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The campaign has run its course and now it’s time to get down to decisions. Pundits agree this campaign was not the most exciting in our area’s history, but many important issues were raised and on Saturday our political fate for the next three years will be determined MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

This year’s municipal election race hasn’t had the controversy seen in past years, but two local political watchers are divided on what the outcome of Saturday’s election will be. “I think that the councillor race is going to be a surprise,” said former Nelson mayor Bill Ramsden. “I think that there will be some people that get in that everybody would think that they wouldn’t. I wouldn’t go out

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on a limb that I would say that anyone is going to win it, period, this time.” But 103.5 FM The Bridge news director Glenn Hicks doesn’t see much change happening around the council table. “There’s going to be a slight change,” said Hicks. “Put it this way, I don’t think there will be a political revolution. I think most if not all the incumbents have a very good chance of remaining at Story continues to ‘Regional’ on Page 25

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town to mountain town in search of a place to live, he ended up in the destination for old skiers. “I guess you could say I moved to Nelson for the lifestyle,” said Moynes. “I thought of moving to Fernie. For reasons more of economics I thought Fernie might be a better place to have a business, but I like the lifestyle here.” It was his love for the mountain lifestyle and the knowledge that Nelson was a make-work community

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Municipal election hopefuls were put in the hot seat Tuesday night as they participated in an all-candidates forum sponsored by the Nelson Star, 103.5 The Bridge and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. The clock was one of the biggest opponents for the participants as they began with a one minute introduction about themselves. Aspiring local politicians for regional districts Areas F and E participated in the forum with 10 Nelson city council candidates including John Dooley and Richard Rowberry. The only person not in attendance whose name will appear on Saturday’s mayoral ballot was George Mercredi. Glenn Hicks, news director for The Bridge, and Star editor Bob Hall took turns challenging candidates with some tough questions. Hicks asked Area E hopeful Josh Smienk about co-operation between the regional district and City of Nelson, and whether if he were elected the level of cooperation would continue or return to the past. Smienk said he felt there had been co-operation with the city in the past. Area E incumbent Ramona Faust was given the

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opportunity to respond, saying it had been a pleasure working with the city and added even when there are hard conversations there is a level of respect between the two parties. Hicks introduced a new feature to the forum which he called Stand Up and Be Counted, where questions were asked of candidates, who had to stand up or sit down to answer. Questions included whether councillors had rode the bus in the last six months, and not just for a photo opportunity, and if they would work actively as a councillor

for environmental sustainability. Many participants such as Dooley felt the Stand Up and Be Counted portion of the forum was “unfair.” Hicks responded by saying politics isn’t fair and “if you’re a good sport it could buy you a couple extra votes.” Area F director Ron Mickel, who is running for re-election, was asked by Star editor Hall about the growing RDCK bureaucracy and what he would do to keep the budget in check. Mickel responded by saying two big “gobblers” of funds for the area are the

recreation centre and solid waste services. He said once the new waste services are implemented the area will be saving $1 million a year. Mike Keegan, who is running against Mickel, was asked about the modern realities of community living and residents of the regional district who want similar service as the city, but don’t want to pay the price. Keegan replied by criticizing some of the costs of the new solid waste services Story continues to ‘Small’ on Page 9

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AREA G

For the past few weeks the Nelson Star has been introducing the candidates in the upcoming municipal election. Leading up to this Saturday we have asked the candidates in the races for Nelson city council, Regional District of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Lake school board to introduce themselves to our readers and provide us with what they feel are the top three issues in the campaign. We conclude with RDCK Area G where incumbent Hans Cunningham is being challenged by Mark Bennett and Werner Kraus.

Mark Bennett tired of rising taxes and no vision

live next to the Salmo River at Porto Rico (Ymir) where I make my living as owner of the Underground Coffee Company. I roast organic coffee and also have a coffee shop in Rossland as well as a forestry/environmental/recreation consulting company. I grew up in Penticton and worked there first for the regional district and then for BC

Parks as a ranger. I moved permanently to the Kootenays in 1993 and was employed as a forest tech for a number of years and then started my own low impact salvage logging company. I turned back to my parks roots and held numerous parks management contracts and a trail co-ordinator position. Education wise, I have two

TOP 3 ISSUES

portant to act before we must react to problems which arise.

