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Nelson businesses are hoping a change to the dog bylaw can help the city shed it’s negative label as being unfriendly to dogs. “Even in Victoria, I was out there this summer, and someone asked me where I was from and I said ‘Nelson’ and they responded by saying ‘Oh that’s the place that isn’t friendly to dogs.’ So it’s out there,” said Noreen Lynas, owner of Cotton’s Clothing Company. The city’s downtown core is part of a no dog zone, which has become a topic of ongoing controversy and discussion. During the election, Mayor John Dooley mentioned the challenges of the bylaw at the all-candidates forum at Central School. “My dog Finnigan isn’t happy with it at all,” he said. “I tell him that there are other roads to walk down.” But Lynas said it’s a challenge for dog owners who may have to violate the dog bylaw to walk to the dog walk. “Or walk all the way around, and I won’t do that. I end up driving instead of walking which Story continues to ‘Downtown’ on Page 5

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Silverton’s spin on Christmas

What Silverton’s fifth annual Christmas by the Lake lacked in snow, it made up for in spirit. The European-style event featured an ice slide, blacksmith demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, snow sculptures, roasted bannock and chestnuts, as well as an artisan’s market, and appearances by Santa Claus, the Gingerbread Man, and the Grinch. A fire dance performance by Illuminadis capped festivities Saturday. Greg Nesteroff photos

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Group Plans to Challenge New Council this Monday Night

New push from transit lobby

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The Nelson Transit Community is calling on city council to conduct a series of round table discussions to allow for public consultation around changes to the city’s transit service. The group — who identifies as representing 800 Nelson residents — has sent a proposal to City Hall for Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. “They have been involved in looking at the changes that have already taken place and the proposed changes since July,” said Barry Nelson, with the Transit Community. “After going to all of the all-candidates meetings for the election, they all promised that they would see that either continuing or new issues would be discussed with the general public that is affected.” The transit committee decided as a group that they would submit their proposal to council in hopes that it would be addressed before the 2012 budget discussions. The group has requested that the first round table meeting be schedule before Christmas. “This will enable participants to put forward more meaningful, realistic and sustainable suggestions for possible change,” reads the proposal. “These sugges-

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tions would be forthcoming at a second round table session in early January prior to the 2012 budget discussions.” Nelson said it’s important to have the round table discussions before the budget because he believes that is where the changes will be initiated. With regards to the current changes that were implemented, which included the discontinuation of Sunday service, Nelson said the process was incomplete. “As far as the public is concerned there was no process. It was all done in council and at the recommendation of the BC Transit,” he said. “As we understand it their rationale was based on two

days of the ridership.” Nelson said at the time when the changes were being recommended, city councillor Robin Cherbo was the only one who advocated for public consultation. “It was turned down by all the other council members at the time,” he said. The Nelson Transit Community attended Monday’s inaugural meeting as a group and spoke to several of the councillors. “We feel that from the discussions that we had that there is at least four and possibly five that are on board with following through with our proposal,” said Nelson. Nelson said he and his wife Wendy are daily transit

users, but because they are on a regular route have not yet been impacted by the changes. “But what we see is that a number of our friends and people that we know from using the service, some of the changes, particularly the Sunday service has effected a great number of them,” he said. “But in looking at the proposed changes based on the BC Transit review that was done in June for the city, there is an number of additional changes that are coming forward that would virtually effect everyone on the transit system.” Nelson encouraged anyone with an interest in the transit system attend Monday’s committee of the whole meeting at 1 p.m.

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Dancer Hiromoto Ida Carries the Torch for 2012

City appoints cultural ambassador MEGAN COLE

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Nelson’s new cultural ambassador has been unveiled. Cultural development officer Joy Barrett and Stephanie Fischer, chair of the city’s Cultural Development Commission, announced that Hiromoto Ida will be the 2012 ambassador in the category of dance. “[Ida] is a nationally recognized director, choreographer and performer,” said Barrett. “His work is dramatic, clever and above all humourous and has received critical acclaim at interna-

tional dance festivals.” Ida — who is originally from Tokyo — studied drama and performance in Japan before moving to Vancouver in 1987 where he joined the Karen Jamieson Dance Company. Barrett said Ida has been a strong supporter of dance in Nelson and has held many workshops. “In short, we are very lucky to have him,” she said. “And we are delighted to offer him this well-deserved honour.” Ida joked that at age 50, he didn’t understand why he was being awarded the title.

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“More young people should be getting it,” he said with a laugh. “My body is getting really wrecked these days.”

Ida reflected on how his father didn’t understand his passion for dance. “My father used to tell me when I was in junior high when I decided to attend an acting school: ‘Hiro you have to get a real job,’ and I said ‘Dad this is great. You don’t know anything, this is just so deep.’” Ida said now he thinks maybe he should have listened to his dad. The commission also thanked last year’s ambassador, Anne DeGrace, for the important role she played in championing the city’s cultural diversity.

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News Closure of Local Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program Office

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Wildlife Federation joins fray GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

The BC Wildlife Federation wants a separate body to be given oversight of BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program in the wake of the company’s recently announced Nelson office closure. “We’re calling for the funds to be administered by an independent entity so the objectives of the compensation requirements are met rather than addressing corporate BC Hydro objectives,” says Al Martin, the Federation’s director of strategic initiatives. Under the terms of its water license, Hydro is obligated to spend millions of dollars improving fish and wildlife habitat affected by its dams. However, it now intends to conduct the work without local staff. Martin says the Federation is also seeking a broader review of the program, to determine whether it has been administered effectively, is achieving intended outcomes, and has sufficient resources. “Clearly the layoff of those employees was a tipping point for us,” he says. “We certainly understand the need for BC Hydro to downsize for financial reasons, but these aren’t discretionary expenditures.”

Martin says the decision to axe the Nelson office was made without community consultation and without studying whether the program requires dedicated staff or can be left up to contractors and community groups.

“Clearly the layoff of those employees was the tipping point for us.” Al Martin BC Wildlife Federation

He says if compensation efforts are not effective, future hydro projects will be viewed with skepticism, and it may hamper any effort to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty. “But the main thing is it needs to be independent. You can’t have Hydro being the judge, jury, and implementer of programs required by condition of water license in terms of are they effective and are there sufficient resources invested?” Martin says existing bodies, such as the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, could take on that supervisory role. Following meetings with East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and Forests

Minister Steve Thomson, he believes they have secured a stay of execution while government examines their proposal. “We’ve been very encouraged. [Bennett] certainly supported the review and asked [Energy] Minister [Rich] Coleman for a pause in the process so there may be an opportunity to move staff to the new model given reasoned analysis of what you need to achieve the compensation program’s objectives.” Martin says Hydro’s decision to move to a contracted model managed internally is unacceptable to their members. “Laying off staff and closing of the Kootenay office is symptomatic of a much larger issue in terms of accountability, responsibility, and investment to address the requirements under the water license,” he says. “They are corporate responsibilities, but need to be conducted openly and transparently. This decision wasn’t done in that fashion and the model they shifted to appears to not have had a lot of analysis behind it.” Barring a change of heart, the layoffs, announced October 13, are expected to take effect by the end of January. See related story on Page 30

Downtown dog ban having an impact on tourism Cont. from Page 1 the defeats the purpose of what we’re trying to do,” she said. Business in and around the downtown core will be meeting to discuss the desire for a change to the bylaw. “Unfortunately we haven’t had a chance to survey all the businesses on Baker Street, but there is talk about trying to make some changes to the point where the chief of police said that maybe we need to revisit some of those bylaws because they are old bylaws,” said Lynas. “Maybe we need to go back to allowing dogs under control and only ticketing people that have their dogs running wild.” Sgt. Howie Grant of the Nelson Police Department said most Nelson residents are aware of the bylaw and the no dog zone.

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For years dogs have been downtown outlaws.

“Usually it’s visitors to town and they’re just made aware of the no dog zone areas and it’s left at that,” he said. “There’s more public awareness and education given out than actual tickets.” Grant said the bylaw came into effect because there were a lot of “irresponsible dog owners” “Dogs were defecating on the sidewalks. It was unsightly,” he said. “I think these days most dog

owners are responsible, and these days most are. Some aren’t but that was the issue and that’s why it was brought in that many

years ago.” Downtown businesses are feeling the effect — particularly in the summer — of the bylaw. “I know the bylaw officers try to be lenient, but I know this year I had a customer that came in the store and he was walking two little dogs,” said Lynas. “He was a tourist from out of town and he was approached four times about his two little dogs on a leash, and when it’s 30 degrees you can’t leave your dog in a car. He said

‘We’ve got to go, we can’t stay.’” Lynas fears the city’s unfriendly persona may be driving away tourism and thinks it’s time to revisit the bylaw. “To me we need to revisit it and allow dogs under control on Baker Street. The containers for the dog pick up in case the dog messes on the street and allow dogs on leash,” she said. “If there are dogs out of control and if people are pushing the boundaries then we’ll need to take control of that.”

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Editorial Barking at the back door

or such loyal companions, man’s best friends have certainly caused their share of controversy in this community. And not surprisingly with a new council comes a new round of the dogs-in-the-downtown debate. Some shop owners in the city’s core are stepping up efforts to bring reforms to the bylaw that bans our four-legged friends from the streets. Today’s front page story explains the reasons behind the push, primarily those who depend on tourism are concerned the no-dog zone is leaving a bad taste with visitors. The banishment came about in the mid1990s when downtown business owners reached a tipping point with irresponsible pet owners, annoying buskers and the great unwashed that wandered Baker Street. Angry retailers marched to City Hall to voice their concerns, there were public meetings and nasty of letters to the editor. The canine ban was the fallout of uproar. The Gary Exner-led council decided to do away with dogs in downtown. For more than 15 years the bylaw has stuck, but the debate has never gone away. The landscape of the downtown has changed significantly since the mid-90s. Many of those who led the charge to clean up the streets have long since retired. Those who have replaced them in our daily downtown commerce have a new attitude and a new approach. It’s time for council to listen to them. When you travel to communities with similar vibes as Nelson — Coeur d’Alene and Hood River are two prime examples — you will find downtowns very open to pets and their owners. Water bowls outside front doors and treats for puppies when they wander in are the norm. These communities manage through reasonable restrictions and proactive patrolling by the shop owners themselves. In a tourism era marked by tight dollars and endless options, Nelson must continue to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep the masses coming back. And many of these tourists travel with their loving companions who never meant to cause any trouble in the first place. 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

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World View - Gwynne Dyer

Putin: The erosion of time “Throughout the day, it was like receiving reports from a war zone,” said Communist Party deputy head Ivan Melnikov on Sunday, speaking about the thousands of calls he had received from regional offices about ballot-box stuffing and other violations in the Russian parliamentary elections. But despite the manipulation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia Party got fewer than half the votes this time, down from almost two-thirds in 2007. Putin’s party will still form the next government, since it can easily form a coalition with smaller pro-regime parties in the Duma, but it has lost the two-thirds majority that let it amend the constitution at will. And Putin will still return to the presidency in March’s presidential elections, but the erosion in his popular support is suddenly visible for all to see. The first clear sign that Russians were getting fed up with Putin came two weeks ago, when he made an unheralded appearance at a martial-arts fight at the Olympiyskiy Stadium in Moscow. That wasn’t surprising, as he makes a great public show of his own prowess in the martial arts. But when he climbed into the ring to congratulate the winner, the audience began to boo and whistle at him. They didn’t stop until he left. It was all broadcast live on Russian state television, and subsequently went viral on YouTube and the Russian social media. There is no credible rival to Putin on the scene, but

neither is it certain any more that he will serve out the full six years of his new presidential term. He is wearing out his welcome. He really was welcome when the first post-Soviet president, Boris Yeltsin, handed the presidency

dency three years ago he could still do no wrong in the eyes of most Russians. He left it because Russia’s constitution forbids a third consecutive term as president. It was a nice gesture, but he didn’t really leave power. His close ally

to him in 1999. Yeltsin’s drunken and corrupt conduct of state affairs had discredited “democracy” in the eyes of most Russians, and Putin presented himself as the new broom who would sweep all that away. He wasn’t exactly that: the price he paid for being named interim president when Yeltsin finally quit was to let him and his cronies walk away untouched with their stolen wealth. But as Russians got to know him, they mostly liked what they saw. During Putin’s two terms as president in 2000-2008, he stabilised the ravaged economy: average salaries increased fivefold and the GDP grew by almost 8 percent a year. High oil prices helped, but it was an impressive performance nonetheless, and when he left the presi-

Dmitry Medvedev was elected to the presidency, and then Medvedev appointed Putin as prime minister. In practice, Putin went on taking the big decisions himself – including the decision to return as president next year. But the past four years have not been as kind to Putin as the first eight. The economy has stagnated, and the scale of the corruption has grown too large to ignore. (He is not personally corrupt, but everyone thinks he tolerates the massive corruption among his allies in order to maintain their loyalty.) So when he announced in September that he would run for the presidency again in March, something seems to have snapped. In the past couple of months, Russians have suddenly woken up to the

reality that they may face another twelve years of him as the all-powerful president (he’s only 59 now), and a lot of them have realised that they don’t actually like that prospect. Hence the steep fall in United Russia’s share of the vote last Sunday – and, probably, in Putin’s share of the presidential vote next March. He’ll still win, of course, but it may be a long and miserable six years for him unless the oil price goes through the roof and Russia experiences another economic boom. Once the bloom goes off the rose, it almost never comes back. So where does Russia go from here? Russia doesn’t need another revolution. Despite the chronic abuses of power, the perversion of the courts, and the intimidation of the media, Russia could re-emerge as a real democracy quite smoothly if Putin ever decided to let it. Could he lead Russia through such a transition? It is not to be excluded, for Putin is acutely conscious of his place in history and would not want to end up being rejected at the polls or, even worse, being forced to yield power by a popular revolt. Better to hand the country over in good condition and retire gracefully in four or five years’ time. He is egotistical and arrogant, like most powerful people, but he is not just a thug. Gwynne Dyer is a London-based independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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First hand look at history Re: “Police search for gunman,” Touchstones of Nelson, November 11 On the morning of November 5, 1938 my uncle Jim Armstrong was helping me buy a new pair of shoes. I was 10 years old. I was coaxing him to buy me a pair of dressy shoes instead of the serviceable ugly Oxford shoes. Lucky me, I won. When leaving Fink’s Mercantile, a friend of my uncle’s stopped to talk. Suddenly a siren was blaring and a police

car went flying up Ward Street. I overheard someone say “Hugh Armstrong has been shot!” I interrupted my uncle as to what I heard. He said “We’ll go pick Helen (Hugh’s wife) up and go home to Silver King Road and wait to hear from someone. We had some lunch and found out he was being brought to Kootenay Lake Hospital and Dr. N.E. Morrison was following him in from Salmo. Dr. Morrison

later told us that the bullet picked up a piece of the undershirt, which padded the way past the artery and saved his life. So close and so lucky. I came to Nelson in September 1928 to live with the Armstrongs. Hugh was my cousin. Hugh attended several lineups, but because he had no witness, he felt it was fruitless to point the finger at anyone. Audrey Stevenson Nelson

Rural resident wants city vote I live at Six Mile. I love it here. We just moved here from Blewett. All the pre-election hype of “Don’t forget to vote,” actually helped to remind me to carry my body over to the polling station and have a go. It was an icy and cold night but I donned a wool sweater and happily stepped on down to the fire station to put in my piece. When they gave me the ballot, I was taken aback. What? Only two names? Where’s the mayor options, city council options? They

informed me I was only able to vote for the candidates in my area. This is an outrage and it astounds me. How can this be? I work in Nelson, buy gas in Nelson, shop, pay bills, pay parking meters (and sometimes fines), socialize and exercise in Nelson, why oh why do I have no say what takes place in Nelson? When I drive over the orange bridge into Nelson nearly everyday, I have to witness the environmental degradation in the new developments taking place without having some input.

