberg at that time, he said he understands the ne-cessity of having a chain of command due to the serious-
ness of firefighting. “However if no emer-
gency exist I do not believe the regional fire chief should demand actions from volun-teer firefighters,” he wrote. “I believe that demanding a volunteer fire department respond to a non-emergency goes against the principles of
Trouble at the Volunteer Department
Winlaw firefighters return to workNelson Star Staff
Story continues on Page 17
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 17
NewsContinued from Page 16what this group has volunteered to accomplish… � e members of the Winlaw Fire Department sup-port this opinion and believe I have done nothing wrong in refusing to respond to a non-emergency event.”
During the time when Winlaw � re department was o� the job, Passmore and Slocan Fire Depart-ments had con� rmed they’d re-spond to calls.
At the � ursday night meeting, it was decided to refer the issue to a committee of four RDCK � re chiefs who will report back to the chief administrative o� cer.
“� e RDCK values the work of our volunteer � re� ghters,” said Brian Carruthers, chief administra-tive o� cer.
“I am pleased that we were able to � nd a resolution to this issue and to have the � re� ghters in Win-law return to serving their com-munity.”
Area H director Walter Popo� said he is grateful the issue was handled promptly resulting in a swi� return of active duty to the department.
“� e volunteers and their � re chief are to be commended for their dedication and service to the community,” he said.
If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Laura or Luree at 250-352-1890
PROFESSIONALSAsk the
QHow do I access the $800 rebate for a gas furnace or boiler for my home?
ANelson Hydro customers need to register with the EcoSave Energy Retro� ts Program; FortisBC electric customers
can participate through the Kootenay Energy Diet. � e $800 rebate is only o� ered through these two programs for a limited time. � ese programs give you access to a home energy assessment at a reduced cost, free energy e� ciency products, access to low cost � nancing, and access to additional rebates up to $4000 for insulation and ventilation. � e energy assessment usually costs over $300, with the support of FortisBC and Nelson Hydro that cost is now only $60 for City of Nelson residents. � e RDCK has recently provided additional support for their residents, making that cost only $35 for Nelson Hydro and FortisBC customers, for the � rst 276 people to register. � ere are several bene� ts to having an energy assessment besides the rebates, call today.
Carmen ProctorEcoSave Program Coordinator
FortisBC Electric Customers:To register for the Kootenay Energy Diet, call 250-368-1918 or register online at fortisbc.com/energydiet
Nelson Hydro Customers:To register for EcoSave, contact Carmen Proctor 250-509-2021, [email protected], or visit nelson.ca/ecosave.
Kerry SimpSon
Financial Advisor
AActually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by becoming familiar with a few basic concepts, such as
these: Risk versus Reward - All investments carry some type of risk: Stocks and bonds can decline in value, while investments such as GICs can lose purchasing power over time. One important thing to keep in mind is that, generally, the greater the potential reward, the higher the risk. Setting goals - As an investor, you need to set goals for your investment portfolio, such as providing resources for retirement or helping pay for your children’s college education. Knowing your own investment personality - Everyone has different investment personalities — some people can accept more risk in the hopes of greater rewards, while others are not comfortable with risk at all. Investing is a long-term process - It generally takes decades of patience, perseverance and good decisions for investors to accumulate the substantial financial resources they’ll need for their long-tem goals. By keeping these concepts in mind as your begin your journey through the investment world, you’ll be better prepared for the twists and turns you’ll encounter along the way as you pursue your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund
QHow can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you’re comfortable in making well-informed choices?
420 Victoria St. Nelson, BC V1L 4K5
250-352-0330
18 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
TICKETS:
10ea$
Call: 250•354•2334 or visit www.klfh.org for a list of locations to buy your golf ball.
� e � rst ball that lands in, or closest to the hole, wins!
Your numbered golf ball and 999 more will be dropped from the Nelson Fire Department’s ladder truck at Granite Pointe Golf Course on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
Winners consent to the release of their names by the licensee.
Get a hole-in-one without swinging a club!This prize package includes airfare for 2 to Victoria courtesy of Pacifi c Coastal Airlines, 2 nights accommodations at the Long Lake Inn in Nanaimo, golf passes at Cottonwood and Morning Star Golf Courses, AND $1000 spending money!
Know your limit, play within it.Problem gambling helpline: 1-800-795-6111www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Chances are 1 in 1000 to win a grand prize. BC Gaming event licence #55109
19+ to play!
WIN a 2 night island getaway for 2!
A celebration of cyclingThe Nelson Cycling Club’s
annual Fat Tire Festival held in memory of local avid cy-clist Cam Alexander is fast approaching.
Held this Friday to Sun-day at various venues around Nelson, the festival celebrates a love of all things bicycle, and helps to raise money and awareness for the Nelson Cy-cling Club.
Friday night kicks off in Nelson at 5 p.m. at the park-ing lot on the corner of Baker and Hendryx with bike deco-rating, followed by the bike parade down Baker Street. Then stay for “BikeFest,” an evening of fun, free events including the show ‘n’ shine (bring your fanciest, old-est, or funkiest bike down), Kootenay Krawl (slowest one wins!) or the popular last wheelie standing com-petition.
If you are not comfortable joining in the racing, then Saturday is the day for you. In the morning they have a relaxed group ride featuring
the Smallwood Trail system. Or starting at 11 a.m., you can hop on a shuttle with Foot-steps Eco Adventures to Give-out FSR for the BlackJack DH Shuttle Ride — collect your cards to make 21 and win.