#1. Sustainability. The RDCK has failed to be proactive with respect to environmental issues as well as the promotion of sustainable land use and recreation. It is more and more im-

#2. Accountability/responsibility. I am tired of the runaround from officials when attempting to have issues addressed. It is time for the officials to step up and act rather than avoiding is-

sues affecting the residents of this area. #3. Taxes. Our property taxes have become unaffordable with no apparent justification for the level of taxation. I see other jurisdictions with far lower taxation rates that receive more services as well. There has also been

Werner Kraus wants change

y name is Werner Kraus and I have been a resident of Area G for 34 years. I was born in West Germany and moved to Canada in 1972 by way of Australia. After three years in Vancouver we made a break with big city life and moved permanently to the Kootenay. My home, a hobby farm, is located on a large parcel of land suitable for creating a very large garden. Shortly after coming here I found employment with Teck

TOP 3 ISSUES #1. Working for more open accountability for our tax money. Where to and to whom is it going and do we as taxpayers get a return benefit? An example is the $2,500 grant for establishing a community garden next to Ymir school house. All we got is lots of uncared, dried plants. #2. Keep the Canex landfill open and make it free for local residents to use it. Under pres-

Cominco. Over the past 34 years I had a number of jobs with Teck, mostly in maintenance and machining. On March 19, 2012 I will retire from Teck. My daughter Jessica attended elementary school in Salmo and graduated from L.V. Rogers. My main reason for running in this election is the lack of sustainable vision for the future of our area. We need change in so many ways and the time is now.

ent plans we will have to take our garbage to Castlegar or Creston. Only Ymir’s small transfer station will remain. Illegal dumping will become uncontrollable and very costly to clean up. #3. Giving support for local food security. Help reestablishing farming co-operative for local food producers. With the whole world in ever increasing turmoil we have to go and do it ourself and not wait for outside help in the long run. A 100 kilometre diet may be needed.

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years toward an engineering degree, a diploma from Selkirk College in recreation, fish, and wildlife, and a diploma/degree in geographic information systems. I am just completing the final credit for this degree. I have courses in business, law, and project management. I have lived and am raising three children at my current

location since 1999. I have watched my taxes rise dramatically and fail to see any value in that tax dollar. I see no vision in the current government with respect to sustainability and no accountability. I have decided to end my complaining and do something about it. I will act, answer tough questions, and provide better value for the tax dollar.

an alarming number of “negative option” tax increases in the past year or so whereby tax increases are announced for various initiatives and we are required to gather sufficient signatures to oppose it. This is wrong for the cable companies and it is wrong for our government.

Cunningham’s list of accomplishments long

ans Cunningham is the long serving director for Area G of the RDCK and is running for re-election on November 19. Hans is a former educator, having retired after a 36 year career as a classroom teacher, administrator and computer specialist. Always

active in civic affairs, Hans has worked for many organizations. Locally, he has been on the executive of the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, as well as president of the Ymir Community Association. Hans was a charter member of the Ymir Fire Department when it was formed in 1969, and was chief from 1973 until 2009, twice receiving the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal while serving in this position. Hans believes that local government is the most important order of government since it is the level closest to the people. Working to increase the abilities of local government and its relationships with the other orders of government is Proﬁle continues to ‘More’ on Page 5

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The first full blast of winter caught local drivers off guard this week, as it usually does. Between 6 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Nelson Police Department responded to five weather-related crashes, two involving single vehicles and three multiple vehicles. None resulted in injuries, although there was substantial damage. Thursday morning saw another multiple-vehicle crash with no injuries. Sgt. Howie Grant says every year drivers seem to need time to adjust. “It’s very typical. People tend to go way too fast. You don’t want to go down the steepest hill in Nelson, even if you have a four-wheel drive, because you will slide.” Grant advises sticking to well-plowed bus routes. “Don’t bother going down Cedar Street from Silica,” he says. Meanwhile, RCMP Cpl.

