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SAM MCBRIDESpecial to the Nelson Star

“Don’t ever ask Mrs. McPhail about the Frank Slide!”

� at was the warning my mother Dee Dee gave me as I le� home to walk a half mile to Marion McPhail’s house at 808 Carbonate St. for my � rst piano lesson with her. Earlier that day my father Leigh and grandmother Helen separately told me not to mention the Frank Slide in Mrs. McPhail’s presence. It was September 1960 and I was an eight-year-old ap-prehensive about what was going on.

I remember � nding it hard to imag-ine the large, red-haired lady with horn-rimmed glasses in her 60s as the baby who miraculously survived unhurt a� er Turtle Mountain crashed down on the coal-mining town of Frank in 1903.

� e story I heard from family and friends was that everyone in Frank ex-cept Baby Marion died in the Frank Slide. � e topic would inevitably come up in our annual drives from Nelson through the Crowsnest Pass to visit rela-tives in Alberta. Someone would always comment on the enormous boulders on each side of the road, and that bodies of victims of the slide — perhaps Mrs. McPhail’s relatives — were entombed directly below us.

I learned later that Marion’s older sisters Jessie and May Leitch also sur-vived the slide, as did about 90 per cent of the residents of Frank, as their homes were safely away from the slide path. � e Baby-Marion-As-Sole-Survivor story was one of several myths about the Frank Slide that would bother Marion for the rest of her life.

For her, the most annoying nonsense was � e Ballad of Frankie Slide, a simple rhyme of unknown origin that told of the little baby discovered alone on a pile of straw with no identi� cation, “so they called her Frankie Slide.” � e line about calling the baby Frankie Slide was used again in the Stompin’ Tom Connors 1968 song How the Mountain Came Down.

As it turned out, I managed to get through four years of weekly piano les-sons with Marion without ever men-tioning the Frank Slide. However, it

instilled a curiosity in me that continues to this day, almost 40 years a� er she died in Victoria at age 76.

In recent years, I have visited the Frank Slide interpretive centre several times and corresponded with their sta� and fellow researchers. Most of their information on Marion and the extend-ed Leitch family came from Marion’s daughter Sheilah, who was driving by in September 2003 and decided to visit

the interpretive centre. She provided a wealth of information on the Leitch family and what really happened to them in the Frank Slide and a� er.

Mountain collapses

Marion’s parents Alexander and Rosemary Leitch were born in Que-bec and settled in the late 1880s in Manitoba where Alex joined his three

brothers in � our milling at Oak Lake. By 1899 Alex had moved to Killarney, Manitoba where he operated a grain elevator. Government records show Marion Moore Leitch was born Dec. 29, 1900 in Killarney in the sub-district of Turtle Mountain — ironically the same name as the mountain in the southwest corner of the future province of Alberta that would collapse into the Frank Slide at 4:10 a.m. on April 29, 1903.

In 1901, a� er the Killarney grain elevator burned down, Alex bought a general store in Blairmore. A year later, a� er bringing his family from Manitoba, he saw that the new town of Frank just a few miles away was booming, so they moved there and established the Leitch General Store.

He bought a cabin and renovated it for his large family. � ey were a mu-sical family who regularly gathered around the piano to sing songs. “We had brought a great many books with us, and were a happy, congenial family,” Jessie Bryan wrote in a 1950 Winnipeg Free Press article on the Frank Slide.

Jessie, age 15 in 1903, wrote: “Falling asleep on that quiet, moonlit night, I awoke to the sound of a rumbling roar transcending description.” She and sis-ter May, 10, were unhurt because the iron frame of their bed shielded them from the weight of debris from above. Ironically, one of the � rst rescuers on the scene was Rev. Andrew MacPhail, the same name (though with di� erent spelling) as Larry McPhail who Marion married in Nelson 24 years later.

“Someone heard a baby crying nearby, and found the infant daughter of the family lying in a pile of debris, partly sheltered by the angle of a bro-ken roof,” according to Jessie. Marion was 27 months old and de� nitely not a newborn baby as depicted in the Frank Slide myths.

� e three girls were taken to an un-damaged home and given other chil-dren’s clothes to wear. A stranger told them their parents and four brothers were dead, and their uncle Archibald Leitch was coming from Cranbrook to take them back with him. Archie

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Marion McPhail survived one of Canada’s deadliest disasters, but disliked the notoriety it brought her

Marion McPhail, date unknown. Her claim to fame as the youngest survivor of the Frank Slide brought her no joy.

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L.V. Rogers students get a taste of firefighting

TAMARA HYNDNelson Star

Students at L.V. Rogers with a burning desire to battle the flames in BC forests got a taste this week of what the job would look like. Wildland firefighters from the Val-halla Unit crew visited the school on Wednesday thanks to veteran firefighter-turned-teacher Claire Hewson, who arranged the pro-gram two years ago.

Beginning with a Powerpoint presentation, local firefighters ex-plained the various facets of the summer work with the wildfire management branch of the Min-istry of Forests, from flying in helicopters to working long but rewarding hours in rugged terrain and being dispatched to work in new locations on short notice.

As a provincial resource, op-portunities to work throughout BC are common, while on occasion crews are sent out of province and even out of country. Plus there is training and other activities for the crews when the fire season is slow.

Students then hit the school field, rotating through different stations to learn how to use dif-ferent pumps for water delivery systems, safe chainsaw practises, and burn off techniques (in theory,

not practise). The most challenging exercise

was the hose carry and pull fit-ness test. Although the ministry no longer requires this particular test as a condition of employment, Valhalla firefighter Jimmy Ellis said his crew is one of the few in the province that continues to use it to gauge for crew members’ fitness.

Ellis said the objective of the orientation was to give students an idea of what’s available for work. It’s also one way to improve the quality of recruits for spring bootcamps by letting let more people know what the job is all about.

“It’s a great job for the summer, to possibly make $30,000 in three months,” said Ellis, adding this year they have two recruits who ran through the program two years ago. “It’s a good job for local kids.”

There are 56 ministry firefight-ers in the area during the spring and summer. There are two crews of 20 firefighters each on the Val-halla and Sentinel unit crews. Initial attack crews have been re-configured to four person units, up from three after a test run in the Arrow district last year.

The application process begins in January each year. Applicants must be at least 18.

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Has there ever been a construction crane in Nelson before?

“Old-timers tell us they don’t remember ever seeing one,” says Sean Dillabaugh, the superintendent of the Nelson Commons construction site.

Cranes carry an aura of big city develop-ment. But for an experienced construction boss like Dillabaugh, this crane is a small one. “It’s a Nelson-sized crane,” he says.

But regardless of its size, having a crane on a worksite is a big responsibility, he says.

“You have to be able to make sure the crane is efficient and earning its keep. There is no point in having a crane out there if it is not lifting anything. But also you are flying loads over an active worksite so safety is a paramount concern.”

The crane’s biggest fans are children. Darcy Nelson, the site’s safety officer, says he enjoys talking to them about it.

“For us to see the little kids look up there and smile,” he says, “means a lot to us. Little kids love machinery. To be able to explain what it is there for, and how it operates, is really good for us.”

The crane will be in place until November.This week the Star asked readers on our

Facebook page to comment on the crane and its effect on the Nelson landscape. Here are a few of the responses.

“It reminds me of downtown Vancouver construction. My three-year-old son loves it, and all the other diggers and excavators at the site.” – Nikki Rilkoff

“That crane is a total safety hazard. As I was walking by and looking up at it, I almost ran into a parking meter!” – Vance Romance

“I love the grace and elegance of the crane. I cannot understand why this piece of machinery is named after a beautiful bird. Anyone know? I see it as a symbol of a project with vision and determination. Somehow I cannot stop to buy my falafel from the Bite truck because of this crane! Life!” – Hoda Ghamrawy

“The crane is a sign of progress, which is neither bad or good. Time will tell of the impact that this building will have on the community. It tells me that there is an awful

lot of housing going up for the wealthy and nothing for the homeless or low-income residents.” – Roz Fiddler

“It’s something you rarely see in such a nice quiet little town like ours. It’s exciting to see, but I don’t think I’d want to see it again after this job for a while.” – Joseph Lamonde Christie

“Sort of reminds me of what I see out of our apartment in Vancouver.” – Shayne Kasai

“Good. I was beginning to think they were extinct.” – John Dooley

“My 15-year-old son got so excited when he saw it for the first time. He was like a little boy, pointing his finger and saying, ‘Mom, Mom! Look at that! It’s a crane!!!’” – Catherine Luminous

“It means that Nelson is experiencing some good things! While, of course, Nel-son has its small town charm, etc. it also does need to grow and expand as time goes on. I think that it’s great to see posi-tive growth and things happening, rather than an empty building/parking lot, etc. So … I believe the crane is a very positive sign!”– John Pearson

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ABOVE and RIGHT: The view from the top of the crane at Nelson Commons. BELOW RIGHT: The crane dominates the downtown skyline.

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Authorities stop Jumbo lodge construction


A man accused of a series of armed robberies in West Kootenay last year pled guilty to eight charges Tuesday and will be sentenced in June.

Andrew Stevenson admitted to two counts of robbery, two counts of using a restricted or prohibited gun in a rob-bery, two counts of using an imitation firearm, plus break and enter and un-lawfully discharging a firearm.

These offences occurred at several locations in the spring of 2014, includ-ing Nelson and District Credit Union, Kootenay Currency Exchange, Koote-nay Savings in Castlegar, and Johnnie’s Grocery and Gas in Robson. Stevenson is presently serving five months for at-tempting to escape custody prior to a court appearance last September.

Stevenson was present in court to enter his plea, represented by local lawyer Ken Wyllie. Most of his court

appearances have so far been by video link from jail in Kamloops. Two sher-iff ’s deputies stood near him in the prisoner’s dock. Stevenson, who was injured while trying to escape from police prior to his initial arrest, was still noticeably limping.

Judge Donald Sperry agreed with prosecutor Sunday Patola’s request that Stevenson’s sentencing be put off while a pre-sentence report is prepared, which will be presented at a sentencing hearing on June 22 in Nelson.

There was some discussion between the prosecutor, judge, and Wyllie about a publication ban on that hearing on the grounds information it contains might prejudice the trial of Steven-son’s co-accused, Krista Kalmikoff, who faces a similar array of charges, but has pled not guilty, and will be tried at a date not yet set.

Sperry made no decision on the publication ban.

Nelson Star StaffBC’s environmental assessment of-

fice has ruled that the construction last fall of a concrete pad for a day lodge at the Jumbo Glacier Resort site must stop because its location in an avalanche zone does not comply with the terms of the project’s environmental certificate.

In an April 24 letter to the developer, Glacier Resorts Ltd., environmental assessment office compliance officer Autumn Cousins stated that,“It is the [our] view that it is not possible for [the developer] to achieve compliance … with the two structures as currently located.”

The environmental certificate — the government document that says the project can go ahead, with environ-mental conditions — expired in Oc-tober and can only be renewed if the Minister of the Environment decides the project was “substantially started” at that time. The day-lodge pad was an eleventh-hour attempt by the devel-oper to show that construction had begun. Environment minister Mary

Polak inspected the site in October but has not yet decided whether it was substantially started.

If Polak decides the project was not substantially started, the project will have to go back to square one and apply for another environmental cer-tificate. If the minister decides in the developer’s favour, construction may continue. But to keep the day lodge in its current location the developer would have to apply for an amendment to the environmental certificate.

FOR THE RECORDThe centennial tea at St. Francis-in-the-Woods in Queens Bay will be held Saturday, June 6. An incorrect date was reported Wednesday.