HUGS. To living in the same community as both of our families who so readily help us with our kids all of the time. While we don’t always say it, your support is truly appreciated. — From grateful busy parents HUGS. To the city parks for feeding the pigeons at Lakeside Park. You put a lot of grass seed down on the soccer ﬁeld and even put out signs “Do Not Walk On Grass” so the pigeons can do maintenance and have a nice winter. SLUGS. To the woman down in the mall, who allows her high pitched screaming kid to give a lot of us a headache. HUGS. To the walkers that use the highways and byways that walk facing the on coming trafﬁc. Your safety is valuable and noticed. HUGS. To Ullr, please bring us more snow Ullr! HUGS. To the kind folks who came out to

That really picks at me. If it were up to me, I’d say if you chose to develop here, you must go by our bylaws which state you must keep at least five original trees standing per lot. That would take away from the Coquitlam-type developments that are starting to scar the landscape here. Unfortunately, I have no voice in what happens to the town I frequent almost everyday, because someone thinks I shouldn’t. Well I think I should. June Hamlet Six Mile

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the Starry Night astronomy programs with snacks and warm drinks and even a Christmas gift for me. Thank you so much. — The Star Guy SLUGS. To the young mother who brought her age inappropriate child to the Saturday pantomime. People around you were “shushing” you! The proper and respectful thing to do was take her out. I missed most of the dialogue and I’m sure you did also. SLUGS. To the off-leash dog walker who walks a group of dogs up Kokanee Glacier Road. Giant slippery slugs to you. Find some private property to walk these dogs or perhaps you need to have better control of these animals as I know that a person was bitten recently by one of the dogs. HUGS. To the loader operator at Nelson Ready Mix for starting work at 6:30 a.m., so over a dozen concrete workers and truck drivers can start work at 8 a.m. and ﬁnish by 5 or 6 p.m. — Early Bird Worm Catcher

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.

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The Ghost of Christmas Present returns on Sunday, December 18 at the annual reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Like the Dickens, an annual event supported by CBC Radio, brings notable Nelsonites together at the Nelson United Church to present the timeless classic and raise money for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Readers CBC reporter Bob Keating, author Rita Moir, former city councillor Marg Stacey, and police chief Wayne Holland are joined by host Mayor John Dooley with his lively commentary and Irish charm. Admission at the door is a minimum donation of $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Nelson Food Cupboard. Doors open at 6:30p.m. and the festivities begin at 7 p.m.

CHRISTMAS ART SHOW WITH THE HARMONY BARBERSHOP CHORUS

There will be an art show in conjunction with Christmas on Baker on December 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on December 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Covenant Church. The Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night, with additional music offered the next day.

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Max and Irma’s restaurant will now have live music Fridays and Saturdays between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko Forsberg.

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Author and artist Kate Bridger will be at Otter Books this Saturday, December 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. signing copies of her new book, Nest Building: A Guide To Finding Your Inner Interior Designer. Gift packs will be available, so please drop by.

Atelier Oslia gallery and studio is having a December sale featuring graphics such as lino prints, drypoint etchings, relief prints and mixed media prints and cards starting at $3 by local printmakers Andrea Gardner, Jane Merks, Peter Bartl and Jane Christie, and pottery by clay artist Ruth Prosser. The sale starts December 10 and runs the 11 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 8907 Meadow Street, in Balfour.

Nelson Choral Society’s popular annual Christmas concert returns to the Capitol Theatre December 10 and 11. The 70-member choir will be performing Songs of the Nativity, an imaginative arrangement of traditional carols by Vancouver composer Stephen Chatman - along with selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and more. Christoph Martens is at the piano and Josette LaForge plays violin obligato. The concert will be at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students.

The Nelson-West Kootenay chapter of the Council of Canadians will Picking Up The Pieces, a fabric art show by local artist, Kate Bridger, be holding its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Labour Centre will be on display at the Nelson Public Library from now until Janu- Building. All are welcome. For further information call 250-352ary 30 during which time Bridger will donate 10 per cent from all 5274. sales to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Local Amnesty International members invite you to join Amnesty NELSON COMMUNITY BAND AND SPECIAL GUESTS International in a global day of action. In honour of Human Rights The Nelson Community Band is having their annual Christmas con- Day, Nelson Amnesty International Group is hosting Write for cert featuring works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and traditional Rights from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Nelson Municipal Library. For Christmas music. Featured guests include VoixVive led by Allison more information, contact Judith at 352-7600 or Mary 352-9159, or Girvan, Glacier Harmonies directed by Laura Johnson, and SongCore go to amnesty.ca/writeathon directed by Kathleen Neudorf. Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 611 Fifth Street. Admission by donation. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Nelson Amnesty International Group is hosting Write for Rights from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m., at the Oso Negro Cafe at 604 Ward St. BIJOU ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE The Bijou annual holiday sale will feature local designers who showcase work nationally. The sale will include ceramics, housewares, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 jewelry, textiles, illustrations, clothing and more. There will be many Nelson Christian Community School presents Once Upon a Starry lovely gifts under $20. On Saturday December 17 Epiphany cakes Night at the Capitol Theatre at 7:00 pm. Admission by donation. will be selling delicious and decadent holiday treats. On Sunday December 18, The Nelson roller derby team the Killjoys will have a ‘Tis the season to celebrate and decorate at the Nelson Public Libake sale featuring scrumptious homemade pies. In Addition, the brary. At 3:30 p.m. help trim the tree and liven up the children’s secartists will donate 5 per cent of their sales on Sunday to our local tion by making bright paper ornaments, sparkly snowflakes or mulfood bank. Bijou Hair Salon is located just down from Oso Negro at ticoloured lanterns to hang from our ceiling. Lend a creative hand 564 Ward Street. On Saturday, December 16 the sale will run from 10 to fill this part of the library with vibrant and unique decorations. a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday it will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the merriment of sprinkling glitter, cutting and pasting, delicious homemade cookies will be served while seasonal tunes play TREE OF REMEMBRANCE softly in the background. For kids 10 and under. No preregistration For many people whose loved ones have died, the holiday season can necessary. For more information call 250-352-8283. be one of the most difficult times of the year. Special occasions often magnify feelings of loss, making it hard to participate in festivities. The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration The Nelson and District Hospice Society invites you to our 17th an- with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership innual Tree of Remembrance event from December 15 to the 17 at the vites you to our Christmas Business after Business after work netChahko Mika mall. Please take the opportunity to remember and working opportunity to share some Christmas cheer. Drop by the celebrate the life of a loved one by placing a decoration card in their New Grand Hotel between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for wine, appies, and name on our tree. You are also welcome to take a card home with you. a bit of Christmas Cheer. This will also be an opportunity to learn Hospice volunteers will be on hand to provide information about our more about one of our economic development initiative’s and Invest services as well as hand outs on how to cope with the holidays. Dona- Kootenay. tions are welcome. All money raised go directly to services supporting the terminally ill, the dying and the bereaved.

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Capitol Season Series Presents Ballet Jörgen Canada Anastasia Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. The Boom Booms The Boom Booms are a six-piece Latin-soul-funk-rockreggae band, forged from friendships born on the school yards, soccer fields, cafe patios and eventually bars of East Vancouver. They make music that makes people want to dance — or “Get up and love somebody,” as lead singer and guitarist Aaron Nazrul calls it. Whether breaking into song and dance on the streets of Paris, storming stages with Congolese musicians in Brussels, playing to thousands at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or serenading abuelitas in South America, the charming sextet is able to reach across cultural barriers and connect with people of all stripes, on levels equally rhythmic and emotional.Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

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Ghettosocks In the wake of winning his first East Coast music award, and on the verge of his second Juno Award nomination, rap/ hip hop artist Ghettosocks is setting out on his all-inclusive coast to coast Canadian tour. Accompanying him on his epic adventure are label mates, Muneshine, Timbuktu and west coast veteran recording artist Jeff Spec. The Royal is excited to have this talented group of artists make a stop in Nelson for one special hip-hop showcase! Opening the show is local support from Psybo. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

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Saturday, December 10 Feel like movin’, dancin’, losin’ yourself in some serious jams? Than make sure you’re on the dancefloor for this one. Local favs Brian Rosen and The WhatNow are back to bring you another night of reggae/funk infused hypnotizing grooves. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the door.

Tuesday, December 13 Braden Early’s drivin’ the bus this week delivering his mix to keep you dancing all night long. It’s a DJ smash up every Tuesday and there’s never any cover. The show starts at 10 p.m.

Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Ghostface Killah Ghostface Killah comes from the multi-platinum artist conglomerate that is the Wu-Tang Clan. Since the WuTang’s inception and collective debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang, Ghostface Killah has developed a massive following through his participation in subsequent Wu-Tang members’ solo projects, including Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Return To The 36 Chambers, Genius/GZA’s Liquid Swords and most prominently on Chef Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. This is a rare chance to see a hip hop legend in action. Tickets area availlable at the Hume Hotel. Early bird tickets are $30.

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Tuesday, December 13 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.

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The Unplugged Sessions is proud to feature three new acts to their stage. Starting at noon is Vince Curley, an experienced local singer/songwriter who will perform some acoustic pop rock and blues on guitar. He will entertain with originals and covers. Next up is Harunda Bandit, a singer/songwriter from the Slocan area who will perform folk noire and some Tom Waits-style blues on guitar with possible musical saw accompaniment. Closing act is Trolling Fingers, a new duo recently moved to the Blewett area. Composed of Molly on accordion and Kale on banjo, they both sing ragtime, two-step and old time that will ensure a foot tappin’ good time.

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Man in Motion Tour

Remembering Rick Hansen’s visit Current Hume Hotel manager Ryan Martin posed with Hansen 25 years ago.

GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A local committee is hoping to convince Rick Hansen to be here when the cross-Canada relay marking the 25th anniversary of his Man in Motion tour arrives in Nelson next April. “We are inviting him to come,” says Kim Palfenier of the Nelson Regional Sports Council. “We hear he has a soft spot for Nelson and has been here a few times,” In fact, Hansen was here on a high school volleyball trip a few months before the 1973 accident that left him a paraplegic — something no one knew until last year when former Trafalgar coach Bill McDonnell produced a scoresheet with Hansen’s name on it. The campaign to get him to return to Nelson will include appeals from locals who vividly remember him passing through on April 28, 1987 as he raised money for spinal cord research. “We’ve got photos and clippings from when he was here and letters from people he had an impact on, saying ‘Please come Rick,” Palfenier explains. Among them are two teachers who sacrificed their hair for the cause. Tom Hierck and Val Gibson of the L.V. Rogers staff pledged that if students and staff could raise $2,500 for Hansen’s Man in Motion tour, Hierck would submit to a Mohawk haircut and Gibson would rainbow dye her long locks. Hierck, then in his first year at the school, says when students heard the challenge, it “drew their attention like sharks being drawn to a little blood. “In what seemed like

Canadian icon Rick Hansen on his most recent tour.

record time, the totals were eclipsed and the new hairstyles were arranged,” he says. “Photos of the day show my daughter with a shocked look as her dad was shorn of his curly locks with a strip left up the middle.” Gibson actually remembers her end of the bargain required $3,000, and to her disappointment, that target had not been reached by the final day. “I had been safe, but unhappy,” she says. But during the assembly, some students and teachers began collecting donations from the stands. “Suddenly, a wave of hysteria hit the crowd. Money was coming from everywhere — and not

just coins! Students were literally throwing money towards the ushers with their baskets. Within a few minutes, the $3,000 goal had been reached and passed.” Gibson then made good on her promise. The two teachers later met Hansen after he wheeled into Nelson, greeted by “cheers and cheques,” as Daily News reporter Kathleen Rodgers put it. Hierck considers his signed photo of Hansen “one of my greatest treasures,” and calls the visit “a special moment in the life of a small community not on the main road to anywhere.” Hansen also signed a

poster for Gibson, who felt “very lucky to be able to meet such an amazing and inspirational human who had given so much for so many.” Hansen stayed that night in the Hume Hotel — then known as the Heritage Inn — and met a young Ryan Martin, now the hotel’s general manager. They had their picture taken together just before Hansen set out on the road the next day. Hansen wore a blue gortex suit and City of Nelson cap. Martin also recalls Hansen’s gloved, taped-up hands. “He was one of the most inspirational men during my childhood,” Martin says. He further remembers a novel fundraiser at Trafalgar: the late Ted Hargreaves outlined a portrait of Hansen in front of a Canadian flag, and for a donation, let students paint a small square. “It was a great fundraising initiative that really got the students feeling like they contributed to something worthwhile,” Martin says. The completed painting adorned a stairway wall with a large sign above it that said “What is your goal?” “I will never forget that, the image of the inspirational Rick Hansen that would greet you every day, and knowing that I painted a red square of that maple leaf made me feel like I assisted in accomplishing a great thing,” Martin says. That painting, on a big piece of plywood, has since been located in the bowels of Trafalgar and will be placed in community complex entrance when the Many in Motion tour comes to Nelson (see related story on Page 14).

