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A rubber glove accidentally placed in a commercial dryer is believed to be responsible for a fire that broke out in the laundry room of the Hume Hotel on Sunday morning.

Although fire officials initially estimated the damage at $25,000, general manager Ryan Martin said it was actually much less — about $4,600 to the equipment plus some business interruption.

“I believe a rubber globe inadvertently made its way into the dryer, got hot and started to melt and burn,” Martin said. “Smoke started billowing out of dryer.”

Nelson Fire Rescue Services received the call at 7:15 a.m.

When they arrived at the 116-year-old building, smoke was coming from the laundry room vents. The fire in the dryer was extinguished and crews then worked on checking to ensure the fire hadn’t spread.

Hotel staff were instructed to sound the fire alarm and start evacuating the building. The hotel had a list of all guests and checked everybody’s name off as they exited.

With the help of police, they then went room-to-room looking for anyone still unaccounted for, but found no one left inside.

“Staff did a great job of ensuring everybody’s safety,” Martin said. “Emergency responders came quickly and dealt with it. I’m happy to say that this old hotel lives another day. We’ve survived a few fires over the years. It is very scary and goes to show how quickly how things can turn.”

Smoke was heaviest in the basement but there was smoke throughout the building to the fourth floor. Fans were set up to push the smoke out and a fire restoration company was called in to help hotel staff with cleanup.

Martin said they returned to the building after about 45 minutes and it was business as usual in time for the regular Sunday brunch. Damage was limited to the laundry room.

“I’m relieved how it turned out, because it could have been far worse,” Martin said.

In all, seven firefighters responded to the incident with two fire engines, one ladder truck, and two utility vehicles.

No injuries were reported.

It’s the second time the Hume Hotel has been evacuated this year. In February, an ammonia-like vapor escaped from a cylinder as it was removed from the basement of the former Redfish Grill across the alley.

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Nelson mayor announces intention to run again

Dooley seeks fourth term KEVIN MILLS Nelson Star

Nelson Mayor John Dooley will seek a fourth term in office.

He made the announcement early Friday morning.

“I am putting my name forward for re-election as mayor of Nelson. I have been encouraged by my family and a wide range of citizens to seek office,” he said.

Dooley said he still has a passion for municipal politics.

“I’m still very excited about the future and passionate about the community and I truly love what I do.”

As mayor, Dooley said he’s been busy solidifying some of the city’s basic needs.

“I’ve focused, in the last couple of years, on rebuilding the platform that we have at the municipality around our core services — your sewer, water, some of the not-too-fancy stuff, but stuff that’s critical to the everyday operation of the municipality.”

He has also focused on ensuring Nelson has a strong economic base.

“Building our reserves, making sure we are financially stable, which we are, and also going out to the province and the country and the world for that matter to promote the Nelson brand. I think we are starting to see the results of that work happening over the last couple of years.”

But finances and building new revenue streams remain challenges that Dooley said the city must continue to focus on.

“It’s really important for us to make sure we have sustainable growth in our community. That we’re generating additional tax base to try and spread the burden out a little bit more. So generally speaking it boils down to finance and the capacity to do everything

Nelson Mayor John Dooley announced on Friday that he plans to seek a fourth term in office.

Kevin Mills photo that people believe we should be able to do,” he said.

Overall, Dooley believes council has done a good job of finding ways to deliver sources of revenue to the community. Nelson has remained strong, despite recent economic difficulties, he said.

“I have been able to guide our city through a recession that devastated many communities. Working with council and utilizing the many skills of our staff and volunteers, Nelson has emerged stronger than ever.”

When he looks back on the past nine years in office, the mayor said it’s difficult to pinpoint just one thing to be proud of.

“I’m proud of a lot of things.

I’m proud of the way we have stabilized local government. It was a very fractured local government when I took over as mayor. We

had a lot of conflict for many years before. I believe that I create a stability at the top end, which is at the political side, and in turn create a stability within our workforce, confidence, trust and I think that’s reflected throughout our community,” said Dooley.

He believes you can see the benefit of that stability in many ways including the way people feel prouder of Nelson than ever before. He also said it shows in the drastic increase the city has experienced in its volunteer base.

“We have some great ideas coming forward from the community because they feel as though they are in an environment where they can get things done.”

With the election campaign set to heat up in October, the Star asked the mayor what he feels is

the biggest issue that will be debated by prospective candidates.

“I wouldn’t like to put any election down to issues. I think that most people who put their name forward for council or mayor are trying to do good things for the community and there’s lots to be done, I can tell you that.”

He added that being on council is both rewarding and enjoyable.

“It’s a fun job and I enjoy meeting people. Probably the best thing of all is that when I meet people they know about Nelson.

They’ve heard about Nelson.

They want to come to Nelson and they are always very positive about who we are and what we are doing.

“I look forward to talking to citizens about their ideas and areas to focus for the years ahead. I am passionate and excited about years and times ahead. It will be my honour to serve as the mayor of the city of Nelson.”

Dooley has served on city council since 1999. He was first elected as a councillor and became mayor in 2005. He was re-elected in 2008 and in 2011, when he won a huge majority over Richard Rowberry, who ran as the ghost of founding mayor John Houston, and George Mercredi.

If Dooley is re-elected, he would soon break the record for longest consecutive term of office, currently held by Norman Stibbs, who served nine years between 1938 and 1946. Louis Maglio is Nelson’s longest-serving mayor at 14 years, over three stints between 1966 and 1985.

So far Dooley is the lone challenger for mayor, although councillor Deb Kozak has long been rumoured to be considering a run at the city’s top job.

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Superintendent defends decision to hold Pro-D Day during first week

Short week for students Will Johnson Nelson Star

Students have returned to school after the prolonged teachers’ strike finally ended last week, but they were let out three hours early on their first day and won’t attend classes on Friday due to a pre-scheduled professional development day.

And though that may not sit well with some residents, School District 8 superintendent Jeff Jones defended the decision, noting that the shorter hours are essential for teachers to get prepared, liaise with colleagues in other districts and deal with any organizational snafus that may have arisen in the first few days.

“We are very, very pleased to be up and running again. In our district we wanted to get right back on to the calendar that was agreed upon and decided by our board in consultation with the community,” he said.

Jones said one deciding factor in keeping the schedule was making sure it aligns with neighbouring districts, such as SD20 in Castlegar and Trail. He said some parents have children in both districts, and inconsistency would create an unnecessary hardship for the family.

“We recognize that many families plan their calendars way in advance, sometimes as early

Hume Elementary School teacher Teresa Keenan gathered her Kindergarten and Grade 1 students on the classroom carpet for calendar time on Tuesday morning, bringing in her plush T-Rex friend Will Johnson photo to help mentor the students. as March in the previous year,” he said. Changing it suddenly on their students may disrupt pre-planned medical appointments or other commitments.

Jones conceded that the district explored the idea of re-scheduling the Pro-D Day, but ultimately decided against it.

“We decided it was highly appropriate, for the first time since April, to give the teachers a chance to work together on the challenges and opportunities they’re facing.”

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Ferry move ‘years out,’ MLA says GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is playing down talk of moving the Kootenay Lake ferry’s western terminal, saying it would take years to become reality, if it ever does.

Mungall also promised “extensive” public consultation if relocating the Balfour ferry landing advances beyond the theoretical. “I will make sure my constituents have the input they need into any type of process,” she said. “This would be a big change on our lake.”

A spokesman has confirmed the Ministry of Transportation “is looking into the feasibility of relocating the ferry terminal from Balfour to an alternate location” as part of a technical

review to determine if a shorter crossing is possible. However, no decisions have been made.

Following a meeting with the district transportation manager last week, Mungall said the ministry’s “super low-level inquiry” is typical before a major capital improvement. The Balfour ferry dock needs “significant work,”

See column on page 6 but because it is a long-term, multi-decade investment, staff first ask themselves whether the present location still makes sense in terms of service and cost to taxpayers.

“That’s all they’re doing right now,” Mungall said. “There has been nothing beyond that.

Just an initial review. This isn’t

something that’s gone to treasury board or been reviewed by anybody other than staff here within the local office.”

Mungall said “by no means” has such a move been given the go ahead, and noted it would be subject to many variables, including finding and acquiring a new site.

Another issue at play is that during low water levels, the Osprey 2000’s propeller has been known to scrape bottom. “That is uncommon but it has happened,” Mungall said. “They’re looking at the long-term impact and cost to taxpayers of those few, rare instances.”

Mungall said the process could move forward once those questions are answered, but expects It is “years out.”

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Although she didn’t have a dollar figure for the dock improvements, she said the work is intended to maintain their safety.

Mungall also said as far as she knows, the MV Balfour is still in good working condition, despite its age. Although it turns 60 this year, it is only used a few months per year and when the Osprey is undergoing maintenance.