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Camp Koolaree has weathered some mighty storms over 83 years. The children’s summer camp on Kootenay Lake’s West Arm faced financial hardship in 2013 and was in danger of shutting down.

After longtime donors pitched in, enough money was raised to pay off a $25,000 debt and keep the site operational for another season. The rustic camp, owned by the Unit-ed Church,and run as a registered charity, was just getting on its legs last summer when it was hit with more bad news.

“There is no power at Camp Koolaree,” ex-plained registrar Julianna Marko, of the site which is only accessible by boat. “We were surprised with a fire and gas inspection, and no longer allowed to operate our propane stoves, ovens or refrigerators without install-ing a commercial range hood. Which needs electricity and re-doing all the venting.”

She said the inspection came at the be-ginning of June, two weeks before the camp had its first rental scheduled.

“Not having enough money or resources to solve our kitchen problem we moved our stoves and cooked mostly on barbecues and fires throughout the summer,” Marko added.

While the teen co-ed camp embraced the experience by incorporating simple meals into a Survivor theme, the non-profit Camp Koolaree Society was brainstorming how to come up with funds to upgrade the facility.

“We have large financial goals this year to make our camp fully functional and allow us to upgrade things around the camp,” said Marko. “One of our big goals is to bring electricity to the cookhouse.”

With bookings, registrations and vol-unteer applications coming in earlier than usual, the board is planning fundraising events in advance of the new season.

A spring fundraiser was slated this week at the Royal Theatre in Trail, with a portion of tickets sold going directly to the facility.

Aside from required amenity upgrades, camp operations face another challenge. Finances allow the hiring of five staff, a groundskeeper and assistant, one lifeguard

and two cooks — volunteers are responsible for everything else.

“All of the operation management, fund-raising, planning etc. is done by volunteers,” Marko explained. “And these volunteers easily burn out. The other problem is that most of the board members have other jobs and facilities, and can’t keep up with the amount of work that needs to be done.”

She said the society is trying to shift from a working board to a policy board. “This would mean hiring a consultant to do busi-ness planning and marketing and hopefully from there, a full-time manager.”

To achieve an operational re-vamp, do-nations and camper registrations need to increase in order to cover costs.

The June-to-September season costs $45,000 which doesn’t include repairs and upgrades to amenities. “For over 80 years children aged 7 to 13 have attended the camp,” said Marko. “That’s why it lives so deeply within the hearts of the parents who send their children back. It was life chang-ing for them.”

Fundraisers helping Camp Koolaree’s finances

Kootenay-Boundary government group nixes Nelson’s hospital laundry pitchConference sets lobbying priorities and elects Deb Kozak chair by acclamation


A Kootenay-wide meeting of local gov-ernments met last week for three days in Nakusp to talk regional issues, but Nelson failed to get the support it sought over the potential loss of laundry services at Koo-tenay Lake Hospital.

The Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments voted down a request to endorse Nelson council’s opposition to the proposed relocation and privatization of hospital laundry services.

Because the resolution was entered past the deadline, it required a 66 per cent vote to pass, but only received 64 per cent.

Nelson councillor Michael Dailly chal-lenged the ruling on the basis that the per-centage was close enough considering the relatively small number of people in the room (fewer than 100). The challenge also needed a 66 per cent vote to succeed, but, coincidentally, only got 64 per cent.

Nelson mayor Deb Kozak said the failure was because the motion arrived late and because it was seen by some to be a localized Nelson issue, although Kozak and Dailly both said it will have regional impact.

A voice for rural governments

The AKBLG meets for a conference once each year to discuss common issues. Mu-nicipal councils and regional districts bring proposed resolutions to the meeting.

If they pass, the AKBLG lobbies the ap-propriate government departments for action, and also pushes the resolutions upstairs to be considered by the Union of BC Municipalities, hoping for a boost in lobbying power.

Kozak elected chair

Kozak was elected chair of the AKBLG by acclamation. Last year she was the vice chair and became chair by default for a few months when last year’s chair decided not to run in the fall municipal elections. The new vice chair is Invermere mayor Gerry Taft.

Regional priorities identified

The conference identified five crucial issues common to all areas in the Kootenay Boundary.

1. Mental HealthAsk that the UBCM work with Ministry

of Health to strike a task force to investigate funding levels, treatment, and management of mental health issues across the region.

2. Crown consultations about recre-ational tenures

Ask the UBCM to ask the Ministry of Forests to require applicants for crown recreational tenure to hold public meet-ings in affected areas to avoid conflicts with residents and between recreational busi-nesses, and to deal with concerns about the environment.

3. Victims services fundingUrge the Minister of Justice to increase

funding for victims services in the face of increasing demand across the region.

4. Include marijuana derivatives and review access.

Ask the federal government to include marijuana derivatives as part of the legal medical marijuana program, and review legislation and options for greater local ac-cess. The rationale is that everyone has a right to medical treatment but not everyone can take marijuana by smoking it.

5. Re-establish diking authority.Ask the provincial government to fund

disaster relief and to re-establish the dis-continued diking authority in communities with populations under 5,000. The authority would administer dike maintenance, flood protection, and the monitoring and inspec-tion of dikes.

Mayor Deb Kozak

Vacation planning in a changing world

Every so o� en, we plan an adven-ture vacation to a place we’ve never been. It can be both exciting and scary venturing in to unknown. � e � rst step is always choosing where we want to be and when. Following that is a series of small steps – the preparation necessary to ensure we will have the best chance of success.

When I consider the increasing impacts of climate change and how that will a� ect our futures, I think there is a case to be made for the vacation planning model.

Again, the � rst decision is where you want to be in terms of life in a changing environment. What fol-lows then are those series of plan-ning steps, that when completed will presumably � nd you where you want to be.

� e journey toward any destina-tion is certainly easier when you start preparations early. � e last-minute rush to preparedness tends to cause high stress and you o� en forget something in the process.

In the climate change scenario, I � nd I am already stressed. I know where I want to be in my future, but there seem to be many obstacles: attitudes, policies and current eco-nomic models that are making my journey di� cult.

All I want to do is visit and live in a place that can sustain me. I was actually considering planet Earth, but the travel alerts have me wor-ried. I was wondering if there are any Canadian leaders who would recommend that destination and assure me there would be a healthy and sustainable environment when I arrive in the future.

If you are considering a vacation, I would recommend you start seri-ous planning now to help ensure you get there.

Ron RobinsonNelson

Saints and Outlaws deserved more coverageRe: “Of Saints and Outlaws,” April

22� e Canadian International Film

Festival held in Vancouver on April 18 and 19 presented Mr. Antonio Bastone with two awards. Mr. Bas-tone won a Royal Reel Award for his locally made � lm and an up-

coming Rising Star Award for his own performance as Mahaghika, the Spiritual Warrior.

Pretty big news for Nelson — lo-cal � lm director/cameraman wins prestigious awards from the Ca-nadian International Film festival. Over 1,100 international movies were entered and only 80 awards given.

We were on our farm where the scene of the posse was searching for war deserters during the Napoleonic Wars. Can you imagine 12 horse soldiers led by a mad judge about to hang a vagabond for loitering?

It is to our disbelief that the Nel-son Star did not recognize to a fuller context, the e� orts of 34 participat-ing performers from this region that made this � lm possible.

In fact it seems to this location participant that is should have been front page news in the entertain-ment section. It seems to have been buried in the obituary section at the back of the paper, not clearly vis-ible and sort of like an a� erthought. Not at all what we expected given Nelson’s support of the arts and the creative people that live here.

Please in consideration for the

family of performers, publish a fol-low up of what they have accom-plished.

Val Roy and Frank NixonNelson

More objections to heli-ski tenure application

As soon as one spends some time living in the Kootenays, you very quickly realize just how lucky we are to be part of such an amazing community. � e recreational op-portunities in the Kootenays are unbelievable. But one of the best

parts of our beloved outdoors is that it is easy to � nd solitude so close to home. Su� ce it to say, I was very disappointed to hear about the re-cent heli-ski tenure application by Kootenay Heli-Ski Ltd.

It seems like these days, every square inch of the BC backcountry is up for grabs. Nowadays, even with a snowmobile, it is hard to � nd a valley that does not have some sort of heli/cat-ski tenure attached to it.

As a local sledder and backcoun-try ski tourer, I was frustrated to hear that this new tenure lies within many areas that I enjoy recreating in. I am not the only one who is feeling this way and know that there are many other local users who will be impacted and are equally as frus-trated that this amazing area could be frequented by heli-skiers.

I am not opposed to heli/cat-ski operations, but do feel that locals need to come � rst when applica-tions like this are put forward. � is area already has one of the highest concentrations of heli/cat-ski op-erations, and one that is so close to home is bound to ruin the experi-ence for local backcountry users. � ere is something magical about recreating in the backcountry with a group of friends, free from the sound of the constant pounding of a helicopter all day long.

Obviously this heli-ski opera-tion will be of bene� t for Nelson’s economy due to tourists seeking out our world-class skiing, but enough is enough! Let’s keep some of our amazing, local recreational areas for those that have a true sense of adventure and not thousands of dol-lars to be toured around all day in a helicopter.

I truly hope that this tenure is denied!

Ryan HammerichNelson

Watch out for hotel scam

� e latest scam seems to be of having won a stay at either the Hil-ton or the Marriott hotels. Instead of hanging up as I usually do, I waited for the full message: “To get further details press 1.”

As you can imagine I did not do this, but I am concerned that some people might and land up being severely scammed.

Birthe W. AchtnerNelson

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EditorialBill 11 attacks BC educationWe all know how im-

portant education is to any person’s success in

life. It’s equally imperative to the wellbeing of our communities and entire society.

In Canada, we are fortunate to have developed a robust public education system available to every child and rooted in democratic governance. � at said, we must do all that we can to protect and build upon our education system with the constant goal of providing each child with the tools to meet their full potential. Bill 11 currently being debated in your legislature fails to do this.

Both the Kootenay Lake dis-trict parents advisory council and the Kootenay Lake school district wrote the minister of education and me to voice their concerns with this bill. I brought those concerns to the legislature � oor, and joined theirs, teachers and others’ call for the government to withdraw this terrible piece of legislation.

� is bill centralizes control of our public education system fur-ther into the hands of the minister of education in three ways. First, it erodes your elected school boards’ ability to manage schools, lands, services. � e minister would be al-lowed to direct your locally elected boards to sell lands. At the same time, the Liberals have cut the education budget by $29 million this year and $25 million next year and could force boards to adopt a shared service program to realize

this budget cut.While this may not sound bad,

let’s consider that the savings do not go back into the classroom. � ey are cut from education al-together. Additionally, the last time the Liberals forced a shared service onto school districts, the $80 million computer system was scrapped because it was such a failure. � e BC Liberal government simply does not have a trustwor-thy track record when it comes to inserting itself into the day-to-day operations of our school districts.

Another way Bill 11 gives too much authority to the minister of education is what it does, or doesn’t do, with student infor-mation. Essentially, we � nd less protection of student information and too many vague parameters that leave parents with questions

like “who will have access to our kids’ records? Will this informa-tion be shared between ministries? And what happens if my child’s private information is wrongfully disclosed?” � ere are no answers to these questions, and the Lib-erals’ “trust us” response is cold comfort when they are continu-ally chastised for not being able to protect the information of children in foster care.

� e third major aspect of this bill continues Premier Christy Clark’s long held disdain for public educators. Every profes-sion regulates their professional development standards and needs, and government has supported that. � is is no longer the case for teachers.