At 3 p.m., you can head up to Mountain Station for the poker ride. The day’s events wrap up at 5:30 p.m. at the Uptown SportsBar at the New Grand Hotel for the Roots, Rocks and Rhythm Party where you can remi-nisce about the days’ events
and collect prizes. They will be raffling off a signed Troy Lee Designs D3 Helmet at the party.
Sunday is the Nelson Cy-cling Club’s chance to show-case the new trail develop-ments that have been going on at Morning Mountain. There’s the new uptrack, featuring a low grade and easy switchbacks, and the extended, buffed-out down-hill course with a specta-tor friendly finish. The day features the adult and kids
cross-country and downhill events.
Come out to participate or just to spectate — it’ll be worth it. The Whitewater Fresh Tracks Express truck will be serving food all day.
Thanks to all the event’s sponsors, this should prove to be the best Fat Tire Festival yet. You won’t want to miss a moment of it.
Check out nelsonfattire.com for all the details and to learn how you can volunteer during the weekend.
Fat Tire Fest Set for Launch
Helps BC Earn Silver in Soccer in Sherbrooke
Tell us how your team is doing, email: [email protected]
Sports
Nelson Youth SoccerU12 GIRLS
TEAM GP W L T PSave On Foods 8 6 2 1 18Jackson’s Hole 7 5 2 1 15Mariners 8 4 4 1 12Investors Group 8 3 4 2 10Pacific Insight 7 3 4 1 9Rotary Nelson 8 1 6 0 4
U12 BOYSTEAM GP W L T PNelson Ford 7 6 1 0 18Mistiso’s Place Vacation 8 4 1 3 15Maglio’s 7 4 2 1 13A-3 Plumbing 7 2 3 2 8NDCU 7 2 5 0 6Whitewater 8 0 6 2 2
U14 GIRLSTEAM GP W L T PSensation Dress Shoppe 8 6 1 1 19CTI Accountants 8 6 2 0 18Abacus 8 2 5 1 7Nelson Star 8 1 7 0 3
U18 BOYSTEAM GP W L T PEZ Rock 7 4 3 0 12Pacific Insight 7 4 3 0 12Bridge Bandits 7 3 4 0 9Golder Associates 7 3 4 0 9
U18 GIRLSTEAM GP W L T PPacific Insight 7 5 0 2 17Natural Choice 7 5 0 2 17Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza 7 1 5 1 4Prestige 7 0 6 1 1
U14 BOYSTEAM GP W L T PMallard’s 8 6 1 1 19JY Contracting 8 6 2 0 18Kootenay Lake Electric 8 5 3 0 15Nelson Fire Fighters 8 3 4 1 10Tri-City Pump 8 2 6 0 6Re/Max RHC Realty 8 1 7 0 3
Nelson Youth Soccer house league play resumes in September
SPONSORED BY
SCOREBOARD
569 Ward St. Nelson, BC250-352-fish (3474)
restaurant
Nelson’s Mitch Popadynetz helped Team BC’s men’s soccer team to a silver medal at the Canada Summer Games on Saturday in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Coming into the men’s soccer tourna-ment seeded eighth, Team BC exceeded expectations by making it to Friday’s semi-final against Team Ontario.
Popadynetz was the hero for Team BC, scoring the only goal of the game
and pacing his side to the 1-0 lead and berth in the final.
In Saturday afternoon’s final, Team BC was matched against a strong Team Quebec that had the hometown crowd behind them. Though the west coast squad battled hard, Quebec proved too much capturing the gold with a 2-0 vic-tory.
Popadynetz, who plays midfield, led Team BC in scoring in the tournament with two markers.
The former Nelson Youth Soccer
standout will now head back to BC where he will prepare for training camp with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The 18-year-old commit-ted to UBC earlier this summer and is one of six rookies to be added by the defending national champions.
Popadynetz grew up in Nelson and attended Hume Elementary, Trafalgar Middle School and L.V. Rogers. The 5'10" midfielder left the community in Grade 10 to pursue soccer at a higher level in Maple Ridge.
Popadynetz shines at Summer Games
Nelson Star Staff
Nelson Star Staff
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 19
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
FOR RELEASE JUNE 12, 2013
ACROSS1 Bank offerings,
briefly4 Emmy winner
Edie9 Stockholm native
14 Pewter with 80%tin
15 First husband ofBathsheba
16 Hermit17 Ques. response18 “Father of the
Bride” co-star20 Star on the stand22 Mean23 It’s uncertain
when it’s gray24 Rite performed
by a mohel25 USSR
successor26 “Father Dowling
Mysteries” star30 Force31 Cardinal and
carmine32 “In that case,
scram!”34 “Father Knows
Best” star37 Belief in one god39 Put in stitches40 Disapproving
sound41 “Father Goose”
co-star46 Freud’s “The __
and the Id”47 Cattle unit49 Out of the wind50 Brouhaha52 One settling a
score55 “Father Murphy”
star57 Keats opus58 First name in
wieners59 Carried60 Legal thing61 Marks on a
manuscript62 Reaches great
heights63 LeShan who
wrote “It’s Betterto Be Over theHill Than UnderIt”
DOWN1 Use for
scratching
2 “GoodFellas”actor
3 One may beused to pickPowerballnumbers
4 Oft-blown circuitcomponent
5 Crafts partner6 Alibis, sometimes7 Cleveland NBAer8 Storywriter
known for twists9 Mattress
supports10 Tattered11 Like a Greek
siren12 Cold weather
wingmaintenance
13 Che, at birth19 “Who, me?”21 Arrest24 Father’s Day
“award”27 Globes28 Appear29 Pres. or CEO30 __ of iniquity32 British
Conservative’sancestor
33 Unable to reach averdict
34 Natural orrenewablesupply
35 Grafton’s “__ forOutlaw”
36 Pirate’s cry37 Insulated
container38 Like Mount
Everest41 Explorers John
and Sebastian42 Sought a seat
43 Dan Quayle’ssuccessor
44 Had to have45 Saintly Mother47 What hagglers
split48 Sea eagle51 Sheep’s sound52 Hammett hound53 Swerve54 Extremes56 Head of
Hastings?
