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There were two last-minutes surprises in the race for Nelson city council.

Former councillor Janice Morrison and Jeff Shecter, who ran unsuccessfully in a 1998 by-election, became the 11th and 12th candidates for council before nominations closed Friday.

That’s in addition to three candidates for mayor and 10 others for council who earlier declared.

For mayor, three-time incumbent John Dooley faces longtime councillor Deb Kozak and retired police sergeant Pat Severyn.

For council, incumbents Bob Adams and Robin Cherbo are seeking re-election. The other candidates are Michael Dailly, Charles Jeanes, John

Paolozzi, Jason Peil, Justin Pelant, Anna Purcell, Brian Shields, and Valerie Warmington, of whom only Jeanes has run before.

Incumbents Candace Batycki, Donna Macdonald, and Paula Kiss are not seeking re-election.

SLOCAN: Deadline extended An extraordinary situation resulted in an extended nomination deadline in Slocan.

The village was at a standstill Thursday and Friday as police tried to locate an armed man alleged to have fired a shot at them.

Residents were told to stay indoors and traffic was prevented from entering the village.

As a result, anyone wanting to file

last-minute nomination papers may not have been able to.

Chief elections officer Michelle Gordon said the province granted them a ministerial order to extend the nomination period until 4 p.m. Tuesday.

However, enough candidates have already signed up to ensure an election for both mayor and council. Gordon said a couple arrived electroni-

cally, which is acceptable so long as the original forms are hand-delivered

by October 17.

Incumbent councillors Hillary Elliott and Jessica Lunn are both running for mayor — guaranteeing that Slocan will elect its fourth woman mayor. Incumbent mayor Madeleine Perriere is running for council along with former mayor John (Burly) Van Bynen, incumbent councillor Jean Patterson, as well as newcomers Thomas Littley, Kevin Millership, and Ezra Buller.

Gordon expected up to three more nomination packages to be returned on Tuesday.

As of Friday, incumbent Patricia McGreal had not submitted papers.

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Shara Bakos, the driver who collided head-on with Nelson singer Pat Henman’s car over a year ago, nearly killing her and her daughter, pleaded guilty on September 8 to impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving without a license.

“I had a big `ah’. It was a shock, but also a relief. It was a very emotional moment,” said Henman, who learned the news via email from the Crown prosecutor.

She said the case has been proceeding slowly, but she’s heartened by the latest development. She plans to be present, along with her daughter Maia Vezina, when Bakos is sentenced in Cranbrook on December 8.

“There’s no vindication. People have to be accountable for their actions, that’s one thing I feel. I really want her off the road forever. This person, this is her second conviction within a year for drunk driving. She obviously has a serious illness. She has to be taken off the road and get help,” she said.

Henman said Bakos had previously missed some court dates, and she was starting to become concerned that the case wouldn’t proceed.

“The first thing was for 11 months the Crown didn’t do anything about it. That’s how long it took them to even serve her. I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but I was so concerned I called Michelle Mungall’s office. Michelle got in touch with the Crown and within three days we heard back,” she said.

Henman said her physical recovery from the accident, which put her into a coma and resulted in her losing 21 feet of intestine, has been slow.

“We’re quite lucky we didn’t lose our lives. But it will never be over. There is no way when you lose parts of your body.

Things will continue to improve, hopefully, and you have to learn to live with you have.

I’m just grateful to be here.”

Henman must be hooked up to a total parenteral nutrition bag for 14 hours a day, and she sleeps with it. It ensures that she’s receiving the proper nutrition, because she can’t consume and process normal food.

“For eight months I didn’t eat. I’m eat-

Nelson singer Pat Henman and her daughter Maia Vezina plan to be in court when the driver who hit them in a head-on collision is sentenced in December.

Will Johnson photo ing again, but it’s a slow process,” she said, noting that she would be lost without her husband Larry.

“He’s a part of this. He physically may not have been in the car, but emotionally he’s gone through everything with us. He’s my caregiver, he’s been with both of us, he’s there for Maia 24 hours a day. If she needs him, he’ll be in Alberta. He’s the foundation,” she said.

“We have some good cries together.”

Vezina, who is now back at school at the University of Calgary studying English and Education, said she hasn’t decided for sure whether she wants to be at Bakos’ sentencing.

“I’m really happy that we’re seeing justice.

She’s going to learn from her mistakes from doing time or having some consequence.”

Henman said it’s important to her to be present when Bakos is sentenced, as she has yet to see her in person.

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“This will be the first time I’ll be seeing her. I do want her to see us and know it’s real. I think that will hopefully help her.

She’ll see these people, us, and she’ll see that her actions have touched their lives.”

Henman, meanwhile, has started to sing again.

“When I was first coming out of my coma, the first song I ended up listening to when I could was Steve Perry, from Journey.

He was the first singer I was able to listen and enjoy. I can’t hit those notes that he hits, but I try to sing along with Steve,” she said.

“A year ago I was laying in that bed in Kootenay Lake Hospital thinking at least I’m in my hometown. Now I’m living in my house, I’m walking and talking and trying to sing again. I can’t imagine anybody who would want to sit at home or lay in bed and not want to get better.”

Henman remains optimistic.

“Time is a wonderful healer,” she said.

“As your Mayor, I am very proud of the progress we have made in our community and believe that my experience and proven leadership will serve us well in the future. Together we can maintain the momentum and continue to enhance our quality of life.”

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Armed suspect Peter DeGroot dead following police interaction

Tragic end to Slocan suspect search Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

Armed suspect Peter DeGroot is dead after what RCMP describe as an “interaction” with an Emergency Response Team (ERT) in a cabin near Slocan on Monday afternoon.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is now investigating the incident. The IIO confirmed in an online statement that DeGroot “sustained a gunshot injury during an interaction…In addition, a firearm was found at the scene.”

The IIO investigation was in its early stages as of press time Tuesday and investigators are expected to be in the area most of the week.

