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Deb Kozak announced Sunday afternoon that she will be the third candidate for the Nelson mayoral seat in the upcoming election, vying for a spot against retired police officer Pat Severyn and incumbent John Dooley.

Kozak made her announcement shortly after returning from the Union of BC Municipalities in Whistler conference.

“I’m feeling calm and centred. I’m really relieved that I’ve come to a decision, because I’ve wrestled with it for months.” said the 60-year-old city councillor. “It’s time. I’ve been on council nine years and I thought ‘throw your hat in’.”

Kozak first moved to Nelson in 1983, when her husband was offered a job in the area, and they raised their children here. Kozak recently became a grandmother for the first time.

“I’ve loved Nelson ever since I stepped foot in it.

I’ve been passionate about working and volunteering in the public and private sectors, I’ve gotten to know

a lot of people, and for me the most important part of this community is its diversity and its passion. I want to see that continue.”

Around the time of her arrival, Nelson was in an economic downturn due to the closing of the Kootenay Forest Products plant and David Thompson University Centre. She was amazed at the time by the bold decision-making on the part of city council.

“It was a very frightening time. But it was at that time that the council of the day took a bold step forward to rejuvenate Baker Street. They said ‘we’re going to rip off all the old clapboards off these beautiful buildings and we’re going to go for it,’” she said.

Kozak was inspired by the audacity of their undertaking, and by the resilience of the community, and now, 30 years later, she’s willing to tackle similarly large issues.

“One thing I’ve learned as a councillor, and even before that, is I’m good at conversation. And I’m good at welcoming even difficult conversations. We Continued on Page 5

Reclamation Ride takes root Brian, Alexander, and Elizabeth Craig of Castlegar plant a Scouler’s Willow in an effort to restore degraded wetland habitat in Blewett on Saturday. It was part of the West Kootenay Road Runners motorcycle club’s first annual Reclamation Ride for the Environment. The group teamed up with the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee to plant a variety of trees and shrubs near the old Taghum bridge approach. See story on page 16.

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Valerie Warmington announced on Monday that she will be the fifth non-incumbent Nelson city council candidate in the upcoming municipal election. She is the second female candidate to announce, after Anna Purcell.

The 57-year-old, who is currently the executive director of the Kootenay Kids Society and board chair for Oxygen Art Centre, spent a decade overseas running land mine removal projects in numerous countries recovering from war, including Namibia, Angola and many others. She moved to Nelson in 2007.

“I was working in Ethiopia and found myself pregnant. I’d spent 10, 12 years working in war-torn countries and all I could remember about Nelson was this incredible peacefulness, cleanliness and cooperative living that I saw happening here.

That was very compelling to me,” she said.

She now lives in Nelson with her two sons. And though the Kootenays may be a radically different environment than war-torn Ethiopia, Warmington believes there are more similarities than you might think.

“Yes, there’s some danger in removing land mines that may not be similar to what you experience on council, but there are common things. One is to understand the lay of the land really well, and plan accordingly. You have to monitor and evaluate as you’re proceeding, and it’s a matter of being able to manage priorities and budgets,” she said.

“Just because it’s land mines doesn’t mean it’s that different from designing a development aimed at encouraging pedestrian use of a certain area, for example.”

Warmington joins new council candidates Anna Purcell, Michael Dailly, Charles Jeanes and John Paolozzi. Donna Macdonald, Candace Batycki and Paula Kiss have all decided not to run again, while Bob Adams and Robin Cherbo have both expressed their desire to continue their roles.

Meanwhile, retired cop Pat Severyn, councillor Deb Kozak and incumbent John Dooley are all running for mayor.

“I think council has done quite a good job of setting a policy foundation, paving a positive way forward.

I would be really interested in build-

Val Warmington is the fifth non-incumbent to announce her candidacy for council in the upcoming election.

Will Johnson photo ing on that. I have a long experience of managing very complex projects, and obviously running a city is a very complex project.”

Warmington said her priorities as a councillor will be urban revitalization, mitigating the effects of climate change and the arts.

“We need to bring development to our community that is scaled appropriately, very human-centric, and that gets us out of our cars and connected with each other. That’s a big priority for me.”

And though she questions the feasibility of closing down all of Baker Street to pedestrian traffic, she acknowledged “it’s getting very hard to park” and said the city should be looking for ways to introduce family and pedestrian-friendly spaces.

She said both the Path to 2040 sustainability plan and the Stores to Shores initiative will receive her enthusiastic attention.

“We need to never take for granted what we’ve got. We need to preserve and protect that. When I was in Bosnia, for example, they were in very good shape before the war and didn’t see it coming. I’m not suggesting in any way we’re facing a war, but I do think there are external pressures we should be paying

attention to.”

And one of the most important pressures we should be paying attention to is the escalating impact of global warming.

“We need to act now before we start seeing the adverse effects, and look into the vulnerabilities we face.

The other thing that concerns me is the global concentration of wealth, and the impact that’s having on us as a country, a province and potentially even on the municipal level.

Money for social services is dwindling. Social services agencies are working with static budgets and rising need. We want to live in a community where people are doing well, so we should at least be advocating for the type of services that keep people coming here and keep us a happy, healthy community.”

Warmington said she’s passionate about retaining the “artistic and cultural fabric of the community.”

“The arts and cultural sector offers a lot of opportunity for economic growth. It draws a lot of tourists, and a lot of people come here to live because of it. It’s a major selling point for Nelson, the diversity,” she said.

The election will be held on Saturday, November 15.

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Salmo-area dam failure would have ‘very high’ consequences

Safety review completed GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

A safety review of the HB mine tailings dam south of Salmo suggests the result of a total failure would be much worse than previously thought.

The report by Kelowna consultant Tetra Tech EBA released last month concludes the dam’s “consequence rating” should be reclassified as “very high” based on national guidelines.

It suggests that in the worst-case scenario where the earthen dam breached, three people could die and clean-up costs could be in the tens of millions of dollars.

The affected area would be less than one square kilometer but includes one home and Highway 3.

While there is no solid information on the total tailings volume of the dam, the consultant estimated it at 1.8 million cubic meters, and guessed about 40 per cent, or 714,000 cubic meters, would be released in the event of a failure. Flood levels could reach several meters with a potential loss of lives and the highway would be covered with mud and debris and likely closed three to four weeks.

The cost of cleaning up the tailings, restoring contaminated land, and rebuilding the dam is estimated at anywhere from $45.7 million to $89.4 million. The consultant said the wide range was due to costs being “highly sensitive to haulage distances, levels of restoration and material availability.”

In the last safety review of the HB tailings dam in 2002, the consequences of a failure were rated “low” based on 1999 guidelines established by the Canadian Dam Association. That equated to “significant” under new guidelines adopted in 2007, suggesting that if the dam failed, there would be no fatalities and only limited economic and environmental damage. The five categories on the scale are low, significant, high, very high, and extreme.

Uli Wolf, the regional district’s environmental services manager, attributed the more dire conclusions reached by the latest report to different methodology around vegetation, soil, and water permeation, plus the use of more localized precipitation data.

Wolf said it’s up to the Ministry of Energy and Mines to approve the dam’s higher consequence rating, although he expects it to be a formality. The result will be more frequent inspections and reviews as well as higher capital costs for remediation.

The consultant’s report is subject to a third-party review, required by a ministry order in the wake of the Mount Polley tailings pond disaster, although Wolf said it is mainly intended to check for underestimated risk.

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In 2012, the HB mine tailings dam sprung a leak. Now a consultant says its consequence rating should be increased from “significant” to “very high.”

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The cost of failure If the HB tailings pond failed, a consultant estimates that it would deposit 714,000 cubic meters of material over less than one square kilometer. This is the predicted cost of cleaning up the mess: Removal of mud/tailings debris to se cure landfill: $28.5 to $57 million Restoration of impacted area: $13.1 to $26.2 million Replacement of dam: $4 to $6 million Total direct economic losses: $45.7 to $89.4 million* * Actually given as $83.4 million in the report due to an adding error Source: Dam Safety Review of HB Mine Tailings Storage Facility, Salmo, Tetra Tech EBA Inc., May 2014 “Dams certainly have received a higher level of attention from the general public since the Mount Polley incident,” he said.

“Maybe rightfully so. For us that comes with added cost and work to our department. We will have to address that in future budgets.”

The latest report doesn’t specifically address the likelihood of a complete dam failure but makes several recommendations including conducting an emergency exercise of RDCK staff involved in the dam’s maintenance and an engineering study to assess ways of reducing the risk of internal erosion. Wolf said some action has already been taken on reconfiguring the spillway and further construction is expected.

Cominco (now Teck) built the dam in 1955 to store lead and zinc mine tailings and operated it from 1955-66 and 1974-78.

The company sold the property in 1981 and the Regional District of Central Kootenay acquired it for landfill purposes in 1998, paying $650,000 more for the site than the previous owner, a Panamanian company that bought it only a year earlier.

In the early summer of 2012, a sinkhole formed on the dam following heavy rain. The regional district spent more than $800,000 stabilizing and reconstructing the dam, which it billed to the province. Recently, the regional district filed a notice of claim against Teck, seeking reimbursement for ongoing remediation work.

Tetra Tech EBA is one of several consultants retained by Imperial Metals in the wake of the Mount Polley disaster.

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“Man In Motion”

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Rick Marken running for RDCK Area E

Refocusing priorities

Investing in Your Community

The objective of this project is to retain the “Man In Motion” sculpture, created by well-known local sculptor Denis Kleine, in Nelson.