No longer will school boards and teachers work together to identify local needs for profes-sional development. Rather, the minister will decide based on a cookie-cutter that he cra� s in his o� ce. � e result, Kootenay teach-ers may not get the training they need to support Kootenay kids because the minister in Victoria prioritizes Vancouver’s needs for the province.

Teachers, parents, nor school trustees were consulted prior to developing this bill. Ignoring the very people most impacted by leg-islation is a sure � re way to make bad laws. Our kids deserve better. We all deserve better.

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall writes here once a month.

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HUGS: A local charity would like to give big hugs to the two gentlemen who separately donated large amounts while we were selling our spring raf� e tickets. Thank you and god bless.

HUGS: A very generous hug to the delivery man and another gentleman from a plumbing company who saved the day by helping me get a HUGE box containing a BBQ into our backyard. Yes, there were a number of steps to get it up! Thank you so much! I would have been BBQing on the street this summer.

SLUGS: Big slugs to the two elderly women who where so incredibly rude to my wife and I at the the-atre. We only wanted to reach our purchased seats and enjoy our daughter and other dancers’ perfor-mance. I am not sure whether it was the fact that my style of dress was not to your liking or you are always extremely rude to strangers.

SLUGS: To all the whiny people complaining about the removal of trees over the past month or so. People have every right to remove trees that are on their property. They may have been ruining their roofs, or foundations! Get a grip! Rest assured that the local arborists appreciate the business and that people plan on planting something beautiful/more

appropriate than invasive trees on their lots.

HUGS: Back to the slugs regarding the removal of the four disc golf tones. Your group had been asked to remove your tones months ago and were not stolen, but removed and safely stored until someone came to retrieve them. You had them back within a couple of days. I hope your mostly great group of humans � nd a safe and happy place to play.

HUGS: To all the truck drivers who speed around the Kootenays with their beautiful dogs loose in the back of their trucks. You will need a hug when your dog falls out and is maybe seriously hurt or killed. You’ll need another hug when you get your vet bill. Least worse case scenario: you will be stopped by the police and charged under Section 72 of the Motor Ve-hicle Act and � ned. It is an offence to transport your dog unsecured in the back of your truck. If your dog is hurt you can also be charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. You’ll need yet another hug if your dog does fall out as it may cause an accident and you could be held liable. Easy remedy: centrally secure a kennel in the back of your truck, put your dog inside the truck with you OR leave your dog at home! Your dog thanks you for keeping him or her safe.

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Common name: False Spirea, False Goats BeardBotanical Names: Astilbe x vars.Known for its abundant, graceful and feathery fl owers, Astilbes are beautiful, long lived perennials when planted in the proper conditions. The best spots in the garden are where the soil is consistently moist but not wet, slightly acidic, light and full of organic material, and where there is light sun to dappled shade. Astilbes can grow in deep shade but will not fl owers as much, on the other hand full sun will bring out the blooms but by mid- summer the edges of the leaves will turn crispy and brown. They will grow in containers on the deck or patio, but make sure

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Nelson Sno-Goers give a hand to Giveout Creek

Snowmobile club hauls truckloads of illegally dumped garbage from forestry roadTAMARA HYND

Nelson StarThe Nelson Sno-Goers snowmobile club organized

a cleanup effort at the Giveout Creek parking lot and other locations along the forest service road near Nelson recently.

Volunteers were able to get rid of a bunch of il-legally dumped garbage in the area.

“We had a great turnout,” wrote club member Jason Cesa in an email to the Star.

“Dumping in this area has been a problem for many years. The trash was unsightly, and potentially dangerous for individuals, vehicle tires, and the en-vironment/wildlife.”

Cesa added the trash made its way to the appro-priate garbage and recycling stations. Most of it was recyclable metal.

The club wants to deter further dumping and mis-use of the area, Cesa said.

Giveout Creek is a popular destination for many outdoor activities and user groups year-round, in-cluding mountain biking.

Call the Report All Poachers and Polluters line at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) to report littering, illegal dump sites or burn barrels, unauthorized use of a dumpster or dumped chemicals, pesticides, used automotive fluids and other pollutants.

The Nelson Sno-Goers snowmobile club organized a large cleanup of trash and recy-clables which were illegally dumped on Giveout Creek forest service road.Submitted photos


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Community EventsWalk as One At 1:00. The Nelson community labyrinth group is hosting a World Labyrinth Day celebration on Saturday, May 2 at the Lakeside labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park. Participate in creating a rolling wave of labyrinth walking as thousands around the world walk at 1 p.m. in their time zones. For more information call 250-352-9630 or visit labyrinth.kics.bc.ca.

Balfour Church Guild Coffee party and art show on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Balfour Hall, located on Busk Road. This all ages event is $3 per person at the door. It’s a charitable event, as the guild raises funds for local community causes and international relief.

May 2 is the � nal Saturday to Adopt-a-Pot. The SEEDS fundraiser is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lakeside Park greenhouse.The � ve gallon pots are full of organic, cold-loving greens like aru-gala, spinach, rainbow chard, kale, and lettuce varieties. Visit seedsnelson.org/events.

The Nelson and District Women’s Centre welcomes all ages and genders to their open house on Wednesday, May 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 420 Mill St. Find information sessions on current community projects, guided tours of the new kitchen and other changes, plus door prizes. Performances by Devon Brown, Nineca and Zaynab.

Join the Spring Coffee Party at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy coffee or tea. The cost is $5 per person. There will be a bake table and plant sale as well.

BINGO! at the Harrop Hall on Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Join friends and neighbours for an evening of fun and great prizes. Fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Family Network, providing opportunities for area families to connect and grow since 2005. Help them celebrate their 10th anniversary. A family friendly event. For

more info call 250-229-2279 or email [email protected].

The historic SS Moyie Sternwheeler in Kaslo is opening for the season this Mother’s Day, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission on opening day. Step back 100 years in the old-est, intact, passenger sternwheeler ship in the world, with a collection of artifacts. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Weekly MeetingsDjembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria St. from 7 p.m. A fee of $5 for the evening. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and

women is at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels wel-come. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at [email protected].

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

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 are welcome and it’s free.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon

Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on speci� c days. For a schedule, call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete list at the Cellar.

Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street at the side basement. The only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday.

Monthly MeetingsThe Nelson and area Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group’s regular monthly meeting will be at the Lake St. Health Co-op on Wednesday May 6 at 7 p.m. Please contact Gail Russell at 250-352-7444 further information.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Refresh-ments will be served after the meeting. Activi-ties at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For more informa-tion, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Nelson People in Pain Network support group is meeting Wednesday, May 6, from1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Shambhala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley Street..

The Council of Canadians Nelson chapter will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m., 101 Baker Street (down-stairs). All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871.

WorkshopsEllison’s Market offers free one-hour workshops every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11.a.m. The May 2 workshop is Smart Diet: Whole foods as medicine, presented by Cedar de Bruyn.

Saddle up for the second Critical Mass Bike Ride in Nelson on Saturday, May 2. With the sentiment that people power a clean energy future, Bikes Not Pipes is taking to the streets in front of Nelson Civic Theatre and will travel through Nelson streets to a rally in Lakeside Park at 1 p.m. The theme for this year’s rally is “Change the government in Ottawa”.

Come out for the Whole School’s May Day celebration of Water this Saturday, May 2 in downtown Winlaw. Join them for food at Mama Sita’s, a silent auction, a spring plant sale, and the annual parade to the Slocan River from 1 to 2 p.m. Music all-day, face painting, crafts and other children’s activities. By donation.

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Brian Rosen and TheWhatNow at the Dam Inn Restaurant and Bar in South Slocan on Saturday, May 2. They will bring their original danceable consciousness awareness tunes with influences of reggae rock and funk. For 19 years and older. Cost is $10.

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As part of 2015’s British Columbia Young Artist Concert Tour, pianist Linda Ruan will be performing at Nelson United Church on

Friday at 7 p.m. Born in Tokyo in 1997, Ruan began studying at the age of seven in Shanghai. She has since given performances at Carnegie Hall in New York and the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. For more information contact [email protected].

Cottonwood Singers and the Nelson Choral Society will perform a soul-stirring concert of contemporary works at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. The night will include sacred jazz mass imbued with swing, funk, groove and soul. Special guests Seven Parish, Doug Stevenson and Christoph Martens will play as well. Last year’s concert, the choir’s performance of a different jazz mass by the same composer, Bob Chilcott, receiving rave reviews. Admission by donation. For more information visit nelsonchoralsociety.org.

A concert by cello/bass duo, The Cellar Notes will take place on Monday, May 18 at Saint Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral commencing at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. The Cellar Notes Duo of Jeff Faragher, cello and Alex Nichol, double bass will be presenting a musical offering spanning four centuries and six cultures.

On the Road Productions presents The Great Lake Swimmers at the Civic Theatre in Nelson, playing live on Monday, June 1 with The Weather Station. Advance tickets are $25 plus taxes at Eclectic Circus and the Hume Hotel. Also available now online at OnTheRoadManagement.com. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Author Sanford Osler will give an engaging talk and slideshow looking at the historical, cultural and recreational impact of the canoe on the province of BC based on his book Canoe Crossings: Understanding the Craft that Helped Shape British Columbia at the Nelson Library on

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Beginning tonight, at the Civic Theatre is showing Dream Works Home (rated G) at 7 p.m. When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Also playing Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., two showings on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

The Civic Thetre presents The Clouds of Sils Maria on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. A veteran actress comes face-to-face with an uncomfortable reflection of herself when she agrees to take part in a rivival of the play that launched her career 20 years earlier. Starring Juliette Binoche an Kristen Stewart.

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Continued from Page 1 Leitch had moved in 1897 to establish Cranbrook’s first sawmill, and in 1903 was president and managing director of the East Kootenay Lumber Company.

The funeral at the Cranbook Presbyterian Church for the six members of the Leitch family on May 3, 1903 was packed to over-flowing with mourners, according to the Cranbrook Herald. The six bodies were laid to rest in the Cranbrook cemetery.

The extended family decided Marion would remain in Cranbrook to be raised with Archie’s family, and Jessie and May would go to Manitoba to be raised by uncles Angus and Malcolm. In 1907 Malcolm Leitch moved to Passburg, Alta., on the east side of the Crowsnest Pass, to start the coal-mining venture that became known as Leitch Collier-ies, which today is a provincial historic site.

‘As if I belonged in the zoo’

Marion grew up in Cranbrook, and later went to stay with other relations in Vancou-ver where she attended high school, UBC, and received advanced piano training before settling in Nelson to make a living teaching piano and, to a lesser extent, French. The 1924 Wrigley’s BC Directory lists her as a music teacher residing at the Strathcona Hotel in Nelson.

She married Lawrence Alexander McPhail, son of a pioneer Nelson family, in Nelson on Jan. 11, 1927. Larry became registrar of titles at the land registry office and was active in many Nelson charities and civic organizations, including the Nelson Little Theatre where he was stage manager for a number of shows.

Marion was much less involved in com-munity groups, aside from the local branch of the Registered Music Teachers of BC and the Soroptomist Club. Marion and Larry enjoyed going to parties and entertaining friends at the house.

My mother told me that she and other longtime friends of Marion were often ap-prehensive about what new acquaintances would say when they met Marion. She was offended when people would jokingly say “Oh, I know how old you are!” counting back the years to the Frank Slide. Marion lost her temper when people argued with her about the Baby Marion/Frankie Slide stories they had heard and believed to be true.

