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An application to rezone three residential lots opposite the hospital emergency room entrance for a new medical clinic is moving ahead despite objections from two Nelson city councillors.

Ancron Medical Clinic, which is currently located on Baker Street, wants to build a 15,000-square foot two-story building at 10 View Street that would include medical offices, a walk-in clinic, aesthetics clinic, dispensary, and small cafe.

The proponents say they have outgrown their present space on Baker Street and want to provide more convenient parking for patients. They’re asking that the land’s designation in the official community plan be changed from residential to public institutional and the zoning from residential to limited medical.

City staff note the proposal “challenges” sustainability objectives in the official community plan by directing commercial activity away from downtown, although it can also be seen as complementing the hospital.

Council granted first reading Monday to the requested amendments. Councillor Deb Kozak said she is comfortable with the project moving forward. “Some pieces need adjustment, but the application as a whole is a good possible fit for the neighborhood,” she said.

However, councillor Robin Cherbo called the project “quite substantial” and “too much for a residential location” while councillor Donna Macdonald said in her 19 years on council, it was the first

development application she could not support.

“As much as we might try to call it multi-use institutional, to me it’s commercial,” she said. “It’s a commercial building that is renting space. If it were a smaller development with some offices, I would be much more comfortable, but this is stretching the definition of a health facility.”

Macdonald also said she believes the impact on the neighbourhood would be too great: “The rest is paved parking lot. If they were single family homes, you’d have yards and gardens.”

Councillor Paula Kiss supported the rezoning, saying the city will have more influence over what happens than if homes were built on the lots. “We can impose much stricter control about how it’s going to impact the neighbours,” she said.

“I think they are in a more powerful position to ensure their homes are respected and privacy is not intruded upon.” She saw “many potential positives” including improvements to the street and pedestrian safety that would be unlikely with residential development.

NEIGHBOURS CONCERNED The proposal has the blessing of both the city’s advisory planning commission and Interior Health, but was panned in a letter by two other physicians, Drs. Rodica Janz and Trevor Janz, who live on Trevor Street, above the property.

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They suggested the clinic would compete with the hospital’s emergency room and result in the “degradation” of a residential neighborhood.

Most people who attended an open house in March were in favour of the project, although immediate neighbors strenuously objected, concerned about extra traffic, noise, and the building’s height.

In an interview Wednesday, Dr. Andre Kirsten of Ancron Medical Clinic said based on the feedback, they redesigned the proposal, including adding underground parking and are looking at widening the street.

“We’ve been working long and hard at this process and have really tried to address most of the issues that were raised,” he said.

A traffic study completed for Ancron concluded the new clinic would add 35 vehicles during peak morning hours. The consultant wrote: “The projected volume of additional traffic is not considered to be significant as it represents on average one

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The Nelson Commons development project has reached its pre-sale requirement of 34 of 54 units.

Once the final financing is in place, construction can begin on the $26 million Nelson Commons residential and retail project.

Project manager Russell Precious said they are still hoping that the demolition of the Extra Foods building and the subsequent excavation will start before Christmas with construction to begin immediately after.

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Ancron, which has had a location on Baker Street for four years, has four physicians and a walk-in clinic. In its new location it would potentially have six to eight physicians and also provide space for visiting specialists.

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Kirsten disagreed that the project is more commercial than institutional. “This is made out to be a huge commercial building that rivals the size of hospital. It does not,” he said. “We’re trying to achieve a medical centre that will benefit our patients. I think this is a

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Nelson city council has given first reading to zoning changes that would let Ancron Medical Clinic put up a new building across from Kootenay Lake hospital’s emergency entrance.

big plus for Nelson and will assist the hospital as well.”

He added the dispensary would be non-commercial and the cafe is included because there is no place at the hospital people can go for coffee while waiting in the emergency room.

The official community plan states “Hospital related services may appear on lands adjacent to the hospital grounds provided that the proposal meets the stated needs of the hospital, commits to a compatible structural/architectural physical presence within the established neighbourhood, and is supported by the market analysis completed as part of the Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan.”

Second reading of the rezoning is conditional on Ancron providing its own market analysis, although city manager Kevin Cormack cautioned council that it may not produce much meaningful information.

“It might be a little difficult to isolate how one building will impact our downtown,” he said.

A public hearing will also be scheduled.

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The project is expected to be completed in less than two years.

“We’re still hoping for late spring 2016 occupancy,” said Precious.

Pre-sales of the remaining 20 units will continue during the construction phase.

There are one, two and three bedroom units still available.

How it started: In 2012 the Kootenay Co-op purchased the Extra Foods grocery store in the 700 block of Vernon Street.

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Justin Pelant plans to advocate for fiscally responsible development

Business owner seeks seat WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

Nelson business owner Justin Pelant announced on Tuesday that he will be the eighth new candidate for Nelson city council in the upcoming municipal election. The 44-year-old plans to advocate for fiscally responsible development and investments in technological infrastructure.

“I am a fiscally responsible individual. I believe the job of council is to manage taxpayer’s money in a fiscally responsible manner,” said Pelant, who moved back to Nelson in 2007 to raise his family when he purchased Ted Allen’s Jewellery. Having grown up in the area and graduated from L.V. Rogers in 1988, he had planned all along to end up back in the Kootenays.

“I think Nelson is a brilliant place to raise kids and have a family,” said Pelant, who has a 5-year-old son with his wife.

Pelant is currently the president of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Nelson and area economic development board.

Pelant advocated strongly for the construction of large-scale broadband infrastructure, and believes Nelson should continue to be proactive about pursuing technological upgrades. He believes that Nelson could receive an “Intelligent Community” designation like Toronto, which will encourage economic growth and open up new job opportunities in the region.

“Broadband was the first step towards that. In the next four years we could take great leaps and bounds. We may not be there in four years, but we can certainly get closer,” he said.

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having video-conferencing, broadband and other technological edges will mean that businesses could relocate without any hassle.

“We don’t have a big Cominco or a saw mill here. We don’t have a big tax generator in the city. We’ve got 1300 business licenses, though. That’s a lot of ownership. What broadband does is if your business is based out of Seattle or Toronto or Vancouver, but you want to live here, you can relocate and function one hundred percent,” he said.

Pelant plans to advocate on behalf of Baker Street business, but he emphasized how inter-

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twined everything it is with the arts and culture community.

“You have to make sure roads, infrastructure and corporate needs are met. But the other aspect regarding business is I also think the city needs to be working with the arts and culture society because that will help propagate business as well. The two work symbiotically. ArtWalk, for example, is excellent. And the sculptures on Baker Street, I was working on the board that approved the money for that.”

Recently, Pelant was pleased the city decided to delay work on the Stores to Shores project, as it was scheduled to occur in

the middle of tourist season.

“We sat down with the city and said ‘you want to shut down one of the main arteries to downtown?’ and it works. The business community talking to the city in a responsible, respectful manner is productive.”

Pelant has ideas for development. He would like to see the old transfer station become an RV park, and to see the current one turned into multi-storey housing, perhaps for seniors or young professionals. He would love for the tram to continue from the Prestige up to the park, which would give tourists an easy walking route to the nearby restaurants, clubs and theatres.

“I know there’s a lot of different developments in progress or starting. I think development needs to be done in respect to the community it’s in. I don’t like the idea of blow and go building. I think it needs to be done respectfully, responsibly and environmentally,” he said.

“I think one of the biggest tragedies we ever did is put the mall down on lakefront property. It’s going to bother me until it’s moved.”

Which means the projects he will support must retain the essential culture of Nelson, which Pelant loves. He said recently a resident came in from the street to inquire about learning the silversmithing trade, and he was happy to help.

“I don’t want Nelson to be a suit and collar, everyone dressing the same town. I like the fact you have so many people going so many directions, but working in the same direction. The idiosyncrasies complement the business culture well, and we work handin-hand to create a really livable environment,” he said.

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Curtis Bendig announced last week that he will stand for election as a school board trustee in Nelson this fall.

“My daughter Mila will graduate high school in 2032 and it’s important her generation has a strong, vibrant and resilient education system,” said the 29-year-old new father.

He said if you compare the education system that was present during his schooling to that of his parents and grandparents, the differences would be “astounding”. He expects a similarly huge transformation to occur over the next three decades, and he wants to be a part of it.

“School boards need to be open to that change and flexible, open to innovation,” he said. “A fresh perspective is exactly what I’m hoping to bring. Nelson has the youngest demographic in the Columbia Basin and that certainly hasn’t been reflected in who we sent to represent us on the school board in the last decade.”

Bendig currently works as Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall’s constituency assistant. He said the role has prepared him well for his potential future on the school board.