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Now is an opportunity for you to invest in your community by supporting public art. To cover the cost of the original 36” sculpture, located at the Nelson & District Community Complex entrance, 12” bronze models, on a granite base, are for sale.

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The sale will be limited to 10 replicas at a cost of $3,000 each.

The replica can be viewed at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street.

For further information, please contact Bill McDonnell (250) 825-4264.

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A candidate for director of Area E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay says he’d like to “refocus” the organization’s priorities.

Rick Marken says he’s concerned there is a “disconnect” between the services the regional district provides and the community’s needs.

“We need to focus on transparency, accountability, sustainability, security, and co-operation with business,” he says. “What we’ll end up with is a stronger, more vibrant and resilient community.”

Marken, 62, is a past chair of the Nelson and District Recreation Commission and helped campaign for the successful referendum that saw the community complex built in 2005.

He’s troubled by the $4.5 million the commission is now borrowing to upgrade the aquatic centre, although it isn’t the work itself that bothers him but the way the commission sought the money.

“I’m not saying the repairs aren’t necessary, because they absolutely are. It’s a health and safety issue and it has to be done. The procedure to get there is where I think we’re remiss.”

In the case of the aquatic centre, residents had no direct say in approving the expenditure because the five-year borrowing period was not subject to a counterpetition process.

Marken, however, is not a fan of counterpetitions, which he says result in “tax creep” and should be used sparingly. He also describes referendums as “cumbersome.”

Instead, he thinks the regional

Blewett resident Rick Marken is running for director of Area E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Among other things, he’d like to give a voice back to user groups on the local recreation commission.

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district should take a harder look at its expenditures and whether it needs to provide all of its 170 services.

He’d also like community representation returned to the rec commission, which is presently comprised exclusively of elected officials.

“I think it should have input from the people who use the aquatic centre, especially the swim club that’s adversely affected by the timing of this [renovation],” he says. “If the ice arena had an issue, the hockey players and figure skaters should be represented.”

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chitect on the aquatic centre reno further concerns him. He wonders if someone local could have been hired and whether it’s necessary to use an architect for mechanical upgrades at all.

Marken also has doubts about a referendum to establish a conservation fund on Kootenay Lake.

He wonders about its purpose when specific projects haven’t been identified. “Why are we doing that when other agencies deal with conservation? Do we need to spend that money when we don’t have an issue?”

He says priority areas for the regional district should include parks and recreation, fire and search and rescue, emergency preparedness, and waste management. He’d also like to work on rural transit.

“There’s been some good inroads made by past directors, but I think we can continue to improve transit,” he said.

Marken’s family has lived in the area for several generations.

The Blewett resident, who is married with two sons, was raised at Mountain Station, and has also lived and worked in several other communities that make up Area E, including Balfour, Harrop, and Procter.

Through his property management business, Marken builds, buys, renovates and resells homes, putting him in regular contact with the regional district, where he says he receives “excellent service” from the building and mapping departments.

Marken faces two-term incumbent Ramona Faust in the November 15 election.

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Ferry move not a new idea GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

A former Nelson-Creston MLA says the notion of moving the Balfour ferry terminal to Queens Bay was “discussed frequently” during his time in office. Corky Evans served from 1991-2001 and 2005-09, including a stint as transportation minister.

“The idea was to move it up the lake away from the narrows, which would shorten the [crossing] distance and lessen the fuel consumption,” Evans said. “It would also get the ferry and the little fish boats that are always alongside out of competition.”

However, Evans said the downside was the greater effect of wind, tide, and waves

on the ferry’s superstructure, making it harder for the ship to land gently.

“The piece of property the ministry was talking about was just around the point from where you start into the narrows,” he said. “That’s the open lake where the wind is blowing practically from Creston.”

The Ministry of Transportation recently confirmed it’s in the early stages of looking into the feasibility of moving the Balfour terminal, but no alternate locations have been identified and no decisions have been made.

It’s understood the study is being done before expensive upgrades are performed to the Balfour dock. Evans says previous discussions, which took

place while he was in cabinet, were mainly predicated on saving money.

However, “it didn’t get anywhere. I think it was proposed by some part of the ministry as a fuel saving device and rejected by the people who actually operated the ferry as problematic. It didn’t get up as far as a ministerial decision.”

Evans was influential in the construction of the Osprey 2000, which he called “a bit of a miracle.” At a storytelling event a few years ago, he revealed the idea for the new ferry came from his mentor, the late Bob Cunningham of Crescent Valley.

The Osprey replaced the MV Anscomb, launched in 1947.

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Kozak wants to foster relationships Continued from Page 1 have a diverse community, and sometimes that leads to conflict. I think you work through those things, and you make better decisions when all those groups are pulled together, or at least have an opportunity to share what they think about the future,” she said.

So what are the conversation she imagines she’ll be having in the coming years?

“Affordable housing is definitely an issue,” she said. “I have some experience in this area because I worked for a non-profit around providing housing for marginalized people in the community, those who struggle. What I’m also starting to hear is that people of moderate income are finding it hard to live here, and that’s something we need to address.”

Kozak said she’s excited to hear the results of the cross-sectoral meeting recently hosted by council member Donna Macdonald, where a broad spectrum of the community met to discuss how to encourage affordable housing in the area.

Another issue Kozak is passionate about is climate change. She has been building a relationship with ALP-S, a climate institute in Austria that was brought to her attention by local climate scientist Mel Reasoner.

Veteran city councillor Deb Kozak is going to run for mayor this election. Will Johnson photo She visited and met with the executive director while she was on council.

“One of the things that was most encouraging to me is the first time we met he said ‘we’re going to change the world, aren’t we’?” she said. “I’m not so naive as to think our reliance on petroleum products is going to end tomorrow, but he said if we make a real commitment we could end our total reliance on gas and oil in a generation. To me, that’s extremely inspiring.”

Staff and council plan to visit ALP-S after the election to discuss further how they can

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A person earning minimum wage ($10.25/hr) makes $1537 in an average month. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Nelson is $1033.

partner on climate change initiatives, which includes introducing alternative energy systems, hosting community engagement initiatives and researching risk management.

“I know there’s something we can work together on,” she said.

Kozak also plans to continue the work she started on council, which includes ending the dog ban downtown and exploring how to open up Baker Street to pedestrians.

Kozak has already proposed ending the dog bylaw. After meeting with the business community and liaising with the police and bylaw officers, she learned that many would like to see the unusual bylaw changed.

“I took that idea to council and it didn’t even hit the floor for discussion. I was stunned by that,” she said. “If I was going to assume the chair, I’d say we’ve researched this one. Let’s move forward.”

Kozak said one of her primary goals is to continue to foster relationships with other communities in the region, and to learn from other cities’ work.

“In my work as chair of the local government’s committee for the Columbia River Treaty, it’s been such a gift to work with other politicians around the basin. I think those relationships will serve us well. We need to be thinking regionally.”

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

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Election promises Got the leaf blower blues

Election season is upon us. Potential candidates have until October 10 to file their paperwork and officially declare their intentions to run for office. Once that deadline passes, the campaign shall begin in earnest.

Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board, regional district and municipal elections: Only promise what you can deliver.

That might seem an obvious request.

But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek.

Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance.

Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process.

For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a city can and cannot do. It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence.

School boards face similar restrictions.

A promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial government, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit.

Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be.

A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan.

None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems their communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical — or even possible.

And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality.

A reader wants to know why people don’t use an old-fashioned, reliable rake.

Ah, autumn! A time for crisp air and contemplative walks. For peace and quiet ... or not.

A few years ago, as I walked meditatively around the labyrinth at Lakeside Park enjoying a splendid fall day, my reverie was abruptly disturbed by the cacophony of a noisy leaf blower. This contraption was wielded by a city worker intent on wrangling all of those pesky leaves into a pile.

More recently, my quiet reading time on our front balcony was shattered by the grating sounds of a neighbour’s noisy leaf blower.

Perhaps I’m just a cranky curmudgeon, but then again if you look at the facts, there are a number of good reasons to reconsider this machine. According to the Canadian Lung Association, leaf blowers can stir up lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in street dust. Exposure to these heavy metals can cause damage to humans, especially children. Gas-powered leaf blowers also generate more than 75 decibels of noise Continued on Page 7

Nelson’s mayoral race: The Internet reacts

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t was interesting to watch reaction at nelsonstar.com and on the Nelson Star’s Facebook page over the last week and a bit as the three Nelson mayoral contenders declared their intentions.

Online chatter in the form of comments, likes, and shares probably isn’t a reliable indicator of voting preferences, but I was surprised there was barely a peep when John

Dooley announced plans to seek a fourth term. Maybe it was accepted as a foregone conclusion.

There was considerable feedback when retired Nelson police sergeant and political neophyte Pat Severyn made his candidacy known, most of it positive. And there was a more muted, though still positive, reaction when councillor Deb Kozak confirmed many months of rumours by tossing her hat in the ring. (Should Kozak win, she will become the first woman to hold the job in the city’s 117 years.)

Severyn’s candidacy probably benefits Kozak, as I expect him to draw votes that would otherwise go to Dooley. However, I couldn’t begin to guess who will come out on top.

Kozak’s announcement also means a majority of incumbents on Nelson city council will not return. Candace Batycki, Paula Kiss, and Donna Macdonald have already indicated they won’t seek reelection. Now either or both Dooley and Kozak won’t be back.

The addition of Valerie

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Warmington to the council race this week ensures there will actually be a vote, as there are now seven candidates for the six positions — two incumbents and five newcomers, although Charles Jeanes isn’t really a newcomer, having run unsuccessfully several times before.