I I O resources include a team director, three investigators DEGROOT and a forensic specialist. In additions to this, the IIO will RCMP set up a roadblock on the south entrance to Slocan City on Gravel Pit Road on Thursday as the search for armed provide dedicated services to assist suspect Peter DeGroot began. On Monday the search came to a tragic end.

Tamara Hynd photo the family of the deceased affected person. things in bad situations. This is not session with me, I began receiving concern for Peter’s safety.”

Now that the IIO are investigat- sentimentality, I’m describing the threats, and disturbing commuThe incident began on Thursing, the RCMP are prohibited from person we wish to remember. Peter nications. I reported them to the day when the Slocan/New Denver making any public statements about was a normal, healthy young man (Ontario Provincial Police) and the RCMP responded to a dispute bethe case. when we left high school.”

RCMP in BC. I hoped he would get tween two individuals on Slocan After the incident, relative The“Peter suffered some form of an- help, but heard nothing further.”

West Road near Gravel Pit Road. odore DeGroot contacted the Star eurysm approximately 20 years ago.

“In frustration, I told an OPP of- While on scene, DeGroot allegedly and offered more details about the After that, his mental state began to ficer, if Peter did not receive treat- fired upon police with a rifle before suspect. deteriorate. As he visited over the ment, I literally expected to turn on retreating into the surrounding for“I grew up with Peter (in Orillia, years, he began to act more agitated the television and find him in the est. No members of the public nor Ont.). He was an intelligent, friendly, when we talked. Peter began verbally sort of situation which happened in RCMP officers were injured. loyal person. He was funny, quick to lashing out against specific people. Slocan. It was not a flippant remark, Police searched for DeGroot, 45, laugh,W and he’always ho s y osaw u rpositive f a r mWhen e r ?he developed a paranoid ob- but a serious expression of my deep for five days. They considered the

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suspect to be armed and dangerous and locked down the area. Residents were told to stay inside their homes with doors locked. They also limited access to the village.

The RCMP initially used Gravel Pit Road as a staging area as they set up a command post with more than 25 members including a containment team dressed in camouflage.

Plainclothes police wore their bullet proof vests and an ambulance was on stand-by along with more than 10 marked and unmarked vehicles.

An RCMP helicopter out of Kelowna was in the area. The RCMP also interviewed residents.

While residents weren’t allowed to enter the area, many parked their vehicles at pullouts north of town and made the short walk through the forest to their homes as dusk fell on Thursday evening.

The local school was locked down with students, teachers and a few parents inside while the RCMP responded to the call.

By Friday RCMP had set up a 10 by 10 hectare containment area on the west side of the river where they concentrated their search efforts.

Homes in that area were evacuated. Additional resources including air support, the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, crisis negotiator, police dogs and Tactical Armoured Vehicle were deployed to the scene on Thursday and Friday.

Both WE Graham and Winlaw schools were closed on Friday.

Two members of the ERT team were involved in the altercation which led to DeGroot’s death. The IIO has not given an estimate of how long it will take before their investigation is complete.

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Electronic cigarettes will now be treated the same as their tobacco equivalents within Nelson city limits.

Nelson will treat electronic cigarettes the same as tobacco cigarettes, following a motion adopted by city council this week.

The upshot is that e-cigarettes will not be allowed in the workplace or city buildings, although council decided to remove the word “ban” from the motion.

The devices also be included in the city’s forthcoming clean air bylaw.

Councillor Robin Cherbo brought the matter to council after the World Health Organization called for regulation of e-cigarettes, as well as bans on indoor use, advertising, and sales to minors.

Nelson follows the lead of Vancouver, which recently adopted a similar motion.

Nelson’s smoking regulation bylaw, adopted in 1989 and updated last year, prohibited smoking within all city-owned premises while a clean indoor air bylaw adopted the following year further banned it in most public areas.

In recent years, the city has also designated a number of smoke-free zones.

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City council has granted property tax freedom to Nelson Youth Soccer’s operation of the former SoccerQuest facility.

“Youth soccer has done a really good job and is very valuable to this community,” councillor Robin Cherbo said in supporting the decision, which passed unanimously.

Youth soccer recently entered an arrangement to buy the indoor soccer facility with the help of a $350,000 city loan.

The value of the tax exemption is $5,300 for 2015.

Many other properties also have exemptions, including churches and non-profits such as the Kootenay Kids Society, Nelson CARES Society, Nelson Kiwanis, and West Kootenay Women’s Association.

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SALMO: 3 for mayor, 12 for council Salmo residents will have three candidates to choose from for mayor and a field of 12 for council.

Henry Huser, Dennis McLean, and Stephen White are running for mayor. Threeterm incumbent Ann Henderson did not seek re-election.

For council, incumbents Merle Hanson, Janine Haughton, and Bob Vliet are seeking re-election.

The other candidates are Ken Anderson, Dan Danforth, Steven Dimock, Jonathon Heatlie, Dan Isaacs, Diana Lockwood, Jim Mullaly, Cathy Paton, and Curtis Richens.

Incumbent Jennifer Peel is not running again.

In 2011, Salmo’s entire council was acclaimed.

KASLO: 3 for mayor, 9 for council Kaslo residents will also have three people to choose from for mayor: incumbent Greg Lay, who is in his second term, incumbent councillor Suzan Hewat, and former mayor Pat Mackle.

Incumbent councillors Rob Lang and Jim Holland are seeking re-election, while Molly Leathwood is not running again. Others seeking council seats are John Addison, Lynda Beddow, Dave Collier, Dustin East, Romella Glorioso, Louise De Pape, and Kellie Knoll.

NEW DENVER: No election New Denver’s next village council will look a lot like its old one. Identical, in fact.

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A Nelson delegation urged BC’s education minister to get on with the rebuild of Trafalgar Middle School at the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention, but the response wasn’t very encouraging.

Mayor John Dooley, councillor Bob Adams, and city manager Kevin Cormack met with Peter Fassbender to implore him to take action on the 90-yearold school, which has topped the Kootenay Lake school district’s capital plan for more than five years. The district is seeking $22 million in provincial funding.

