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Blaze deemed suspicious The first crew saw smoke coming from the basement and main floor area, Capt. Rick Maida said in a news release. After ensuring the building was evacuated, the first crew located the fire, which was quickly extinguished, preventing the flames from spreading to the rest of the building. Before that, two people in the building had tried unsuccessfully to put the fire out with extinguishers. There were no injuries. The fire department says the blaze appears to have started in the basement, appears suspicious, and is under investigation.

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The Nelson fire and police departments are investigating a “suspicious” fire that caused about $25,000 damage to a heritage building over the weekend. At 1:30 a.m. Saturday, the fire department responded to a call at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences at 303 Vernon Street. Both on duty members responded immediately and 13 additional members responded from home, bringing two engines, a ladder truck, tender truck, utility vehicle and one personal vehicle.

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“There was no mechanical reason, nor any other reason why a fire would have occurred in the location where it originated,” chief Simon Grypma said Monday. However, he said no link has been established to other recent suspicious fires, including a porch fire on Pine Street on August 1, a tree fire on Ward Street on August 30, and a bus stop bulletin board on September 20. The fire at the academy is under “active investigation” by both police and firefighters, Grypma said, although the police department has taken the lead. Continued on Page 4

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Nelson’s mayor will be paid $2,000 more per year and councillors another $1,000 each starting in 2015, in line with a citizens’ committee’s recommendations. The group was asked to take a second look at the issue after receiving some additional information about the amount similar-sized cities pay their elected officials. Currently Nelson’s mayor makes about $35,500 annually and councillors about $15,300 each. Combined with other perks, the total cost of remuneration is about $146,000 per year. When the committee originally met in June, it concluded the present stipends were adequate, although it suggested a change to a technology and clothing allowance that presently pays the mayor about $2,200 per year and councillors about $1,100 each. They wanted that reduced to $1,500 in the first year plus an iPad. Their overall proposal would have reduced the pay total to $140,000 per year. City staff, however, recommended an increase to $44,200 for the mayor and $17,000 for councillors based on the median figure of the comparison group, which included Esquimalt, Dawson Creek, Port Alberni, and five other places in BC, where mayors’ wages range from $37,500 to $65,000 and councillors are paid $15,000 to $28,000 each. They agreed with the committee’s recommendation on the technology allowance. That would have brought the total annual cost to about $148,000. Both staff and the committee recommended future pay increases be tied to the average of the BC consumer price index and two per cent, rather than just the CPI. The committee met again September 26 to review the new information relative to other comparable cities, and according to their minutes discussed the differences between the municipalities including Continued on Page 2

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Nelson city council has supported one request for funding from the city’s affordable housing fund and referred another request to a committee. Council agreed Monday to give up to $15,000 to the Nelson CARES Room to Live program, which is refurbishing Ward Street Place, enough to fix up one apartment and provide for ongoing maintenance. The century-old building had 34 single room occupancy units and three one-bedroom apartments, whose operations are funded solely through rental income. Nelson CARES has already raised $2.2 million to complete health and safety improvements and move the Stepping Stones emergency shelter from the building to a new site, but is still seeking a little under $700,000 to upgrade each room and common living spaces, install energy efficient windows and doors, and fund a long-term maintenance reserve. Based on a request received in June, city staff suggested a $16,000 contribution from the affordable housing fund to help redevelop two permanent housing units. However, councillor Donna Macdonald explained Nelson CARES originally estimated the cost of redeveloping each unit at $8,000, but is now including ongoing main-

Klee Hunter of Nelson CARES is seen in front of Ward Street Place in 2012. Sam Van Schie photo tenance, nearly doubling the total. She also noted CARES has secured funding from the Regional District of Central Kootenay, with $5,500 in hand and another $50,000 expected. Meanwhile, a request from Pastor Jim Reimer of Kootenay Christian Fellowship for $5,000 from the same fund towards a feasibility study of developing a campground for homeless people was referred to the Nelson Housing Committee, a group with representation from the city, landlords and property managers, as well as the Social Planning Action Network. Their next meeting is scheduled for October 28. Two regional district directors have al-

ready committed $2,000 each towards the study, which Reimer proposed in the wake of the dismantling of a homeless camp this summer west of the city. He said a campground could be a “safe haven” for the homeless, and give them a place to eat, sleep, bathe, and meet with service providers. The affordable housing fund, created in 2006, accepts contributions from development applicants who are seeking amendments to the zoning bylaw or official community plan that would result in additional residential or commercial density. As of the end of last year, about $60,000 sat in the fund, and this year $10,230 has been used to match a Columbia Basin Trust grant to update a 2010 affordable housing study. One other potential draw on the funds relates to $22,500 provided by Golden Life Management, the developer of Lake View Village seniors facility. In 2010, council passed a resolution saying the money would be refunded if an agreement was reached indicating affordable housing units would be kept in perpetuity. However, that deal has never been completed, so the funds haven’t been returned. That left about $27,000 in the fund to support other projects, which will be reduced to $12,000 once the contribution to the Ward Street Place project is deducted.

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Continued from Page 1 location, population, number of employees, revenues, expenditures, and overall budgets, as well as the current economic climate and responsibilities of mayor and council. They concluded the position of councillor is equivalent to about one-third of a full time position and the mayor twothirds of full-time. They also noted the mayor receives an additional $2,400 for chairing the police board, and that council’s regional district representative (who in the past term was also the mayor) receives additional compensation.

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After reviewing the new information, the committee felt the changes it initially recommended were reasonable, with one exception: they hadn’t intended to reduce the overall remuneration package by cutting the technology allowance to a first-year payment only. So the committee’s revised recommendation is that the new salary be the equivalent of the current one plus the amount of the present technology allowance — which comes to $37,500 for the mayor and $16,300 for councillors — plus another $1,500 in the first year and the iPad.

They also suggested a change to a provision covering loss of wages while traveling on city business to include self-employed people. All other benefits covering per diems, health and dental benefits and insurance would remain unchanged. Council, which twice delayed a decision, unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendations Monday night. “I think we’ve ended up in a good place,” said longtime councillor Donna Macdonald. “Having been around when we got paid really small peanuts, I think our remuneration at present is quite fair.”

Councillor Robin Cherbo supported the new wage scale but said he thought the mayor was underpaid compared to other communities, and wondered if the Union of Municipalities could develop a formula for municipal compensation. “I’m not sure how it would work, but we need a formula so everybody is paid equitably. Right now it’s all over the map.” The changes take effect January 1, after a new council is elected and sworn in, and will result in increased costs of about $9,900 next year, followed by a $350 annual reduction in subsequent years.

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Nelson hockey great Howie Hornby has died at 79. Hornby was a high-scoring centre for the Maple Leafs of the Western International Hockey League between 1958 and 1969, and captured the Howard Anderson Memorial Trophy as most valuable and sportsmanlike player in 1962. He also helped the Trail Smoke Eaters win the Allan Cup that year and joined them at the World Championship in Sweden. He came to Nelson in 1958 and quickly established himself as one of the team’s most consistent performers, making up what he lacked in size with speed and quickness. In a 2007 interview, he recalled that upon his arrival a teammate asked what he was getting paid. “I said ‘$400 a month but I don’t think I can live on it because I have some kids and I’m going to have to get another job.’ I started selling cars at Chrysler, so between the two, it worked out. But the next year, I played on a line with Fritz Kohele and he said ‘Howie, how much are you getting paid?’ I said ‘Nothing. I am now a hometown boy.’” True to his word, Hornby remained in Nelson the rest of his life. He led the team in scoring in 1961 and again in 1962, when he had 25 goals and 36 assists in 35 games and received the WIHL’s top individual honour. He was then tapped by Trail coach Bobby Kromm to join the Smoke Eaters, who were allowed to beef up their roster before hosting the Montreal Olympics for the Allan Cup. They won in five games, giving them a berth at the World Championships in Sweden the following year — the last time an Allan Cup champ represented Canada. Hornby joined the team, which only lost once in seven games, but finished fourth. Hornby returned to Nelson, where he enjoyed his most productive season in 1963-64 with 77 points. He was also part of the Maple Leafs’ 1965 run to the Allan Cup final, which they lost to Sherbrooke. He recalled Civic Centre crowds that made the fire

ABOVE: The late Howie Hornby is seen in 1962, the season he led the Nelson Maple Leafs in scoring, was named the league’s most valuable player, and helped the Trail Smoke Eaters win the Allan Cup. (Courtesy Touchstones Nelson) RIGHT: Hornby’s last business venture was renting electric scooters. (Bob Hall photo)

marshal shudder. “When we were going for the Allan Cup, there would be people in sleeping bags waiting for tickets to go on sale. Then when you’d go in the rink, you’d see guys going up the girders. We would have as many as 3,500 in there. It was unbelievable.” Hornby also joined Kimberley for their brief Allan Cup run the following year. Although never a rough player, Hornby was involved in an infamous fight with Spokane’s

Buddy Bodman on November 19, 1964. Hornby needed 18 stitches to close a head wound after being hit with a broken stick. Both were given game misconducts, and Bodman was suspended for 23 games, while Hornby was banished for six. Hornby retired from senior hockey in 1966 to coach Nelson’s entry in the West Kootenay Junior Hockey League (the forerunner to today’s KIJHL), but came back for a final on-ice campaign in 1968-69.

He finished his WIHL career with 181 goals and 244 assists in the regular season and another 32 goals and 35 assists in the playoffs. He was named the BC Amateur Hockey Association’s outstanding player of 1969. Howard Ronald Hornby was born to Ruby and Kenneth Hornby in Asquith, Sask. on October 7, 1934. His love for hockey began as a young boy on a backyard rink. He played for minor and junior teams in Saskatoon and then Humboldt, Sask., where he was part of the city’s Memorial Cup run of 1955. They made it as far the semi-finals before bowing out to Regina. The following season Hornby came west to turn pro, but after a couple of games with Victoria of the Western league, he was sent to Kamloops of the Okanagan senior league. He also played three professional games with New Westminster and 29 games with Johnstown of the Eastern league before returning to the senior game. He didn’t lament his lack of big league success. “To play in the NHL is great, but I don’t think it gives the player much contact with people,” he said. “We were like a big family. I was glad I had the opportunity to go to the top in amateur hockey. That to me was pretty precious.” Early in his career, Hornby worked at Sterling Home Furniture, which he later bought. When his parents retired to Nelson, his father helped at the store. Hornby went on to spend 30 years as a realtor and in his last business venture, rented electric scooters. He also coached minor hockey and owned and operated the Whitewater ski school. Hornby passed away peacefully in Nelson last Wednesday, a few days short of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his daughters Karen and Brenda, sons Mark and David, brother Lyle, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held October 16 at 3 p.m. at Nelson United Church, to be followed by a celebration of life at the Hume Room. The family invites the community to join them.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON CALL FOR JURY MEMBERS 2014 (NEW) SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS The City of Nelson is seeking Jury members to adjudicate the City’s inaugural Sustainability Leadership Awards. These new awards will annually recognize and reward community-based leadership in the implementation of Council’s sustainability initiatives and the City of Nelson’s strategic plans; particularly the City’s Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy. Five jury members are sought, representing five community sectors: Social | Environmental | Economic | Cultural | Recreation/Sport The jury will be appointed by Council on October 20, 2014 and will hold deliberations from November 3 through to 14, 2014. To apply to play your part on this Jury, please complete the application form which can be obtained from the Administration Department, Second Floor City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson or from the City’s website. Submit forms in person or via email to SustainabilityLeadershipAwards@nelson.ca The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Wednesday, October 15. Sustainability Leadership Award winners will be announced at Council’s Annual Reception on December 8, 2014. City of Nelson, 101 - 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 5S4 Fax: (250) 352-2131 • Email: SustainabilityLeadershipAwards@nelson.ca

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The objective of this project is to retain the “Man In Motion” sculpture, created by well-known local sculptor Denis Kleine, in Nelson. Now is an opportunity for you to invest in your community by supporting public art. To cover the cost of the original 36” sculpture, located at the Nelson & District Community Complex entrance, 12” bronze models, on a granite base, are for sale. The sale will be limited to 10 replicas at a cost of $3,000 each. The replica can be viewed at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street. For further information, please contact Bill McDonnell (250) 825-4264.