In 2011, there were eight candidates for council. Jeanes and incumbent Marg Stacey didn’t make the cut.

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property at least a couple of times as the Hudson Bay mine. That’s not where the name HB comes from, although I have since learned the origin of this misconception.

HB isn’t an abbreviation; it’s the full name of the mine, derived from the initials of its co-discoverers.

In a memoir published in the January 1954 issue of Cominco Magazine, P.F. Horton recalled that in 1910 he and John Benson were travelling across Brisbane Mountain when he found a large piece of carbonate ore and decided to stake a claim: “For a name we chose the first letter from each of

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our surnames, and thus the property became known as the HB.” Horton and Benson were later joined by Sid Ross and H.M. Billings — the latter of whom was sometimes erroneously given as the B in HB. The HB “proved difficult to dispose of,” Horton wrote. In 1911, Cominco took an option of it, but the first shipments weren’t profitable enough. It had a couple more lessees before R.K. Neil and associates of Spokane took over in September 1915. Their outfit, incorporated the following spring, was known as the Hudson Bay Zinc Mining Co. Another history of the HB mine published in Cominco Magazine in February 1953 claimed “there was no connection between the mine’s initials and the company operating it,” but I think the former probably begat the latter. The HB likely inspired Neil and his colleagues in naming their company. Whether they actually thought the HB stood for Hudson Bay we’ll never know, but their decision has caused confusion ever since.

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While Jay Sherwood was researching the latest book in his series on historical Kootenay surveyor Frank Swannell, he travelled to Nelson to find some of the landmarks depicted in the century-old photographs he’d pulled out of the BC Archives.

“Swannell took wonderful photos of Nelson. The people at the museum were able to identify where he had taken his photos from, and then I went to those places to compare.”

Sherwood stood at Central School and gazed at the same landscape, comparing the differences.

He said it was almost like traveling back in time.

“I really do feel like you have a connection when you hold up the photograph and go ‘I’m in the same spot’. You can look at the landscape and see how it’s changed. You realize the ruggedness of the land, the remoteness.

Until you see the photographs, it’s hard to imagine.”

Swannell did extensive research on his book Surveying Southern British Columbia, which is the fourth and final in his series on Swannell. It contains 150 stunning photographs that portray human settlement and untamed wilderness in what were the most remote areas of the province, including photos of Cranbrook, Nelson, and other towns in the Kootenays.

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interest named Ada Driver.

“Some of his diaries from that era aren’t as complete as the others, but in these letters there are very good descriptions of surveying around 1902, 1903. You can definitely tell he’s in love with her,” he said.

Swannell’s work had a significant impact on events that shaped our province’s history including the search for oil, the Pacific cable survey, the early timber licence surveys for the pulp and paper

mill at Ocean Falls and the controversial CPR land grants through southern BC. Sherwood will be presenting at libraries and museums across the Kootenays.

His Nelson show will take place at Touchstones on Thursday, October 2. The show will be approximately an hour long, and he will read excerpts and show historical photographs.

For more information visit touchstonesnelson.ca.

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Please clean up the garbage I look at the mountain across the lake every morning during coffee.

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ful, as it is part of the Art Walk.

However, 50 feet away, toward Josephine, is a private garbage dump, with an art walk sign in the centre of it.

I called the city, and the city person took a look and agreed it was terrible and called the fire department.

One propane bottle was discarded. Many mornings I watch

a truck pull in and add things to the pile of garbage.

I have to recycle and dispose of my garbage. Because he is a building owner is he exempt? How embarrassing watching tourists follow the art walk signs and point at the mess.

Karen Panto Nelson

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even at a distance of 16 metres away.

Not only are unprotected eardrums at risk, but studies have shown that loud noise causes stress and human bodies react by increasing adrenalin, thereby elevating heart rates and blood pressure.

Leaf blowers can also disturb plants by ripping off leaves and blowing away mulch from beneath shrubs and trees, depriving roots of nutrients.

Beneficial insects like ladybugs, spiders and ants can be killed. And, finally, according to the California

Air Resource Board, the carbon monoxide emitted from a gas-powered leaf blower operating for half an hour is equal to that emitted by an average-sized car over 700 kilometres.

Once upon a time, human-powered rakes could be heard gently gathering autumn leaves. Let’s restore the rake to its rightful place. Out with the new, in with the old.

Dianne Harke Nelson

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Community Events Free screening of the movie Breastmilk today at 12 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Nelson Health Unit (2nd Floor, 333 Victoria Street). A light lunch will be provided. The 90-minute film explores breastfeeding in relation to current female roles, expectations and ideals. This film takes a broad view on some real-life predicaments.

Today, 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.

Dance the tango to rock and roll with the Mental Health Band (Rob Moore on guitar) at the Slocan Hall on Friday October 3 at 8 p.m., $5 and on Sundays jam sessions 2 to 6 p.m.

Camping at the Springer Creek RV Park and Campground.

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.

The Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala weekend on October 10 to 12.

The celebration and reunion will take place with an open house and welcome, a gala showcase, a youth concert, a street fall fest, and an Old Time Dance at The Legion, along with an open mic farewell. For more details, call 250-353-2661 or visit thelangham.ca.

The Nelson Curling Centre is holding a family fun day and open house on Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is your chance to try curling! Bring the whole family to try out a fun, affordable, social

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com winter sport. Admission is free and open to all ages. Instructors will be on the ice to teach the basics. Bring clean indoor shoes and a warm sweater or jacket; kids 10 and under should have a helmet. Everything else is provided.

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.

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

Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members.

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.

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.

Community yoga at the Youth Centre every Wednesday.

Afternoon practice for girls and women at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch.

For all ages: teens and 19+. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com.

The Nelson Knitting Co-op have an ongoing knitting group every week on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 dropin). The October 2 meeting is an open house to show people what they are up to and who they are.

Community Threads every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. A fibre craft themed

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 Nelson Chapter, 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 Leadership skills training for younger seniors in retirement workshop. Register

by October 1 for the two day October 8 and 9 workshop at the Silver King Selkirk College campus or contact Val at 250352-3220.

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.

The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is offering Rooted in Community, a volunteer skills training program. Learn how to be an effective volunteer while learning about community resources and building active listening and peer counselling skills. Runs from October 14 to November 6, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Application deadline is October 9. Call Leah at 250-352-9916 or leah@nelsonwomenscentre. com. Application forms at nelsonwomenscentre.com.

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.

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Mat the Alien will play Spiritbar on Saturday, October 4. Mat’s signature style includes mixing and scratching in a number of different genres, but always with heavy beats and bass lines. The first 100 tickets are $15 and are available at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m. with an opening set by Ray Ray.

Legendary horn player Maceo Parker will play two performances at Spiritbar on October 14 and 15. On the first night, Rafferty Funksmith will be the opening act. DJ Rabs will set the groove (and celebrate his birthday) before Parker takes the stage. Doors at 8 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

West Coast hip hop group Zion will play Spiritbar on Thursday, October 16. The Bay Area group mixes spiritualism and hip hop.

Special guests Aileron and Vs. will open the show. Tickets are $20 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

John Reischman & the Jaybirds will play the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. This top-flying band of five outstanding musicians delivers a truly fresh blend of original songs, instrumentals, old-time heritage and bluegrass. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

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

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The EcoSociety presents The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of individual animals living within and rescued from the machine of our modern world. Directed by Liza Marshall, it will play for one night only on October 1 at 7:30 p.m.

A collaboration between the Civic and Capitol Theatres, Carmen is a pre-recorded live performance from the Royal Opera House.

Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello’s production of Bizet’s opera. Playing at 7:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre on October 8. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

On October 29, The Civic Theatre will present Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time.

With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the largest concert ever stage in a stadium behind the Iron Curtain.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Visual arts

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

The Imaginarium exhibit, now up at Oxygen Art Centre, features work by six emerging Kootenay artists: Amber and Sergio Santos, Tanya Pixie Johnson, Chelsey Freyta, Coleman Webb and Bryn Stevenson.

Open now, the Imaginarium exhibit, which features work by six emerging Kootenay visual artists, is a multi-media mural exhibition Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org.

On October 7, wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence’s work will be celebrated with a screening of Eyes in the Forest, a short film about his work by Miriam Needoba. At 7 p.m. Lawrence and Neeboda will be there to discuss the making of the film. Lawrence’s photographs will be on display at the Nelson Library through until the end of October.

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 and high-spirited Carmen, his head is soon turned.

For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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

Theatre 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

Jeff and Lisel Forst star in Cop Shop / Grow Op, an encore performance of the award-winning play on October 25 at 8 p.m. The comedy follows a pot grower who falls in love with policeman who lives next door. Based on a true story that happened in Prince George.

Tickets are $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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 tonight until Oct. 4. The festival will feature an opening night oyster bar and closing night local chocolate maker showcase. There will also be an all-new 100-mile pizza bar and BITE truck poutine bar. Info and tickets at deconstructingdinner.com

literary arts

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. Lisel Forst is preparing a comedy sketch for the event, and of course, the author herself will be on hand.

Everyone is welcome.

Judith Plant, the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers will share her story at the Civic Theatre on October 8 at 7 p.m. New Society Publishers is a BC small business success story that publishes books on community building, environment, natural building and more. Otter Books will manage an NSP book sale. Tickets are $10 and can be found at deconstructingdinner. com

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

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One of the last acts by delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Whistler last week was aimed squarely at the Jumbo Resort Municipality.

In a unanimous vote, municipalities passed a motion opposing provincial funding of towns without a population.