Police are urging drivers to slow down and use common sense on our newly covered winter roads. Bob Hall photo

Dave Barnhart of West Kootenay Traffic Services said Thursday morning his colleagues responded to a series of single vehicle crashes, including one on the east end of the Taghum Bridge. A vehicle went backwards into the rock wall by the intersection of Highway 3A and Granite Road. There was also a rollover at South Slocan. Neither incident resulted in injuries. Barnhart agrees people

often exhibit collective amnesia about winter driving when the first snow hits: “It sometimes takes a little bit [to sink in], and a few examples to show them.” He added freezing rain overnight Wednesday made things more slippery, creating “challenging” conditions for motorists and highway maintenance crews. Forecaster Ron Lakeman of the Southeast Fire Centre measured nine centimetres

of snow in Castlegar, and figured a similar amount fell in Nelson. He said another wave of moisture was expected last night, “so there could easily be another five or ten centimeters of snow.” Snow is expected this morning, but should ease off in the afternoon. The weekend is trending colder, but drier. There is a chance of flurries Saturday night and Sunday morning, although it isn’t expected to amount to much, Lakeman says. “It could be the coldest air mass we’ve seen so far this year. It’s tough to say if it’s going to be a true arctic outbreak, but definitely has the makings.” More significant snow is expected Monday and Tuesday. “Winter is here, there’s no debate on that,” Lakeman said. Whitewater Ski Resort is tentatively set to open for a sneak peak on the weekend of December 3 and 4, and then begin full operations on December 9.

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More work to do, says Cunningham Continued from Page 4 vital. Hans has worked for many years in this area. He is a past president and life member of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, a life member of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments, and president emeritus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Chair of the board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay for ten years, Hans now serves as one of the regional district representatives to the Columbia Basin Trust committee on review and publicity of the Columbia River

Treaty and possible changes. There are a number of initiatives that Hans would like to see completed in the next term. Completion of the Salmo supportive/affordable housing complex is a priority. The installation of night sky friendly LED street lights for Ymir will conserve energy and improve lighting. Completion of the cleanup just above the Ymir transfer station is under way. Hans wants to see parks service improvements as well as shutdown of the Canex landfill and its conversion to a composting facility. Seeing the library expand into

its new area is also important. Reducing our carbon footprint by the continued greening of our public facilities is needed. Installation of geothermal heating and other energy conservation improvements will help keep our facilities viable into the future. It is time for BC Transit to start a decent transit system to link the Salmo/Ymir area with Nelson, Trail and Castlegar. Hans is looking for the support of the electorate in this election. He urges the voters to invest in the future of Area G and vote to re-elect Hans Cunningham.

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Editorial No cause for complaint

anadians are great complainers. The weather’s too hot, the weather’s too cold. The dollar’s too high, the dollar’s too low. Taxes are too burdensome, services are not adequate. It’s part of our nature to always want to be better, so complaining isn’t always bad. Where there’s no room for complaint is on election day. Our democracy is not perfect and sometimes the choices on the ballot are uninspiring, but complaining about it doesn’t solve anything. It’s what we are given and to not take advantage of the opportunity is inexcusable. On Saturday we will elect representatives for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, City of Nelson and School District 8. By many accounts this is not the most exciting election race we have seen in recent times. The mayor’s contest typically sets the tone for all ballots and it never really did get out of the gate. It’s fair to have concerns about lack of choice and lack of passion, but the result shouldn’t be lack of participation. Like it or not, these are our choices and it’s your responsibility to mark an X. If you don’t, the complaint department closes and you get what you deserve. Though a bit of a sleeper, there is still time to catch up on the platforms if you happened to doze off during the last few weeks. You might find something that inspires a trip to the polls. At our website — nelsonstar.com — you will find an election tab that provides all the candidate profiles and stories which have run in our print edition over the last several weeks. Check them out and see who fits your vision for the next three years. With complaint we often look for blame. If you are one of those searching for a better community, you’ll only have yourself to blame if Sunday morning you are not satisfied with the outcome. The Nelson Star welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should not be more than 500 words long. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in veriﬁcation, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published. 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

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett

Jambalaya – Bob Hall

One final push at the forum

’ve sat through 17 years of political forums in this community and it never gets old. My wife can’t understand my enthusiasm towards these evenings that the majority find awfully boring. Part of the answer to my interest in these evenings is that I’m a political nerd. The personalities and issues of politics interest me more than most of my peers. For my friends it’s ambient noise, for me it’s a popular playlist. The best part of these public evenings is not necessarily the substance or the style, it’s the subtleties. I head to these events already knowing plenty about the platforms. That’s my job. When it comes to who gets my vote, however, these nights help by looking for the little things that are not always obvious. On Tuesday night, the Nelson Star, 103.5 The Bridge and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce invited candidates for city council, mayor, and Areas E and F to a night of questions and answers. It was a packed house at the Prestige Inn. Those fighting for electoral seats had an opportunity to sway those in attendance on their Saturday decision. Having a front row view, I was able to make a few observations that helped with tomorrow’s decision.