Dooley noted Monday that the city has already ensured the zoning is in place and transferred some property to the school district to enable the project.

“Unfortunately it’s been sitting in limbo ever since,” he said.

“We wanted to impress upon the minister the need for the upgrades to Trafalgar. We believe

it’s vitally important to the community and the well-being of our youth. Hopefully it’s not going to fall on fall on deaf ears, but it didn’t sound too promising.”

Dooley said while the minister was not unsympathetic, he pointed to other schools that are in even worse shape and therefore in more dire need of upgrades.

The mayor said that ironically, while the school is old, it has been well-maintained.

In April, the school’s parent advisory committee held a meeting to try to kickstart the replacement process. At that time, they heard the government’s priorities are fast-growing districts and schools that need seismic upgrades. Trafalgar doesn’t fall in either category.

The school was built in 1924 with several additions since. It presently has students in Grades 6 to 8 but a rebuilt school would be intended for students in K to 8 and result in the closure of South Nelson elementary.

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mayor, while the councillors are Heather Fox, David Hodsall, Nadine Raynolds, and Henning Von Krogh.

SILVERTON: Mayor acclaimed, race for council Silverton’s new mayor will be Jason Clarke.

Clarke, an incumbent councillor, was unopposed. Incumbent Kathy Provan did not seek re-election.

There are five candidates for council, including incumbents Ross Johnson, Leah Main, and Arlene Yofonoff. Joining them are former councillor Carol Bell and newcomer Bill Christian.

chair John Kettle is not seeking re-election.

Neither is incumbent Area D director Andy Shadrack nor Area F director Ron Mickel.

Several areas will also have referendum questions on the ballot. Riondel residents are being asked whether they favour borrowing up to $1.2 million to renovate the community centre.

Residents of Areas A, D, and E will be asked whether they support establishing a conservation fund, which would raise up to $106,500 per year through a parcel tax.

Area C residents vote on establishing a West Creston fire protection area, to cost up to $117,700 per year, as well as borrowing $450,000 for a new hall and fixtures.

RDCK: 7 races, 4 acclamations Seven rural electoral areas of the Regional District of Central Kootenay will see election races, while four others only have one candidate each, who have been elected by acclamation.

The races are in Area B (Rural Creston) between incumbent alternate Tanya Wall and Jared LeBlanc; Area D (Rural Kaslo) between incumbent alternate Aimee Watson and former Kaslo councillor Donna Cormie; Area E (Rural Nelson) between incumbent Ramona Faust and Rick Marken; Area F (Rural Nelson) between Kevin LePape and Tom Newell; Area G (Rural Salmo) between Hans Cunningham and Werner Kraus; Area J (Lower Arrow-Columbia) between incumbent Gord Zaitsoff and Rick Smith; Area K (Arrow Lakes) between incumbent Paul Peterson and Deborah McAuley.

Zaitsoff is also running against Lawrence Chernoff for mayor of Castlegar.

The uncontested directors are Garry Jackman (Area A – East Shore), Larry Binks (Area C – Rural Creston), Walter Popoff (Area H – Slocan Valley), and Andy Davidoff (Area I – Rural Castlegar).

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KOOTENAY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT: 14 seeking trustee seats The Kootenay Lake school district will see races for trustee in Nelson/Bealby Point, Slocan Valley/Bonnington, East Shore/ North Shore, and rural Creston.

Three other trustees were unopposed when the nomination deadline closed: Bob Wright will now represent Salmo, Taghum, and Blewett. He previously represented Nelson. Incumbent Kaslo-area trustee Dawn Lang was also acclaimed, along with Creston trustee Heather Suttie.

The race in Nelson has three candidates for two positions: incumbent Bill Maslechko faces Curtis Bendig and Bob Abrahams.

Bendig ran unsuccessfully in 2011.

In the Slocan Valley, incumbent Sheri Welsh will face Sharon Nazaroff.

Meanwhile, Reanne Gow will run against incumbent Lenora Trenaman to represent the North and East Shores of Kootenay Lake.

There are also four candidates for rural Creston, including incumbent Rebecca Huscroft. The others are former trustee Verna Mayers-McKenzie, Cody Beebe, and Ken Vaughn-Evans.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Nelson Star

Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

Letter of the week

Tragic ending Visitors felt unwelcome

Most of the Kootenay, along with the rest of the province, have been watching the ongoing story of the search for a Slocan gunman.

It’s a search that ended tragically on Monday with the death of suspect Peter DeGroot (see story on page 3).

Many of the details of this incident are still unknown or unconfirmed. Unfortunately, the age of social media has turned this tragedy into an opportunity to make accusations, political statements or just to vent frustrations and despair.

Make no mistake, this is a tragic ending and our sympathies go out to the friends and families of the deceased.

However, our sympathies also go out to the police and emergency personnel who are being lambasted by some commentors on Facebook and other websites.

The RCMP and the emergency response team are being unfairly labelled as are some of the residents of Slocan.

Anyone who thinks our police officers go out with the intention of killing someone — as some posts have indicated — obviously know little about law enforcement.

Officers risk their lives to protect the public. It’s just that simple.

Nobody can say they know that the suspect wouldn’t hurt anybody. Nobody can say that there was no danger.

You can guess that, you can speculate that, you can believe it or assume it, but you don’t know.

Neither do the police. They have to treat the situation, a man with a gun, as life-threatening. He may have had trouble with mental health issues, that doesn’t make him non-threatening.

Had the suspect escaped, or hid inside a house and harmed an innocent bystander, we believe the same commenters would be complaining that the police didn’t do enough.

It’s a tragic outcome for everyone involved.

This is a letter to express our experience as first-time visitors to the town of Nelson.

My husband and I took along our dog, and it was great to see hotels that were pet-friendly. As much as we really wanted to enjoy our stay in Nelson, the dog bylaw that bans dogs from the main town area really affected our stay.