Tuesday’s Puzzle SolvedBy Jack McInturff 6/12/13
(c)2013 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 6/12/13
1 2 3
6 7
� e Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! � e answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper.
Friday’s Puzzle Solved
August is already half-way through and the coming sports season
is getting closer each day. This is especially exciting for local swimmers now that the Nel-son and District Community Complex pool has reopened.
The Nelson Neptunes swim
club will be starting again in September, and registra-tion will be opening soon for swimmers ages six and up. With an emphasis on individual improvement and participation all swimmers are helped to develop their physical and technical abilities in the pool. Check the Nelson
Neptunes website for informa-tion nelsonneptunes.com.
There have been many exciting developments for the Kootenay Swim Club this summer and they are ready
Sports
Looking to Catch the Whitecaps’ Wave
Bob Hall photo
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC held their evaluations for the Whitecaps FC Kootenay Prospects Academy over the last two weekends at Nelson’s Lakeside soccer pitches. Boys and girls ages U10 to U18 had the opportunity to be evaluated for selection and invitation to the Kootenay Prospects program, which will include up to four boys and four girls training groups with 16 to 20 players per training group. The program was run by Whitecaps FC Okanagan regional head coach David Broadhurst.
Game On — Andrew Woodward
Preparing for the fall season
Story continues on Page 22
BC Hydro wishes to remind users of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, Kootenay River and Columbia River that sudden adjustments in water flows from hydroelectric facilities can occur without warning and cause strong surface and underwater currents in the vicinity of the intake structures and the downstream outlets. Swimming or boating in these areas can be dangerous. For your personal safety, please observe all warning signs and barriers, and stay well back from BC Hydro operating areas and structures.
For more information, please visit bchydro.com/besafe.
3982
FACILITIES AND RESERVOIRSSAFETY AROUND HYDROELECTRIC
Publication: Nelson Star (BCNG)Size: 5.8125 x 69 linesInsertion date: Aug 21
Publication: Castlegar News (BCNG)Size: 5.8125 x 69 linesInsertion date: Aug 22
A20 www.nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
In Loving Memory of our Mom:Irene Playdon
March 16, 1926 - August 21, 2012We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,Your loving smile, your gentle face,No one can fi ll your vacant place.
Your touch, your smile,Was always so tender,
Today, tomorrow,We will always remember.
We miss you in so many ways,We miss the things you used to say,And when old times we do recall,It’s then we miss you most of all.
Nothing can ever take awayTh e love a heart holds dear.
Fond memories linger every dayRemembrance keeps you near.Th ose we love we never lose,
For always they will be,Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.
Forever Loved: Sharon, Linda, Jean, Kip and family
Turik (Shkwarok), Helen Marguerita
April 4, 1927 – August 13, 2013
It is with great sadness we announce that Helen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Heron Grove. Helen’s smile, laughter and sense of humour will be missed by her family. Helen was born in Trail, B.C. and was predeceased by her 5 sisters. She will be lovingly missed by her husband Nicholas of 62 years, her sons Gary and Richard (Pamela) and granddaughter Stephanie. Sincere apprecia on to the sta at Heron Grove for their dedicated care. A hear elt than s to anda who became a special friend and caregiver for Helen. By request there will be no funeral services.
Over 92% of our grads are employed in their fi eld of study within 6 months of graduation.
Toll Free: 1-866-580-2772 www.stenbergcollege.com
Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour. You will receive training and certifi cation from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour.Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other fi nancing options available to qualifi ed applicants.
LEARN ONLINE Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Call us at 250-551-7971 or 250-825-4743
New to Town?
Have you had a new baby?Then let us know as we
have a special gift basketfor your new baby.Announcements
Coming Events
CottonwoodCommunity MarketSaturdays 9:30-3:00
May 18 to Oct 26Cottonwood Falls Park
Downtown NelsonLocal Market
Wed 10-4June 12 to Sept 25
400 Block Baker St.
MarketFest6:00 - 10:30
June 28 * July 26 * Aug 23200 & 300 Blocks Baker St.
Don’t miss our STORIES in the Kokanee Creek Park!
We also feature greatnaturalist programs, yoga,
drawing and Jerry’sRangers! Oso Negro In the
Park coffee, frozen and baked treats and movie
nights on Sundays. Join us! www.ecosociety.ca/kokan-
ee-creek-visitors-centrefor full schedule.
TUPPERWARE BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Saturday September 7, Sandman Inn 1944 Columbia Avenue, Cas-tlegar, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Great in-stock savings. Susan Wilson, Independent Tupper-ware Consultant (250) 226-7751, [email protected] or visit http://my.tupperware.ca/susanwilson.
InformationNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info:
250 352-6008; [email protected] or visit www.nelsonelderabusepre-
vention.org
The Digestion Doctor.Gastritis, Ulcers, Colitis, Crohn’s, Irritable Bowel,
Candida and FoodSensitivities. Michael Smith, Dr.TCM, FMC, has over 15 yrs experience resolving the most complicated digestive
problems call 352-0459
Education/Trade Schools
Announcements
Information
The Dance Umbrella,Nelson’s largest & longestestablished dance studio
which has been promoting the art of dance for over 17
yrs, is now acceptingregistration for our Sept
term. Specializing in classes for all ages in
Ballet/Point, Pre-Ballet/Creative, Jazz/Modern,
Hip-Hop, and Partnering. Please contact
[email protected] or 250 352-2071
Lost & FoundLOST: Canon camera in case left in car rec’d ride fromSalmo to Nelson (hitchhiking) from Shambhala call514-627-0879LOST: Cat by Crescent Beach (12 Mile) named Duncan,Siamese with white legs call 825-9551 RewardLOST: Glasses on Slocan Lake Between Sandy Point and Cove Creek. Thick, squar-ish frames, Aug 8th 226-7585LOST NELSON: iPhone on Morgan St @ the scene of an accident Tues Aug 13th please call 354-9088LOST: @ Nelson Medical Clinic, green Chirico, lime green hood, umbrella baby stroller 352-0970LOST: Single Key on aPURPLE Lanyard 354-4281
Travel
TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance Pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.
Employment
Business Opportunities
ALL CASH drink/snack vend-ing business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Castlegararea. Applicants should have LTL & P&D driving experi-ence and must be familiar w/the West Kootenay region.
We Offer AboveAverage Rates!
To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and cur-rent drivers abstract to Ashley at our Castlegar ter-minal:
1360 Forest RoadCastlgar, BC V1N 3Y5
For more info, please call,250-365-2515
Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.We thank all applicants for your interest!
HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.
We offer above average rates and an excellent
employee benefi ts package.To join our team of Profes-sional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to:
[email protected] or call Bev at 604-968-5488
or Fax: 604-587-9889Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.We thank everyone for ap-plying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
MEDICALTRANSCRIPTIONRATED #2 FOR AT
HOME JOBS • Huge Demand In Canada
• Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates
• Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate
1.800.466.1535
In Memoriam
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
SELFDESIGN High, a Class 1 Independent School, certifi ed by the B.C. Ministry of Educa-tion, is part of the SelfDesign Learning Community, a learn-ing program based upon choice, conversation, mutual respect, curiosity, discovery and enthusiasm. We are look-ing for B.C. Certifi ed high school teachers to join an ex-citing SelfDesign project in Rossland BC. We are offering our educational program to youth in Rossland in a blended format (a blend of some online and mostly face to face work) at the Seven Summits Learn-ing Centre in Rossland BC. If you are an inquiry based, creative and open-minded teacher who is passionate about their discipline, this is an exciting opportunity to work with us to offer high school workshop courses to youth from grades 8-12. Our online courses are fully developed and supported with personal-ized learning resources to de-liver fl exible programs that suit the needs of learners. This is part-time contract work. The size of the contract will be de-pendent upon enrollment in the program. To express your interest, email your resume to: [email protected]
In Memoriam
Education/Trade Schools
Information
Obituaries
Education/Trade Schools
Information
Obituaries
Education/Trade Schools
Your community. Your classifi eds.
250.352.1890
fax 250.352.1893 email classifi [email protected]
Classified Deadline 4pm Monday & Wednesday
How to place aClassified Ad
with
Call 250.352.1890Or Drop by our office at
514 Hall StreetNelson, BC
8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday
A healthy local economy depends on you
SHOP LOCALLY
We’re on the net at www.bcclassifi ed.com
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 www.nelsonstar.com A21
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON
JUNIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST
The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for a Casual Junior Systems Analyst to join our team of professionals in the Information Systems Department. This position will work on an intermittent basis, on-call and as required.
If you have three years recent related experience, and a Diploma Program in Computer Systems Technology please see the detailed posting on our website at: www.nelson.ca.
Resumes will be accepted until Thursday, August 29, 2013.
Human ResourcesCity of Nelson
101-310 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 5S4Fax: 250-352-2131 or email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Nelson is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Nelson Public Library
HELP WANTEDCommunity Access program Youth Intern
16 hrs/week @ $12/hr September 16 – March 28, 2014
The successful applicant will design and deliver internet and computer training sessions to the public, including sessions for children. Excellent customer service and knowledge of digital software systems and internet search engines is required. Position open to youth aged 15 – 30 years who meet stated criteria. Full job description and eligibility requirements at http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ Application Deadline August 28, 2013 4:30pm
Bookkeeper RequiredTouchstones Nelson seeks a PT bookkeeper 4hrs/week to perform bookkeeping duties for a non-profit organization. $32/hrResponsibilities coding, recording, posting and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates accounting records. Reconciles bank accounts.
For full job description go to: www.touchstonesnelson.ca/getinvolved/
employmentopportunities
Submit qualifications and two references to: Leah Best, Executive Director, Touchstones Nelson 502 Vernon Street Nelson BC V1L 4E7 or email: [email protected]
Application deadline: August 23, 2013
Th e City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro are currently seeking to fi ll the position of Operations Manager. Th is position reports to the General Manager, Nelson Hydro and plays a key role in the coordination of the operations crew activities and strategic direction of Nelson Hydro.
Further Information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson website at www.nelson.ca.