Determining the other five is much more difficult. Even perennial political underdog Charles Jeanes gave pause for consideration.

“For veteran councillors, it was disappointing to see answers that were more well-tested crowd pleasers than reasons to mark an X.” The two newcomers — Candace Batycki and Paula Kiss — not surprisingly lacked the substance of the incumbents. Some of the planks in their platforms look good on paper, but Tuesday night it was apparent some might be a little harder to pull off in the everyday reality of City Hall. Still, both women showed they are comfortable speaking in front of a crowd and provided some thoughtful answers. If Batycki and Kiss are both to earn seats Saturday night, that means an incumbent will fall. It wouldn’t be without justification. For veteran councillors, it was disappointing to see answers that were more well-tested crowd pleasers than reasons to mark an X.

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TIGHT RACE FOR COUNCIL

ight people are on the council ballot, so only two of them won’t be sitting at the table for the next three years. It’s unfortunate there isn’t more choice, but the good news is all eight are pretty strong. After the evening I asked one of my media colleagues, who is somewhat new to the community, which council candidate won the night. Without hesitation this journalist answered Donna Macdonald. I agreed. Macdonald’s experience is a huge asset for this community. She is wise and her responses Tuesday night were thoughtful. She is in a political league above everybody else on the ballot and it would be a major blow to this city if she was not returned to office.

or political observers, the race for Nelson’s mayor has long been a cage match. Exner vs. Macdonald, Exner vs. Macdonald II, Exner vs. Elliott, Elliott vs. Dooley, Dooley vs. Aaron... these battles had hatred and often times it was nasty. I’m not a fan of hate, but I do like to see passion in politics. Though challenger Richard Rowberry has stepped up his campaign from lark to listening to voter concerns, the mayor’s race can hardly be considered one. Though Rowberry did a fine job of answering questions on Tuesday night — we would expect nothing less from a theatre veteran — there was little substance in his presentation. Even though the challenge is not serious, incumbent John Dooley did have his game face on during the

forum. He answered the questions the same way he has when battling Elliott and Aaron, even getting a bit testy at points. One of the most impressive traits Dooley has in his political arsenal is ability to engage a crowd. For his opening, Dooley talked off the cuff, without referring to a written speech. Where some of candidates had a hard time getting their clunky rehearsed speeches within the one minute allotment, Dooley ended smoothly at exactly 59 seconds. Ability to speak and persuade is a very important tool for leaders. The mayor is one vote at the council table, but the mayor’s role as community ambassador outside City Hall is just as important. Few people can do it better than Dooley.

MEANWHILE, ON THE OUTSKIRTS

he results I’m most interested to see on Saturday night are those in Area E and Area F. As a Nelson resident I don’t get to vote, but the outcomes have the potential to have a significant impact on life within the city limits. Area E incumbent Ramona Faust and Area F incumbent Ron Mickel are both being challenged from ghosts of our stormy political past. A time when relations between the city and the RDCK were tense. Area E challenger Josh Smienk and Area F challenger Mike Keegan are both champions of lower taxes. There’s nothing wrong with that, except it can often translate into more icy relations when it comes to chipping in for city-funded services. It’s pretty easy for candidates to lead tax revolts, but the fallout is usually not what we expect and does long term damage. Whether a casual observer or political nerd, there’s plenty to think about when heading to the polls tomorrow. Good luck with your decisions. Bob Hall is the editor of the Nelson Star. He can be reached at 250-3521890 or bob@nelsonstar.com

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Skatepark support disappoints A city of 10,000 and a very small number showing support for Nelson’s Skatepark in the Aviva Support Your Community Contest. I’ve sent many emails out recently on the topic of the Aviva Community Contest in which our local Nelson skatepark idea is a contender. A winning spot in the contest would result in $100,000 to $150,000 towards the construction of the proposed skatepark. I decided I needed to expand my reach even further hence this letter to the editor. Currently, the competition is in its third round of voting which started on November 14 and lasts 15 days. You need to vote daily. The top 90 ideas will move into the finalists round (which starts December 5 and ends December 16) and from that pile, only the top 30 ideas with the most votes will be chosen to move into the judging phase. If we make it that far it will be a miracle. I say this because the competition has received little exposure and even less attraction, interest, or input since the doors opened on September 26. The results of round 2 voting left us in 24th position in the large funding category. The first position idea had 8,808 votes. Our lowly vote count accumulated over those 15 days was equal to about 236 people voting daily. That’s a pretty poor turnout in my opinion. The Nelson skatepark is an amenity that would be used by hundreds of people in