In an interview with Vancouver News Herald writer (and future Member of Parlia-ment) Barry Mather in 1949, Marion said “I was found outside near where our house had stood. No, I don’t know how I got there. The stuff they write every now and then about the Frank Baby makes me so angry. And there was no mystery about what hap-pened to me after the slide. My uncle, Archie Leitch, looked after me. I was brought up in Cranbrook. And later in Vancouver. And my two sisters who lived were looked after by an uncle in Manitoba.”

A few years later Marion arrived home

from an outing and found writer William Worden waiting beside her front door with questions on the Frank Slide. “That thing again! Won’t it ever stop? All my life people have been looking at me as if I belonged in a zoo, just because of what happened to our family,” she said in Worden’s four-page feature story in the Jan. 1, 1955 issue of the Saturday Evening Post.

Marion continued: “Have you ever heard the song? It’s a mountain ballad of the worst sort — and about whom? About ‘Frankie Slide,’ the poor little baby who never knew her own name. Leitch is a good Scottish name, and I’ve known it was mine all my life. But every year, on the anniversary at least, they put that horrid thing on the radio again — and people start ringing my telephone.

“That isn’t all. There was a radio play writ-ten, all about Frankie Slide again and they’ve repeated it two or three times. People keep talking about me being the only survivor — but nobody seems to know how that story started. Of course, I don’t know anything about the slide or remember anything. I was a baby then — and I’m not 100 years old now, although most people seem to expect me to be. Come inside now. I want to put on my shoes. I can’t get mad properly with my shoes off,” she told Worden, who described Marion as a “charming matron.” According to Sheilah, her mother regarded the Worden article as the most accurate telling of the Frank Slide story.

Loud sighs and extreme eye-rolls

The 1979 book Crowsnest and Its People by the Crowsnest Pass Historical Society describes Marion in her Nelson years as

“very crusty.” I chuckled when I read that because that was how I remembered her.

As a piano teacher, she was a tough, no-nonsense taskmaster who had strong opin-ions and was blunt in letting you know them. My sister Eve remembers Marion rapping her knuckles with a pointer during her piano lessons. I don’t remember that happening to me, but she often looked as if she was about to explode at me in anger, usually for not practicing as much as I was supposed to.

She could tell very soon in each session how much I had practiced since she last saw me. Her displeasure was communicated by the loudest sighs I ever heard, and the most extreme eye-rolls.

She took the piano training extremely seriously and expected her students to as well. Her most effective tactic in getting students to work hard was to schedule them to perform in public recitals and in the an-nual West Kootenay Music Festival, where the fear of making a fool of yourself and losing to Trail competitors was a powerful motivator.

I never saw Marion play the piano in a public performance, but often towards the end of my lessons she would play for a few minutes beside me on the piano bench in hope that I might benefit from seeing how she did it.

She would close her eyes and flawlessly play by heart some complex classical music (usually Bach, her favourite composer) that used just about every key on the keyboard. As a pianist, she had the great advantage of long fingers, made strong and supple through many thousands of hours of piano scale exercises (which I neglected to do because

Slide survivor immortalized in song

Site of the Frank Slide today. Courtesy Sam McBride

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Continued from Page 12 they were so boring). I could sense how much she loved the music, and thought perhaps it eased the pain of being falsely known as Baby Marion and Frankie Slide all her life.

I never knew how good a piano teacher Marion was because she was the only one I encountered. I recently talked to Tom Shorthouse of Vancouver who was a student of Marion’s in Nelson in the 1940s, and he had nothing but the highest praise for her as a person, musician and teacher.

My other music involvement at the time was the Nelson Boys Choir led by Amy Ferguson, whose career as a music teacher in Nelson largely coincided with Marion’s. Choir practices and performances were extremely relaxed and enjoy-able compared to piano ones.

Sheilah Lawrence McPhail was a medal-winning skater with the Nelson Figure Skating Club and graduated from the new L.V. Rogers high school in 1956. She married Peter Yorke in 1966 and settled in Victoria, where daughters Jenny Lynn and Melinda Leitch were born.

Larry McPhail had a heart at-tack and died in 1965. In 1971 Marion retired after nearly half a century of teaching piano and moved to Victoria, where she died Nov. 11, 1977.

Marion is buried alongside Lar-ry in Nelson Memorial Park. The name on her side of the tombstone is Marion Moore (Leitch) McPhail — one last reminder that she knew her name and was proud of it.

Local historian Sam McBride lives in Castlegar.

ABOVE: Marion McPhail with baby Sheilah, about 1940. (Courtesy Provincial Archives of Alberta, PR2008.0058/12) BELOW: Marion Leitch McPhail’s music book with her distinctive signature. She taught piano lessons in Nelson for many years. (Courtesy Sam McBride)

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WILL JOHNSONNelson Star

Kootenay readers will have a chance to meet three of Nelson’s literary stars during this year’s Au-thor for Indies Day. Deryn Collier, Anne DeGrace and Kristene Per-ron will each put in a two-hour shi� at Otter Books on Saturday as part of the nation-wide celebration of independent bookstores.

“What would our town be with-out a good bookstore like this?” asked mystery author Collier, whose books Con� ned Space and Open Secret are set locally.

“Whenever we have a launch, or a reading, Otter Books is al-ways right there to support us and promote it. � is is a way for us to give back.”

Each of the three authors will put in a two-hour shi� in which they’ll meet with fans, discuss their work and make reading recom-mendations. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. DeGrace will be behind the counter, ready to discuss CanLit. From 1 to 3 p.m. Collier will be discussing mysteries and from 3 to 5 p.m. Perron will be exploring science � ction.

“I’m here for all the nerds and geeks of Nelson,” said Perron, author of the Warpworld series. “We’re a small community, and we don’t get to come together as a tribe very o� en. So come in your Klingon costume, or with your Dr. Who scarf, and I’ll be here for you.”

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“We’re very lucky to have them here. It’s clear in how they conduct their business that everyone who works there is passionate about books.”

� e Star asked each of the au-thors for their reading suggestions. Collier praised In � e Woods by Tana French, DeGrace named � ree Day Road by Joseph Boyden and Perron picked Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie.

All three authors emphasized that they were looking forward to hearing from Nelson readers, and hearing reading suggestions themselves.

Kootenay authors Deryn Collier, Anne DeGrace, and Kristene Perron will each put in a two-hour shift at Otter Books during Authors for Indies Day tomorrow. Will Johnson photo


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620 Herridge Lane Nelson BC 250 352 0101

Come experience what locals already know…..

GREAT food, great service, great times

Great Food, Great Service, Great Times!JACKSON’S

HOLE & GRILL524 Vernon Street, Nelson | 250.354.1919

153 Baker Street • 352-3525153 Baker Street • 352-3525

Rotisserie Chicken & Ribs, Steaks,

250-352-2744 bibonelson.ca

Mother’s day brunch & dinner May 10th

3 course $35 Menu

Sun - Thurs

New spring menu

3 course

$35 MenuOysterbar

Friday May 1


Numero UnoEnsalada/ greens, apple, fennel, house made panela

cheese, kale chips

Numero DosCostillas/Tamarind glazed ribs, shaved spring slaw,

fried plantains, drunken beans, elote corn cob

Numero TresChurros con Cajeta/ Mexican street donuts with

goat milk caramel

561 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 4J1

ph. 250 352 3737

First Course

Curried Salt Spring Island Mussels | Grilled Flat Bread

or

Seared Polenta | Caramelized Onions | Oyster Mushrooms | Spinach | Shaved Parmesan

Second Course

BC Filet Mignon | Wild Mushroom DemiSlow Roasted Brown Sugar Yam | Seasonal Vegetables

or

Pan Seared Scallops | Apple Celery ChutneySweet Onion Garlic Glaze

To Finish

Dark Chocolate Mousse | Baileys Infused Whipped Cream

or

Chef ’s Trio of Sorbet

35*Note price does not include tax

524 Vernon Street, Nelson250.354.1919

Lunch Special $16 until 5pmGrilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Served with a cup of our homemade daily soup.A bed of Rotini noodles, topped with fresh carrots, peppers, onions, cucumbers, and celery. Sprinkled with Feta cheese

and fresh tomatoes

Dinner Special $25 after 5pm

Pick a Pasta….Served with a cup of our homemade daily soup.

Your choice of a Smokey Chicken Carbonara, Cajun Beef Linguine, or Linguine Primavera, all served with garlic toast.Pair your favorite pasta with your choice of either a 9oz glass

of Pinot Grigio, or a 9oz Wildhorse Canyon Merlot

Oso Negro Espresso and Dessert$10

Cappuccino, espresso or latte with your choice of five desserts made in house daily by Sage Tapas

Baker Allison Schlosser.

Tapas and BC Wine$22

Cheese Platter and Sauvignon Blanc.Mixture of cheeses including warm brie, served

with crostinis and berry compete. With a glass of BC wine of choice. See selection in house.

Herb Lamb and Feta Bites$15

Juicy ground spring lamb with roasted red peppers and a dusting of paprika. Served with

a cooling mint yogurt and your choice or red or white house wine.

We proudly serve Oso Negro coffee and espresso

Hours 4 - late Starting May 1st 11am till late

705 Vernon Street • 250-352-5140

Indulge Nelson is back! From Sunday to Wednesday April 19 – May 14, food lovers can enjoy fabulous Prix Fixe menu items at any of the participating restaurants for these four nights each week. Prix Fixe (� xed price) menus are priced at $15, $25, $35 or $45 (wine or beer pairing may also be available). As a further incentive, we want to reward “Indulgent” diners by offering a draw for those who have eaten out 3 times or more. Bring (or scan) your three receipts to the Nelson Star and we will enter you in a draw to win $25 gift certi� cates

from all of the participating Indulge restaurants!

To Start

Dungeness Crab CakeHand picked Dungeness crab, panko encrusted, with chipotle

aioli and a mango salsa

Wok SquidGiant squid dusted and flash fried in our signature sweet and

spicy soy sauce

Rocket Saladfresh arugula, almonds, red onion, feta, fig vinnaigrette, chorizo

Peppered Tenderloin CarpaccioButcher Block AAA Angus beef tenderloin, peppered and crusted,

house pickled red onion, caper berry, horseradish whip cream

Main Course

Braised Short RibBraised boneless beef short rib, stilton cabernet demi, with rose-mary infused mashed potatoes, and a winter vegetable medley

Tuscan LinguiniSundried tomatoes, olives, spinach, red pepper, feta, tossed in roasted garlic white wine sauce finished with cracked pepper

Cambozola Filet Mignon5 oz AAA beef tenderloin, a slab of cambozola cheese, served with a wild mushroom truffle risotto, and seasonal vegetables

Seafood Hot PotCoho salmon, salt spring island mussels, scallops and prawns sauteed in a spicy red thai-inspired curry coconut cream, with

lime-scented basmati rice

Desserts

White Chocolate CheesecakeRich dark chocolate decadence, topped with shaved chocolate Chilled white chocolate cheesecake on a graham crust, with

mango coulis and raspberry marmalade

Chocolate TorteRich dark chocolate decadence, topped with shaved chocolate

and ganache glaze

Creme BruleeA silky blend of vanilla bean, egg and real cream with a sugar

crust and house made biscotti

Lunch Special$16

Burger and Beer

Dinner Special$35

Chefs ChoiceAppetizer, Main Course

and Dessert

Patio Now Open!!#301 Baker Street Ph 250-352-5232

First Course

Soupask your server for our daily creation

Caesar Saladcrisp romaine, croutons, asiago cheese, and our signature house

made caesar dressing

Yam Friesfried sweet potato, chipotle aioli

Sweet Chili Chickensweet chili sauce, green onion, crisp wontons, ginger

Jaeger Prawnsjumbo prawns, flamed in jaegermeister, shallots and garlic

Main Course

Pesto Chicken Pennechicken, sundried, tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted garlic, arti-

chokes, pesto cream sauce

Peppercorn Burger8 oz beef AAA patty, peppercorn sauce, jack cheese, lettuce,

tomato, onion, and garlic mayo withyour choice of fries, soup or market greens

Whitewater Veggie Burgerblack bean patty, roasted red pepper, sprouts, garlic aioli, sered

with your choice of fries, soup or market greens

BBQ Chicken Pizzamakers mark bbq sauce, chicken, red onion, and jalapenos

Pulled Pork Sandwichbraised pulled pork, bbq sauce, coleslaw on aan bread, served

with your choice of fries, soup or market greens

Desserts

Chocolate TorteRich dark chocolate decadence, topped with shaved chocolate

and ganache glaze

Poached PearPoached pear in red wine and cassis, with vanilla bean ice cream

IndulgeNelson



5th annual Oxygen Art Market May 22-24

Every year, the Art Market attracts hundreds of art-lovers to the Oxygen Art Centre. And it’s no wonder! Over 40 established and emerging Kootenay artists submit their paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and other 2D work for this weekend-long event. The work is hung “Salon” style, in the manner of the Académie des Beaux-Arts exhibitions in Paris at the turn of the century, where work was hung on every available wall space from ceiling to � oor. With over 150 pieces on display, the hanging is a major undertaking for the volunteer committee, and it makes for a striking event.