“The think the roles are quite complimentary. My main job right now is answering the phone and listening to concerns

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Submitted photo people are bringing to the MLA. A lot of those things had to do with education, particularly this fall,” he said, referring to the teachers’ strike that currently reached a close.

“Having an understanding of how the provincial systems work, how agencies work together, especially in an area as complex as education, is a huge asset,” he said.

“I want to be at the board table to ensure that responsible, sustainable decisions are being made to strengthen public education now and for the coming decades.”

Bendig said he wants to encourage innovation in the school system.

“The four walls and a chalkboard style of teaching is not necessarily what works best. The school system needs to be open to new ideas, and needs to expand alternative programs they already have,” he said.

Bendig hopes the community will become more engaging during this election.

“Most people I’ve talked to under 40 doesn’t know who their school board trustees are or what they do. That’s a huge thing that needs to be addressed. Our school board could be doing a much better job of widening the conversation.”

Bendig holds a bachelor degree in education and has taught both in Canada and Asia. He currently works in MLA Michelle Mungall’s community office. He has been active on a number of boards and committees including the Columbia Basin Trust’s Youth Advisory Committee and the Kootenay Carshare Co-op.

Bendig ran unsuccessfully for school trustee in 2011.

RDCK raised many issues at UBCM

RDCK directors attended the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Whistler last month to lobby fellow local governments and the province on a number of issues. Chief among these were: fire insurance for rural homeowners, broadband for rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin,

provincial cost sharing for potential disaster mitigation work and the establishment of a provincial disaster relief fund.

“The government was really engaged with us at this UBCM convention,” said John Kettle, RDCK board chair. “The ministers and staff came to our meet-

ings looking for solutions and listened when we provided such.

Protecting rural homeowners with competitive fire insurance and having the ability to mitigate natural disasters to save lives and property is a win for everyone.”

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They also asked the province to authorize the payment of up to 50 per cent of the cost to “construct works” approved “to prevent” “imminent” and/or threats of “disasters.”

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Slocan mayor, councillor seek to trade places

Election races are heating up GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

Slocan’s mayor will run for councillor in this fall’s election, while a present councillor will seek to replace her. Madeleine Perriere, who is in her second term as mayor, has filed nomination papers for councillor, while Hillary Elliott is running for mayor.

Elliott is also the village’s regional district repres entative and has been the board’s vice-chair.

Born in the Niagara region of southern Ontario, she lived in Alberta and other areas of BC before settling in the Kootenays.

She has worked in tourism, public Hillary Elliott relations, and the service and forest industries, as well as in literacy, and has taught in local schools.

She is a University of Calgary graduate and past vice-president of the Nelson District Teachers Association. She was first elected to Slocan council in a February 2008 by-election and was re-elected that fall and in 2011.

Should Elliott be elected mayor, she would become the fourth woman to serve in that position in Slocan after Emilie Popoff

(1947-49), Agda Winje (1972-78) and Perriere. No other Kootenay municipality has yet had three women serve as mayor, and only three others (Nakusp, New Denver, and Fruitvale) have had two.

In 2008, Slocan became the first municipality in BC to elect an all-woman council, all of whom were re-elected in 2011.

Also running for council is John (Burly) Van Bynen, who served as mayor from 2005-08.

Race for mayor in Kaslo

In Kaslo, village councillor Suzan Hewat is challenging incumbent Greg Lay for the mayor’s seat.

Lay, a professional forester, has served two terms as mayor and was a councillor before that.

Hewat, an accounting technician, has served several terms as a councillor. She topped the polls in both 2011 and 2008. A third candidate is also expected to declare for mayor.

Meanwhile, there are now four candidates for council: incumbent Rob Lang as well as John Addison of WREN Consulting, Louise De Pape of Kaslo Florists, and massage therapist Kellie Knoll.

Interest in Salmo politics picks up

While Salmo’s entire council was acclaimed in 2011, it is expected to see a race for both mayor and council this time. Den-

nis McLean has filed papers for mayor and is expected to be challenged by Stephen White. Incumbent Ann Henderson is not seeking re-election.

For council, there should be at least six candidates. The only incumbent so far seeking re-election is Merle Hanson, who was mayor from 1977 to 1999. Jennifer Peel is not running again.

The other declared candidates are Ken Anderson, Steven Dimock, and Jim Mullaly, who are expected to be joined by councilwatcher Dan Danforth and Diana Lockwood.

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At least two areas of the Kootenay Lake school district will see races for trustee.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

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Remembering Howie RIP Howie... You were always smiling every time you came to the pool and always a joy to talk to.

Alyssa Christie I met Howie later in his life, yet I shall remember him as always having a great smile, being quick with a joke, and never hearing him say a bad thing about anyone. I already miss you zipping around town on that electric scooter. God’s Speed.

Chris Dawson

To answer, go to nelsonstar.com

LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Do you support a Slocan Valley woman’s decision to file a lawsuit over the Lemon Creek spill?

Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. He will be missed, both as a personal friend with a great sense of humour and for his steadfast community-giving spirit.

RIP, Howie.

Loretta Casella Rip Howie. You sure kept us on our toes!

Angela Erickson

You responded:

You’ve been a presence I was blessed with knowing since childhood, and will be greatly missed. All my love sent to your family at this time.

Sindy Faraguna

YES: 64 % NO: 36 %

The good and very bad about Ebola Here are two good things about the Ebola virus. It is unlikely to mutate into a version that can spread through the air, as some other viruses have done. And people who have been infected by Ebola cannot pass it on to others during the incubation period (between two and 21 days).

Only when they develop detectable symptoms, notably fever, do they become infectious to others, and only by the transfer of bodily fluids.

Here are three bad things about Ebola. The “bodily fluids” that can transmit it include even the tiniest droplet of sweat: just the slightest touch can pass the virus on. The death rate for those who become infected is 70 percent. And the US government’s Centers for Disease Control warned recently that we could have 1.4 million cases of Ebola

by January.

Since the number of known cases so far is only around 7,500, that suggests that the number of new cases is doubling approximately every two weeks. This is called exponen-

tial growth: not 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... but 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32.... If you put one grain of wheat on the first square of a chess-board, two on the second, and keep doubling the grains every square, there are not enough grains of wheat in the world to get you to the 64th square.

Until and unless a vaccine becomes available in very large quantities, the only way to stop the exponential spread of Ebola in the affected countries is to isolate the victims, a task that is very difficult in mostly rural countries with minimal medical facilities. Liberia with 4.2m people, had only 51 doctors and 978 nurses and midwives at the start of the crisis, and some of those have already died or fled.

You don’t need to find and isolate everybody who gets the disease to break the exponential pattern.

Just isolating 75 percent of them as soon as they become infectious would drastically slow the spread.

But at the moment, in the three most affected countries, only an estimated

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18 percent of the victims are being taken to treatment centres (where, of course, most of them will die).

This is why the most important intervention so far has been the dispatch of 3,000 US troops to Liberia, with the primary job of creating seventeen large tent hospitals and training 500 nurses to work in them. Britain is providing 200 new

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hospital beds in its former colony of Sierra Leone, with 500 more in the next few months. Cuba has sent 165 health workers, China has sent 60, and France has sent various teams to help its former colony, Guinea.

But with the exception of the American aid to Liberia, it is all woefully inadequate. Nine months after the first case of Ebola was confirmed in Guinea, we are still playing catch-up, and playing it badly.

Why is that? Aren’t the developed countries also at risk if the virus continues to spread?

Well, no, or at least their governments don’t think so. Even without a vaccine, they are confident that their health services can find and isolate any infected people quickly and prevent Ebola from becoming an epidemic in their countries. They are probably right, and so they see the limited help they are sending to West Africa as charity rather than a vital self-interest. But they may be wrong.

As Professor Peter Piot, who first

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identified the Ebola virus in 1976, said in a recent interview with Der Spiegel, “I am more worried about the many people from India who work in trade or industry in West Africa. It would only take one of them to become infected, travel to India during the virus’s incubation period to visit relatives, and then, once he becomes sick, go to a public hospital.

“Doctors and nurses in India often don’t wear protective gloves.

They would immediately become infected and spread the virus.”

Then you would have Ebola on the loose in a country of more than a billion people, millions of whom travel abroad each year. All hope of confining the disease to Africa and driving it back down to almost nothing, as was done in previous outbreaks, would be gone.

— Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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The moment eight year old Gaelen Schnare saw his first owl, a two-year-old great horned owl named Don Quixote, he decided he was going to start a fundraiser to help Salmo resident and falconer Terry Swan earn her rehabilitation certification to rescue birds of prey.

Schnare finally reached his $1,000 goal at the end of August.