A ministry spokesman was vague when asked whether the Balfour is due for retirement or replacement.

“As the terminals and vessels age, there are significant renewal/refit costs to be considered,” the statement said. “As part of our due diligence, we need to look at what alternatives may be available.”

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Regional District of Central Kootenay board chair John Kettle still won’t say if he will run for re-election after four terms. In his twelfth year as an elected official, Kettle has yet to decide if he is going to throw his hat into the ring again.

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“So, in all honesty I am working on my political ‘bucket list’ and hope to have it completed before that date.”

Kettle was first elected director of Area B (Rural Creston) in 2002. He has chaired the board for almost four years, and was vice-chair before that.

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‘We are not living sustainably’ Continued from Page 1 was so logical not to pollute the environment that was our living room,” said Michael Jessen, a member of the Nelson chapter of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby.

“Now I have a 24-year-old daughter and I’m concerned about her ability to live in a safe and healthy world.”

Jessen and a number of other activists gave speeches, and musical accompaniment was provided, before the marchers swept into traffic and marched through downtown. While some motorists met the parade with honks of support, others were clearly upset by the hoopla.

“We took over the streets and disrupted business as usual. The cars had to stop for us. People were watching. And that’s the only way we’re going to have meaningful change, is if people stop and think,” said Montana Burgess, an organizer with Kootenays for a Pipeline Free BC. “People need to understand that climate change is one, a food security issue, two, an environmental issue, three, a wildlife issue and four, an intergenerational issue,” she said.

“The reason I care is I was raised in a trailer park for the beginning of my life. I lived really close to the poverty line, and I understood firsthand what unfair felt like. I went to demonstrations, Earth Day and stuff like that, and it’s just been a part of my upbringing. It wasn’t until I was a little older and went off to university that I started student organizing around environmental stuff.”

Burgess said she’s been passionate about the environment from a young age, which led to her seeking her current job as operations manager of an organization called Climate Action Network. She said she’s been following the news carefully in the days leading up to the assembly, and was horrified to learn Stephen Harper wouldn’t be in attendance.

“Our prime minister has decided not to go. One hundred and 20 heads of state from all over the world will be there, but he won’t be. It shows that he doesn’t care about climate change. He doesn’t think it’s a real issue. And if you look at the Conservatives’ record, it shows that they don’t think climate change is a real threat.”

But according to the organizers of the event, climate change is a looming and urgent threat that needs to be addressed.

“Fossil fuel generated climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity,” said Keith Wiley of Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC. “Only a massive public movement will push governments to cut back on oil, gas and coal and move to a life-sustaining clean energy future. This global action helps us get going.”

Yesterday’s events were held in over 166 countries, with 310,000 people on the streets of New York,

Marchers young and old attended the climate march on Sunday.

Will Johnson photo 30,000 participating in Melbourne, Australia and more than 10,000 in Berlin.

Once the parade reached Nelson United Church, organizers welcomed approximately 100 people to a screening of a film called Disruption.

“People were pretty emotional by the end. They got excited, which is great. I was sobbing in the back, because the movie is so powerful. I didn’t expect it to affect me that way. I was already on board,” said Burgess.

“We are not living sustainably,” said Jessen. “On August 19 this year we had used up all the resources that this planet could replenish in a year. So from August 2014 until the end of the year, we’re living on earth’s credit. That’s not a sustainable scenario.

We need to change the way we run our economy, we need to change the way we run our social systems and we need to do it quickly.”

The film show at the event, Disruption, can be viewed free online at watchdisruption.com.

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Powerful ceremony as bones returned to the earth

Ancient remains reburied GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

A set of bones discovered in February in South Slocan was reinterred last week in a ceremony involving First Nations from Canada and the US. Virgil Seymour, Arrow Lakes facilitator of the Colville Confederated Tribes, estimated more than 40 people, both native and non-native, were present as the remains were reburied at a spot not far from where a hiker found them at the edge of Slocan Pool.

“It was very, very powerful,” he said. “After the bones went back into the ground, there was a certain amount of speaking, praying, and singing. The songs started out slow and sad, but in the end it turned into a minicelebration.”

The area on the west shore of the Kootenay River was once home to a Sinixt village and has many pithouse depressions. Columbia Power Corporation acquired the land from Cominco in 1998 and has maintained it as a conservation site in consultation with a public advisory committee.

The remains, which consisted of a few bones but no skull, were turned over to the BC Coroners Service and held

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in Burnaby while the BC Archaeology Branch consulted a number of First Nations, including the Okanagan Nation Alliance. They in turn notified the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington state.

Seymour thanked them for their support and referred to them as a “cousin tribe.” Representatives of both groups were present at last week’s ceremony.

Seymour said the bones belonged to a woman, but he didn’t know how old they were.

A week ago Monday, the ground was blessed where the remains were uncovered and where they were to be reburied. The new grave was dug early the following morning, followed by the ceremony which lasted about 45 minutes.

Seymour said the remains were uncovered due to erosion, so they chose a spot further above the water line where they wouldn’t be exposed again. Trudy Tonasket, Shelly Boyd, and Monique Bourgeau — all Sinixt from However, they didn’t want to Colville — were cooks for last week’s reburial ceremony at South Slocan. move them too far from their Photo courtesy Shelly Boyd original resting place.

“The important thing in our Seymour also said they con- sition facing east, and at this minds is whoever was buried sidered further excavating for week’s ceremony they tried to there lived in that village. We the woman’s remains, but didn’t point the reburied bones in that felt like we didn’t want to take want to disturb any other graves direction. her away from that. She prob- in the area.

Seymour added the grave will ably had children and relatives He said his ancestors always not be marked to protect it from buried nearby.” buried their dead in a fetal po- would-be souvenir hunters.

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Firefighters responded immediately with one engine and the Nelson Police Department were also dispatched.

By the time the crew arrived, a bystander with a fire extinguisher had put the fire out.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

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Where’s the logic?

At long last the labour dispute between BC’s teachers and the provincial government is over and students returned to class on Monday. Thank goodness.

While we applaud both sides for finally reaching an agreement and ending this bitter dispute, we do have to wonder why it is necessary to hold a professional development day the first week back.

That’s right, school districts in the area have decided not to postpone the scheduled day off for students. Both School District 8, which includes schools in Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo, and the Slocan Valley, and School District 20 have proclaimed students do not have to go to school on Friday.

It’s hard for the average person to understand the logic behind that decision. While we concede that Pro-D days are important — allowing teachers and management to have school wide discussions and host learning and development sessions — it’s hard to justify closing schools for another day, especially during the first week back.

Parents have already been challenged

with the task of finding child care or activities for their children during the strike.

Now after being told that school is finally returning, they discover it is going to be a shortened week.

Considering the fact that three weeks of school have been lost, surely one Pro-D Day could be dropped from the schedule.

If not, due to contractual obligations, then at least postpone it until students and teachers are back into the rhythm of the school year.

School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) has decided to delay their Pro-D Day (which was scheduled for Monday, September 29) to allow students to get back into the regular routine of school.

That appears to be a better solution than interrupting the first week of learning. It also shows that changing a Pro-D Day is possible.

From a public relations point of view, keeping students out of school on Friday is a bit of a disaster for both teachers and districts at a time when both sides need to work on improving their image.

Monitoring Jumbo

I returned this week from the Jumbo Valley, having spent two weeks at the Jumbo Citizen’s Monitoring Camp.

As you may know, Glacier Resorts Ltd. is in a big hurry to substantially commence their mega-resort project in the Jumbo Valley. Their environmental assessment certificate is due to expire on October 12 if they don’t get this project started.

In their hurry to make some feeble mark of progress at this final hour, at least three excavators and crews of workers have been working daily in the wilderness of the Jumbo Valley.

The noise of machines building bridges, cutting trees, punching in roads, drilling wells, excavating clearings, digging pits and removing rock and soil for their construction emanates throughout the valley.

The Jumbo Glacier is the site of a proposed year-round ski resort.

Jumbo Creek runs dirty has been in violation of Confrom sediments they’ve dis- dition No. 88 which requires turbed. In the process, I believe that they keep ATVs and other they are violating many of their recreational vehicles out of the legally binding agreements with controlled recreation area. the Environmental Assessment Last fall, they installed a Office.

In my view, Glacier Resorts Continued on Page 7

Moving Balfour terminal mostly a fairy tale T he Ministry of Transportation’s reluctance to provide many details about the possibility of relocating the Balfour ferry terminal resulted in much unnecessary speculation last week.

It fell to MLA Michelle Mungall to downplay the story, explaining that with expensive upgrades planned to the dock, the ministry was simply making sure the ferry landing’s location still made sense.