Oxygen Art Market is an opportunity to experience � rst-hand the breadth of work made by West Kootenay artists, and to get yourself a piece of original, locally-made art! With � fty percent of the sales given to the Oxygen Art Centre, the Art Market has become an important fundraiser for the Centre.

Sci-Fi Double Feature - a live, video & animation puppet � lm theatre

The Capitol Theatre in collaboration with Lucas Myers’s Pilot.Co.Pilot. Theatre Company presents Ramshackle Theatre Company with two witty and whimsical cardboard puppet shows, � lmed and projected live onto the big screen to create a one-take, 1960s sci-� B-movie. Using dynamic camera techniques, zooming in and out, moving to different sets, and creating in-camera effects, cinematographer Edward Westerhuis captures and enhances Brian Fidler’s live puppetry. This is a show for all ages! Show dates are Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 17 at 2:00pm.

“Ramshackle Theatre Company operates out of a tiny studio in the Yukon’s boreal forest and they create cardboard puppet shows, original plays and outdoor theatre for Yukon and national audiences” says Stephanie Fischer, Capitol Theatre Executive Director. “and we are delighted that they are stopping by in Nelson”.

Sci-Fi Double Feature - a cardboard science � ction puppet show is a magical collision of puppetry and � lm, scored with an original soundtrack. You will see a small-scale puppet show captured live and simultaneously projected onto the big screen. This true all-ages show is � lled with wit, anarchy, and whimsy that sells out performances everywhere.

The � rst feature is called “Attack of the Slime-O-Trons”. This is a story about board games, aliens and love! The serene and peaceful planet of Hasbro is famous for its board games. But after designing the game of Trouble after the iconic bubble-top of their interplanetary neighbors, the Slime-O-Trons, their paradise is quickly thrown into peril. Offended by their depiction, the slimy-green nation destroy Hasbro, following the royal family and their escape pod to earth. In the heat of a burning metropolis, and on the brink of utter destruction, an alien princess and a terrestrial nerd meet and fall deeply in love. But before they are able to consummate their attraction, they must � rst save each other from the gooey grips of their vengeful invaders.

“Last Day on Earth” , the second feature portraits a Professor and his dog Marty who are on the verge of a major archeological discovery. But when they present their theories of a 3-headed T-Rex to their peers, their imagined fame and fortune are replaced only by laughter and ridicule. On a mission to prove them wrong, Marty and the Professor jump into their time machine to collect more evidence. Together they crash-land in the Cretaceous period, only to � nd a hungry tri-rex at their heels and an impending meteorite threatening mass extinction.

For tickets and more information phone 250 352-6363 Tuesday-Friday noon-4:30pm or go to capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Hope to see you all at the theatre!

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Hand wash, wash fender wells, wash & dry door shuts, clean wheels & dress tires. Interior vacuum (not cargo or trunk area) clean dash, centre console & front cup holders, polish front three windows.$60-$90

SPRING SPECIAL

(dependent on vehicle size& condition)5% materials charge plus relevant taxes.

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Submitted to the Nelson StarSome golden moments in � gure skating happen

away from the competitions and medals at small events called test days where skaters perform ele-ments, skills, dances and free skate programs before skating judges to achieve test levels.

� is past weekend at the spring session test day, Nelson Skating Club senior skater Christina Champlin achieved the Gold Free skate test and passed the last of four gold dances, the Argentine Tango. Champlin is now a quadruple Gold Test skater, having already achieved Gold Skills and Gold Interpretive.

“Not many skaters in the Kootenays achieve the Gold Free Skate test”, says coach Yoshie Measures. “I am so proud of Christina. I have coached her for the last 10 years to reach this goal.”

To get to this point, Champlin has passed 42 tests.

“Christina is an excellent role model for other skaters in our club who see that with hard work and determination the highest levels can be achieved in a small club outside of the bigger population centres,” said coach Sarah Gower who led Cham-plin through the dance discipline for most of her skating career.

Champlin is a Grade 12 student at L.V. Rogers and will graduate this year.

In other club news, the annual Ice Show is in the polishing stage to hit the ice on Saturday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the community complex. � e theme this year is On Broadway, a fun look at popular Broadway musicals including Mary Poppins, � e Lion King, Annie, Mamma Mia and A Chorus Line.

� e Nelson Skating Club is a non-pro� t society run by volunteers, dedicated to developing skaters for every sport including hockey, ringette, speed skating and � gure skating. For more information, visit nelson� gureskatingclub.ca.

Submitted to the Nelson StarNelson’s U13 boys beat the

Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association 3-2 on Saturday in Trail. Kootenay South started with a bit more jump, with Adam Strautman making some initial key saves to settle the Nelson team.

Kootenay South struck � rst later in the � rst half with a well

executed free kick at the top of the 18-yard box.

Nelson rallied with good ball movement through the mid� eld by Carter Ander-son, Keegan Carmichael and Noah McBriar. Anderson was rewarded and delivered on a penalty kick to even the score at 1-1.

Nelson was then able to take

the lead a� er some consistent pressure in end of the second half, being rewarded with an-other penalty, with Linden Jones putting Nelson in the lead 2-1.

Kootenay South rallied mid-way through the second half on a good counter attack, tying the game 2-2. However, with a late surge of o� ensive pressure,

Jones was able to deliver the game-winning goal for Nelson.

It was a solid team e� ort by all players from goal through defense, mid� eld, and for-wards that provided Nelson’s win. Key contributions came from Liam Shandro-Gosselin, Quinn Tondu-MacDonald, Rohan Moola, and William MacLeod.

Nelson skater passes Gold Free Skate test

Nelson downs Kootenay South in U13 soccer

Tell us how your team is doing.Email [email protected]

Sports

Christina Champlin is a high achiever at the Nelson Skating Club. Submitted photo

Kootenay trio at U18 tryoutsThree Kootenay girls are participating in the BC U18 hockey tryouts in Richmond this week. From left, forward Kendra Waterstreet of Fruitvale, forward Tiana Ewasiuk of Cranbrook, and defender Merissa Dawson of Nelson. All three girls played for the FMAAA Wildcats last season in Nelson. Fitness testing started Wednesday night. Practices and games began Thursday and continue today through Sunday. Submitted photo

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Dr. Scott PentecostProviding comprehensive general dentistry including:

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• Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting

Referrals from local dentists welcome. 250.352.5212 | 203-520 Kootenay Street | www. kootenaydentalarts.com

Solutions for all your dental needs with the highest standards of quality

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Bleeding gumsBleeding gums

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Contrary to what you may have been told, bleeding gums are not nor-mal and shouldn’t be ignored. Would you be concerned if your hands bleed every time you wash them? Your gums are no different.

Bleeding that occurs when you fl oss, brush, or eat is usually caused by a chronic bacterial infection and represents one of the fi rst symp-toms of gum disease (Periodontal Disease). Researchers are fi nding links between periodontal infection and other diseases of the human

body. Heart Disease, Strokes, Dia-betes, Respiratory Disease, Osteo-porosis, and complications with Ar-tifi cial Joints and Pregnancy seem to be connected to your oral health. The current theory is that bacteria pres-ent in infected gums break loose, travel through your bloodstream, and attaches to your heart or other body parts. A recent study found that 85% of heart-attack patients have periodontal disease, making this con-nection higher than the relationship between high cholesterol and heart

attacks.What Should You Do?Keep your mouth healthy! It is not

“just a cleaning” anymore. See your dentist or hygienist at least twice a year for periodic maintenance and screening. Periodontal disease is of-ten painless until it reaches more ad-vanced stages. Like most diseases of the body, early detection is essential. You will need to be an active partic-ipant in prevention, so remember to brush and fl oss. Gum disease is a

serious infection that should always be taken seriously.

If you answer yes to any of the fol-lowing questions you may have peri-odontal disease.

1. Do your gums bleed when you brush, fl oss, or eat?

2. Do your teeth feel like they are moving?

3. Are your gums receeding?4. Do your teeth look longer?5. Do you have persistent bad

breath?6. Does your bite feel different?7. Is it diffi cult for you to chew?8. Have you noticed pus around

your teeth?9. Do your gums feel tender or

look swollen?10. Do your teeth or gums hurt?

Almost 50% of North American adults have periodontal disease. Smoking, excessive alcohol, diet, and poor oral hygiene can contribute to the onset and progression of the dis-ease

TreatmentsA better understanding of this dis-

ease has created new treatment al-ternatives.

Antibiotics, deep cleanings, la-ser treatments, mouth rinses, and homecare, used

individually or in combination, are reducing the need for more invasive options

keeping more people with all of their teeth throughout their life.

Can kill more than your smile

Dr. Scott PentecostProviding comprehensive general dentistry including:

• Dental Implants• Implant Supported Dentures

• Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting

Referrals from local dentists welcome. 250.352.5212 | 203-520 Kootenay Street | www. kootenaydentalarts.com

Solutions for all your dental needs with the highest standards of quality

Our team of skilled therapists provide assessment and treatment for:

• Sports Injuries• All musculo-skeletal Conditions• Custom Orthotics • Custom Knee Bracing• Acupuncture• IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)

Individualized, quality therapy in a relaxed, friendly environment

801 B Front Street • [email protected] • www.kokaneephysiotherapy.com

& SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC

The following workshops are being offered at Community Futures’ training centre in Nelson:

201-514 Vernon Street • Nelson, BC

May 7 - Photography for Small Business May 11 - How to Hire Effectively May 12 - Business Plan Writing 101 May 15 - Bookkeeping Basics May 20 & 21 - Intro to Adobe InDesign

For more information and to register call 250-352-1933 ext. 100


Community

Charities benefit from Badass Bingo

From this winter’s Badass Bingo nights at Mike’s Pub, the Salvation Army was given a donation of $2,019 and the Women’s Centre received a cheque for $3,300. Other charities that benefited were SEEDS and Our Daily Bread. From left, Karoline Kemp (Women’s Centre), Ali Becker (bingo host), Maj. Yvonne Borrows (Salvation Army), Bruce Burgener (Mike’s Place pub manager), Lexy Zoobkoff (Salvation Army), Nelson From Nelson (Bingo host).