Resumes must be submitted no later than Monday, August 26, 2013 at noon, quoting posting #13EX29 to:
Human ResourcesCity of Nelson
101-310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4fax: 250-352-2131 email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants, in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
NELSON HYDRO
Health & Wellness Connection
HELP WANTEDWe are seeking an individual with
either a Cosmetic, Esthetic or Salon
background who is interested in a
career in Cosmetic Department
Sales/Management.
Please forward resume to:
Pharmasave, Attn: Tim
685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC
V1L 4J3
www.nelsonpharmasave.com
Help Wanted Help Wanted
A Multi-disciplinary Pain Clinic is opening in Nelson in the fall of 2013. This physician-led clinic will provide assessments and treatment of chronic pain patients using cutting edge technology. We are seeking a physiotherapist whose strengths lie in treating chronic pain patients in a team-based approach. IMS training is an asset.
At this point this is a part-time position which could complement your private practice. Compensation structure is negotiable. We have a great space available and front-line staff is already in place and trained. If you think this sounds like the perfect opening for you, please send us an email expressing your interest and we will call you to answer questions or discuss further. [email protected]
HELP WANTEDPhysiotherapist
Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
Community Support Worker required to work FT w/young woman w/disabilities in Nelson & immediate area 352-7803
Heavy Duty MechanicWanted
Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for
a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. Applicants should hold a valid TQ for
Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport,class three
driver’s licence and MotorVehicle Inspectors
Licence would be an asset. Resume can be faxed to
250 352-2172
LOGGING AND Construction jobs. We are looking for expe-rienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skid-der Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rig-ging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefi ts, good pay, good people. Please fax re-sume to 778-732-0227 or email [email protected]
MOTEL MANAGEMENT re-quired for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, ca-pable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email re-sume: [email protected]
Receptionist / AssistantRequired
Are you energetic & outgoing? Interested in being part of a
dynamic, fun team & making a difference in the healthcare of pets in our community? Selkirk Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Receptionist / Assistant to join our team immediately.
Benefi t package. Someweekend shifts required.
Please apply with cover letter to [email protected] or in person at 616 Railway St.,
Nelson.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
We invite applications from licensed service technicians
to work in our brand-new Kia dealership. We offer
the latest technology and equipment in our new shop, paid training and
excellent compensation. Please submit your cover
letter and resume to:
[email protected] 250-365-5376
Trades, TechnicalGUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message. For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.
Help Wanted
Employment
Trades, Technical
Chatter Creek Mountain Lodges
in Golden is currently hiring a:
Full time licensed HEAVY DUTY
MECHANIC
Equipment list - Snow-cats, excavators, dump
truck, generators, pick-up trucks and snowmobiles.Need to be willing to do
shop and field work.
Please send resume to [email protected]
Phone: 250-344-3507
Services
Financial ServicesDROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
Services
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.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and more. No cred-it refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Merchandise for Sale
Building SuppliesLOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 fl at 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732
Garage Sales
506 Foster PlaceMaternity Clothes, Infant & Toddler girls items, Sporting
Goods & more!
Saturday August 24th10:00am - 2:00pm
405 Hampton Gray Place
Furniture, Christmas decorations, kids toys, collectables & pretty much
anything else you can imagine
Saturday August 24th8:00am - 11:00pm
6543 HWY 3AESTATE SALE!!
Tools to Teacups, Antiques to RV’s
Fri Aug 23, Sat Aug 24 & Sun Aug 2510:00am - 5:00pm
Help Wanted
Merchandise for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL
44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!
Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!
Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders
JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB
www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for SaleAT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON,www.bigirondrilling.com
Double Chariot stroller in good condition. $200 352-0049
KILL BED Bugs and their eggs! Buy a Harris bed bug kit, complete room treatment solu-tion. Odorless, non-staining. Not in stores, available online: www.homedepot.com
MOBILITY ISSUESHELPERS. Full bath chair
w/back $80, tub handle $25, Safety grab bar w/suction cup x 2 $15 each, steelsafety grab bar $15. All
items gently used.Call 250 354-1969
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Prov-en for over 32 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.www.allcalm.com
STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Real Estate
For Sale By Owner1.25 acre View Lot at Six Mile on the North Shore of Nelson. Located at 3056 Keniris Road. Ready to Build. All offers con-sidered, private sale. Phone 250-509-0961.