He fundraised outside the Kootenay Co-op with classmates from the Wildflower school, plus Swan and Don Quixote, who helped draw quite a bit of attention to the cause. After Schnare held two yard sales he was only $24 away from his goal. He sold some of his “younger toys” to reach the $1,000 mark.

Schnare said he loves animals.

His family has one cat and a dog but he said they used to have more pets including fish and a snake.

“When I was little, I called myself an animal caretaker. We used to have deer come into our yard and when I would go outside, they would keep eating the grass and just look at me.”

Swan is a licensed falconer who does a fair amount of bird rescue work. She helped collect Nel, the struggling osprey fledgling, from her nest with Nelson Hydro in June. She takes nonbird of prey like a song bird or a crow to Bird Emergency and Kare Society (BEAKS) in Castlegar as she said bringing them into her house “would give them a heart attack.” BEAKS in turn, does not take birds of prey.

“People know me as “ the bird nerd” so they bring injured birds to me. I can only, by law, do so much

Don Quixote is a two-year-old great horned owl who broke his wing when he flew into the side of a barn as a fledgling.

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but I can stabilize them and I send them to the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) rehab centre in Vancouver.”

Once certified, she plans to do more at her home for birds of prey rather than have to send them away. The funds raised are paying for the 12 books specified by the international wildlife rehabilitation council who issues the certification. She estimates she’s about a quarter of the way through her course work.

“I can’t believe what Gaelen has done,” said Swan. “It’s floored me.”

Schnare wanted to help because “there are almost no birds of prey left. There is no rehabilitation for birds of prey here. When Tammy gets a bird, it has to go to OWL. It’s a lot of travel for the birds so she’s trying to get her rehabilita-

tion licence.”

Schnare’s school, Wildflower, had started a fundraiser but he became highly motivated when Swan and Don Quixote visited his classroom in the spring. It was the first time he had ever seen an owl.

“I met her with the great horned owl so I got really inspired. It was really cool. You don’t see them all the time.”

Swan rescued the owl when it broke one wing as a fledgling flying into the side of a barn. Even though Don Quixote’s wing mended, the tendons were too badly scarred for him to fully recover.

OWL had nowhere for him to go so they told Swan the owl would be a perfect candidate for an education bird if she would take him.

She now visits the schools with the owl and one of her Harris’ hawks.

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Common name: Trumpet Viner Botanical Name: Campsis radicans Some wise guy once said “if you cannot grow a trumpet vine’, give up gardening. The Trumpet Vine has to be one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden! But watch out, it will need a strong fence, trellis or other sturdy support to bear its eventual large size and considerable weight. Its name refers to the clusters of large trumpet shaped flowers that appear from June to September. Trumpet Vines are available in a number of cultivars.

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Civic Address 1805 Silver King Rd Exemption Taxes Ascension Lutheran Church 1805 Silver King Rd 2015 Bethel Christian Centre 623 Gordon Rd BethelChurch Christian Centre 623100% Gordon Rd 556 Ascension Lutheran 1805 Silver King Rd Bethel Christian Centre 1004 Third Street Bethel Christian Centre 623 Gordon Rd Bethel Christian Centre 1004100% Third Street 340 Centre BethelBethel ChristianChristian Centre 1004 Third Street 1004 Third 100% Street 346 Bethel Christian Centre 1004 Third Street of Mary Immaculate 1004 Third Street 813 Ward BethelCathedral Christian Centre 100%Street 346 Cathedral of Mary Immaculate 813 Ward Street Cathedral of Mary Immaculate 813 Ward Street 702 Stanley 100% Street 154 Evangelical Covenant Church Evangelical Covenant Church 702 Stanley Street 131 Evangelical Church 702 Stanley Street 100%Street First Covenant Baptist Church 611Fifth First Baptist Church 611Fifth Street 100% Street 330 First Witnesses Baptist Church 611Fifth Jehovah’s of Nelson 2121 Falls Street Jehovah’s Witnesses of Nelson 2121 Falls Street Witnesses of Nelson NelsonJehovah’s United Church Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street

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Sister city Sandpoint cooking up sibling rivalry

Chefs will go head-to-head Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

It’s all about sibling rivalry.

Nelson chef Amanda Skidmore is headed to Sandpoint, Idaho to compete in a head to head cooking competition with sister city chef Reese Warren.

As Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, Skidmore, a chef at All Season’s Cafè will represent Nelson as she cooks up a magical culinary creation in a black box competition.

Neither chef will know the ingredients until the moment they open the black box. They will have one hour to prepare a winning dish.

Skidmore is looking forward to the challenge.

“I just spent the last week in San Francisco on my honeymoon,” said Skidmore. “The food was very inspiring there. From all of the Asian influences, to the fresh seafood, and to the farm fresh preparation of California cuisine.

It was nice step into another city and feel inspired.

“I have no idea what ingredients I will be working with, that is the essence of the black box competition,” she said.

“I am looking forward to seeing a new city, meeting new people and

Nelson chef Amanda Skidmore. representing Nelson in the competition. I am honoured to have been chosen.”

The October 11 event takes place in Sandpoint’s Granary Arts District as part of an Oktoberfest weekend celebration.

Visitors are also invited to enter a logo in their “I love My Sister-City” competition with a choice of prizes from either Whitewater Ski Resort or Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Only a two-and-a-half hour drive away, Sandpoint is closer than other popular BC holiday destinations like the Okanagan.

As the City of Nelson officially became sister city with Sandpoint in March 2014, this is the first in a

series of events organized by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism executive director Dianna Ducs and Sandpoint Chamber representative Kate McAlister. The initiative is also supported by the Nelson and District Chamber and City of Nelson.

“Who knows what great sister rivalries will come playing off the sister scenario,” said Ducs.

“There is a sense of fun and play with ‘I love my sister’. We’re pretty excited about getting the sister city creative off the ground,” she said.

“Kate has been awesome to work with; we’re getting excited and inspired.”

Nelson will take its turn hosting an art focused event in the spring.

Ducs said Nelson Brewing Co and MickDuff’s will be working together to create an I love my sister brew.

“Beer can’t cross the border but they can share the packaging and the recipe of the two brews. Nelson Brewing Co. will be sending a brew master down there.”

There’s a possibility local coffee roaster Oso Negro will create a special coffee blend with Evans Brothers Coffee.

The two sister city chef ’s cook off is Saturday, October 11 from 2 to 3 p.m.

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Community Events Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxilary bake and wool sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop. Stock up on baking just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend and wool for all your winter knitting projects.

Tickets for a Thanksgiving turkey, as well as a cake donated by Vienna Cafe, will be for sale.

Annual Thanksgiving dinner at Our Daily Bread, October 13, 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street, Nelson. Free yet donations are gratefully acccepted. The dinner is in support of awareness around Homelessness Action Week. They will be honouring all seniors present at the dinner .

Kalso’s Langham Cultural Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala weekend on October 10 to 12. The celebration and reunion will take place with an open house and welcome, a gala showcase, a youth concert, a street fall fest, and an Old Time Dance at The Legion, along with an open mic farewell. For more details, call 250-353-2661 or visit thelangham.ca.

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

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

The Nelson Choral Society practices every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road. All are welcome,

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

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

MONTHLY MEETINGS The Nelson Chapter, Council of Canadians will have their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs) All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871.

The Nelson Curling Centre is holding a family fun day and open house on Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your chance to try curling. Bring the whole family to try out a fun, affordable, social winter sport. Admission is free and open to all ages.

Instructors will be on the ice to teach the basics. Bring clean indoor shoes and a warm sweater or jacket. Kids 10 and under should have a helmet. Everything else is provided.

Jubilee Manor Auxiliary Fall Tea Thursday, October 23 at Jubilee Manor Bake Table Tea served from 2 to 3 p.m. Come join us and bring a friend.

The West Kootenay Family Historians Society meets on Monday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the Castlegar Library. The program for the meeting will focus on ways to learn more about United Empire Loyalist ancestors who came to Canada after the American Revolution. For further information, contactwkfhs@shaw.ca.

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

Room to Live-A benefit concert for the renewal of Ward Street Place. Nelson CARES Society fundraising event to kick off the Room To Live capital campaign. Benefit concert and silent auction to raise funds for the renovation of Ward Street Place, a low income housing block in down town Nelson. Friday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Nelson BC. $20 advance, $25 door. Contact Lisa McGeady at roomtolive@nelsoncares.ca or call 250-3526011, ext 17.

Announcements Learning in Retirement is pleased to have Dr. Eli Hall speak to the group on eye health on October 17. Glaucoma, macular degeneration and other eye issues will be discussed. Meet at Selkirk College, Silver King Campus Friday October 17th at 10 a.m., room 118.