Nelson graphic artist Brian Shields is the seventh new candidate for Nelson city council. The 61-year-old would like to see taxation halted, safety in the community addressed and new sustainability methods explored if he successfully wins a seat in the upcoming municipal election. “I felt a need to serve the people of Nelson,” said Shields, who has also worked in New Westminster, Central Saanich and Coquitlam. He served for one year as Nelson’s manager of operations in 2009. “I’m excited to serve the public in a new way. I have the enthusiasm, the honesty and a strong work ethic. I’m a consensus builder and I value all points of view.” Shields lives with his wife, mother-in-law and his small dog. He spends a lot of time gardening and working on his art, as well as overseeing his fire safety business. “Working in municipal government prepared me well for most aspects of city council duty. I have experience in the fields of environment, engineering and risk management. I want to protect our great city. Nelson needs leadership and I am a leader,” he said. Shields joins incumbent council members Robin Cherbo and Bob Adams, as well as new candidates Valerie Warmington, Anna Purcell, Jason Peil, Charles Jeanes, Michael Dailly and John Paolozzi. Meanwhile, councillor Deb Kozak, Mayor John Dooley and retired cop Pat Severyn are in a three-way race for mayor. Shields believes that current taxes are putting a strain on residents’ incomes. He said a core review should be conducted to ensure that services are being provided properly and efficiently. He believes the city has some room for belt-tightening. “In some cases, I would question their decision-making process. Like making Hall Street a walking promenade when it’s about the same elevation as Mount Everest. I don’t think that was a wise call. I would say we’re going to have to take another look at it.” Shields believes the Stores to Shores project money could be better spent elsewhere. “Any time you take on a job

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of that size you tend to relocate other energies from the city. The amount of money that will take to pave that roadway will come out of the paving budget, so other roads that need to be maintained or upgraded might not get done.” He said he would support development that is pursued in a “slow, phased manner” and a “sustainable way.” But it will also have to take into account his views on climate change, which are extensive. Shields plans to share a detailed paper on climate change at the first all candidate’s meeting that will outline his views. He said it’s crucial that council protects its natural assets, including the Five Mile Creek watershed, which is the primary source of water in the area. “Nelson is in a unique geographical situation. Water above us and water below us. Water is the blood of the earth, and it needs to be protected. Not only do we drink it, it also generates energy and sanitary services. It supports agriculture.”

Shields said the water could be used to help grow crops. “As the bread baskets of North America dry up and we can’t get foods, we’re going to have to start growing more food locally.” Shields believes Nelson could partner with the regional district and surrounding communities to create a more sustainable community. Shields doesn’t agree with the dog ban downtown, and would like to see it overturned. He said he’s on board with the decriminalization of marijuana, but believes there still needs to be controls in place. “Nobody should go to jail for smoking a joint or growing a plant. If you look at all the people in jail and all the money it costs our community, I think we can focus on better things,” he said. Shields said he appreciates the small-town feel of the community, and appreciates that “kids can still play in their front yard and feel secure, just like when I was growing up. I don’t even lock my car.” The election is November 15.

Classes cancelled after fire

Continued from Page 1 Deputy chief Paul Burkart said “nothing was found at the site that would give us concerns for the general public’s safety.” Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences administrator Jennifer Gawne said classes were cancelled Monday morning as they cleaned walls and furniture. However, the clinic spaces were not affected. The clinic and dispensary opened to the public in the afternoon at their usual hours. Classes resumed Tuesday on their regular schedule.

The stone building was formerly the warehouse of the McDonald Jam Factory, built in 1920. It received Nelson’s first Heritage Building of the Year award in 1980. The academy, a traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture school, has occupied it since 1996. Grypma said the fire was a “difficult” way to start Fire Prevention Week. The fire department is asking you to ensure your smoke alarm is operating and that you have a home fire safety plan. It was the department’s 906th call this year.

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The couple accused of robbing several local financial institutions will likely have a preliminary hearing early in 2015. Andrew Stevenson, 34, appeared in Nelson provincial court today by videolink from jail, once again using crutches that he threw off in an escape attempt on September 15. Stevenson fled as a deputy sheriff led him into the courthouse, but was quickly captured a few blocks away. A new count of escaping custody has been laid against him, bringing the number of charges he faces to 22. Stevenson consented to remaining in custody until October 28 when a date will be fixed for a preliminary hearing, which Crown counsellor Sunday Patola said would likely take three days and occur sometime between January and March. Stevenson’s co-accused Krista Kalmikoff, 26, who has been released on bail, returns to court the same day. Her lawyer has indicated she intends to plead not guilty and elect trial by judge and jury. Stevenson is accused of holding up the Kootenay Currency Exchange in Nelson, in which a shot was fired, as well as the Nelson and District Credit Union, Kootenay Savings in Castlegar, and Johnny’s Grocery in Robson in March and April, plus two break-ins at Castlegar pharmacies. He faces charges including robbery, possession of a restricted weapon, pointing a firearm, and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Kalmikoff is accused in the Nelson rob-

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Editorial

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Nelson Star

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

Letter of the Day

Most important election Is it the same people all the time?

Finally! After almost two months of guessing, predicting and analyzing, the deadline for candidates in the 2014 BC municipal election is almost here. On Friday, at 4 p.m. prospective candidates will no longer be allowed to file their nomination papers. That means at 4:01 p.m., voters in all areas of BC will finally know who is running and for what political position. Following that are five weeks of crazy fun, also known as the election campaign. That means all-candidates meetings, photo-ops and plenty of promises. While federal and provincial elections seem to get all the glory, local elections actually have the most impact on the common person’s life. Think about it. Federal foreign policy may be interesting and provincial budget balancing is also important, but it doesn’t normally impact you as much as changes to your property taxes or alterations to your garbage pick up.

The people you elect on November 15 have a direct effect on your daily lives. They have the power to raise your property taxes, to decide whether to pave a road or allow you to build an extension to your home. Voters get to choose who will make important decisions about their children’s education and to decide who will be their voice in the community. It’s a big responsibility and an obligation to take it seriously. Community newspapers also have a huge role in civic elections. While the Vancouver-based media outlets may cover some of the outlying areas — Surrey, Richmond or even Langley — you aren’t going to read about candidates in Nelson, Nakusp, Castlegar, Trail or Rossland anywhere else except your local paper. This is when local journalism puts its best foot forwards and brings the important local issues to local residents. It’s our job to keep you informed. It’s your job to vote.

Just so that I know I’m not too far off base here, 300 people gather in Nelson to march against climate change because American actor Leonardo DiCaprio thinks it’s important (oh and Sting, too!). However, a rally to raise well-founded concerns about the methodical gutting of public education in British Columbia by an unapologetic government is worthy of just 300 too? Was it the same 300? Either Hollywood has a bigger influence (good or bad) on us than we like to believe or perhaps we don’t just recognize the connection between the need for a well-funded public education system and the need to address the climate crisis might be parts of the same problem? Or perhaps public education isn’t as big a priority for folks in Nelson as I had hoped? But, then again, I might just be overanalyzing this. Sigh. Jeff Yasinchuk Nelson

Last month’s climate march attracted about 300 people. Will Johnson photo

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ith a few days to go in the civic election nomination period, here is the lay of the land, based on media reports and official filings recorded at election2014.civicinfo.bc.ca as of Tuesday morning. In addition to a three-way race for Nelson mayor between incumbent John Dooley, incumbent councillor Deb Kozak, and retired police sergeant Pat Severyn, there are at least nine candidates for the six city council seats, up modestly from eight in 2011, and seven in 2008. But it’s a far cry from the 15 who ran in 2005 or the 19 in 2002. The incumbents are Bob Adams and Robin Cherbo. The others are Michael Dailly, Charles Jeanes, John Paolozzi, Jason Peil, Anna Purcell, Brian Shields, and Valerie Warmington. Among them, only Jeanes has run before. In Salmo, Dennis McLean is running for mayor and Kenneth Ander-

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son and Reginald Mullaly for council. In Kaslo, incumbent mayor Greg Lay is running for re-election and Louise De Pape is running for council. I have also spoken to another man who intends to run for mayor but has not yet made it public. In New Denver, only mayor Ann Bunka has so far submitted

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H (Slocan Valley), Andy Davidoff in Area I (Rural Castlegar), and Paul Peterson in Area K (Arrow Lakes). Aimee Watson is running in Area D (Rural Kaslo) to replace Andy Shadrack, who is retiring. Although board chair and Area B (Rural Creston) director John Kettle has been coy about his future, he is almost certainly not running again based on the fact his alternate, Tanya Wall, is seeking to replace him. In the Kootenay Lake school district, six candidates have so far filed or announced their candidacy: Bob Abrahams, Curtis Bendig and incumbent Bill Maslechko for Nelson/Bealby Point; Reanne Gow for the East Shore and North Shore; Sharon Nazaroff for Slocan Valley/ Bonnington; Cody Beebe for Rural Creston; and former trustee Verna Mayers-McKenzie for Creston. We’ll bring you a complete list of candidates in West Kootenay/ Boundary at nelsonstar.com soon

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nomination papers. In Slocan, six nomination packages have gone out but none have yet been returned.In Silverton, incumbents Jason Clarke, Leah Main, and Arlene Yofonoff are all seeking re-election. In the Regional District of Central Kootenay, all but three incumbent rural directors are running again. So far there are four races: Rick Marken takes on incumbent Ramona Faust in Area E (Rural Nelson); Kevin LePape and Tom Newell are running in Area F (Rural Nelson) to fill the seat being vacated by the retiring Ron Mickel; Rick Smith will run against incumbent Gord Zaitsoff in Area J (Lower Arrow-Columbia) and longtime director Hans Cunningham faces Werner Kraus in Area G (Rural Salmo). Cunningham defeated Kraus in 2011. Also running for re-election: Garry Jackman in Area A (East Shore), Larry Binks in Area C (Rural Creston), Walter Popoff in Area

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after nominations close Friday at 4 p.m. Voting day is November 15. SPILLOVER EFFECT : It will be fascinating to see whether a Slocan Valley woman’s private prosecution of a Calgary company over last year’s jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek goes anywhere. Marilyn Burgoon certainly appears to have a prima facie case: fuel entered the creek. Fish died. That much is indisputable. However, I expect Executive Flight Centre will use several arguments to deny culpability, including that its driver was given the wrong directions, the staging area wasn’t clearly marked, and that the logging road the truck turned onto wasn’t adequately maintained. Although the BC Conservation Service investigated, it closed the case without forwarding a report to Crown counsel. No explanation has been given for that decision.