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Slocan students premiere films GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

SOUTH SLOCAN — A series of student films about the Slocan Valley premiered last week, combining traditional storytelling with modern technology. The screening at Mount Sentinel was the culmination of a project that has involved 120 students at all four of the valley’s public schools over the last few months. “The idea started last spring when the opportunity came to apply for an innovation grant,” says Tamara Malloff, co-ordinator with fellow Sentinel teacher Larissa Sookro. “We chose digital storytelling. It was important for students to reach out and connect with community members, and use the technology to make it happen.” Slocan’s W.E. Graham school interviewed longtime residents and newcomers alike, including Gene Hird, Grigg Stone, Willo Treschow, Micheline Marr, John Gates, Pat Ashton, and Janice Burns. Another class talked to home-based business owners, such as the proprietors of Weirdoughs Bakery, Riverstone Gallery, Fomi’s Bakery, and White Pines Dojo.

Last week students from four Slocan Valley schools showed ﬁlms they’ve created on the history of the area — part of a digital storytelling project. Greg Nesteroff photo

Winlaw Elementary presented a history of the rail corridor in the valley — including some clever animated segments that demonstrated its evolution from home to the Sinixt First Nation to bustling locomotive highway to placid walking and biking path. Mount Sentinel students created a series of short films on various aspects of Doukhobor history, including segments filmed at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre in Castlegar. Brent Kennedy Elementary showed its ambitious

history of education in the communities it serves, namely Passmore, Krestova, Slocan Park, Crescent Valley, South Slocan, and Bonnington. In the film, Ray Kosiancic provides history on Crescent Valley, where his family has lived for over a century, while Dan Wack talks about teaching at the old Slocan Park Elementary — and playing volleyball in one of the classrooms. Former Brent Kennedy principal Alex Pereverzoff and teacher Nell Plotnikoff reminisce about mov-

ing into the new school in 1977 from two-classroom schools in Crescent Valley and South Slocan. Another former principal, Al Auringer, recalls unpacking the school’s first computer — which for the first year was used exclusively for a primitive game called Breakout. “We couldn’t imagine what else you could do with it,” he chuckles. Malloff says the project was a learning experience for teachers as well as students, and a “marvellous” opportunity for collaboration. “It was the first time we actually sat and worked together as educators in about a 45-kilometer radius,” she says. Superintendent Jeff Jones, who attended the screening, called it a “really good opportunity to see how students are using today’s technology to connect with and tell stories about their past and to help them understand they’re part of an ongoing history in the valley.” He further praised the staff involved, who “stretched themselves professionally. They recognized kids today need to be doing things differently.” Malloff hopes to ultimately post the videos on a website.

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The Craft Connection’s Gallery 378 is once again hosting a Christmas fair that will run through the holidays and into the New Year. SEASONAL TREASURES showcases the work of juried, new and returning local artists. Winlaw is strongly represented in this year’s show. One of Gallery 378’s artists, Buck Walker, has a new selection of oil paintings that combine his own unique style with inspiration from Lawren Harris and our beautiful mountains. His stunning choice of colour greets you as you descend the stairs into the Gallery. Noam Ash, a KSA graduate, combines visual impact with functionality to transfer bumble bee drawings onto clay. He appropriately lives at the end of Claybrick road. Teresa Terry Harrison’s wooden Santa carvings are a great gift for someone on your list or treat yourself and bring some holiday cheer into the home. Lisa Martin, another KSA ceramics graduate from Beasley, returns to the Gallery with her stylish and elegant forms that will be sure to brighten up the holiday table. Yvonne Munroe’s love of colour can be seen in her abstract paintings, natural scenes and landscapes where colour depicts the mood. Corre Alice’s paintings have graced our walls for several years. Her intent is to communicate energy and magic within the physical boundaries of canvas and paint and she never disappoints. If you are a lover of Scott Dickson’s bike and skiing graphics, and who isn’t, you’ll be pleased by the selection we have of his work. His giclée and digital prints are accessible and aﬀordable for all budgets. Lindsey McTavish‘s feltscapes with hand-felted pieces and stitchery create multi-dimensional depth and drama. If glass is your favourite medium there many beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments and vases by Baven Glass and Robert Held, as well as fused funky glass animals by Red Dog Glass. Krystal Starchuck has brought in her must-see wooden clocks. Her love of ﬁne art and use of textile processes makes these clocks a must-buy.

News Rick Hansen Tour

Motion medal bearers sought GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

More prospective participants are needed for the Many in Motion tour’s Nelson leg next spring. Kim Palfenier of the Nelson Regional Sports Council, who is part of the organizing committee, says so far they have about 15 applications, but need closer to 40. Each person will each cover 250 metres — running, wheeling or hopping — while carrying a silver medal specially crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint. Medal bearers are needed when the tour arrives on Thursday, April 19 and as it leaves for Castlegar on Sunday, April 22. The deadline to sign up online at rickhansenrelay.com/en is December 28. You must be at least 13 and available for three hours. The relay, currently winding through Ontario, marks the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion world tour. It began in August in Newfoundland and will cover 12,000 kilometers by the time it reaches Vancouver on May 22. Hansen has been present at some stops, but not all. The Nelson portion begins on the orange bridge, follows a route downtown along Front, Ward, Baker, and Vernon Streets, and ends up at the community complex for a special event. The committee gets to decide the final bearer. Palfenier says they have someone in mind, but it’s being kept secret, as it isn’t official yet. The next day will be devoted to school visits, and although the Saturday is scheduled as an off day, it’s possible there may be another event anyway. “The whole purpose of this is to educate a new generation,” Palfenier says. “It’s gone from Man in Motion to Many in Motion. [Hansen] really wants to honour and pinpoint the community people that make a difference.” CLARIFICATION A November 9 story on page 19 (“More probation for Arrak”) may have left the impression Mikael Arrak was sentenced to another two years probation for a recent action. In fact, the incident occurred approximately two years ago.

Friday, December 9th 7 pm

LEAFS VS REBELS Fundraising night for the West Kootenay Chapter of the MS Society

CAPITOL THEATRE Friday January 20 All Tickets $35 Charge By Phone: 250.352.6363 Buy Online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Silent auction, book sale, rafÑe, frizbee toss Come out and show your support!

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News Nelson Star Christmas Display Conetest

Illumination bragging rights Nelson Star Staff

Whose house has the best Christmas display in Nelson? Which business has the best Christmas display? The Nelson Star is giving you a chance to earn the honour. Your local community newspaper is sponsoring two different contests this Christmas. The paper is sponsoring the best residential and business Christmas displays this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see so many great Christmas displays and so much effort put into these displays at this time of year that we thought we should draw even more attention to it,â&#x20AC;? said Nelson Star publisher Chuck Bennett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought what better way to do that than to have a bit of competition with it.â&#x20AC;? A small (and unknown) panel of judges will make the final decision in both

Nelson Star editor Bob Hall got into the Christmas light action earlier this week and though he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand a chance of winning the contest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a simple row of red lights wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he does deserve some credit for staging a self-portrait on a steep roof. Bob Hall photo

contests, but if you know someone you think should be entered please nominate them by emailing publisher@nelsonstar.com or by calling the Nelson Star at

250-352-1890. For businesses, we just need to know the name of the business you believe should be nominated and why you think they should

Best Christmas Display * Business * Tell us which store you think has the best Christmas display in Nelson. You can nominate a business by sending an email to publisher@nelsonstar.com or by calling the ofďŹ ce at 250-352-1890 and letting us know why you think this business deserves to be chosen. This is open to all Nelson businesses and the prize will be $500 worth of advertising in the Nelson Star. Deadline for applications is Dec. 15. A small panel of judges will make the ďŹ nal decision.

be chosen. The winner in the business category will earn a $500 gift certificate towards future advertising in the Nelson Star. To nominate someone in the residential category, we will need the physical address, as well a description of why you think they should be chosen. The winner in this category will win dinner for two at the restaurant of their choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really about the prize, it is about the bragging rights,â&#x20AC;? added Bennett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our first attempt at this type of contest, but we would really like to see this be an annual promotion in the paper.â&#x20AC;? The deadline to submit nominations is December 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be nominated to win, as the judges can still pick who they think is the best, but it certainly helps your chances,â&#x20AC;? added Bennett.

STUDENT WAGE SUBSIDY AVAILABLE Provide a part-time job for full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school year. School Works, a new CBT pilot program provides an $8/hr student wage subsidy to small businesses, non-profit and First Nation organizations and public bodies in the Columbia Basin. School Works applications being accepted starting December 1, 2011. XXX DCU PSH TDIPPMXPSLT t FYU t Join us:

Best Christmas Display * Residential * Tell us whose house in the Nelson area has the best Christmas Display. They will win dinner for two at the restaurant of their choice. You can nominate a neighbour or anyone for that matter. All we need is a residential address and our panel of judges will go around one evening in late December to do the judging. If you want to nominate someone please send their street address to publisher@nelsonstar.com or by calling our ofďŹ ces at 250-352-1890 with a brief description of why you think they should win. Deadline to enter is Dec. 15.

Winners will be announced in the Dec 23. newspaper. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be nominated to win, however, if you want to ensure the judges donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your business or house, please let us know so that we make sure it is on our list.

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NEXT WEEK THE ROADSHOW IS PAYING ON THE SPOT FOR ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS IN NELSON!! December 12th - December 16th PAYING FOR AMERICAN COINS PRIOR TO 1964

PAYING FOR CANADIAN COINS PRIOR TO 1967

CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR CA UP TO $12,100

ELIZABETH SILVER DOLLAR

1939 SILVER DOLLAR SP-65 UP TO $1,500

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GEORGE HALF DOLLAR

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CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER SP-67 UP TO $400

CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER MS-65 UP TO $850

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CANADIAN CENTENNIAL DOLLAR

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$10 OLYMPIC COIN

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Monday - Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

Any generous donation given during the promotion period† to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000. †March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 ™The Heart and Stroke Foundation Logo is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and is used under license. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the Great Canadian Roadshow for its generous support. This is not an endorsement.

Purchasing all pocket watches and scrap gold

THE ROADSHOW IS ALSO PURCHASING: ALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ALL SCRAP GOLD & SILVER ALL JEWELRY & WATCHES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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THE ROADSHOW IS FINALLY COMING TO NELSON! We are pleased to give you an opportunity to showcase your wonderful items, at no cost! We continuously travel across Canada to educate people about their antiques and collectibles.

WELCOME TO THE ROADSHOW! On behalf of everyone here at the Roadshow, we would like to express how excited we are to be here in Nelson. During our tour of Southern Ontario, we have seen an abundance of unique items coming into our shows. The history of this country never ceases to amaze us, as local citizens have continuously brought us extraordinary treasures that we have purchased. We invite everyone to bring in their items, free of charge, and sit down with an expert and have them examined. We are looking to purchase a variety of Antiques, Collectibles, and Precious Metals (Gold, Sterling Silver, Coins with Silver Content) We are expecting to see hundreds of people walk through our doors during this event, and we are looking forward to writing hundreds of cheques! We look forward to seeing you at the Roadshow!

- Roadshow Staff

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ROADSHOW COMES TO NELSON NEXT WEEK!!

The Great Canadian Roadshow proudly donates $50,000 to the Heart & Stroke Foundation

FREE ADMISSION & APPRAISAL Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 6G3 Directions: Located right on the lake, just north of Front Street, directly on Lakeside Drive For Information Call: 1-800-746-0902

December 12th - December 16th Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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News Kootenay Lake Hospital

CT scanner up and running BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Light up the Night: Holiday Skate with the Nelson Leafs and Santa

Sunday DEC 11

Nelson & District 1:00 - 4:30 @ Community

It’s been many years in the making and on Tuesday morning Kootenay Lake Hospital saw its first CT scanner patient. A massive community fundraising effort undertaken by the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation raised $1.3 million last year, paving the way for the vital medical tool’s arrival to the local facility. The new scanner suite is part of the $15 million emergency wing renovation that will open early next year. “Nelson is an amazing community to live in and our successful campaign to purchase a CT scanner is just one more example of what people who love their community can do when they put their minds to it,” said Foundation chair Pat Dooley. “The opening of the CT scanner on Tuesday was

The crew that will be handling the CT scanner services pose with the machine on Tuesday morning. submitted photo

a wonderful day for Nelson and area and a huge enhancement to services that will benefit so many from the West Kootenay area.” Dooley added making the scanner a reality was a group effort. “This wonderful piece of equipment, housed in the newly renovated emergency

room area is symbolic of a partnership with many, many partners,” she said. “I cannot begin to imagine how many individuals, businesses, organizations and groups can say that they own a little piece of our new CT scanner. “As a community, I believe we also have to thank

the Interior Healthy Authority for agreeing to pay the operating costs for services provided.” Before the first patient passed through the scanner Tuesday morning, there was a small gathering of doctors, nurses, technicians and other support staff who marked the day with a photo.

Complex Don’t Miss: - Iceberg Swim - Lantern making - Nelson Fire Truck Turkey Slide Admission: by donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard

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ZZZ UGFN EF FD <RXU SODFH IRU IXQ 305 Hall St, Nelson The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership invites you to our Christmas Business after Business after work networking opportunity to share some Christmas cheer Drop by the New Grand Hotel Tuesday December 13th between 5pm and 7pm for wine, appies, and a bit of Christmas cheer. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about one of our Economic Development Initiative’s : Invest Kootenay

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News

NEW YEARS EVE

Local Leaders Split on Auditor General Decision

2012 FRIDAY Office of controversy AFTER WORK

MEGAN COLE

Nelson Star Reporter

The newly created Office of the Auditor General for Local Government has angered municipalities across the province, but local chambers of commerce are suggesting the new position could be a useful tool for local government. “From our perspective, the BC Chamber has felt that it’s been something that would benefit municipalities,” said Nelson and District Chamber manager Tom Thomson. “Obviously municipalities have a tough time right now and are facing challenges providing services with limited financial means, but many tax rates are set with very little involvement by the public and there’s not a lot of effective input.” Thomson said the independent office could provide municipalities with the opportunity to go back to the province about potential imbalances in revenue sharing. But Nelson Mayor John Dooley continues to oppose the position. “I did talk to Minister Ida Chong when she was here for the Seniors Games,” said Dooley. “I didn’t think it was a good idea then, and I still don’t think it’s a good idea.” Dooley feels the decision to create the new office has been driven by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, “who clearly have a very limited knowledge of how municipalities manage and raise their funds. It’s short sighted and it won’t really do much for helping municipalities in any way in the long run.” Thomson said the BC Chamber of Commerce was also lobbying on behalf of the

The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership invites you to our Christmas Business after Business after work networking opportunity to share some Christmas cheer Drop by the New Grand Hotel Tuesday December 13th between 5pm and 7pm for wine, appies, and a bit of Christmas cheer.