The Jumbo Glacier Mountain resort municipality was created on February 19, 2013 and a mayor and two councillors appointed.

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft put forward the motion in Whistler.

“Local governments across BC struggle to provide services to our residents and the provincial government constantly says there is no money,” Taft said. “Not only is the concept of a town with no residents and an appointed council ridiculous, but the idea that this fake town will get over $1 million in provincial funding over the next five years is disgusting.”

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, whose riding Jumbo is in, applauded the resolution.

“It sends a strong message to the government just how ridiculous the creation of the Jumbo resort municipality was,” Macdonald said. “It’s funded like a normal municipality.

When Kimberley gets the gas tax, so does Jumbo. Kimberley can apply for grants. So can Jumbo. Jumbo is an artificial creation.

“Local governments are looking at a situation where a municipality is set up without people. It’s frankly ridiculous. They are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars of public money.

“Where else but BC would local governments have to say something so incredible obvious?”

However unanimous the resolution was, will it carry any weight with the provincial government?

That remains to be seen, Macdonald says.

“It sends a strong message and it should carry weight, but a lot of what’s happened around Jumbo has been dismissive of ordinary democratic principles.”

BC Liberal Doug Clovechok, who will be the Columbia RiverRevelstoke candidate for that party in the next provincial election, however, defended the municipality’s

creation.

“I believe that over the years the government has put these types municipalities in place for a specific purpose,” he said. “That is to protect BC resources by overseeing projects that are attached to strict regulations and conditions. It is through this process that proponents are held to the highest account possible.

“Projects of this kind and governed by the process in question, have proven to be successful time and time again bringing economic prosperity to the regions they are located in. New jobs and opportunities in areas that are struggling economically is something that should be embraced and celebrated.”

In 2012, the Local Government Act was amended to create the Jumbo municipality, a move that was also opposed by UBCM. In its opposition, UBCM asked the provincial government to consider a governance structure for Jumbo that included elected representatives responsible for land-use decisions and a permanent population of 200.

At the same time, UBCM also stated its opposition to an unelected body making land-use decisions for an area with no population.

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TO OUR SPONSORS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL QUEEN CITY CRUISE!

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NELSON YOUTH SOCCER AGM & NELSON INDOOR SOCCER GRAND OPENING 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

Open house It’s been more than a year since the Kootenay Kids Society purchased a new home to enhance to the services they offer in Nelson.

On Saturday the group hosted an open house.

Tamara Hynd photo

Doors open at 6.30pm, AGM starts at 7.00pm

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Sept 28 thru Oct 4

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Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Roadshow Altona!

Coming to Carman! – Precious Metals Roadshow

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin will be back in Manitoba June 12th to 17th. You can bring your gold, silver & coins between 10am and 6pm each day. No appointment is required.

Barry &Dick is awill precious Ursa Major Gold, Silver Coin be in Nelson, Trail and Casmetals buyer and President of Ursa Gold, Silver tlegar October 5th to 10thMajor during a roadshow making its way & Coin. Ursa Major hails from Richmond, BC but Dick Kootenay. can bring hasthrough his roots West in Winkler MB whereYou his mother was your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Hume Hotel in Nelson, the born in the 1920’s.

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Thursday &Exhibition Friday Carman at the Carman Active Living Centre Altona at the Millennium Centre June 12th & 13th June October 14 & 15 Winkler Winkler 9that&the 10th Winkler at the Winkler Seniors Centre Seniors Centre June 16 & 17 June 16 & 17 10am to 6pm daily Valid Government Photo ID Required Valid PhotoIDIDRequired Required ValidGovernment Government Photo

Trail Memorial and the Castlegar “Ursa Major has the Centre unique advantage of dealing Community Complex between 10am and 6pm.

No appointment is required. Barry direct with a smelter� said Dick. “That allows us to cut out isonea or even two metals middlemen.

Ursaand Major Dick precious buyer President of Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, Gold, Silver & Coin. pawn shops, jewellers and jewellery makers as well “Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a as from the general public.� Recent price increases smelter� saidhave Dick. “Thlots at allows to cut out one or even two of precious metals created of “gold us buyers� including mail in companies.

Manypurchases of those buyers middlemen.

Ursa Major gold and silver from other offer pennies on thepawn dollar to unsuspecting customers gold buyers, shops, jewellers and jewellery makers as well and are limited to what they buy, choosing to ignore as from the general public.� Recent price increases of precious silver and coins and only purchase gold. metals have created lots of “gold buyers� including mail in com-

“Better Business Bureau complaints about mail in panies. Many of those buyers offer pennies on the dollar to ungold companies are extremely high, but it is hard to suspecting customers anddoareNOT limited to what they buy, choosing regulate.

My advice is that you mail your to ignore andyou coins andmet only purchase gold. precious metalssilver to anyone haven’t or spoken with“Better at length� says Dick.Bureau complaints about mail in gold compaBusiness

Ursa Major your gold, silver coins while nies areanalyzes extremely high, butand it is hard to regulate. My advice is youthat watch, with process explained you in detail. you dotheNOT mail your to precious metals to anyone you havAny coins with numismatic value will be set aside en’t met or spoken with at length� says Dick. from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as Ursa Major your silver and coins while you watch, jewellery, flatwareanalyzes and serving traysgold, will be analyzed theidentification. process explained to you in detail. Coins with numisfor with hallmark Items thought to contain goldmatic or platinum analyzed for those hallmarks, valuewill arealso setbeaside from with a ‘melt’ value. Silver anditems then confirmed preciseand testing that is done such asusing jewellery flatware are analyzed for hallmark while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you identifi cation.

Items thought to contain gold will also be anadecide to sell or not.

lyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing

Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in is and done you watch.

Thenmetals a cash offer is made and you thethat 1970’s haswhile been involved with precious or gold not.panner, he was a regular everdecide since. to An sell ardent at the world championship gold panning competition Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s withand a personal bestinvolved of 3rd place in 1984.

Now metals he has been with precious ever since. An arconcentrates on building the wholesale business with dent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship jewellers and brokers while taking the roadshow out competition withCanada. a personal best of 3rd place in onegold or twopanning times a month across Western

1984.bring Now he kinds concentrates on items, building “People in all of interesting but the wholesale business jewellers brokers while for with the most part it isand a broken or old chain,taking unlovedthe roadshow out one or jewelry, singleaearring, out of fashion items like two atimes monthandacross Western Canada. charm bracelets. gold but it items, but for the most “People bringWeinalso all accept kinds dental of interesting should be clean. These days I see more and more part silver it is a flatware broken sets, or old sterling butchain, beforeunloved you bringjewelry, a single earring, andin out of make fashion charm bracelets. We also accept those please sure items it says like “Sterling� on the handles. a lotitofshould silver plated flatwareLately and I see more and more dentalThere goldisbut be clean. serving that we sets, can’t buy to theyou low silver silvertrays flatware but due before bring those in please make content� says Dick. Another valuable item is coins sure it says “Sterling� on the handle.

We can’t make offer on silwith silver content. Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars plated Dick. Another valuable item is coin with andver Dollars fromitems�

Canadasays and America can be sorted andsilver the silver contentDimes, determined in no time at all. content.

Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from People are encouraged to bring anysorted and all and coinsthe silver content deterCanada and America canin be for assessment. mined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any

Ursa Major also assesses and assessment. purchases Canadian and all world coins for and Dominion of Canada Paper Money.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Domin-

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin

Ursa has extensive working ionMajor of Canada Paperexperience Money. and Ursa Major has extensive experiwith coin collections, estate sales, executors, widows ence working with estate sales, executors, and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary. appointment necessary.

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How to winterize your lawn

Every weekend of the last few months you have spent mowing, weeding, edging, and trimming your lawn so that it will look its best. In order to ensure your lawn makes a complete recovery after winter hibernation, you may want to spend the fall taking steps to help your lawn survive the winter months ahead.

Winterizing a lawn varies depending on where you live and how harsh a typical winter is. There are certain key tasks to complete before you can rest for the winter season. * Remove fallen leaves and debris. Leaf cleanup is among the tasks homeowners dread the most. Raking leaves can be arduous, but it is well worth the effort. Fallen leaves can smother the grass and lead to dead spots and decay next season. Wait until the majority of the leaves have fallen from the trees before you begin to rake; otherwise, you could find yourself repeating the process throughout the fall. Mulched leaves can be added in small amounts to garden beds to provide rich organic material for next year’s crop of flowers.

Be sure to pick up any twigs and other debris as well. Additional debris can become up trapped under snow and hinder grass growth when spring arrives. * Cut your lawn short. Unless the season is unseasonably wet and warm, your lawn shouldn’t grow too much in October and November. Continue to cut your lawn until there is no visible growth for about two weeks. It pays to give it a short cut before frost arrives so that long piles of dead grass will not smother any new growth in the spring. Also, long grass tends to bend down upon itself, trapping moisture that can lead to fungal diseases like snow mold. * Aerate the lawn. Soil can be compacted over time, especially in yards that see heavy foot traffic. You can rent an aerator from a lawn supply store so that water and fertilizer can reach the soil. * Fertilize. Now is the time to give the lawn fresh food to overwinter and also replenish the strength of the root system. All summer long the lawn has been depleting the soil of nutrition, but autumn presents a great opportunity to strengthen those roots. Consider a slow-release formula designed for winterizing that will feed the lawn all winter long. * Edge the garden beds. Take advantage of the cooler weather and slow-growing grass to re-edge around flower beds. Even though the grass above the surface of the soil will stop growing, the roots will remain viable and the lawn will still be sending out rhizomes and tillers to produce new grass blades in the spring. These can easily encroach on garden beds. Edge now so you will have less work to do in the spring. * Trim hedges and trees. If there are any overhanging tree branches or shrubbery blocking sunlight from reaching the lawn, cut back these areas once the foliage has thinned. Take advantage of your town’s leaf and twig pickup services. * Seed bare patches. Scour the lawn for bare patches and put down some seed in these areas. The cooler weather will enable the seeds to germinate without having to compete with weed growth.