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Letters

Main focus is wrong Being one of the first members of the Co-op I remember when having an actual store was just an idea. We met in whatever space was available, basements, community halls, etc. It’s been a long road to where we are now. But where are we now? Our present store is bursting at the seams so it was great to hear that we had finally obtained the perfect location for a new store. That was two years ago now.

At the recent AGM Co-op meeting there was plenty of confusing information the the massive amount of money being spent on promoting the future Commons. The only mention of a new store was to say that we won’t be getting one until the mid summer of 2016. I fail to understand what the building of expensive condos has to do with what the Co-op is supposed to stand for, to provide healthy food for members and the

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people of Nelson. It’s sad to see our over-crowded Co-op become a mere second thought greatly overshadowed by the Commons project. The much needed store could have been built by now. I hope I’m wrong but it feels to me that the main focus here is wrong.

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Take action on global warming Re: September 24 article in the Nelson Star entitled Disrupting global warming. The article was quite clear that more and more people are becoming concerned and looking for ways to take action on global warming. We write today to add to that article by highlighting the work the City of Nelson has taken to address global warming in our own backyard. Specifically, in regards to reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption where city‐led programs have produced demonstrable results. In 2007, council moved forward to become one of the first signatories to the BC Climate Action Charter. The City then went on to develop the Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan that focuses on emissions within city operations. The corporate plan was followed by the Low-Carbon Path to 2040 Plan which addresses community wide GHG emissions. Two major components of the community plan was the implementation of a district energy system that would use a renewable energy source and a home energy retrofits program. The district energy system is in the feasibility stage of development, while the EcoSave retrofits program was launched in 2012. The first phase of the GHG Reduction Plan set an emissions reduction target of 25 per cent by 2015. To date, a 20 per cent reduction has been achieved with an annual energy cost savings of over $80,000. With these results, the city is well on track to reaching their 2015 target reduction target. The EcoSave program achieved a greenhouse gas reduction through homeowners making energy efficient

upgrades, this equates to taking 1,430 cars off of the road. This has also saved the participants over $73,000 in energy costs annually. Over 430 homeowners registered with the program to access energy assessments, rebates and on-bill financing. The program continues to assist homeowners with energy efficiency and is exploring a renewable energy option by way of a community solar garden. If you wish to register with EcoSave or be added to an interest list for the community solar garden, contact program coordinator, Carmen Proctor. The city took action. It was a commitment from a wide range of individuals, council, management, and staff to make it happen. As a result, the city has been recognized as a leader within Canada on meaningful climate change action and many of the city residents enjoy this status as well. How can people find out more about what has been done and what they can do to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of purchasing energy? Attend the Green Home and Energy show at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on October 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Along with many other energy related professionals, the program managers for the EcoSave and Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction programs will be in attendance and will be pleased to share with you what they know about improving energy efficiency, reducing GHG emissions, and reducing energy bills. Fiona Galbraith, GHG Reduction Plan Manager, Nelson

Paddling program works perfectly The sun was setting as I paddled onto the shore of Kootenay Lake in a lovely kayak, owned by the Nelson and District Community Complex. It cost $7 for a two hour paddle. It was a heavenly beautiful ride. Pulling in next to me was a family of five, all on their paddleboards, owned by the same Community Complex. I had passed them on the water and the kids were laughing and having a blast. And also pulling in was an older couple in a canoe - also owned by the NDCC. They were all smiles. Living next to our beautiful lake I had, for years and years, looked longingly at the people I saw out on the water. I wanted to paddle board, I wanted to kayak, I wanted to canoe. But I didn’t have any of those things. And in fact most people and most families don’t either. And I know that many people have also looked out on the water longingly, wanting to be out there, and wanting to get their kids out

there as well. This year our Recreation Commission, through the , Community Complex, introduced a paddling program, for the first time giving access to everyone to be out on the water. It is very affordable. Punch passes are available for an even better deal and there are family rates for an even better deal. Aside from being fabulous exercise, paddling is relaxing, calming, and gets you up close and personal with all kinds of waterfowl and fish. The play of light and cloud on the water, and the challenge of wind and waves adds just enough excitement for those who are up for a little adrenalin rush. It’s good for your body, good for your immune system, good for your emotional well being, and good for your soul. Getting people out on the water helps to build healthy communities. I only had one week off this summer, but being able to get out

on the lake for a few hours before or after work made the summer feel like a long holiday. In speaking with Alan, the wonderfully helpful young man who dispensed the watercraft as well as words of paddling wisdom, he said the program was so well utilized that they were getting more boats and expanding the program. Good for them. Earlier this summer I had been in another BC community on a big lake. There was no program from their community centre and it was $20 for one hour to get out on the water. Fine for tourists, but not for many of the citizens who live there. I want to express my appreciation for this program and to all those responsible for its success. It’s benefits will ripple through our community for years. Sometimes I really do love paying taxes. Judy Banfield Nelson

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Oct 10th - NEIGHBOUR Oct 11th - HARVEST PARTY 2014 - MINNESOTA (Santa Cruz,CA) + MEIKIMI (Vancouver,BC) + EVADE BEATZ w/ Custom Visuals + Laser show Oct 14th & 15th - Maceo Parker Oct 16th - Zion I w/ Aileron & VS. Oct 17th - Sloan Oct 18th - Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer early show w/ Miss Quincy Oct 18th - Cass Rhapsody - Late show Oct 23rd - Immune2Cobras & friends -Immune2Cancer Fundraiser Oct 24th - Chrissy Murderbot w/ Stupid Beach, Ghostwhip, Yan Zombie Oct 25th - Electro Swing Club’s Dirty Gramophones Oct 30th - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Oct 31st - Vinyl Richie Hallowe’en Spooktacular w/ Cass Rhapsody Nov 4th - The Smalls - Reunion Tour - Sold out! Nov 8th - Pumpkin Nov 10th - Buck 65 w/ guests Nov 15th - Aphrodite - Presented by Bassbizniz Nov 17th -Tokyo Police Club, Said The Whale & The Pack A.D. Nov 20th - Elephant Man w/ Mama Sa & Selectah Meszenjah Nov 21st - The Crooked Brothers w/ James Lamb Nov 22nd - JPOD - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 12th - Stickybuds w/ guests Dec 19th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Dec 27th - Tribute to Chicago

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Community Events Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus 50th birthday barbecue. Join the college on Wednesday, October 8 at the Silver King Campus (2001 Silver King Road, Nelson) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they mark five decades of quality trades training, career programs and community education. All alumni, former staff and community supporters are invited with current students, faculty and staff. Lunch, cake and refreshments will be served. Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxilary bake and wool sale on October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop. Stock up on baking just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend and wool for all your winter knitting projects. Tickets for a Thanksgiving turkey as well as a cake donated by Vienna Cafe will be for sale. Kalso’s Langham Cultural Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala weekend on October 10 to 12. The celebration and reunion will take place with an open house and welcome, a gala showcase, a youth concert, a street fall fest, and an Old Time Dance at The Legion, along with an open mic farewell. For more details, call 250-353-2661 or visit thelangham.ca. Home sweet homeless? The Nelson Committee on Homelessness presents Bracing for the Baby Boomers on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Branch 51 at 717 Vernon St. as part of Homelessness Action Week. Three guest panelists will explore the issues of seniors supports, inadequate income and housing needs – what’s available to help, what isn’t, and how our community can prepare for the tsunami of baby boomers retiring. Info: 352-6011 x19 or ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or Facebook. Homelessness Action Week celebration, Friday, October 17, 7 to 9 p.m. at Expressions Café, 554 Ward St. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Come for an evening of entertainment of refreshments, door prizes and fun quizzes! Singer Bessie Wapp,

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com a special guest actor, Mary Audia and Ann Macdonald, Jenny Robinson, and Mr. Aadvark will entertain. Sponsored by Expressions Café and the Nelson Committee on Homelessness. Info: 352-6011 x19 or ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or Facebook.

The Nelson Choral Society practices every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road. All are welcome, no audition required. For further information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGS The Nelson Chapter, Council of Canadians will have their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs) All welcome. Info: 250-3529871.

The Nelson Curling Centre is holding a family fun day and open house on Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your chance to try curling. Bring the whole family to try out a fun, affordable, social winter sport. Admission is free and open to all ages. Instructors will be on the ice to teach the basics. Bring clean indoor shoes and a warm sweater or jacket. Kids 10 and under should have a helmet. Everything else is provided.

Preschool Storytime at Nelson Public Library for three to five year olds every Wednesday until October 29. Family Storytime Saturdays, until November 1. Both programs begin at 10:15 a.m. Register online at nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-3526333.

La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. The next meeting is on October 20. Meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica Street. More information: 250-352-3583.

Community yoga at the Youth Centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and women at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19+. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com.

Workshops Ellison’s Market Saturday community workshops are starting up for the winter. October 11 is “Whole food as medicine” from 10 to 11a.m. at the market cafe. Join Cedar de Bryun, graduate of the Institute of Integrative Medicine in New York as she talks about how whole foods can help to heal your body. She has been using medicinal herbs and whole foods therapeutically for over 27 years. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-3523181.

Jubilee Manor Auxiliary Fall Tea Thursday, October 23 at Jubilee Manor Bake Table Tea served from 2 to 3 p.m. Come join us and bring a friend. The West Kootenay Family Historians Society meets on Monday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the Castlegar Library. The program for the meeting will focus on ways to learn more about United Empire Loyalist ancestors who came to Canada after the American Revolution. For further information, contactwkfhs@shaw.ca. Weekly meetings Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot. Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members.

Free flow Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments to complement the rhythm. A small fee to cover hall rental will be collected.