Mayor John Dooley (top) and Chamber manager Tom Thomson have differing views on the new ofﬁce

municipal auditor position. Municipalities are obligated to conduct their own audits every year, and even though Dooley feels these audits are sufficient, Thomson believes the provincial auditor will provide a more in-depth look at municipal finances. “They do have an auditing system in place and all municipalities of course are required to conduct an audit at the end of the year, but that really just reports that the money was spent and accurately reported. It doesn’t really determine whether there was value for money spent,” said Thomson. Suggestions by the auditor general will be non-binding, like those by auditors on the provincial and federal levels. Dooley said compared with the rest of the province, taxation in Nelson is quite fair.

“I’m disappointed. I think there could have been some reasonable solutions to the direction the province wanted to go,” said Dooley. “But it appears to me that it’s solely drive by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business who seems to think taxation is increasing faster than the rate of inflation, and that is simply not true. In many cases if it has, it is because the community voted for a particular project earlier, like an arena complex.” Much of Dooley’s frustration comes from the fact that he believes taxation in municipalities is being driven by downloading from the provincial and federal level. “I think if they were to get their own act together and take a look at the amount of downloading that they put on to municipalities such as ours and the rest of the communities in British Columbia, we could do that analysis quite quickly,” said Dooley. Thomson said if there is downloading from the provincial and federal governments, the municipal auditor general could provide a way for them to go back to the province and talk about revenue sharing. “I think that this could actually work out in favour of the municipalities,” said Thomson. “Because it is an independent office — it’s not somebody that comes in and says you have to do this because the government wants you to — if somebody comes back and says there is no doubt there is downloading to municipalities now, there will be municipal opportunities for them to go back and say the revenue sharing is just not the way it should be.”

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Community Holiday Train stops at Lakeside Monday NELSON — The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is set to light up Nelson once again this holiday season with Christmas cheer and tunes in hopes of spurring people to give back to their local food banks. The Holiday Train, which last stopped in Nelson two years ago, will be rolling into Lakeside Park on December 12. It will be illuminated by more than 100,000 lights arranged in an all-new design from previous years. Musical acts by folk artist Valdy and Tracy Brown will be performed on a train car, which converts into a stage for the performances. Both the Salvation Army and the Nelson Food Cupboard will be at Lakeside Park to collect donations on December 12 when the train stops for a performance at 6:45 p.m.

Bonus Business Boost The Nelson Star donated a $500 advertising campaign to one of the participating businesses in the recent Customer Appreciation Celebration held during the last weekend in November. Kootenai Moon Furniture was the lucky winner of the package. Seen here (right) Valerie J. Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon, talks with her Nelson Star sales rep Karen Bennett about her upcoming ads. Bob Hall photo

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Like the Dickens returns with an all-star lineup SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Ghost of Christmas Present will be a friendly one on December 18 at the annual reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Like the Dickens, an annual event supported by CBC Radio, brings notable Nelsonites together at the Nelson United Church to present the timeless classic and raise money for the Nelson Food Cupboard. The doors open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. event, which features readings by CBC reporter Bob Keating, celebrated author Rita Moir, femme fabulous Bessie Wapp, stage diva Marg Stacey, and top cop Nelson Police Department Chief Wayne Holland. Mayor John Dooley, the evening’s host, provides lively commentary and Irish charm, and the Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus offers sounds

of Christmas to warm hearts and lighten spirits. In the Dickens classic, Ebeneezer Scrooge learns the value of giving to those less fortunate after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and sees the difference he can make in the world. The Nelson Food Cupboard makes a difference by offering barrier-free help to people in need — of all ages and from all walks of life — by providing healthy food to up to 1,000 residents each month. After the reading, guests are invited to gather in the church reception hall for a wassail or two. The United Church Women’s group promises to bake up a storm. Tickets are available at the door for a minimum donation of $10. Donations above $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. The food cupboard will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at that time.

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Gift Ideas The gift of free speech 2011

Community

Check This Out – Anne DeGrace

Amnesty International Write for Rights comes to Library

s the world watched the Occupy movement take a stand for rights as they see them, the right to occupy public land came into question. As a society, we look at citizen rights and responsibilities on an ongoing basis as society evolves. There are seldom easy answers, but we are right to ask the questions and when we see injustice, take a stand. Human rights are challenged, championed, and upheld throughout the world constantly. Sometimes we win, and sometimes we lose. What’s important is to fight the good fight for rights, and to that end, Amnesty International is an organization dedicated to upholding human rights globally. On Saturday, volunteers from the local chapter of Amnesty International will be in the library for Human Rights Day (and in Oso Negro Coffee the next day). It’s an annual event that shines the spotlight on rights and wrongs — and asks you to write. Letters, that is. Each year, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights letterwriting campaign addresses cases of people imprisoned because they spoke out, worked for change, or stood up for human rights. Writing letters to those in power in an attempt to effect change: for individuals, and for the greater good. At a letter-writing event, volunteers hand out informa-

tion on specific cases of human rights abuse: for example, Nasrin Sotoudeh, a lawyer and human rights campaigner and women’s rights activist, sentenced to 11 years in prison for criticizing the Iranian legal system. Or Jean-Claude Roger Mbede, arrested and jailed in Cameroon for homosexuality. Even the Government of Canada; Amnesty International is concerned that Bill C-4, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act, will in reality punish people seeking protection in Canada. So — does letter writing work? According to Amnesty International, letter-writing efforts have made a difference in about one-third of the cases — successes that may also avert future detentions or influence clemency for those imprisoned. For more on Amnesty International, check out Like Water on Stone: The Story of Amnesty International (323.0601), its title suggestive of how persistence pays off. Other titles on our shelves include The Concise Guide to Global Human Rights, Michael Ignatieff ’s Human Right and The Rights Revolution, and for activists, Rules for Radicals, among others. Kootenay Co-op Radio’s Zoë Creighton created the public affairs radio series Canadian Voices (broadcast across Canada), available on CD at the library. The Human Rights edition (323 CAN) includes the

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voices of Stephen Lewis, Jeffrey Sommers, Michael Goldberg and others on AIDS, housing, child poverty and more. In DVD we have such films as Triage (362.1 TRI), which looks at Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. James Orbinski’s work in Africa, where humanitarianism and politics collide. And in fiction, a wonderful collection of short stories celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights penned by authors including Rohinton Mistry, Yann Martel, Chimananda Ngozi Adichie, and Nadine Gordimer. If all this sounds a little contrary to seasonal merriment and gift-giving, consider this: the ability to speak out is a gift, too. It’s a gift that we live in a country, where, for the most part, we do enjoy freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. In Nelson, nobody was jailed as a result of the Occupy demonstration, nobody hurt, and the viewpoints of the occupiers were heard. There are no easy answers, but there is a will to effect change. As for those for whom December is another month of many behind bars because they spoke out for human rights, learning about these people and writing that letter is a gift to them, and to the world — because our voices do matter. That’s a nice exchange of gifts. And rightfully so.

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Gift Ideas Trouble for sledders 2011

Community

Touchstones of Nelson – Greg Scott

Dateline December 14, 1938

hile 64 patients remained in Kootenay Lake General Hospital on November 1 from the previous month, the end of the month saw 85 remaining over into December. Admissions during the month totaled 190, with 169 patients discharged. Outpatients numbered 30. The superintendent’s report showed five cases of infectious diseases during the month as well as 21 births and four deaths. A total of 58 operations were performed and 65 x-rays were taken. Meals served totaled 10,022 in number. However increasing costs due to new regulations, and reduction of government payments contributed to expenses exceeding revenue in November resulting in a deficit of $611. The cost of treatment per patient per day was $3.25

Dateline December 22, 1938

ictim of the second car accident in two days involving a sleigh, Tommy Pennington, 11, was taken to Kootenay Lake General Hospital suffering back injuries sustained when his sleigh hit a car at the corner of Vernon and Stanley Streets. The car was proceeding east on Vernon Street and the lad was seen by the driver coming down Stanley Street on the sleigh. The driver made a sharp u-turn in the middle of the street but the boy apparently became confused and his sleigh hit the car. X-rays have been taken and no injuries other than the back

were discovered. There were no broken bones. Last Tuesday a 10 year old boy went to hospital after a collision on the same street and is reported in good condition.

Dateline December 24, 1938

ver 180 families and 90 single persons have received their bit of “Christmas Cheer” from the $1,707 in funds given by Nelson district residents over the past two weeks. 90 single persons received cheques of $3 and 152 families received cheques varying from $5 to $10, according to the size of the family. Twenty orders for groceries, in place of cheques, and orders making up two tons of coal and a cord of wood, were also sent to families in difficult circumstances. Earlier in the month clothing to sufficient to assist 30 destitute families through the winter was obtained in the welfare drive staged by service clubs of Nelson in conjunction with the Salvation Army. At the present time eighty-eight individuals with 123 dependants are on the City’s list of persons on direct relief or dependant on public support as “unemployables.” In addition to these there are a number of persons under care of Provincial authorities, who have not yet qualified to be classed as residents of Nelson since they have not been in the city long enough.

Dateline December 24, 1938

and that extra something for today’s dinner table, the 1938 Christmas shopping season closed Saturday night... Christmas Eve… and left the night for Santa Claus. Brightly lighted stores with their Christmas decorations, their dwindling piles of merchandise in its colorful containers and wrappings, and in a number of instances gay outside with trees and lights; streets on which the white lights of the usual standards competed with the color greeting signs and business signs; a giant lighted Christmas tree in Gyro Park overlooking the greater part of the city; and above all this the laughter and gay greetings in the voices of the crowd on the streets, all busy, all going somewhere and all in a cheerful rush. The people more than the coloured lights and decorations, gave Christmas Eve its special tang. Everyone had a greeting for someone, and if a parcel was dropped in the flurry of handshaking… what did it matter? And too, the children, gripped by excited anticipation leading up to Christmas, and just at the stage of hushed expectancy that is the real herald of Christmas, contributed their part. There were, among the children whose festival it is and among the last-minute shoppers scurrying here or there, many merrymakers getting ahead of their friends in celebrating the day, and they too contributed to the laughter and gaiety of Christmas Eve.

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Riding the Rodels

St. Nick once again made a special early Christmas delivery to St. Joseph’s Elementary this week to bring young students a shipment of rodels. For the last couple of years, an anonymous community member has helped deliver the European style sleds to new students at the school.

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Sports

Tell us how your team is doing, email: newsroom@nelsonstar.com

KIJHL Stats League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 28 23 Castlegar 29 19 Nelson 29 18 Spokane 28 12 Grand Forks 29 1

L 5 7 9 15 28

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OTL 0 2 2 0 0

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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 29 20 Kimberley 26 19 Creston Valley 28 14 Golden 27 12 Columbia Val. 32 2

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Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 30 Princeton 28 Penticton 27 Kelowna 28 Summerland 29

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OTL 2 1 2 2 1

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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Kamloops 30 Revelstoke 27 N. Okanagan 28 Sicamous 26 Chase 28

W 23 20 18 11 1

L 4 6 9 13 26

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Upcoming Games Friday, December 9 Castlegar at Nelson, NDCC, 7 p.m. Grand Forks at Princeton Revelstoke at Penticton Kamloops at North Okanagan Sicamous at Creston Valley Spokane at Beaver Valley Columbia Valley at Golden Kelowna at Summerland Saturday, December 10 Revelstoke at Princeton Penticton at Kamloops Chase at Kelowna Summerland at Castlegar Creston Valley at Golden Kimberley at Columbia Valley Sicamous at Fernie Grand Forks at Osoyoos Sunday, December 11 Sicamous at Kimberley North Okanagan at Kamloops Monday, December 12 Nelson at Kimberley

(Left) L.V. Rogers’ Taryn Scarff (21) reaches for a pass during Tuesday’s game against the Rossland Royals. The senior girls lost to the Royals 51-30. In senior boys action (right), the Bombers crushed Rossland 87-18. The LVR junior squads travelled to Rossland for games that saw the girls lose 52-9 and the boys defeat the Royals 52-34. The senior teams travel to Oliver this weekend while the junior clubs are off to a tournament in Kelowna.

Roller Derby World Cup in Toronto

Barbarich runner up at Worlds

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“They (the US team) are modern-day legends, all of them,” said Barbarich from Toronto on Monday. “Seeing all these things that we’ve been working on and learning about for years, they just do it with such efficiency, grace, strength and speed, it was just an incredible thing to see and be part of.” Competitors from 13 countries worldwide traveled to Toronto for the event,

JIM BAILEY Trail Daily TImes Reporter

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Colton Schell Brett Norman Nik Newman Carson Willians Matti Jmaeff Dallon Stoddart James Sorey Matthew Naka Max Mois

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Bombers Back on the Hardwood

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Salmo’s Babes of Brutality roller derby sensation Bobbi “Loretta Lynch” Barbarich just rolled out of one of the most grueling and exciting competitions on eight wheels. The Nelson resident skated to a silver medal with Team Canada at the recent World Cup of Roller Derby in Toronto on Sunday bowing to world superpower USA, 336-33.