Nelson was a stop on our 10day road trip through Alberta and British Columbia. We were visiting from North Vancouver and were eager to explore what looked like a very eclectic and cultured town in Nelson.

We were staying at the Hume Hotel, which was wonderful.

However, when we walked out the door there were many “no dogs” signs. This was very confusing to us. In fact, we found it quite offensive to be in a town where dogs were full-out banned from the main town area.

We consider ourselves responsible and reasonable dog owners, and we understand rules about keeping dogs on a leash, or picking up after them, or not having them on certain beach areas or in parks. However, when we visit a town we do expect to be able to walk our dog (part of our family) down the sidewalk.

Out of the many places we have travelled with our dog this is the one and only place we have seen a bylaw such as yours.

In summary, we did not feel welcome in the town. We felt it

contradicted the culture of the town. Overall, we were very offended and did not get a chance to experience the town area. Therefore, we did not spend any money in any of the shops. We didn’t even get a chance to browse the stores.

We hope you take these points into consideration, because we feel strongly it is a large factor in your town being able to improve its tourism and economy.

Just remember that those who travel come with money, and are willing and wanting to spend it during their stay.

We have nothing to lose or gain by writing this letter. We just want to say that those who visit your town do have your best interests at heart, and this is meant to be some helpful information for future city planning.

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Time for truth in BC treaty talks T

hree years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the BC Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.”

Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note.

This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa.

They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now.

All of these treaties were negoti-

ated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere.

The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries.

Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out.

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of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of

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Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.”

That’s the good news for BC’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province.

It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique.

It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it.

Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the BC Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties.

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Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke.

Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity.

There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward selfgovernment.

Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures.

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The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m, on October 10.

A man, who was sleeping in the residence at the time was pepper sprayed by one of the suspects but he did not require medical attention.

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One of the suspects was wearing a distinctive yellow high visibility vest at the time of the break in.

Police are requesting that anyone who may have observed these individuals or has information relating to the break in call the Trail and Greater District RCMP at 250-364-2566 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Oct 15th - Maceo Parker Oct 16th - Zion I w/ Aileron & VS. Oct 17th - Sloan Oct 18th - Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer early show w/ Miss Quincy Oct 18th - Cass Rhapsody - Late show Oct 23rd - Immune2Cobras & friends -Immune2Cancer Fundraiser Oct 24th - Chrissy Murderbot w/ Stupid Beach, Ghostwhip, Yan Zombie Oct 25th - Electro Swing Club’s Dirty Gramophones Oct 30th - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Oct 31st - Vinyl Richie Hallowe’en Spooktacular w/ Cass Rhapsody Nov 4th - The Smalls - Reunion Tour - Sold out!

Nov 8th - Pumpkin Nov 10th - Buck 65 w/ guests Nov 15th - Aphrodite - Presented by Bassbizniz Nov 17th -Tokyo Police Club, Said The Whale & The Pack A.D. Nov 20th - Elephant Man w/ Mama Sa & Selectah Meszenjah Nov 21st - The Crooked Brothers w/ James Lamb Nov 22nd - JPOD - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 12th - Stickybuds w/ guests Dec 19th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Dec 27th - Tribute to Chicago Jan 3rd - Pink Mammoth

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Community Events 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.

There will be a partial eclipse of the Sun on Thursday, October 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15p.m.

Watch it happen safely through two solar filtered telescopes at Taghum Hall. You can also see the wonders of the night sky through the Starry Night Astronomy program’s astronomical telescopes on Friday, October 17 and 24. All events are weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne at 354-1586.

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.

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.

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com St. Rita’s Tea and Bazaar on Saturday, October 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Rita’s Church Hall, 513 7th Ave. Admission is $3.

You are invited to the second Annual Kootenay Lake Summit on October 18 in Kaslo. Amazing presentations, live music, and free lunch! Event is free but registration is required go to www.friendsofkootenylake. ca or call 250-777-2955 to register today.

Slocan Fall Fair on Saturday, October 18, 12 to 8 p.m. at W.E. Graham Community School.

Join in the market, trade fair, and top chef competition. Free workshops, talks, and skill shares, games, music and art and community potluck and feast. Contact Tyson Cormack at fallfoodfair.slocan@gmail. com or call 250-355-2696.

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.

Cafe Langham Inspired ideas speaker series on Thursday, October 30 will be ‘The Day of the Dead Celebrations in Mexico’ and other death practices around the world.

Talk starts at 7 p.m. at the Lkangham in Kaslo. Modest donation accepted.

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

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

100 members.

Free flow Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments to complement the rhythm. A small fee to cover hall rental will be collected.

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

Community yoga at the Youth Centre every Wednesday.

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

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

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

MONTHLY MEETINGS La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms.

The next meeting is on October 20. Meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica Street.

More information: 250-3523583.

Workshops Ellison’s Market free Saturday community workshops are from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. Canning 101 on October 18. Join Bev from Ellison’s Market as she unveils how easy and simple this fabulous and tasty way of food preserving is. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-352-3181.

FUNDRAISERS Children in Gaza fundraising benefit on Sunday,

October 19, begins 6 p.m at the Nelson United Church. A traditional Palestinian dinner and cultural event as well as a silent auction.All proceeds towards emergency care, medical relief and supplies for injured children in Gaza.

Tickets at Otter Books, Mana’eesh Restaurant or at the door at 5:30 p.m. Benefit partners include the Nelson United Church, Amnesty International (Nelson Chapter) KAIROS and NEON. For further information contact Catherine undervolcano@ yahoo.com or Hannah 250352-3609 Announcements Come and take in the second annual Nelson Green Home and Energy Show. There will be over 30 sustainable and conventional building specialists on hand to help you explore the world of green building products. This free event takes place at 6:30 p.m. October 15 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. For more information ecosociety.ca.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 250-352-6008 for information regarding the home help program, volunteer income tax service, and low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms.

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

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Nelson chef Amanda Skidmore of All Seasons Cafe won the Sibling Rivalry black box cooking competition on Saturday in sister city Sandpoint, Idaho.