Once you have prepared your lawn for the winter you can bring in any lawn tools that need repair and have them set and packed away for the spring.

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Looking for Vendors

Preserving the past of the North Shore

History website launched

GREG NESTEROFF

2nd Annual Nelson Green Home and Energy Show.

Over 300 people attended last year’s show.

If you think that your business is a good fit please contact Carmen Proctor: 250-509-2021 or cproctor@nelson.ca.

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In the 1950s and ’60s, the Schneider family ran a roadside attraction at Four Mile on the North Shore called Fairyland. After a visit to Disneyland, Zetta Schneider was inspired to create lawn ornaments out of chicken wire and cement, portraying characters from fairy tales and children’s stories.

Passing motorists started to stop and take pictures, so with her husband and children’s help, she opened her yard and its fantastic creations to the public.

Meanwhile, at Ten Mile, Tom and Mary Hetherington ran the Starlight drive-in theatre, which entertained movie-goers for 30 years. In addition to the theatre, which operated seven days a week, the two-acre site included gardens, a playground, pool, and tea room.

Today Fairyland and the Starlight are long gone, but both are fondly remembered and receive their due in a new website devoted to the history of Kootenay Lake’s North Shore.

It’s the brainchild of cousins Patsy Ormond and Randi Jensen, descendants of the pioneering Heddle family, who were raised on the North Shore and wanted to preserve its past.

More than a year ago they decided the way to do that was a website, which could be continually updated and expanded. Their own family albums and personal memories provided a starting point.

The result, Up the Lake, is full of stories and photos dedicated to the century-plus of North Shore settlement, although primarily focused on the last 50 years.

“As two people we couldn’t possibly round up all the information out there but we could set the foundation for the community to contribute their memories, stories, family histories and any other pertinent

Randi Jensen (left) and Patsy Ormond are behind Up the Lake: A North Shore Nelson history project.

Greg Nesteroff photo

archival material,” Jensen explains.

What began as a history of Six Mile expanded its boundaries to between Two Mile, where Kokanee Lodge once stood before the highway was re-routed, and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park — the catchment area of the now-closed A.I. Collinson School and since-disbanded Duhamel Recreation Commission.

The communities along that stretch are much different than in their childhood, Ormond and Jensen say.

Schools, churches, and businesses have ceased to exist as the once self-contained area has since become more of a Nelson suburb.

The website was developed with the help of sponsorships by the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Touchstones Nelson, and

Columbia Basin Trust.

In addition to photos and stories, it includes digitized versions of Eric Denny’s 1967 booklet West Arm Echoes and a 1950s cookbook by the St. Andrews by the Lake church guild.

Ormond says the website should be considered just a beginning.

“Sections already have stories and memories filled in and we hope that it will inspire people to continue to contribute things that we haven’t posted yet as well as anything they may have to complement what is already there,” she says.

“It’s a website for the people, by the people.”

The website can be found at upthelakehistory.wordpress.com. Submissions can be sent to upthelakehistory@gmail.com.

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Starlight Drive-in and gardens at Ten Mile, ca. 1963.

The Three Bears display seen today at the old Fairyland at Four Mile.

Art Stevens photo

Courtesy Up the Lake

Georama’s HUGE Yard Sale

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Starting Friday we will have a fantastic selection of Ceramic Plant Containers

all at 25% off our already low prices!

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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Congratulations

Shelley Adams On your new adventure.

Thursday, October 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 Cottonwood Kitchens will be proudly hosting

“Whitewater Cooks with Passion”

book launch.

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Whitewater Cooks with Passion

Fourth book for Adams Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

Whitewater Cooks with Passion is the newest addition to the trio of cook books full of fresh culinary delights by Shelley Adams.

Adams retired six years ago and fills her time with travelling and writing cook books that she self publishes. She is also developing bottled sauces. Her new book follows the same principles as her previous three in that they are full of recipes that she has researched and read about and that she thinks people will want to make and make people’s life easier.

“So they can do what they want to be doing during the day and still eat at well at night.”

Even though the majority of her book sales come from Montreal, Calgary, and Toronto she continues to make reference to the local Nelson markets to obtain ingredients as opposed to mentioning larger markets names.

She said her recipes are being shared all over North America and in backcountry lodges. “I’m happy that they are using them. It’s making people’s lives easier.”

The book contains recipes ranging from vegetarian, vegan, to meat lovers, fancy dining and picnic style.

There are over 100 new recipes in the 204 page book which is larger than her previous works. She said there are a few good recipes from her recent travels to Spain and some wheat substitutes that are new to the baking world.

“There’s basically no wheat in our house so there are several wheat-free deserts that are delicious.”

Adams described the look of her new book. “It’s a cleaner, more modern sophisticated look with a

Shelley Adams has published her fourth cookbook Dave Gluns photo

Bohemian style while the layout is the same.”

She and her husband Mike moved from Whistler 28 years ago and owned the Whitewater Ski Resort until retiring six years ago. Adams’ famed hearty, warming and delicious cooking spread from the Whitewater Fresh Tracks Cafe across the hills from Continued on Page 15

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ski bums to socialites. The result has been self publishing cook book bonanza of sorts. Adams has written four cook books in nine years.

“I just focus on writing about food.”

She estimates it takes her 18 months to put a book together. She creates the entire book herself, choosing the fonts and style. She continues to use ph ot o g r aph e r Dave Gluns, who’s colourful photographs bring out the flavour of what normally only tasting can reveal.

She loves self publishing.

“It gives me full control, the art and design. Your project remains your own until the very end.”

Retired at the age of 50, Adams writes cook books out of passion.

She did go to cooking school in Paris but she describes herself as more of a caterer than a restaurant cook.

“I have always

loved Julia Child. I was at the Julia Child museum in Washington DC and there was a big life sized Julia with a sign saying, ‘It’s my passion.’ Voila, the name for

her fourth book was conceived.

Adams does all her own marketing and sales. She distributes the books locally and uses a Kelowna distributer.

New with the launch of Whitewater Cooking with Passion comes her debut over the southern border with US distributer Barns and Noble.

When she’s not creating in the kitchen, Adams has been doing a tons of [road] bike racing and skiing.

“Whitewater has the best snow under your feet you’ll ever have,” she said.

Adams will be doing two local book signings at Cottonwood Kitchens on October 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Otter Books on October 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Whitewater Cooks with Passion will be in local book stores on October 1.

Power by You has something for everyone.

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Power by You’s Adult Strength and Conditioning is our alternative strength based program to CrossFit. You choose your program (“Get Jacked”, Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting) which includes both nutrition and mobility. You choose your time slot: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 7:00AM Tuesday/Thursday 4:30PM Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM Power by You also offers many options for BEGINNERS: Our Metabolic Conditioning Classes for weight loss are offered on: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30AM & 6:30PM Mobility, core & MORE is on Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00AM We also take pride in our 8 session personal training “On Ramp” to enter our all levels CrossFit classes. You choose the days and times for your 8 sessions with one of our Certified Coaches. During these sessions you become comfortable with the space, learn the basic movements of CrossFit and bring your conditioning up slowly.

Once you complete your sessions you enter out into our all levels classes.

For any information please email ali@powerbyyou.com.

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Power By You presents:

Adult Strength and Conditioning.

An alternative to CrossFit. Power by You is now offering a range of classes which compliments and differ from the CrossFit workout which have become popular in our area. CrossFit has its foundations in strength movements which, when focused on, will help develop strength, mobility, and agility. The program, known as “adult strength and conditioning” are more adaptable, allowing for individualized programs that will help you achieve your fitness goals in the fun teamwork inspired environment. There will be three different types of programming offered. “Get jacked” is the catchall program that combines strength movements from all the lifting disciplines. The Powerlifting Program focuses on the fundamental movements of the squat, deadlifts, and benchpress. Our Olympic lifting Program incorporates the more dynamic movements found in olympic competition. Members are welcome to choose the program style which appeals most to them to help them achieve their goals. From there, the workouts are adaptable to promote gains in strength and fitness as members see results that will have them coming back for more and more.

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Motorcyclists reclamation ride Tamara Hynd

October 3, 4, 5th

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Motorcyclists saddled up with the invasive plant committee to plant trees and shrubs to restore degraded wetland habitat in Blewett on Saturday. The West Kootenay Road Runner motorcycle group with riders from Fruitvale,Trail, Balfour and Nelson held their first annual Reclamation Ride for the Environment.

Riders did a group ride to the restoration site in Blewett by the old Taghum bridge.

More than 23 motorcyclists put their work gloves on and picked up shovels as they partnered with the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee. The group planted Sitka willow, red osier dogwood and cottonwood on

Take an educational journey through the History of Nelson’s Paranormal side from the safety of Streetcar#23.

Our journey begins in Lakeside Park where you will be treated to an hour-long guided trolley tour of Paranormal Mysteries, Stories of Intrigue and the Haunting History of Nelson.

WARNING: This tour will bring up topics and subject matter that may not be suitable for all people (of any age!)

Tickets will be on sale at the Trolley day of event Advanced tickets at the Visitors Centre.

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the shoreline and up the steep bank, and the drought tolerant Scouler’s willow were planted at the top of the hill along the roadside.