Bobbi Barbarich (middle) in action during West Kootenay Roller Derby action. Andrea Klassen photo

LEAFS HOCKEY

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HOCKEY POOL

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Ron VanZanden (2) Deb Makasoff (2) Curtis VanZanden (3) Bill Clark Jackson Giroux Ponzi Nicole Kosinec (3) Rick Nixon Cory Kosinec (3) Pat Cattermole (2) Cynthia St. Thomas Wyatt Daniels (2) Auntie Gravity Mustache Ridez Zed-1 (2) Ronny Rink Rats (2) Adam Crawford (2) Roughriders (3) The Ringer (3) Liz Markin (2) Jack Catenacci4 (3) Kim Tagami Lance Gotzy (2) Crozier Cats (2) Alana Markin Syl Coupland Icebreakers Shane Young (2) Rosie (2) Snowman2000 Swetty W (3) Angus Patterson (2) Aly Mases Poppa Puck (4) Rocket 1 (2) Jake (2) Vivian Postlethwaite (2) Stwetty M (3) Leify Morris Ninja2 (2) L Mac Henry (4) Philip Markin (2) Todd Sinclair (2) Meowio Maru Woody (3) Jets Wildcat (2) Kris Beaudet (3) Annick Sirois (2) Steeters Russ Daniels (3) One Timer (2) Rodsane Comanche (3) Fisherman’s Market (3) Alan Burch (3) Christine Andrews (4) Ddog (2) Bob’s Boys (2) Ninja1 (2) Yam Gypsy (3) Puckheads Dave Douglas (3) Kali Zed-2 (2) Weeman (3) Savy Skates Bob Abrahams Hard-Boiled Defectiv... Roberta (2) Rosa Lattanzio (4) Uncle Gravity (2) Helga (3)

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Kirk Heckkner (5) Mocha’s Hope (4) Erin Beaudet (2) David Grant (2) Team Shanghigh Blaze... Tristar (3) Kristian F (4) Hawks (3) Tegdad (2) Goon Squad (3) Catman tegoil (3) Barry Marsh Team Swirling Sticks (3) Mark Andrews (2) Tesla Taylor (2) Roastmont (3) Jack Catenacci (2) Ice Surfers (2) Lea-Marie Warren (2) Chris Wudkevich Jim P (4) Jacobus (2) Lofty (3) Devito Crisis Karen Schening (5) Davis Loukianoew (4) RJ Warren (2) Miranda Hillyard (2) Shawn Walsh (2) D Shelefontiuk Aspyn Shrieves (2) Catnap Taylor Loukianow (4) Rocket 2 Blewett Sun Ice Queen Connor F Wrist Shot T and S (2) Gerry Tennant (4) Munches Bunch (3) Weemum (3) Elwood (2) Jack Catenacci3 Ron Jenstad Stickboy (4) Killer Whales (5) Go Bingos Go Cats Sun Fab (2) Last Place Jack Catenacci5 Tall Paul (2) Dennis Whitelock Wendy Tagami (2) Hannah Montana (3) Cousin Vinny (4) Brenda Balyk (2) Terry Balyk (4) Sun G&E Moving Company (2) Heather Shannon (3) Loveden Red Dogs (3) Kevin Lang (2) Morgan Dehnel (3) Don McMurray (3) Piolo (2) McDeb (3) Easton Lattanzio (3) Taghum Sun (3)

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Sports Whitewater Ski Resort Kicks Off Promising Season

One of the deepest openings ever DARREN DAVIDSON Special to the Nelson Star

After Mother Nature provided a November to remember, Old Man Winter has wasted no time digging in for the long haul at Nelson’s Whitewater Ski Resort. Slated to open all 69 runs and four lifts this weekend, including the Glory Triple Chair, the mountain is already experiencing mid-winter conditions with one of the deepest resort bases in Western Canada, thanks to big snowfall last month and ideal temperatures since.

“It’s been like January already,” says outdoor operations manager Kirk Jensen. “There’ve been deep fresh tracks to be had everywhere.” The resort opened for a sneak-a-peek weekend last Saturday and Sunday, with a 140 centimetre snowpack and 230 centimetres of snowfall in November alone. “Everything went like clockwork,” says Anne Pigeon, Whitewater’s manager of indoor operations and marketing. “There were lots of happy people… plus we had a full house.” “The snow, the terrain, the

skier visits,” adds Jensen, “and the feedback we got from sneaka-peak weekend crowds were

“It’s been like January already. There’ve been deep fresh tracks to be had everywhere.” Kirk Jensen Outdoor Operations Manager

the best we’ve ever had. This is the kind of start we only see once every six or seven years.”

Local weatherman Ron Lakeman says the southern Selkirk range was hammered in November by a typical Kootenay storm front. “We had some really good storms in November,” says Lakeman. “Especially two longlasting systems November 21 through the 24th. They basically stalled right over top of us, dropping 80 centimetres of snow — and that’s a bit rare for that time of year.” The forecast for Whitewater’s full opening weekend is for flurries Saturday night and Sunday morning, with sunny, chilly

weather during both days. There are more flurries in the forecast starting Tuesday of next week. With staff training for Whitewater’s 165 employees wrapping up this past week, the mountain also planned to open most of its 16 kilometres of Nordic terrain and its snowshoeing area. Jensen says the resort has already been plumbed by hundreds of touring skiers and snowboarders and that backcountry stability is good, despite strong winds in the alpine, and hazards rated low to moderate. Story continues to Page 27

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Sports Continued from Page 26 Pigeon says the 2011-12 season in going to be an historic one on the Whitewater events schedule. “We’ve got a really big season on tap, starting next month,” she says. “We’re really stepping it up a notch.” The Whitewater Winter Carnival, which will include the Gericks Summit Cup Dual Slalom/Banked Slalom and Snowball Aprés Event runs January 21 and 22. The following weekend will be a Young and old, skiers, snowboarders and tourers like 13-year-old Stryder Scott have enjoyed incredible early season conditions at Whitewater Resort. The entire mountain, which received 230 centimetres of snow in November alone and has a settled base of 140 centimetres, will have all its lifts and runs open this weekend. Peter Moynes photo

history-maker for the mountain and its hard-charging masses. The firstever Whitewater Junior Freeski Competition will see a field of 100 compete in two days wild off-piste ripping on four classic Whitewater fall lines — High Grade, Bound For Glory, Sleeper and Blast. “We’re expecting competitors from around Western Canada and the western US,” says Pigeon, noting that the event will be first-come, first-serve for competitors 18 and up. “We’ll be keeping an especially close eye on the Whitewater Freeski Team, which is now in its second season. We’re really looking forward to watching them in action.” The Whitewater Freeski Team is open to kids eight to 17. The month after, February 24 through 27, the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest marks its sixth year. “And we’re going back to the event’s grassroots,” says Pigeon. “We’re al-

most 100 per cent local this year.” In addition to an amped-up roster of backcountry skiing, telemarking and ‘boarding clinic instructors — including world champion extreme \ skier Alison Gannett and big mountain icon Eric Pehota — the annual celebration will feature demo days, a trade village, randonee, slopestyle, backcountry Olympic and poker run competitions. The Kootenay Coldsmoke Buff-eh and Photo Face Off will all be held right at the mountain this year, beneath the towering top of Ymir Peak and the Kootenay’s famous starscape. Most of Coldsmoke’s major sponsors this year are local too, including Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine, ROAM, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Gericks Cycle and Ski and The Sacred Ride. For more information click onto skiwhitewater.com.

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Kootenay Lake Levels December 7, 2011 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1744.26 ft 7 day forecast: Up 0 to 2 inches. 2011 peak: 1751.71 ft./2010 peak: 1748.68 ft.

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Present level: 1744.04 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 0 to 2 inches.

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Been There DONE THAT

First hand reports from local travellers

Thailand

By Claire Hitchman Koh Lanta is one of my favorite islands in Thailand, far less developed than many others in the Andaman sea. Renting a scooter (very cheap) for the day is probably the easiest, most fun way to get around, as long as you have your wits about you; there aren’t many road rules that apply or adhered to. Thai rules are; get as many people as you can on one scooter; drive as fast as it will go; overtake whenever any other sane person wouldn’t and wherever possible drive on sidewalks. We rented bikes to go for a little tour of the island and speciﬁcally to see the Sea Gypsy village on the south eastern coast. There lived a minority group known as ‘Thai Mai’, meaning New Thai People. Originally thought of as pirates, they are now being considered for citizenship in Thailand and have settled in stilt built houses erected between the high water and low tide levels. Despite their close relation to other villagers they still retain their own language, tradition and ceremonies. Traveling by scooters was sometimes challenging. The dry dusty red mud ‘roads’ could be transformed instantly by a sudden Thai downpour into a slippery yet sticky mess in seconds. Be cautioned if you

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have to get off for any reason …… such as running out of gas…….your lightweight inexpensive Thai thongs fast become 4inch high heels taking on a colossal weight similar to that of early diving boots. Another popular way to travel between islands is by Longtail boat. On our last day visiting the Krabi region we had arranged with one of the Longtail boatmen to take us to Hong Island (Koh Hong) for some more snorkeling and to soak up the truly stunning views of azure waters and limestone towers. Unfortunately the weather had changed, becoming rainy and windy, making for a very rough sea. He insisted all the same that we make the trip. Not that far from the coast of Krabi the boat engine failed. Our boatman, apparently not deterred began working on re-starting it. At the same time I had decided, with our two children on board that I would much prefer (after watching him smoke next to the engine while topping up the gas) to turn around and head back. He refused. Incomes are precious in Thailand and our boatman was not about to lose a full days wage. We finally managed to get him to take us close enough to shore, paid him his full wage and jumped off. We found ourselves on the private beach of the Princess of Thailand. We were told by armed soldiers we were trespassing and to hot foot it out of there PDQ! After about 3 hours in over 30 degree temperatures navigating our way through mango groves, avoiding snakes and a variety of ‘dead things’, we arrived at a 5 star resort looking like something out of Robinson Crusoe, considerably less elegant and cool than the patrons lounging by the pool. We found our way somewhat coyly to the reception to call for a cab to take us back to our hotel. Despite the ‘excitement’ of the last day, it could not possibly deter us from returning to soak up the beautiful nature of Thai people and their culture, not to mention delicious fresh inexpensive food and breathtaking scenery.

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Kids the Biggest Winners Peoples Pharmacy recently donated to KidSport Nelson. Jennifer McDonnell (left) and Andrew Hoffert (right) presented a cheque for $1,000 to Bill McDonnell of KidSport Nelson. KidSport funds support local athletes, who due to ﬁnancial barriers, may not otherwise be able to participate in community sports. KidSport Nelson thanks Peoples Pharmacy, Kootenay Moose men’s hockey, Extra Foods, Cathedral Catholic Women’s League, Glacier Gymnastics Club and Joey Timmermans for their recent contributions.

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Sports Nelson Figure Skating Club

Getting the little ones on the ice

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The Nelson Figure Skating Club is expanding its learn to skate programing in 2012 with the introduction of Tiny Tots. Targeted at children aged three and four years of age, Tiny Tots will provide children with a head start on skating fundamentals and learning to enjoy being on the ice. Using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities, the coaches offer a fun and relaxed environment that promotes learning and prepares skaters for Stage 1 or Stage 2 of CanSkate. Designed by Skate Canada, the program allows for parents to be on the ice or to leave everything in the hands of the coaching team. Registration for all January programs including CanSkate, Junior Academy and StarSkate closes December 18. See complete details at nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca.

Team came together quickly Cont. from Page 24 event, coming from as far away as New Zealand and Australia. More than 300 skaters and hundreds of international volunteers, referees, and non-skate officials took part in the inaugural event and teams played to sold-out crowds at the old Canadian Armed Forces supply depot throughout the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most amazing moment though was after the games when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go around and slap peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hands around the track,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those were snippets I just wanted to hold in my brain forever.â&#x20AC;? The US team dominated, winning every game by triple digits, but Canada also went through the tournament undefeated, beating France, Sweden, Brazil and Finland in the round robin before ending Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run in the semifinal, 161-90. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portions of our team had practiced together but that Thursday morning was the first time we were all in the same room at the same time together, so everyone was justifiably concerned how the team would gel.â&#x20AC;?

Share in our Christmas Dinner We would like to invite you to dine with us on December 24 at 5 PM. Kootenay Christian Fellowship (Our Daily Bread), will be offering a Christmas Eve Dinner to anyone who would like to come. All guests will receive a first class dinner in a pleasant and homey atmosphere, plus a wrapped Christmas Gift. To host our Christmas dinner it costs approximately $4.00 per plate. Any donations received above the cost of our Christmas Eve dinner will go to providing meals throughout the next year. Five days a week we provide hot meals and other vital services to the working poor, those looking for work, and the families that are less fortunate. If you would like to donate ODB Christmas Eve dinner please respond to this ad. Ĺ&#x2030; KHOSV SHRSOH Ĺ&#x2030; KHOSV SHRSOH Ĺ&#x2030; KHOSV SHRSOH Ĺ&#x2030; SURYLGHV PHDOV Please donate online at www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com and click on the Our Daily Bread tab or send cheques payable to:

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For a team that did not practice together until the day of the tournament, Canada hit the track and performed brilliantly decisively winning their first game against France, 244-17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having not played together... what was so surprising was how smooth it went and how good it felt on the track having those people beside you,â&#x20AC;? said Barbarich. The West Kootenay Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roller Derby player is usually a jammer for the Babes of Brutality but for Team Canada she took the blocker position for most games and would occasionally jam when the team needed to throw something new at the opposition.

Despite the loss to the US, Canada scored twice as many points against them than all other teams combined. The Roller Derby World Cup will go again in two years, and Barbarich is intent on participating, seeing how other nations progress and resuming new and old friendships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sad itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over but also totally ex-

cited as to where the sport is going, and that we made history this weekend,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a storybook weekend.â&#x20AC;? Angel Anoymous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Be an Anonymous Angel! Join us in support of local women and children. Come by and choose a gift certiďŹ cate from our tree and receive a little present from us as well. We are proud to work in partnership with Nelson Community Services. Flannel Bedding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is there anything more delectable than a cozy, warm bed to fall into after all the holiday festivities. We have Whisper Flannel in stock now!