“That competition was a blast,” said Skidmore. “Well put together! I am so glad I got to be apart of it.”

Skidmore created two dishes in one hour in front of a crowd.

Her appetizer was plum teriyaki chicken fillets, carrot, golden beet and apple five spiced slaw, topped with spicy julienne nori.

Her entree was a cumin oat crusted pork chop, melted rainbow Swiss chard and heirloom tomatoes, sautéed herbed russet potatoes, with an apple huckleberry chutney.

The competition featured Reese and Amanda intensely focusing on their cooking while host Kate McCalister entertained the audience of about 100 people with trivia and prizes.

The skilled appetizer and entree were evaluated on plating, originality and taste.

Diana Ducs, director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism said “Both Reese and Amanda did an amazing job and should be very proud of their efforts and what they put forward.”

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City announces inaugural sustainability awards Do you know a Nelson based group or individual showing leadership in sustainability initiatives? Now’s the time to let the rest of the city know.

In an effort to advance more sustainable business and volunteer practices, and to increase awareness of the City of Nelson’s community strategic plans, the city has will be handing out its first-ever round of Sustainability Leadership Awards.

“So much of what makes Nelson a remarkable place is the innovation and hard work of local groups and individuals. This award is a way to really recognize the leaders that are helping Nelson achieve the future that we envisioned in our sustainability planning process,” said Coun. Candace Batycki.

“We sure couldn’t get there if everyone sat around waiting for the municipality to take every action that’s needed,” said Coun. Paula Kiss. “So we want to give credit where it’s due and

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celebrate how this kind of leadership benefits us all.”

Kiss and Batycki spearheaded the initiative. The inaugural honours will come with awards of $1,500 (gold), $1,250 (silver) and $1,000 (bronze).

“They’ll be awarded to individuals, teams, businesses or organizations that contribute significantly to the city’s sustainability goals and objectives as per the Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy and Nelson’s Official Community Plan,” said Batycki.

The winners will have demonstrated leadership in moving Nelson towards its vision of being a prosperous, resilient community — one with robust ecosystems and safe, and welcoming neighbourhoods where diversity, history and culture are all equally celebrated.

Individuals can nominate others or themselves. The nominations will be judged on five criteria, as outlined in the Path to 2040 Sustainability

Strategy: • Healthy Neighbourhoods (“Safe, welcoming, connected places with meaningful opportunities to interact with neighbours of all ages and income levels.”)

• Robust Ecosystems (“Ensuring natural systems are flourishing in Nelson.”)

• Cultural Strength (“Celebrating and embracing our history and our diversity through using our many arts, traditions heritage and recreation assets to enrich the quality of life for all citizens.”)

• Prosperity (“Fostering a diverse, value-added economy that provides meaningful employment opportunities and supports healthy and affordable lifestyles.”)

• Resiliency (“Maintaining and enhancing the economic, social, ecological and cultural

systems that strengthen our ability to withstand future challenges.”)

Nominations for the awards are open now and close Nov. 3.

The nominations will be reviewed by a five-member selection committee, appointed by council, with reps from five key sectors: social, environmental, economic, culture, and recreation/sport.

Applications for jury members are open until October 20.

The awards will be presented at the City’s Annual Reception held December 8, on behalf of council by the Sustainability Leadership Award Jury.

Nomination forms can be found at city hall, and on-line at www.nelson.ca and can be dropped of or mailed to the City of Nelson Administration Department City Hall, Suite 101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4, call 250-352-8285 or e-mail sustainability@nelson.ca.

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Indoor air quality is not often an issue in the warmer months, when many homeowners open their windows to let the fresh air of the great outdoors enter their homes in abundance. But once the temperatures begin to dip and windows start to close, indoor air quality can suffer. Musty air is not only uncomfortable, it’s also unhealthy. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, can build up inside a home, especially when windows are kept shut for long stretches of time, which is often the case in winter. Indoor plants can counter such stale air, in some cases filtering out VOCs to make the air inside a home more breathable and healthy. The following are a handful of houseplants that can improve indoor air quality. * Aloe: Many of us know aloe for its restorative properties with regard to treating burns and cuts, but aloe also improves indoor air quality by helping to clear a home of the byproducts, including formaldehyde, of chemical-based household cleaners. Aloe loves the sun, so if you hope to keep an aloe plant healthy through the winter, be sure to place the plant in a window that gets lots of sun exposure throughout the day. * Gerber daisy: Like aloe, a gerber daisy needs ample sunlight, and tends to only withstand winters in warmer climates. But homeowners who live in such climates may still keep their windows closed in winter, and those that do can use these colorful, low-maintenance flowers to remove trichloroethylene, a chemical that clothes may be exposed to during the dry cleaning process.

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* Golden pothos: The golden pothos can survive a winter, but homeowners should be careful not to let the plant dry out, which can happen if they are directly exposed to sunlight. A golden pothos vine will grow quickly, so a hanging basket is a great way to keep one inside a home, where the plant can help fight formaldehyde. * Ficus benjamina: Also known as a weeping fig, the ficus benjamina can be difficult to overwinter. But that does not mean your ficus benjamina, which can filter pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from a home, won’t make it through the winter. You just need to figure out the right watering and light conditions for the plant. Such conditions can be discussed with a gardening professional. * Warneck dracaena: The warneck dracaena, or dracaena deremensis, fights pollutants created by varnishes and oils.

The warneck dracaena is a sturdy houseplant that is difficult to kill, but it still thrives in temperatures that are between 70 F and 80 F.

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Credit union celebration helps worthy cause

Collecting food donations On October 16, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, an annual event that commemorates the credit union movement’s impact and achievements.

In honour of this special day, Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) invites its members and the entire community to the branch festivities while also accepting cash and non-perishable donations for local food banks throughout the day.

Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions; credit unions serve nearly 208 million members in 103 countries.

Worldwide, 57,000 credit unions exist to help members, providing a safe place to save money and access loans. Credit unions are recognized as a force for positive economic and social change. They have provided significant value in both developed and emerging nations.