the Nelson area alone, never mind those coming to our city from the outskirts and/ or the tourists with children visiting plus those that will be driving right by the site at the NDCC as they travel on through. What a plus for Nelson. As a thriving, vibrant, active community, we should be able to easily triple or quadruple that vote count. I don’t skateboard and neither do my own two teenagers, however we know many kids who do and I would love nothing more than to see them outside showing off their talents and all of us enjoying the show as spectators. Where are all the people who are so active and vocal about health, activity and sportsmanship in this community? Where are all the supporters of hockey, skating, skiing and soccer? Where are all the business owners that would support Nelson hosting a skateboard competition every summer? Where are all the people who’ve been in contact, discussion and planning for this park over the past 10 years? Why is it that this sport feels so unsupported, unloved and under-appreciated in Nelson? Just because I don’t do something doesn’t mean I don’t love and support that others do! I am passionate about children being given every opportunity to do what they love. I’ve lived in this incredible proactive city for over 25 years, but I have to say now that I’m very disappointed in

the lack of interest this project has received (online and off ) and the years it has taken for Nelson’s youth to have a shot at such a park. I think it’s rather pathetic if truth be told so I’m really hoping this letter becomes an inspiration to hundreds if not thousands of people to register on the Aviva website and cast their votes today and every day for the duration of the competition. Yes, it’s a little like running a marathon, having to vote every single day, but I can assure you it’s a lot less tiring. And for all of you thinking you don’t have the time, I say this: as a taxpayer, I would rather contribute my time to the contest as opposed to contributing, once again, from my wallet. As well, for the majority who visit Facebook daily, just take an extra minute and do something wonderful for your community. They’ve even integrated the site with Facebook’s voting app found here: facebook. com/avivacommunityfund To view full details of the proposed Nelson skatepark in the competition, visit: avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/ acf11038. If you’d like to see some of the projects currently underway by the designers of our proposed park, visit New Line SkateParks and get a feel for what the park might look like day or night: newlineskateparks.com Thanks for listening, and please vote! Leica Nelson Nelson

SLUGS. To a North Shore business that hasn’t ﬁgured out how to disarm its alarm every single night. — Concerned residents

HUGS. To Dan for stopping and helping out when our cars were stuck in the snow storm last Friday night! — 2 Grateful Gals

HUGS. A very big thank you to Maglio’s for donating a brand new carpet to Emily’s class at Wildﬂower School. We appreciate your generosity! Thanks so much.

HUGS. To Matthew from Ymir who stopped and helped out after my car went into the ditch. — A Thankful Mother & Aunt

SLUGS. Serious slugs to the Dodge diesel pickup that backed into my Jeep Patriot in front of Save-On-Foods on the evening of Tuesday, November 8. If there were any witnesses please contact the Nelson police.

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SLUGS. To litterers, and by litterers I mean people that leave their dog’s poo, people that drop their cigarette butts, etc. HUGS. To people who reduce, then re-use, then recycle.

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RE-ELECT

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Art Field

School Trustee for Blewett, Taghum, and Salmo Over 50 years experience in Education

Municipal Election 2011: The Central School Forum

Candidates get one last turn at mic

Protect our Rural Schools

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VOTE ON NOV 19

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School trustee candidate Curtis Bendig was the ﬁrst to take the microphone at Central School on Wednesday night. MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Re-Elect Bob Adams for City Council

“Committed to Our Community” - Serving Nelson Seniors Branch #51, Seniors Co-ordinating Society, Social Planning Action Committee - Nelson and District Housing Director for 7 years, Childcare Board member for Childcare Resource and Referral Centre - Committees on Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Community First Health Co-op

Let’s Vote for someone with the KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY to MAKE a DIFFERENCE

RE-ELECT RON MICKEL, DIRECTOR AREA F For information or assistance (Transportation to and from Polling station)