The Nelson Knitting Co-op have an ongoing knitting group every week on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 drop-in). Community Threads every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. A fibre craft themed project hosted by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve.com. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar.

Announcements Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 250-352-6008 for information regarding the home help program, volunteer income tax service, and low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms. Is your child between four and six years old or starting Kindergarten? Book an appointment for immunizations at the Nelson Health Unit 250-5057200. This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly free). Submissions will be run at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to reporter3@nelsonstar.com.

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Entertainment listings

On October 29, The Civic Theatre will present Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time. With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the largest concert ever stage in a stadium behind the Iron Curtain. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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Visual arts The Langham Gallery in Kaslo is having its 40th anniversary gala weekend and reunion on October 11 and 12. The space will be open with tea, coffee and baked goods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free youth concert will be performed at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free or by donation.

MUSIC Blues artist Morgan Davis will play Silverton Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30. Admission at the door is $12.

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The Royal on Baker will have live dinner music nightly Monday to Saturday, featuring local singer songwriters and piano players with no cover charge. Kevin Philip is playing this Thursday with a local college band to follow. Michael Fredrick will entertain us Fridays with open mic to follow. Check who else is playing on their web site Royalgrillnelson.com. Legendary horn player Maceo Parker will play two performances at Spiritbar on October 14 and 15. On the first night, Rafferty Funksmith will be the opening act. DJ Rabs will set the groove (and celebrate his birthday) before Parker takes the stage. Doors at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan are coming to Nelson is support of their newest album Commonwealth on Friday, October 17 at Spiritbar. The band will perform two sets that will include a mix of new tunes and older classics. Doors open at 9 p.m. and Sloan will hit the stage at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at Hume Hotel or online at ticketweb. ca (search “Hume Hotel”). West Coast hip hop group Zion will play Spiritbar on Thursday, October 16. The Bay Area group mixes spiritualism and hip hop. Special guests Aileron and Vs. will open the show. Tickets are $20 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Vancouver-based blues duo The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer play Spiritbar on Saturday, October 18 with Nelson expat Miss Quincy & The Showdown. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

The Capitol Theatre presents Georges Bizet’s Carmen, performed at the Royal Opera House, as part of the Civic Theatre Live Performance on Screen on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello’s vivid production of Bizet’s opera. Don José is a young soldier in the army in Seville. He intends to marry Micaëla, a girl from his home village, but when he meets the sensual and high-spirited Carmen, his head is soon turned. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363. Award-winning blues artist Morgan Davis to play Silverton Memorial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 11. John Reischman & the Jaybirds will play the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 17 at 8p.m. This top-flying band of five outstanding musicians delivers a truly fresh blend of original songs, instrumentals, old-time heritage and bluegrass. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

San Francisco psychedelic rock band New Riders of the Purple Sage play Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, November 21. Tickets are available now at the Capitol Theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, and by phone at 250-352 6363. Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus (460 Ward Street).

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents the internationally celebrated soprano Noemi Kiss with pianist Csinszka Redai in concert at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults and $14 for students. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach program can access tickets for free.

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Juno-nominated band The Bills will play at the Capitol on Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. This extraordinary quintet is renowned amongst fans of all ages for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements and exuberant live performances. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

A collaboration between the Civic and Capitol Theatres, Carmen is a pre-recorded live performance from the Royal Opera House. Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello’s production of Bizet’s opera. Playing at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre tonight. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca. On October 9 the Civic Theatre will show Frank, a 95-minute comedy starring Michael Fassbender as an enigmatic character who wears a large cartoon head at all times. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

literary arts Judith Plant, the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers will share her story at the Civic Theatre on October 8 at 7 p.m. New Society Publishers is a BC small business success story that publishes books on community building, environment, natural building and more. Otter Books will manage an NSP book sale. Tickets are $10 and can be found at deconstructingdinner.com Kootenay author Angie Abdou will host a literary discussion at Oxygen Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9. Abdou recently released a new novel titled Between. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, visit oxygenartcentre.org.

On October 16, 2014 in honor of International Credit Union Day & WORLD FOOD DAY, Nelson & District Credit Union invites its members and the community to our local branch. Please stop by for your chance to celebrate your local banking alternative & LOCAL FOOD AGENCIES with Credit Union members. in support of

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Jeff and Lisel Forst star in Cop Shop / Grow Op, an encore performance of the award-winning play on October 25 at 8 p.m. The comedy follows a pot grower who falls in love with policeman who lives next door. Based on a true story that happened in Prince George. Tickets are $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

In recognition of WORLD FOOD DAY, Nelson & District Credit Union will be hosting a food drive at all branches. PLEASE STOP BY WITH A FOOD OR CASH DONATION.

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Reach a Reader keeps growing Reach a Reader has been an evolving process that started with an idea in Nelson. That idea spread and this year donations will not only be accepted on the streets, but online as well. Starting today and leading into the first week of November, people, local business and other supporters can go online and donate to the Reach a Reader campaign through CHIMP. CHIMP is an online donations forum that was created to help manage charitable donations on behalf of organizations, families, or individuals. Margaret Sutherland, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy’s communications manager, met with a representative of CHIMP last week and they loved the Reach a Reader program. CHIMP has organized for every dollar donated online to be matched dollar for dollar by the Bienfaisance Foundation.

Program organizers were thrilled by the partnership. Tax receipts are available the moment a donation is made. This is a new aspect to the Reach a Reader program, but every community has been set up with their own page so people can donate to the community of their choice. Visit the Reach a Reader main donation page at chimp.net/campaigns/reach-a-reader for more information or to make a donation. You can find your community on the right-hand side of the web page. You can also watch for Reach a Reader supporters who will be in Nelson today, offering copies of the Nelson Star for a donation to the program. Literacy is something everyone needs and should support.

Nominate an individual, service group, organization or business... anyone who has made a commitment to literacy and learning!

Deadline for nominations is October 8, 2014 For more information contact Joan at 250-352-3218 or jexley@cbal.org

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Front row(kneeling) left to right: Scott Benedict, Tom Hillary, Alex Kinakin. Middle Row Left to right: Dave Halliday, Krista Nenn, Chief Gord Ihlen, Lance Hall, Denise Lemoyne Demartigny. Back Row Left to right: Peter Kabel, Nathan Mikkelson, Ben Carson, Grant Harding, Bill Hillary, Derek Murphy, Mark Van Giessel. Missing from photo: Darren Metcalfe, Clair Berland, Callum Brown, Jody Knight, Rob Babic, Ed Grant

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First (bottom) row from left: Glenn Pyper, Clayton Roy (Chief), Travis Rutherglen, Craig Sapriken, Daniel Piderman (Assistant Chief), Raymond Nitz, Mike Crowder, Rob Crowder, Tyler Niminiken (Captain), Chris Carlson. Second row from left: Ryan Durand (Deputy Chief), Pete Grumme, Amy Grumme, Tyler Chernenkoff, Geoff Gaudet (Lieutenant), Rob Postnikoff, Dan Zayac (Lieutenant). Missing from photo: Adam Lebel, Kristen Pyper, Adrian Hill.

Left to right: Fred Schneider (chief), Stu Pedersen, Selina Drake, Ginny Ritchie, Chuck Johnson (training Officer), Ken Flasaker (lieutenant), Chris Lehnert (safety Officer), Dave Jennings, Jay Marshall (Deputy Chief), Adam Prisicak (captain). Missing from photo: Cory Howard (captain), Chris Richards, Jim Robinson, Barry Lipscombe, Colin Hargreaves, Lindsey Partridge

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Nelson RCMP want the public’s help identifying two suspects who broke into Gold Island Forest Products in South Slocan around 8 p.m. on September 28. The pair made off with an undisclosed number of tools from the mill. Police have released black and white surveillance camera stills and ask you to contact them at 250-352-2156 if you recognize the men or call Crime Stoppers.

Police are looking for the public’s help to try and identify these two suspects who may have broken into Gold Island Forest Products in South Slocan.

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Man arrested in hit-and-run spree A 23-year-old man is facing several charges after a spree of hit-and-runs in Fairview. In all, five parked vehicles and two road signs were damaged, although no one was hurt. Nelson police got the call just before midnight September 26. They responded and located the vehicle and its driver at the corner of Front and Cedar streets. The vehicle had stopped because of the damage sustained in the collisions. Otherwise, Sgt. Paul Bayes said in a media release, the driver would have left the area. Once in custody, the driver was found to be drunk and driving with an expired foreign license. The man faces charges of drunk driving, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, driving

without a license, and driving without consideration for others. Fifteen roadside bans Nelson police say 15 people in Nelson were served with 90-day roadside prohibitions between July 1 and September 1 this year, about twice the number from the same time last year. “It appears the message is not getting through to drivers in the area,” Bayes said. “The good news is that changes to BC’s laws against driving while impaired have reduced fatal crashes as well as ambulance calls and hospital admissions resulting from motor vehicle crashes, according to a recent study.”

Castlegar airport identified as problematic drain on economic progress

Chambers meet to discuss Kootenay improvements Will Johnson Nelson Star

Chambers of Commerce from across East and West Kootenay met recently to discuss some of the issues facing the area and had preliminary discussions about how to address ongoing concerns. One of the most pressing issues identified was the West Kootenay Regional Airport, which many have dubbed “Cancelgar” due to its unreliability. “There are some issues clearly with that airport and we try to take that as an advocacy position on a regular basis,” said Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce. “One thing we wanted to ask was are other airports having the same concerns we have?” Thomson said that currently pilots aren’t allowed to land if the ground isn’t visible from 3,000 feet, a regulation have left overintroduced for food by Transport

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Canada. Recently the US lowered their visual ceiling to 2,200 feet, a move they’d like to replicate her. “Right now if the pilot can’t see the ground, they circle around and if it doesn’t open up they fly back to Vancouver. Castlegar’s currently asked for an exemption, but if it isn’t granted we should connect with other communities, partner with other chambers that utiTom Thomson lize our airport, and see if we can develop a provincial policy and take it to the BC Chamber AGM.” He said the discussions were only preliminary, and it may be some time before the change is made. But once it does, the benefits will

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be immediate. “They’ll have increased reliability and ridership. Currently some people drive to Cranbrook or Kelowna to ensure their flight is going to be successful, and that can be challenging in the middle of winter. From our perspective of Nelson and Castlegar, this is a primary concern.” The chambers also identified the provincial nominee program for foreign workers as worthy of further discussion. Legislation has been introduced that means foreigners can purchase businesses and take them over, but the chamber has some concerns about how that process is currently going. “We did a business retention and expansion study a number of years ago, and at that time 55 per cent were of business owners were planning to exit their business in the next 5 to 10 years. We’ve got an aging demographic. Years ago Grandpa would own the business, then hand

