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Troubled Lardeau sawmill facing handful of forest practice investigations GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Five separate investigations into Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest practices are expected to come before the district manager for decisions this winter.
“They have obligations under a licence to establish tree seedlings, either naturally or by planting within a certain time period. We’re alleging they haven’t done that.� Dan Barron
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Dan Barron, the compliance and enforcement manager for the Kootenays, said he couldn’t go into much detail, as the files are still active, but the most serious allegation is failure to meet silviculture requirements. “They have obligations under a license to establish tree seedlings, either naturally or by planting within
a certain time period. We’re alleging they haven’t done that,� Barron said. The other cases involve a road issue, a possible trespass, winter range obligations and possibly exceeding site disturbance standards. Barron couldn’t reveal where or when the infractions are alleged to have occurred, but said they are not on-going. He emphasized nothing has been proven, and the company doesn’t have a long non-compliance record. “There have been a couple of minor things in the past, but nothing significant,� he said. In 2009, Meadow Creek Cedar was fined $2,100 for breaches of the Forest Practices Code — $100 each for 21 contraventions of the company’s silviculture obligations. Although the company appealed the decision, the fine was upheld. The maximum penalty for each infraction was $5,000. Barron says a violation ticket was also issued this spring for unauthorized use of a forest service road. Story continues to ‘Past’ on Page 12
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Bundled up on a cool fall morning, local freelance painter Scott Dickson stood on the corner of Ward and Vernon Streets with his easel and oil paints capturing two of Nelson’s landmarks, the Hume Hotel and Touchstones.
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Illegal Ymir dump cleaned up $464,900
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Almost 240 tons of illegally dumped garbage has been removed from Crown land in Ymir with the help of Ministry of Forests staff, volunteers, and businesses. The dumping at the site along Oscar Creek over the last 30 years was so extreme, the Ministry said in a news release, that it could be seen on a Google Earth map. The 45-degree slope made removing the debris difficult. Clean-up involved using a longreach backhoe that could reach 19 metres downhill to remove the waste, which included old cars, appliances, furniture, yard waste, household garbage, and animal carcasses, the Ministry said. Once the site has been cleared, rehabilitation began. Soil was laid down and topped with pulp biosolids — a nutrient-rich byproduct of the pulping process that converts to organic soil in three to six months. The site was then seeded with grass and 200 seedlings planted. The entire project took six days. Cull Brothers Contracting of Creston donated the backhoe, Salmo’s Scrap King picked up and hauled away the salvageable metal, Zellstoff Celgar provided the pulp biosolids, and Pacific Regeneration Technologies of Harrop provided the tree seedlings. The Ministry of Forests put up $15,000 to pay for the backhoe work and move the garbage to the Salmo landfill, while the Regional District of Central Kootenay provided a $20,000 grant to cover the tipping fees. The fire department and others volunteered to re-seed and plant the trees. No dumping signs will be posted at
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The news release said this was “by far the biggest project,” but other, smaller ones have also taken place, including removing abandoned vehicles from Crown land, cleaning up smaller dumpsites in the Champion Creek area, and dismantling an illegal cabin and outhouse near Castlegar. Reduced
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FOR MAYOR Re-elect All-Candidate Forums on Top in Next Two Weeks
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Candidates time to shine MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
Candidates for the upcoming municipal election are busy campaigning through out BC, and in Nelson candidates are preparing to engage with the community at several allcandidates forums. “All-candidates forums are important because most people will never go to a city council meeting in their life, and so perhaps this is the one golden opportunity before people get elected to find out who the decision makers are going to be, to get a look at them and to ask questions,” said Glenn Hicks news director for 103.5 The Bridge FM. “You’re allowed to ask whatever questions you like at a public forum to find out what their about and to find out about their background, or to ask a few specific questions that are pertinent to you and find out specifically what human being is going to representing your community for the next three years.” Hicks who has hosted and co-hosted many forums since arriving in Nelson seven years ago said that all-candidates forums
Glenn Hicks in action at a forum during the most recent Bob Hall photo provincial election.
can be a bit dull. “We like to ensure that at least they’re spiced up a bit, otherwise they can be quite bland,” he said. “Sometimes politics is bland but when I’m involved in co-sponsoring or co-hosting an allcandidates debate I like to make it fun or provocative. While other all-candidates forums may be a bit pedestrian, I certainly try to make sure that the candidates have fun and have to think on their feet a bit.” Hicks said at most allcandidates forums there have been at least a few some memorable moments. “It’s good to see candidates get a little bit touchy and if you hit an occasional raw nerve that’s important because after all these people are going to be representatives of us the voter,” he said. “Most all-candidates fo-
rums have a nice moment or two with each candidate where you know you’ve hit a bit of a raw nerve or you’ve touched on a subject that gets them going. That’s what it’s all about because, to be frank, most council meetings for the next three years aren’t going to have a lot of fireworks.” Many of the topics that are likely to come up at the upcoming forums will be reminiscent of past events, but Hicks said there will be some interesting new additions. “Without doubt the local transit issue, I suspect the Occupy Nelson movement and the economic associations with that, interestingly those are issues that are only a couple of weeks old,” he said. Other economic issues that may come up will be
taxation and how it relates to services and the cost of city employees. Hicks also suspected the movement of the waste transfer station next to Pacific Insight maybe discussed at the forums. The first all-candidates forum of this year’s municipal election run will be on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oso Negro, and will feature a different forum format. Speed Candi-dating is a spin-off of speed dating. It provides a unique opportunity to spend three minutes one-on-one with candidates asking questions, raising issues, and connecting personally. There will also be a forum organized by the West Kootenay Ecosociety and In The Koots at United Church from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. On Tuesday, November 15 the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson Star and 103.5 The Bridge FM will be sponsoring an all-candidates forum at Prestige Lakeside Resort from 7 to 9 p.m. And the last forum will be at Central School from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16. For more municipal election coverage visit nelsonstar.com
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COUNCIL Batycki would bring a greener vision to City Hall
From now until election day on November 19, the Nelson Star will introduce the candidates in the upcoming municipal election. We have asked the candidates in the races for Nelson city council, Regional District of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Lake school board to introduce themselves to our readers and provide us with what they feel are the top three issues in the campaign. We continue today with five of the eight candidates vying for a spot at the Nelson city council table...
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s a long-time environmental advocate with a track record of success, I know that to make real progress it takes vision, strategy, partnership, and perseverance. I have over 25 years of experience co-creating and managing healthy, effective organizations and partnerships, on issues ranging from improving the lives of people with disabilities to the protection of our precious ecosystems and
TOP 3 ISSUES
#1. Nelson citizens care about clean air and water, healthy ecosystems, and living lightly by reducing our energy consumption, our greenhouse gas emissions, and our waste. The city has done some excellent sustainability planning, but even the best planning will gather dust without champions for implementation. Good ideas I want to see become reality include reducing automobile use and creating affordable housing by supporting the creation of secondary suites and infill housing in our downtown core. I want us to have a strong transit system and a world-class
wildlife. My experience has taught me how to rally resources and support behind an issue or project, how to listen deeply to all voices, and how to hold the big picture while ensuring the work gets done. Managing effective organizations demands combining vision with practicality, ensuring the human and financial house is in order while always reaching for your goals.
rideshare system. The city can help homeowners and businesses retrofit their buildings for energy efficiency. The relocation of the transfer station from Nelson’s waterfront gives us a wonderful opportunity to expand our network of natural spaces, restoring natural ecosystems so our parks work for people and for wildlife. And let’s keep organic waste out of our landfills by expanding community composting. #2. Youth and seniors are valued members of our community, but Nelson has a youth homelessness problem, and poverty affects many seniors. Downtown densification will help create more housing, but we also need
For the past 10 years I was the director of forest programs for ForestEthics, an international organization. I played a leading role in protecting millions of hectares of forests, some close to home and some as far away as Chile. This work required the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, including activists, scientists, arts and culture workers, business interests, policy-makers and government
more shelter beds for youth. I like the idea of putting a second storey on the youth centre. Let’s make it a model of green building, very energy efficient, with rooftop gardens, to give youth training and skills and provide healthy local food. Strengthening transit will help seniors and youth too. Creating low-income housing requires lobbying the province and working with a range of organizations. The Housing Forum is working well and making it an official city committee will increase the city’s commitment to working for housing solutions. Agencies are saying we need a youth liaison and/or a social development officer. I will work with all parties to get our most vulnerable
officials. I am now the principal of Windhorse Strategies, serving civil society groups and organizations. Nelson is a fantastic place to live! Our citizens are creative and compassionate, and our natural wealth is unparalleled. I care deeply about clean air and water, healthy local food, and community health and wellbeing. I would love to bring my skills and experience to the role of city councillor.
citizens the supports they need. #3. Local food, local culture, and local economies make Nelson vibrant, healthy and resilient. Local food increases food security, reduces our carbon footprint, saves us money, makes us healthier, and nurtures community connection. Let’s put community gardens (with community compost) on city properties, and create a local food centre where people share and donate food, learn about processing and storing (our seniors are a source of local wisdom), and create products for local sale. Yes to the Issues continue to Page 8
Cherbo a strong advocate for transit and health care
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y Italian grandparents arrived here in the late 1800s and my father worked in Nelson for CPR. I attended Notre Dame University in 1966 to 1967, and then I was hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. I have resided in Nelson since 1978, when I started to work for Nelson district highways. Married to Colleen Driscoll RN, in 1993. We purchased our
TOP 3 ISSUES
#1. To provide an economically viable transit system for the City of Nelson in conjunction with our regional partners. To revisit providing Sunday bus service by city public employees and look at getting smaller buses for evening runs. Many citizens who do not have a car or cannot drive rely on Nelson transit to provide economical transportation. It is also a way to get people out of vehicles, make transportation more affordable and reduce our carbon footprint. In order to assist in funding this service we need to look at advertising, bus ticket packages and
first house in Uphill. For many years I was an activist with my union, BCGEU, and then I became more politically active after the cutbacks to Kootenay Lake Hospital services. Retiring in 2002, I became a co-chair for Save our Services. After elected in 2005, I joined the Nelson and Area Health Task Force. I joined Nelson Rotary in 2009. Completing two terms for council, my motivation for
universal photo passes for the whole transit system. While BC Transit is reviewing the whole regional transit services they have promised a public forum to discuss and review the bus service issues. It is a balancing act to provide city bus service and do it in an economically viable system. #2. The other issue that is coming to the forefront is whether to allow the expansion of the baseball field in Lions Park. This may appear to be just an issue in the Uphill area of Nelson, but it brings into question the use of playing fields throughout the city. We need to take into consideration if there are other locations for a baseball park and
seeking a third term is to represent the citizens of Nelson as an advocate for transit services, health services, responsible developments and supporter of the city police, fire department and public employees. My accomplishments have been working to retain the City of Nelson airport; bringing awareness of health care issues, along with being a supporter of seniors, addressing affordable
how it could be a joint venture between the city and regional district. All public parks in the city need to be reviewed in a master plan that determines how sports fields are governed, funded and allocated in the city. As we all know, people from the city and regional district use the playing fields and that is why there needs to be a regional approach and solution. #3. An important issue is dealing with affordable housing and homelessness. We have lowered the cost of the water and sewer hook-ups by 20 per cent, for secondary suites, however we could lobby the provincial government for rent controls. While we receive
housing and homelessness issues. I have also being involved with our corporate plans: Water and Sewer Master Plan, OCP, Sustainability Path to 2040, GHG reduction of the city carbon footprint and Downtown and Waterfront Master plan. As well as being liaison to seniors, Nelson Committee on Homelessness, Social Action Planning Committee, and Nelson Electric Tramway Society.
financial donations from developments, it is not enough to fund affordable housing. Costs of housing include property taxes however the citizens of Nelson want to keep public services along with no increase in property tax. The high demand for housing, along with inflation, has affected the cost of housing and rentals which make it difficult to have a reduction of purchase prices. There is no one solution, nevertheless the city could provide land for a land trust to build on. I would also like the city council to advocate for provincial job training and local micro credit for people wanting to start a small business as a way to reduce homelessness.
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chose Nelson in 1987 for two reasons. 1) I hoped that a Nelson university might be reestablished; I’m an historian and I like academic study.