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GALA 2011 Selkirk College would like to thank the following individuals, businesses and organizations for their generous contribution to the success of Gala 2011. Over $13,000 was raised in support of students at Selkirk College. Carter Balzer Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort Barry Auliffe E. Jill Beaulieu Berg Naqvi Lehmann Best Western Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort Best Western Terra Nova Hotel Black Rooster Bar and Grill Joyce Buckler Capitol Theatre, Nelson City of Nelson Kay and Neil Coburn Colin Payne Photography Columbia Basin Trust Tom Cotton Cottonwood Kitchens Norm Deverney Stu Deverney Deverney Engineering Esprit de la Femme Fairmont Hotel Pacific Rim Vancouver Sharon Ferguson Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, Nelson Elizabeth Fleet Arleen Gallo Gericks Bike and Ski Shop Allison and Angus Graeme Habits Pat Henman Hume Hotel Isis Essentials JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Johnson Insurance Inc.

Kolmel Jewellery Kootenai Moon Furniture Kootenay Country Store Co-op Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Kootenay Lakeview Lodge L.J. van der Ham and Associates. Stacey Matthews Mountain Baby.com Nelson and District Community Center Nelson Brewing Company Ltd Joyce Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Doherty Oso Negro Coffee Otter Books Our Glass Studio & Gallery Pacific Coastal Airlines Laura Parr Pixie Candy Harry Pringle Purdyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolate Marilyn Roberts Rock Island Pottery Studio Selkirk Beverages Selkirk College Athletic Program Selkirk College Book Store Selkirk College Fine Wood Working Program Selkirk College Hairdressing Program Selkirk College International Selkirk College Kootenay School of the Arts Selkirk College Professional Aviation Program Selkirk College Purchasing

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Churches of Nelson Christmas Controversy Rev. Scott Simpson First Baptist Church

Last December, I had the opportunity “The Word became flesh and blood, and to jingle my bells on Baker Street for the moved into the neighbourhood”. Salvation Army. Action was slow at the God is still moving into our Kettle, so I had time to think and people neighbourhood. I sense the presence of watch and even hum a few tunes. The God even as I jingle bells for the kettle time also gave me a chance to reflect on on Baker Street and know that even in the Christmas season. the clutter and imperfections of this Every year it is the same. As we holiday season, God is with us approach Christmas, the controversy – Emmanuel. stirs. Christmas has such pagan roots, claim some, that biblebelieving churches shouldn’t promote the festivities (the New England Puritans banned Christmas for a similar reason). Yet, for other churches, this is the one time of the year that they get to tell the gospel story in a public setting. Some oppose the use of the traditional language of CHRISTmas in our secular, all-inclusive and tolerant society. This, of course, prompts counter campaigns First Baptist to ‘keep the Christ in Church Worship Service: 10:00 am CHRISTmas’. Retailers love the holiday Christmas Eve Service: 7:00 pm season but some economists, Christmas Day Service: 10:00 am following a fairly complex Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson theory, claim that there is a significant ‘deadweight loss’ 611 Fifth Street • 250-352-3212 in our Christmas spending fbcnelson.ca and that our profits aren’t as rosey as they appear. Add to all that the personal incongruities that many people face of deep sorrow during a season that sings of joy, and profound loneliness in spite of the promise of Angel love. “Opening our Heart and It is a season of conflicting Raising our Consciousness” emotions and values. And that is exactly the context 905 Gordon Rd that surrounded the birth of (IHA Bldg., back door) Jesus. A teenage preganacy. Taxation from an occupying, and oppressive government. Religious zealots looking for a champion. Petty rulers grasping at power. The Loving Jesus, Loving People, slaughter of the innocents. Transforming Lives It is sometimes too easy for • us to adopt a fairy tale view 702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 of the Christmas story when Sundays at 10:00 am the reality of the original Pastor Arden Gustafson events were far from ideal. Pastor Chris Wiens And that is what makes the story so compelling, and relevant, to our present • time. It is a real story, a 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am human story, filled with Pastor Jason Ashley the complexity of human relationships and emotions. It is messy and filled • 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 with controversy and yet Sundays at 10:00 am somehow beautiful; because Pastor Jesse Lerch in the middle of the mess, God shows up. As Eugene Peterson translates John 1,

Family Christmas Service Young and old are warmly invited to celebrate Christmas through songs and stories of the First Christmas Sunday, December 18th 4:00 PM All are welcome!

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A Friendly Bible Centre Church Special concert with gospel recording artist Joanie Kotanen 6:30 pm DVD “The Case for Creation” by Lee Strobel 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber

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Shelter seeking blankets for area’s homeless SUBMITTED

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First Baptist Church

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Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 AM

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Stepping Stones for Success — the Nelsonbased homeless shelter servicing the West Kootenay area — is holding a blanket drive. Between now and December 31, the shelter is requesting donations of sleeping bags, blankets, tents and knapsacks. Now that the winter months are here, those who do not have a roof over their heads will be turning to Stepping Stones for temporary shelter. However, with only 17 beds, there are a lot of times when the shelter is forced to turn people away and for many, sleeping on the street is their only option. With your help, they can do their best to keep them warm by giving out blankets and sleeping bags. “One of the hardest aspects of our job is having to turn people away when we are full,” says Klee Hunter, manager of affordable and emergency housing with Nelson CARES. “We simply don’t have the resources to house everyone who knocks on our door. This blanket drive is a way to ensure people don’t succumb to the winter cold.” If you have a new or slightly used sleeping bag, blanket, knapsack or tent you would like to donate, drop it off at 567 Ward Street, #7 buzzer. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Please do not bring coats, sweaters or other clothing as they have enough of these for the time being Stepping Stones for Success is a program of the Nelson CARES Society and has been in operation in Nelson since December 2004 with funding from BC Housing’s Emergency Shelter Program. Over the past seven years, the shelter has provided temporary housing to over 1000 people. For more information contact Stepping Stones for Success by phoning 250-352-9876 or by e-mailing steppingstones@nelsoncares.ca.

Man still missing NELSON — The Nelson Police Department is still trying to find a man who was last seen in Nelson this past spring. The last time police had a report of Olivier Howard’s whereabouts was in late April. He may also have been hitchhiking from the New Denver/Silverton area on or around Tuesday April 19 and dropped off in Nelson. Police are asking the public for any information regarding Olivier, his Olivier Howard whereabouts or acquaintances. They would also like to speak to the motorist who gave Olivier a ride from New Denver/Silverton to Nelson. Please contact Cst. David Laing with any information at 250-354-3919.

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Please join us to celebrate Jack Richards’ 90th Birthday ~ December 18, 2011 ~ Drop in at Chiller’s Pub 2pm no gifts please

LOST: Silver Heart pendant in a Kolmel Bag at the Gas Bar or Chahko Mika Mall. Please call 250-505-6604

Craft Fairs Snowﬂower Arts & Crafts Faire Sunday, December 11th Bijou 564 Ward Street 11am-7pm

LOST: Toyota key on rasta beaded fob near Baker & Ward St. Multi-hooped leather earring. If found, pls call 3522272 (days) or 229-4772 (eve)

Coming Events For Gregorian Chant and Tibetan Singing Bowls Sunday, November 20th 7PM St Saviour’s Anglican Church on Ward & Silica

Obituaries

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Career Opportunities NURSE MANAGER, COMMUNITY LIAISON - Bayshore Home Health is hiring an RN to grow its private home care business in the Nelson area. Key responsibilities: building business relationships, delivering presentations and creating a high proﬁle for Bayshore in the community. Other responsibilities: delivery of care to clients, supervision of Field staff and coordinating clinical education. The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter with an outstanding work ethic and exceptional people skills, who works well with limited direction. This is a casual, part-time position with the potential to grow to permanent full-time. Resumes to shgeekie@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Obituaries

Notice of Passing Arthur John Mallandaine passed away at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson, BC on November 22, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in Edmonton at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Janz, Dr. Woodward, and all the staff and caregivers. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to: Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, Okanagan and Kootenay Area Office, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Information P.A.L. COURSE: Jan 14/15 non-restricted and restricted, C.O.R.E. COURSE: Jan 21/22 Nelson District Rod & Gun Club A GREAT Christmas Gift! For registration call 250-825-4219

Lost & Found FOUND: Blue gas powered pedal bike near the Wholesale Club. Contact the Nelson City Police to Identify. Lost 1 Silver Heart Pendent in a Kolmel bag in the Nelson Mall or Wholesale Gas Bar. Call 250-505-6604 LOST in Slocan City: 1 male medium shepherd / doberman mix w/big ears, answers to Griswald, 2 smaller shepherd/Husky mix (1 male/1 female) answer to Buster & Roxy last seen December 3rd Please call Layne or Maria 250-355-2885 or 355-2545

CARNE, Ian Clifton January 3, 1923 – October 30, 2011 Ian Carne passed away peacefully in Victoria at the age of 88 on October 30, 2011. Raised on the farm in Proctor (near Nelson B.C.), he joined the RCAF in 1941 and served with distinction in west Africa, India and Burma until his discharge in 1945. On returning to Canada, he enrolled in the Agriculture Faculty at UBC and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. His entire working career was in the service of the B.C. government, first as a field horticulturist for 20 years in Vernon, Salmon Arm and Abbotsford. His latter 15 years of service were based in Victoria, largely administering agricultural financial programs until his retirement in 1984 as Assistant Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture. Predeceased by Edna, his wife of 61 years, he is lovingly remembered by his children, Rob (Joan), Les (Sherry), Gary (Diane), Norm and Lynda (Lonnie) as well as grandchildren Tracy, Courtney, Jared, David, Andrew, Dane, MacKenzie and great grandson Christopher; his sister-in-law Mary, nieces Jean and Deborah and her family. Ian was hard working, honest, and a master gardener with a cheerful sense of humour and a willingness to help out his family and neighbours. He loved his fruit trees and a good game of crib, especially with his agriculture friends’ crib club for many years. He also enjoyed sailing, curling and, along with Edna, was a long time member of the Lakehill Lawn Bowling Club. His family and friends will be gathering in Victoria in January to remember him. Donations may be made in his honour to the CNIB or Canadian Cancer Society.

Ethel Irene Wikstrom Ethel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011, in her eighty-sixth year at Kootenay Lake Hospital with family at her side. She was predeceased by husband Peter and granddaughter Terri (Wes). She is survived by children Phyllis (Bob), Terry (Debbie) and Beryl (Blake), brother William and sister Tina, grandchildren Tracey (Will), Nathan, Sara, Chris and Rachel and great grandchildren Aidan, Christina, Jacob, Evan and Ryan. Ethel was born on the farm near Melfort, Saskatchewan. She married her sweetheart Peter in 1945 and the family moved to Trail in 1948. The family moved to Nelson in 1959. Ethel held various jobs including working at Mt. Saint Francis and Kootenay Lake Hopsital where she retired after eighteen years of service.

Many thanks to Dr. Boyd, Dr. Malpass, the staff of Kootenay Lake Hospital and her many loving and caring friends for their support. A celebration of life will be held for Ethel in the spring and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please kindly donate in Ethel’s name to Kootenay Lake Hospital or the Arthritis Society.

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ST. Joseph School Christmas Tree sales begin Sat Dec.3 at Andex Rentals. Hours will be 10am - 4pm every Sat and Sun until Dec.18, $25 each. The Nelson Choral Society presents: ‘Tales of Winter’ - a Christmas celebration of song, directed by Kathleen Neudorf. Saturday December 10, 7:30pm & Sunday December 11, 2pm Capitol Theatre, Nelson. First on: Oxygen Orkestar ‘the Musicians of Bratislava’. Adults $15, students & seniors $10, children under 10 free. Tickets at the Capitol Theatre: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Ethel enjoyed being with family and friends, visiting the mall and having a good laugh with everyone she met. She was a long time Eagles member and enjoyed bingo and attending the local casinos. For the last two years she was a resident of Lakeview Village where she enjoyed the company of residents and staff.

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Nelson Waldorf School Annual Winter Faire Saturday, December 10th 10am-3pm Activities 10am-4pm Craft Fair 250-352-6919 Ymir Road, Nelson

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Helen Mahonen of Nelson BC passed away on Dec 5, 2011 at Kootenay Lake Hospital at age 82. Helen was born in Brilliant BC on July 5, 1929 to Harry J Planden and Lucy Planden. Helen was predeceased by her mother and father; husband Louis Choquette; husband John Mahonen; and her 4 brothers George, Harry, Peter, and Nick. She is survived by and will be missed immensely by her daughter Jonnine; her son Nathan (Bobbi); grandsons Brian, John, and Chris; special niece Loretta Strukoff; and many other beloved family members and friends. She will be remembered for the strength and generosity of her spirit. To her children and several lucky others she embodied true unconditional love. It took a lot to slow her down, and she handled a series of recent health issues with a grace and strength that has inspired many. She faced challenges head on, just dealt with whatever had to be done, and moved on. Her great sense of humour helped her take it all on. Helen took some time off work to raise her children when they were younger, but otherwise she worked outside the home for most of her life. She is likely known by most people in the area as a greeter at WalMart in Nelson where she worked from 1988 until her retirement at age 82 in June 2011. She loved her job at WalMart, it was her second family. She enjoyed the daily interactions with fellow workers and customers, and deciding to finally retire was not something that came easily for her. She really was a “people person”. We would like to extend thanks and appreciation for the many levels of support during this last part of her time with us as she dealt with leukemia. Staff from multiple departments at KLH provided a steady stream of respect and care for which we are so grateful. The nurses on 3rd floor especially were there around the clock looking after her, laughing with her, and putting up with her sass. Dr Malpass provided a depth of medical knowledge as well as deep compassion. A solid core of friends and family provided the love and support we needed to help us through it all. Funeral services will be delivered at Thompson Funeral Home on Saturday Dec 10, 2011 at 10am. Helen has requested no flowers please, but rather donations to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

KUHN, Norman Wayne November 10, 1944 — November 28, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Norman Wayne— loving husband, father, brother, son—at the age of 67 in Trail, BC. Norm will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Benita-Anne (Bonnie), and their children, Greg (Tanya) and Bryan (Cheri), by his dad, Everett, by his brother, Ken, and his four granddaughters and was pre-deceased by his mother, Amy. Norm grew up in Nelson playing hockey and baseball and was in the Nelson Boys’ Choir. As a father he was an avid coach of minor hockey and he continued playing hockey, slow-pitch, golf, and curling as an adult. He worked in banking and accounting during his working years so he and his family were transferred to many areas of BC. Since his retirement, he was involved with the Knights of Columbus, sang in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church choir, was an avid armchair sports coach and was known for his good sense of humour. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:00 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, in East Trail at 2012 3rd Avenue, Trail, BC. with Father Matthieu Gombo yange, Ofm Cap celebrant. Memorial donations in memory of Norm can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, Okanagan and Kootenay Ofﬁce, 4-1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca.