The event was organized by CKIPC board member Thor Smestad who has been involved with the restorative planting on Nelson Lakeside Park trail close to the airport. As a recent motorcycle owner, he decided to organize this first ever event.

“I got a motorcycle last year and felt this would help justify it,” Smestad said. “To offset the carbon. After planting, the group went out for lunch and “what was really cool is the discussion we had about carbon,” said Smestad, “how much our bikes are putting The West Kootenay Road Runner Motorcycle into the air and how much we could pull out group planting Scouler’s willows in Blewett.

Tamara Hynd photo by planting trees and shrubs.”

Ask the

PROFESSIONALS QWhat can I do to create a great first impression of my home when it’s time to sell?

Kerry Simpson

Christine Pearson

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Why do some properties seem to stay on the Market for years?

I was recently out and about doing some groceries, and a local business owner asked me this question. The simplest answer is: *** Pricing a property correctly from the start.

Of course there are other factors at play; however this one is paramount.

If you’ve been trying to sell your property for awhile, & there doesn’t seem to be much interest; it’s time to ask why? Sit down with your Realtor® & analyze the situation. *** You must be open to hearing the answers in order to attain your goal.

Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better?

Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it.

Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy.

Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.

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When Is It Time to Make Portfolio Changes?

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Just as Mother Nature sends out “signals” to indicate a change in seasons — blooming flowers, falling leaves, warmer or colder temperatures, longer or shorter days — your portfolio will frequently “tell” you when you need to make adjustments. But how will you know when it’s time to take action?

Here are a couple of indicators you may want to heed:

Out-of-balance portfolio Even the best stocks can lose value when the overall market is down and you may find it hard to even stay invested. After all, stocks will always fluctuate in value, and you may lose principal. You can at least help prepare yourself against market volatility by balancing your portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds, GICs and other investments, with the percentage of each type of asset based on your individual goals, time horizon and risk tolerance.

“Overweighting” of individual investments You can also have too much money kept in a single investment, and this “overweighting” can happen almost on its own. Such as when a stock, or stock-based vehicle, has increased so much in value that it now takes on a larger percentage of your portfolio than you had intended — possibly bringing with it more risk than you had intended, too.

Pay close attention to the messages coming from your portfolio — and from your life.

These “signals” will give you a good idea of when it’s time to make investment-related moves.

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Why is body composition important?

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I believe that body composition is one of the most overlooked, yet highly important facets of living a healthy lifestyle. I am often asked “what is the best diet/way to eat and what is the best exercise program for me?” The truth is that the answer is different for every single one of us. I believe that one of the best tools to determine if a new exercise regime or style of eating is right for you is through analyzing body composition. Too many of us are caught up in what digits the weight scale throws at us, where lower numbers are good and higher numbers are bad. If only it was so simple.

However, a good quality body composition analysis (BCA) is able to identify if what someone is losing (or gaining) is fat, muscle or water. Not only that, but it can also determine if that water is inside the cell (healthier) or outside the cell.

I will use the example of 2 of my patients who were on different diets and different exercise programs to demonstrate the importance. Both of them lost 5 pounds on the scale in one month. After performing a BCA, patient #1, exercising 5 days a week and eating a balanced diet, had lost 15 lbs of fat and gained 10 lbs of muscle; patient #2, not exercising and trying a calorie reduced diet only, had lost 7 lbs of muscle and gained 2 lbs of fat. It is quite easy to see the difference and that patient #1 is on a healthier program and more likely to have better long term results if they maintain their new lifestyle changes. The 10 lbs of gained muscle means that patient #1 can now eat a minimum of 500 calories more per day and still maintain the lost weight because muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat tissue. Knowing what is happening to the makeup of your body can allow you to determine what works best for your body and help you make healthier lifestyle decisions.

It is important to keep in mind that not all BCA’s are equal. The testing for BCA is painless and quick. If you are interested in BCA or you have any questions you can contact me at my office.

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What would it take to breeze through life with ease and joy?

I have a property and would like to build a new home.

With so many resources on the internet these days, is it wise to buy house plans from a website?

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Nelson Star Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Community

Nelson’s heritage fire hall holds open house

Fire prevention week

The 2013 Fire Hall centennial celebration.

Scott Jeffery photo

This year Nelson will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week from October 5 to 11.

During Fire Prevention Week, in addition to other activities, Nelson’s Fire Department will be holding an open house at the historic fire hall.

There will be fire fighters on hand to answer any questions, trucks to explore, activities for the kids, and contests for

Ask the

PROFESSIONALS If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Kiomi or Tara at 250-352-1890

Derek Diener

Cristina Osadchuk

Mortgage Broker

RMT

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What is Fascia?

Health is full of buzzwords—certain concepts gain popularity and suddenly everyone’s singing the super-foods gospel and preaching the benefits of Ayurveda. One topic that has gained a lot of scientific ground in bodywork is fascia (pronounced “fah-shah”) and its involvement in postural dysfunction and pain.

Fascia is the connective that binds the body, enveloping every organ, bone and tendon—it’s what gives us form through function. Particularly interesting, is the tissue’s ability to generate something called ‘piezoelectric effect’ and ‘proprioceptive feedback’.

Fascia has the ability to generate electric current in response to mechanical pressure and has an innate “knowing” of where it is in space. As an example, if you were hiking up to Monica Meadows and while taking in the beautiful changing colours of the larch trees, took a wrong step.. the connective tissues in your foot and ankle would send signals to the brain about the change in pressure and orientation of the foot on the ground. When this feedback loop is in full-swing, the individual will right themselves, avoiding a possible ankle sprain and fall.

Herein lies (albeit indirectly) the importance of happy fascia! With over-use, injury and improper self-care, tissues lose their proprioceptive strength and sensitivity, making injury that much harder to avoid. Massage to aid in managing adhesions, proper hydration and a diet that supports healthy connective tissue will keep you spry as a spring chicken (even in the winter months).

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What is a Private Mortgage Loan?

When my clients don’t qualify for the conventional mortgages offered in the marketplace by the big banks, credit unions or traditional mortgage lending companies I can seek out private lenders to help them get qualified for their unique situation.

Private financing is a more expensive alternative than conventional financing and is typically needed for a short period of time.

Reasons for people needing private financing would include:.

1. Unconventional property..

2. Poor Credit..

3. Unconventional income or non verifiable income..

4. Need financing very quickly..

Private lending rates range from 4-18% and the loan would typically be drawn up for 1-3 year terms with interest only payments. Another unique feature to a private lending mortgage would be a fee to the borrower, these fee’s would be in the 1-4% range of the total amount funded..

When seeking private financing the lenders would like to see 20-40% equity in the property.

For a purchase you would need a minimum of 20-40% down payment and if it is a refinance the lenders would re-finance the property from 6080% of its value (loan to value).

The variables that would dictate the rate, fee’s and loan to value would be based on the overall strength of the deal. All variables would be evaluated on a risk bases by the lender and it is my job to search for the best available private lender for my client..

For any questions regarding financing from the traditional banks or private lenders please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime, I would love to help!

Office (250) 229-5711 Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867 derek@derekdiener.com

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both young and old.

The open house will be held October 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 919 Ward Street.

Children are encouraged to explore activity centers to learn skills and knowledge, which will help protect them (and their parents) from fire. They will learn about smoke alarm testing, how to cope with a smoke-filled room (simulated smoke), run a junior fire fighter obstacle course, and more.

If they visit enough centers, they will also have an opportunity to win the “Chief For A Day” contest.

Adults can learn about the Free Fire Insurance contest, which asks everyone to show how they have taken steps to make their home safer in case of a fire.

Entering is simple and can be done at home or at the hall. Parents can also enlist their children to help them enter, by returning the Jr. Fire Inspector survey. Copies of the form will be available at the open house, as well as online via nelson.ca.

Those who are unable to attend the open house are encouraged to check their smoke alarms. Alarms older than 10 years need to be replaced, whether hardwired or battery operated.

Alarms need to be tested once a month and have batteries replaced once a year (minimum).

If anyone needs assistance checking or installing an alarm, they should contact Nelson Fire Rescue at 250-352-3103.

The service is free!

Whether or not citizens of Nelson are able to attend the open house, they do have a chance to win free pizza during Fire Prevention Week.

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services has again paired up with Panago’s Pizza to give away pizza and fire alarms.

Order a pizza during that week and if your delivery is done in a fire truck, and if you show a working smoke alarm to the fireman, you win your pizza! If you don’t have a working alarm, the fireman will give you one to help keep your household safe.

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The Nelson Leafs fell behind 2-0 to the Sicamous Eagles in the opening period of Sunday’s matinee, but battled back, scoring six goals in a row on their way to a 6-3 win.

The victory solidifies the Leafs hold on first place in the Neil Murdoch Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

Leafs defencman Patrick Croome had three assists in the victory. He said the team did not get down after the first period.

“When we came into the dressing room, we all kind of spoke up and let everyone know what we were doing wrong and what we were doing right. We needed to start hitting a bit more. We play our best hockey when we are throwing the body,” he said.

The talk worked as Nelson scored six consecutive goals.

Croome said once the Leafs took the lead, you could see the Eagles squad start to sag.

“We definitely deflated them a bit. We knew what we had to do. Our forecheck was killing them all game so we knew we had to keep that up.”

Nelson goal scorers included Jay Sidhu and Matt McDonald with two goals each and singles by Austin Lindsay and Cody Paivarinta.

While the squad is still a few players short of a full line up, Croome said the new coaching systems are working well and he has no complaints about the fast start to the season.