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Nelson school trustee candidates answered some tough questions Wednesday as part of the final all-candidates forum for the local elections. The three trustee hopefuls — Bob Wright, Curtis Bendig and Bill Maslechko — were challenged by questions from the audience on class sizes, support for special needs students and innovative programs for schools. Bendig, who is a new face to the trustee race, said he has had a great experience campaigning over the past two months. He is focused on “fresh energy and new ideas” and is hoping to bring some new and innovative models to the table. Sustainability, which has

become a common theme through out the civic election, was also addressed by Bendig. Incumbent Maslechko focused on what has happened in his time as trustee. He said he believes the system is underfunded. Maslechko also spoke about how he’d come in when there was a $4 million debt and with budget transparency hopes that won’t be repeated. Fellow incumbent Bob Wright, who is a longtime resident of Nelson, spoke of his leadership skills and said that children and families at risk need to be given the support to succeed. A member of the audience asked all three trustee candidates who they are responsible to. Bendig responded by saying “everyone in this room

and everyone in the community.” Wright and Maslechko both said that while they are elected by the community they are responsible to the students. Council and mayoral candidates echoed themes heard at the other forums talking about transit, shopping locally, sustainability and affordable housing. The Occupy Nelson movement was addressed by the council hopefuls when Nelson Becker asked whether the occupiers should be allowed to stay at City Hall. John Dooley and Donna Macdonald spoke of the challenges the city had initially in dealing with the occupiers because they were a leaderless horizontal movement. Macdonald said the meetings have been “respectful”

and the city has approached it from a place of compassion. Council hopeful Candace Batycki said she helped facilitate the meetings for the rally in October. Paula Kiss said she would like to see the movement have more traction. She also questioned whether City Hall was the right place to be protesting as it’s not a financial institution. “Take the movement where their voice will be clearer and more effective,” said Kiss. The dog bylaw was also put to the candidates. Dooley said his dog Finnigan doesn’t like the bylaw, but he tells Finnigan there are other roads to walk down. Bob Adams said perhaps council needs to take another look at the bylaw. For more photos of the event see Pages 18 and 19

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Small business gets in the mix Continued from Page 3 and said, “I keep getting numbers that are outrageous.” Mickel responded by saying he didn’t “make up those numbers” and that they came from an engineering consultant. A question that saw some opposing opinions from council hopefuls was whether Baker Street should become pedestrian and service vehicle only. Newcomer Paula Kiss referred to vital and busy business areas in Europe which are pedestrian, service vehicle and transit only. Charles Jeanes said there is no problem if you eliminate cars — only a failure of imagination. Current councillors Robin Cherbo and Marg Stacey spoke out against the idea. Cherbo said businesses on Baker Street rely on the passing traffic and suggested running the streetcar down Baker Street. Stacey said a pedestrian only Baker Street would alienate some people like those with mobility issues. The abandoned former gas station sites around the city also received a lot of attention after a question was asked from the crowd about what the city was going to do about these contaminated sites.

Area F challenger Mike Keegan.

Kiss suggested possible tax incentives to encourage the land owner to clean up the site instead of abandoning them. Stacey responded by saying “if we could have done it, don’t you think we would have done it by now?” Some people in the crowd — that numbered just over 150 — responded

by saying “No.” Dooley said he’s not in favour of the city buying these contaminated sites because it then becomes the responsibility of the taxpayers to pay to remediate them. Hall asked Candace Batycki, who has been focused on environmental issues, about what she would do for small business in Nelson. She responded by saying that he’d gone right for her “jugular.” She said issues like affordable housing for employees to live in would be important to support small business. Other candidates were given the opportunity to respond and many emphasized shopping local. Donna Macdonald, who is running for re-election, spoke about the spinoffs of arts and culture for restaurants and other small businesses in Nelson and suggested the same might happen with green building. Hicks received another heated response from the participants and the crowd when he asked the participants which mayoral candidate they would endorse. Only Cherbo responded, by saying Dooley. The polls open at Central School on Saturday at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

An Open Letter to RDCK Area E Residents: Thank you for voting for me three years ago. It has been a pleasure working with many of you to create new opportunities and solve problems. I ‘ve been happy to provide seed funding, information and connections to support your great ideas. You are inspiring! It has been my vision to promote positive appreciation between the very different communities in Area E from Coffee Creek to Kokanee Park and Harrop-Procter to Blewett by keeping you connected with information about celebrations and events. I have been honoured to present your viewpoint to the RDCK Board of Directors and senior governments. My work with the RDCK Board and staff has allowed Area E to begin many new projects. It has been a rewarding 3 years!