Submitted photo

Nelson Star Friday, May 1, 2015 www.nelsonstar.com A21

Youth Mean Business Program Coordinator

(Contract Position)

Do you have small business experience? Would you like to coach, teach and inspire new youth entrepreneurs? Have you successfully designed or managed programs?

Community Futures Central Kootenay is seeking an individual to develop and implement a youth entrepreneurship pilot program. The goal of the program is to assist 5 youth (ages 19 – 29) from writing a business plan to launching a new business. If you’re passionate about helping youth and small businesses learn more at futures.bc.ca/ymb_coordinator/

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2015.

is a world-class designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic solutions for the automotive, specialty and commercial vehicle sectors. PI is currently recruiting for the following positions at our Nelson, BC operation:

The Production Associate SMT Shift position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic

products that Paci c Insight sells to its customers. This position speci cally must be available to wor a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation with 12 hour shifts rotating between days and evenings. The primary function of this position will include training on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machinery processes and AOI machinery processes.

The Physicians, Management and Staff of Nelson Medical Clinic Inc.

are pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner, Jodie Steer into practice at our clinic

at 806 Vernon Street, Nelson.

To book an appointment or for more information, please call: 250-352-6611

NP’s work independently and collaboratively to provide comprehensive primary and specialized health care, order and interpret diagnostic tests,

prescribe most medications diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions and provide

education and health promotion for all ages.

JODIE STEER (NP)

NOTICE OF AGM

Nelson Leafs Hockey SocietyAnnual General Meeting

May 20,2015 at 7:00pmNDCC Multi purpose room All those interested in the activities and future

of the club are encouraged to attend.

The School House ECLC

Employment Opportunity Licensed Early Childhood Educator +Infant & Toddler Certification Lynx Program

This is a full time position commencing April 15 2015 with a starting wage of $17 - 17.50. The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice.

Our Childcare Centre values honest respectful relationships with children and families. Our care practice is child centred; children are viewed as developing beings that are capable and able to; co-construct learning and to shape our culture, values and beliefs.

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory. Our centre values open honest communication in a supportive, positive working environment.

Position Available ASAP

Please send a cover letter & resume to:The School House ECLC

Attn: Veronica O’Connor

1623 Falls Street

Nelson, BC V1L 1J7

Or by Email to: [email protected] School Houseearly care and learning centre

o:

Business Retention & Expansion Project Coordinator(Contract Position)

Do you have research experience?Have you worked with small business owners? Are you self-motivated and do you work well independently? The Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership is seeking an individual to develop and implement research to take the pulse of the business community’s needs and identify opportunities to support businesses to remain in the community and to expand. If you enjoy conducting research, managing projects and talking to small business owners learn more at futures.bc.ca/bre_coordinator/

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2015.

Nelson Minor Hockey

Tuesday May 5th7:00 pm

Hume Room at the Hume Hotel

Annual General Meeting

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Coming Events

Horse Show - 15th Annual H.A.C.K. Spring Show, May 23rd & 24th at the Nelson

Riding Grounds. Dressage, English, Western and In

hand. Call for program or info. 250.359.7097

Information

“All Disease Startsin the Gut”

(Hippocrates) Michael Smith Dr. TCM, FMC has 18 years

experience resolvingcomplex and chronic

disease with Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Optimal Nutrition. Call

250 352-0459www.intergrativehealthsolutions.ca

Granite Pointe LadiesGolf Spring Fling

Sat. May 2nd Tea & Fashion Show by Cotton Creek

Clothing 10:30 am.Advance Tickets only atCotton Creek Clothing &

Pro Shop $20.00

Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info:

250 352-6008; [email protected] or visit www.nelsonelderabusepre-

vention.org

Watershed DemocracyThe Columbia River is the

Focal point of all land found in the Columbia River Basin.

Bounded by gravity. Managed by the Columbia River Treaty.

Birth place of WaterShed Democracy.

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

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Employment

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator

at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE

consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP

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Employment

Help WantedCHILD Protection Advocate - The Nelson Advocacy Centre is hiring a part time advocate to provide information and support for parents in the West Kootenays involved with the child protection system. Appli-cation deadline May 11, 2015. For details, go toadvocacycentre.org/news or call 250-352-5777.

Employment

Help Wanted

• Dairy Inventory Clerk• Cafe Prep Cook / BaristaEvergreen Natural Foods

In Crescent ValleyNow looking for motivated and responsible individuals to join our team in a busy and well established natural food setting.

Apply in person with resume to Mat 1290

Hwy. 6 Crescent Valley

Employment

Help WantedThe Royal Canadian Legion,

Branch 51 requires a bartender to work Tues-Sat. Week day shifts start at 5pm to closing. Sat shifts start at

12pm & end at 5pm. Applicant must have a License

Serving-it-Right. Thesuccessful applicant to start immediately. Please submit

resume in person to TheRoyal Canadian Legion,

Branch 51 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K5

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A22 www.nelsonstar.com Friday, May 1, 2015 Nelson Star

Arbor Sentinel is an innovative new company committed to full forest utilization – extracting forest fibres to their maximum sustainable potential. Our operations involve a team of heavy equipment operators and truck drivers, utilizing modern equipment and methodologies to optimize utilization in areas where forest harvesting is occurring. Our company is based in Castlegar, BC with operations in the Arrow, Boundary, and Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Areas.Presently we are seeking applicants for the position of Logging Truck Drivers (3 Positions).Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be a direct contributor to successful forestry operations. You are naturally motivated, organized, and believe in a conservation ethic where our timber resources are utilized to their greatest potential. Your work will focus on the successful transport of accessible forest fibres from the roadside and landing waste stream of first pass harvesting operations. Your equipment assignment will include a 2016 Model Western Star/Peerless Super B Log Transporter (short log) which will be supported by a variety of forestry equipment including Tigercat 875 Log Loaders.You have 5+ years of experience as a logging truck driver and possess the following:•Valid Class 1 driver’s license in good standing•A strong safety ethic and a working knowledge of safe work practices in the forestry sector and the Canadian Transport regulations•Demonstrate a high standard of self-performance and quality control•Known for your trouble-shooting and decision making skills•A recognized team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to innovate and adapt to highly variable forest/highway road conditionsWant to know more on who we are?Go to: www.arborsentinel.com.To apply for this position, please send your CV to: [email protected](Apologies in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted)

Arbor Sentinel is an innovative new company committed to full forest utilization – extracting forest fibres to their maximum sustainable potential. Our operations involve a team of heavy equipment operators and truck drivers, utilizing modern equipment and methodologies to optimize utilization in areas where forest harvesting is occurring. Our company is based in Castlegar, BC with operations in the Arrow, Boundary, and Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Areas.Presently we are seeking applications for the position of Log Loader Equipment Operator (2 positions). Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be a direct contributor to successful forestry operations. You are naturally motivated, organized, and believe in a conservation ethic where our timber resources are utilized to their greatest potential. Your work will focus on the successful removal of accessible forest fibres from the roadside and landing waste stream of first pass harvesting operations. Equipment assignments will include a new Tigercat 875 Log Loader complemented by a variety of supporting equipment including slasher saws and 2016 Model Western Star/Peerless Super B Log Transporters.You have several years of experience as a heavy equipment operator and possess the following:

You have a strong safety ethic and a strong understanding of safe work practices in the forestry sector

You demonstrate a high standard of self-performance and quality control

You are known for your trouble-shooting and decision making skills

You are a recognized team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to innovate and adapt practices to highly variable salvage conditions

Want to know more on who we are? Go to: www.arborsentinel.com. To apply for this position, please send your CV to: [email protected]

PRE-OWNEDSALES MANAGER REQUIRED

1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9

Phone: 250-365-4845Fax: 250-365-4845

Toll Free: 1-866-365-4845SERVICE & SALES

Glacier Honda would like to add a dynamic, motivated, and driven individual to take our pre-owned car, truck & SUV department to the next level. We have a proven track record built up over the last 25 years that must be maintained with honesty, integrity, and full disclosure.

Experience in auto dealerships is preferred but we may consider a standout applicant from the business world. Compensation for the right individual will be salary based with guarantee and full benefi t package after trial period.

Our dealership is located centrally in the West Kootenay and has a large trading area from Creston to Grand Forks, Trail to Nakusp.

Please email resume to [email protected] attn Ron Cutler or deliver to our address below.

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Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Servers & Cooks F/T & P/T staff in Castlegar for new Bistro opening. Must have some experience & good attitude. Email cover letter

& resume to: [email protected]

Employment

Medical/DentalCastlegar Dental Offi ce

Dr. Chris Ciriello needs to fi ll a 4 day a week position.

CDA or dental receptionist experience will be given fi rst

consideration. Email resume to: [email protected]

include your email and telephone number

Trades, Technical Trades, Technical

Employment

Medical/DentalFull time MOA required

for Family Practice Clinic in Nelson, BC. Minimum 2

years and EMR experience required (Profi le EMR an

asset). Profi ciency required in computer skills,

communication skills,interpersonal skills,

professional work ethic andattention to detail. Please

email resume to [email protected].

Only those invited for interview will be contacted.

RN’S(Registered Nurses)

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses for daytime shifts, 30 hours week, 0800-1400 for youth to attend full time school in the Castlegar / Nelson area.

Min. 3 years of Pediatric experience; some lifting & transferring required. Client specifi c training will be offered.

Please send your resume & cover letter to:Pedsvancouver@

bayshore.ca orFax: 1-866-686-7435

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Household ServicesA-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Fur-nace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-565-0355 (Free estimates)

Merchandise for Sale

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location A5. Evergreen sells for $1400.00, save by buying

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Garage SalesMOVING SALE 811 7th St, Sat May 2nd 9-2. Furniture, building supplies, tools, treadle sewing machine, oak pedestal table & much more. 250-497-8608 for detailsMULTI FAMILY Yard &MOVING SALE! 314 Howe St Sat May 2nd 9 am - 1 pmSTOLEN! Antique steelwheel barrel sold at garage sale family heirloom plz call Steven @ 1-604-780-9773Yard Sale! 1910 Silver King Rd, Sat May 2nd 8 - 11weather pending

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20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

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Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call

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Backhoe, MiniExcavator & dump

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Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antique Native Art, Estates +Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

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Real Estate

For Sale By Owner

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Obituaries & MemorialsDEVRIES, Peter

1932 - 2015

My dear husband Peter, proud father and loving Grandpa Pete to our seven grandchildren, passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Peter was born and schooled in Edmonton Alberta. He began his career in the oil elds at the age of seventeen and at the time of his passing he was principal owner and president of Marine Plastics composite manufacturing and design in Langley. We married in 1957 and were blessed with three children. For many years now, travel, golf, and spending time at our retirement home at Queens Bay on Kootenay Lake, preferably with friends and family, were among his cherished pastimes. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Surviving him is his wife, Pat (Walgren) Devries, children Dawne Binley (Peter), Darrell Devries (Susan), and Lisa Rae Devries (Rand Wheating). Also surviving are loving grandchildren, Ryan, Allison and Kristen Binley, Hannah and Neil Devries and Jacob and Samuel Wheating. Peter was predeceased by his sister Jean Taylor and is survived by his brother Arthur deVries (Joyce). A Celebration of Life will take place at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows B.C. on Sunday May 3rd at 1 p.m. Family, friends, and those who worked together with Peter are invited to attend. For further information or to send condolences please visit www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca. Book of Memories. Our deep appreciation to the palliative care home nurses from Fraser Health who maintained watch over us weekly for the past few months. Flowers are gratefully declined. A donation to Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody or the B.C. Lung Association or a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Peter’s ashes will be taken to his home in Queens Bay this summer.