2) Nelson’s reputation for counter-culture; I felt that the revolutionary youth culture of the 1960s and early ‘70s was my natural habitat. Nelson suits me. I’m a father, and grandfather. My employment here has included care worker for the mentally challenged, taxi driver, and newspaper reporter; now I’m a freelance journalist, teacheron-call, and tutor. Community boards I have served are: Nelson University Centre, Nelson Anti-Poverty Action Group, Kootenay Centre for a Sustainable Future, David
TOP 3 ISSUES #1. Growth and Environment. No more development as we have known it. Council might have acted differently after the 2008 market, debt and banking crisis, but chose the businessas-usual route. Very disappointing to me and to others too, who expect remarkably progressive initiatives in this community of highly-educated, spiritually-seeking citizens. Nothing gets better by adding population or infrastructure now. No more Kutenai and Nelson Landings. No more Bay-Graine-Granite Pointe insanity. Council could declare an end to that, grant no more development permits, entrench a no-growth OCP. The planet groans under growth. Exploitation, extraction and sale of materials ripped from nature to manufacture trash, is the old way. Alberta’s and Prime Minister Harper’s Conservative vision brings that hideous hyperdevelopment. On our patch of the planet let’s be a model of radically-different economic vision. Every issue touching
Thompson Cultural (student) Society, Nelson Library Board, Nelson Peace Coalition and Kootenay Co-op Radio. I’m an activist with my local union, the Nelson District Teachers’ Association, and was previously with CUPE local 339. I have been a member of the NDP and for one year, in 1988, I was a member of the Reform Party. Who am I? The answer matters in democracy, when one person claims to represent others. To communicate meaningful knowledge of my identity needs more than
growth and quality of environment will have to pass the test of revolution. If it’s old, it’s unacceptable. Think big, bright dreams. # 2. Poverty. Capitalist, corporate, market society is unequal by design. Poverty, environmental degradation, and technological brilliance, feed it. Capitalist science astonishes us. “Our technology outruns our humanity,” said Einstein. Nelson suffers like most of Canada from the creation over the last 30 years of a new underclass of homeless people, for whom society once cared. Nelson could learn from other cities, like London on how to institute a living wage policy, and address a root cause of poverty. Wages that are too low to support families for basic expenses. Using the online wage calculator, city government works to ensure employers pay living wages. (e.g. the living wage for the Lower Mainland area is $18.81, for Cranbrook, $14.16). Visit livingwages. ca. Free clothing stores can be city enterprises. Also, Nelson owns buildings. Some sit empty. Surely we could
press releases. I will say this, I have not felt so good, about the political, social and cultural moment we live in, since 1974. The Occupy phenomenon is what gives me that feeling. The Occupy phenomenon says, we can transform our consciousness, with that change, everything transforms. I’m campaigning because this moment is poised to create a radically alternative society. Bring energy from the streets to Nelson governance. Build a postcapitalist Nelson. That’s my motivation.
shelter the homeless in winter. These are solvable issues in postcapitalist society. #3. Cars. I love my car, so this is hard. Post-capitalist society is hostile to private vehicular ownership, such as we hyper-independent individualists claim is our right. The experience of car-power — derived from driving alone wherever I feel like — is damaging to our ability to feel community with our fellows. Citizenship flourishes where machines don’t rule public space. Close Baker Street to cars. Those who have cars, fill them up with folks who need buses or taxis. City Hall can make it easy to link drivers with riders; look at how impoverished east-European peoples have shared cars. Indian and Chinese middle-class obsession with car ownership is a truly depressing prospect for the Earth. Nelson could invest in charging stations for electric vehicles. We could stop paving streets to a high standard; just drive slowly. Sing “Imagine no combustion, it’s easy if you try, no pave beneath us, above us the blue sky... ”
Kozak would bring a proven record
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was first elected to city council in 2005 and have served two terms. During this time I’ve worked at municipal and
regional levels with projects and issues including, culture, economic development, sport and recreation, regional government, and housing. I’ve been a part of establishing the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, the Cultural Development Commission and most recently the basin-wide community education events regarding the Columbia River Treaty. The time has literally flown by and there is still much to be done. The work is varied, interesting and exciting.
This is why I am seeking a third term on council. One of the goals from my first election campaign was to improve regional co-operation. In the last six years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with regional directors who have the same aspiration. Together, we have established a regional recreation commission of elected representatives and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership. Both entities are providing benefits to the larger region resulting in cost savings and greater
benefit to all. As chair of the Recreation Commission, I was proud that this group approved the future site of the long-awaited skatepark. There are more opportunities for co-operation in the areas of land planning and shared services. I believe the experience I’ve gained in previous ventures will be an asset in moving forward. This council has worked hard to lay the foundation for major planning pieces in sustainability. I want to be a part of moving these plans to action. Kozak’s 3 issues on Page 8
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Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett
The forums are for you
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ur democracy isn’t perfect. It’s delivered with flaws, but when you look around the world there seems to be no ideal. One of the great traits about democracy at the local level is it’s approachable. During municipal elections we have the opportunity to choose amongst our neighbours, friends and the people we pass on the street. It’s nice to know the people we pick on November 19 are only a phonecall away. Over the next two weeks voters will have an opportunity to meet those pushing for support up close. To challenge them and question them on what direction they plan to nudge the city and region over the next three years. If you truly care about where we are headed, then you shouldn’t pass on the opportunity. Starting Tuesday, there will be four forums from which to choose (see story on Page 3). All four provide a different feel and will leave those who attend with different insight into the people who have let their name stand. Choose one or choose them all, but if you really want to feel more confident in your decision later this month, then it’s a good idea to make the effort. One important impression voters can come away with at these forums is to see how a candidate thinks on their feet. Over the course of the next three years, issues will arise that require judgement and an ability to assure residents that decisions coming out City Hall are the right ones. Seeing how candidates react to questions and each other while sitting in front of a room full of people can be telling. Watching it live provides the opportunity to judge individual performances unfiltered. A healthy — and yes, not perfect — democracy requires participation from the people. Come election time there is a responsibility placed on voters to make an informed decision so the leaders we send to the hallways of power produce the best outcome possible. Spending an evening with candidates is your opportunity to make a real difference. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@nelsonstar.com The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
MLA Column - Michelle Mungall
Smart meters not a bright idea
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t the beginning of October, MLAs got back to work in the legislature. For the first time in a long time, we’re having a fall session. Prior to this session the BC Liberal government had us sit for a mere 24 days out of 16 months. So as you can imagine, I am very glad to be getting back to the house to raise your concerns and address the issues important to this region. One issue that I am hearing more and more about is smart meters. Since September 30 when the Union of BC Municipalities passed a motion calling for a moratorium on BC Hydro’s installation of these devices, the issue has really picked up steam. A major provincial organization whose membership is comprised of local leaders made a clear statement that reflects what they are hearing on the ground.
Smart meters are controversial and are being instituted with no public consultation at a price tag of $1 billion. In response, local governments wisely said slow down and take a better look at this decision. The Liberals responded by saying “Too bad, we’re doing it anyway.” I have to say that it is frustrating enough that the Liberals ignore the countless petitions NDP members have presented in the legislature and the facts we present during debates, but to see them ignore the pleas of local governments and citizens is outrageous. After the way they handled the HST, you would expect them to have learned their lesson. Some of the issues the NDP has been raising start with the $1 billion price tag to force smart meters into people’s homes. If we are going to spend this much of your tax dollars
on something, it better do something amazing. The claim is that smart meters will cause a reduction in energy consumption and reward those who use energy in off-peak hours. However, when we look at other jurisdictions, this just isn’t the case. Last year, my NDP colleague John Horgan, MLA for Juan de Fuca and opposition critic for energy, noted in a press release that “the Ontario experience has shown that smart meters don’t work when it comes to conserving energy and saving money. Instead, they are proving to do just the opposite.” In Toronto alone, 84 per cent of residents’ bills went up as a result of smart meters. Supporting home retrofits, public transit and stronger emissions standards have better results for energy conservation and saving people money. Just think how much we could
have done with $1 billion. Not only should the public have been consulted on smart meters since they are being forced into private homes, but there should have been some public oversight in reviewing such a major capital expenditure by our public utility. If there had, I might not be even writing this column. However, the Liberals meddled with the BC Utilities Commission and removed its ability to review such expenditures. Instead of ignoring community leaders, the premier’s response after the UBCM resolution should have been to send the $1 billion project to the independent BCUC for review. My NDP colleagues and I will continue to raise this issue in the house. In advance, I thank you for continuing to share with me your concerns on this and many other issues.
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Faust approach too costly Blewett resident Jake Urech’s letter to the editor last Wednesday (“Faust’s approach is working�) begs a few thoughts. Unlike Mr. Urech, I am relieved that Josh Smienk is seeking to reclaim the RDCK Area E seat, and here is why. In the three years since being elected, current director Ramona Faust has been very busy advocating, but it wasn’t on our behalf.
When the issue was library funding, Ramona represented the library position to us, spending our tax dollars to tell us what was good for us. That defeated episode flushed tens of thousands of dollars down the drain. When the issue was the introduction of central planning, once again, Ramona represented the RDCK position to us, not vice versa. In the last three years our tax burden has jumped an as-
tounding nearly 40 per cent. And for that we’ve got a dog bylaw and bunch of proposals that will increase our taxes even more. I can’t speak for everyone in Area E, but I think I speak for the majority when I say, we can not afford to, nor are we willing, to pay for endless proposals, studies, committees and bureaucracies. Jim Demers Blewett
Smienk’s numbers don’t add up In Josh Smienk’s presentation in Wednesday’s paper, (November 2) he misleads readers by saying that “in the past three years there has been, on average, a 38% tax increase.� This is blatantly false. My taxes in 2009 were $3,017, in 2010 they were $2,757 and in 2011 were $2,508, thus representing
about an 18 per cent drop from the final year he supposedly represented us. He also goes on and on, about what he’s previously achieved. The hospital upgrades would have happened without his supposed “guiding and spearheading... the capital expansion.� Most im-
HUGS. To Mother Nature for all these beautiful colours. HUGS. To the two angels who helped me when I fell. Thank you thank you. — Kay SLUGS. To the person who ďŹ nds the relentless sights and sounds of the “extreme multitudesâ€? of light aircraft overhead a problem. Being here for 35 years has taught most of us that what makes this city so incredible is that it is not all about the ME — it is more about the WE. True Nelsonites have learned to put aside their own petty issues for the sake of the whole. I suggest that in order for you to help perpetuate Nelson’s reputation, you need to take a deep breath and appreciate everything that Nelson has to offer. SLUGS. To the person who took our family cat from Nelson Avenue, we want our cat back!
portant, he never connected with his constituents in the Blewett area. Incumbent Ramona Faust has. She’s listened and acted (new bus service, for example). He was never here to listen. John Vanden Heuvel Blewett
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TOP 3 ISSUES OUR FIRST MAYOR, JOHN HOUSTON WAS A MAN OF VISION. 100 years ago his administration worked to bring Nelson growth and prosperity by developing our resources and making our community a great place to live and work.
HELP RICHARD ROWBERRY RESTORE THAT VISION · Affordable Housing for Young Families · Developing our Arts, Heritage and Wilderness Resources · Services for Seniors · Growing a Revenue Base beyond Property Taxes · Responsible Spending
I don’t have “issues” as part of my campaign, only one main strategy – intelligent planning. This speaks to most every issue that Nelson experiences. Many of Nelson’s recurring problems (housing affordability, transit, development, economic vitality) are intrinsically linked. In order to find viable solutions to any issue, we need to understand the links and make decisions that take us towards improvement of one or more without setting us back in other areas. We could undertake many innovative projects that have spin-off benefits. 3 of my many goals and ideas are: #1. Encourage secondary suites through bylaw updates and fee structure. This will improve housing affordability, create a more varied and resilient housing supply, ease debt
· A Model of Sustainability and Community Involvement Call Richard at 250-505-6900 or email him at histerian@hotmail.com HE NEEDS YOU ON HIS TEAM!
Mike Keegan
Candidate for area F RDCK in the upcoming November 19 election, would like to invite all residents of area F to a meet and greet . I will have a short presentation followed by a question and answer period. North Shore Hall Tuesday, November 8th 7 pm and Taghum Hall Wednesday, November 9th at 7 pm For more information call 250-352-6843 Unfortunately we were unable to book any halls in the 6 mile area, therefore all area residents are welcome to attend either meeting.