Doug Stoddart, NDCU CEO, and board member on the World Council of Credit Unions, emphasizes that, “Without local credit unions, the economy of our smaller communities would look much

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He added, “A credit union’s commitment to community ensures that local decision making, democratic control, financial stability and a high level of service is retained and enjoyed by its member-owners.”

This international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union difference.

This year’s theme—Local Service, Global Good—emphasizes credit unions’ positive impact in their communities and around the world, a perfect complement to World Food Day that falls on the same day.

Nelson & District Credit Union will be hosting the collection of cash and non-perishable food items for local food banks the same day.

World Food Day was established to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change.

Local food agencies in the West Kootenay inspire solutions for local change for food security by raising awareness around what it is like to have to rely on food banks and other social agencies for food.

Stop by one of NDCU’s three community branches to enjoy the festivities and make a donation to your local food bank in Nelson, Rossland and on the East Shore.

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

Please stop by for your chance to celebrate your local banking alternative & LOCAL FOOD AGENCIES with Credit Union members. in support of

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

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The display Bringing the War Home: 3-D Images from the Battlefields of WWI is currently taking place at Nelson’s Touchstones in Gallery B. Bringing the War Home brings these images to Touchstones, adapted for use with red and blue glasses and projected on the wall. The exhibit runs until Sunday, November 23 and is open by donation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Remembrance Day (November 11), with all donations going to the Nelson Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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“In the trenches, one does not speak so complacently of dying and sacrifice and victory as do those who are left behind. One who is here makes the best he can of the bitter necessity of suffering and death.”

From Names on a Cenotaph by Sylvia Crooks, originally published in Home News for Canadian Soldiers, the Daily News, July 22, 1915.

“Now all roads lead to France And heavy is the tread Of the living; but the dead

Returning lightly dance” Excerpt from Roads, by Edward Thomas Ask yourself, where would you be if the year was 1914? The First World War began 100 years ago.

For many of those that served, it would be almost impossible to describe to others what they experienced there.

Perhaps to help remedy this, when William Sturgeon returned home after the war, he brought with him a selection of stereoscopic images he had purchased. They were sold by the French company Lumiere and Jougla, and were taken on or near the front lines.

Stereoscopy was an early form of 3-D photography, the same type which the View-Master would use in later years. When placed in a viewer, the images give the illusion of depth, bringing an added dimension to these sometimes chilling scenes.

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A person earning minimum wage ($10.25 @hr) makes $1537 in an average month. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Nelson is $1033. The Nelson Food Cupboard invites you to Do The Math at www.foodcupboard.org/chew-on-this to see how much a working single parent has left for food.

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Carmen Proctor

EcoSave Program Coordinator

John Reischman & the Jaybirds will play the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 17 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.

Movies On October 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., watch National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein at Nelson Civic Theatre.

Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, who alternate roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. For more information visit civic theatre.ca.

The Civic Theatre presents the latest from Studio Ghibli and winner of the Audience Award at Austin’s 2014 Fantastic Fest. The Tale of Princess Kaguya tells the story of an aging bamboo cutter who happens upon a glowing stalk with opens to reveal a tiny nymph. The show will play at 7 p.m. on October 24. 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 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.

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”).

John Reischman & the Jaybirds will play the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 17 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 phone 250-352-6363.

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

MUSIC Clinton Swanson and Friends will play Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill on Friday, October 17. Featuring Doug Stephenson, Rob Fahie, Melody Diachun and Marvin Walker.

Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation at the door is $10.

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

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and $14 for students. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach program can access tickets for free.

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.

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).

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

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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.

All EcoSave participants, inside and outside through the Nelson & District Credit Union.

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“Man In Motion”

in bronze “What makes us MOVE, is what makes us THINK”

Supporting children

Investing in Your Community

The team at CIBC Wood Gundy continue their support of local youth with a $1,000 donation to KidSport Nelson.

The monies are raised through the CIBC Children’s Foundation which is funded through proceeds from CIBC Miracle Day, an annual event when CIBC’s wholesale banking sales and trading staff and Wood Gundy investment advisors donate their fees.

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

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

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

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

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

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Kerry Simpson

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What are the advantages of Developing a rental suite?

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Well, the obvious one would be to increase the value of your home; however, the big picture doesn’t stop there. The other benefits include having a mortgage helper. A rental suite could allow you to stay in your home once you’re on a fixed income. Secondary Suites also allow families to stay together; by providing a home for a family member, and keeping family connected. At times’ a Legal Rental Suite can help you to meet the criteria needed to qualify for a mortgage.

Based on “A Guide for Local Governments,” put out by the Ministry of Community and Aboriginal Women (revised in 2005), they studied several B.C. communities, including The City of Nelson. Due to Nelson’s geographical constraints for development, low rental vacancy rates and the fact that Nelson is a College Town, the City of Nelson encourages Secondary Suite Development. Having Secondary Suites enables our town to meet housing needs, while preserving the character of our community.

In summary, if you’d like to explore these options further, don’t hesitate contacting me, and I’d be happy to assist you with exploring the options most suitable for your needs. If you want to investigate further; head on down to talk with your local City Planning Department representative, or if you’d like to purchase an existing property that has a suite, come and talk to me, I’d be happy to assist you in your search.

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How Do I Protect My Retirement against Market Volatility?

As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down.

During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility.

Historically, the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements?

You may not be as vulnerable to market movements as you might think. People are living longer, and may easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed.Toward retirement, here are a few suggestions to help smooth out the effects of market volatility: Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes.

Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t“over-concentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets.

Don’t make emotional decisions At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, and stay disciplined to your strategy. If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments because their price is down, and missing any market rebound Don’t try to “time” the market Focus on taking a longer-term view of market volatility by staying invested and making consistent investments into quality assets based on a systematic strategy and not predictions of market highs and lows.

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Last week my wife gave birth to our second child, a beautiful baby boy.