RE-ELECT RAMONA FAUST NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Working in your community on your issues.

In the next 3 years, I will: • In¾uence important health care decisions in the region • Involve and inform the community • Keep a reign on taxes • Work to create ef½ciencies in waste and recycling • Promote integrated and streamlined transit delivery • Enhance Morning Mountain and Area E Parks • Pursue services to allow seniors to age in place • Collaborate on expanded programs for young families • Encourage business growth • Keep climate change at the forefront of decisions •Continue forest ½re mitigation around communities when funding is available

Keep me at the table, working for you! November 19th, 2011

Re-Elect Robin CHERBO Your Voice on City Council rcherbo@telus.net Twisted Tax Tango

As your director I have been concerned at the information circulated in the press and by mail regarding taxation in RDCK Area E. It may frighten young families and seniors. Many things in¾uence the total property taxes paid by Area E: increased home values, more properties being subdivided and taxed, and increased fuel and electricity costs as well as added services. In plain language, the overall taxation paid by the more than 1920 properties in Area E has increased by $245,200 over the last 3 years. Where did your taxes go? · A $110,228 property tax increase was directly attributed to a huge increase in waste and recycling costs, following implementation of the blue bag recycling program in 2008. That increase remains with Area E year after year I did not implement the bluebag program. Waste and recycling carried a $266,000 de½cit when I took of½ce in 2008. The de½cit is now erased. · A $53.000 property tax increase was due to no taxes being collected for building inspection in 2008. Similarly a $32,000 tax was not collected for Economic Development It wasn’t my decision to not collect these taxes in 2008 but I had to increase taxes in 2009 to compensate.

Blame is a waste of time. Let’s work together for Area E!

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Events

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

A live radio play of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed in the Slocan Valley. A stellar New Denver cast directed by Judith Ceroli will perform the classic on Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m. at Vallican Whole. Proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Foundation and Grassroots Grammas. Admission by donation will be a $10 minimum.

REEL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

The international Reel Youth Film Festival comes to Rossland on Saturday, November 26, featuring some of the best in international youth film-making, along with submissions from the talented youth of the West Kootenay. Admission is $3. The 2011 Reel Youth Film Festival is a collection of compelling and entertaining short youth films: animations, dramas, documentaries, comedies and a musical. There will be cash prizes for two local films: People’s Choice and Best of the Fest. For more info on the Reel Youth Film Festival and for film submission information visit ReelYouth.ca or rosslandcac.com.

NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898

Nov. 18th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records Nov. 19th - JFB U.K. DMC Champion

BORSCHT AND BAKING

Nov. 23rd - Krafty Kuts Album Release Tour Nov. 24th - Perfect Giddimani (Jamaica) with Ras Jyahson Nov. 25th - Shout Out Out Out Out & The Midway State Nov. 26th - Kingdom (Brooklyn, NYC) w/Ghostwhip vs Fluxo Nov. 27th - K-OS with full band Dec. 1st - Emotionz

LAST CHANCE FOR LUCAS MYERS’ DECK

Dec. 2nd - 1st Trax Tour

Lucas Myers will be presenting his one person show DECK: How I Instigated then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement at the Silverton Art Gallery on Friday, November 18 and at the Ymir Hall on November 26. All show times are 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available in advance for $10 in Silverton at the Cup and Saucer, and for the Ymir show at the Ymir Store and Eddy Music in Nelson. This will be the last opportunity to see this darkly hilarious take on the semi-urban small town milieu in the Kootenays before Lucas takes it on the road in the new year. WARNING: PHYSICS, PARTIAL NUDITY, POWER TOOLS. For more details go to pilotcopilot.com.