TOP 3 ISSUES Deb Kozak
#1. Building relationships and strengthening co-operation with our regional neighbours has been a continuing theme in my work as a councillor. We are all interconnected in work, play, and day to day activities with the larger region. We know that the decisions that one entity makes impact the other. In the past six years the region has successfully co-operated on selecting a skatepark site, moving the transfer station and sharing in economic development. I currently chair the Recreation Commission, liaise with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership and I also serve on the executive of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments. At the broader regional level, we have come together to develop a rural strategy for economic development and to educate communities about BATYCKI Issues Continued responsible keeping of backyard hens. Our amazing arts and culture sector nurtures our citizens and attracts tourists, new residents, and innovative new
provided me with a strong background in community engagement, planning and implementation. I moved to Nelson five years ago when I decided to return to Canada and “settle down.” I chose Nelson because it was my ideal community — small, socially connected, beautiful, walk-able, accessible
burden for young families who own suite-able homes, draw community closer through integration, stimulate the local construction economy, and help local businesses hire and retain staff who will now have places to live. #2. More support for completion of the skatepark. We must recognize the needs of our youth. Such a park would improve mental and physical health of our youth, improve inter-generational engagement, bring outsiders in to recreate in our community, create work to build and maintain the park, improve our sense of community, encourage diversity, and promote community pride. #3. Build beautiful covers on some of our most heavily used stairways. This can be done in partnership with local mills and timber framers (or metal workers) in order to support and promote local materials and skilled labour. Cascading positive the Columbia River Treaty. There are more opportunities for collaboration in sustainability issues and land planning. People in this region understand that together we are stronger.
to nature, with a diverse economy. I became heavily involved in various organizations as a co-founder, board member, or volunteer participant. Given my passion for contributing to this community, my logical next step has been to pursue a position with city council.
effects would be to reduce financial and environmental cost of snow clearing on tax payers, reduce carbon footprint of city, increase safety and walk-ability of our community, reduce downtown parking demand, improved health, welfare and connectedness of residents. This also has the potential to become a tourist draw, further adding to the beauty, pride and uniqueness of our community. I would like to include improvement to our transit that would increase rider-ship and economic viability. However, I believe this process is heavily dictated by BC Transit. I need to do more research on this partnership before understanding what’s needed to improve our system and bring back service on Sundays. With sufficient partnership building, fiscal responsibility, and creative and wise leadership, we can produce lasting and positive impacts on our community.
#2. There is a saying, “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” In the past six years planning has become a hallmark of this council. The community now has long term planning is in place for our downtown and waterfront, greenhouse gas reduction, and sustainability in the areas of environment, economic development and social planning. Early in the new year, the Recreation Commission will begin a master planning process that will inform the region about what facilities and programs our larger community needs and wants. Good planning results in good decisions by your leaders for the long term and moving from planning into action is the next step. Council is poised to move into action and I’d like to be a part of that future work.
#3. Open government and the better communication with citizens are issues that this council has grappled with, made progress on and we continue to evolve. Encouraging and facilitating community participation in decision making is part of a healthy democratic process and I believe we’ve come a long way in understanding and implementing ways to do a better job. Our committee of the whole meetings have become a vital way for us to hear from community and hear we have everything from conversations on allowing chickens and bees, to changes in transit service and housing issues. These meetings have truly influenced council policy and planning. The improved city website has become an important tool for citizens and the decision to hire a communications consultant has been invaluable in assisting to get the word out. There is always room for improvement, and I think one way is to better define the portfolio system we’ve implemented for councillors.
businesses. Our municipal cultural funding strategy must be protected and expanded over time. As we cocreate our compact, sustainable city, let’s integrate public art throughout.
And let’s work with regional partners to create and implement a green economic development strategy, and grow the clean energy economy right here at home.
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Federal NDP Finding Replacement For Jack Layton
Atamanenko undecided on leadership question GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko hasn’t made up his mind yet who to support in the federal New Democrat leadership race. Atamanenko encouraged Peter Julian to seek the position, but Julian has since ruled himself out. Eight candidates have stepped forward, including former party president Brian Topp, who visited the area this week and counts the support of both Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy. Atamanenko says Topp is “very knowledgable, experienced, and eloquent,� but he’s waiting to hear
MP Alex Atamanenko’s ďŹ rst choice was Peter Julian.
what the other candidates have to say before choosing which one to back. He’s not sure if any others will visit West Kootenay before the new leader
is named March 24 to succeed the late Jack Layton — so far no one else has approached him. Asked what he would like to see in a leader, however, Atamanenko said he wants someone with “a direct vision, who is very strong on our sovereignty. That to me is really important.� He also wants someone who “understands rural Canada� and is a bridgebuilder. “No one will ever be like Jack, but someone who can bring people together and work within our party to make sure we’re united yet all have a voice,� he said. Atamanenko added fluent bilingualism is a must, since so many New Democrat MPs now hail from Quebec.
Uphill prowler scared off Nelson Star Staff
Nelson police are telling residents to lock their doors and windows after a woman in Uphill caught a man on her backyard patio early Sunday. Sgt. Paul Burkart says the woman walked into the kitchen and called for her husband, who yelled at the unknown man. He in turn ran off the patio and climbed a steep hill around Fort Sheppard Drive. “It appears that the man was on the patio for some time, possibly overnight,� Burkart says. The woman believes he tried to open their back door, which was locked. The man is described as early 20s, with short sandy blond hair and a scraggly beard. He had a slight build and appeared to be wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt.
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ERA TO ERA VINTAGE FASHION SHOW AND MOVING SALE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
The St. Saviour’s Anglican Hall is being sold, and many items will be on sale including a fine collection of vintage clothing from 1900 to 1980, wooden mission benches circa 1920, oak pews and some other surprises. A percentage of the $5 door fee benefits Sierra Leone and Nigeria through L.V. Rogers high school’s social justice group, and gives you access to some great deals on all the vintage clothes and church items that are for sale, light refreshments, and a chance at door prizes. The show and sale runs from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday November 5.
NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
REMEMBRANCE DAY DINNER AND DANCE
The Royal Canadian Legion No. 51 in Nelson is hosting a Remembrance Day dinner and dance on November 5. Comradeship begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Legion lounge and are $15.
Nov. 4th - Elliott Brood with One Hundred Dollars Nov. 5th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke with DJ Terrantino. Nov. 10th - Organic Mechanic w/B-Ron Free Show Nov. 11th - Subvert & Fat Pat with PK Sound Nov. 12th - Five Alarm Funk with Lint Nov. 16th - KRS-ONE Hip Hop Legend Nov. 18th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records Nov. 19th - JFB U.K. DMC Champion Nov. 23rd - Krafty Kuts Album Release Tour Nov. 24th - Perfect Giddimani (Jamaica) with Ras Jyahson Nov. 25th - Shout Out Out Out Out & The Midway State Nov. 26th - Kingdom Nov. 27th - K-OS with full band Dec. 1st - Emotionz Dec. 2nd - 1st Trax Tour w/Smalltown Djs, Bryx & B-Ron
Dec. 8th - Wackutt & Deeps Free Show Dec. 9th - Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms Dec. 10th - Yan Zombie CD Release
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ONE AND ONLY CHRISTMAS FAIR
Time again for Balfour hall’s one and only Christmas craft fair on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. We offer a full hall of artisans with top quality gifts for your Christmas lists. At this year’s sale there will be water fountains, Christmas trees, pottery, jewelry, candles and the Pyjama Lady. Admission is free but should you choose to bring a food item there will be a food hamper for the Amie Beaulieu Transition House. Come and enjoy our festive event. Shop locally and support your neighbours. You just might be lucky and win one of our many special door prizes.
ETHICAL WATER
Join the Perry Ridge Water Users Association for a thought provoking discussion on water management lessons drawn from leading Canadian and international examples. On Saturday, November 5 at the Passmore Hall in the Slocan Valley, Bob Sandford, EPCOR chair of the Canadian Partnership Initiative in support of United Nations will lead a discussion titled Ethical Water: Learning to Value What Matters Most. The dinner and dessert is at 6 p.m. with the presentation at 7 p.m. The suggested donation for the evening is $10 which will go towards water protection.
REEL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Dec. 3rd - The Gaff Party Rockin DJ
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The international Reel Youth Film Festival comes to Rossland on Saturday, November 26, featuring some of the best in international youth film-making, along with submissions from the talented youth of the West and Central Kootenays. Admission is $3. The 2011 Reel Youth Film Festival is a collection of compelling and entertaining short youth films: animations, dramas, documentaries, comedies and a musical. The deadline for local youth to submit a film is November 4 and all films must be received in Vancouver on or before this date. It is free to submit a film and forms can be found on the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture website at rosslandcac.com. There will be cash prizes for two local films: People’s Choice and Best of the Fest. For more info on the Reel Youth Film Festival and for film submission information visit ReelYouth.ca or rosslandcac.com.
KARAOKE FUNDRAISER
R.W. Sandford will speak at Touchtones Nelson at 7 p.m. addressing international water issues surrounding the upcoming potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. Sandford is an engaging and dynamic speaker making a stop in Nelson as part of a national tour devoted to water issues. He is also chair of the Canadian Partnership Initiative of the UN Water for Life Decade, and a member of the Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy. For more information visit rwsandford.ca or flowcanada.org/cross-countrytour. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members, with all proceeds benefiting Touchstones. Are you wondering how you are going to finance your education? Come to this free, informative workshop for ideas of untapped resources that may work for you. The workshop is being offered by the Kootenay Career Development Society, Training Centre at 86 Baker Street. For more information and start time contact info@kcds.ca or call 250-352-6200. Max and Irma’s restaurant will now have live music Fridays and Saturdays between 6 and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko Forsberg.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Local Lia Sophia marketer Lori Dillon is doing a fundraiser for the SPCA from 1 to 3 p.m. The fundraiser will be at the SPCA at 520C Falls Street. Choose two items and get four more (more expensive) items at half price. All Lia Sophia jewellery has a lifetime warranty. Rita Moir will be at Otter Books for a month of Saturday signings. Her latest book The Third Crop is a personal and insightful look into the lives and histories of those living in the Slocan Valley from the 1800s to the early 1940s. Market season isn’t over, it just moved indoors. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Nelson Trading Company on Baker and Stanley streets you can find fresh produce, handmade items, jewelry, music and more. If you’re interested in being a vendor at the market contact 250-551-6911.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Nelson Community Acupuncture is celebrating our first anniversary with free acupuncture from 1 to 5 p.m. We are located at Suite 302 625 Front Street. and will be accepting donations for Ankors. This is a drop in event, no appointment necessary. Call 509-1466 or nelsoncommunityacupuncture.com for more information. Head down to the Nelson United Church for a Taize Service at 7 p.m. in the church hall. A service of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
A spin-off of speed dating, Speed Candi-dating provides a unique opportunity to spend three minutes one-on-one with candidates asking questions, raising issues, and connecting personally. Join us for a fun, fast and effective way to engage with the candidates who aspire to represent you on municipal council. For more info or to pre-register visit politicscafe.inthekoots.com. The Candi-dating will get going at 7 p.m. at Oso Negro.
A great treat is in store when Alison Girvan, Pat Henman, Michael Calladine, Aspen Switzer and Bessie Wapp will all take the mic (at a price) at the karaoke fun(d) raiser event for the Nelson Refugee Committee. The event will be at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill on November 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. A $10 ticket gets you a burger, beer and entertainment. Tickets will be available at Otter Books and at the door. Chen tai chi, chi gong and broad sword classes every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. For IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE more information contact Chris Gibson at 250-505-4562. A live radio play of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed in the Slocan Valley. A stellar New Denver cast directed WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 by Judith Ceroli will perform the classic on Sunday, November 27 Nelson’s Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group will look at methods to at 2 p.m. at Vallican Whole. Proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Founda- help relax a person with dementia through easy massage techniques. tion and Grassroots Grammas. Admission by donation will be a $10 The meeting will be 7 p.m. For further information please call Linda at 352-6788 or email lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org minimum.
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Sunshine Drive have had a busy year and a half with the present line-up performing upwards of 35 shows throughout the region and beyond. This is a band that is difficult to pigeon-hole into one specific genre which means you’re in for an evening of great music. The band is presently working on their first CD which they hope to release before the end of the year. To quote their bassist, Phil Wilson-Birks, “we’re very excited about our upcoming CD release and will be previewing some our original tunes at all our upcoming shows”. Rounding out the band is Grant Sutherland on vocals and lead guitar, Steve Garth on vocals, lead guitar, keys and lap steel guitar and Bonnie Johnson on drums. Special guest saxaphonist, Clint Swanson will also be joining in. To make it an even better night two of Nelsons’ finest DJs will be taking over after Sunshine Drive to keep the dance floor hopping. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $7 at the door.
Monday, November 7
The Nelson Arts and Heritage Festival and TNT presents Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. It is the perfect Halloween treat. An improbable farce by the 20th century’s wittiest playwright. It is a classic ghost story, an elegant comedy, and one of the most produced plays in the theatre history. Recently revived on Broadway for the third time. The cast includes Geoff Burns, Jen Viens, Jane Sinclair, Ruby Truly, Gillian Lippert, Joel Cottingham and Sarah Jane Hicks. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students.
Ellison’s Market and Cafe 523 Front Street
Saturday, November 5
Featured act is Elena Yeung and The Kootenay Special from the Creston area. Yeung is joined by Karl Sommerfeld (fiddle and vocals), Steve Jones (bass) and Keith Larson (guitar, vocals). She taps into timeless themes of hardship, longing and life lessons of the human condition, echoing the roots of folk, bluegrass and mountain traditions while emphasizing her driving banjo style. Yeung has performed at the Dawson City Music Festival, Coombs Bluegrass Festival, Brandon Folk Festival, Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, and Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival.