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it down to his daughter, and she’d hand it to her son. But the changing work climate and new technology have come in, some businesses are more or less viable than others, and that trend is starting to disappear.” He said the Nelson Chamber of Commerce believes embracing the program is a good way to stimulate the economy and get new residents and businesses into the area. However, the lengthy application process has caused a number of problems. He knows two businesses in Nelson have already inquired into the possibility of using the provincial nominee program. Unfortunately, the process can be quite lengthy. “They have to explore a business opportunity, find a business opportunity, develop your business case and develop all your paperwork then submit your application. You also have to have an agreement on the sale,” he said. The 8 to 10 months it takes for the

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Criteria not met for charges

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The Ministry of Environment says evidence obtained in the investigation into a fuel spill in Lemon Creek last year did not satisfy the necessary criteria to recommend charges under the Fisheries Act. The ministry provided a prepared statement to the Star in response to Slocan Valley resident Marilyn Burgoon’s private prosecution, which names both Executive Flight Centre, the Calgary company whose tanker spilled, and the provincial government. The ministry said the conservation officer service conducted a “detailed investigation” into the spill, but “After careful consideration of all of the facts and circumstances which lead to the incident, no report to Crown counsel was forwarded and the investigation was closed.” The section of the act that Burgoon cites in pursuing her case reads “no person shall deposit or permit the deposit of a deleterious substance of any type in water frequented by fish.” She says the spill was a “clear violation.” The ministry said these types of investigations are multi-jurisdictional due to the nature of the incident and the applicable legislation. In this case, the conservation officer service, an independent body that forwards recommendations for charges directly to provincial Crown counsel, was the lead. “This was a complex investigation, in-

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The Ministry of Environment says that the evidence obtained after the Lemon Creek spill does not meet the criteria to recommend charges. File photo volving several different parties, and is being provided to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada,” the ministry said. Burgoon said she is proceeding with a private prosecution because the government has opted not to act, but hopes officials change their minds and take over the case. An initial court date has been set for October 16 in Nelson. Burgoon’s lawyer Lilina Lysenko said she and a lawyer from the Public Prosecution Service will provide the court with an estimate of how many witnesses they expect to call at the hearing and how long it might take. The matter will

then be adjourned to sometime probably in early November for the actual hearing. The July 26, 2013 incident saw 33,000 litres of jet fuel intended for helicopters battling a wildfire on Perry Ridge spilled into Lemon Creek, and in turn into the Slocan and Kootenay rivers. A report by clean-up consultant SNC Lavalin said 261 dead fish were collected. The statue of limitations for laying a charge under the Environmental Management Act is three years from the date of the incident, and under the Fisheries Act, five years.

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Publishing pioneer Judith Plant will host a slideshow presentation at the Nelson Civic Theatre on October 9, alongside a sale of New Society Publishers’ (NSP) books. “Our culture is pretty well-practiced at hosting and celebrating authors, but it’s not often we celebrate the publisher who makes the author’s ideas available to all of us,” said coordinator Jon Steinman, who recently wrapped up the Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival. Plant will talk about NSP’s 30 year history as a “solutions-oriented publisher focused on providing people with the tools needed for a world of change.” The authors NSP has published include Joanna Macy, Starhawk, John Taylor Gatto, Richard Heinberg, Michael Ruppert, Steve Solomon, David Holmgren, John Ikerd and many others. The topics covered

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Steinman came up with the idea to invite Plant to Nelson earlier this year. “When I was on Gabriola and had the chance to meet Judith Plant, I realized just how geographically isolated NSP is from the communities and people their work has touched globally,” he said. “I decided then that NSP was its own story worth celebrating and where better to do that than in the Nelson area where I would anticipate exists the high per capita presence of NSP books in Canada.” For instance, the cohousing project currently under construction at Six-Mile has been using a 2011 NSP book called Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities as their go-to manual. They’ve even employed the authors, Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant as architects and consultants. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online deconstructingdinner.com.

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All aboard the food train Free rides were offered on Nelson’s historical Streetcar #23 as part of the Fill the Birney car food drive by the Nelson Electric Trainway Society. In turn the Society collected an abundance of groceries and dry goods for those in need. “Over $2,000 was raised and yes….every seat on the Birney Car 400 was filled with food, “ said society volunteer Chris Holland. All donations were given to The Salvation Army, Our Daily Bread, The Food Cupboard, and The Food Pantry.

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Gala dinner planned

There is a new opportunity in Nelson for people to enjoy the fine food produced by the resort and hotel management and culinary program at Selkirk College. On Saturday, October 25 Our Daily Bread will be hosting the Eat Local, Support Local Gala Dinner. Ticket prices for the gala is $80 per

person of which a $40 tax receipt is available. Selkirk College culinary students will be creating an amazing meal made from entirely local products. Those who attend will also have the chance to hear special guest speaker Corky Evans share about the importance of eating local.

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During the evening there will be an opportunity to participate in a “Toonie Auction”, win prizes, and to bid for the right to have dinner with prominent people. All proceeds from the evening will go to keeping Our Daily Bread in operation. For information or tickets, call 1-888-761-3301.

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A North Shore black bear takes to the trees after being chased from a home. Joanne Siderius photo

Keep bears out of your garbage

WildSafeBC has been out tagging garbage in the Nelson area with yellow stickers. The group tagged seven garbage containers while out at 9 p.m. the night before garbage collection, near Fort Shepherd a few weeks ago. While seven cans may not seem like a lot, it is enough garbage to teach a bear to return to the community for more food. Nelson’s wildlife attractant bylaw prohibits garbage being placed out on the curb before 7 a.m. the morning of garbage collection. While many people may be aware that garbage attracts bears to communities, some may not be aware that garbage also attracts skunks, raccoons, coyotes, rats, dogs, and other animals to your home. Garbage is one of the main attractants for bears, not just in Nelson but in the communities of RDCK Areas E and F as well. Please help keep wildlife wild and communities safe by doing the following: • Keep your garbage in a location inaccessible to bears. • If you do not have secure garbage storage, you can freeze the smelly food items until collection day or take the garbage directly to the landfill. • A bear-resistant bin will reduce your chances of conflict. Please report any sightings or conflicts with wildlife to the Conservation Officer Service hotline at 1-877-952-7277. You can learn more about identifying and managing wildlife attractants by contacting Joanne Siderius at nelson@wildsafebc.com, visiting the Facebook page at WildSafeBC Nelson, or by visiting wildsafebc. com. WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges the BC Ministry of the Environment, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, and the British Columbia Conservation Foundation for their financial support. It also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

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__ Jimmy Howard (DET)

__ Ryan Miller (BUF)

__ Miikka Kiprusoff (CGY)

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__ Stamkos, S (TB) : 1.08

__ Kessel, P (TOR) : 0.98

Forwards (pick 1) __ Sedin, H (VAN) : 0.71

Forwards (pick 1) __ Couture, L (SJ) : 0.83: 0.84 __ Bozak, T (TOR) __ Duchene, M (COL) : 0.99 : 0.82 __ Datsyuk, P (DET) __ Johansen, R (CBJ) 0.77 __ Filppula, V (TB) :: 0.77 __ MacKinnon, N (MIN) (COL): :0.83 0.77 __ Koivu, M __ Nyquist, G (DET) __ Krejci, D (BOS): :0.84 0.86

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Forwards (pick 1) __ Sedin, H (VAN) : 0.71: 0.87 __ Kunitz, C (PIT) Pick one (1) player from each of the 24 boxes provided below. __ Spezza, J (DAL) 0.88: 0.85 __ Spezza, J (DAL) : 0.88 __ Duchene, M (COL) : 0.99 __ Marleau, P :(SJ) EA: (CAR) 0.77 : 0.84 Scoring Forwards A:Johansen, 1.00 | Defencemen -__ G:Staal, 1.00 1.00 __ Staal, E |(CAR) : 0.77 - G: 1.00 __ R (CBJ) : 0.77 __ Parise, Z :(MIN) P (STL) : 0.85 __ Stastny, P (STL) : 0.85 __ MacKinnon, N (COL) : 0.77__ Stastny, __ Steen, A (STL) : 0.91 Showing points per game for choices using stats from season: 2013/14 Regular __ Zetterberg, H (DET) : __ Zetterberg, H (DET) : 1.07 __ Nyquist, G (DET) : 0.84 __ Vanek, T (MIN) 1.07 : 0.87

Forwards 1) Forwards (pick (pick 1) __ M (LA) : 0.73 __Gaborik, Crosby, S (PIT)

__ Hossa, M (CHI) : 0.83 __Iginla, Getzlaf, (ANA) __ J (COL)R : 0.78 __ J (NJ) : C 0.82 __Jagr, Giroux, (PHI) __ Sedin, D (VAN) : 0.64

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__ Tavares, J (NYI) : 1.12

__ St. Louis, M (NYR) : 0.85

Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) __ Hartnell, S (CBJ) : 0.67 __ Landeskog, G (COL) : 0.80__ Hartnell, __ Backes, D (STL) S (CBJ) : 0.67: 0.77 Forwards 1) Forwards 1) __ Hornqvist, P(pick (PIT) : 0.70 __ O'Reilly, R (COL) : 0.80 __(pick __ Bergeron, P Hornqvist, P (PIT) :(BOS) 0.70 : 0.78 __ A (WPG) : 0.69 (PHI) : 0.73 __ Ladd, Dubinsky, (CBJ) : 0.66 A (WPG) :B0.69 __Ladd, Sedin, H (VAN) : 0.71__ Simmonds, W__ Couture, L__(SJ) : 0.83 __ Neal, J (NAS) : 1.03 __ Voracek, J (PHI) : 0.76 __ Kadri, N (TOR) __ Neal, J (NAS) : 1.03 : 0.64 __Vrbata, Spezza, J :(DAL) : 0.88 Duchene, MKesler, (COL) : 0.99 __ R (VAN) 0.64 __ Zuccarello, M __ (NYR) : 0.77__ Vrbata, __ R (ANA) R (VAN) : 0.64: 0.56

__ Staal, E (CAR) : 0.77

__ Johansen, R (CBJ)

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__ Sharp, P (CHI) : 0.95

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__ Parise, Z (MIN)

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Forwards Forwards (pick (pick 1) 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forward __ Byfuglien, D (WPG) : 0.72 __ Landeskog, G (COL) : 0.80 __ Backes, D (STL) : 0.77 __ Byfug Forwards 1) Forwards (pick 1) __ Carter, J (pick (LA): 0.80 : 0.69 __ O'Reilly, R (COL) __ Bergeron, P (BOS) : 0.78 __ Carte __Kunitz, Lucic, M 0.74: 0.87 __ __ Simmonds, W (BOS) (PHI) :: 0.73 __ Dubinsky, B (CBJ) 0.66 thLucic C (PIT) __ :Bozak, T __ (TOR) __ Nash, R (NYR) : 0.60 __ Voracek, J (PHI) : 0.76 __ Kadri, N (TOR) : 0.64 __ Nash ____Marleau, P (SJ) : 0.85 __ Datsyuk, P (DE Ryan, M B (OTT) __ Zuccarello, (NYR)::0.69 0.77 __ Kesler, R (ANA) : 0.56 __ Ryan

Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forwards (pick 1) __ E (WPG)P: 0.65 __ Bjugstad, N (FLA) : 0.50 __ Kane, __ Doan, S (ARI) 0.68 __Kane, Stastny, (STL) : 0.85 __ MacKinnon, N(WPG) (COL) :: 0.77 E : 0.65 __ Palat, O (TB) : 0.73 __ Couturier, S (PHI) : 0.48 __ Palat, __ Hudler, J (CGY) : 0.72 O (TB) : 0.73 __ Zetterberg, H (DET) : __ 1.07 __ Nyquist, G__(DET) : 0.84 __ Perron, D (EDM) : 0.73 Galchenyuk, A (MTL) : 0.48 MacArthur, C (OTT) : 0.70 __ Perron, D (EDM) : 0.73 __ Schwartz, J (STL) : 0.70 __ Monahan, S (CGY) : 0.45 __ Marchand, B (BOS) : 0.65 __ Schwartz, J (STL) : 0.70 Forwards (pick: 0.76 1) Forwards 1) __ Skinner, J (CAR) __ Zibanejad, M (OTT) : 0.48 (pick __ Pominville, J (MIN) : 0.73 __ Skinner, J (CAR) : 0.76

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Forwards Forwards (pick (pick 1) 1) Forwards (pick 1) Forward Rules: __ Granlund, M (MIN) : 0.65 __ Steen, A (STL) : 0.91 __ Koivu, M (MIN) __ Bjugstad, N (FLA) : 0.50 __ Doan, S (ARI)one : 0.68 Gran Choose player for each__ __ Henrique, A (NJ) : 0.56 category. Enter your team __ __ Couturier, S (PHI) : 0.48 __ Hudler, J (CGY) : 0.72 __ Henri Vanek, T (MIN) : 0.87 name, full__name, Krejci, D (BOS) address and __ Hodgson, C (BUF) : 0.61 __ Galchenyuk, A (MTL) : 0.48 __ MacArthur, C (OTT) : 0.70 __ Hodg phone number. Enter an answer __ Saad, B (CHI) : 0.60 __ Monahan, S (CGY) : 0.45 __ Marchand, B (BOS) : 0.65 __ Saad for each ofForwards the three tiebreaker Forwards (pick 1) : 0.66 (pick 1) __ Soderberg, C (BOS) __ Zibanejad, M (OTT) : 0.48 __ Pominville, J (MIN) : 0.73 __ Sode questions. The entry with the __ Gaborik, : 0.73 : 0.81 __Defence Little,(pick B (WPG) : 0.78 __atCammalleri, most points the end of theM Defence (pick 1) M (LA) Defence (pick 1) __ Eberle, J (EDM) Defence (pick 1) 1) Defence (pick 1) Defence (pick 1) Defenceregular (pick 1)season will be declared Defence __ E (OTT) : 0.90 __ Giordano, M (CGY) : 0.73 Ekman-Larsson, O (ARI) : 0.55____Nielsen, Chara, Z (BOS) : 0.52 __Karlsson, Hossa, M (CHI) : 0.83 __ Okposo, K__(NYI) : 0.97 F (NYI) __ Oshie, Tof(STL) the winner. In (ARI) the event a tie __ Karlsson, E (OTT) : 0.90 __ Giordano, M (CGY) : 0.73 : 0.72 __ Ekman-Larsson, O : 0.55 __ Chara __ Keith, D (CHI) : 0.77 __ Hedman, V (TB) : 0.73 __ Goligoski, A (DAL) : 0.52 __ Doughty, D (LA) : 0.47 in anyA position, the tie breaker __ Keith, D (CHI) : 0.77 __ Hedman, V (TB) : 0.73 __ Goligoski, (DAL) : 0.52 __ __ Iginla, J (COL) : 0.78 __ Kronwall, N (DET) __ Pacioretty, M (MTL) : 0.82 ____Nugent-Hopkins, R (EDM)question(s) : __ Richards, BDoug (CH __ Subban, P (MTL) : 0.65 : 0.62 __ McDonagh, R (NYR) : 0.56 Markov, A (MTL) : 0.53 will be used to __ Subban, P (MTL) : 0.65 __ Kronwall, N (DET) : 0.62 __ McDonagh, R (NYR) : 0.56 __ Mark determine__ theSmith, winner. C (NAS) __ (STL) : 0.63 __ Shattenkirk, K (STL) : 0.56 __ Niskanen, M (WAS) : 0.57 __Weber, Jagr,S (NAS) J (NJ): :0.71 0.82 __ Pietrangelo, A__ van Riemsdyk, J (TOR) : 0.76 0.70 __ Weber, S (NAS) : 0.71 __ Pietrangelo, A (STL) : 0.63 __ Shattenkirk, Kis (STL) :tie, 0.56 If there still a a draw __ Niska __ Yandle, K (ARI) : 0.65 __ Wisniewski, J (CBJ) : 0.68 __ Suter, R (MIN) : 0.52 __ Streit, M (PHI) : 0.54 __ Yandle, K (ARI) : 0.65 __ Wisniewski, J (CBJ) : 0.68 __ Suter, R (MIN) : 0.52 __ Streit __ Sedin, D (VAN) : 0.64 __ Wheeler, B (WPG) : 0.84 __ Stepan, D (NYR) : 0.70 will be made __atZajac, :0 random.T (NJ) WEST KOOTENAY

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The Nelson Leafs earned three out of a possible four points on the weekend after defeating the Chase Heat 4-3 on Friday and then tying Castlegar 1-1 on the road on Saturday. The visiting Leafs outplayed the Rebels for most of the night. However, Castlegar goalie Patrick Zubick was outstanding in net, stopping 45 of the 46 shots he faced. “I thought he was really good,” said Nelson head coach Dave McLellan “He didn’t give up rebounds at all for us to capitalize on. We just didn’t bury our chances.” McLellan said it was a tough outcome for the Nelson squad considering the lopsided play. “We really outplayed them the whole game long and the better chances were ours. “We just didn’t score. We had our chances, even in overtime. It’s too bad. We got a point, which is good, but you feel bad about a game like this when you outplay an opponent so badly and you don’t win. But it happens,” said the Leafs’ coach. The Rebels opened the scoring in the midway point of the first period when Lindan Calliou bulged the twine. Assists went to Carson Wornig and Bryan Lubin. But a minute later, Nelson tied the game thanks to a marker by Darnel St. Pierre, assisted by Branden Chow and Rayce Miller. That would prove to be all the scoring on the night, despite playing two overtime periods. Brett Soles earned the tie in the Leafs’ net, stopping 25 of 26 shots. Many of his toughest saves came in the overtime. “That’s why he’s there. He was good. We needed that save, but for the most part the play went the other way,” said McLellan. The coach said it felt as though a win slipped away from his squad. LATEST SCORES Friday, October 3 Chase 3 Nelson 4 Grand Forks 6 Beaver Valley 5 (OT) Saturday, October 4 Nelson 1 Castlegar 1 Grand Forks 2 Spokane 1 (OT) Chase 5 Beaver Valley 6 (OT) Sunday, October 5 Spokane 4 Beaver Valley 6 Chase 4 Castlegar 5

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Kootenay Conference Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 9 5 1 2 1 13 Beaver Valley 10 4 3 1 2 11 Spokane 10 4 4 0 2 10 Grand Forks 11 5 6 0 0 10 Castlegar 10 4 5 1 0 9 Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 8 6 1 0 1 13 Kimberley 7 6 1 0 0 12 Golden 10 5 4 0 1 11 Creston Valley 8 2 5 0 1 5 Columbia Valley 8 1 6 0 1 3

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Kamloops 10 6 3 0 1 13 Revelstoke 9 4 4 1 0 9 100 Mile House 7 4 3 0 0 8 Sicamous 10 4 6 0 0 8 Chase 9 2 4 1 2 7

Leafs forward Michael Crawford attempts to screen Castlegar goalie Patrick Zubick during Saturday night’s contest in Castlegar. The game finished in a 1-1 tie. On Friday, at the NDCC, the Leafs scored a late goal to beat the Chase Heat 4-3. Kevin Mills photo

“We got a point out of it. You kind of feel when you really dominate a team like this, that you want more.” Over in the Castlegar dressing room, the team was pleased to skate away with the point. “The first two periods, Nelson was all over us,” said Zubick who was named star of the game for the Rebels. “In the third we started to open it up and get pucks deep. It was a tight checking game.” Some of Castlegar’s best scoring chances came in the two overtime periods. On Friday, it took a third period goal by Aidan Geiger to lift the Nelson Leafs to a 4-3 victory over the Chase Heat. The victory keeps the Leafs in top spot in the Neil Murdoch Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Heat put up a solid fight against the hometown Leafs. Kaleb Boyle opened the scoring, to give the visitors a 1-0 lead in the first period. The lead was short lived

as Nelson’s Michael Crawford tied the game at 1-1 before the end of the opening frame. In the second, Chase took the lead again after Tommy Brown put the puck past Leafs netminder Brett Soles. Again the Nelson squad battled back. Goals by Cody Paivarinta and Austin Lindsay gave the Leafs their first lead of the game. However, Chase’s Boyle scored his second of the game to tie the score at 3-3 by the end of two. That set up Geiger for his third period heroics. Soles was solid in the Nelson net, stopping 32 of the 35 shots he faced. Nic Bruyere stopped 29 of the 33 shots he faced in a losing cause. The Leafs next game is set for Friday night when they play a rematch against the Rebels. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

LEAFS HOCKEY

HOME FRI. OCT. 10th 7:00 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels

HOME SAT. OCT. 11th 7:00 PM vs. Spokane Braves

Okanagan Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Osoyoos 10 10 0 0 0 20 Summerland 9 6 3 0 0 12 Kelowna 9 4 4 1 0 9 Princeton 9 3 3 1 2 9 N. Okanagan 9 2 5 0 2 6

Leaf Leaders PLAYERS Rayce Miller Patrick Croome Robson Cramer Matt MacDonald Nolan Percival Darnel St. Pierre Aaron Dunlap Michael Crawford Austin Lindsay Cody Paivarinta Brandon Chow Blair Andrews Jay Sidhu Timothy Nichols Samuel Weber Aidan Geiger Austin Seaman Aaron Brewer Brendon Smith Nico Sidoni

GP 9 9 8 9 9 7 7 6 9 7 9 9 7 7 9 6 9 8 8 2

G 5 3 4 4 2 2 1 1 3 3 2 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

GOALTENDERS Brett Soles Adam Maida

GP 6 3

W-L-T 4-1-1 1-1-1

AWAY SUN. OCT. 12th 2:00 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels

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A 5 6 4 2 4 4 5 5 2 2 3 4 1 4 2 2 3 2 1 0

P 10 9 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 0

AVG SV% 2.11 .921 3.40 .878

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ignore the weatherman

Bowlers have medals to spare Nelson’s Savoy Lanes was represented by the “A” and “B” teams at the BC Seniors’ Games held in Langley this month. The bowling competition took place at Alder Alley lanes in Aldergrove, a short distance from Langley. Nelson’s gold winning “A” bowling team (top photo) consisted of (from left to right) Lorna Hamilton, Blaine Rains, Audrey Kempin, Pat Alexander, Jack Parr and (missing from the photo) Vito Tummillo. Nelson’s silver winning “B” bowling team (bottom photo) consisted of (from left to right) Jackie Schmidt, Effie Rains, Lee McNeil, Dawn Williams and (missing from the picture) Rusty Denny.