ROBSON Home For Sale: $185,000 (5 min to Castlegar) 1 bdrm, 1100 sqft, Ready to move in. 250-304-2944
Starter Retirement Double Wide 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on lot. $159,000 250 357-2929
WATERFRONT HOME NEL-SON - 4 BR 3 bath 3200 sq ft, gorgeous city view. 114 ft of sandy beach. RV site incl. Easy upgr. cottage on just un-der acre of land. Go to proper-tyguys.com and type in id # 196175 for more pic’s
Help Wanted
Real Estate
Other Areas20 ACRES free! Own 60acres for 40 acre price/pay-ment. $0 Down, $198/mo. Money back guarantee, no credit checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com
Rentals
Rent To OwnSunningdale, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, must be employed. For more info call Ron 250-505-3453
Apt/Condo for RentFairview: 2 brd suite, clean bright, level entry, W/D, N/P, N/S $850/m + util 229-4661NELSON Uphill: 2bdrm apt at Granite Manor, 104 Morgan St 55+, NS/NP, avail Sept 1st $950/m heat/cable incl.250-352-2072
Cottages / CabinsBalfour: 2 bdrm furnished cabin. Avail Sept 1-May 30,2014. NS/NP. References required. $600/mo+ util403-308-6901
Homes for RentSmall 1 bdrm cabin in Nelson
w/beautiful lake view, recent reno, new kitchen, windows etc... great for non smoking, mature single or couple with
no pets. $850/mo heat, power & water included. Avail Oct 1st
Phone 250-551-3336Uphill Nelson duplex:
suitable for family 4 bdrm, 2 full bath 2 living rooms,
sundeck, 2 off street parking, N/S N/P newly ren’d refs & DD required $1500/m + util avai Oct 1st LM 505-5188
Want to RentNELSON: Honest, polite male, 30’s requires affordable accom within city limits. Activecommunity volunteer w/good ref. Chris @ 250 777-3093NELSON: Need to rent 3-4bdrm accommodationcall Curtis @ 778 962-0177Nelson: Quiet couple 30’s looking for 1-2 bdrm housing on/near bus route. Up to $850/m all included. Handy w/yard work & home repairs. Good refs avail. Call Crystal @250 352-9876Nelson: Seeking a room withW/D. Employed smoker can pay $400/m. Cable not neces-sary. 1 occupancy if possible, close to downtown core for Sept. [email protected]
Transportation
Auto FinancingYOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED
• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT• NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE
• 1ST TIME BUYER• BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE
YOU’RE APPROVED
Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul 1-888-204-5355
for Pre-Approvalwww.amford.com
• YOU
’RE
APPR
OVED
• YO
U’RE
APP
ROVE
D • Y
OU’R
E AP
PROV
ED • • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •
DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -
Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Sport Utility Vehicle2007 Honda CRV-EX-L 4WD 142,000 km, like new; safety, comfort, reliable, orig owner, maintenance records, snows on rims. $16,000 825-4241
22 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
SportsContinued from Page 19to launch this September. The swimmers are gearing up for another year which marks the fourth season of competition. Kootenay swim-mers attend meets every six weeks, which will have them travelling to venues across BC. The club is also pleased to announce a few new additions to its program lineup including: eight-week session programs aimed at young-sters interested in competitive swimming, free tryouts every Monday that include a one hour training session and an adult training program set to launch in 2014. They will be holding an AGM on August 27 at the NDCC. More information can be found at their revamped website: thekootenayswimclub.com.
Fall training for cross country running has begun. Athletes range in age from junior high to adult, and new members are always welcome. The club is working toward going to some major races including: BC High School Provincials, BC Club Provincials, and the National XC Championships. August practices are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Park, and Sundays 10 a.m. at Mountain Station parking lot. If you have questions email Alex at [email protected].
Registration for fall Glacier Gymnastic pro-grams begins September 9. Online registration begins at 8 a.m.; registration in person begin at 10 a.m. It is recommended to register online as you will have a better chance at securing a position in your program of choice. For more information about registration details and class schedules got to glaciergymnastics.com.
Getting ready for the winter season, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club is looking for two passionate coaches to work with the school outreach program that runs from late Decem-ber to March. The coaches’ working hours will be a minimum or 20 hours per week with other duties agreed upon by both the coach and the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. If interested in either positions or attaining additional information contact Louise Poole at 250-825-9202 or [email protected].
250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199
www.grandforksrealestate.ca
INVEST NOW!
$89,000
318 Copper Ave. S, Greenwood, BC
Three room, 878 sq.ft. building situated on Copper Avenue (Hwy 3) in the historical downtown section of Canada’s smallest city, Greenwood, BC. Consists of three rooms with office space, bathroom and kitchen facilities. Commercial 1 zoning provides for many options. The building has awesome visual exposure; is at street/sidewalk level providing for wheelchair accessibility. Lot size is 25’ x 100’, also with alley access. Room for expansion if one wishes. Impressive, triple net revenue is already in place. This is an investment with an attractive return!
MLS# 2391154
Call Barry Poppenheim250-442-2711 • Cell: 250-449-8276
WEST ARM PLAZACorner of Front & Hall
Free parking for Plaza customersWEST ARM PLAZA
Free parking for Plaza customers☞
Laser’sPERMANENT TOUCH
Book your appointment today!250.354.3909
WE WELCOME STYLIST MELANIE NITZ TO THE SALON
COME DOWN AND VISIT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES LOCATED AT WEST ARM PLAZA!
Nelson 636 Front Street
250.354.1999
Try our new Gluten free, dairy free,
soy free and casein free
cheese!
WE BUILD UNIQUE PIZZAS FOR NELSON!
Available on a crust of your choice...White, Whole Wheat, Spelt and Gluten free!!!
630 Front St. 250-352-5423
winekitznelson.com
Whatever your service or business, the Nelson Star has you covered
Pick your size and we will showcase your business.
Prices start as low as $10/week
Call 250.352.1890 today!
Nelson Star Wednesday, August 21, 2013 nelsonstar.com 23
ArtsTH
E H
OT
BLO
CK
Dan’s work can be seen at
Our Glass Studio & Gallery during ArtWalk, on now
until August 31
Rhoneil’s work can be seen at
Our Glass Studio & Gallery during ArtWalk, on now
until August 31
Dan MontagueAfter originally growing up in Zimbabwe
and moving to Canada in 2002, Dan Montague has been living in Nelson for two years and is glad to call it home for the time being. His diverse surroundings have lent themselves to his practice which takes infl uences from the variety of African and indigenous art forms he experienced growing up and seeing while travelling to other parts of the world. Each infl uence lends itself to a design oriented mix of bold colours, strong linear defi nition and intricate symmetry in his art.