The Scout Hall 310 Cedar Street
Saturday, November 5 Elliott BROOD Elliott BROOD released their third full-length in Canada on September 27 on Paper Bag Records. Days Into Years was produced by the band and John Critchley at Avening Town Hall and Park Side Drive Studios. During their first European tour back in 2007, Elliott BROOD found themselves with five days to reach Barcelona from Amsterdam. They chose to take the back roads on the southward journey and they soon found themselves winding their way through the Belgian and French coastal landscapes. They were drawn to the picturesque seaside ports, quaint villages and secluded fields in the countryside, where they were compelled to stop and explore. They visited historical battlefields and cemeteries along the way, all culminating in an early morning stop at Juno Beach. Not until weeks later, caught in the midsummer Paris rush hour traffic, did the band begin to discuss the effects of that journey. As they reflected upon their experiences, they came to an understanding that they would one day write an album that was inspired and influenced by that fiveday trip. Days Into Years is that album. Tickets now on sale at the Hume Hotel and are $20. Doors open at 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 5
It’s going to be a retro night of ‘80s memories with the always fun and energetic DJ Terrantino to start things off and filling in the gaps when Val Kilmer and the New Coke aren’t on stage rocking it out to some of your favourite classics that remind you of innocence lost and drinking beverages in Gyro Park. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 10 p.m. Wear your best ‘80s gear!
Leon Russell The Royal is thrilled to have Leon Russell take the Royal stage with his band. Bringing his world famous talent, and storied musical catalogue back to Nelson for an incredible evening of roots, blues, rock and roll, this is a very exciting night. Fresh off his collaboration and award winning album and tour with Elton John, this will be an up close and personal show with a genuine legend. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and liveattheroyal.com.
Tuesday, November 8
Juno and Grammy award winner Alex Cuba returns to the Royal and fans couldn’t be happier to have him back. Combining sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, wicked guitar playing and a soulful voice, while remaining true to his Latin roots, Cuba has a sound that is pure bliss for the ears. If you missed him last time around, you’ve got another chance. Don’t miss out. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and liveattheroyal.com.
Elena Yeung is making sure bluegrass music is alive and well in the Kootenays. Following her 2008 debut The Gravedigger’s Daughter, she is getting set to release her second CD, Dandelion with a regional tour. Yeung followed the 2008 release with a year of touring, a year of resettling in Creston, then songwriting, and finally recording. Meanwhile, The Gravedigger’s Daughter has since received respectable reviews nationally and received international airplay. Like its predecessor, Dandelion follows much of the traditional bluegrass sound but also makes several detours into older influences of bluegrass – old-time, gospel, folk, and swing. As implied by its title, the overall tone is more fun and light-hearted. There is also more variation in instrumentation, including dobro, clawhammer banjo, piano, and a special a capella number in five-part harmony, recorded with The Persuasions in New York City. Yeung is joined on tour by The Kootenay Special: fiddler Karl Sommerfeld, guitarist Keith Larsen and Steve Jones on upright bass. Tickets are $10 at Otter Books or $12 at the door. The door opens at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 705 Vernon Street
Sunday, Novermber 6
Rockers, divas, and wailers unite. Come down to Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill every Wednesday and Sunday for the Karaoke experience of a life time. We have a huge list of classics, top 40, country, rock, and hairband legends to choose from. You can join the fun or just watch the entertainment. There is never a dull moment when you mix Nelson talent with Irish whiskey. Bring your friends and enjoy some good times and great food.
Tuesday, November 8
Calling all musicians to Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill for open mic jam nights. Amps, guitars and drums are provided. The music gets going at 9 p.m. There are player incentives and prizes. Come down and dance or play with the full band or just sit back and watch the Selkirk College students rock out.
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The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Nelson Star and 103.5 The Bridge FM present
ALL CANDIDATES FORUM Tuesday November 15th , 7pm-9pm at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. This all inclusive forum will feature the 3 candidates seeking election in the race for Mayor of the City of Nelson, 8 candidates running for Nelson Council as well as the 2 candidates running for election in both electoral Areas E and F.
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Past performance the red flag for ministry staff Continued from Page 1 Among the current investigations, he says the silviculture issue is potentially “very serious” because of significant liabilities involved. “I’m more concerned with the silviculture matter at this point,” he says. “But we’re paying attention to the others as well.” No stop work orders have been issued against the company — which can be done if a licensee causes ongoing environmental damage. “In all these cases, [the work] is already done. There’s no reason to issue a stop work order,” Barron says. “They’ve been made aware of some of these investigations so they can take actions to rectify things if they feel they should.” Barron said while it’s not common for a forestry compa-
The Meadow Creek Cedar mill is currently not operating.
ny to face five non-compliance investigations at once, it’s not unheard of either. He wasn’t sure if any other companies in his jurisdiction have a similar
number of outstanding files. Barron has headed compliance and enforcement in the West Kootenay since 2004, and for the last two years has been
manager for all of the Kootenays and the Columbia region. There are 24 field officers, including supervisors and foresters throughout the area, operating out of eight offices. Two officers have been assigned to Meadow Creek’s files. Barron said the investigations began recently, and are likely to come to a head in the next few months. The Ministry of Forests uses an extra-judicial review process, involving an oral hearing before the district manager. The government and licensee present their cases, and then the manager makes a binding determination. The amount of attention the compliance division devotes to a given company is based on past performance and a risk rating process, Barron said “It used to be very stringent
with a formula, but we often don’t get enough information to use that model anymore. Now it’s more subjective.” He said Meadow Creek Cedar is considered “at risk,” and enforcement staff have “concentrated on them this year because of some of the stuff we have seen in their results reporting.”
FORMER OFFICER SPEAKS OUT
A former compliance and enforcement officer — who later worked for Meadow Creek Cedar and is among its creditors — is critical of the Ministry’s response to date. “The Ministry has known about Meadow Creek Cedar’s non-compliance issues since 2006 and has clearly failed to Story continues to Page 13
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Continued from Page 12 uphold the mandates of the legislation. And the taxpayers are going to be on the hook,” she says. “They have the mechanisms in place to stop the licensee in their tracks, yet they continue not to do it.” The former officer, who asked not to be named, worked in compliance from 1995 to 2003 and as a consultant for Meadow Creek from 2006 to 2008. During that time, she witnessed an incident involving a cutblock known as CP 265 that she says demonstrated Ministry negligence. Although forest companies used to need approved site plans — detailing cutblock boundaries, locations of roads, and standards to meet their forest stewardship plans — before beginning work, now they only need to keep them on file. The former officer says a compliance officer wanted to see the plan for CP 265, but the company couldn’t produce it because it wasn’t finished. Yet work on the cutblock was already underway and allowed to continue until the company provided a plan several weeks later. “The Ministry knew something suspicious was going on, but failed to demand ‘show us [the plan] now or cease operations,’ which I believe is in their legislative right,” she says. According to Barron, it’s not unusual for a company not to have a site plan handy, and
historically Meadow Creek was good at producing those documents right away. In this case, however, the company said it couldn’t provide the plan due to a break-in at their office that resulted in stolen computer equipment and mixed-up files.
“The Ministry knew something suspicious was going on, but failed to demand ‘show us [the plan] now or cease operations’ which I believe is their legislative right.” Former Ministry Compliance Officer
“The officer and another member of the special investigations unit looked at the explanation and the rationale and felt that was adequate at the time,” Barron says. “They didn’t proceed with any further follow-up or enforcement action. They could have seized computers but didn’t feel it was appropriate.” Although a stop-work order could have been issued as well, Barron says the work appeared to be in compliance, so the officers didn’t feel it was warranted.
FORESTER CITED
Work on CP 265 also landed Meadow Creek’s former registered forester in trouble with his professional association. A summary of the discipline case published in January by the Association of BC Forest Professionals says Rodney Arnold “acknowledges and admits” violating his professional obligations “by incompetently engaging in the practice of professional forestry and/or acting in a manner unbecoming a member of the [association].” As part of a negotiated settlement, Arnold agreed to provide a written apology, not do any independent work on unstable terrain without direction from a geotechnical expert for three years, and have a letter of reprimand placed on his file. Arnold was cited for moving a road without consulting a geotechnical engineer and misrepresenting the status of CP 265. When the cutting permit submission was filed, the summary says, Arnold told the Ministry of Forests a completed site plan was on file in his office, but later admitted it wasn’t actually signed until after harvesting began. However, the agreed statement of facts also noted none of this contravened provincial legislation and Arnold received no economic benefit as a result.
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NELSON CURLING CENTRE
RCMP bust Cedar Creek Road grow-op Nelson Star Staff
COME JOIN US TO LEARN HOW TO CURL IN A FUN AND INNOVATIVE WAY!! Nelson Curling Centre is Pleased to Offer New This Year Learn to Curl Mondays!!! Open to all interested AGES 16 and Over November 7 to December 5, 2011 7:00pm to 9:00pm Registration Fee $50 plus HST For more information and to Register call 250 352 7628
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Slocan Lake and Nakusp RCMP members took down a grow-op on Cedar Creek Road in Winlaw late last month. They say a six-month investigation culminated with the seizure of 352 plants in various stages of production from an outbuilding on the property. A small amount of cocaine was also seized from inside the home. While police were there, the home owner returned but upon seeing the officers, drove away. Cst. Alan Van Hussen says they chased him and called for a dog unit after they realized the suspect had run into a nearby forest. Before the dog arrived, however, they found him hiding in the woods not far from the vehicle. The 47-year-old man was arrested but later released on a promise to appear in Nelson court on December 21. Police are recommending charges of drug production and two counts of drug possession.
A Wee Bit Warmer
October weather average Nelson Star Staff
Last’s month’s weather was, well, pretty typical. It was ever so slightly warmer than average, and a bit drier — we only got 83 per cent of the usual precipitation — but on the whole, “relatively normal.” According to forecasters Ron Lakeman and Jesse Ellis of the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, the biggest rain occurred on the night of the 3rd and the evening of the 11th, and then in the final few days of the month. Thundershowers also occurred during the afternoon and early evening of the 11th. It was dryer and at times clearer on the first three days and again from the 12th to the 19th. A record daily high of 24.9 degrees was set on the afternoon of the 3rd. The first below-freezing temperature of the season occurred (–0.4) early on the 17th. More significant frost and colder temperatures (down to –4.4) followed from the 23rd to the 28th, but we received no snow.
Bob Hall photo
October weather brought the change of colour to Nelson and beyond.
BUDDY
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY An Arts Club Theatre Production A Capitol Theatre Season Series Presentation
Tuesday November 8 • 8pm Tickets $35 Adult $28 Season Package or Student
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Nelson Hydro’s Downtown Investment
Conversion clean-up MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
Nelson’s downtown alleys will be getting a makeover as Nelson Hydro continues with it’s downtown conversion project. The alleys are currently framed by older hydro infrastructure which includes two poles with a cross arm, but Alex Love with Nelson Hydro says the new look of the alleys will only include one pole. “Removing the two poles is an improvement because our alleys are a little bit congested and one of our big problems is delivery trucks hitting poles,� says Love. “If you take a good look at some of our big poles you see notches taken out by the tops of trucks. That weakens our poles and it causes shock to the electrical system which can cause outages. Going to poles on one side only will reduce congestion in the alleys some what.� Nelson Hydro also spent a lot of time cutting open the roads and alleys downtown to bury cables. “Because we buried our primary cables that feed the power into the downtown core they’re less exposed to events of lightning, wind events, vehicle strikes. We won’t have those problems causing outages downtown anymore,� says Love. The transformers that were located on the old poles have now been moved to the ground in what Nelson Hydro has named transformer islands.
Members of city council, city staff, Nelson Hydro staff and Nelson and District Arts Council members gathered last week to see how the downtown power conversion project is coming along. Megan Cole photo
“One aspect of what we’ve done that I’m quite happy with is with the Cultural Development Commission they came up with a proposal for decorating these transformer boxes on the ground — we call them transformer islands. Some of them have the history of Nelson Hydro and some of them are going to have art by local artists,� says Love. The downtown conversion project is an overall upgrade of Nelson Hydro’s distribution systems within Nelson. Love says there are several reasons for doing this which include upgrading old infrastructure and changing the system from having mixed distribution voltage to one
common voltage. “There is 5,000 volts, 25,000 volts and a couple of other little oddballs in there. We would like a common standard of 25,000 because that’s a modern day distribution system and that means carrying spare parts and inventory can be consolidated a lot more within the system,� he says. In the spring of 2012, new wires will be hung from the new poles and fed from customers to the transformer islands. “We have many customers who have already be fed power underground and those customers are now being switched over to the new system, basically as we speak,� says Love.