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Votre page mensuelle en français Programme d’aide aux devoirs Du lundi au jeudi dès le 14 oct.

Par Aurélien Dupuis

La moisson

De la dernière récolte, Il ne reste que le chaume Que la charrue enterre sous le guéret.

Les chaudes pluies du printemps Font germer les blés Dans le sein de la terre nourrice.

Les rayons du soleil auront tôt fait De réchauffer les menus dômes De sillons en révolte. La herse aux dents aiguës Émiette les lambeaux de terre Et, sur le sol nu, Le semeur lance le blond froment.

Durant les beaux mois d’été, Les gerbes grenues se hissent Vers le bleu ﬁrmament. Les blés d’or se dressent ; Le vent lentement les berce. C’est le temps de la moisson, La terre verse au semeur sa rançon.

La tempête Le vent faisait tourbillonner le sable ﬁn

Les nuages se bousculaient avec violence.

Et dansait follement dans le grand foin.

La pluie tombait en abondance.

De blancs cumulus élevaient la tête au loin.

La foudre sillonnait l’écran géant

Les oiseaux planaient dans les courants d’air. Les animaux s’agitaient dans le clos où naguère, Impitoyablement avait frappé l’éclair.

Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest

250-352-3516

Learn French the fun way! J’adore!

Conversation group class $10/class. Drop-in welcome! Every Tuesday 6h30 to 7h30pm 723 Ward Street, Nelson

En s’abattant sur les points saillants. Les rigoles et les rivières

Regorgeaient d’eau de pluie,

Emportant dans le torrent, limon, pierres,

Le tonnerre au loin grondait.

Bâtiments et mille débris.

La cigale et le grillon se taisaient.

Quand enﬁn, la nature se calma, On ﬁt l’inventaire des dégâts.

Les bourrasques se multipliaient.

Les peupliers se balançaient allant, venant. À l’orée du bois, de gros pins blancs

La tempête avait tout rasé ;

Champs de céréales et de graminées.

Bonjour!

Mine de rien...

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Projetaient leur silhouette sur le gris ﬁrmament.

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Nelson Star Carriers and Drivers

Thomson, Kai 24.06.14

Goolieff, Michelle 24.05.12

Lahay, Rob 01.07.10

Woodward, Joe 09.02.12

Lake, Emma 23.07.14

Lake, Paityn 23.07.14

Thompson, Eric 07.01.10

Lennox, Shilo

Radcliffe, Keith 05.02.14

Abbott, Josh

Bayoff, Tyler 07.05.14

Bidinoff, Tyler

Hvenegaard, Soren 21.10.11

Motz, Marlene 07.01.10

Whiffen, Noah 26.07.12

DuRocher, Ryan 23.07.14

Sones, Sol 02.11.11

Ferraro, Ben

Johnson, Bev 01.07.10

Hildebrand, Logan 15.01.13

Pappen, Jessica

Roenspiess, Kai 13.07.11

McCartney, Karri

Murphy, River 06.09.13

Nybo, Rhys 01.04.12

Rezansoff, Jemma

Sibilleau, Cory 19.08.11

Zarikoff, Michael 07.01.10

Knapik, Mark 01.10.10

Capot-Blanc, Joseph 25.01.12

Sibilleau, Kenny 12.02.10

Nick, Toner 11.01.11

Winstanley, Peter 23.02.11

Van Horne, Carson 01.07.14

Doman, Cindy 01.07.10

Wallace, Todd 21.08.14

Sreele, Jake 09.08.14

Chanasyk, Kim 01.04.12

Ouchi, Mason & Evan 01.07.14

Thomson, Max 09.07.13

Rempel, Jason 29.10.10

Hurst, Amelia(L)& Gabriella(R) 30.07.14

Wethal, Michael 01.08.12

Janz, Claire 09.02.11

Scheschuk, Kalen & Skye 26.09.13

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The Nelson Star would like to thank their carriers and drivers for their hard work and dedication each week. Carriers and Drivers not pictured: Fisher, Sam 11.12.13

Carroll, Jody 12.08.14 Forsythe, Paul 30.11.11

Audia, Lorne 25.09.13

Rawa, Kiana 12.03.14

Love, Iain 06.09.13

Horning, Damian 19.03.14

Sebastian Klammer 24.02.12 Kerr, Shawn 31.08.10

Blomme, Angela 28.09.12

Reimer, Finnegan & Orran 15.10.13

Reid Henderson 21.04.11

Shawn Kerr 31.03.10

Aubert, Joel 01.08.13

Murphy, River 06.09.13

Taylor, Heather 18.11.11 Windsor, Devin 04.07.14

Doug Kuntz 12.04.12

Bond, Barbara 17.12.13 Carter, Geoffrey 13.03.13 Cutler, Callum 25.07.14

Klammer, Sebastian 24.02.12 Stack, Marion 08.06.12 Logan, Kai 22.01.14

Emilia Gregorich 18.11.11 Scheitel, Tim 26.10.12 Ashley Hall 18.05.11 Scott, Mason 02.07.14 Sheila Hauer 01.07.10 Linda Henderson 21.04.11

* Numbers after names are the start date with the Nelson Star.

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Information Attention: Moslems, Christians & Jews. Planet Earth is the Holy Land and the time is getting late. Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org The Nelson & District Hospice Society will hold itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AGM on Mon Oct 20th at 5 pm at the Kalein Hospice located at 402 West Richards St, Nelson For more info contact 352-2337 or info@nelsonhospice.org

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Email: info@canscribe.com. Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

Please send your resume & cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435

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

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Please join us in a Celebration of Life for

Dorothy Lindsey Saturday October 11th 1 pm at St. Saviourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 701 Ward Street Tea to follow at Hart Hall PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca

ThankYou ANKORS would like to express much appreciation and gratitude to local businesses for contributing to our vitamin program. Contributions assist us in connecting local marginalized members of our communities, including people living with HIV, with vitamins to help maintain their health. Thank You Kootenay Coop Store, Natural Choice Remedies and Peoples Pharmacy in Nelson for your support!

In Memoriam

In L ov i ng Mem or y Gaetano Santucci October 20, 1930 ~ October 9th 2013

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Education/Trade Schools MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work at home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. 1-888-528-0809 or Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!

Obituaries

Celebration of Life

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

A year has passed since you left us; as each day passes , we miss you more. Sadly missed by your wife Domenica, your children, Bruno & Georgia, grandchildren, Matt & Daria, Sara, Sheena, and great grandchildren Isabella and Isaiah.

The Castlegar News has an immediate opening for a full-time multimedia journalist/reporter. Candidates will have outstanding, diverse writing abilities, and can generate and write compelling stories for use in print and online.

Obituaries

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REPORTER

Howard Ronald Hornby 1934 - 2014

Howard Hornby passed away peacefully on October 1, 2014, just before his 80th birthday. Born in Asquith, Saskatchewan, Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for hockey began as a young boy, skating under the huge prairie sky on his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flooded backyard rink. He played junior hockey in Saskachewan and subsequently joined the Nelson Maple Leafs when the decision was made to move to Nelson, BC. At the height of his career, he was chosen by the Trail Smoke Eaters to represent Canada in the World Cup. This was a very proud moment in Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. In the early years of his career, Howie was employed at Sterling Home Furniture. As the family grew, he made the decision to purchase the business. His parents, Ruby and Kenneth, came to Nelson to retire, with Kenneth helping out at the store which was later bought by Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Lyle. Howie went on to have a successful 30-year career as a realtor. Howie lived life fully as a local citizen, businessman, and athlete. He gave generously of his skills and of his time, coaching hockey, teaching skiing, and promoting Nelson as a community. At Whitewater Ski Resort, he spent time teaching handicapped skiers. This included his blind friend, John Neville, who knew when to make a turn by Howie ringing a Swiss cow bell. Some realtors and residents may remember Howie disguising himself as a woman, in order to crash a competing real estate companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public meeting. He looked just like Robin Williams in the movie Mrs. Doubtfire! In his last years, Howie could be seen buzzing around Nelson on his electric scooter and at the rink teaching young children to skate. In the evenings he spent time at the Hume Hotel, as he loved to engage people in interesting conversation and storytelling. Howie will be remembered for his passion for life, love of music, and his endless energy. His tenacity knew no bounds, which challenged us and made us love him even more. He dearly loved his family: his two daughters, Karen and Brenda, his sons Mark and David (Hyun au), and grandchildren - Brie, Larry, Steven, Claire, Abigail, Alex, and Sean. He was deeply loved by his one surviving brother, Lyle (wife Judi and their children, Grant and Kerri). Howie will also be remembered by Margaret Hornby and Rob Sproule, who joined his daughters to sit with him during his final days. The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 3pm at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, followed by a celebration of Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life at the Hume Room. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Photography prowess, social media best practices and creative layout skills are an asset. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications The successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product. â&#x20AC;˘ You should have a diploma / degree in journalism, and / or related experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of basic Photoshop and InDesign are a must. A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and reliable car are required. The Castlegar News is part of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 1,500 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples along with a cover letter to: Kevin Mills at kevin@nelsonstar.com

Breathe through a straw for 60 seconds. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what breathing is like with cystic fibrosis. No wonder so many people with CF stop breathing in their early 30s.

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Career Opportunities BUILDING INSPECTOR for the DISTRICT OF KITIMAT (Regular Full Time Position) Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws. The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building Certiﬁcation (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week. Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Financial Services LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - my practice is very relationship based and I enjoy being able to be part of the team to help clients succeed, be it in their business, accounting or tax needs. I provide a complete range of auditing, accounting and tax services to owner managed businesses in the Kootenays and Okanagan. As with many private companies, your goal is likely to improve your tax position and minimize your tax liability to the maximum extent allowed. My goal is to assist you in accomplishing this and to be your partner in prosperity. I foster positive relationships with my clients, recognizing their perceptions of urgency and preferences, understand their expectations, and respond consistently with the highest possible level of service. I invite you to contact me directly if you are a business owner or professional looking to move your business forward and you need: highly professional accounting services, exceptional personal tax planning, comprehensive business financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, experienced, progressive advice on buying or selling a business. You can contact me at dswetlishoff@whitekennedy.com

or 250-492-9982

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Misc Services Got a job nobody else will do! GIVE US A CALL! No Job to small, refs avail Dump runs etc Call Anytime !Senior Discount!