With his work, Dan tries to create a visual representation of the intrinsic emotions we experience, and the power those thoughts and feeling have over us. He tries not to portray these emotions in a literal sense but rather to hint at them so that the viewer can interpret it in a way that resonates with them most on their own instinctual level.
Rhoneil EurchukRhoneil successfully spends her
allotted daydreaming time in a distant and enchanting stratosphere. She works in a variety of mediums - music, illustration, woodburning, video, photo, soundscape, mixed media, painting — you name it, she makes stuff with it. Her gift lies in being able to communicate her stories of another texture, another wind pattern, by making you feel like you are there with her. Rhoneil will leave you with the intrigue of another perspective, which is all anyone should ever fi nd themselves wanting from a piece of art.
Rhoneil’s ArtWalk show is made up of found/sacred objects that she has collected over the years and enhanced using a variety of techniques. They are near and dear to her heart and they speak for themselves. Enjoy! BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE
YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM
www.maglio.ca | 29 Government Rd, Nelson | (250) 352-6661
Add a Little Drama with
Glass Mosaic TilesHOT DEAL
A spectacular combination of cracked glass in both matte and polished � nishes. Great for kitchen or bath, this versatile collection lends
both traditional and contemporary design.Available in Nougat and Sorbet, 12x12x
sheets mesh mounted.1”x1” TilesSold in Full Box Quantities
$107.67/carton 11sfWorks out to $9.97/SFa
5852 Sunset Drive, TaghumList price: $559,000 4 BR walkout bungalow, 3 1/2 bath, 3300 SQ FT, completely finished, hardwood floors, large kitchen with dining nook and walk-in pantry, formal dining RM, denfireplace, main floor laundry and underground sprinklers. Home in excellent condition. To view call 403-650-5495.
nelson civic theatre society
Notice of Annual General MeetingSunday, September 22, 2013 at 1pm
Nelson Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon Street
To be included in the AGM, applications to sit on the Board of Directors, new memberships, and Notices of Motion must be received by 5pm September 1st.
AGM will be followed by a free movie for attendees.
Be a voice for your theatre! Come to the Annual General Meeting.
For information and board applications:
visit www.civictheatre.ca/AGM call 250 352 5833 email [email protected]
Be a voice for your theatre! 505 Richards St, Nelson2 Bedroom with Legal Suite,
$334,900Retired or just starting, this solid house has a history of continuous income from the rental suite. The house and yard are well maintained with a 2 year old roof, new clothes dryer and water heater. All electric heat plus efficient gas heater in the main living room for added comfort on cool winter days. The compact lot and single paved parking require low maintenance. HOUSE IS RENTED UP AND DOWN. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS – PLEASE ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE OR PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT 250-352-7025
OPEN HOUSESATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUG 24 & 25 NOON TO 4 PM
24 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Nelson Star
www.va l ha l l apa th rea l t y. com
www.va l ha l l apa th rea l t y. comWAYNE
GERMAINE250-354-2814
NORM ZAYTSOFF
LEV ZAYTSOFF
ROBERTGOERTZ
KRISTINA LITTLE
250-509-2550 [email protected]
STEVEN SKOLKA
North Shore homeSitting on 1.38 acres and just 14 km north of Nelson, this home is in superb condition. A wonderful opportunity for those looking for a quality home that has land yet is close to town. Two adjacent properties also available that would bring the total property size close to 3 acres.
Call Robert
$449,9003946 maliNa rd
19 acres with 600’ +/- waterfront in
Blewett! Only 15 minutes to Nelson this
property features a modern studio home.
Lots of Year round sun on this private
waterfront sanctuary!
Call Robert
$699,900orgaNic couNtry liviNg
Privately positioned home on a prime 4.24 acre parcel in Shoreacres. Overlooks green pasture and the Kootenay River. An attractive home inside and out. Modern, spacious interior with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Property is fully fenced and currently operates as a market garden selling organic
berries. Organic living at its best.
Call Robert
$499,900 909 verNoN Street
Situated on a gorgeous tree lined street in Nelson, this classic Victorian home is located in a popular residential area that is adjacent to the downtown core. From this ideal location you are just a short walk to the theatres, shopping, restaurants and nightlife that the Queen City is known for.
Call Robert
$309,900 3725 cemetery rd
Wide open spaces with water and great sun on approximately 2 useable acres in Krestova. Two-bed, two-bath 1994 mobile home has an addition that creates a nice entry/office space and adds to the functionality of the floor plan. Established garden area and lots of room to expand on this gently sloped property. MLS # 2218683
Call Robert
$219,9006035 WoodWard rd. WiNlaW, Bc
Close to a variety of outdoor recreation
opportunities, this energy efficient home sits
on a private and flat 2-acre property. The
home utilizes all of its space through the use
of built-ins and a well designed floor plan
Call Robert
$249,900
moderN greeN coNStructioN Built in 2009, close to shopping and Lakeside Park with glacier views from the over-sized triple-glazed windows on all three levels, this home will appeal to retirees, young professionals and families. 4 bdrms with laundry on the same level, 3 full baths, hardwood and cork flooring, granite counter tops, custom timber staircase and metal railings
Call Steven
$434,900terrific value
Lovely modern, 3-level home centrally located for walking to downtown. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths including a master suite. Kitchen with maple cabinets and eating area. Spacious living room with tall ceilings and several windows. Large basement family room. Nice yard with rock walls, shrubs, fenced area, deck, patio and storage shed.