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ome partnerships are made in heaven — and it didn’t even take an online dating site. When the Kootenay Country Store Co-operative and the Nelson Public Library teamed up to create Seasonings: a year of local flavour in words and recipes, love blossomed with every submitted recipe, story, and poem. Add in Heather Goldworthy’s delicious photographs, and Steven Cretney’s delectable design, and we had true romance. There’s nothing quite so attractive as the bloom of love, and so it stands to reason that the judges for the Canadian Culinary Book Awards fell under its spell when it came to choosing the shortlist titles for the Culinary Culture Category. On Monday, co-editors Jocelyn Carver (Kootenay Co-op) and Anne DeGrace (Nelson Library) are off to Toronto to represent the more than 50 cooks and wordsmiths, photographer and designer, and everyone who made this book — and library fundraiser — happen. Of course, no matter what happens, we know our book’s a winner. How could it not be, with ingredients like these? This month’s recipe adapts a French classic to use ingredients available right here in the Kootenays. It’s the kind of meal that warms the both the heart and the belly, which is everything you need in love and dinnertime. Our literary sampling (Page 17) comes from the pen of Anna Purcell, whose lusty ode to autumn would make a mushroom blush. Brought to you be the Nelson Public Library, nelsonlibrary. ca, and the Kootenay Country Store Co-operative, kootenay. coop. Seasonings is available at the Nelson Public Library, the Kootenay Country Store Co-op, and bookstores and gift shops in the Kootenays.
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Kootenay Cassoulet Francyne LalibertÊ of Francyne’s Cuisine
I have adapted this very French classic to what is available here in the Kootenays. In our house, it is a real fall and winter comfort food. I use Orca dry beans from Grand Forks; they’re both beautiful and tasty. However, one can also use any mix of white beans on hand. For the tomatoes I use my own from the freezer. The almost taste fresh from the garden. t DVQT 0SDB PS PUIFS XIJUF CFBOT t CBZ MFBWFT t DMPWFT HBSMJD XIPMF BOE NJODFE t POJPOT UIJOMZ TMJDFE t TNBMM DIJDLFO DVU JO QJFDFT SFTFSWF CBDL BOE XJOHT GPS another stock) t TBVTBHFT MBNC CVČBMP PS *UBMJBO
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HOOCHIMAMA AUTUMN
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By Anna Purcell
ey hoochimama autumn, I admit you’re my favourite gal in town. Keep your virgin buds and dainty spring tendrils, your wilting dog-days of summer! Give me autumn’s overflow — outrageous abundance-laden boughs and ripe round bodies dripping off the vine. Grow my garden gangly and coat everything in the golden honey of the sun’s returned slant! Give me crisp mornings, steaming mugs, and wool sweaters! First hints of wood smoke and the crackle of dry leaves! Wake me up and invite me to think again! When autumn is about, the farmer’s market erupts in piles of squash shaped like every woman I’ve ever known and loved, bouquets of beets, baskets and barrels spilling over with the last ripe tomatoes, furry bummed quince, smooth tart plums and succulent pears. Rainbows of chard, rainbows of apples, oh my darlings! Fields of plump luscious pumpkins sing under an orange moon, and layers and layers of golden leaves turn the woods into a heaven-tunnel. I kick the chestnuts I can’t fit into my pockets and see them bounce in front of me, turn my head to hear the wind whistle through the feathers of the departing geese. Autumn is the best retirement party I know. The ultimate send-off. Agricultural Mardi-Gras. All stops are pulled and each jewel tone, juicy curve, and musty crunch delight the sense, perk up my mind, and prepare me for the next leg of the journey, cool-headed and breezy. And in the end, autumn opens the door. I leave her party and walk through, alone, out into the silent, breathtaking, cold and starry night.
Otter Books This Month
Abundance of book signings SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Leaves are falling, snow has frosted the mountain tops, fireplaces are glowing and books are waiting to be read. Otter Books doesn’t have a real fireplace, but they do have a comfy chair that will be hosting a different local author each Saturday for the month of November. From 1 to 3 p.m. these accomplished authors will be ready, pen in hand, to sign a copy (or three) of their book and answer questions. Rita Moir will be the first on November 5. Her latest book The Third Crop is a personal and insightful look into the lives and histories of those living in the Slocan Valley from the 1800s to the early 1940s. Anne DeGrace will be there on November 12, with her book Flying with Amelia which spans 100 years and the breadth of Canada. The author for November 19 has yet to be confirmed. November 26 will be Frances Welwood. Her new book Passing
Rita Moir kicks off a month of book signings at Otter Books this Saturday when she will have copies of her latest book The Third Crop available.
through Missing Pages is a look into the intriguing life of Annie Garland Foster. Shelley Adams will also be in the store on Friday, November 24 to put her signature on as many of
her cookbooks as she’s able. Not only will you be walking away with great gifts (hello Christmas shopping) but they’ll have that added bonus of being signed by the author.
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17th ANNUAL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE Hume Hotel
Friday, November 18th 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19th 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 20th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission $2.00
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During the Craft Faire there will be an English Christmas Tea in support of the Nelson & Area Friends of the Family $5.00 (includes admission to Craft Faire)
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A Bigby Bounty
Megan Cole photo
A group of dedicated volunteers from Bigby Place were celebrating their fall harvest at the garden plots at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The gardeners planted, weeded, and harvested through out the summer creating a beautiful garden for the community to enjoy.
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No Tricks, All Treats for L.V. Rogers Halloween Food Drive L.V. Rogers High School leadership students are thanking the community for generously donating to their Halloween for Hunger Food Drive. Students from L.V. Rogers collected non-perishable food items both in their classes and on Halloween night. Recreation Leadership 11/12, Global Perspectives 11/12 and Leadership 9/10 classes collaborated on organizing this event. Two truck loads of food were given to the Nelson Food Cupboard and to Our Daily Bread.
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Celebrating early child development A special presentation on Safe Sleep for Infants, plus an open session of Mother Goose, will make this a fun and informative day. Drop in for all or part of the morning, and take home important resource information. Open to all families with babies and children ages 0 to 5, but for the individual sessions, book early, as space is limited. Call Penny at 250-226-7605 to schedule an appointment, or for more information. Sponsored by the Slocan Valley Early Childhood Community Advisory Council.
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TRAVEL BECOMES YOU GERMANY - 1969 by Joe Dunn
Lahr is in the Black Forest region of Germany, up against the Rhine River and France, Bavaria to the south and east. This has to be the most iconic area of Germany with its half timbered houses and barns, walled cities, cuckoo-clocks and of course, Oktoberfest in Munich. We all piled into John’s Volkswagen van with our sleeping bags and spent a bleary weekend at the fest. It’s too much fun – huge beer tents with oompah bands and thousands of people enjoying themselves. For the guys there are large breasted women in dirndl dresses carrying handfuls of litre glasses of beer. For the girls there are large bellied guys wearing lederhosen drinking litres of beer and eating greasy sausages. For everyone it’s the chance to make a fool of yourself dancing polkas to the oompah band. The countryside is agricultural with towns and small villages a few kilometers apart. We would spend our days o driving around in the VW van exploring the Black Forest. Any town with any self respect had its own brewery ( thank you NBC) which deserved our attention. All the farmers were bringing in the crops and making sausage, cheese and of course, Black Forest Ham. A stop in a local Gasthaus got you a great fresh beer, a homemade
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Fall turned to winter and we were all working hard at the bar. Weekends for me were a chance to go skiing a few hours south at Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. You take a cog train up inside the mountain, step out onto a platform at the top where a cable car takes you across to the next peak. Mountains and snow everywhere, huge ski runs that can take you into Austria (bring your passport) and lifts to bring you back to the top. It was breathtaking and it completely spoiled me until I went to Kitzbuhel in Austria and Mount Blanc in France. I headed back to work just in time for a huge train wreck. You know the old ďŹ lm of two steam locomotives racing headlong towards each other and they crash together, steam and smoke billowing as they try to crawl over each other? That’s what happened when I got back to the base and met the new lounge waitress, Debbie. It was lust at ďŹ rst sight and there was steam and smoke and some crawling all over going on. You could say that we got along well. “Dear Mister Dunn, We are sorry to inform you that it is highly unusual and also not allowed to take girls into the hotel rooms. Thank you for your attention.â€? Hotel Sonnepost, Lahr January 1970 And so it began. We spent the winter in Germany working and planning since the idea of going to Australia seemed like a worthwhile goal. John, Terry and I were going to do it the long way starting in Cairo, Egypt and going up the Nile then through the middle of Africa to Cape Town, South Africa. How hard could it be? We had a map of Africa, we were young and apparently quite naĂŻve.
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News Meadow Creek Cedar Saga
Professional forester tried to warn employer GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
His own transgressions aside (see front page story), a series of documents obtained by the Star show Meadow Creek Cedar’s former registered professional forester repeatedly told his employer they weren’t meeting their silviculture requirements. In the first letter, dated February 25, 2008, Rodney Arnold warned of a “pending negative situation developing regarding silviculture obligations,� which exposed the company to fines of up to $170,000. He also said cancelling a seedling order intended to help them catch up on reforestation commitments was a bad idea that would likely cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars more in additional brushing. “When the silviculture obligations fall behind this devalues the license on the books and reduces the net value of the company in the event you wish to sell,� he told owner Dale Kooner.
Arnold urged Kooner to invest in reforestation, or set aside a portion of revenue from the sale of logs for silviculture purposes. “I think the issue of meeting the silviculture obligations in a cost effective manner requires your attention to... prevent the above pending situation from jeopardizing the viability of the company’s forest license,� he said. On August 22 of the same year, Arnold wrote again to Kooner, copied to the district forest manager, to say results reporting had not been provided to the Ministry of Forests for three years on all aspects of the operation, and no brushing had been done for four years. “The silviculture liability increase caused by the above work not being done will reduce the price received for the company when it is sold,� he said. “The risks of penalties (increased liabilities) to the new owner will show up in the due diligence investigation he would conduct before buying the company.�
He added the Ministry of Forests could also contract out the work not done and bill the company — and if the amount was not paid, stop issuing cutting permits.
“Meadow Creek Cedar’s reputation is the issue in trying to convince people to work for the company.� “The license is approaching the point that if the Ministry of Forests determines the obligations are in serious enough default, the license can be cancelled and re-advertised,� Arnold wrote. “In my opinion other licensees in the area are waiting for that to happen rather than purchasing the company.� In a memo of January 28, 2009, Arnold laid out what it would cost to bring Meadow Creek in line with its outstanding silviculture obligations, and noted they might have trouble
hiring tree planters and brushers, as the previous year a contractor invested in equipment only to have the company cancel the work. “Meadow Creek Cedar’s reputation is the issue in trying to convince people to work for the company,� he said. Finally, on December 14, 2010, Arnold noted no brushing had taken place on the forest license for five years, although amendments had been submitted to the Ministry of Forests to extend timelines and stave off fines. Meadow Creek Cedar would have to do “significant� work each year to meet its silvicultural obligations, he said: “There is no more room for delaying activities or costs.� Arnold said his letter was intended to correct past practices “that may have been looked upon as saving cash flow but instead have increased costs overall.� On the same day, Arnold warned Kooner that a road built by Meadow Creek Cedar
into Lendrum Creek did not meet engineering standards, and their construction practices “pose issues of safety for the loggers during logging operations and potential high risk to Lendrum Creek and [its] fisheries values.� Some of Arnold’s letters are quoted in an appeals commission ruling that upheld a $2,100 fine against the company for 21 breaches of its silviculture obligations. A government submission said the circumstances warranted the fine, “as the contraventions were numerous, and repeated warnings did not deter Meadow Creek from its unlawful conduct.� However, an appeals commission sustained the nominal fine, as there were no previous infractions, the company cooperated with the investigation, and the contraventions “did not cause any damage to public forest resources.� Kooner, who bought the company in 2005, did not respond to a request for comment.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land (Commercial, License of Occupation - Leading to a Crown Grant) FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by the Nelson Landing Development Corporation Limited (applicant: David Sorensen www.nelsonlanding.com) of Bowen Island, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation - Leading to a Crown Grant. The application is related to a mixed-use residential development partially over Provincial Crown land near Nelson, BC (point of reference: 117º 16’ 11� W, 49º 30’ 40� N). The MFLNRO File # is 4405157, Project Name: Nelson Landing Area 1-2.