“We have such a good coach that we just listen to him and try to execute the systems as well as possible and most of the time it works out.”

After the game, Leafs head coach Dave McLellan said his squad was focusing on turning the puck over in the neutral zone.

He said the Leafs outplayed Sicamous in the first period, despite falling behind 2-0.

“The first goal was a goal we would have liked to have back. The second goal was the same mistake we made the other night. We left the guy wide open in the slot. We didn’t pick him up,” said McLellan.

He pointed out at that point, the Eagles only had four shots on net compared to 12 by the Leafs.

“I told our group to stick to our plan.”

He called it the best second period the team has played this year.

“I think we scored some great goals and our powerplay worked really well,” said McLellan.

Scoring has been one concern for the coach, who has said in the past that the team needs to find a another player or two with more scoring touch. However, hard work

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Branden Chow of the Nelson Leafs watches as Sicamous goaltender Logan Edwards allows a rebound to slip away from him. The Leafs won Sunday’s the game 6-3.

Kevin Mills photo seems to be filling the Leafs’ scoring void.

“Funny thing, its something we talk about as coaches all the time and everyone around us asks or says we really don’t have any scorers but we’re near the top of the league in scoring.

LATEST SCORES Friday, September 26 Kimberley 4 Nelson 2 Grand Forks 3 Spokane 0 Sicamous 4 Castlegar 7 Beaver Valley 4 Golden 1 Saturday, September 27 Sicamous 3 Spokane 2 Castlegar 3 Kimberley 7 Beaver Valley 2 Columbia 1 Sunday, September 28 Sicamous 3 Nelson 6 Grand Forks 0 Spokane 8 It is in spurts but we have to score goals like we did tonight with traffic in front of the net.”

On Friday, Nelson suffered its first loss in regulation time, falling to the Kimberley

Dynamiters 4-2.

The local squad looked to be in control of the game early on, out shooting their opponents 15-5 in the first period, but the Leafs only managed one goal in the opening frame, a marker by Branden Chow.

In the second, Nelson continued to carry the play, but the Dynamiters tied the game on a powerplay goal by Tyler Garcia.

Nelson quickly regained the lead as Rayce Miller put the puck in the net on a scramble in front of Kimberley goalie Kiernan Matsuba.

After that, it was all Dynamiters on the score sheet.

Before the period was over, Jason Richter beat Leafs’ goaltender Brett Soles to tie the game at two.

In the third Cov Prevost gave Kimberley an early 3-2 lead which they held until Prevost scored his second of the game into an empty Nelson net.

“It was a game I think either team could have won. We didn’t do enough to win it.”

Next Game: Nelson’s next home game is set for October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex when the Chase Heat come to town.

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The fourth annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for Kootenay community-based literacy programs.

Why? Literacy is important to all British Columbians! It impacts every aspect of our lives: healthcare, crime rates, employment and economic status. Despite its essential role in life, at least 40 per cent of BC adults have difficulty reading a newspaper, filling out a work application, reading a map, or understanding a lease

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“The Reach a Reader campaign reminds people that literacy skills are important if we are to succeed in today’s world,” said Joan Exley, Nelson Community literacy coordinator.

“When we hear the word literacy many of us think ‘you can read or you can’t read.’ Of course, literacy is about reading and writing, but it is also about the ability to express our ideas, think critically, and use technology.

Literacy is wide and all-encompassing.

Literacy is having the skills you need, to do what you want to do in your life.”

Funds stay in the community in which they are raised. In Kaslo, they will support a much needed youth program at the Kaslo & District Public Library. In Nelson, they will support the Learning Place at City Hall and all of the wonderful programs held there. In Salmo, they will support a variety of local literacy initiatives.

You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by making a donation in exchange for a special edition of the Nelson Star. Volunteers will be hitting the streets with papers in hand in the following communities: q Nelson - October 8 at Ward and Baker Street, Oso Negro Cafe, Nelson Public Library, Nelson & District Community Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. q Salmo – October 9 at the Community Centre, outside schools and at the Dragonfly Café from 2:45 to 4 p.m. q Kaslo – October 10 on Front Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard John Wassick, on Friday, September 26, 2014 in Nelson, BC. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Saviourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pro Cathedral, 723 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. Interment will follow at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Clare passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born Richard Clare Palmer, on October 2, 1941 he was the eldest son of Walter and Naida Palmer. He leaves behind his beloved wife Patti and their four daughters (and families); Kimberly (Ed) Yee of Seattle, Washington and their three children Palmer, Elizabeth (Libby) and Owen; Lori (Russell) Stocks, of Nelson and their two boys Austin and Brady; Diana (Rene) Siguenza of Ottawa and their son Atticus; and Rebecca Friedberg of Philadelphia.

He also leaves behind a stepmother Bea of Nelson, his brother Alan of Blind Bay, and his sister Kathy (Bill) Wolsleger of Spruce Grove, Alberta as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He is preceded by his parents, infant twin sisters, niece and sister in-law.

Clare was born and raised in Nelson. He was a prominent business member of the Nelson community as the owner of West Transfer Moving and Storage (affiliated with Allied Van Lines) and Truck Terminus. He devoted much of his time to the Rotary Club of Nelson and proudly played a role in the Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development of Lakeside Park. As an avid sportsman, he loved Nelson and all it had to offer - the outdoors, the Launch Club, the Rod and Gun Club, Whitewater Ski Hill, Curling Club, the Kinsmen Club, the Nelson and Silver City (Trail) Trap Shooting Clubs and the Nelson Golf Club. He made many lifelong friends through these organizations.

He was well travelled but always thought of Nelson as home. He loved the Nelson Leafs, Kootenay Lake, his wharf, and the snow; but his greatest love was his family. He adored his wife, daughters and his grandchildren.

During his retirement years he could often be seen at the Nelson Aquatic Center, grocery shopping (a favorite past time), having coffee with his buddies, ATVing with Sadie (the family dog) and enjoying everything that Nelson has to offer. His last few months were spent enjoying our beautiful summer at his wharf surrounded by family and friends. He said that this time was a blessing; he was able to visit with great friends and family. He was blessed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he lived a wonderful and complete life. We welcome his friends and family to help celebrate his life at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Sunday, October 5 from 1-3, 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Nelson Humane Society and/or the Nelson Rod and Gun Club.

The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Kristen, Dr. Malpass and the 3rd floor nurses of the Kootenay Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Dirk Tensen Rinehart Pidcock, of Kaslo, BC died at home peacefully, September 18, after nearly two years of significant health issues. He was predeceased by his parents Grant & Betty Rinehart of Nyssa, Oregon. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of fifty-two years, Karen Enstrom Rinehart Pidcock, children Ann Rinehart of Nanaimo, BC, Nathan Rinehart of Golden, BC, Asia Sung Rinehart of Toronto, & grandson Jordan Rinehart of Campbellville, Ontario; sisters: Kristin Ginther (Daniel) of Central Point, Oregon, Gretchen Kimsey (Rustin) of The Dalles, Oregon, Jan Rinehart of Portland, Oregon, & Triena Hiatt of Ontario, Oregon; sister-in-law, Gretchen Cloke of Tacoma, Washington; two aunts, one uncle, many cousins, nephews & nieces. Dirk was born February 1, 1939, in Nyssa, Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1961, studied theology at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California in preparation for the Episcopal priesthood, and then served three parishes in the Diocese of Eastern Oregon, before moving with his family in 1978 to direct the Sorrento Centre of the Anglican Church of Canada.

From 1984 to 1991, he served as associate priest at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver.

Moving to Kaslo in the Diocese of Kootenay in 1991, Dirk and Karen served the seven congregations in Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo, Balfour, Willow Point, Nelson, and South Slocan. As Missioner of the Kokanee region for twelve years, Dirk was a pioneer in developing innovative ways the Anglican Church might continue to know a healthy presence in communities that have difficulty supporting traditional ministries. Dirk believed each faith community had all the gifts necessary to be alive to the teachings of Jesusâ&#x20AC;Ścaring for one another and for the world about themâ&#x20AC;Śever-building the spiritual strength and confidence of the membership. He ended his professional life as Archdeacon of the Kootenays, while serving voluntarilly as priest to the end.

Dirk, as a lover of the natural world, became an avid birder, initiating and leading other keen birders of the North Kootenay Lake area, and more recently enjoyed wildlife photography.

Throughout his life he loved caring for animals, including many cat and dog companions, raised goats, rabbits, and chickens and grew food in the garden. He loved fishing and camping trips with his family and Kaslo godchildren. He served as president of the Kaslo Hospice Society and served on the board of the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Society. Both in Vancouver and Kaslo, Dirk encouraged and supported refugee sponsorship, and served three years on the board of the Primateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Relief & Development Fund of the Anglican Church of Canada. Although a diagnosis of chronic leukemia slowed him down during the past two years of treatment, he continued living life to the fullest, with gratitude for each new day. He and Karen were so grateful for the compassionate medical care received in both the Kaslo Health Centre and the Nelson Hospital, especially acknowledging Dr. Phillip Malpass and the nurses on the chemo ward. Most who were privileged to know Dirk will greatly miss the gentle, supportive and kind person he was.

The Memorial Eucharist will be October 3, Friday, 1:30 pm at St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, followed by a reception at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Kaslo. In lieu of any flowers, the family welcomes donations either to Kootenay Lake Hospital, [3 View St. Nelson BC V1L 2V1] or to â&#x20AC;&#x153;St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Together in Mission Campaignâ&#x20AC;?. [Box 1059 Kaslo. BC V0G 1M0] Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

1923 ~ 2014 Silvio Anthony Bragagnolo was born in Nelson, BC on July 28th 1923. 91 years later he passed away in his hometown on September 25th, 2014.