Home sweet homeless? The Nelson Committee on Homelessness presents Bracing for the Baby Boomers on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Branch 51 at 717 Vernon St. as part of Homelessness Action Week.

Three guest panelists will explore the issues of seniors supports, inadequate income and housing needs – what’s available to help, what isn’t, and how our community can prepare for the tsunami of baby boomers retiring.

Info: 352-6011 x19 or ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or Facebook.

Homelessness Action Week celebration, Friday, October 17, 7 to 9 p.m. at Expressions Café, 554 Ward St. Doors open: 6:30 p.m.

Admission by donation. Come for an evening of entertainment of refreshments, door prizes and fun quizzes! Singer Bessie Wapp, a special guest actor, Mary Audia and Ann Macdonald, Jenny Robinson, and Mr. Aadvark will entertain. Sponsored by Expressions Café and the Nelson Committee on Homelessness.

Info: 352-6011 x19 or ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or Facebook.

show, The Amazing Race, teams of 4 will be running throughout the streets of Nelson, in full costume, completing challenges and solving riddles. Proceeds from the event will go to the Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries society, and more information regarding the event and the society can be found on our Facebook page. Participants can sign up at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street campus, Whitewater Ski Resort’s downtown office, or at ROAM on Baker Street.

The Langham Cultural Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend in Kalso. Pictured is a celebration of its 30th anniversary.

no audition required. For further information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org.

Preschool Storytime at Nelson Public Library for three to five year olds every Wednesday until October 29. Family Storytime Saturdays, until November 1. Both programs begin at 10:15 a.m. Register online at nelsonlibrary. ca or call 250-352-6333.

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. Yoga’s about touching your heart, not your toes. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19+. Expect an upbeat practice complete with deep relaxation, all accompanied by awesome tunes. Expect to leave feeling awesome and a lightness of heart. 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 drop-in).

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

Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve. com.

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Books for sale! The Friends of the Nelson Library will be holding the Fall Sale on October 24 from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St Nelson. There will be a good selection of lightly used, adult, youth and children’s books, as well as CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles. Bargain bags of books from 1-2 p.m. Donations accepted at the Library until October 18.

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

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.

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

Is your child between four and six years old or starting Kindergarten? Book an appointment for immunizations at the Nelson Health Unit 250-505-7200.

Workshops Ellison’s Market Saturday community workshops are Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.

October 11 is “Whole food as medicine” at the market cafe. Join Cedar de Bryun, graduate of the Institute of Integrative Medicine in New York as she talks about how whole foods can help to heal your body. She has been using medicinal herbs and whole foods therapeutically for over 27 years. October 18 is Canning 10 with Bev from Ellison’s Market as she unveils how easy and simple this fabulous and tasty way of food preserving is. October 25 is Alkaline Water: Learn about the health benefits of alkaline water with Steve from Riva Alkaline Water. Bring your questions and taste the difference!. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-352-3181.

The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public.

Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), euchre (Thursdays 7 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcoming jam sessions. Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464.

fundraisers Returning for its fourth year, the SROAMazing Race is a fun, competitive event for all ages on Saturday, October 18. Based on the hit

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Commonwealth on Friday, October 17 at Spiritbar. The band will perform two sets that will include a mix of new tunes and older classics.

Doors open at 9 p.m. and Sloan will hit the stage at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at Hume Hotel or online at ticketweb. ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

Literary The Nelson Public Library will host radio host and author Grant Lawrence on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. for a reading of his new book The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie. Award-winning jazz vocalist Jill Barber will also perform. For more about Grant Lawrence and his books, go to www.grantlawrence.ca. For more about Jill Barber, with samples of her music, go to www. jillbarber.com. The event is presented by the Kootenay Library Federation and the Nelson Public Library. Otter Books will be on hand with books and music.

Vancouver-based blues duo The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer play Spiritbar on Saturday, October 18 with Nelson expat Miss Quincy & The Showdown. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

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

FILM The Boxtrolls starts at the Civic Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m screening on Sunday, October 12. Directed by Graham Annable, this 96-minute G-rated comedy follows a band of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs. The film is based on classic children’s novel Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

This is Where I Leave You plays at the Civic Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 9 p.m. There will be a 7 p.m screening on Sunday, October 12. When their father passes away, four grown siblings bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof for a week. Starring an all-star cast of Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver and Rose Byrne. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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

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

On October 9 the Civic Theatre will show Frank, a 95-minute comedy starring Michael Fassbender as an enigmatic character who wears a large cartoon head at all times. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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

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.

Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan are coming to Nelson is support of their album Commonwealth on Friday, October 17 at Spiritbar. 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.

MUSIC John Reischman & the Jaybirds will play the Capitol Theatre tonight at 8 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

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Clinton Swanson and Friends will play Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The night will feature the vocal stylings of Melody Diachun. Guitarist Doug Stephenson, bassist Rob Fahie and drummer Marvin Walker round out the band, while Cliny will play his horn. Suggested donation at the door is $10.

The Royal on Baker will have live dinner music nightly Monday to Saturday, featuring local singer songwriters and piano players with no cover charge. Michael Fredrick will entertain tonight with open mic to follow.

Check who else is playing on their web site Royalgrillnelson.com.

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

Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan are coming to Nelson is support of their newest album

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Theatre 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.

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.

On October 16, 2014 in honor of International Credit Union Day & WORLD FOOD DAY, Nelson & District Credit Union invites its members and the community to our local branch.

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

Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus (460 Ward Street).

In recognition of WORLD FOOD DAY, Nelson & District Credit Union will be hosting a food drive at all branches.

PLEASE STOP BY WITH A FOOD OR CASH DONATION.

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Padma Viswanathan was named as one of the six writers on the prestigious Giller Prize shortlist on Monday for her novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rao. “It feels like being invited to sit down at a table I’ve been watching enviously from afar,” said Viswanathan, who set her novel in a fictional Nelson called Lohikarma.

She posted the following on her Facebook page shortly after the announcement was made in Toronto: “While this is one of my proudest moments–and yes, today included bourbon and bubbly—and yes, I have again thanked my husband, parents, editor and agents for their passionate investments—and yes, I’m particularly chuffed that the jury comments show they got what I was trying to do—I have been thinking with awe of the many Canadian writers who formed me, whose books I return to and admire and carry in my head (many of them whom didn’t necessarily make prize lists). How thrilling to take a part in this conversation: Canadian

literature. I hope I’m worthy.”

Viswanathan said she couldn’t have properly depicted her main character Ashwin Rao’s inner journey without the geographical inspiration she derived from Nelson.

“I don’t think people realize how much this is a location novel. It really embodies Nelson’s spirit. People talk about it as a Canadian novel, but really it’s a Kootenay novel. That sense of a protected crevice, the lake, and Ashwin’s experience of that place…The distance he travels emotionally is inseparable from being in that place, surrounded by those people,” she said.

The Ever After of Ashwin Rao explores the aftermath of the Air India bombings.

It follows an Indian psychotherapist who is treating survivors’ families and doing a study of comparative grief. Viswanathan said she’s thrilled the jurors recognized that her novel isn’t only an issue-based work.

“The issues I take up are present in the work, but I didn’t feel like the jury was emphasizing it at the expense of the literary aspect, or the language. It’s important to

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me that there are funny bits. I got a hearty response, not a precious one. And I found that so gratifying,” she said.

The other five shortlisted books are The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis, Tell by Frances Itani, Us Conductors by Sean Michaels, The Girl Who Was Saturday Night by Heather O’Neill and All My Puny Sorrows

by Miriam Toews.

“These are all people with enormous artistic integrity, that I admire. There are no sell-outs or cheap choices. They’re all rockstars,” said Viswanathan.

The Giller Prize was founded in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch to honour his late wife Doris Giller. This year it was announced the cash prize for the winner would double from $50,000 to $100,000. The other finalists will receive $10,000.

The finalists were chosen by a threemember jury consisting of Canadian author Shauna Signh Baldwin, British novelist Justin Cartwright and American writer Francine Prose. They selected the six titles from a long-list of 12, which had been narrowed down from 161 titles from 63 publishing houses.

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Deb O’Keeffe is one of the municipal liaisons for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) which kicks off on October 28 at the Nelson Public Library.

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Celebrate National Novel Writing Month

30 days, 50,000 words

Will Johnson

Nelson Star

Do you think you have what it takes to write an entire novel in a month?

If so, November is the month to do it, as Nelson is once again taking part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The free kickoff event takes place on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

“NaNoWriMo challenges writers to do the impossible,” said Deb O’Keeffe, one of the municipal liaisons for the event. “It’s a literary adventure of epic proportions: 30 days, 50,000 words and one original novel.”