Since then this has been a question some people have been asking me. They are surprised to learn that both my son and daughter were adjusted within the first 24 hours after being born. The next question I get is “why would you adjust them? Was there a problem, or were they in pain?” If you have ever held a newborn you know how loose their necks are and that their heads need to be supported at all times.

It doesn’t take a great deal of imagination to think about the stress placed on babies and their necks during the birthing process. I believe this is a significant enough reason to have a newborn checked to ensure proper alignment of their spine so that their tiny nervous systems work the best that they can right from the beginning of their lives. There is no need for a problem or pain to exist to have a newborn evaluated. Adjusting infants is not like adjusting adults. There is no popping or quick impulses. A light gentle pressure is applied, less than what you would use to test the ripeness of fruit, or an instrument can be used at a very gentle setting. I will demonstrate on each parent what it feels like so they have an understanding of what is happening during the treatment. Studies have shown success with chiropractic for infants with regards to colic, ear infections and sleeping. For more interesting information about chiropractic and children check out resources such as icpa4kids.org and pathwaystofamilywellness.org.

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Nelson’s first zombie walk set for October 25

Movers, shakers and the undead

Since Nelson’s movie theatre rose from the dead there have been no flies on the Civic. This comes in handy when you’re hosting a celebration of the undead. This month, the Civic’s turning zombie.

Nelson’s first zombie walk will be led by our very own Zombie New Orleans Funeral Jazz Band on October 25. Fronted by Rick Lingard and Mary Defeo featuring the Oxygen Orkestar as the

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For zombie wannabes, professional make-up artists will be in the Civic’s lobby from noon to 2 p.m. (there will be a small fee to cover supplies). Show up early if you want to get gory and join the fun. The walk is followed by a free classic zombie film at 4 p.m.

Zombies, ghouls, and other creatures-of-the-night love an audience, which is great because some of us would rather be the audience. On October 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. we have a

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A good starting point is to open up and stretch the chest muscles often. Using a door frame you can anchor your forearm on it and then turn your torso away from the hand resulting in stretching out the chest. Remember to breathe fully and back off if there is any increase in pain or a pinching feeling. Hold for 30-60 seconds. As well, you can take a tennis ball and massage the pectoral area using either your opposite hand or using a wall to pin the ball between the wall and your chest. Massage around for a minute and then find a tender point and apply even pressure until you feel the intensity ease.

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special screening of National Theatre phase.

Live’s Frankenstein.

The daughter of Capitol Theatre Directed by Academy Award-win- director Margaret Stacey, Eleanor cut ner Danny Boyle, Frankenstein features her teeth on Capitol productions — Benedict Cumberbatch (12 Years A and now comes to us with a resume Slave) and Jonny Lee Miller (Mansfield to die for. From Anguilla to New York Park) alternating roles as Victor Fran- City she has been involved in direckenstein and his creation. What began tion and development of major theas a National Theatre stage sell-out has atre associations and companies. Most since become a cinema sensation. recently she’s been executive director There’s more: Austin’s Fantastic Fest of the Greater Vancouver Professional is the biggest Horror and Fantasy film Theatre Alliance. festival in North America, and we’ve Clearly, Eleanor’s been around a nabbed two winners. The beautiful much bigger block than our zombies fantasy The Tale of Princess Kaguya will walk — and we’re thrilled to have (Audience Award!) screens in Japanese her, live and in the flesh. with dubbed English on October 24 Sue Adam, who with her formiat 7 p.m., October 26 at 2 p.m., and dable skills brought us through the subtitled on October 28 at 7 p.m. Dead first development phase, will stick Snow 2 (Best picture in the Gutbuster around for a bit to ease transitions. A Comedy Feature management syscategory) screens tems expert, Sue’s October 25 at 9 behind the strong p.m. and October underpinnings that 28 at 9:40 p.m. make the Civic tick Freddy Mercury and which have polarger-than-life sitioned us beauticould be a little fully for the next scary, but you know chapter. you love him. BoTaking a starthemian Rhapsody: up organization in Queen Live in Buhand is no small dapest screens on feat, and I can say October 29 at 7 with certainty that p.m. Eastern Block Calling all the undead. Nelson’s first zom- there have been no rockers welcome. bie walk is set for October 25. flies on Sue. The Other tricks and Civic owes a huge treats include the 30th Anniversary res- debt of gratitude to Sue and to all of toration of Ghostbusters for the Mem- its movers and shakers. ber Monday on October 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The Civic Theatre is a prime example There’s also Borgman on October 24 at of a community institution resurrected, 9:40 p.m. and October 30 at 7:30 p.m. but without the zombie aftertaste — and finally Only Lovers Left Alive on think popcorn instead. Join us for the October 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Civic Theatre’s second AGM on ThursIf we can embrace zombies, we can day, October 16 at 7 p.m., meet our embrace change. And while change oh-so-flyless heroes, and stick around can be scary, the Civic’s next change for a free movie afterwards. is an exciting convergence of energy, expertise and wisdom.

— Anne DeGrace is the past presiEleanor Stacey has been hired as dent of the Nelson Civic Theatre Soour new executive director to lead us ciety. To find out about the Annual through our next (challenging? yes! General Meeting and all things Civic scary? nothin’ scares us) development go to www.civictheatre.ca.

Peter and Erin Then are delighted to announce the birth of their son

Van Gunnar

July 24, 2014 Kootenay Lake Hospital Van weighed 8 lbs 4 ounces and is a little brother for Harlow Ireland.

Grandparents John and Pat Dooley of Nelson and Peter Senior and Debbie Then of Fernie are thrilled with their newest grandchild.

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Nelson Leafs forward Timothy Nichols battles for a loose puck with Castlegar Rebels forward Bryan Lubin while Rebels goalie Patrick Zubick guards the post. The Rebels won the game 3-1.

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Busy weekend as Nelson’s hockey squad plays three games in a row

Leafs take two out of three

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Nelson earned four out of a possible six points on the weekend to remain in top spot in the Neil Murdoch division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The locals played three games in three nights, but rather than getting tired, the Leafs appeared to get stronger each game.