He spent his childhood years in Nelson and went on to attend the University of Toronto, later finishing his degree in Education at the University of British Columbia. He served in the Canadian Air Force in World War II and returned to Nelson where he married his sweetheart Rina DeLucrezio on August 1st, 1945. They went on to raise 6 wonderful children while he embarked on his teaching career, beginning first at Central School.

Silvio (or Mr. B. as his students called him), was a skilled educator, spending the majority of his career as an administrator at various elementary schools around Nelson. Silvio was involved in the amalgamation of South Nelson and was one of the founders of the Blewett Ski Hill, later known as Morning Mountain. He also was a member of the Italian Club, the Knights of Columbus, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Retired Teachers Association. Silvio was awarded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? by the Nelson Italian Canadian Society in 1993.

Silvioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great passions were spending time with his family, working in his garden, building rock walls and enjoying his beach property.

He is survived by his loving wife Rina of 69 years, children; Michael (Becky), Maureen (Gregg), Maryana, (John), Mark (Wendy) and Marcia (Andy); 13 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandsons, sister Helen and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Martin.

Silvioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to thank all the caregivers at Mountain Lakes, especially those in Beach View Cottage for their compassion and support as well as Dr. Janz and Dr. McKechnie. We would also like to thank Joanne Shrieves for her kindness and special care.

A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. For those wishing to make a donation, please make one to St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School or the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society.

As Silvio often said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good wine, good food and good people, what more do you need?â&#x20AC;?

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Fruit & Vegetables

Homes for Rent

Faraman Farm

5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, off street parking, View. N/S N/P (unless authorised) Avail Oct 1st $1800 + util. Ref req.

Call: 250 551-2125

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser (Vancouver Island) Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills.

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

We offer Excellent Benefit & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com

Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

Help Wanted

YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (KOOTENAY) LTD 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.

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.

Please send/fax/email your resume along with a recent BC driver’s abstract and your preference of area to: YRB (Kootenay) Ltd. 110 Cedar Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 6H2 FAX # 1-250-352-2172 or EMAIL kootenay@yrb.ca

REPORTER The Castlegar News has an immediate opening for a full-time multimedia journalist/reporter.

Candidates will have outstanding, diverse writing abilities, and can generate and write compelling stories for use in print and online.

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

Qualifications The successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product.

• You should have a diploma / degree in journalism, and / or related experience.

• Knowledge of basic Photoshop and InDesign are a must. A valid driver’s licence and reliable car are required.

The Castlegar News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 1,500 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples along with a cover letter to: Kevin Mills at kevin@nelsonstar.com

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

Are you a high school student looking for work?

End of day, after school, weekend assistant required for busy Veterinary Practice.

Duties to include taking care of patient needs and end of day cleaning. Successful applicant will be self-motivated and reliable.

Email pdf resume to jody@selkirkvet.com or fax to 250-352-7407

Weekend Driver needed to Haul Propane Class 1 or 3 Please send resume to jahlefeld@calgasinc.com

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates.

Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today.

Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com.

Send email to: info@canscribe.com.

Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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

Please send your resume & cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax:

1-866-686-7435

Trades, Technical

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. a family owned and operated speciality cedar lumber sawmill located in Barriere B.C., is seeking a hands-on, highly competent & safety conscious professional for the position of Production & Quality Control Coordinator. This position is a key role within the management team reporting directly to Sr Management with opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into a position of increased responsibility within the company.

The successful candidate will be an experienced self starting individual with excellent knowledge of quality control processes and high analytical skills who can effectively communicate results. Duties will include recovery improvement, product outturn analysis,

production and supervision assistance, by-product monitoring and special projects.

Competency in Microsoft Excel

and Word and familiarity with process control systems is a must. A grading ticket and experience with cedar lumber manufacturing would be assets.

Barriere B.C. offers affordable housing, a large variety of recreational activities and is in close proximity to Kamloops & Sun Peaks. A competitive compensation package will be offered. Interested applicants please submit your resume to;

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. PO Box 689 Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 or fax 250-672-5644 or email GSFP@gsfpcedar.com

sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy.

Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca

Services

Financial Services

POSITIVE Apparel is hiring for the furniture department. Must be able to drive a large cube van, lift over 100 pounds, work weekends, and start immediately. Please apply in person

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.

with driving abstract and criminal check. 721 Front St Nelson BC

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

RESTAURANT SPACE FOR LEASE WILL THE WORLD RAVE ABOUT YOUR RESTAURANT? If you are an amazing chef who loves the outdoors and is ready to own your very own casual fine dining resort restaurant then we have an affordable turnkey space in majestic Fernie, BC that is perfect for you.

Have you been looking for a restaurant deal that makes sense, one where you can actually showcase your talents and be successful? Then keep reading at: www.redtreelodge.com/ restaurant or email us at restaurant@red treelodge.com

Help Wanted

PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATOR

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.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Help Wanted

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Silent Auction Fundraiser to support Tyler Milton.

Saturday, Oct 4th, 6pm.

Passmore Hall. Over 70 silent auction items to bid on!

Including a load of premium fire wood larch & fir delivered to the winner!

Music & concession.

Bidding will come to an end at 9pm For more info call: 355-2376

New location!

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

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

Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Dynamic is having a Clearance Sale, misc wood products,excess landscape material, tools, sawmill equipment, large trucks forklifts & much more we are located in Castlegar 1839 Brilliant Rd. Sale starts Sept 15th runs to Oct 15th

Rentals

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

Want to Rent Looking for Magical Bright Home with Lovely Spiritual Energy, A Nature Connection, (Back yard &/or Deck) Beautiful View, could be walking distance to the new Co-op or to the Water. 2 bdrm & parking would be ideal. For Oct 1st I’m a conscious, quiet responsible women N/S, love all life but have no pets 250 352-1696 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

Transportation

Auto Financing

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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

Sporting Goods Free Spirit Treadmill perfect shape, low mileage very sturdy. $600 OBO Call 250-362-7301

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

Duplex/4 Plex TRAIL, Tri-plex. $199,000. rents $1900/mth 250-368-6075

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.

Lots Building Lot: Fully serviced corner lot located above Granite Point Golf course on a quiet no thru street in newer established neighbourhood.

Features beautiful mountain views, close to schools, parks & golfing. Call: 250 352-0181

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1Bd Suite, Top of Popular Bains Rd, Sunny Beasley. Pay less for quiet country living.

Own entrance, laundry & storage. $640 Incl, heat, elec & internet. Cat ok. Ref Req Call: 250 359-0191 Clean 1 bd suite. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. off street parking. N/S N/P. $800 Util & Internet inc. Ref req. Call 250551-2125

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

The Sky is the Limit Buy It, Sell It, or Trade It! For Classifieds That Work!

Call:

352-1890

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Case Lot Sale!

WOW! 70 items in our Fall Case Lot Sale!

Savings up to 50% OFF

Rocky Mountain Cheese Co.

Roasted Peanuts

When purchasing 1kg or more

Medium Cheddar

35.00

$

%

20 of f

2.88

$

Unsalted

100g

5kg case

%

50 of f

Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.

Canyon City Farm, Creston

Ven ’A mour Farm, Okanagan

Carrots

Apples Gala & Ambrosia

15.00

$

10lb bag

6.00

$

Old Cheddar

2.96

$

Save $35

100g

New World Natural Foods

Black Chia Seeds

25%off

Peanut Butter Smooth~Crunchy 4kg

17.50

$

33.00

$

1kg bag

each

12

15 off

Filsinger 20%of f

Apple Cider Vinegar 3.78L

16.75

$

Spencer Hill Orchard, Grand Forks

Garlic

each

9.00

$

%

Grape leaves stuffed with herb/lemon marinated rice

2kg

27.95

$

21 off

Ariah’s Edible Creations Burritos

Hearty Bean~Chili Lime

28.50

12 pack

%

Greek Rolls $

12 pack

2.27kg case

20%off

Rolled Oats

35.50

$

32.00

case 12

Cheese Burritos Samosas $ $

31.35

1lb bag

Frozen 15 %of f Blueberries

23.00

$

41%of f

Save $

Dovre Imports Dolmades $

5lb bag

Sunflower Seeds

28.95

$

11.34kg bag

Canyon City Farm, Creston

25%off

Hulled 4.54kg

case

Red & Yellow Potatoes

USA

6.00

$

27.50

case 12

Thompson Raisins

5lb bag

26.00

$

4.54kg bag %

25 off

Anita’s Whole Wheat Flour

Kettle River Farm, Grand Forks

Winter Squash

Hard Red Wheat, Fine Grind

% 25 26.0010kg bag off

$

1.20

$

Whole Spelt Flour

lb

D & M Djordjevich Vineyards, Kelowna

Coronation Grapes

7.00

$

3lb box

Fine Grind

$

% 20 44.0010kg bag off

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Save $

Also, find lots of great Co-op Deals during Case Lot Sale!! NB: Monthly Specials will start on Oct 8. The over $300 Shop Member Benefit will be suspended during our Case Lot Sale event.

295 Baker St, Nelson

t: 250 354 4077

www.kootenay.coop

Open every day 7:30am - 9pm

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

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

1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS

PENTICTON

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

Y IT N U M M CO

ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

PENTICTON

VERNON

WEST KELOWNA

KAMLOOPS

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

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

KELOWNA

ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

KELOWNA

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Nelson Star

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

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

9th

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EX PE RT IS E

KAMLOOPS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES B USINESS ANDRES CAR AUDIO

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!

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