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There are no entry fees, no judges and no prizes. But last year 63 Kootenay novelists joined 400,000 people worldwide in tackling the month-long task.

Ultimately, after furiously typing in coffee shops and libraries, those 63 writers produced a collective total of 1,524,426 words.

The kickoff event will be an opportunity for participants to meet other participants and to hear from those who’ve successfully crossed the 50,000-word finish line. There will be food and prizes.

The library will also be hosting write-ins on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m to 8 p.m.

“Write-ins are amazing,” said

Karina Kram, another municipal liaison for NaNoWriMo. “They help turn the solitary act of writing into much more of a community experience.”

O’Keeffe agreed.

“There’s nothing like a fellow NaNo writer to help you through those panicked times when your main character suddenly goes rogue,” she said.

More than 250 projects created during NaNoWriMo have gone on to become published works, including the bestsellers Water for Elephants by Sara Guren and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

To learn more, visit nanowrimo.org.

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Winlaw musician playing trio of Kootenay shows

New album from Ruth

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Doo-wop twang artist Melissa Ruth is embarking on an annual pilgrimage to the West Kootenay to play a trio of shows in Kaslo, Nelson and Winlaw in support of her latest album Riding Mercury.

“The temperature goes up, the temperature goes down,” said Ruth, explaining what the album’s title means to her. “Most of the songs in the album explore that idea of really high highs, and really low lows, and how we’re always riding it out.”

Ruth said audiences can expect an intimate performance.

“There is a vulnerability to many of the songs on this record so I am looking forward to having the opportunity to play these songs in cozy listening spaces. As a songwriter, I love making that creative and personal connection with my audience. I don’t always get to do that when I’m performing with a full band.”

Shortly after the success of her last album Ain’t No Whiskey, Ruth was experiencing a number of personal and professional successes when her mother became seriously ill. She grappled with stress and depression, and that soul-searching was the creative impetus behind Riding Mercury.

“Some of the songs are really dark, and some not so much. But they’re all bound by this idea,” she said.

Ruth, who grew up in Winlaw and started out as an acoustic singer-songwriter, has started to take inspiration from New Orleans’ music. “During the time we were making Ain’t No Whiskey, I was listening to a lot of New Orleans music. They’ve got culture.

History. Soul. Pain. And the heat, I mean I’ve never been but I’ve always had this romantic notion of it.

I’m in love with this city I’ve never been to,” she said.

“I guess I was feeling really Pacific Northwest-y, cold, miserable and rainy. I was romanticizing this place full of passion, soul and lust.”

At first she resisted the idea of getting better sound and music equipment.

“I’m a bit of a purist. My opinion has always been who needs a great sounding guitar if you’re writing good songs? I’ll just pound it on my acoustic. This was like 10 years ago. But then, accidentally, believe it or not, I bought a guitar that changed everything for me.”

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But her sound is still distinctly rural, and many of her tracks are sparse and instrumental.

“I’m hugely influenced by the fact I grew up around mountains and rivers. There’s not a shred of urbanism in my music,” she said.

Ruth will play a show at Blue Belle Bistro in Kaslo at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 17. The next day she’ll be at Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw at 6:30 p.m. Her Nelson show at Cafe Momento is on Tuesday, October 21 at 8 p.m.Blackpress 2.833 x 3 For more information visit melissaruthmusic.com.

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While Natasha Smith was working on her current show, Containment & Growth, she tried to work intuitively, allowing her process, the surrounding landscape and her love of the primitive inform her work.

“Each panels holds a circular form that combines collage elements including natural and collected materials. Each work relates directly to an experience or memory of place,” said the Slocan Valley artist, who will be hosting an exhibition at the Dancing Bear Inn in Nelson tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.

“By juxtaposing elements and surfaces with contrasting natures: opaque and transparent, strong and subtle marks, textured and smooth surfaces, themes of fragility, strength, containment and growth are suggested,” she said.

Smith’s latest work is inspired by the time she spent walking the Slocan Valley Rail Trail that runs by her studio in Passmore.

The collection of paintings have complex, layered surfaces created with a technique originally developed for collaged printmaking plates (collagraphs). She found the plates were often as interesting as the prints.

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The show will run until early January at the Dancing Bear Inn at 171 Baker Street.

Smith holds a B.A. in printmaking and has been a practicing artist

and teacher for the last 14 years.

She was a founding member of what is now Oxygen Art Centre and offers classes there.

For more information contact natashasmithartist@gmail.com.

Adoption fundraiser features magic An adoption fundraiser will be held at the Nelson & District Rod and Gun Club on October 19 at 4:00 p.m. Illusionist John Kaplan will be performing his show Abracadazzle to help raise funds for a local family to adopt.

Parents Jason and Tracy Ashley, who have two sons of their own, have been investigating adoption since Jason read an article in a magazine put out by his church denomination. Though they originally planned to adopt from the Congo, they

are now seeking a child from Florida.

“As far as our child is concerned—we don’t know him or her yet. Her or she might have been born yesterday and we just haven’t been called yet, or it could be a few months before we are selected.

The Ashleys estimate they have $10,000 to raise in preparation for the child’s arrival.

For more information, call Tracy Ashley at 250-229-5668 or visit abracadazzle.ca.

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Would you like to become Nelson’s cultural ambassador for 2015?

The city is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position in the category of music. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s annual reception in December.

The award comes with a $1,000 honorarium.

“The cultural ambassador program is entering its seventh year, and the response we’ve had from the community has been tremendous,” said Stephanie Fischer, chair of the Cultural Development Committee (CDC).

“The roster of talented professionals we’ve had representing our city is impressive: the Corozon youth choir, fibre artist Angelika Weth, author Anne DeGrace, dancer Hiromoto Ida, actor Lucas Myers and filmmaker Amy Bohigian,” she said.

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Filmmaker Amy Bohigian is the 2014 ambassador. A new one will be selected in December.

File photo nity for the city to recognize and reward the exceptional talent we have here.”

The CDC established the cultural ambassador role seven years ago. The honour is meant to recognize those who practice a high standard of artistic discipline and who aren’t only active in Nelson, but in other communities and countries.

The cultural ambassador is expected to represent and promote the City of Nelson during their travels. They can also use their official designation in their own promotional materials, programs and fundraising.

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A huge crowd came out (above) to the Selkirk College Silver King Campus 50th anniversary celebration. In true tradesmen fashion (top right), Chair of the School of Industry and Trades Dan Obradovic (left) and a Fine Woodworking assistant instructor David Fraser cut the cake with a handsaw and ruler. Students in the hairdressing program (bottom photo) have a little fun at their display table.

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Selkirk College staff and students celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday as the community joined them for a grand celebration barbecue marking five decades of quality trades training, career programs and community education at Nelson’s Silver King Campus.

An education cornerstone in the region since 1964, the campus opened as the BC Vocational School with a vision of expanding training opportunities in Nelson and beyond.

During the last 50 years the trades programs have been the mainstay, but many other programs have been based out of the 35-acre campus including nursing, ski resort operations and management (SROAM), hairdressing and esthetics, professional cooking, adult basic education, the Kootenay School of the Arts (now known as Kootenay Studio Arts) and many more.

“It’s incredible to think about how students have enhanced their lives through education on that campus over the last 50 years,” said Selkirk College’s Dean of Instruction for Nelson Kate Pelletier.

“The mission of Selkirk College is to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve our communities. That mission has certainly been accomplished and continues to grow at the Silver King Campus.”

In 1975, the established vocational school was officially merged with Selkirk College. To mark the importance of the Toad Mountain area to Nelson’s mining past, the campus was renamed Silver King.

Today the campus is home to hairdressing, esthetics, carpentry, fine woodworking, heavy mechanical, plant operator, welding, electrical, millwright/machinist, metal fabricator, adult basic education, transitional training, and a wide range of community education courses and classes.

“This campus is an important community asset and we want to share the 50th celebration with the community,” says industry and trades training school chair Dan Obradovic.

Learn more about the Silver King Campus and the programs located on the Rosemont location at selkirk.ca.

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Sunday was a historic day for the Whitecaps Kootenay Prospects soccer program, as the Kootenay West and Kootenay East Academies met in competition for the first time.

The Kootenay East Academy, based out of Cranbrook, is in its first year after evolving from the Whitecaps Cranbrook Skills Centre this September. The Kootenay West Academy, based out of Nelson, is entering its second year under the tutelage of Vancouver Whitecaps regional head coach Brett Adams.

“It was such a humbling experience to see over 200 players from the Kootenays playing soccer in beautiful surroundings on a beautiful day,” Adams said Monday. “As a community, as an area, the parents and the players understand what we’re trying to do.