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League Standings
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Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 17 14 Nelson 19 12 Castlegar 17 10 Spokane 18 6 Grand Forks 14 0
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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 17 12 Kimberley 16 11 Creston Valley 16 8 Golden 15 7 Columbia Val. 18 1
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Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 18 Penticton 15 Princeton 14 Kelowna 16 Summerland 18
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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Kamloops 19 Revelstoke 16 N. Okanagan 16 Sicamous 16 Chase 17
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Upcoming Games
Friday, November 4 Nelson at Princeton Osoyoos at North Okanagan Columbia Valley at Chase Golden at Fernie Beaver Valley at Creston Valley Kelowna at Summerland Saturday, November 5 Nelson at Kelowna Columbia Valley at Kamloops Grand Forks at Kimberley North Okanagan at Sicamous Princeton at Revelstoke Beaver Valley at Castlegar Fernie at Creston Valley Sunday, November 6 Nelson at Osoyoos Princeton at Chase Sicamous at Summerland Castlegar at Spokane Grand Forks at Penticton Columbia Valley at North Okanagan Position Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Defence
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After going pointless this past weekend, Nelson Junior Leafs head coach Frank Maida says the plan heading into a three-game Okanagan/Similkameen roadswing is simple. “We expect six points… we’re heading there to get all six,” Maida told the Nelson Star earlier this week. “We set our goals after the Saturday night game [a loss to Beaver Valley] and the boys have made a commitment to work hard all week to accomplish it.” Before running into a three-game losing streak to end the month, the locals had compiled a solid October record going 8-2 and enjoyed the penthouse view of the Neil Murdoch Division. Injuries and what the coaching
staff calls a lack of preparation has seen consecutive losses to Summerland, Creston Valley and Beaver Valley. “I’m pleased with the effort we have gotten and the learning,” Maida said when asked to assess the October output. “There are a couple more wins that we should have that we are learning from because we took teams too lightly [Summerland and Creston]. We have given up four points, but as long as we are learning from that it can be a positive. We have to be ready for every game, not just some games.” Despite the recent stumble, the Leafs have plenty to be optimistic about as they near the midway point of what has been a very busy start. Still solidly in second place in the division — Beaver Valley claimed top spot with Saturday’s 3-2 win —
the Leafs have asserted themselves as one of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s top squads.
“We expect six points... we’re heading there to get all six...” Pretty positive start when you consider Maida and his current coaching staff were thrown into the mix in the middle of the summer when last season’s coach Chris Shaw departed to become the Vernon Vipers assistant. A pair of Leafs occupy spots in the league’s top-10 scoring list. Veterans Patrick Martens sits fourth and Colton Schell sits 10th as the pair have found chemistry on the team’s top line. KIJHL rookie Nik Newman is also
in the league’s top-20 and before an injury slowed him Matti Jmaeff was putting up impressive numbers. Despite not being 100 per cent healthy since the season began, 20-year-old goaltender Andrew Walton has shown several flashes of brilliance between the pipes. Rookie Patrick Defoe has been thrown into the mix more than expected and has been effectively picking up the slack. “There is a good feeling on the team,” Maida said. “The vets are really leading the way in the dressing room and on the ice. The team gets along well and everybody is feeling encouragement from each other.” The Leafs pull out of Nelson this morning for a three game weekend that includes stops in Princeton, Kelowna and Osoyoos.
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Sentinel student denied volleyball opportunity KARL YU Grand Forks Gazette Editor
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A high school student from Christina Lake is seeing his dream of playing competitive men’s volleyball seemingly quashed by BC School Sports, the governing body for high school athletics. Myles Christman, then a Grade 10 student, couldn’t play volleyball for Grand Forks Secondary School (GFSS) because it didn’t have a men’s team so he went to play for Mount Sentinel Secondary School in South Slocan last year – he and father Martin would drive to Mount Sentinel to play even
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According to Martin, he played for a majority of the games but was ruled ineligible very late in the season. “A short period before the provincial championships, BC School Sports declared him ineligible stating that he must be registered at the school that he wishes to play,” Martin explained. The family decided that Myles would register and attend Mount Sentinel and billet with a friend’s family while the high school would make an application to BC School Sports; however it still denied Myles’ eligibility even though he was registered. Martin said that Myles’
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brother Tyler was allowed to play for Mount Sentinel four years ago under the exact same circumstances. “No one can really get to the bottom of why he’s ineligible. There doesn’t seem to be any real concrete answer there that seems to make sense,” said Martin. Myles, for his part, just wants to play volleyball. “Volleyball has always been a big part of my life; It feels like [BC School Sports] has taken a big part of my life away,” said Myles in an email. Story continues to ‘Ruling’ on Page 24
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Pee Wees Storm Merritt The Nelson Pee Wee Rep squad brought home the trophy from a tournament in Merritt late last month. The locals got off to a rough start by losing the ďŹ rst game of the tournament to host Merritt 7-2. The pee wees rebounded with a pair of wins against Chilliwack and Coquitlam to ďŹ nish the round robin with a 2-1 record that was good enough to get the team into the semi-ďŹ nals. Nelson beat Cloverdale to advance to ďŹ nals against a Kelowna team that was undefeated so far this season, never having won a game with less than a ďŹ ve goal spread. Fuelled by stellar goaltending by Curt Doyle, Nelson battled to a 3-3 tie after regulation time. With overtime solving nothing, the game went to shootout where Nelson’s Angus Paterson ended up with the winning goal.
Ruling body provides no explanation Continued from Page 23 “When I first got the news from Glen Campbell [Mount Sentinel head coach] that I couldn’t play, I had feelings and emotions like I have never had before. It was real tough.� Martin said Mount Sentinel fought on Myles’ behalf to try to get an appeal and there was a deadline missed. “There was a mistake in the fact that BC School Sports didn’t give the ineligibility ruling until quite late in the process and there’s a very short time period where they will allow you to have a second appeal and so Mount Sentinel missed that date but then begged for them to let us get in to have the appeal and they denied that,� explained Martin. Head coach Campbell said he is baffled by the actions of BC School Sports. “The eligibility officer for
[BC School Sports] four years ago agreed and ruled Tyler eligible,� Campbell said in an email. “Today’s eligibility officer at BC School Sports’ response when asked where can Myles play, was ‘nowhere’ and that was unacceptable to the family and unreasonable to us as adults trying to encourage students to play athletics and get off couches and away from their [TV] screens.� BC School Sports was contacted but declined comment. Martin said he is considering legal action but according to the family’s legal counsel John Kennedy – who has taken on the case pro bono – nothing has been officially filed yet. “We haven’t taken any legal action yet and the reason for that is we’re trying to work with BC School Sports to come up with a fair and equi-
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table solution to the problem but unfortunately they have yet to even justify their actions or their decision,� Kennedy said. “They’ve provided us with no explanation as to what logic, if any there might be behind the way they’ve ruled in this case. We’ve been trying to appeal within their system, we’ve been trying to get them to hold an expedited appeal hearing because the next appeal hearing is after the season ends.� Kennedy said that they are attempting to see if the Ministers of Education George Abbott or Community Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong can provide them with any assistance in resolving the matter. Martin hopes that is a resolution soon however. “Time is of the essence, Myles’ season ends on Nov. 27,� he said.
Over 10 yrs. experience. Cold and Flu season is upon us. Did you know that Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinals can help strengthen your immune system as well as speed recovery? MSP & Extended health accepted. In Health Co-op, 101-518 Lake St. 250-352-2167 | www.anhc.ca
On page 13 of our ďƒ&#x;yer distributed on October 26 – 28 and effective October 28 – November 3, the new Drake CD Take Care (#30258549) will not be available until November 15. On page 17 the following items will be available at a later date. NHL 48â€? Hockey Table (#30236524), NHL 72â€? Hockey Table with Table Tennis (#30234388), NHL 40â€? Rod Hockey Table (#30237142), Halex 48â€? Combo Table (#30237114), Halex 54â€? Flip Table (#30237117). We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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world cannot be understood in one page.” Our girls are great travelers. We have And so in the face of the very real travelled with them all over this province world events that touch our hearts and and beyond and they always surprise lives, we watch and we pray and we assist us with their readiness for automotive and we encourage one another as the Day adventure. approaches. Are we there yet? Well, at least But, at the end of an eight-hour car ride, they are still prone to ask the ultimate we are closer than we were! kid-travel question, “Are we there yet?” To which I now respond, “We are closer than we were!” With the world events that have unfolded before our eyes this year, many people are asking, “Are we there yet?” First Baptist Wars and rumours of wars, Church earthquakes, fires and floods: 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 are these the signs that the end Worship Service: 10:00 am is near? Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson Well, before we pack our bags and check in for the final fbcnelson.ca departure, let us consider a few Part-time childcare available at things. Cornerstone Children’s Centre 250-352-9910 We are told in the Christian writings that no one will know the day nor the hour and we are encouraged by Jesus to live Nelson Community Church life to the full with the time we have today for ‘tomorrow will worry about itself ’. What would Martin Luther do if he knew for certain that the Everyone is Welcome world would fall to pieces the following day? He would plant Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows an apple tree. (New to Nelson) This is not the first time that the earth has been in an 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) upheaval, and not the first time that doomsday prophecies have made headlines. Western humans braced themselves CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE (according to their Gregorian 813 Ward Street 352-7131 calendar) for 666 and then 999 and then 1984 came along Sunday Mass Times: and after that Y2K. Now we • Saturday 7:00pm have 2012. We need to keep • Sunday 8:30 am our roots in a basic knowledge and 10:30 am of history in order to weather these present storms. Ask Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon people who came through rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca WWII or any ‘great’ war. Did the end seem near? Our history records remind us of significant world catastrophes in all times and generations. In this age of communication, the reality of world events Loving Jesus, Loving People, seem much more proximate to Transforming Lives us than they often are. Never underestimate the power of • tv, radio, internet and other 702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 media to stir fear among the Sundays at 10:00 am masses. We become fixated on Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens the horrific images that come into our own living room. The news media is not driven by • the exchange of information 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 – it is entertainment based. Sundays at 9:30 am It must appeal to our most Pastor Jason Ashley basic emotions in order to sell advertising. And besides all • that, as Neil Postman says, “The 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 whole problem with news on Sundays at 10:00 am television is this: all the words Pastor Jesse Lerch uttered in an hour of news coverage could be printed on a page of newspaper. And the
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Family Bible Study Worship Service Fellowship Lunch (vegetarian) Prayer Ministry
“Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD.”Isaiah 1:18
Join us each Sabbath for Bible study, prayer and Christcentred worship in a spirit of true Christian fellowship.
A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sermon Title this week is “Tried by Fire” 6:30 pm DVD “The Case for Faith” by Lee Strobel 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber
Refreshments are served after the service
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Unity Centre of the Kootenays Sunday 11:00 am Michael Pratt “Searching for the ultimate reality” 905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)
Nelson United Church Nelson United Church
Minister: David Boyd Sunday Worship Gathering: 10:00 am ALL SAINTS DAY
Service of Holy Communion Confirmation Celebration 7:00 pm Taizé Service in the Church Hall All are welcome Nursery Room Available Sunday School ages 4 and up
602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca tedchurch ca
Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 AM
St. Matthew's Village Road, South Slocan Sunday 9:30 AM (No service third Sunday) Office: 8am - 1pm Tue - Fri
250.352.5711 St. Michael & All Angels stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour www.stsavioursnelson.org Sunday 11 AM
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Kootenay Co-op Radio begins new radio series on life after 65 SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Old Growth, a series of 11 half-hour radio shows about life after 65, will begin airing on Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR) on November 7. The series was produced by writer and broadcaster Bill Metcalfe. “Several of the episodes are stories of local seniors who are highly functional and on the move, and what we can learn from them,” he says. “Others are about harsh realities that come with getting older. I have tried to balance those two sides.” In the “on the move” category, there is a round-table discussion with four local senior athletes (Wilma Turner, Barb Saunders, Michael Pratt and Lex Baas). “These people were amazing,” says Metcalfe. “They were really upbeat about their lives.” And there’s another group discussion with four senior artists (John Cooper, John McKinnon, Tsuneko Kolubo and Verna Relkoff). “It was a good one,” Metcalfe says, “because of the importance of the arts in Nelson. What’s it like for a veteran artist to get old?” In another episode, veteran yoga teacher Karuna Erickson speaks frankly about how age is slowing her down, but there’s a up-side to that: she can now pay more careful attention to the subtleties and the details of the workings of her body and mind. And there are some episodes that are clearly about decline and loss. Senior advocate Joan Reichardt talks about the lives of women over 80 who are single and poor. Linda Hoskin of the Alzheimer’s Society shares the mic with local residents Cal and Loree Renwick, and together they tell the story of Cal’s father’s Alzheimer’s. KCR broadcaster Mike Chapman awakens us to the impact of seniors losing their drivers licences. The series was funded by a New Horizons for Seniors grant from the federal government. “We’re really excited to be doing this series,” says Kootenay Co-op Radio’s station manager Jay Hannley. “KCR is proud of the work Bill had put into this program and is excited to share it with all of you This series is essential listening, not only for seniors but for all of us who are really just ‘seniors in training’.” The series also includes episodes on seniors’ health, stereotypes, elder abuse, activist seniors, learning, relationships between old and young people, and the essential components of an age-friendly community. Podcasts of the series will be available on the KCR website at cjly.net. For more information contact Kootenay Co-op Radio station manager Jay Hannley at 352-9600, or series producer Bill Metcalfe at 352-7670.