Moving the terminal is barely an idea much less a reality, but in the absence of much concrete information, Facebook posts ran wild, many blasting the ministry for its supposed foolishness. It could have been avoided with a more fulsome explanation at the outset.

The news, such as it was, did make me wonder about the MV Balfour, which turned 60 this year without any fanfare. It’s now the longest serving ship in Kootenay Lake’s history, even longer than the 58 years the SS Moyie put in. (It won’t be until next year that the Moyie has been

out of service as long as it was in service. Now moored at Kaslo, it’s West Kootenay’s greatest artifact.)

Is the Balfour due for retirement and/or replacement? Mungall said as far as she knows, it’s still in fine shape, helped in part by its limited summer workouts.

Still, the day will come when a decision will have to be made about running two ferries. Will the Balfour be replaced with another vessel or will the Osprey 2000 be expected to handle summer traffic on its own? That might be one argument in favour of a new terminal with a shorter crossing time.

However, it would be an uphill fight. While the ministry hasn’t publicly stated Queens Bay is the preferred location for a new ferry terminal, I’m sure Queens Bay residents wouldn’t want it, and most Balfour residents — and businesses — wouldn’t want to lose it.

CROSSING TIMES: Even if a new terminal shaved a few min-

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utes off the Kootenay Lake ferry’s 35-minute sailing, its status as the world’s longest free ferry ride probably wouldn’t be in doubt.

That’s a title the Nelson Chamber of Commerce came up with in 1963 when tolls were lifted following the opening of the Kootenay Pass.

What’s the world’s second-longest free ferry ride? You don’t have to

TOAD MOUNTAIN MEMORIES: I recently wrote about the Morice family of Toad Mountain, who ran a hotel there in the days of the Silver King mine, and whose son Fred was born there.

Linda Morice, who provided the family photo that appeared with the column, has since informed me that David Morice’s niece was Lottie Fetterley, who with husband Burnie was very involved with the Nelson museum. They lived here from 1929 until her death in 1990.

Lottie, a native of Durham, Ont., wasn’t born until 1905, three years after David’s passing, and may not have known her uncle was a Nelsonarea pioneer. Alan Ramsden, who knew the Fetterleys well, said she

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look far: the Upper Arrow Lake ferry takes 25 minutes. (A new vessel was recently launched on that route but did not change the crossing time.)

The Staten Island ferry in New York, free since 1997, also takes about 25 minutes.

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never mentioned it.

Ramsden first visited the Silver King in 1938 or ’39 when many buildings were still standing. Just before the war, the company that owned the claims stopped paying a caretaker to shovel snow off the roofs and gave up its lease to Consolidating Mining and Smelting.

Ramsden recalls two or three very large wooden buildings, but can’t say if one might have been the Morice hotel.

“Some had signs of built-in bunks on one side and big but not fancy tables,” he says. “We stayed overnight while skiing up there. Several buildings were quite safe to be in.”

However, a heavy snow year in the 1940s spelled the end of them. When things started to collapse, Burnie Fetterley salvaged an assayer’s scale that is now in the permanent exhibit at Touchstones.

Touchstones also has a virtual exhibit devoted to the Silver King which you can find at bit. ly/1AVBVtS.

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New low in relationship The relationship between local governments and the provincial government reached a new low with the “leaking” of a so-called public sector review last week.

Undertaken by Ernst and Young as part of the BC Liberals’ core review, it claims that salaries and wages in local government are now higher than within core provincial government services.

Ernst and Young, in a note at the end of their report, state that it is “confidential” and that they “have not sought to establish the reliability of information given to us.”

Despite that, using 2006 Census of Canada data, Ernst and Young create a series of bar graphs purporting to show that salaries and wages are higher in certain local government sectors.

Since census data is self-reporting, nowhere does it compare education/training, years of experience and complexity of task. Managers in Vancouver, for example, have a higher and more broad range of population to deal with than, say, a manager in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Further, according to the latest MLS listings and BC Stats, a house in Greater Vancouver now costs on average $767,765, as compared to $276,535 in the Kootenays, and yet one of the proposals is for Vancouver, Nelson, Salmo and Silverton to sit at the same table to bargain union wages in a province-wide agreement.

Further, if local governments do not agree to this, the report recommends going as far as changing legislation, so as to force municipal and regional districts into line.

Having spent the last nine years trying to prevent provincial and federal governments from implementing more and more expensive regulations, rules and required services for local government to provide, I find it highly hypocritical that the provincial government would now come along and propose placing a cap on how much we can increase taxation.

That said, Ernst and Young, in Appendix B, page 49, indicate that there are approximately 57,980 employees in the regional and local government sector, as compared to 31,220 in the core

provincial public service. It would be interesting to know what that ratio looked like 20-plus years ago, before many responsibilities were transferred and/or downloaded.

At page 50 they then determine that the per capita cost to the taxpayer for the core public service and regional and local government is equal at $524. Therefore the exact cost per employee in regional and local government is in fact $282 per capita to the taxpayer, as against $524 for the core provincial public sector.

In this context the cross comparison done in Appendix C-1 at pages 51 to 54 is highly problematic statistically, because Ernst and Young’s own data shows that, on a per capita basis, regional and local government employees cost less overall.

It is a sad day in BC when the provincial government feels that it has to “leak” a report that was written without a single local government being consulted about the collection of the data upon which it was based.

Andy Shadrack RDCK Director Area D

Combined health efforts saved the day My wife experienced a bleed in one of her lungs recently. We were near Grand Forks and the staff at the hospital speedily called the ambulance from Trail.

The following morning the Trail ICU doctors called Dr. Foster, a lung specialist in Kelowna,

and my wife was flown to Kelowna General Hospital. Within three hours, a diagnosis and repair was completed to repair a ruptured blood vein in one lung.

The ICU doctors and staff were tremendous and gave all that was required to keep my wife

alive and nursed back to health.

We congratulate and thank the doctors, nurses, and ground and air ambulance staff in the excellent coordination and caring that was supplied in the health care operations in Grand Forks, Trail, and Kelow-

na hospitals. We are so blessed to have these highly trained and dedicated people serving the people in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions of BC. Many, many thanks.

Bob and Barb Johnson Nelson

Demonstrating a lack of respect Continued from Page 6 rinky-dink gate in the Farnham drainage that has been completely ineffective in keeping motorized traffic out. It probably wouldn’t help if they locked this gate since it’s so flimsily constructed and installed to begin with.

They have failed to keep motorized traffic out of the Jumbo side as well. (Note Jumbo Wilders support all traditional uses of the valley.)

I think in the past few weeks Glacier Resorts was in violation of Condition No. 154 as well, which requires that the public continue to have access to the Jumbo Valley for sightseeing and hunting.

Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice-president Grant Costello has repeatedly told members of the public that they are barred from accessing the entire upper Jumbo Valley, as though it is his private property. No hunting signs grace the barrier they have erected. People understand the safety requirements of staying away from active construction but to block the entire valley, which is Crown land and not entirely under construction is flagrantly illegal.

Why is the government not enforcing its own laws?

Why do the RCMP come to our camp on a regular basis to pester the committed and respectful senior citizens staffing the camp but do nothing about the violations of law by Glacier Resorts Ltd.?

Two judicial reviews are being sought — by the Ktunaxa First Nation and the West Kootenay Eco-

Society — about this development. Wouldn’t it make sense to deal with these concerns prior to damaging the Jumbo Valley?

But no, the whole process of permitting the Jumbo Resort and establishing the pseudo-town of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality has demonstrated that this government has little respect for the will of the residents of the Kootenays and the democratic process.

By not enforcing their own laws, the government is demonstrating a lack of respect for the judiciary and law. If the BC government is little more than an autocratic puppet for corporations, how can the public continue to support this charade? Will we continue to support this charade?

This government should not underestimate the great love that people of the Kootenays, indigenous and settler, progressive and conservative, feel for their homeplace.

The Purcell Range is the jewel of our ecosystems here, the cradle of genetic diversity for many wild species and a place where our spirits fuse with the wilderness, each in our own way.

We hike in Jumbo, we hunt in Jumbo, we run our businesses in Jumbo, we pray in Jumbo, we explore in Jumbo, we trap in Jumbo and we honour Jumbo just the way it is, wild.