“We’re trying to promote the correct way to play soccer and the correct ethics…we want players to be competitive athletes but we want them to do it with a bit of class.”

The Whitecaps Kootenay West Prospects Academy travelled from Nelson to Cranbrook’s Moir Centennial Park Sunday for a day of minitournaments and skill sessions with its younger, easterly counterpart. It was a long day for the academies, with sessions and matches getting underway at 10 a.m. and lasting through the early evening.

Boys and girls teams from U10 to

Three members of the Whitecaps Kootenay West Academy (from left to right) Mason Todevic (U18), Riley Osachoff (U16) and Michael Moon (U18) take part in exhibition play in Cranbrook.

Karen Bennett photo U18 participated in the monumental affair. Combined, the East and West Academies have approximately 240 participants.

Though results were not the primary focus of the weekend, the more experienced Kootenay West Academy dictated much of the play. Still, the dignity, work ethic and competi-

tive drive of all the players was second to none, according to Adams.

“There’s a lot of work to be done, but it’s the start of something big,” Adams said. “It’s definitely going in the right direction. It’s going to be an exciting 12 months to see the expansion we’ve already had [and] what it is going to look like in another 12

months.”

The aim is to create technically gifted soccer players that are comfortable getting on the ball and not afraid to make mistakes. In Adams’ eyes, the developmental period of a young athlete’s life is critical because they are free to go out, have fun, make mistakes and enjoy learning.

“Nothing would make us prouder as a region [than] to have a professional soccer player that has come through our program,” Adams said.

“That would be unbelievable.

“We want to create as many players that have the experience to study and play soccer at good colleges and universities…Some may not take that route, but [at the very least] we want to create players that have been through a system where they go out and have a kick-around with the guys or the girls and just really enjoy it.”

It is that final piece Adams knows is critical, because its the casual kickaround that helps grow the game of soccer in communities such as Nelson and Cranbrook. At the end of the day, it is that recognition of the game that helped lead to the growth already seen in the Kootenays.

The fall session for the Kootenay West Prospects Academy began September 13 and runs through December 7. The programs will then recommence once the snow melts in the spring.

Adams said the plan is to host an event similar to Sunday’s proceedings in early to mid-November at Nelson’s indoor soccer facility.

Once the calendar turns over to 2015, Adams plans to send the U10 and U12 teams to the Whitecaps FC Adidas Cup, March 28 to 29 at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey.

The U15 to U18 teams are slated to attend the Whitecaps FC Showcase April 3 to 5, also in Surrey.

‘Well, the fish proved me wrong’ Kootenay Lake We’ve been back now for a few weeks and have done quite a few trips on Kootenay already. Usually September is a slower month for fishing as we are waiting for the water temperatures to drop.

However, we have been catching a lot of fish on our trips. A nice surprise for this time of year.

Mostly smaller fish right now, but still seem to get the odd big one every day or two.

My last group from Philly and Chicago had decided to come out with us near the end of September. When they were booking with us, I

mentioned that they might want to wait until later in October when the fishing really gets good. But their schedules dictated when they could come, so they decided to try September and take a chance.

After explaining to them that this is our slower time of year for fishing and not to have high expectations, we jumped in the boat and headed out.

Well, the fish proved me wrong. Day one, the boys landed 10 fish up to 10 pounds. Then on day two they landed nine fish up to 13 pounds, which is very rare for such warm water. As a bonus, they got to jump into the lake to cool off

at the end of the day.

So now they are hooked and I think I’ll have a hard time convincing them to come at a different time of year. Funny how it works. That’s fishing.

While not every day has been like that, we have still been catching fish daily. Still looking forward to the next few months as the water cools and the fish become more aggressive. Here’s hoping for a great fall/winter fishery.

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Churches of Nelson

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Saying Thank You

There is an interesting story recorded in Luke’s Gospel 17:11-19. Jesus is traveling to Jerusalem on the border between Samaria and Galilee. He comes upon 10 men who were victims of leprosy. They asked for healing and Jesus responded with the instruction to go and show themselves to the priests. This of course was the custom of the day as leprosy had no known cure and the priests were the only ones to could declare whether someone was healthy enough to be admitted back into society or removed from it.

The diagnosis of leprosy was a sentence of seclusion and abandonment for those afflicted. A person with this disease was cast out of the community and forced to live in seclusion for the rest of their lives. The disease ravaged the body and made for some terNelson Christian Science Society rible scaring and the victims would have to completely stay away from A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA friends and loved ones and warn others if approached that they were ‘unclean’. A miracle happened and these 10 men were cured by Jesus.

Sunday Service in Balfour The story could end there and conclude as another miraculous encoun9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. ter with Jesus. However, a curious thing occurs. One of the 10 healed For information 250-229-5237 men returned to Jesus to simply say “Thank you”. Luke points out that this man was a Samaritan. This is Come Help Change The World Nelson Seventh-Day important because Gathering on: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Scripture times Adventist Church 3308 Silver King Rd. 250-352-5007 Samaritans were Rides OUR MISSION to be avoided at all Sabbath (Saturday) Services available!

We are committed to living in biblical Covenamt, Please cost by any self10 am Bible study/discussion join where we lay down our lives for one another respecting Jewish 11 am Worship Service us at encouraging each person and family practically person of the day.

1502 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon and spiritually to become all we are called to be Granite This one leper, Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays as Christ followers.

Road now healed of his “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, H.O.P.E. Church Pastoral couple Jeff & Marilyn Zak disease, but still a and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 http://hope.strikingly.com member of a subwww.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 class of people, was the only one of the 10 to return to give thanks. Jesus THIS SUNDAY, JOIN US FOR A is quick to makCATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE THANKSGIVING POTLUCK ing the point of 813 Ward Street 352-7131 2402 PERRIER LANE this. Jesus asked, 5PM, BRING A SIDE DISH OR “Were not all ten Sunday Mass Times: DESSERT TO SHARE cleansed? Where • Saturday 7:00pm NO MORNING GATHERING are the other nine?

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18 Has no one and 10:30 am Come experience ours! returned to give Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send praise to God www.nelsonvineyard.com Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon except this forrccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca Look for us on Facebook eigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your Anglican Church of Canada faith has made you St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral well.”

Ward & Silica, Nelson Sometimes giving Family Service & Eucharist thanks to God Children’s Sunday School is not the easiest Sunday Service 10:30 a.m thing to do. Maybe St. Michael & All Angels we forget, maybe Busk Road, Balfour we feel entitled, 717 Vernon St. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. maybe we feel we Sunday at 11 a.m. have nothing to Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711 stsaviours@netidea.com give thanks about.

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 If we believe, as ALL ARE WELCOME! the old hymn says, ‘all good gifts around us are sent from heaven above.

Nelson Community Church So thank the Lord for all His Love’ Sunday Worship Service then we don’t have at 11:00 am to look very far to see God’s love, Everyone is Welcome grace and mercy poured out upon Your Pastors: us. So celebrate Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows this Thanks Giving by simply saying 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) “Thank you to God”. _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______

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Sunrise service: 8 am at Gyro Park Communal Breakfast Pot-luck; 8:30 am Regular Service at 10:00am

All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available

Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“Happy Thanksgiving” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

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Chicago resident, Tom Bartzis holds up a nice 13 pound Reel Adventures photo rainbow trout before releasing it.

Derby mania

Continued from Page 19 be this season. Looking forward to seeing some familiar boats and faces. Upcoming events include: Woodbury Thanksgiving Derby — October 11 to 13 Nelson City Police Derby/fundraiser — Oct 18 to 19 Kaslo Rainbow Derby — November 7 to 9 Stay tuned for the results.

Columbia River With the nice September weather we have experienced, I have had the chance to keep fishing the river also. As expected, the walleye have been pretty cooperative, as well as some good fly fishing still.

It’s a nice mix of fly fishing and spin casting to break up the day.

Most walleye have averaged around 16 inches or a couple pounds. Just right for the frying pan. The rainbows have been between 15 to 22 inches; a great fight on a five-weight fly rod.

This fishery should continue through October and I’m looking forward to some more nice days on the river.

— Kerry Reed is the owner of Reel Adventures Sportfishing in Nelson. For more information visit reeladventuresfishing.com.

Public Notice October 8, 2014 FUTURE PLANNING OF CITY WATER SYSTEM USING WATER METERS FOR STATISTICS The City of Nelson is conducting a pilot Water Metering Project to better understand the consumptive water use of certain customer groups. The City has contracted Neptune Technology Group Canada Ltd to supply and install meters at approximately 40 locations in Nelson.

Users selected for a meter will be formally contacted by letter to make arrangements for an installation appointment and to provide further information about the program.