On Friday night, the rivalry between Nelson and the Castlegar Rebels heated up.

The Rebels came into the Leafs’ home rink and skated away with a 3-1 victory.

Much like last weekend’s contest, a 1-1 tie between the two squads, Nelson carried much of the play throughout the game.

Nolan Percival opened the scoring for the Leafs, but Castlegar’s Mike Bhatoa tied it at 1-1 before the end of the first.

In the second, despite being out shot, the Rebels took a 2-1 lead thanks to a goal by Cal Owens.

That was all the scoring until the last minute of the third when Lindan Calliou hit the empty net to make the final 3-1.

Rebels netminder Patrick Zubick was strong in the nets again, allowing one goal on 32 shots. At the other end of the ice, Nelson’s Adam Maida stopped 26 of 28 shots he faced.

Play in the third period got a little out of hand as the squads began to take liberties with each other.

As a result, six players were given misconducts in the third after several fights broke out.

Nelson’s Rayce Miller and the Rebels’ Tyler Bryant each received 10 minute misconducts, while Darnel St. Pierre and Austin Lindsay (Nelson) along with Dawson Haines and Daniel Petten (Castlegar) received game misconducts.

After the game, Leafs coach Dave McLellan said his squad carried the play, but just couldn’t score.

“For us, again, I thought we outplayed them tonight. We just didn’t capitalize on our scoring chances there and the third period just turned into a farce.”

The game overall was an intense match up, but play wasn’t chippy.

“I think when they (refs) lose control of the game, that’s what happens. I mean we get our goaltender sprayed and it ends up being an even up call at best, that’s just what happens. It turned chippy after that,” said McLellan.

As it has been so far this season, scoring was lacking for the Leafs.

“No matter how you break it down, as good as we are defensively, you have to score a few to win.”

The next night, the Leafs bounced back, beating the visiting Spokane Braves 3-1.

Nelson’s Matt MacDonald opened the scoring in the first period. For 40 minutes it appeared as if that may be the only

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goal of this defensive battle.

But in the third period, Rayce Miller increased the lead to 2-0 but Spokane’s Jake Toporowski cut the lead to 2-1.

An empty net goal by Sam Webber sealed the game for Nelson.

Brett Soles picked up the win, facing only 10 shots in the game.

On Sunday, Nelson travelled to Castlegar for a rematch with the Rebels. Tis time, the locals found their scoring, blanking Castlegar 3-0.

After a scoreless opening frame, Michael Crawford put the Leafs ahead to stay with a goal in the second.

Nolan Percival and Aaron Brewer scored in the third to seal the victory as goaltender Brett Soles stopped all 23 shots he faced to earn the shutout.

The Leafs now play four straight road games before playing at home on October 25 against the Golden Rockets.

Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2)(f ) of the Community Charter

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

2015 Tax Exemption Bylaw Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, SBC Chapter 26, the Council of the Village of Salmo is hereby authorized to exempt certain properties from property taxation.

The following properties shall be exempted from property taxation for the 2015 Property Tax Year: The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2) (i) of the Community Charter.

• Lot 1, Plan 11031, District Lot 206, Kootenay Land District, PID #012-846-571, held by the Salmo Valley Curling and Rink Association, and recorded in the Assessment Roll under the name “Village of Salmo”.

• Lot 24 and Lot 25, Block 22, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-702-875 and 016730-615, registered in the name of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson.

• Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 23, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-721-152 and 016-721-161, registered in the name of the Salmo Community Memorial Church Association.

• Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 2599, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 015-199-568 and 015-199-576, registered in the name of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

• Lot 3, Plan 15447, DL206, Kootenay Land District, PID 009-820- 213, registered in the name of the Valley View Baptist Church.

• Lot 1, Plan 8548, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 012-246- 832, registered in the name of the Victory Church of Salmo.

The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2015 under the authority of section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter.

• Lot 2, Plan NEP 71801, DL 206 and DL 206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 025-478-401, registered in the name of the Salmo & Area Supportive Housing Society.

• Parcel D (Being a Consolidation of Lots 1-3, See LB472515) Block 5, Plan 622, DL 206A, Kootenay Lake District, PID #028-625-315, registered in the name of the Salmo Square Society.

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Nelson Star Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Sports

Cyswog’n’Fun triathlon looking for an organizer

New director needed Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun triathlon is on the hunt for a new race director.

Larry Bickerton, a longtime participant/organizer of the annual endurance event and race director for the past three years, is hoping a successor will step forward to replace him and allow the race to continue into its 33rd year.

“Cyswog’n’Fun is on solid financial footing,” Bickerton said, noting the event generally attracts around 300 participants, with about half coming in from beyond the West Kootenay to race.

“There’s a great nucleus to build from, and a lot of tradition to follow,” Bickerton explained. “The new RD will face challenges and need to make significant decisions — that comes with the territory. It’s not easy, but it certainly has its rewards.”

The new race director will plan the 2015 Cyswog’n’fun with the support of a committee of 10 experienced directors, including Bickerton who will move into the position of treasurer.

The Nelson Athletic Association, the governing body that oversees the race committee, will meet for its annual general meeting on Monday, October 27 at Mainstreet Diner at 7 p.m. During the meeting, Bickerton will officially resign his position and the new race director will be named.

Anyone interested in learning more about the race director position should email cyswognfun@gmail.com.

Larry Bickerton, a longtime participant and race director for the past three years, is hoping a successor will step forward to replace him.

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Wildcats win weekend championship The West Kootenay Bantam Wildcats won the Kelowna Bantam Female Hockey Tournament earlier this month.

The team went 2-1 in round robin play with the two wins coming against Kelowna and Prince George. After losing to Kamloops in the round robin, the team bounced back and defeated Kamloops 4-2 in the final. The Wildcats are a regional girls team with players from Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, Beaver Valley, Rossland, Kaslo, Nakusp and Grand Forks.

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