K.L. Kivi Blewett

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Sep 24th - Beach House w/ guests Sep 25th - YukYuk’s Comedy Sep 26th - The Wooden Sky w/ High Ends Sep 27th - DJ Bryx Oct 1st - Deconstructing Dinner Film and Oyster Fest Oct 3rd - James Flavour (Dirt Crew) w/ Kali (Snailride) & Leif Oct 4th - Mat The Alien Oct 7th - DubFX - presented by AreaOne Events Oct 11th - Minnesota - presented by BassBizzNiz Oct 14th & 15th - Maceo Parker Oct 16th - Zion I w/ Aileron & VS. Oct 17th - Neighbour 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 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 Nov 10th - Buck 65 w/ guests Nov 17th -Tokyo Police Club, Said The Whale & The Pack A.D. Nov 20th - Elephant Man w/ guests Nov 21st - The Crooked Brothers w/ James Lamb - early show Nov 22nd - JPOD - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 12th - Stickybuds w/ guests Dec 19th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke

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Community Events Kaslo’s Cafe Langham Inspired Ideas speakers series continues with Keeping Arts and Culture Sustainable in Rural Communities on Thursday, September 25, 7 to 9 p.m.

A panel discussion with local Basin residents Joy Barrett (Nelson), Helen Sebelius (Slocan Valley), Sarah Lawless (Kaslo), and Deb Borsos (Argenta). Explore ideas of sustainability for the arts, culture and heritage in rural communities.

Dance the tango to rock and roll with the Mental Health Band (Rob Moore on guitar) at the Slocan Hall on Friday nights September 26, and October 3 8 p.m., $5 and on Sundays jam sessions 2 to 6 p.m. Camping at the Springer Creek RV Park and Campground.

With harvest season here again, it is time to get ready for the seventh annual Fall Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Market at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Contests for best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves, home baked pies and more. Live music by Morien Jones and Brian Rosen.

Nelson Legion’s Jam Session returns September 27. Come join the fun at 6 p.m. Members and guest welcome (membership available to the public).

Info: 250-352-6464 or 250352-7727.

Top of the Lake Community Shoreline Clean-Up on September 28. Take action against shoreline garbage the north end of Kootenay Lake. Meet at the Argenta boat launch at 10 a.m. Bring your boots and work gloves. There will be a barbecue and refreshments on the beach to fuel the volunteers!

Join Friends of the Lardeau River, the Kootenay Conservation Program and Friends of Kootenay Lake. Contact 250777-2955.

Free screening of the movie Breastmilk on October 1, 12 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Nelson Health Unit (2nd Floor, 333 Victoria Street). A

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com light lunch provided. The 90-minute film explores breastfeeding in relation to current female roles, expectations and ideals. This film takes a broad view on some of the real-life predicaments that may make it difficult to achieve both personal and societal goals with regards to breastfeeding.

On October 1, the Argenta post office will celebrate 100 years of postal service with the unveiling of three commemorative stamps at 2 p.m. Envelopes stamped with the new images will be available. Info: argentapo100@gmail.com.

Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus 50th Birthday Barbecue. Join the college on 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.

Weekly meetings 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.

Preschool Storytime at Nelson Public Library for two to three 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.

Wild and Wacky Wednesdays are back starting October 1. Friends, food and fun at the Nelson Public Library.

For youth ages 12 and up. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more info. jharris@nelson.ca .

The Nelson Knitting Co-op have an ongoing knitting group, every week on Thursdays 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 drop-

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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.

MONTHLY MEETINGS All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street.

Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1.

Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250352-7078 weekday afternoons.

The Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month, October 8, at 7 p.m. Families and individuals can meet with a support and education coordinator in person, by phone and email, to offer support and information for every stage of dementia.

Printed information, a strong website and newsletters are available and services are free.

Contact Gail Russell at 250352-7444, gailandnelson@ gmail.com.

On Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs) the Council of Canadians will have their regular monthly meeting. All welcome.

Info: 250-352-9871.

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: 250-3523583.

Workshops Kids learn to draw anime/ manga workshop on Sunday, September 28, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall for ages 10 and up. Taught by Freya Emery. $10 per person.

Nelson Hospice Society Grief Support series starts Thursday, October 2, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalein Hospice Centre. This four-week series is open to anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers.

Free but preregistration required. 250-352-2337 or info at nelsonhospice.org.

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.

Friends of the Library need your book donations now for the October 24 and 25 book sale. Bring your kindly used books to the Nelson Library Please leave donations with library staff. For information NelsonLibraryFriends@gmail. com or Catherine at 250-3525975.

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

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Entertainment listings

MOVIES Tonight at 7 p.m. the Civic Theatre presents Manet: Portraying Life, an exhibition on screen. This eagerly awaited exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts was the first ever retrospective devoted to the portraiture of Edouard Manet. Spanning the controversial artist’s entire career Manet: Portraying Life brought together works from across Europe, Asia and the USA. For more information visit civictheatre.ca

PRESENTS

Fall Fair Sep. 27

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Cottonwood Market

The Congress, starring Robin Wright, plays at the Civic tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Directed

by Ari Folman and based on the Stanislaw Lem novel, this PG-rated film follows an aging, out-of-work actress who accepts one last job without considering the consequences of her decision. For more information visit civictheate.ca.

ecosociety.ca closing night local chocolate maker showcase.

There will also be an all-new 100-mile pizza bar and BITE truck poutine bar. Info and tickets at deconstructingdinner.com

literary arts

Dolphin Tale 2 starts on September 26 at the Civic Theatre, and then plays until September 28. Showing are at 7 p.m. daily and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, this film follows young Sawyer Nelson and his dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin Winter, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over.

For more information visit civictheate.ca.

The Nelson Public Library celebrates its new history book with a special launch on Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Story of the Nelson Public Library, 1986 – 2013, written by Eileen Holland, takes readers through the history of the Nelson institution. Frances Welwood will appear as Mrs. A.J. McCulloch, secretary of the Nelson Library Association in 1899. Lisel Forst is preparing a comedy sketch for the event, and of course, the author herself will be on hand. Everyone is welcome.

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

New Society Publishers is a BC small 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

Sunny Drake will be performing a tender and hilarious multimedia show about a queer romance-aholic on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at Cafe Expressions. Cost is a sliding scale, $15 to $25.

The Capitol Theatre presents a tour-de-force performance from Toronto artist Evalyn Parry on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. Spin celebrates the bicycle as muse, musical instrument and agent of social change as inspired by the true story of Annie (Londonderry) Cohen Kopchovsky, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1894. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students. Buy your tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

Pilotcopilot Theatre presents the 10th anniversary performance of Dress, a multimedia one-man show written and performed by Lucas Myers. The show starts at the Capitol Theatre at 8 p.m. on October 3 and 4. Tickets are $20 for adult, $15 for students.

For more information visit capitoltheatre.ca.

Raven Meets the Monkey King will play as part of the Capitol Theatre Kids series on Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m. J, an inquisitive 11-year-old, dreams of becoming a rich and famous treasure hunter and hits the jackpot when she buys a mysterious box from a garage sale. Once she gets home the box magically opens. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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

Lucas Myers is remounting his one-man show Dress for its tenth anniversary at the Capitol Theatre on October 3 and 4. and high-spirited Carmen, his head is soon turned. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

Jeff and Lisel Forst star in Cop Shop / Grow Op, an encore performance of the award-winning play on October 26 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. Tickets are $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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

Toronto rockers The Wooden Sky are playing at Spiritbar on Friday, September 26 at 9 p.m. to promote their new album Let’s Be Ready.

High ends will play an opener set. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

On Friday, September 26, the After Work Dance Party with Clinton Swanson and friends at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill will start up again.

The night features Kelly Fawcett on vocals and guitar, Hawaiian musician Milly Mendoza on bass and Marvin Walker on drums, while

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

Visual arts On Friday, September 26, art exhibit Let Them Run will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar. The work is by 21 Columbia Basin residents who were invited to take part in a weekend of learning in beautiful Hidden Creek in the Salmo River Watershed.

Each artist then created a piece in their own medium based on their experience. The exhibition will run until November 8.

Swanson plays saxophone. Showtime is 7 to 10 p.m. Suggested donation at the door is $10.

The Smalls, beloved punk band of the ‘90s, have reunited. They will play in Nelson at Spiritbar on Tuesday, November 4. Tickets are $30.

Doors at 8 p.m. Show at 9 p.m. Special guest opener TBA.

Festivals The third annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival returns to Nelson with 11 food documentary films at three venues over the course of four days, October 1 to 4. The festival will feature an opening night oyster bar and

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s new boardroom furniture was used for the first time Thursday.

New tables and chairs formed the oval format with an individual microphone for each of the 20 directors.

Directors and the chair were adjusting to the new microphone system as the difference in voice level when using the mic was noticeable.

RDCK board chair John Kettle said the room can be used as an emergency services room too. He explained that the large oval structure breaks apart into separate desks, meaning staff would not have to be relocated in the event it was used as an emergency operations centre in an incident like the slide at Johnsons Landing.

“Over the life of this furniture, over the next 20 years, it will have served its purpose,“ said Kettle.