Call Wayne
$329,900iNcrediBle farm ProPerty
Some of the most beautiful farmland, just before Proctor. 3 separate titles. 18 acres with a 3-bedroom farmhouse and 2-bay shop, wood working shop, pole shed and old barn, 5.5 acres with a one-bedroom house, 10 acres of land. The hay-producing land is mostly level and cleared. Domestic and irrigation water license.
Call Wayne
$959,000 Private riverfroNt
This is a very unique riverfront property with approx. 2160’ of riverfront and 3.4 acres in total. The setting is very private and beautiful. The land is level with a wonderful place to swim and great sun exposure. A truly magical setting for all seasons. Perfect for a
new home or recreation
Call Wayne
$239,900valley farm
There is so much value here in this farm property. A 1960’s 3,285 sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 3-bath home. 30’ x 80’ shop with separate service, barn, chicken coops, fencing and water lines including 2 electric water bins. Fronting on the rail trail with easy access to the river. 2 water licenses. It’s all here at an affordable price.
Call Wayne
$339,900relax iN Balfour
This is a 1980 Moduline with an addition
that includes a pantry, master bedroom
with an en suite and a double garage. All
sided in wood with a metal roof and has
been beautifully maintained. 3 bedrooms
and two baths in total.
Call Wayne
$229,900
great home With large ShoPTastefully remodeled 4-bdrm home with 2 baths, lovely kitchen and covered deck. Oversized attached carport. Wonderful fenced yard with fruit trees, lawn and gardens, large garden shed; great for kids and pets. Incredible 28’ x 36’ 2-bay shop and loft with separate entrance, potential studio space, separate electrical service and road access.
Call Wayne
$264,900log home iN the city
This character log house has loads of
charm inside and out. Wonderfully cool in
the summer and warm in the winter, this
energy efficient home has been stylishly
renovated and refreshed in every room of
the house. Don’t delay, see this today!
Call Lev or Norm
$387,500BleWett hoBBy farm
9.3 acres of heritage farmland at your doorstep. Tons of sun, two sources of water, great soil and a substantial barn with power and water are just a few perks this property offers. Overlooking all this is a 7-year-old home with jaw-dropping views and a floor plan to fit any family’s needs. Minutes from town. Call today.
Call Lev or Norm
$525,000great home, great value
Located 15 mins from Nelson this 4-bed, 2-bath home is sure to meet your criteria. Features include: hot tub, paved driveway, underground sprinkler system, spacious room sizes, double attached garage and a spacious half-acre lot to enjoy. This will
not disappoint, call today.
Call Lev or Norm
$379,900
couNtry liviNg miNuteS from toWNThis 4-bed, 3-bath home sits on just over
5 acres and is sure to leave an impression.
The home offers hardwood floors, two fire
places, workshop and a large concrete deck
overlooking the river. Aprox 2 acres cleared
and landscaped with lots of room to build a
substantial shop. Book you showing today.
Call Lev or Norm
$359,900old WeSt meetS old maN river2 bdrm full basement log home on 7 spectacular acres along the Slocan River in Vallican. Established pastureland, several authentic log buildings. Abundant water supply and unbelievable potential to create value. 35 min to Nelson or Castlegar. Situated on a quiet secondary road. Price has been reduced by an
additional $20,000 to only $249,900
Call Norm or Lev
$249,900mouNtaiN high hideaWay
3-bdrm, 2-bath chalet perfectly situated on 4 1/2 acres just 2 km from Winlaw. Open plan with many natural wood features and unique window schedule. New cedar deck overlooking the creek and a one-of-a-kind bridge leading to a 24-foot, light-filled yurt, ideal for studio/work space/guests. Nothing else like it.
Call Norm or Lev
$319,900Where time StaNdS Still
4-5 bdrm, 3-bath home with shop and wood sauna on 13 ½ unrivaled acres in Bonnington. There is a view from every window and absolute privacy is guaranteed. There are developed trails, a deep healthy forest and a remarkable year round pond with an amazing ecosystem. This is a healthy inspiring property bursting with potential.
Call Norm or Lev
$467,000Balfour lot oPPortuNitieS
5 Lots ranging in size from ½ ac to 1.3
acres. All serviced with water and power.
No zoning restrictions. Level and ready for
development. Bring your business ideas or
purchase for future potential.
Call Norm or Lev
$79,900 - $139,000 your horSe NeedS a home
A complete equestrian set up in the southern
Slocan Valley on 6 ½ prime acres with stylish
3-4 bdrm, 2-bath home, giant log barn, riding
arena and more. Adjoins the Slocan Valley Rail
Trail where you can to ride for miles. Walk to
shops and services and daily bus service in
Slocan Park. Just steps from the beach.
Call Norm or Lev
$539,900
try SomethiNg NeWNewly built side by side duplex in Nelson’s new up and coming neighborhood. Features include 9ft high celings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen, high-end appliances, spacious master bedroom w/ walk-in closet and ensuite bath and more. Unmatched value in today’s market.
Do not delay see them today!
Call Lev or Norm
$289,900 - $299,900Procter at itS BeSt
Nestled on 4 separately titled lots all generous in size with heritage fruit trees, gardens and loads of sun, this 3-bed, 1-bath home has a great flow, generous room sizes and a real Kootenay feel. A wrap around deck encompasses the house taking in the stunning views of the lake and offering endless enjoyment on summer nights.
Call Lev or Norm
$229,900
SOLD