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Core Responsibilities: - Troubleshoot customer issues via telephone and email. - Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical people, both internally and externally. - Document customer issues and resolutions accurately and thoroughly. Requirements: - A methodical and analytical approach to problem solving - Meticulous attention to detail - Effective communicator with superior follow through skills - Familiarity with web design and technologies, eg. IIS, HTML, ASP, WYSIWYG tools This is a term contract to start immediately. Rate of pay will be commensurate with experience. To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@tarasoft.com No phone calls please. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Tarasoft, now owned by CoreLogic Marketlinx, develops and supports Real Estate software solutions that are deployed to some of the Nation’s largest MLS providers. We are looking to fill two Technical Support positions to work on a contract basis starting immediately. The ideal candidate will possess the desire and willingness to dive in and prove themselves to be an analytical problem-solver with exceptional communication skills. A solid work ethic and ability learn new applications and technologies will be critical.

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TIMBER HARVESTING SUPERVISOR

Atco Wood Products is seeking an experienced Timber Harvesting Supervisor. Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising timber harvesting and road building contractors, including pre-work reviews, coaching, monitoring progress and ensuring workplace safety. In addition this individual will be responsible for waste and residue surveys, ¿re hazard assessments and some road/ block layout work. Critical to the role will your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results-oriented Forestry professionals. You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills and have strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of 5 years experience and an RFT designation are de¿nite assets. If this opportunity is what you are looking for and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please submit your resume by December 23, 2011.

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ࠞࡀ࠽ࡄ࠷࠲࠳ ࠰ࡀ࠽࠯࠲ ࠰࠯ࡁ࠳࠲ ࠯࠼࠲ ࡂ࠯ࡀ࠵࠳ࡂ࠳࠲ ࠾ࡀ࠷࠻࠯ࡀࡇ ࠖ࠳࠾࠯ࡂ࠷ࡂ࠷ࡁ ࠑ ࠾ࡀ࠳ࡄ࠳࠼ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ ࠯࠼࠲ ࠾ࡃ࠰࠺࠷࠱ ࠳࠲ࡃ࠱࠯ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ ࠾ࡀ࠽࠵ࡀ࠯࠻࠻࠷࠼࠵ ࡂ࠶࠯ࡂ ࠷࠼࠱࠺ࡃ࠲࠳ࡁ ࠱࠽࠻࠾ࡀ࠳࠶࠳࠼ࡁ࠷ࡄ࠳ ࠷࠼࠴࠽ࡀ࠻࠯ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ߺ ࡀ࠳ࡁ࠽ࡃࡀ࠱࠳ࡁ ࠯࠼࠲ ࠽ࡃࡂࡀ࠳࠯࠱࠶ ࡂ࠽ ࡇ࠽ࡃࡂ࠶ߺ ࡁ࠳ࡀࡄ࠷࠱࠳ ࠾ࡀ࠽ࡄ࠷࠲࠳ࡀࡁߺ ࠶࠳࠯࠺ࡂ࠶ ࠱࠯ࡀ࠳ ࡅ࠽ࡀ࠹࠳ࡀࡁ ࠯࠼࠲ ࡂ࠶࠳ ࠱࠽࠻࠻ࡃ࠼࠷ࡂࡇ ࠯ࡂ ࠺࠯ࡀ࠵࠳߼ • ࠓ࠼࠵࠯࠵࠳ ࡅ࠷ࡂ࠶ ࡂ࠶࠽ࡁ࠳ ࠯࠴࠴࠳࠱ࡂ࠳࠲ ࠰ࡇ ࠖࠑࠤߺ ࡁ࠳ࡀࡄ࠷࠱࠳ ࠾ࡀ࠽ࡄ࠷࠲࠳ࡀࡁߺ ࠶࠳࠯࠺ࡂ࠶ ࠱࠯ࡀ࠳ ࡅ࠽ࡀ࠹࠳ࡀࡁ ࠯࠼࠲ ࠥ࠳ࡁࡂ ࠙࠽࠽ࡂ࠳࠼࠯ࡇ ࠱࠽࠻࠻ࡃ࠼࠷ࡂ࠷࠳ࡁ ࡂ࠽ ࠰ࡃ࠷࠺࠲ ࠱࠯࠾࠯࠱࠷ࡂࡇߺ ࠹࠼࠽ࡅ࠺࠳࠲࠵࠳ ࠯࠼࠲ ࡁ࠹࠷࠺࠺ࡁ ࡂ࠽ ࠾ࡀ࠽ࡄ࠷࠲࠳ ࠯ ࠰࠳ࡂࡂ࠳ࡀ ࠯࠼࠲ ࠻࠽ࡀ࠳ ࡁࡃࡁࡂ࠯࠷࠼࠯࠰࠺࠳ ࠼࠳ࡂࡅ࠽ࡀ࠹ ࠽࠴ ࡁࡃ࠾࠾࠽ࡀࡂߺ ࠱࠯ࡀ࠳ ࠯࠼࠲ ࠯࠱࠱࠳ࡁࡁ ࠴࠽ࡀ ࠾࠳࠽࠾࠺࠳ ࠺࠷ࡄ࠷࠼࠵ ࡅ࠷ࡂ࠶ ࠖࠑࠤ ࠯ࡁ ࡅ࠳࠺࠺ ࠯ࡁ ࡂ࠽ ࡁࡂࡀ࠳࠼࠵ࡂ࠶࠳࠼ ࠽ࡃࡀ ࠱࠽࠺࠺࠳࠱߻ ࡂ࠷ࡄ࠳ ࠳࠴࠴࠽ࡀࡂࡁ ࡂ࠽ ࡀ࠳࠲ࡃ࠱࠳ ࡂ࠶࠳ ࡀ࠯ࡂ࠳ ࠽࠴ ࡂࡀ࠯࠼ࡁ࠻࠷ࡁࡁ࠷࠽࠼߼

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Meadow Creek Cedar Ltd. is hiring Logging Truck Drivers (long haul) $23/hr 40hrs/ wk. Mail: Box #970 Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0. Fax 250-366-4241

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Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

Administrative Assistant Waneta Site Office - Trail Reporting to the Projects Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Waneta Expansion Project (WAX) document submittal review process. This will be a term position for the Waneta Expansion Project. The duties of this position will include distribution and tracking of documents, data entry, and file preparation, audits and maintenance. The successful candidate will also be required to assist with a wide range of administrative support services.

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The ideal candidate will have at least three years administrative experience working with construction documentation. Knowledge of construction terminology and familiarity with submittal review processes is a requirement.

Dental Hygienist required for Mondays and possibly two half days on Tuesday & Thursday February 6,2012. Please drop off resume to Dr. Zarikoff’s ofﬁce 515D Vernon St. Nelson BC or fax to 250-352-5886

The candidate must have experience in document control and records information management and knowledge of ARCS and ORCS filing 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 for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is December 19, 2011.

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Please refer to Job #1111 when submitting your application.

ATCO Wood Products Ltd. is an SFI certi¿ed, family owned company located in Fruitvale, BC with over 50 years of history in the Forestry and Wood Products Manufacturing Industries. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.atcowoodproducts.com. Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with quali¿cations. Please submit your resume to: Kris Harvey P.O. Box 460 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 or e-mail to: info@atcowoodproducts.co (No phone calls please)

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Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The operation at Trail, British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest and most efficient integrated zinc and lead smelters. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com. We are currently seeking qualified individuals in the roles of:

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Teck offers an attractive compensation and benefit package including relocation assistance. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resume, a copy of their Grade 12 or GED certificate, a copy of their WHMIS certification and Interprovincial trade’s qualification by December 31, 2011. To apply, visit the Teck website at http://www.teck.com/careers and select location Trail Operations.

Busy Building Supply Co, is looking for a delivery truck driver. This position requires a class 1 with air, Hi Ab experience, crane certiﬁcate, general vehicle maintenance pretrip inspections, helping to load and unload and warehouse work when not driving. Please include a clean abstract with your resume to: Maglio Building Centre 29 Government Rd, Nelson BC, V1L 5L9. 250-352-6661 (p) 250-352-3566 (f) Attn: Dominic Email: dom@maglio.ca

Class 1 or 3 License required.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

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For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Deadline for submission is December 23, 2011

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NELSON: 800sq/ft & 2 parking spaces. Extras incl. level entry & deck. Rent negotiable for long term lease. 825-4605

Help Wanted

Vernon Dodge, a busy automotive dealership in Vernon, B.C. requires an experienced Service Technician with the following qualities: Motivated Journeyman Technician, Dodge/Chrysler experience is an asset, a proven track record in a ﬂat rate shop. Vernon Dodge provides a comprehensive salary and beneﬁts package to the right individual. Contact Ron Russell, Service Manager ron@vernondodge.com or 250-503-3310

El Taco needs a full time cook with 3yrs experience cooking a full range of authentic Mexican food. Must be able to work weekends, closing shifts and adhere to all health standards Speaking Spanish an asset. Salary: $17.50/hour Mail, email or drop off resume 306 Victoria St, Nelson BC V1L 4K4, eltaco@shaw.ca

Gerick Cycle and Ski seeks a responsible person to ﬁll a part time merchandising /sales/cashier position. Experience in clothing & ski sales an asset. Please contact Ross McNamara or Charles Arnold at 250-354-4622 or info@gericks.com.

Career Opportunities

RN’s & LPN’s Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar / Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families, we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Join us in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia.

ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR A collaborative, technology-based position for a skilled project manager—Castlegar Working closely with Student Recruitment and Marketing staff, you will take responsibility for our integrated enrolment process—starting with a potential student’s first awareness of the College through to application, registration and ultimately graduation. To do this, you will head up the day-to-day activities of the Admissions and Records staff as well as the Financial Aid Office. Using up-to-date technology, project management processes and effective communications plans, you will lead change initiatives.

In addition to a relevant degree, you have at least 5 years’ experience in integrated student recruitment. A proven change and project manager, you are skilled at using the web and social media strategies to reach your target audience. You also bring leadership, supervisory expertise, a background using technology-based systems and the ability to build a collaborative and effective team. Closing date: January 13, 2012.

ADMINISTRATION SKILLS TRAINING INSTRUCTOR A flexible part-time contract position (January 2012 to June 2012) Offering courses at our Nelson, Tenth Street Campus or online, you will teach in Continuing Education’s Administrative Skills Training Certificate program. Your course load may include topics from introductory keyboarding, introductory computers and internet, and records management, to administrative procedures, accounting and business communications. You have a degree, an instructor’s diploma, at least five years’ office experience and at least 2 years’ successful post-secondary teaching experience. A strong

background in Windows XP and MS Office is expected, as are excellent communication and business letter writing skills and experience using the internet as a communication tool. Ideally, your qualifications also include a certificate in applied business technology and experience with accounting and course management software. Above all, you have a proven track record of applying a learner-centred approach, especially to online instruction. Closing date: December 10, 2011.

TRADES RELIEF INSTRUCTORS Substitute, short-term and on-call positions in our Trades Training program Joining our highly motivated School of Industry and Trades Training team, you will instruct classes in our Metal Fabricator or Plant Operator programs, on an on-call relief, substitute and short-term basis. In addition to high school graduation and Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Certification, you have at least 5 years’ practical experience in your area of

expertise. Computer literacy, as well as the initiative and dedication to providing a quality and motivated learning environment round out your profile. An instructor’s diploma, BC Teaching Certificate, teaching experience, strong leadership skills and curriculum development abilities would enhance your candidacy. Closing date: December 31, 2011.

RELIEF WEEKEND ATTENDANT(S) A varied part-time opportunity for a organized and independent worker—Nelson Working at our Nelson campuses, you will provide relief and on-call coverage for campus weekend attendants. You will be called on to open and close the campus, provide clerical support to the main office, assist students on campus, provide basic custodial work and take on other duties as assigned by the Nelson Campus Manager.

applied business technology or office administration program and six months to one year of related experience, you have a typing speed of 50 wpm and proficiency in Window XP and Office 2007. Personable, organized and independent, you are able to courteously meet with students, staff and the public, even while setting priorities in the face of conflicting demands.

Along with high school graduation, one year in an

Closing date: December 17, 2011.

CLERICAL OPPORTUNITIES On-call and relief opportunities for a skilled multi-tasker—Nelson Reporting to the Manger of the Nelson campuses, you will provide relief for clerical support positions at the Silver King, Tenth Street and Kootenay School of the Arts campuses in Nelson. In addition to high school graduation, you have completed a one-year office administration/applied business administration technology program, with at least one certificate option (16-week option in either bookkeeping or word processing), although both are

desired. Equipped with 1 – 2 years’ experience, you have built proficiency in Windows XP, MS Word and the Internet, as well as a typing speed of 60 wpm. An office management diploma, accounting experience and switchboard experience would be assets. A motivated and collaborative team player, you have excellent attention to detail and are able to courteously meet with students, staff and the public. Closing date: December 17, 2011.

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NELSON: Gyro Park, Lake View Apartment. 1 or 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, private entrance, shared laundry, clawfoot tub and internet. Semi-furnished, if needed. Park-like setting. NS/ NP References required. Available Jan 1st $1,100/mo all inclusive. Call 352-0776.