Last April RDCK directors approved a $182,000 contract with Graphic Office on Vancouver Island to supply new office furniture for their Nelson office. The

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furniture was part of an overall office renovation totalling about $662,000 before taxes. The board table and chairs alone cost over $36,000.

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Strategies for proper pruning

As the leaves fall off the trees and greenery thins out for the season, exposing branches and undergrowth along the way, homeowners may be tempted to prune their trees and shrubs. But while autumn pruning may seem like a good idea, many gardening experts say it is often best for homeowners to wait until winter or early spring before pruning.

Although pruning does thin out branches and tame spent blooms, which can be eyesores, pruning also stimulates new growth. Pruning in the autumn, when plants are naturally preparing to go dormant, can weaken the plants considerably. This can compromise their chances of surviving into the next growing season.

Fall temperatures also can be deceiving. While it may be warm during the day when the sun is shining, temperatures can quickly drop overnight. Pruning during the warmth of day, when the sap has risen in the plants, may deplete energy from the plant. When the mercury drops at night, the plant can suffer.

If you must spend time in the yard in the fall, tend to the leaves and debris that have already fallen to the ground rather than focusing energy on fall pruning. If you have been diligent during the spring and summer, your shrubs and other plants likely won’t need pruning at this time of year.

Wait until winter before taking out the shears. At this point, the woody parts of many plants are dormant and will not be harmed or primed to grow by the pruning. Chances are you won’t prune too much as well, as chilly temperatures will keep you from spending too much time outdoors.

When it’s time to prune, consider these other pointers. * Keep tools clean and in good working order. You risk injury if your tools are dull and in poor shape overall. Spend time sharpening pruners and keep manual tools oiled and clean. Debris can lodge itself in clippers, making it more difficult to open and shut them. Wash and dry tools after use, especially when dealing with diseased plants. Otherwise you risk spreading disease to healthy plants. * Cut back stems completely. It’s usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches. * Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed. * Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.

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When Judy Banfield first created her “fiction novel” business plan, she never dreamed that 20 years later she would be a successful business owner in Nelson’s downtown core.

But the owner of Mountain Baby on Baker Street has enjoyed a steady climb to success since she first opened her shop, called Comfort and Joy, in a small “sliver” of a space on Ward Street — ­ a space she quickly outgrew.

“At that time it was so hard to get spaces. We waited and waited to get that space and then we waited and waited to get another space,” she said.

Banfield switched to a retail store after first running a little home-based business.

“I was selling baby slings and breast pumps because you could not get them anywhere.”

She, along with her now exhusband, decided to move the business forward.

“None of us had any idea what we were doing. No business background. My first business plan was like a fiction novel. It was such a fantasy, so outlandish.”

But she was so clear in her vision of what experience she wanted the customers and the children to have, she has turned that fantasy into reality.

As the business continued to expand, the shop moved again.

Eight years ago, she moved into her present shop. It was at that time Banfield decided to change the company name to Mountain Baby.

“I wanted the name of the business to reflect the town more. I decided I wanted to focus more on getting families outdoors and there really was nothing like that in town.”

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Focusing on a back-to-nature theme, she started to bring in snowshoes, skis, backpacks and other outdoor wear and supplies designed for children.

Looking back, Banfield said she never expected to be in business for two decades.

“I didn’t even think that far ahead. I couldn’t even imagine it.”

She said hitting the 20-year milestone was a shock.

“I thought ‘Wow, that’s a long time. That’s a lot of my life that I’ve been doing this.”’

Last Thursday, as part of her 20th anniversary celebration, Banfield hosted the monthly Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business event.

A large crowd of local business people attended the socializing event, to both network and congratulate Mountain Baby on its success.

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Reach a Reader

Thousands of British Columbians do not possess the literacy skills needed to succeed, impacting everything from healthcare to employment.

In BC, 40 per cent of adults have difficulty reading a newspaper, filling out a work application form, reading a bus schedule, or understanding a lease and close to 50 per cent of adults do not have the skills necessary to calculate a tip, create a budget or understand credit card interest rates.

Even more concerning is the fact that almost four in 10 youths aged 15 have insufficient reading skills and 16 per cent of BC youths are not graduating from high school. These statistics have serious implications on society, as literacy rates impact every aspect of our lives: healthcare, education, crime rates, employment and economic status.

This month, Black Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are joining forces to raise funds and awareness about the importance of literacy with the fourth annual Reach a Reader campaign. The campaign will culminate with community leaders and volunteers hitting the streets across the Columbia Basin and Boundary to distribute special editions of local papers and collect donations in support of community-based literacy programs.

The Reach a Reader campaign coincides with Decoda Literacy Solutions’ inaugural Literacy is Life Campaign; a province-wide fundraising and aware-

ness campaign designed to create a new, modern understanding of literacy and raise funds to ensure that community-based literacy programs across British Columbia can support the people who depend on them.

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy executive director Ali Wassing says “We have been gratified to see the high level of support and enthusiasm for our annual partnership with Black Press on the Reach a Reader campaign. This fall, in tandem with the launch of Decoda’s Literacy is Life provincial campaign and the hugely successful Raise-a-Reader campaign in the Lower Mainland we look forward to a banner year for literacy.”

Everyone is a teacher, and we are all learners.

Importance of literacy

Literacy Matters for the Economy: A one per cent increase in literacy levels would raise Canada’s productivity by 2.5 per cent, or an estimated $32 billion boost to our annual GDP. Literacy Matters for Health: Thirty per cent of those with high literacy say they have excellent health, compared to 19 per cent of those with low literacy. Researchers estimate that three to five per cent of total health care costs are due to limited understanding about health information.

This translates into $680 million each year in BC. Literacy Matters for Seniors: Literacy skills may decline with age due to health problems and lack of use. Over 70 per cent of seniors have low literacy. Seniors with low literacy may have problems filling out pension forms or understanding medical information.

Literacy Matters for Immigration: By 2030, immigration is expected to provide 100 per cent of new labour force growth. 60 per cent of immigrants with a first language other than English have literacy levels below a high-school graduate. Over one quarter of BC’s population was born outside of Canada.

Literacy Matters for Aboriginal People: Aboriginal students make up 10 per cent or more of the school population in many school districts.

School completion rates for Aboriginal people remain below 50 per cent, compared with 79 per cent for the general student population.

Literacy Matters for Families: Reading to children before they start school helps develop their language skills and their interest in reading and learning in general. The children of parents with higher education levels have higher literacy levels, and much of the benefit comes with high school graduation.

Literacy Matters for Children and Youth: In BC, one in four children is “developmentally vulnerable” when beginning kindergarten and one student in five is not completing high school in the expected time. Almost four in 10 youths aged 15 have insufficient reading skills.

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Meet Nelson’s new Rotary Exchange Student from Brazil Greetings, My name is Natália, I am 15 years-old, and participating of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, living in Nelson. It has always been a dream to me to travel the world, but not just as some tourist, I want to really get to know and live the culture of the places that I go and this program seemed like an amazing opportunity to do so.

I have always loved to draw, it’s something that I do to relax because it gives me such a peace, whenever a feel anxious or anything, it’s like a escape to me. I also really love to read and listen to music.

I come from a big island in Northeast of Brazil called São Luís, with a population of approximately on million people. It is the only city in Brazil founded by the French, then invaded by the Dutch; and colonized by the Portuguese later. And, like the rest of Brazil, São Luís has, in its composition, European, indigenous and African ancestries.

Main photo: Fraser East (l), presents Tai How, shown with his mother Karen Armstrong , with the Skullcaps Longboard sponsored in part by Tribute Board Shop.

Cutout photo: The Rotary Club of Nelson’s Raffle in support of the Nelson Skatepark successfully raised funds to match a Rotary Foundation Grant for the installation of three benches and a water fountain at the very busy Nelson Skatepark. Fraser East (l), and Dave Douglas (r) present Craig Wilkinson with his kayak sponsored in part by Hellman Canoes.

It has a developed industrial sector seeing as the large corporations and several companies have settled in the city due to its privileged geographic position between the North and Northeast regions of the country.

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student I seek to learn the most about the culture and the people of Canada and at the same time represent my country the best I can.

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Nelson Rotary’s Outbound Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Sabine Stroich (far right) is currently living in Japan. She is pictured here with other students from France, the USA and Mexico.

Call for all applicants for Rotary Youth Exchange program Rotary Youth Exchange is the world’s most experienced student exchange program, backed by the world’s largest and finest service organization, Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Nelson is seeking applicants for “long term exchange” and “short term exchange”.