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Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables Faraman Farm New location!

3111 Hwy 3 Erickson, BC 250-402-3056 formerly 4730 Canyon/ Lister Rd BC

Visit us for apples Starting approx. Mid. Sept.Gala, Mac End of Sept.- Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, Priam, Blushing Susan & Elstar Beginning Oct. - Liberty, Spartan, Jonagold, Creston, Golden Delicious Mid Oct.- Ambrosia & Orin We also have squash, potatoes, carrots & apple juice Bulk orders welcome Closed Sundays

Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Dynamic is having a Clearance Sale, misc wood products,excess landscape material, tools, sawmill equipment, large trucks forklifts & much more we are located in Castlegar 1839 Brilliant Rd. Sale starts Sept 15th runs to Oct 15th SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. Gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local. WANTED: AC/DC portable oxygen concentrator for more info contact 354-3565

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale NEW LISTING! Fantastic unobstructed view over the golf course 2 brdm + den, 2 bath, $315,000 354-0149

Lots Building Lot: Fully serviced corner lot located above Granite Point Golf course on a quiet no thru street in newer established neighbourhood. Features beautiful mountain views, close to schools, parks & golfing. Call: 250 352-0181

Open Houses 1134 Marianna Cres.,Trail. Sat. Oct.11, 1-4. Spotless, bright, updated, move-in ready 2bdrm. home in desirable location. Won’t last long at $189,900. Photos at kijiji ID# 1011459826. 250-364-1940.

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SALMO Commercial Residential : 3000 sq’ Hall,Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceilings, 1 full & 2 half bath 1.15 ac gravity feed water system $160,000 250 357-9376

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clean 1 bd suite. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. off street parking. N/S N/P. $800 Util & Internet inc. Ref req. Call 250551-2125

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house for rent near Nelson Bridge. Avail immed N/S Small dog considered $950/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136 2 bdrm mobile, peaceful location on acreage W/D, F/S, N/S Pets negotiable, rental ref’s $800/m 250 505-9827 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, off street parking, View. N/S N/P (unless authorised) Avail Oct 1st $1800 + util. Ref req. Call: 250 551-2125

Rooms for Rent

Sport Utility Vehicle

1 Bdrm kitchen suites at 6 mile. Avail Immediately Fully furnished, inc all utilities wifi, cable & onsite laundry $825/mth utilities included Call: 250-825-9421 Email: kgresort@shaw.ca

2001 Toyota Highlander AWD V6, Excellent on winter roads, original owner well maintained good summer tires 4 studded winter tires on rims used 1 season, BlockHeater, Roofrack, A/C, 306,000 mostly highway km’s, no accidents. $4800 obo. ph 250-489-3146

Legal Notices

The Corporation of the Village of Salmo P.O. Box 1000, Salmo, British Columbia, V0G 1Z0 Phone (250) 357-9433 Fax: (250) 357-9633

2015 Tax Exemption Bylaw Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, SBC Chapter 26, the Council of the Village of Salmo is hereby authorized to exempt certain properties from property taxation. The following properties shall be exempted from property taxation for the 2015 Property Tax Year: The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2) (i) of the Community Charter. • Lot 1, Plan 11031, District Lot 206, Kootenay Land District, PID #012-846-571, held by the Salmo Valley Curling and Rink Association, and recorded in the Assessment Roll under the name “Village of Salmo”. • Lot B, Plan EPP9579, District Lot 206 and 206A, Kootenay Land District, PID #028-449-266, held by the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre Society and recorded in the Assessment Roll under the name “Village of Salmo.” The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2)(f ) of the Community Charter • Lot 24 and Lot 25, Block 22, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-702-875 and 016730-615, registered in the name of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson. • Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 23, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-721-152 and 016-721-161, registered in the name of the Salmo Community Memorial Church Association. • Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 2599, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 015-199-568 and 015-199-576, registered in the name of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. • Lot 3, Plan 15447, DL206, Kootenay Land District, PID 009-820- 213, registered in the name of the Valley View Baptist Church. • Lot 1, Plan 8548, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 012-246- 832, registered in the name of the Victory Church of Salmo. The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter. • Lot 2, Plan NEP 71801, DL 206 and DL 206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 025-478-401, registered in the name of the Salmo & Area Supportive Housing Society. • Parcel D (Being a Consolidation of Lots 1-3, See LB472515) Block 5, Plan 622, DL 206A, Kootenay Lake District, PID #028-625-315, registered in the name of the Salmo Square Society.

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News

Nelson City Soccer League season wraps up

Trio of champions Lakeside Parks was the site for a trio of championship games in the Nelson City Soccer League on the weekend. On Saturday, the final in the Leo’s Men’s Open featured the Innkeepers battling the Kootenay Co-op. The Innkeepers avenged last year’s final loss with a hard fought 4-0 win over Co-op. Calvin Opiyo scored the only goal of the first half. Danny Santano and Ryan Lewis scored the second and third goals while Mike Ballance scored the nicest goal of the game with a header

late in the game to put out it out reach for the Co-op. Sunday’s championship final between the Dirty Dozen and the Leo’s Titans was a thriller. In the end, a late goal gave the Dirty Dozen a 2-1 victory and the championship trophy in the Finley’s Ladies Rec League. Also on Sunday, the final in the Men’s Master’s League was as close as it could be. It took extra time, but a late goal by the Jackson’s Hole squad gave them a 2-1 victory over Red Dog.

The Innkeepers (above) avenged last year’s final loss with a hard fought 4-0 win over Co-op in the final of the Men’s League. The Dirty Dozen (below) won the Ladies’ title. Chuck Bennett photos

Jackson’s Hole scored a late goal in extra time to win the Men’s Masters final Sunday 2-1 at Lakeside fields. Jackson’s knocked off Red Dog in the final. Chuck Bennett photo

National Best Seller Shelley Adams

Book launch

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We know you because we’ve been there too. Car insurance • Home insurance • Business insurance We live in the same town. We hit the same potholes, slide on the same ice and dodge the same wayward shopping carts. We know the roads you drive and the people you drive with, so we’ll make sure you’ll always be looked after.

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Cottonwood Kitchens Thursday, October 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 574 Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4H9 T:(250) 352-9777 F:(250) 352-2611

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Plenty of opportunities to get active

Programs available for all Few rural areas the size of Kootenay Lake can boast the plethora of recreation opportunities that we have available. So as you take time to burn off the Thanksgiving turkey gravy calories with a bike ride, a swim or a shinny game, give a sincere tip of the hat to the people and awesome volunteers who make our local community sport and recreation happen. Let them know how we are all better for it. n First up this week is the Nelson Youth Soccer AGM being held tomorrow night, October 9, at 7 p.m. at the newly acquired indoor field facility (previously known as SoccerQuest). Be sure to attend the open house beforehand at 6:30 p.m. to take a look at the new plans for the facility and its programs. The Indoor Soccer program’s leagues are filling up fast so register ASAP at www.nys. ca or email indoorsoccer@nys. ca . The facility office hours are weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. or call 250-551-8506.

n The Savoy Bowling Lanes are taking party bookings now for birthdays and Christmas office parties. Public bowling is regularly open Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 10 p.m. and Sunday’s from 2 to 8 p.m. and will be open Thanksgiving weekend (except Monday). Bowling leagues are in gear and the Wednesday night mixed league is taking new players as is the Monday and Wednesday morning senior league. Call 250-352-7467 to book or enquire about leagues. n The West Kootenay Adult Co-Ed Flag Football League is inviting all interested parties to their ProBall weekend games to give it a try this Thanksgiving weekend (no cost). Throughout the season teams from Rossland, the Junction, Castlegar and Nelson regularly enjoy games at Mount Sentinel Secondary every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $20. For more details email itzafootball@yahoo. com n Can’t find an adult men’s basketball team in Nelson? Trail

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Men’s basketball is always looking for new players. The fully refereed games are every Monday (one day a week commitment) so contact Stephen Mota at Stephen.mota@gmail.com for more info. n Track Attack is a great way to get acquainted with Nordic ski racing while having lots of fun and learning more skills. The great coaching team this year of Kaj Gyr, Roger Pratt, and Karen Redfern is being joined by Jason

Rusu, a former Olympic paddler with extensive experience in coaching both kayaking and cross country skiing. Dryland training (aka, just an excuse to have fun) will start on October 19 at 9 a.m. All 9-12 year-olds are welcome. Meet at the trailhead/bottom parking lot for a climb up to Pulpit Rock. Bring a water bottle, running shoes, and clothes for warmth and activity. Call Kaj Gyr at 250352-4662 for more info. n Zumba classes are happening at Selkirk College, Mary Hall on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Public pays $10 drop-in or $80 for a 10 punch pass. The public is welcome at any of the Selkirk activities. The schedule can be found online at: selkirk.ca/studentexperience/recreation/nelsonfacilities with rates listed. n Last but not least, a quick aMENDment to the MEND program previously advertized. The start date has been changed to October 15 and it will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

Holes in one It’s not easy to get a hole-in-one, but two women managed the feat at Granite Pointe in September. On September 27, Sue Moisey earned the ace on the 15th hole while Cathy Fuss managed the same accomplishment, on the same hole, on September 14. Ted Allen Jewellery has donated a new wall plaque to hang in the clubhouse, commemorating the achievements.

NELSON IS AWESEOME!

FILLED WITH FOOD

and over $2000 in cash was donated!

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A KOOTENAY BEAR HUG FROM THE NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY The Nelson Electric Tramway Society would like to thank SaveOn-Foods and the Kootenay Co-Op, who generously donated their time and effort to make our Food Drive for the Nelson Food Banks a huge success. Thanks and a very BIG KOOTENAY BEAR HUG to the citizens and businesses of Nelson and Area who gave with such generosity. The Birney Car was almost filled with food and over $2000 in cash was donated. 100% of everything that was collected was

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distributed between the Salvation Army, Our Daily Bread, The Nelson Food Cupboard and the Anglican Church Food Pantry. The winner of the gift basket, donated by the Kootenay CoOp, was Boris Stefiuk of Nelson. Congratulations. N.E.T.S would also like to thank the city of Nelson, the citizens and businesses of Nelson for their continuing support of our efforts to keep your streetcars operational over the past 22 years.

We will be opening at 8am again starting September 28th.

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