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Cottages / Cabins Near Whitewater Ski Hill: Fully furnished cottage on acreage. Bdrm, sittingrm, bthrm. TV, micro, fridge etc. Kitchen use in house. Wkly housekeeping & laundry incl. No internet or cell service avail Ref required. Avail Jan 1- Apr 1/12. 250-352-0147

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NELSON: 1bdrm + den w/1bth furnished Waterfront Duplex on Johnstone Rd. w/private beach, ﬁre place, wood stove & shared laundry. NS $1175/mo + utilities Avail. Immediately 352-2693 NELSON: 2bdrm /1bth furnished Waterfront Duplex on Johnstone Rd. w/private beach, deck & shared laundry. NS $1375/mo + utilities Avail. Immediately 352-2693

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DELIGHTFUL private cabin Pass Creek Rd, 2 bdr, recent reno, woodstove, W/D, internet, utilities extra, $850 month, evenings 250-359-6724 NELSON 12mile: Waterfront furnished cabin for 1-2 people Avail. until July 2012 NS/NP $650 util. incl. 250-354-4779 NELSON: Waterfront Acreage Clean townhouse on the beach w/large country kitchen. 2bdrm, den & bath upstairs, kitchen & living room on main ﬂoor. lots of parking (cars, boats etc), detached storage building incl. Located 5 mins from town on Johnson Rd. $1500/mo + hydro, uses economical green geo heat Avail. Immediately 352-5679 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, new windows, kitchen, bathroom & sundeck. $850. including electric. Ph 250-551-3336 Updated 2.5 bdrm Mobile Home, N/S, N/P, W/D, Adult Park, Ref required, 7 min to New carpet, Nelson on Granite Rd. $800.00/mth plus utilities. 250-352-0898

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Suites, Lower FAIRVIEW Nelson: 1bdrm, 2 blks from 10th St. Campus, on bus route, sm bdrm, suitable for 1 person. Incl. F,S, access to W/D. NS/NP. $625 incl. util. Avail Jan.1/12. 250-825-4424

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE Project: SLP T3 Acid Thickener Replacement Project Tank Installation Contract: CSA 002-10 C, C, O No 1 Owner: Teck Metals Ltd., Trail BC Contractor: West Kootenay Mechanical (2001) Ltd. 8131 Old Waneta Road Trail, BC V1R 4L5 Engineer: Amec Americas Limited 1385 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4C3 J.W. (Jakki) Van Hemert Telephone (250) 364-4207 The above mentioned Contract has been declared substantially performed as of December 2, 2011.

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LIVE SHOP PLAY • NELSON AND AREA •

THINK LOCAL FIRST

When you support local business, those businesses in turn support local organizations and causes who depend on local business support for their success. Local businesses provide in-kind donations, cash donations and indispensible contributions to many organizations within our communities. Locally owned businesses build strong neighbourhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbours and by contributing to local causes. As consumers, we have the power to shape our community by shopping local! Isn’t that an amazing thought?

“Selkirk College is blessed to be working in a region, the West Kootenay Boundary, where we are so supported by the business community. That can be as simple as businesses coming forward to donate to our Scholarship and Bursary Foundation or assisting and partnering with us on projects. Shopping local and keeping those business vital and alive and sustainable really does beneÅt the college by providing for those partnerships and that kind of support.” ~ Angus Graeme President, Selkirk College

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Our Daily Bread

Healthy Pets, Happy Pets

Christmas Eve dinner planned SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Our Daily Bread and Kootenay Christian Fellowship are once again hosting a community wide Christmas Eve dinner. This dinner is open to anyone who would like to attend and will be held at 5 p.m. at 812 Stanley Street. All guests will receive a first class dinner in a pleasant and homey atmosphere, plus a wrapped Christmas gift. Our Daily Bread is aware that there are some who do not experience the family environment that the Christmas season promotes. For some, family mem-

bers may have passed away or there may be extenuating circumstances where they are unable to make a journey to their family. At Kootenay Christian Fellowship and Our Daily Bread, they desire to create that family experience. During the Christmas season they receive the majority of our support to operate Our Daily Bread. Last year during this time, the community gave $23,000 in addition to the many in-kind donations. We greatly appreciate individuals and business for supporting this vital service within our community. Without this support they could

not operate. To host their Christmas dinner it costs approximately $4 per plate. Any donations received above the cost of the Christmas Eve dinner will go to providing meals throughout the next year. Our Daily Bread provides hot meals five days a week and other

vital services to the working poor, those looking for work, the homeless, and the families that are less fortunate. Your donation helps us to provide nourishment and care, personal support and spiritual help that can be the start of a new life for their guests. If you would like

to donate to the Christmas Eve dinner, send a cheque to Our Daily Bread, 812 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N7 or donate online at kootenaychristianfellowship.com. If you have any further questions, or would like to volunteer for the dinner please feel free to call 352-7700.

Valhalla Path Realty 280 Baker St., Nelson, BC

(250)354-4089

valhallapathrealty@telus.net IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

$346,900

This beautiful family home has been tastefully updated on both ﬂoors offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is excellent suite potential or lots of room for the whole family. The yard is wonderful with a great mix of lawn, shrubs, veggie garden, deck and patio plus 2 large sheds. Everything here is move-in ready. Great value and conveniently located near schools and bus stop.

Call Wayne

250.352.7861 250 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

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Some of these KAAP pets have been in our care way too long! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they all could ﬁnd their forever homes and families in time for the holidays? If you have room in your home and your heart for one of these deserving souls, please contact KAAP today for more information and to arrange a visit in their foster home. Let’s get them home for the holidays. More information is on our web site at www.homes4animals.com, and KAAP’s Facebook page has frequent updates. Also, check out KAAP’s “Nelson Community Pet Rehabilitation Project”, a brand new program funded by the Osprey Community Foundation to help our community’s hardto-adopt pets.

NEW PRICE!

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Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com

$189,500

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Priced $25,000 below recent appraised value this home currently has 3 self contained living spaces. In need of some TLC but offers the right buyer a great opportunity to turn this home into a money maker.

Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

$569,900

Hidden on a no through road this house offers more than just a nice view. Every inch of this home has been carefully thought out from its grand master bedroom to the luxurious living area, this house aims to please. Inlaws, friends or income this house has you covered with a self-contained basement suite This is a must see to appreciate.

Call Norm or Lev A MOUNTAIN OF OPPORTUNITIES

Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

$530,000

Hidden in the trees of Bonnington this park like acreage is as rare as it is special. From its development potential to its mountainous beauty this is truly a specialty property. The 4 bed 3 bath home is well thought out, bright and is sure to please. In addition there is a wood burning sauna and a 16’3x 24’2 shop well equipped for the craftsman in the family. Opportunity awaits.

$269,500

Give the gift of safety for a friend’s or family’s pet. Custom engraved Pet ID tags are available at Nelson Farmers Supply, and proceeds go to help our animals.

Call Lev or Norm

BRAND NEW ½ DUPLEX, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com

Tildie

Boots

You have it all, 3 beds, 2 baths and even a yard for the kids to play in. This remodel of a single family home is now a Duplex and consists of 95% new building material, without an HST bill to pay! Close to Lion’s Park and Rails to Trails. Heated bathroom floor on main, Moen fixtures, brand new stainless steel appliances. Why spend all your weekends doing renovations? Just move in and enjoy your life.

Call James

Bella

DOWNTOWN CHARMER Save time, save money.

Visit our other Black Press sites Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com

$294,000

This cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is a nice blend of old charm with modern day upgrades. Many original features, a newer roof, a low-maintenance yard, and only 2 blocks to Baker Street. Call Yara or visit www.NelsonLocal.com

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RHC Realty

Serving Nelson, Kootenay Lake, Slocan Valley & area since 1908

250.352.7252 www.rhcrealty.com TREED BUILDING LOT

BEAUTIFUL RIVER VIEW

Helping Local Kids

NEW HOME

SOUTH SLOCAN

NEW LISTING

ACREAGE

0.51 acre heavily treed property at the corner of Alexander Road & Chanton Road just East of Procter. This area has tremendous recreation adventures at your door step. See virtual tour on our website www.rhcrealty.com

Build your dream home on this exceptional gently sloped 2.97 acre river view lot. There is already a road roughed into the property which will assist you in minimizing your development costs. This site is partially treed for privacy with the option to improve your view.

Located minutes from Nelson, this beautifully ﬁnished brand new 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sits nicely upon a spacious 127 x 199 view lot. Too many features to mention. All these extras make this home one that is truly in a league of it’s own. HST included.

Cozy 880 sq. ft. house on a nice big 82.6’ x 130’ lot. The two bedroom home has a wood stove in the living room and partial basement that’s great for storage. One car garage and patio on property. Call Dave all for only $169,000

Outstanding home on 2.5 landscaped acres just minutes from Castlegar! Whisper Creek log package with separate garage, hot tub, pool, wrap-around deck, vaulted ceilings, stone-faced ﬁreplace, etc! Call Lorne or Drew $699,900

NEW STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME

BUILD YOUR TIMBER FRAME HOME HERE

A LOT OF POTENTIAL

CLASSIC NELSON HERITAGE

FAIRVIEW TOWNHOMES

Open layout, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite counter tops throughout, soaring 9’ to 10’ ceilings, large gas fireplace, 5 piece ensuite, main floor laundry, walk out basement with under slab heated floors, large deck & covered patio, fully landscaped yard. Call Laura $895,777 inc. Net HST

4.29 treed acres with several benched building sites. A shared water line with a hook up on the south west corner. The underbrush has all been cleared out and it looks just like a park. Astounding view of Kootenay Lake and mountains.

This 75 x 110 foot corner lot has alley access and offers expansive views of the exceptional Valhalla Mountain range. There is a variety of fruit trees, bushes, along with mature cedars and is one block from the lake and hiking trails. Make this dream a reality!

Call Brady 169,000

Beautiful 3-4 bed, 2 full bath heritage home with many tasteful updates, conveniently located, & close to all amenities. Off street parking for 2+ vehicles. Call Christine $429,900

Choose from two townhomes in upper Fairview, backing onto the new Davies Street Park. 2 and 3 bedroom units with 3 bathrooms, large covered decks and great lake views. Units also have laundry and garage.

CHARACTER LIVING

PROCTER WATERFRONT

DOWNTOWN HERITAGE CHARMER!

A HOME BUILT FOR MAXIMUM ENTERTAINING

MOVE IN RIGHT AWAY!

Newer home situated in Upper Fairview with hardwood ﬂooring & wood trim, stylish design, and vaulted ceiling. Potential to occupy as a 3-4 bedroom single family home or with current basement suite. Call Glen $445,000

Two level, two bedroom home built in 1994 sits on at .75 acre property with 84.50’ of frontage on Kootenay Lake. Covered parking, two decks, workshop and a one bedroom year round rental or guest cabin Call Dave $559,000

Late Victorian style 4 bed. 2 bath family home sits on a level, landscaped lot very close to downtown. Same owner for over 30 years, this restored and updated home must truly be seen to be appreciated!

Call Lorne or Drew $479,500

Living room is surrounded with windows for spectacular lake views, gas fireplace with maple entertainment center, circular maple staircase, walk out basement, under slab heated floors. Large ensuite, soaker tub, separate oversized shower, granite, two sinks, heated tile floor. Triple car garage for all your toys. Call Laura $895,777 inc. Net HST

Located at Taghum just 5 min. from town. Two bedrooms, hobby room, family room, deck areas, newer flooring, privacy, separate workshop and nearly a half acre. Seller can provide quick possession.

FRONT & BACK DUPLEX

RIVER VIEW

CONSTRUCTION TIME

WILLOW POINT LODGE

BE IMPRESSED!

Call Alan $89,900

Call Brady $157,900

Call Tad $550,000

Call Alan $179,900

Call Dave starting at $375,000

Call Glen $228,900

NEW PRICE!

2 bdrm/ 3 bath Front & 3 bdrm/ 2bth Back, Brand New Duplex located in Lower Fairview. With all the high end upgrades featuring, maple hardwood flooring, gas fireplaces with gas ranges, in-floor heating, copper sink vanities, views, privacy and the list goes on!

Just 8 minutes from Nelson and you get to enjoy a panoramic view of the Kootenay River. A 5 bedroom, 3 bath custom built home offers 2 bedroom in-law suite, sundeck, in floor heat and too much to list.

Over 1600 sq ft of home placed on a .09 corner lot needing finishing. This home has new concrete etched flooring, new windows, and almost all new electrical and new insulation. Bring your ideas to this 2 Story home with a basement suite and its own entry and large yard. A plan to finish!

Truly one of the West Kootenay’s premiere addresses, this timeless 5,300 sqft Edwardian Mansion on 3.4 acres was built by Colonel A.N. Taylor in 1920, and has undergone a 20+ year painstaking and loving restoration, now one of the most successful B&B’s in the Nelson area. Full ﬂoor plans and HD Video Tour.

Attractive family home on large, private lot with outstanding view. Quality is evident throughout this home. Four bedrooms, 3 baths, office, gourmet kitchen & multi-level decks. Situated close to all city amenities.

FAIRVIEW HERITAGE

PARADISE BY THE WATER!

FAIRVIEW CHARMER

HUGE HOME

A HOME WITH A VIEW

Call Lisa starting at $309,900

Call Tad $615,000

Call Lisa $199,000

Call PaulShreenan.com $849,900

Call Lorne or Drew $549,000

NEW LISTING

Pristine Fairview 2 BED, 3 BATH home, convenient to Lakeside Park, completely and lovingly restored. You’ll love the sensible, ﬂowing layout, modern kitchen w/ granite counter tops and the ample entertainment areas. Full ﬂoor plans and HD Video Tour available.

Call PaulShreenan.com $479,000

Glen Darough 250.354.3343

Alan Tarr 250.354.8489

Enjoy moonlit evenings and ﬁres on the beach in this 3 bedroom 2 bath modular home with a waterfront location. Featuring many recent updates, 10’x24’ workshop and private dock, all in pristine condition. Call Lorne and Drew $199,900

Christine Pearson 250.505.8015

Dave Buss 250.354.9459

Location, Location, Location. This 2 bedroom home is just blocks to Safeway, 7-11, schools, parks, the mall and downtown. Located in lower Fairview this 60x120 lot offers a great buy for first timer or downsizers. A must see.

Call Tad $284,900

Brady Lake 250.354.8404

Considering Buying or Selling? Call

Tad Lake 250.354.2979

Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076

4 bdrm/ 4 bath home located on a very large 86’ x 125’ fenced yard close to city limits in Salmo. This very nice home has a great ﬂoor plan with plenty of room to move around. 2 gas ﬁreplaces, wood stove, double garage and the list goes on. Do not want to miss!

Call Lisa $290,000

Paul Shreenan 250.509.0920

Laura Salmon 250.551.8877

Beautiful Post and Beam Lindal Home with new electrical, hot water tank, and updated kitchen and bath. Enjoy sipping your coffee on the wrap around deck and taking in the mountain and Kootenay Lake views.

Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606

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Call Christine $305,000

Drew Evans 250.505.2466

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