Long Term Exchange: The Rotary Long Term Youth Exchange Program is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18.5 on August 1 of the departure year. The exchange runs an academic year, 10-12 months, during which the student is sponsored by a local Rotary Club, lives with host families, and attends school in one of approximately 70 host countries. This program aims to promote peace and inter-country understanding, while providing a challenging and enriching experience for selected student participants. The flat fee for participation in the Long Term Exchange program is $6,000.00 US. Short Term Exchange: The Rotary Short Term Youth Exchange Program is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18.

The exchange runs for 6 weeks in summer, during which the student is sponsored by a local Rotary Club and lives with a host family. Applicants are matched with a student of similar age, gender and interests.

The 2 students are together in each others’ homes for six weeks total. The administrative fee per student is US$500. Other costs include airfare, visa and personal expenses.

Information Meeting for Prospective Applicants Wendy Lacroix will host an informational meeting for interested students and their parents in the library at LVRogers Secondary School in Nelson on October 2 at 7 p.m. Application forms will be available at that time and need to be submitted soon thereafter. Prospective applicants and their parents will be interviewed on October 16, 2014. Application forms of qualified and recommended applicants will be submitted to the Rotary District 5080 Rotary Youth Exchange Committee which will interview candidates in Spokane in November.

For more information, go to www.rotary5080ye.org or contact Wendy Lacroix by e-mail: wendylacroix@shaw.ca or by phone: 250-352-3878.

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Nelson Leafs forward Matt MacDonald watches as the puck goes in behind Kamloops Storm goalie Bailey De Palma during first period action Saturday. The Leafs lost the game 5-4 in overtime.

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The Nelson Leafs lost their first game of the young season, dropping a 5-4 overtime decision to the visiting Kamloops Storm.

Saturday night’s contest was an up-and-down battle. Nelson took the lead 1-0 in the first period when Patrick Croome put the puck past Kamloops goaltender Bailey De Palma.

In the second, Kamloops stormed back. Addison Bazian and Ryan Keis scored to give the Storm a 2-1 lead.

It looked as though the Storm would increase that lead when they went on the powerplay, but Nelson’s Nolan Percival scored a shorthanded goal to tie the game at two.

What should have been a turn in momentum backfired as Kamloops scored two goals in the final 68 seconds of the middle frame to take a 4-2 lead.

At the beginning of the third, the momentum shifted again as Nelson got goals from Robson Cramer and Croome to tie the game at 4-4.

Despite constant offensive two goals late in the second. It’s pressure, the Leafs could not a learning thing. We have to give score again and the game went credit to Kamloops, they are a into overtime. good team. They played hard.

During overtime, the Leafs They probably played harder kept the pressure on, not allow- than we did.” ing the Storm to get out of their While the Leafs’ work ethic own end. was strong at times, lapses in But with less than two min- judgment cost the local squad, utes to go, Kamloops broke out especially with the two late goals of their zone and forward Ad- in the second. dison Bazian “Two guys took a soft shot lost their assignLATEST SCORES which eluded ments on the Leafs goaltender draw and didn’t Friday, September 19 Adam Maida tie up their man Beaver Valley 0 Nelson 8 and went into and our defence Chase 8 Grand Forks 4 the net to end wasn’t strong Saturday, September 20 the game. enough with the Kamloops 5 Nelson 4 “It’s probably guy going to the Sicamous 6 Grand Forks 5 one that Adam net either... just Spokane 2 Beaver Valley 1 would like to mistakes early have back,” said in the year.” coach David McLellan after the But a few adjustments in loss. “It hit him in the glove. It between the second and third happens. It’s unfortunate. He’s period brought the Leafs back better than that.” into the game. Unfortunately it While disappointed in the wasn’t enough. loss, McLellan said there were The loss came one night after plenty of positives in the game. the Leafs pounded the Beaver “We got a point. We battled Valley Nitehawks 8-0 on the our way back after going down road.

“It’s always a coach’s nightmare when you come off an eight buzz win. You usually get some sort of letdown,” said McLellan.

Friday’s lopsided victory saw the Leafs firing on all cylinders as they traveled to Fruitvale and hammered the Nitehawks.

It was a dominating performance by the Nelson squad that saw seven players tally goals in the contest.

Austin Lindsay, Rayce Miller and Blair Andrews scored first period goals to give the Leafs a 3-0 lead after one frame.

The Leafs added four more in the second. Cody Paivarinta, Robson Cramer, Matt MacDonald and Miller (his second of the game) scored for Nelson.

Branden Chow scored the only goal of the third.

Brett Soles picked up the shutout in the Leafs’ net.

LEAF NOTES: Assistant coach Sean Dooley has returned to the Leafs’ fold. Dooley, who originally decided not to coach this year, changed his mind and rejoined the club.

LEAFS HOCKEY

HOME FRI. SEPT. 26th 7:00 PM vs.

Kimberley Dynamiters

HOME SUN. SEPT. 28th 2:30 PM vs.

Sicamous Eagles

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Golden 6 3 2 0 1 7 Kimberley 3 3 0 0 0 6 Fernie 4 3 1 0 0 6 Creston Valley 4 0 3 0 1 1 Columbia Valley 3 0 3 0 0 0

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Revelstoke 4 3 1 0 0 6 100 Mile House 4 3 1 0 0 6 Kamloops 5 3 2 0 0 6 Sicamous 5 3 2 0 0 6 Chase 4 1 2 0 1 3 Okanagan Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Osoyoos 4 4 0 0 0 8 Summerland 4 3 1 0 0 6 Princeton 4 2 1 1 0 5 Kelowna 4 1 2 1 0 3 N. Okanagan 4 1 2 0 1 3

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

GP 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 3 3 2

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

GOALTENDERS Brett Soles Adam Maida

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HOME FRI. OCT. 3rd 7:00 PM vs.

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P 7 6 4 4 4 4 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0

AVG SV% 1.50 .952 3.58 .881

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Playoff battles are heating up

Nelson Youth Soccer Association www.nys.ca Nelson Youth Soccer Association Kootenay Co-op took on the Innkeepers during the Nelson City Soccer playoffs on Sunday. Kootenay Co-op won Nelson Youth Soccer www.nys.ca 3Association -1. The Co-op will now face the Old Dogs FC while the Innkeepers battle the U18 Nelson Selects. Both games Nelson Youth Soccer Association take place Saturday at 3:45 p.m. in Lakeside Park. www.nys.ca Will Johnson photo www.nys.ca

2014 /15 Nelson Indoor Soccer 2014/15 Nelson Indoor Soccer 2014/15 Nelson Indoor Soccer 2014/15 Nelson Indoor Soccer 2014/15 Indoor Soccer 308 Cedar St. Nelson, B.C.Nelson V1L 2B9 phone: 250-551-6974 email:indoorsoccer@nys.ca

The Nelson Youth Soccer308 Association is pleased to 2B9 announce registration for 2014/15 fall and winter, Cedar St. Nelson, B.C. V1L phone: that 250-551-6974 email:indoorsoccer@nys.ca indoor soccer programs 308 is now under way on our website www.nys.ca.

Registration will be open until Oct. 8 308Cedar CedarSt. St.Nelson, Nelson,B.C. B.C.V1L V1L2B9 2B9phone: phone:250-551-6974 250-551-6974email:indoorsoccer@nys.ca email:indoorsoccer@nys.ca with early bird pricing available until Oct. 3. Youth and adult programs will be running at the indoor soccer facility, 308 Cedar St. inFEES Nelson, starting 14. Space so of please INDOOR FOR 2014/15 Oct. SEASON - Based is on limited 2015 Date Birth register early to avoid disappointment.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the field!ends Oct 3 Early bird price Full price after Oct 3 INDOOR FEES FOR 2014/15 SEASON - Based on 2015 Date of Birth Payment must be made by Early of bird price ends Oct 3 INDOORFEES FEESFOR FOR2014/15 2014/15SEASON SEASON--Based Basedon on2015 2015Date Date Birth Oct 3 to be eligible INDOOR of Birth Youth House Leagues Youth House Leagues YouthHouse House Leagues Mini Leagues Youth Mini Mini Youth Mini

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Online registration for the new season of indoor soccer is now available. Nelson Youth Soccer encourages players to sign up now as spaces are filling up quickly.

Kevin Mills file photo

Nelson Youth Soccer online registration open

Indoor season approaches The indoor soccer season is upon us, and Nelson Youth Soccer is now ready to start taking online registrations.

“It has been a lot of work getting this up and running on such a short time,” said Chuck Bennett, Nelson Youth Soccer chair.

“However our volunteers have really done a great job getting this going so quickly.”

Registrations were available online at nys.ca last Monday and already registrations are rolling in for the 2014/15 fall and winter sessions.

Registration will be open until October 8 with early bird pricing available until October 3. Youth and adult programs will be running at the indoor soccer facil-

ity, 308 Cedar Street in Nelson, starting October 14.

“There are no major changes from last year’s format,” said Bennett.