The City would like to emphasize that all locations that have been selected for metering will remain on the existing flat rate water billing.

This information that is collected through these meters will aid in understanding consumptive demands and will be used for future planning and sizing of replacement of infrastructure as well as aid in proper sizing of water treatment equipment.

The letter that will be delivered will provide additional information about the installation process and will provide additional contact information should the customer have additional questions.

If you receive a letter, and have further questions, see below for contact information.

For more information, please contact: Colin Innes Director of Public Works & Utilities Phone: 250-352-8107 email: cinnes@nelson.ca

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Phyllis Phillips August 10, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 5, 2014 Phyllis Phillips passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 5th, 2014 at the age of 80.

Phyllis or Foo or Grandma are the names she was called by her family. Phyllis had an opinion on everything and was never lost for a word. She was the rock of our family. She first got cancer in 1996 and her life would forever change as the doctors gave her three months to live. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t t think much of their timeline and let them know it.

She lasted another 18 years and spent her time with her grandchildren Bella, Ryan, Brandon and Nathaniel. She loved golf, skiing, playing bridge with her dear friends and Casinos plus she loved to cook. She enjoyed parts of Buddhism and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t t let us kill a fly or spider in the house she would just have them removed. She had a live and let live philosophy. Her sense of humor never left her ,in June the Doctors called the family together to say good bye to her in the hospital and in August she said she was so embarrassed because everyone one is coming to see her and she was supposed to be dead . Martin, her husband of 57 years never left her side since she was first diagnosed with cancer, many of those years was spent sitting in a chair at the hospital by her bed until someone told him it was time to leave. Till the end he was the first thing she saw in the morning and the last thing she saw before heading to heaven. We all know Grandma is going to heaven but I think someone should have called ahead and warned them. At least the angels won t be lost because Foo will be telling them where to go.

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Martin, son Mark and daughter Carla and grandchildren Bella, Brandon, Nathaniel and Ryan and her sisters Louise and Joanne.

An open house and celebration of Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life will be held at their home at the Bonaventure Trailer Park lower six mile road on Saturday October 11th from 1:00 to 4:00 Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Dr. Patrick Steven Johnston July 25th, 1933 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 6th, 2014

Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, FMC has moved his practice to 385 Baker St. and is accepting new patients.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON Richard John Wassick was born on February the 13th, 1927 at the Kootenay Lake General Hospital and grew up in Nelson. He was the second son of Harry and Anne Wassick, Nelson hotel owners and long time residents, with two brothers Red Wassick and Bob Wassick, and two sisters Betty Agnew and Dorothy Anderson.

Richard was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, fisherman, hunter, hockey player, musician, log house builder and unconditional friend.

He was an active member of Masonic Lodge number 23.

Richard attended school in Nelson, graduated high school in 1946. He then apprenticed as an automotive parts-man at McKenzie, White and Dunsmuir in Nelson and then on to Finning Tractor before becoming a cat operator for C.P.R. where he was maintenance of way from Vancouver to Crowsnest. He also had a short-term trucking business in Kimberley, B.C. before employment with the fertilizer plant in Kimberley; then West Kootenay Power and Light at South Slocan for 32 years retiring in 1991.

He spent most of his spare time building a spectacular log house at Trout Lake B.C. from scratch, logging out of the bush for 60 cedar logs and taking forty years to complete. He loved Nelson and the area and never wished to leave.

Richard married his school sweetheart, Isabel Doris Trevelyan Coleman at 7 pm August 4th. 1948 here in St. Saviours Pro Cathedral 66 years ago. Together they had four children; Connie, Dick, Bud and Duncan, six grandchildren, Rick Dawson, Nicholas and Dalton Wassick, Cassie and Mac Wassick, and Madison Wassick; two great grandchildren Coleton and Merrissa Dawson.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved husband, Dr. Patrick Johnston on Monday, October 6th, 2014 at the age of 81.

Pat spent the last few months of his life at Nelson Jubilee Manor where he passed away peacefully in his sleep after many years of signif icant health problems.

Pat was an intelligent, insightful and caring person who used his talents to help others. His love of life and gift for humor brought much joy into the lives of those around him.

There will be no funeral by request.

After cremation, his ashes will be taken to New Z ealand where a memorial ser vice will be held in Wellington to honor a much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and great uncle.

The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and care-givers who attended to Pat at Nelson Jubilee Manor and Kootenay L ake Hospital also the staff at the Thompson Funeral Home.

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

CASUAL LABOURER Posting #14CU30 The City of Nelson is recruiting for casual labourers to work on an intermittent basis, on-call as required primarily in the Operations Department. This position requires a valid class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with air brake endorsement, WHMIS and successful completion of grade 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please provide documentation with your application. For more information, please visit www.nelson.ca. This CUPE position offers $27.15/hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits.

Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 310 Ward Street Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 e-mail: hr@nelson.ca Closing date: October 20th, 2014 at 4:30 pm Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

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As with many private companies, your goal is likely to improve your tax position and minimize your tax liability to the maximum extent allowed.

My goal is to assist you in accomplishing this and to be your partner in prosperity. I foster positive relationships with my clients, recognizing their perceptions of urgency and preferences, understand their expectations, and respond consistently with the highest possible level of service. I invite you to contact me directly if you are a business owner or professional looking to move your business forward and you need: highly professional accounting services, exceptional personal tax planning, comprehensive business financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, experienced, progressive advice on buying or selling a business. You can contact me at dswetlishoff@whitekennedy.com

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) The School District is seeking applications from qualified persons for the On-Call List in the following area: Clerical: • Business College Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent • A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a secretarial or clerical position • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite on PC and/or Mac Platforms • Rates of Pay: Library Asst-$22.26/hr; Office Asst-$23.01/hr; Administrative Asst-$24.34/hr Direct Student Support: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program or Special Education Assistant Certificate or Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training.

• Rates of Pay: Education Asst/Child Care Worker - $23.27/hr; Child & Youth Care - $24.34/hr.

General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate • Valid Class 5 Drivers License For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www. sd20.bc.ca Closing date of accepting applications is 12:00 NOON on Monday, October 20, 2014.

Send applications including cover letter, resume and references including contact information (email and phone number) to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, BC V1R 1R2 (Fax: 250-364-2470). Please send electronic applications to hr@sd20.bc.ca.

It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Auctions

AUCTION “REPO SALE” Held at Community Futures East Kootenay 110A Slater Road (across from Bridge Interiors)

Oct. 18/2014 • Starting 1:00 pm Cash or Cheque Only PART LISTING: • White Cabinet and Card Stand • Water Cooler • Mini Fridge • Club Chair • RCA Monitor • 2 Desks • Filing Cabinet • HP Printer • Open Sign x2 • Massage Oils • Privacy Screen at front window • Black Cabinet • White Front Cabinet • Large 3 Tier Square • 120v Heaters • Tanning Booth • T-Shirts • Tall Black Table • Candles • Coffee Table • 2 Silver Chairs • Silver Lamp • 2 Brown Chairs • Massage Bed and Comforter • Lightwave and Cart • Beige Cabinet • Green Cart, Shovels, Mops • Steam Warmer for Towels • Steamy Wonder Bed Viewing 10am until 1pm

10% buyers fee Coffee on site Any questions call:

Tall-Man Auctions/Wes Tallman 250-424-5194 Help Wanted

Collectors Selling diecast car & truck collection, all scales, hot wheels, mattel, maisto, JL etc. Something for Everyone! Also hockey cards, comic books, large scale, tonka toys 250 352-2406 to make appointment to see. LMA.

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.10/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Fruit & Vegetables Faraman Farm New location!

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

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

Garage Sales Large Moving Sale!

2524 Perrier Lane Sun Oct 12th 9 am - 3 pm wide variety of quality items, tools, toys, art supplies etc.

MOVING SALE! 1002 Latimer St (corner Park St) Sat & Sun Oct 11th & 12th 8 am - 1 pm

Misc. for Sale 2 used good Blizzaks 205/60-16 $40 250 505-9175 Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 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

Help Wanted

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Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

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SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

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Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

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2 bdrm house for rent near Nelson Bridge. Avail immed N/S Small dog considered $950/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Set of 4 Tires Goodyear Nordic 205/65-15 winters on aluminum 4 bolt rims $400 250 505-9175

The Butcher Block

In Christina Lake is closed.

All equipment is for sale.

Please call for info.

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Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Rubber Tire Backhoe, Mini Excavator & dump truck service

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WANTED: AC/DC portable oxygen concentrator for more info contact 354-3565

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Temporary, full-time The Communications Coordinator coordinates the production and delivery of a wide range of communications needs and public involvement materials.