Margaret Beth Kraft (nee Perry) died peacefully at the age of 90 at Jubilee

Manor in Nelson BC, on April 9, 2015.

She was born August 27, 1924, at the family farm near Lewvan, Saskatchewan. She recalled her life on the farm with her parents and seven siblings as a very busy and happy time despite the challenges of the depression and years of drought.

Mom enlisted in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps at the age of 18 and served her country fi rst in Vermillion, Alberta, then Ottawa, and fi nally Shilo, Manitoba. It was in Shilo that she met her soon-to-be husband, Dave Draft, a dashing young paratrooper who would occasionally jump out of airplanes in fright (sic).

Dave remained in the army after the war and he and Beth raised their children Perry, Brenda, and Candace while enjoying postings in Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta.

When they retired, Beth and Dave spent a summer traveling through British Columbia searching for the ideal place to begin the next phase of their lives. � ey chose to settle in Creston, BC. It was surrounded by mountains which Dave loved but also had a wide open valley to remind Beth of the prairies. Dave got a job with the BC Forest Service and began a second career as a lookout man on the � ompson mountain and then later in the fi eld of silviculture. Beth was always busy tending a large garden in the summer and taking care of their fruit trees. Camping with their children and grandchildren was always a favourite activity. Both Beth and Dave were delighted with their eight grandchildren: Dorian, Ryan, Tom, Katie, Johann, David, Luke and Adam. It was Beth’s dream to have a great-grandchild and she was fi nally blessed with a great-grandson, Conrad, in 2012.

Beth and Dave were married 59 years when Dad passed away in 2006 at the age of 84. May they rest in peace together as content as they lived in life.

Our family would like to express out sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and residents of Jubilee Manor where Mom spent her fi nal years. � eir care was exceptional in every way.

Margaret Beth Kraft

(nee Perry)

She was born August 27, 1924, at the family farm

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Dorothy Kathleen Cote nee Rowe on Sunday, May 3rd at the Prestige

Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson from 2:30pm ~ 4:30pm.

Celebration of LifeFor Dorothy Kathleen Cote

Nazaro� , Elaine

With sad and heavy hearts the family of Elaine Nazaro� ,

of South Slocan, wishes to announce her passing at Kootenay

Boundary Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, blessed

with 69 years of life.

Elaine was born in Nelson, on June 24, 1945, to parents Peter and Polly Bidino� . She grew up in Crescent Valley and attended school at Mount Sentinel until her marriage to Walter Nazaro� on December 29, 1962. � e young couple moved to South Slocan, where they raised 3 children. As her children grew, Elaine completed her high school credits and worked as a cook in restaurants. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, reading, camping, travelling and visiting. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her 2 granddaughters.

Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 52 years Walter; son Wayne; daughters Leila (Sean) and Sasha (Bill); granddaughters Xana and Lexi; sisters Polly Esovolo� and Vera (Walter) Cherno� and brothers Bill (Claira) and Phillip (partner Linda Taraso� ).

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services were o� ciated by Harry Zeabin at the Crescent Valley Community Hall on Saturday, April 25, 2015 followed by interment in the Krestova Cemetery.

“MAY SHE REST IN PEACE IN GOD’S HEAVENLY KINGDOM.”

Celebration of LifeDiane Gagnon

We are doing a celebration of life for Diane at our place on May 9th, starting at 2:00pm. We will be having a pig roast and asking people to bring

something (if possible) to go along. � anks


Community

Submitted to the Nelson StarWinlaw school is once again in the

voting pool for funding the Growing Nature Stewards Program and appreci-ates your voting support. Voting begins Monday. Growing Nature Stewards is an aspect of the Winlaw Indigenous Leadership Development (WILD) ini-tiative at Winlaw school.

This program facilitates environ-mental education to create experiential learning and stewardship by accessing local resources, developing sustainable education tools and studying diverse habitats.

Primary learning takes place in the outdoor classroom and permaculture gardens at Winlaw Elementary School, with enhanced learning through ac-cessing diverse local habitats.

The outdoor experiential learning program provides students with op-portunities to create solutions for local environmental enhancements, such as a bee conservation garden, permaculture and soil studies, riparian repair project

and a native forest food garden. The vision is to also have an open

structure with interactive learning tools to facilitate group work, presentations and nature studies. Teachers would re-ceive professional development and have access to field study supplies to take on nature study outings.

Field trips to other habitats provide learning experiences for students to compare and appreciate diverse natu-ral environments, with an emphasis on conservation to foster stewardship.

Voting for this project takes place daily, starting Monday at learning-project.cst.org/ideas/768. Your votes will help grow a generation of nature’s stewards.

Each year, the CST Foundation challenges communities and organi-zations across the country to create new and innovative ideas that support the growth and development of children. The grand prize is $50,000, while there are two prizes of $25,000, and 12 of $10,000.

Submitted to the Nelson StarHunger Awareness Week, May 4 to 9,

is an initiative that reminds Canadians about the significance of hunger and malnutrition across the country. This month alone, nearly 850,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance; of those helped 36 per cent will be children.

Here in Nelson, the Salvation Army, St. Saviour’s Food Pantry and the Nel-son Food Cupboard serve a total of approximately 900 people every month. This includes seniors, youth, single adults and families.

“There are various reasons why people don’t have enough food,” says Phillip Jackson, Nelson Food Cupboard Society board director. “Unemploy-ment, under-employment, and illness are often factors. No one wants to be in the position of lining up in a church basement to get the essentials for sur-vival, but it can truly happen to anyone.”

The Nelson Food Cupboard’s recent survey indicated 19 per cent of their customers have some form of employ-ment, 35 per cent receive a long term

disability allowance, and 10 per cent a seniors pension.

“Our customers who do work are usually working temporary jobs for minimum wage, so have no security in knowing they can make ends meet for the long term nor any ability to plan financially,” added Marya Skrypiczajko, Nelson Food Cupboard Coordinator.

“And all our customers struggle with the high cost of living, including rent-ing homes, paying utility bills, paying for daycare, paying for unsubsidized medical care, and the list goes on and on.”

The food cupboard’s survey results also busted the myth that the local food banks are serving transients: 75 per cent of respondents have lived in the Nelson area for more than five years, and ten per cent for more than ten years.

To learn more surprising facts like this, check out the Hunger Awareness Index at the Nelson Library’s Hunger Awareness Week exhibit, or stop by the Nelson Food Cupboard and the Salvation Army’s booths at the Garden Festival on May 9.

Nature program in online contest

Hunger Awareness Week almost here

Submitted photo

Winlaw school has already received financial support from CST Learning Projects but is hoping a final sum will bring its full vision to fruition.

All of us face challenging seasons in our lives. We might lose someone who is close to us, or we might face the challenges of failing health. The list of possibilities can be quite endless at times. In the midst of life’s challenges, I have often heard people ask, “Why Me?”The truth is that God never said we would not have battles or face

challenges in life, but He did promise us many things. For those who put their faith in Him he has promised that the challenge would never be greater than we can handle. He has promised us that He would never leave us or forsake us. He has promised us that in the midst of the challenges we will grow and become spiritually stronger. In Philippians 1:6 we are told that we can BE CONFIDENT, for He who has begun a good work in us will finish that work. He has also promised us that absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God.Friends, as long as you put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, you

will be victorious. The Bible tells us in the book of Romans that: “We are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.” Today, whatever your challenge may be, whatever you battle looks like,

put your faith in Jesus and stand in His name. He will see you through to the end.

Pastor Ken KeberBethel Christian

Centre

Nelson United Church

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

Fifth Sunday of EasterService of Holy Communion

Spring Coffee PartyFriday, May 8 ** 10 till noon

In the Church Hall

All are Welcome

All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 amMinister: David Boyd

The Salvation ArmyNelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Serviceat 11:00 am

Everyone is WelcomeYour Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Churches of NelsonBringing to you our weekly words.

St. Saviour's Anglican Church

The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.comOf� ce: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Family Service & EucharistEvery Sunday 10:30 a.m.St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open

Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m.

St. Michael & All AngelsSunday Service 11:30 a.m.

8551 Busk Road, Balfour

701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson

Unity Centre of the KootenaysSpeaker – Bo Pearce

Topic: “The Inner Shift”

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

717 Vernon St.Sunday at 11 a.m.

Nelson Christian Science SocietyA Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd.

For information 250-229-5237

GATHERING THIS SUNDAY MAY 3RD 10AM

2402 PERRIER LANEBring food to share at our

potluck brunch.All welcome.

Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours!

Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send

Look for us on Facebook

www.nelsonvineyard.com

Pastor Jim Reimer

Kootenay Christian Fellowship

520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street)Parking available behind the building

www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301

Join us for our Worship CelebrationSundays @ 10:30am

• Developing Relationships• Music that will move you• Helping People ~ Help People

CATHOLIC CHURCHCATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE

813 Ward Street 352-7131

Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00 pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Parish of� ce open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon [email protected] • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

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Business

John Edwards re-elected

Nelson credit union chair

Submitted to the Nelson StarAt its 64th annual general meeting held in Nelson

on Tuesday, the Nelson and District Credit Union released positive financial results for 2014, introduced longterm employee service awards, and introduced elected and acclaimed directors.

The year’s high points were solid financial growth, the community investment program, which saw close to $142,000 distributed to over 150 local individuals and organizations, the credit union’s successful preparations for their recently completed banking system upgrade and the launch of its mobile app with the deposit anywhere feature.

“Over the past few years Nelson and District Credit Union has outlined the challenges to our credit union due to the low interest rate environment, slow economy and increased regulatory burden,” says CEO Doug Stoddart.

“Despite the ongoing challenges in the economy, 2014 was a growth year for your credit union with several highlights.”

Among the highlights, assets increased by three per cent to $187.4 million, members’ loans increased by 11 per cent to $135.2 million, members’ equity increased by six per cent to $15.1 million, and the community investment cumulative total reached $3.03 million, since 2000.

Subsidiaries Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. and NDCU MoneyWorks also performed well. At the AGM, re-elected director Andy Chute was introduced, while new director Karina Farr and returning director John Edwards were elected by acclamation. Chute will serve as Nelson representative area while Farr will serve as Rossland representative area and Edwards will serve as director East Shore representative area, all for three-year terms.

One of the director Rossland representative area positions received no nominations and remains vacant. The board acknowledged outgoing directors Regina Day and Mark Martin for their dedicated service and passion towards the credit union system.

On Wednesday, the board of directors re-elected long-standing East Shore area director John Edwards as board chair. Edwards has 18 years experience on the board with three years as chair. Andy Chute was elected first vice-chair while director-at-large Laureen Barker was elected second vice-chair.

Nelson and District Credit Union was established in 1950 and has grown to over $187 million in assets and serves members throughout the Kootenay area. It is a financial co-operative that offers a full range of banking, financial planning (NDCU MoneyWorks) and general insurance (KIS Ltd) services. Its three community branches are located in Nelson, Rossland and Crawford Bay.

This year’s corporate reports available at nelsoncu.com/CorporateReports.