The mini leagues will continue to be held on the weekends for those young players aged four to seven years old. The youth leagues, ages eight to 14-plus years old will run weekdays.

There will also be a rep development program similar to previous years as well as the usual variety of adult leagues.

“Space is always limited so please register early to avoid disappointment,” added Bennett.

“We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the field.”

Nelson Youth Soccer recently purchased the indoor facility and have been somewhat under the gun to get the programming and registration up and running.

“It hasn’t been without its challenges, and I am sure there will still be a few more glitches as we learn how to offer indoor programming,” said Bennett. “We again are going to really count on the patience and understanding our membership.”

For more information contact Nelson Youth Soccer at our new indoor phone number and email address, which is indoorsoccer@ nys.ca and 250-551-6974.

You can also find all of this information on our website atnys.ca.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

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PURSUANT to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, on the 29th of September 2014 in the Council Chambers of the City of Nelson at the hour of 10:00 in the morning, the Collector shall offer for sale by Public Auction each and every parcel of real property upon which any of the taxes are delinquent.

The following real property shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of delinquent taxes:

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, certified cheque or bank draft, a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, certified cheque or bank draft by 3:00 p.m., the same day.

Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.

The City of Nelson makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to research the properties and make all necessary inquires to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

Red Dog has its day During the first round of playoffs in the Nelson City Soccer League on Sunday afternoon, Selkirk Eyecare and Red Dog (dark jerseys) faced down in Lakeside Park. Red Dog won 2-0.

Will Johnson photo

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

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Fall sports are upon us Starting this month the MEND program (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do It!) is a free, fun, healthy living program for children aged seven to 13 who are above a healthy weight.

It is a 10-week family-based education program designed to help children and their families get fitter, healthier and happier.

The program facilitates safe, effective and lasting lifestyle changes by improving children’s physical activity levels, nutrition and selfesteem. Families take part in fun, two-hour sessions twice a week for 10 weeks that combine active living (physical exercise), healthy eating and behaviour change. For information please contact: Cathy Potkins by email cpotkins@rdck. bc.ca or 250-505-4708 n Selkirk College is offering drop-in classes for $3.50: Drop-in soccer Mondays runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., drop-in basketball Tuesdays runs 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. The volleyball league on Wednesdays runs October 1 to December 17 Registration fee is $40. n Two combination sports are beginning to flourish in Nelson. The first is the Nelson Community Display Team combining groups of gymnastics, rhythmic dance, hooping, acrobatics and circus performers from two local clubs — Rhythmic Dimensions and Glacier Gymnastics. The team has aspirations to attend a world display gymnastic event in Helsinki Finland and is looking for new members to join the team. Contact Gisele at 250-505-1812 for more info.

The second group, the World Gymnaestrada is a world-wide, noncompetitive, gymnastics for all event (including rhythmics, dance, acro-

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batics, trampoline, tumbling, areal silks, circus and more) held every four years and attracting the largest number of active participants of any gymnastics event. Participation is for everybody, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, culture, ability or social standing; a true celebration of dynamic movement. Contact Glacier Gymnastics for more. n Indoor soccer is starting soon.

Nelson Youth Soccer has recently taken over the indoor soccer facility and is working hard to ease the transition into Fall youth and adult league schedule.

Check the NYS website (nys.ca) for registration information, which is now up and running. Previous adult and youth participants will enjoy the same programs as before with just a few planned facility improvements. Those new to the program can play in divisions aged between four and 14+ years, in Rep development and Adult League – Men’s Open, Ladies, Men’s 35+, and Co-Ed. Schedules will also be out very shortly. n The Whitewater Ski Team club

is getting ready for another epic season. Dryland training for ski racers U12 and up begins October 7. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Meet at Lakeside park and dress for the weather. New skiers interested in joining the team are welcome to come give it a try.

Contact presidentwh2oskiteam@ gmail.com before you register. For more information go to whitewaterskiteam.ca n Bring balance to everyday life with Tai Chi for Health. Clear your mind. Gradually relieve stress and tension. Strengthen your muscles and bones. Tai Chi is a non-impact, relaxing and gentle moving form that promotes balance and strength through its healing movements. Classes accommodate adults of all ages and fitness levels, providing individual attention and guidance as needed. Morning and evening classes are Wednesdays, beginning October 1 at the Kootenai Pilates Centre, 540 Baker Street, Nelson. Ten week session fee is $150 (includes tax). For information or to register contact Sandra at 250551-0866 or sandra@qi-taichi.ca.

Also classes at the Procter/Harrop Seniors’ Centre on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning on September 25. For more information please contact Sharon at rsboldt@telus.net n Nelson Curling Centre is looking forward to the new season with its open house week October 7 to 9. NCC Open House and League nights practice and try it for free at 7 to 9 p.m. On October 9 at 7 p.m. pre-season registration party and practice takes place. Leagues begin the week of October 14 – Men’s, Women’s, Daytime and Mixed Social. October 18 is family day at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Jenna is loved and missed by mother, Kelly Bloy (Cyr), father, Daniel Bloy, sister Laura Bloy (Darren), niece Ella, nephew Ryen, grandparents Roger and Patricia Cyr, Dan and Cheryl Bloy, aunt Sharleen McBlain (Dave), uncle Brian Bloy (Leeann), cousins Chalise and Jayden McBlain, Katie Bloy with many more great uncles, aunts and cousins and many friends.

Friends and family are welcome to attend in our loss Monday September 29th at 11 am at the United Church, Fruitvale BC with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Rossland, BC. at 1pm. You are welcome to attend in our loss.

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It is with great love and much sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Gertrude Konkin, at the age of 92 at Talarico Place Care Centre, Castlegar, B.C. Gertie, the youngest child of Annie and Harry Kanigan, was born on March 20, 1922 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan. In 1935, the family moved to Perry Siding where Gertie resided until she married Fred Konkin and moved to Slocan Park in 1942. In 1989, they moved to Ootishenia and finally to Castlegar in 1996.

Raising four daughters, farming and growing a huge garden kept Gertie and Fred extremely busy.

However, this did not prevent her from her love of singing in traditional Doukhobor choirs, at USCC prayer meetings and community celebrations. Gertie enjoyed singing duets with her friend, Nora Laktin with whom she produced an album entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Love of Godâ&#x20AC;? in 1968. She also enjoyed singing with her brothers.

Gertieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family was always her priority and it was important to her to keep in touch regularly. Her grandchildren were especially precious to her. We all will cherish the memories that she has left us. She always enjoyed entertaining and socializing - keeping in touch with past acquaintances and making new friends. Gertie was an active lifetime member of the USCC and throughout all her years she was sustained by a strong Christian faith.

Gertie enjoyed growing and preserving fruit and vegetables for display at numerous fall fairs in the Kootenay area. This resulted in her receiving many grand aggregate trophies and awards some of which are on display at the Castlegar museum.

Gertie will be remembered for her care of and concern for others, kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, hospitality and zest for life. In spite of her illness, she never lost these qualities nor the ability to give good advice and encouragement. Gertie was a great cook and could easily provide a meal for any number of unexpected guests at any time. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting.

Gertie and Fred enjoyed travelling. They frequented local hot springs (often with their camper van) and visited their daughters in Kamloops and Mission.

International trips included Mexico, Cuba, Russia, Hawaii, Texas and California.

Left to remember her warmly are her daughters Anne (Ernie), Sharon, Gail (Merv), Lou (Al); grandchildren Suzanna, Brad, Becky, Hank, Tara, Jeff and Todd; grandchildren Avery, Tyler, Jacob and Aiden; and many nieces and nephews.

Gertie was predeceased by her brother Pete in 2011, brother Nick in 2008, grandson Bob in 2007, husband Fred in 2004, mother Annie in 1972, father Harry in 1953 and brother Fred in 1943.

Special thanks to all the staff at Talarico Place for their exceptional care and support, Dr. Merritt, relatives and friends that visited during her illness, Castlegar Funeral Chapel, the singers at the service, the cooks that will provide lunch and the grave diggers that will prepare the final resting place.

Funeral services will be held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014 with internment at Slocan Park Cemetery followed by lunch at Slocan Park Community Hall. Jordan Wren of Castlegar Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Job Description: Canadian Mountain Holidays is currently recruiting for a full time, year-round experienced and creative chef to run the day-to-day operations of the kitchen at the CMH K2 Rotor Lodge in the scenic lakeside town of Nakusp, BC. The 48 room lodge offers an a la carte menu year round and opens itself up as a Heli-Skiing clubhouse in the winter months. Come be a part of the CMH team at K2 Rotor Lodge!

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

Garage Sales 5 Family Multi Garage Sale!