This is an 11-month, full-time position based in one of our four offices (Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp).

Apply by October 15, 2014. cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

2 bdrm mobile, peaceful location on acreage W/D, F/S, N/S Pets negotiable, rental ref’s $800/m 250 505-9827 Mobile Home in Thrums 3 bdrms, deck, F/S, W/D in quiet 15 unit park 250-304-9273.

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 Fall Selkirk College student & P/T worker req low cost housing. Handy, quiet & respectful.

Will @ 250 777-3887 or wwordenjr@gmail.com Looking for Magical Bright Home, Nature Connection, (Back yard &/or Deck) Beautiful Views, could be walking distance to downtown.

2 bdrms & parking would be ideal. Nov 1st I’m a conscious, quiet responsible mature women N/S, 250 352-1696 Single mom & 3 school aged children needs affordable housing in Nelson & area ASAP. Willing to help with gardening, cleaning, childcare or cooking for the right landlord! Marieke @ 1 204 218-9347 auniekemarieke@gmail.com

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Community

Trash, treasure, magpies — and more

Time for the annual book sale There’s a little bit of magpie in all of us. We love it when trash becomes treasure and we find that priceless thing — at a great price.

The annual Friends of the Nelson Library book sale is a perfect opportunity to embrace your inner magpie.

On Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25 the friends want you to come over all magpie and fill your bag with bright shiny books, audiobooks, games and puzzles — and they want to box nothing back up afterwards. The Friends Book Sale is the very best sort of recycling.

For decades the Friends have been fundraising for furnishings, equipment, and special projects, making the library a better place for everybody. At the last sale the friends made $2,000 for the library; do I hear $2,500 this year? To that end, the friends are looking for your gently used (read: still pretty sparkly) books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and great games and puzzles.

It doesn’t follow, necessarily, that one person’s trash is another’s treasure. If you’ve been hanging on to your college textbooks since 1998 and you can finally let them be torn from your grasp, they’re probably not treasure to anyone else. Ditto that first DOS computer book, that self-help cassette book (Simplify your Life!), and the travel guide that took you to Marrakesh in the ’70s.

The friends know that their magpies — er, customers — are flapping for current books in nearnew condition, and that they’re not stoked about magazines, encyclopedias, and Reader’s Digest condensed books. So thanks, but at the risk of looking a gift-bird in the beak, no thanks.

Each year we do have a problem with foundlings: books left anonymously in our foyer when we are closed. Please don’t! Books intended for the sale get picked through, our lobby gets crowded, and we are sometimes left with 1950s home decorating manuals (not all foundlings are cute).

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Anne DeGrace Check This Out

Luckily for us, the friends are not magpies—they are magpieenablers. This means that the best books make it from your boxes to the shelves at the Old Church Hall. So from now until October 18 bring in your best (More than a box? Please call ahead.) and then come out during the sale to hand-pick a few bright-and-shiny replacements for your nest.

Catherine, our book sale coordinator, spread her wings and grinned when I asked her about book sales past. She loves the folks

that come out to help, trundling boxes from the library to the old church hall, and the folks who wait all year for the sale.

“There’s one couple who come up from the States every year — they say they are ‘bibliophiles with a big habit’ — so I try to give them as much notice as possible. Last year the timing was perfect: the husband was able to bring his wife here for the sale as a birthday present!” she says. “Now, that’s my kind of birthday.”

Got books? You know what to do. Want books (and much more)?

Come to the old church hall at the corner of Kootenay and Victoria Streets, Friday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your inner magpie — and maybe even the whole darn flock. There’s something for every bird and beast at this sale.

— Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to www. nelsonlibrary.ca.

This fun book from 1951 is good for a laugh but for the book sale — maybe not.

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Community

Group begins with 24 members

IODE has been organized Dateline: by the public. Beyond all doubt October 1, 1914 a most unqualified success the The nucleus of the Nelson Chapweekly public market was inauter of the Imperial Order Daughters gurated last Saturday morning at of the Empire was organized at a the Tramway block at the corner largely attended and representative of Josephine and Vernon streets meeting of women of the city held and on Vernon Street between last Wednesday afternoon.

Josephine and Hall Streets.

Twenty-four intending members Upon its opening and until all signed the roll and it was decided to the produce of the ranchers in the elect the permanent officers of the district who were in attendance chapter at a meeting to be called at had been disposed of, the new ina later date. Many of the women of stitution met with more success the city, who were unable to attend, than even the most optimistic of intend to join and it is expected that its supporters had expected. when the next meeting is held the About 20 of the ranchers of membership will have swelled. That Touchstones of Nelson the district came to the city durin view of the fact that the IODE ing the early morning hours with throughout the Dominion is for the their wagons while a great many present concentrating its efforts tosent or carried their goods with ward assisting the Red Cross work, them. Twelve of the ranchers did the local chapter has taken up that business from their wagons, which work and the first step in its efforts to raise funds were lined up along Vernon Street, from Josephine to for the purchase of materials out of which articles of Hall streets, while the remainder sold from stands. clothing and other necessities will be made for the The housewives of the city, boarding house keepsoldiers at the front will be a tea which will be held on ers, restaurateurs and many others attended and Tuesday next at the residence of Mrs. James O’Shea. Vernon Street was fairly blocked with patrons from the opening hour until about 12 o’clock by which time Dateline: practically all the produce had been disposed of. The October 2, 1914 Tramway building proved an excellent spot for the The second session of Nelson’s free public market market, though the limited space available was hardly will take place tomorrow morning from 9 to 1 o’clock adequate for the crowds that were in attendance. and in view of the great success of the institution it is felt that it will be even more generously patronized Continued on Page 27

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Connecting Nelson to Vancouver Continued from Page 6 Dateline: October 19, 1914 What is regarded among officials of the British Columbia Telephone Company as an epoch marking event in the telephone history of the province occurred here yesterday when for the first time Nelson was in direct telephone communication with Vancouver.

George H. Hale, general manager of the company, while visiting Nelson obtained a connection with the company’s Vancouver exchange via Spokane and Seattle and called up his residence on Burnaby Street in the coast metropolis and although the voices could not

on this occasion be heard distinctly enough for a conversation to be carried on, several words were distinctly audible.

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Sophie and Spooky

Dateline: October 8, 1914 Nelson Branch of the Canadian Patriotic Fund was last night given a rousing start in its campaign in the city and immediately adjacent district for funds to be used in providing for the care of the wives, sons, daughters and dependents of those who have left the Dominion to assist in fighting the battles of the Empire in Europe when an inaugural mass meeting which crowded the opera house to its doors was held.

They are 7 and 8 years old, and are a bonded pair.

They must be adopted together, and KAAP will give a fee discount to help them on their way. They are Chihuahuas, very sweet, and will make their person feel very special. KAAP will have them fully vetted and do any dental work needed before adoption. They love to go for walkies. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and Black Press partnered for an annual fundraiser, along with friends in the community to raise monies for the Reach a Reader campaign.

CBAL, the Nelson Star, Nelson City Police, Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak, Nelson fire department, the Leafs hockey team, local politicians and other volunteers were handing out the October 8 issue of the Nelson Star, and local literacy program schedules while collecting donations.

The fundraiser occurred in every community across the Kootenays and the funds are used to help support local literacy programs.

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Wide open spaces with water and great sun on approximately 2 useable acres in Krestova. Two-bed, two-bath 1994 mobile home has an addition that creates a nice entry/office space and adds to the functionality of the floor plan. Established garden area and lots of room to expand on this gently sloped property.

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She is a spayed, long hair Chihuahua, about 8 years old. Koda was abandoned at a shelter several months ago. She is the nicest girl, loves to play and run with other dogs. She does have a touch of arthritis in her joints, so she can’t be too active; she is on meds to make her comfortable. A great companion doggie.

KAAP will discount the adoption fee for this middle aged girl. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

NEED YOUR CAT FIXED?

The Osprey Community Foundation has generously given a grant to KAAP to help “low income pet owners” in Nelson, and Areas E and F. We are taking applications now. Please email contact@kaap.ca or call 250-352-2008.

Did you know your female cat can be pregnant within 2 weeks of weaning her litter? Get on it! Let’s stop littering!

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Impressive 4-bedroom house on 1.9 sunny acres in the Valhalla Mountains near river, lake, beaches and trails. Covered porch, fenced garden, large green house and gravity-fed water from Gem Springs Creek make this perfect for the hobby gardener. Spacious floor plan. One bedroom with separate entrance that could become an office or home-based business. Wood and gas stove and large garage for tools and toys.

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Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Private 5+ acres that offers usable flat land as well as ravine and river views. Mobile home has had an addition and boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and wrap around deck. Large shop and garage as well.

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