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Balfour Hall’s “One & Only” Christmas Craft Fair. Saturday Nov.5th ~ 9am-3pm Door Prizes! Free Admission! or food donation for: Transition House
Coming Events Balfour Anglican Church Guild Christmas Coffee Party Sat. Nov.19th from 10am12Noon. Balfour Recreation Hall. Crafts, baking, deli, recycling, & prizes. Admission $3.00.Join us for visiting, shopping & refreshments.
Information Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal medicine, Nutritional & Functional medicine. Call 352-0459
Lost & Found FOUND: KB ~ I have your cycling gloves. Call 352-9479 LOST:I gave you a door and 2 windows from the alley of Observatory & Kootenay St. These are my storm windows and I gave them away by accident! Please bring them back. Thank you!! LOST: I POD in the downtown or mall area. Please call Barbara 250-352-3914. LOST: Silver 3rd Generation IPOD Nano btwn Front St. & Victoria St. on Sat. October 22 pls call 250-505-4915 LOST: Wednesday, October 26th @ Superstore Gas Bar: Ladies black purse / wallet w/ small strap. Please return ID & purse to the Post Office or the Nelson Star. Thank you.
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Bea Cox (Nee Bohan) April 30, 1928 ~ October 27, 2011 Bea passed away on October 27, 2011 as the result of injuries sustained in a tragic traf¿c accident. Bea was born on April 30, 1928 at the family home in Kitchener BC to Herb and Nellie Bohan. Bea was predeceased by both of her parents, husband Bob, son John, brothers John and Jim and sisters Alice Joy and Mary Jacks. She was also predeceased by treasured in-laws Doh Bohan, Tony Joy, Eric Jacks and Marion Bohan. Bea is survived by her brother Len Bohan of Cranbrook BC and children Bill (Lori) Cox of Calgary Alberta, Sue (Walter) Fergusson of San Jose California and Cam (Anna) Cox of Water Valley Alberta, grandchildren Matthew and Taylor Cox, Andrew and Thomas Fergusson, Robert, Peter and Patrick Cox. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Kieran, Brae and Charlie Cox and numerous nieces and nephews. Bea and Bob lived in many locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and were blessed by the love and friendship of many: too many to mention here, who we know are mourning with us. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Bea’s life at G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel, 225 - 15th Avenue North in Creston BC on Saturday November 5 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of Àowers please consider a donation to the Creston Valley Hospital - Equipment Fund Bag 3000, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0; or Swan Valley Lodge - Equipment Fund Box 1880, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0; or perform an act of kindness. The family would like to thank the Kaslo and Nelson RCMP of¿cers who attended the accident and in some cases stayed with her. In addition the family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to the staff of both the Nelson Regional and the Vancouver General Hospitals for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided Bea. We would also like to thank the many friends and family who have provided continuous love and support for all of us during this most dif¿cult time with a special nod to Sheila Sanders and Ron and Shirley Jacks who provided extra comfort for Bea and the rest of us by being there during Bea’s short stay in the hospital. Remember our Mom with the passage from Robert Frost’s poem "The Road Not Taken"; I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I... I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
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Career Opportunity Environmental Support Manager Reporting to the Director, Environment, the Environmental Support Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise, support and advice to Columbia Power’s operations staff and project managers on environmental issues related to its hydro facility operations. This position requires an intimate knowledge of the environmental risks and management controls associated with hydro dam operations and projects, as well as applicable environmental legislation. The Environmental Support Manager is responsible for environmental programs required by facility permits including environmental monitoring and fish compensation programs, as well as audits, inspections, permitting and implementing emergency controls. This position will also support the Business Development Team in environmental assessment activities. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Environmental Sciences or a related discipline with five to ten years experience in the environmental management or regulatory field associated with the hydro-electric power industry. The candidate must have knowledge and understanding of river systems, water management, aquatic ecology and hydroelectric generation principles and familiarity with environmental management systems consistent with ISO 14001. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is November 14, 2011. Please refer to Job #1109 when submitting your application.
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Computer Technician Seeking highly motivated Computer Technician Must have knowledge on service and repairs Part time/full time position available Monday through Friday Wage negotiable depending on experience Please drop or email resume to Valu Office Supplies 801 Farwell Street Trail, BC V1R 3T8 Email: valu@telus.net
Career Opportunity Information Systems Support Specialist Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Information Systems Support Specialist manages all hardware and software maintenance and is responsible for providing technical advice and expertise on a diverse range of information technology activities. This position will provide training and consultation to Columbia Power staff and management and make recommendations on future planning and development of technical resources. The Information Systems Support Specialist will be responsible for analyzing business processes, providing technical troubleshooting solutions, creating custom application software and modifying existing software to meet specific Columbia Power business needs. Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) share the information systems infrastructure and network including servers, and telephone systems. The incumbent will work closely with CBT’s IT staff to ensure that Columbia Power’s information technology needs are met. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Computer Science with three to five years of programming and/or systems analyst experience. Strong skills in problem solving, process redesign, website development, programming and software analysis and development are essential. Experience with Great Plains or Financial Management Systems would be considered an asset. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is November 14, 2011.
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COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT An on-call role for a multi-talented writer A proven writer and editor with an understanding of photography, you will provide support to the Communications Coordinator on an as-needed basis. Your work will be interesting and varied, consisting of creating media releases, writing articles for both internal and external publications, developing online copy and editing a wideranging set of documents. Organized, outgoing and personable, you will also be attending and gathering information at a number of events. You’ll need a two year related diploma as well as a couple of years’ related industry experience (or an equivalent combination). A driver’s licence is necessary and familiarity with media relations would be an asset. Closing date: November 14, 2011.
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The Nelson Star is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer to work full-time in our busy Nelson office. The successful applicant will be a creative and highly motivated team-player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines, while paying close attention to detail. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS3 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a great company, please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Chuck Bennett Publisher, Nelson Star chuckbennett@blackpress.ca 514 Hall Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 1Z2 No phone calls please Closing date: Monday, November 7 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban weekly newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.
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EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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Hiring Processor Owner / Operator for Tamihi Logging Co. in the Fraser Valley area. Prefer dangle head 622/624 or similar. Willing to pay top rates. Will pay by the hour or meter, Paid bi weekly. E-mail: mikayla.tamihilog @shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318
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$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464. 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 BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
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Feed & Hay Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755
Pets Golden Retriever Puppies,vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed $350 250-265-3320
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Farm Equipment KUBOTA tractor bush mower w/all attachments, $1200 obo excellent cond 250-226-7635
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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.35/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $3.50/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale 3 Table hockey games from the 60’s, 70’s & 2000. All in working order 250- 551-0604
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Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson Collector Buying Native Indian Art Artifacts, Baskets, Totems, Silver, Gold, Coins, Antiques + In Town Now: (604) 377-5748 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MOVING SALE pro-master plus II treadmill $700, king sleigh bed frame $400, kenmore front-load w/d $700, kenmore stove $350 250-505-5514
NELSON. GORGEOUS 2 bedroom condo available immediately. Central location. Great view of the lake. $1000 p/m. F/p, n/s. References required. 250-509-1240 Shaughnessy Apartments now accepting applications on 1 & 2 bdrm apts. NS/NP $645/mo ea + util. Quiet Adult bldg in Rosemont 352-0118
Beautiful downtown professional /office building for lease, 601 Kootenay St. 825-9932 Nelson, downtown: 2 sunny offices, big reception area. $780/mo incl util + HST. Call Hans 250-354-4381/354-7949 NELSON Downtown: Small Office/Therapy room. $350 + HST, utilities incl 250-3544381/354-7949
Cars - Sports & Imports
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
Real Estate Houses For Sale AMAZING retreat property perfect for the investor, progressive entrepreneur, professional artist/writer looking for solitude, or one lucky family. 23+ acres w/ 2 titles, wonderful 4 bed/3bath main house, stunning views of Valhalla Wilderness Park & Slocan Lake, phenomenal gardens, ponds and waterfalls with inground irrigation, beautiful custom sauna house with sleeping loft, 3 car garage is a work of art with unfinished studio above, Memphis creek, 780 ft of highbank lakefront accessed through forest trails and deck to launch your kayak. Off the grid with Micro-Hydro power. One of a Kind! Newport Realty, 250-385-2033 www.sandyberry.ca
Kootenays 4 Houses on 5 Acres with Shop just outside Nelson City Limits. $890,000 call 354-7949
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Help Wanted
The Trail Daily Times has an opening for a part time reporter/photographer. As a member of our news team, you will write news stories and take photos of Greater Trail events, cover city council and other public meetings and respond to breaking news stories. You must work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines and be a Áexible self-starter with a reliable digital camera and vehicle. This union position is for three days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. Computer literacy is essential, experience with layout in InDesign an asset, newspaper experience or a diploma in journalism preferred. Some weekend and evening work is involved. The Times offers a competitive salary and beneÀts. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 2000. QualiÀed applicants should apply in writing no later than November 20, 2011 to: Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Daily Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 editor@trailtimes.ca Fax: 250-368-8550 Only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.
Duplex / 4 Plex
Rooms for Rent
NELSON Rosemont: 3bdrm 1/2 Duplex, corner lot, lrg deck, w/d/f/s, new h/w floors & bathroom. NS/NP Avail.Nov1st $1000/mo 250-352-2205
ROOMMATE Wanted: 6 mile, access to whole home, must love dogs, seniors welcome, drivers licence appreciated. $400/mo. 250-825-4569.
Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
2 UPHILL NELSON RENTALS DEC 1: 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, bright, clean, wood floors, skylights, fireplace, loft, 1 bath, W/D, F/S/D, small/efficient, fenced yard garden/fruit, views, deck, work/storage space, park, trails and downtown. $1175/month + utilities. BACHELOR SUITE: bright, clean, wood floors, small/efficient, private yard/entrance, views, great location. $600/month N/S, N/P, References required. Contact Jane: 250-226-6863 NELSON 12mile: Waterfront furnished cabin for 1-2 people Avail. until July 2012 NS/NP $750 util. incl. 250-354-4779 NELSON: 3 mile 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath well maintained executive home. F/S, W/D $1450/mo + utilities. NP/NS. Available immediately Attention: Larry (Rosling Real Estate) 250-352-3581 NELSON: large family home 5min from town w/city & lake views. Quiet location, lrg yard w/storage & basement workshop area. Covered parking. Will suit family long term. $1300 + util. 250-352-2127 Small 1 bdrm cabin w/beautiful lake view, close to town, lake & bus stop, NS/NP great place for mature single or couple. Recently reno’d $825. incl. electric. Ph 250-551-3336 Updated 2.5 bdrm Mobile Home, N/S, N/P, W/D, Adult Park, Ref required, 7 min to Nelson on Granite Rd. $800.00/mth plus utilities. 250-352-0898
Beautiful 2bdrm suite 7 miles west of Nelson in an exquisite nature setting. W/D NS/ND $785/mo 250-777-0185 NELSON 5mile: beach front suite w/own entry & kitchen NS/NP Avail until May $700/ mo + elec. 250-825-4236 NELSON Rosemont: Fully furnished studio suite w/own entrance. NS/NP, quiet/mature professional preferred. $650 incl. hydro. ref req’d 354-3994. Nelson: spacious 1 bdrm suite available Nov 1st. $900/mo. NS/NP/WD/FS. 250-352-6975
Want to Rent NELSON: 49yr old male seeks room or shared accom. quiet, non partier w/handyman skills & good references contact Dave: 250-352-9876 ddimesh@hotmail.com NELSON: Affordable accom. for 18yr old female student. pls call 250-352-3956 message NELSON: Single adult male seeks accom. up to $600/mo inclusive. Responsible, quiet, clean, no partying or drinking. References Available! Contact Jason @ 250-777-1787 OR jaykingsheffield@gmail.com
2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003
Recreational/Sale 17’ Travel Trailer sleeps 5, toilet, sink, propane stove, oven & heater, 3 way fridge, Very clean $1250 250-359-8280 Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Sport Utility Vehicle
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT fully loaded, garage kept, excellent condition, always serviced, needs nothing, extra winter tires on rims. 232,000kms, $18,500 obo Mike 250-352-6843
Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford Aerostar automatic good condition 245k asking $500 250-505-5514 1997 GMC Safari Van, auto, AWD, cruise, good cond.225K asking $1650 250-505-5514
Boats
Transportation
Auto Financing
World’s Finest FISHING BOATS
Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com
Legal
Small ads, BIG deals! Help Wanted
Legal Notices Notice of Application Jon Yashoo Jarema (name of applicant) To: Frances Genene Everett: TAKE NOTICE that an application will be made by the applicant to the presiding judge or master at the Nelson Law Courts, 320 Ward Street, Nelson, British Columbia on 5/12/2011 at 9:30am
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Full Time Receptionist/Office Assistant must be a skilled multi-tasker with exceptional organizational skills, a passion for the highest level of customer service and a professional appearance. Requires strong computer skills. Previous esthetic/medical spa experience an asset. No phone calls please. Send/deliver resume to: 202-402 Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4H8 Short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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Community Columbia Basin Trust Helps Purchase Silver Tip Ranch
Trust boosts wildlife corridor SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
A previously privately owned 137.5-hectare portion of the Columbia Basin will now become a conservation property thanks in part to $335,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust.