901 West Richards St, (Townhouse Complex near golf course) Sat Sept 27th 9am-2pm

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 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

Community Access program Youth Intern

K2 ROTOR LODGE

formerly 4730 Canyon/ Lister Rd BC

Misc. for Sale

Help Wanted

35 hrs/week @ $12/hr October 6 – March 28, 2015 You will design and deliver internet and computer training sessions to the public. Excellent people skills and knowledge of computers and software applications required. Open to eligible youth aged 15 – 30. Full job description Application Deadline September 30, 2014 4:30pm Full job description and eligibility requirements at: http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ Resumes and cover letters to: June Stockdale, Chief Librarian Nelson Public Library jstockdale@nelson.ca

New location!

3111 Hwy 3 Erickson, BC 250-402-3056

Services

Education/Tutoring

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

TUTORING for BC Chemistry 11 or 12. Very experienced in teaching and tutoring. $20/h (1st session free). Email dcolgur@gmail.com

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard 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 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Home Improvements

YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (KOOTENAY) LTD

FAX # 1-250-352-2172 or EMAIL kootenay@yrb.ca

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

Houses For Sale TRAIL, 1134 Marianna Cres.

Spotless, bright, updated, move-in ready 2bdrm. home in desirable location. Won’t last long at $189,900. Photos at kijiji ID# 1011459826. Call to view 250-364-1940.

Arrow Lakes News is looking for drivers Looking for responsible, energetic people to be drivers.

Required to deliver the paper to Canada Post and store and dealer drops around the community. The paper is delivered to various routes including Nakusp, Burton and Fauqier. Must be physically fit and a vehicle is required!

We pay $25 per hour all in for drivers. This job should take no more than two hours per week.

Please apply to: Liz Simmons Nelson Star Circulation 514 Hall Street 250-352-1890 ext 210 circulation@nelsonstar.com

Rentals

Male, 30 yrs req housing between Balfour & Castlegar, near public transit. Can afford $400/m. Easygoing, responsible & hardworking. Good Ref avail. Dave 250 921-4502 Responsible 30 yr old man req housing in Nelson to reach F/T employment. Own or shared considered. Pet friendly, can garden & prefer raw food/veg, organic environment. Can afford $500-550/m & has good refs. Nathan nathan.hine@gmail.com or call 352-9876

Transportation

Auto Financing

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent ROSSLAND, 1 Bdrm ground level, lrg yard, quiet, clean, parking, W/D. NS/NP. $550+ utils. (250)509-0906.

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house for rent near Nelson Bridge. Avail immed N/S Small dog considered $1050/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136

Rooms for Rent 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

Townhouses GLENMERRY 3Bd., laminate floor on top & main, fenced yard, N/S.$900. 250-551-1106

Legal Notices

YRB requires equipment operators for the upcoming winter season at the Nelson, Winlaw, Salmo, Kaslo, Nakusp, Edgewood, New Denver, Crawford Bay and Creston locations in the Central Kootenay area.

YRB (Kootenay) Ltd. 110 Cedar Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 6H2

Real Estate

Castlegar or Nelson: Two single men, 50’s, salesman & bookbinder seeking quiet affordable housing for Oct 1st.

Can help with maintenance, snow removal etc. Good refs avail. Both clean, quiet & considerate. Allan 250 354-4858

The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please send/fax/email your resume along with a recent BC driver’s abstract and your preference of area to:

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

Want to Rent

A full job description and requirements is available on our employment page. Please apply online at www.cmhski.com.

0inimum quali¿cations include Class licence with air endorsement, previous driving experience and ability to carry out duties in an outdoor, all weather environment on both day and night shifts. 0ust be physically ¿t.

Merchandise for Sale

Cars - Domestic 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring, 195000 km, 4dr, full set of winter & summer tires both only used one season. $2000 OBO. Text 250 505-2639 or email lizsimm@yahoo.ca for more info

2007 Honda CRV, 118,000 km, fully loaded w/leather seats, 2 sets of tires on rims $17,500 OBO 505-2514

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

Legal Notices

Unit Price TENDERS INVITED by AM FORD SALES LTD from bone fide Contractors to construct: PARKING LOT AND RETAINING WALL At AM Ford Plus located on Highway 3B at Waneta Mall on: Lot 1, Plan EPP12291, DL 4598, KD Work consists of: 1. Excavation and removal of approximately a. 900 cubic meters topsoil b. 6,300 cubic meters of subsurface soil 2. Supply and installation of approximately 202 Concrete Block Retaining Wall Tender documents and instructions to tender may be obtained from the Project Manager: Elmer Verigin, BE., P.Eng., E Verigin Consultants (EVC) 145 – 4200 Grandview Drive Castlegar, B.C. V1N 4X6 (250) 304 2801 (O) (250) 608 2215 (Cell) EMVerigin@shaw.ca Tenders close at the offices of EVC at 1:00 P.M., September 30, 2014. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

All Contractors must schedule a site visit with the Project Manager.

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

Nelson Star Wednesday, September 24, 2014

nelsonstar.com healthy weight? 23 1 in 3 kids are above a healthy weight

Dairy Queen season is almost over!

NELSON YOUTH SOCCER AGM & NELSON INDOOR SOCCER GRAND OPENING

Sept 25th-28th There is still time for more DQ Sandwich, DQ Pizza, Dilly Bar and Buster Bar & they are on special!

Next September Is Session yourstarts child a 29, 2014! Call us for more information healthy weight? at 250 505 1 in 3 4708! kids are above a healthy weight

You are invited to the NYS OPEN HOUSE and AGM Thursday October 9th, 2014 @ Nelson Indoor Soccer Facility 308 Cedar Street Drinks and Appetizers will be served

Come and see us while quantities last!

724 Nelson Avenue

Doors open at 6.30pm, AGM starts at 7.00pm

NYS.CA

NELSON INDOOR SOCCER

250.551.6974

308 CEDAR ST

MEND is a fun, free healthy lifestyle program that empowers children and their families to become fitter and healthier through group sessions that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

Where families get fit and healthy together

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ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society) and the public participating in the group’s 20th annual AIDS Walk for Life on Saturday.

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20th annual AIDS Walk for Life

Raising awareness and funds Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

Members of ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society) and the public participated in the group’s 20th annual AIDS Walk for Life on Saturday.

A drumming circle and song preceded the walk down Baker Street to Lakeside Park.

The event is held to help raise awareness and prevent the stigma of HIV/AIDS. Walk organizer Erynn Davis said the walk as a fundraiser has been “super successful” as they have surpassed their goal of $5,000.

“The funds raised here go to people living here with HIV/AIDS to help pay for treatment and transportation for treatment in Vancouver, or for food and other services they may need,” said Davis.

Once at Lakeside Park, Davis spoke on behalf of local MLA Michelle Mungall and Cheryl Dowden spoke on behalf of MP Alex

Atamanenko. Marilyn James from the Sinixt Nation spoke before the barbecue in the Rotary shelter.

Paul, from Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets, and James Lamb performed at the event.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) weakens the immune system, the body’s built-in defense system to fight against disease and illness.

However, people can have HIV for years without feeling symptoms and not knowing they have it. Because of this, it’s important to be regularly tested every three months, or whenever HIV could have passed has happened.

Who can have HIV? Anyone can be infected with HIV, no matter their age, gender, race, ethnic origin or sexuality. As of 2011 approximately 71,300 Canadians were living with HIV,

which represents an increase of 7,300 people (11 per cent) since 2008.

HIV can only be transmitted from contact with other’s intimate bodily fluids or blood; it cannot be passed through healthy, unbroken skin, or any form of casual contact such as saliva, urine, tears or sweat.

Having accurate information and a clear understanding is a starting point to improving living conditions for members of the community that are living with HIV. Stigma hurts, so people are encouraged to adjust language and attitudes.

There is no cure for HIV, however there are treatments that can help someone that is HIV positive live a long and otherwise healthy life. However it is not just treatment; support and information need to be given which is something ANKORS provides.

For any further questions or concerns please visit catie.ca or contact ANKORS at 250-505-5506 or visit ankors.bc.ca.

Georama’s HUGE Yard Sale CONTINUES this Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday!

Added to our list is all perennials

Buy one get One Free !

Just a short, scenic drive 5 min West of Nelson on Granite Road www.georamagrowers.com • 250-352-3468 Monday to Sat 8 to 5:30 • Open Sundays 10 to 4

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

PENTICTON

1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS

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101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. (250) 493-3800

VERNON

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KAMLOOPS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

PENTICTON

ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

KELOWNA

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600 Wireless Audio Streaming

Wireless Audio Streaming

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

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CASTLEGAR

Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880

CRANBROOK

215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 101 Kootenay St. North (250) 365-6455 (250) 426-8927

TELUS KIOSK

NELSON

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258

300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600