Nelson Star file photo

Abacus BeadsBentley’sBia Boro Blue Sky ClothingCity of NelsonColes BooksCotton CreekCottonwood KitchensCowan Of� ce SuppliesCulinary ConspiracyDeVito’sDr. Kelly DavidoffEddy MusicFeeling’s with FlowersFloyd’s ElectronicsGaia RisingGlacier TravelHall PrintingHandselsHipperson’s HardwareInvestor’s

Kutenai ClothingL’OptiqueMaglio Building SupplyMain JetMallard’sMaple RoseMenza Luna (Trail)NAPA Natural Choice Remedy Rx PharmacyNelson & District Credit UnionNelson Chamber of CommerceNelson ChryslerNelson FordNelson ToyotaNutrition HouseOK TireOtter BooksPatagoniaPharmasavePhoenix ComputersPixie Candy

Prestige Lakeside ResortReMax: Lorne WestnedgeRipping GiraffeSafewaySave – On- FoodsShannon’sShoes for the SoulShopper’s Drug MartSnow PackSocial Room InteriorsStill EagleStreetclothesSuperior Lighting & BathSutherland & Associates Manulife SecuritiesThrough the Looking GlassTudor Lock & SafeVillage Ski ShopVogue StudioWestern AutoWine Kitz

Nelson Branch #51, Royal Canadian Legion would like to say THANK YOU to the following businesses for their support and

generosity at our recent Spring Zone Meeting

New to Town?Emily Tucker and Megan Moore …

Welcome you to NELSON!We have a FREE package for you full

of gifts and gift certificates from local businesses and

community information and resources.

PICK UP LOCATION AVAILABLE @

[email protected] CALL FOR DELIVERY

250-551-7971

Komel Jewelers has a full-time, permanent position available immediately.

We offer $16/hour to an honest, reliable, mature, enthusiastic person with years of

experience in retail.

Please send or deliver your resume to Chris and Carolyne at 459 Ward Street or

[email protected]

Kolmel Jewelers has a full-time, permanentposition available immediately.

Open HouseApplication to Amend Zoning Bylaw 3199

Questions?e: [email protected]: 250-352-8221101 - 310 Ward St.Nelson, BC V1L 5S4

The City of Nelson & the property owner are co-hosting an Open House to provide the public with an opportunity to review the proposed Zone Amendment for the property located at 1102 Gordon Street - Alpine Lake Suites.

Join us:

Monday May 4, 2015 at

Alpine Lake Suites Community Room - D616

(1102 Gordon Street)

City Staff & the Applicant will be available to answer questions

anytime between 3 pm and 5 pm

Open HouseOpen House


Arts

WILL JOHNSONNelson Star

Kootenay singer Brian Rosen believes we’re running out of time to grapple meaningfully with the growing e� ects of climate disruption, and his latest activist anthem urges Nelsonites to do something before it’s too late.

“I’m not saying we need to start a revolution,” he sings on Right Upon the Hour. “I’m just saying we have to � nd a solution. I’m not saying we need a higher power. I’m saying we’re sitting right upon the hour.”

� e track is the latest from Rosen, who has been playing music in Nelson since 2007. He recently reformed his accompanying band the WhatNow a� er a shakeup, and the latest incarnation features his long-time bassist Jesse Lee along with James Lamb and Ness Popo� .

For the video, Rosen teamed up with local � lmmaker Jonathan Robinson a� er seeing his video for So� ella Watt’s Junkyard Bettie. � ey shot it in a local studio in a single day.

“I wanted him to capture us being serious about making this song, because it’s a fairly serious topic. It’s an accumu-lation of a lot of the ideas and points about what’s really going on with the world right now,” said Rosen.

“We’ve got [Prime Minister Stephen] Harper trying to mess with Canada, they’re trying to frack everywhere, and

living for this sort of � nancial abun-dance is going to make it harder for future generations. � e gist of the song is there’s no more looking away from what’s actually happening. Here’s the problem, we’ve acknowledged it, now we’re going to have to deal with it.”

Rosen compared the situation to that of someone who has had their pants unexpectedly pulled down. “Everything is being exposed,” he said.

Robinson said it was a no-brainer to team with Rosen, as he’s already pas-sionate about environmental justice and was looking for musicians to col-laborate with.

“� ese are the kind of people I want to get behind. Here’s another artist who wants to speak directly to these issues and be involved in the community at that level,” he said.

“� ey’re very talented artists, and to go into that studio surrounded by people who are individually known for what they do ... I was dialled. It makes you bring your A game too.”

Rosen said he was thrilled with the result.

“When I watched the video for the � rst time, the song sounded better. � at de� nitely boosted our stoke.”

Robinson has future collaborations in the works with local musicians and literary artists. For more information check out ilovedjwho on YouTube.

Brian Rosen releases activist anthem

Activist singer Brian Rosen (centre) recently released the music video for Right Upon the Hour, � lmed by Jonathan Robinson (left). Rosen recently relaunched his act with Ness Popoff (right), Jesse Lee and James Lamb (not pictured). Will Johnson photo


t: 250-354-4077www.kootenay.coop

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Tamara HyndNelson Star

When Cal Renwick first heard of the Man in Mo-tion replica project, he knew right away he wanted to purchase a bronzed sculpture replica. He felt it was the perfect way to honour his father Maurice, who passed away in 2007, suffering from Alzheimer’s. Because Maurice was one of the founders of the Whitewater ski hill, Cal contacted the resort to have the sculpture placed in the lodge.

Sculptor Denis Kleine said the inspiration for the original piece came from “way back,” when he was in art school at David Thompson University Centre. Motion was part of his 1983 grad show.

“The sculpture’s theme of movement is a reminder that our bodies and brains are meant to move,” said project coordinator Bill McDonnell. “With concerns regarding Alzheimer’s diseases, mental wellness and obesity, motivating people to move is essential.”

The original piece was created for the 2012 Castlegar Sculpturewalk and is currently leased by the McDonnell family as public art. It’s been at the Nelson and District Community Complex entrance since April 2014.

There are 10 replicas in total priced at $3,000 each to raise funds to permanently secure the 130-pound (59 kg) bronze original. A replica can be viewed at the Nelson and District Community Complex concourse in the Nelson Leafs display cabinet. For further information, contact McDonnell at 250-825-4264.

Submitted to the Nelson StarThe Bikes Not Pipes crusading riders are setting

out Thursday, May 7 for the second annual tour of the Kootenay loop, up the Slocan Valley over to Kaslo and back to Nelson.

“All four of us are back for another year,” says John Alton. “It looks like some more people will be joining us, and we invite everyone to ride along, even for a short stretch.”

The plan is for stops Thursday evening in Win-law, Friday evening in New Denver and Saturday evening in Kaslo.

“We want to meet up with local people to talk about the ‘blockadia’ movement to stop pipelines and move to a clean energy future,” says Keith Wiley, of Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC.

“We also want to talk about the importance of the coming federal election to our future,” says Shannon Lanaway. “We want to encourage more people to pay attention and vote.”

Thursday, May 7 the tour sets out from Nelson city hall at 10 a.m. It will be stopping at Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw. Friday night is at the Cup and Saucer Cafe in Silverton and Saturday night is at the Bluebelle Bistro and Beanery in Kaslo. Anyone interested can follow the tour on the Facebook event page Bikes Not Pipes Kootenay Loop 2015, where the riders will post updates.

Monument a memorial to Maurice

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Cal and Loree Renwick purchased a Man In Motion replica in honour of Cal’s father Maurice. Pictured from left, front: Mike and Kiomi Tucker (holding the replica). Middle, from left: Brian Renwick (missing: spouse Heather), Cal Renwick and wife Loree holding grandson Owen, beside sculptor Denis Kleine. Back: Joy Barrett from Castlegar Sculpturewalk and project coordinator Bill McDonnell.

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Features 3 spacious bdrms, 2 full baths, open layout, gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, commercial kitchen, steam table and bright solarium. Wine cellar, wet bar, large rec room, cov-ered gazebo and salt water pool! MLS 2402935

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Riondel North Rd. Waterfront lease lot with a rustic cabin. 121.42 feet of beach by 300 feet in depth. Treed, sloping lot with views of Purcell Mountains across the Lake. Rec-reation get-away. MLS 2394608

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Large family home, 4 bed, 3 bath split level, open layout, stunning bamboo floors, beautiful view, electric/wood furnace, attached double garage, 0.34 acre lot, ideal location between Nelson & Castlegar, near amenities. MLS 2403244

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Just a quick drive to town from the North Shore is this 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath home, with a 4th bdrm and 3rd bath and family room in the walk out basement. Solarium for 3-4 season use, and large, partially covered deck to enjoy a lake view. MLS 2404678

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Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $315,000

Solid older 2 bedroom home on a level 0.86 acre lot. Rimmed with trees, open and grassy, room for an RV + gardens + kids. Attached carport, detached garage/shop. Close to lake access and the ferry in Harrop. MLS 2404724

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Owning this home and lovely riverfront property is like vacationing at home every day. 3-4 Bedroom/3bath rancher with open central living spaces, rooms for hobbies, massive parking options with garages & carport. Wildlife surrounds! MLS 2399163

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Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $449,000

10 acres of solitude on Kootenay Lake. Approximately 330 feet of lake frontage just south of Riondel with very private building sites, including one that has already been developed for you. Sunny western exposure with view of the Selkirk Mountains. MLS 2404871

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Well maintained 4 bdrm 2 bath home, only 5 minutes from Nelson. Live the country life, and be close to all amenities at the same time. This large rancher offers one level living, open con-cept floor plan and lovely patio. MLS 2399647

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Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $549,500

Healthy bottom line for this unique and varied business, including service station, general store, catalogue and courier deliveries, plus a comfortable 3 bdrm attached home. Located in a smaller community, less than an hour from Nelson or Castlegar. MLS 2399112

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Seeking an active lifestyle? 4 Bedroom 3 bath with airy open central living + waterfront with beach & dock. Expansive wrap decks, daylight lower, double carport. Private 1.36 Acres on no-through road 10 mins. from Nelson. MLS 2403871

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16.85 Beautiful, PRIVATE, treed parkland property offering subdivision potential or a beautiful set-ting to build your home/estate. Gorgeous views, steps from the river, and just mins to downtown, schools and amenities. MLS 2403070

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This 4 bedroom home has room for the fam-ily to grow. Located uphill it has a moun-tain view and is within walking distance to schools. This home offers plenty of storage and a two car garage. MLS 2402585

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More than 8 flat, sunny acres located about 5 minutes outside of Salmo. The 3 bdrm, 3 bath home features a huge all season deck, double carport and some small out-buildings outside and a family room, workshop and stor-age space in the walkout basement. MLS 2400976

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Neat, Tidy, Affordable & Spacious 3bdrm & 1 bthrm mobile with a large addition. This great pad has its own private walkway with scenic river views & plenty of room to devel-op your yard. Pets allowed. MLS 2390795

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Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $389,000

3 bdrm, 2 bath home in private lot within city, and a 2 bdrm, 1 bath legal suite that is continually rented as a mortgage helper. Walking distance to downtown Nelson, and within a block of the bus route. Prime first-time homeowner prop-erty, with minimal down. MLS 2403288

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Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $359,000

Live in the house, rent out the bottom suite and there is also a full guest cottage, with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room! The main home and property are a great family home with a lot of options to consider. MLS 2395406

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Fore!! Attention Golfers. Live next to Granite Pointe Golf Course in a well maintained strata complex. Over 1600 sqft with 3 bedrooms 3 baths and a loft. Open concept, fireplace, central air, enclosed balcony facing south/west. MLS 2401195

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