“The purchase of the Silver Tip Ranch will help ensure an unbroken wildlife corridor from the Kootenay River to the Rocky Mountains.” The Trust, along with other funding partners and the generosity of the previous landowners, the Logan family, has helped The Nature Trust of BC purchase the Silver Tip Ranch, near the East Kootenay community of Bull River, for conservation purposes. “[The Trust] has committed to longterm and enduring stewardship of the Basin’s natural resources,” said Neil Muth, Trust president and CEO. “The purchase of the Silver Tip Ranch will help ensure an unbroken wildlife corridor from the Kootenay River to the Rocky
Mountains.” The property features wetlands, forest cover, grasslands and agricultural fields that are habitat for many wildlife species. It provides a migration route and winter range for ungulates such as elk, white-tailed deer and mule deer. Predators, including coyotes, wolves, black bears and cougars, also utilize the area. “The Nature Trust is honoured to be conserving Silver Tip Ranch in our 40th anniversary year. Partnerships are key to our success and this property is a wonderful demonstration of partners in action,” said Doug Walker, CEO of The Nature Trust. “The fact that we sold the ranch to The Nature Trust says a lot about our love for this land and the fact that we want to care for it,” said Patricia Logan, the previous landowner. “We chose The Nature Trust because it is a provincial conservation organization and we felt we could work with them on the future of the land. We are happy to know that at least Silver Tip Ranch will be returned to the way it was before people moved into this area and it will be looked after for wildlife.” The Nature Trust
Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Have you had a new baby? Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new baby.
Call us at 250-352-6095 or 250-825-4743 or 250-825-0008
of BC is a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting BC’s natural diversity of plants and animals through the acquisition and conservation of critical habitats and other areas of ecological significance. Learn more at naturetrust. bc.ca. Columbia Basin Trust’s land conservation strategy supports community-supported, multi-stakeholder land conservation efforts that assist in maintaining a range of community values on lands in the Basin. Since the program’s inception, the Trust has contributed over $3 million to conservation and securement opportunities in the Basin, helping protect over 100,000 hectares of land. Learn more at cbt. org/environment. The Trust delivers economic, social and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more visit cbt.org.
Part Time Circulation Administrator Black Press is looking for a part-time circulation administrator to work in our busy front ofÄce/circulation department. Duties include, but are not limited to circulation, front desk, telephones and general ofÄce duties. The person who Älls this position must be able to multi-task, be a quick learner, have excellent organizational skills and be able to work under pressure and deadlines. Must have a good command of the English language, possess good computer skills, and have a general understanding of accounting and payroll procedures. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please email resume (with references) and a cover letter to: Chuck Bennett chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Black Press 514 Hall Street, Nelson , B.C. V1L 1Z2 Canada Fax: (250) 352-1893
New to Town?
Helen Mary Brown June 8, 1939 – October 13, 2011
Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and best friend, the larger than life energizer-bunny, Helen Brown, passed away during the early morning of Thursday, October 13th, 2011, after suffering a catastrophic stroke. She died doing what she loved best: on a sunny autumn day, she walked her two dogs up and down a mountain, gardened for hours in her new Nelson home, and then moved boulders around to complete her landscaping vision. Mid-afternoon she collapsed, and left us a few hours later surrounded by her daughter Fiona, grandson Christopher (Kip) and son-in-law Brian. She permeated our lives with love and a never-ending energy. She was our go-to person, whether it was for fixing something, lending an ear, or giving a hug. She lived for the future not the past. She thought outside of the box and lived life on her terms. She acted closer to a 50 year-old rather than the 72-year old grandmother that she was. Born in Godalming, Surrey, England, to Brigadier Cuthbert Arnold-Edwards and Norah Gabbett-Mulhallen, she moved to Vancouver when she was 18, with her parents and brother John. Shortly afterwards she set out on a world voyage, ending up in Nairobi, Kenya, where she met her husband of 47 years, Robert John Brown. Helen and Robert married in 1964 and settled in Vancouver where their daughter Fiona and son Tim were born. Helen cherished her children, supported their dreams, cultivated her garden, cared for her aging parents, took time for her friends, and adored her many animals. She vacuumed with a Kirby, made gooseberry jam, learned Scottish dancing, loved to write, wore odd socks, and could dress herself to the nines in 5 minutes. For 45 years, she walked almost daily in the Capilano Canyon below their home, in awe and wonder of the great forest. She built sculptures along trails, chased bears out of the kitchen and deer out of the garden, felled trees, hauled and split firewood, built arbours, galloped horses through the surf at Spanish Banks, and hosted extra-ordinary dinner parties. She embraced adventure and disliked shopping, wastefulness, and musicals. She spoke her mind, challenged common practices, and reluctantly took no for an answer. She traveled light, made friends easily, mis-placed her keys often. She rose to challenges, owned and managed properties, teared-up at the opera, made leaded-glass windows, and insisted on cleaning her own gutters. She sought companionship, classical music, wine, cheese, and chocolate, craved sunshine in winter. She adored her 3 grandchildren Niko, Sophie, and Christopher, taught them to tie their shoes, catch a ball, ride a bike, and use a knife and fork properly. She spoiled all her Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, especially Pemba, and kept a tin of English toffies or sweets in the glove box of her car. Helen found both artistic expression and sanctuary in her garden. She created magical spaces with plants, ponds, and pergolas. She re-cycled, re-used, and re-created found objects and elements from the natural world, inevitably adding something unexpected. She always had a project and could be found stripping an old chair, scavenging house parts, polishing a piece of copper, patching a wall, or cleaning up a neglected corner. She drove her MGB with the top down, scarf around her head, her favourite dog riding shot-gun in the passenger seat, nose to the wind. She had 2 lives, one close to her son’s family in Vancouver and one beside her daughter in Nelson. She traveled to 60 countries, renovated houses, manifested her dreams and was a constant source of support and brilliant ideas. She instinctively created beauty, with an eye for detail and a heart for people. With her natural and enviable strength, abundant vitality, and huge capacity for love, she was snatched far too early from life. She delighted in the creative process and will be remembered saying, “Is a 72 year-old supposed to have so much fun?” Helen leaves behind her husband Robert, son Tim, daughter Fiona, daughter-in-law Zoi, son-in-law Brian, young grandchildren, Niko, Sophie, and Christopher, brother John (wife Sherrill), many loving friends, and her besotted hound Pemba.
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Graphic Designer The Nelson Star is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer to work full-time in our busy Nelson office. The successful applicant will be a creative and highly motivated team-player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines, while paying close attention to detail. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS3 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a great company, please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Chuck Bennett Publisher, Nelson Star chuckbennett@blackpress.ca 514 Hall Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 1Z2 No phone calls please Closing date: Monday, November 7 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban weekly newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.
Supporting Osprey’s Capacity to Support the Community Board members, former board members and honourary advisors have all generously donated to the Osprey Community Foundation’s administration. Osprey is usually in the news for its growing support of local charities and causes, but key to this work is establishing strong, sustainable administrative capacity. Executive director Vivien Bowers accepts donations to Osprey’s administrative endowment fund and operations from (left to right) Stefan Lehmann, Aldo Doratti, Cheryl Elliott, Nelson Ames and Dave Elliott. Missing is donor Norm Carruthers.
THIS IS YOUR NEWSPAPER The Nelson Star is proud to be your community newspaper, but we need your help. If you have an event, organization or accomplishment that the Nelson area needs to know about... here’s your chance. Simply email us a write up, photo or tidbit of information and we’ll print it. No story is too small, no accomplishment ever unworthy. Write it like you would like to read it and the community will be better off for it. Email us at editor@nelsonstar.com
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Community Halloween Food Drive
Pathfinders help the hungry pastor, Doug Pond. “At this point we are able to contact only a small portion of the residents, but hopefully the concept will grow and others will want to get involved. We organize at the church after school on Halloween and go out from about 4:30
to 6:30 p.m. Then we regroup at the church to roast our supper over a campfire.” Anyone wishing to have more information regarding involvement in the annual Halloween food drive or the club itself may contact the pastor at 250-352-
6102, or at nelsonadventist.ca. The club is open to all kids ages 11 to 15, who like camping, crafts, nature, learning about the Bible, healthful living, community service and more. Meetings are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Valhalla Path Realty
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Jenny Erickson, Front Line Manager for the Nelson Food Cupboard, receiving some of the food items. SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
On Halloween, the True North Pathfinders, went door-door collecting donations of food for the hungry instead of candy for themselves. This is the second year they have taken this opportunity to assist those less fortunate. Like last year, they again found a refreshingly warm reception and a generous spirit among
Nelson residents. “Almost everyone contacted was willing to contribute, and it was really fun,” they reported. The needs of one family were actually met right on the spot. And one mother donated a Halloween cake her daughter had made so that the club could enjoy a treat at their celebration bonfire afterwards. “This is something we want to do every year,” said church
Nelson Star Carrier of the Month
THRUMS FAMILY HOME
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
$295,000
Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a very private 2 acre property at Thrums. There is a stone fireplace in the living room and a wood stove in the basement. Attached single carport and a detached double garage/workshop. The yard is very beautiful with lots of lawn, huge garden, green house and numerous fruit and nut trees. Community water licensed for domestic and irrigation use.
Call Wayne
250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road We Love Your Pets & They love Us! www.nelsonvet.com
STILL DOING TIME 250.352.7178 520 C Falls Street Nelson, BC Above Savoy Bowling Lanes
Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)
Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com
The “T” kittens and mama are now ready to meet you! Tildie (the mama) is a beautiful, young, friendly girl, and her 4 female kittens – Tux, Teddy, Tricks, and Truffle (she is a Manx) are so sweet! These are just some of the many kittens that KAAP has in foster homes just waiting to meet their purr-fect forever families. All these kittens and cats are healthy, dewormed, vaccinated, spay/ neutered and tattooed, for a reasonable adoption fee. please check our web site for details and application forms. Call 250- 352-2008 for more info.
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This white picket fenced home in Uphill offers an affordable alternative to renting. A comfortable residence, this 3 bedroom heritage home sits on a superb lot and has a good floor plan. www.kootenayconnector.com Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
$275,000
Call Robert
HOUSE & ACREAGE-BONNINGTON
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
$530,000
Here is a rare and exciting opportunity. 3-4 bdrm, 3 bath home on 13.5 private acres. This is a sunny south facing location with far reaching views of the mountains and valley. Beautiful trails through the forest, a seasonal pond and potential for subdivision. Definitely a one only.
Call Norm or Lev
THREE TIMES THE CHARM
Chance McCoshen
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$529,900
Here is a rare and unique opportunity to own 3 well built custom homes on secluded five and a half acres just minutes to Nelson. The houses are thoughtfully laid on the property maintaining the private setting for each home. Whether its retreat like setting or income potential draws you to this property you will not be disappointed.
WARNING! Cuteness overload! These four adorable Shepherd/Lab cross puppies are just 8 weeks old. They are on the small side for this breed combination. They have just been vet checked and vaccinated, and will be fixed and tattooed when they are older, but they can be met and adopted now. There is one girl and three boys. Please see our web site for details, or call 250-352-2008 for more info.
Call Lev or Norm OVER $2000/MONTH IN REVENUE
Congratulations to Chance McCoshen, our Nelson Star Carrier of the Month for October! Tell us a little bit about yourself: I love sports! My favorite sports are soccer and equestrian horse riding. I love dancing. I also enjoy French Immersion. What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time I like to play with my dog Georgio and hang out with my friends Sophia, Bella and my sister Nicola. Why do you like delivering the Nelson Star? I like delivering the Nelson Star because it gets my blood pumping! Also, it allows me to save money for when I am traveling with my family. Chance will receive gift certificates from Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza.
Congratulations CHANCE!
James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com
Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com
$575,000
$539,900
This very well maintained 3 bed, 3 bath rancher on gorgeous 1.93 flat acres with 340 ft frontage on Duhamel Creek and a stone’s throw from 6 mile beach is waiting for the right family. Very unique investment property produces $1240/m income from 4 mobile home pad rents, $500/m from a 1365 sq.ft. shop and $350/m from other cold storage. Why not live in paradise and enjoy some passive income?
Call James
MOTIVATED This North Shore home is situated on a very private, lush 1/2 acre fenced lot. With an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, sunken living areas, large bedrooms, and a huge workshop, there is something for everyone. A must see. Call Yara or visit www.NelsonLocal.com
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