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Dec. 3rd - The Gaff with Busta Dec. 8th - Wackutt & Deeps Free Show Dec. 9th - Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms with Ben Fox

Dec. 10th - TBA Dec. 15th - The Automation w/Chinese for Travellers

SERIOUSLY FUNNY

Dec. 16th - Savage Blade with Leif Dec. 17th - Humans w/Vinnie the Squid Vancouver Dec. 21st - Atomic Hooligan

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Haven’t had your funny bone hit lately? We’ve got the remedy: Seriously Funny, a comedy show hosted by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Head to the Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street on November 30, where local comedic geniuses Bessie Wapp, Sheila Lane, Michelle Mungall and other wise-crackers such as Lucas Myers come together for a night of side-splitting, knee-slapping good times, led by the inimitable Lisel Forst as MC. Doors open at 6 p.m with the show starting at 7. Come early to mingle, place your bids in the silent auction of fabulous items donated by community businesses, and enjoy some refreshments and try some complimentary mouthwatering appetizers. Tickets are $20 and available at Otter Books, Eddy Music and the Women’s Centre at 420 Mill Street. All proceeds go to the longest running rural women’s center in all of Canada, where 60-70 women and children gather each week for support, resources and the centre’s great free store.

Market season isn’t over, it just moved indoors. Every Wednesday and Saturday until the end of November, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nelson Trading Company on Baker and Stanley streets you can find fresh produce, handmade items, jewelry, music, on-site massage, food, handmade products for body and home and more. If you’re interested in being a vendor at the market contact 250-551-6911.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Annual Christmas Bazaar. Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street. Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Coffee and muffins $3. 1 to 3 p.m. high tea $5. Bake shop, crafts, jewelry, books, mystery gifts available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone welcome!

Join the First Baptist Church for the 18th annual wild ‘n’ tame dinner at First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street. This evening is hosted by the men’s group and the proceeds go to various outreach initiatives. For those with less adventurous tastes there will be turkey and salmon on the menu in addition to the wild game. Tickets are $12 per person or $35 per family and are available at the church. Dinner is served at 5:31 p.m.

Marcia Braundy will be at Otter Books from 1 to 3 p.m. signing copies of her latest book. In Men & Women and Tools, Braundy — herself a tradesperson — explores male resistance to the inclusion of women in technical work. As part of her research, she conducted a group interview, used as the basis for dialogue in a play.

The Nelson chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Our guest speaker is Roger Oliver. He will speak on the topic of learning in retirement. For further information please phone Pat Reid at 250505-5561.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Looking for a way to stay in shape and have fun this winter? Join Nelson’s first indoor ultimate frisbee league. If you would like a taste of the game before signing up, head down to Lakeside fields where co-ed drop in games are held every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. till dark or Sunday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Celebrate your child’s development with individual play-based sessions for parents and children ages 0 to 5 with a trained consultant, to learn more about your child’s stage of development. Plus a special L.V. ROGERS ART DISPLAY Eight Grade 12 students from L.V. Rogers High School have their art presentation on Safe Sleep for Infants, and an open session of Mother displayed at the Nelson library. Come in to the TeenScene section and Goose. Drop in to the Brent Kennedy Learning Centre from 9:30 to have a look at these fabulous artists work. These pieces will be up til 11:30 a.m. for this free, fun and informative event. Book early for the individual sessions, as space is limited. Phone Penny at 250-226-7605 December. for appointment or info.

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CRAFT CONNECTION CHRISTMAS FAIR

Opening reception for the Craft Connection & Gallery 378’s annual Christmas fair of unique fine art and fine craft. Come out and visit with our talented artists and view their new work. The fair starts on November 25 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Nelson Eagles ladies auxiliary is holding their annual borscht lunch and bake sale. The lunch and bake sale will take place at the Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street on Saturday, November 19 from 11 to 2 p.m. There will be borscht, bread, apple pie and ice cream and a beverage for $7. If you really like the borscht you can by a litre for $8. All proceeds will go to the West Kootenay Women’s Association, the Nelson Community Services Centre and the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Would you like to see Jupiter and its moons, the Andromeda galaxy, or the remains of a super nova? Put on some warm clothes and come out to Taghum Hall for our Starry Night astronomy program. We will be setting up the telescopes at 7 p.m. on the following nights, weather permitting: November 18, 19, 25, 26, December 2, 3, 16 and 17. On December 10 we will set up early in the morning to catch the last full lunar eclipse until 2014. For more information call Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586, sumfun@telus.net or taghumhall@shaw.ca.

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Saturday, November 19

JFB In recent years the art of turntablism has spun off in myriad new directions, with techniques such as video scratching and instant sample creation representing a dramatic sea-change for the discipline. Few artists have been further to the fore of these fresh developments than Brightonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JFB, a scratch DJ and party starter extraordinaire who won the UK DMC championship in 2007 and recently in 2011. Allow him free reign to do his thing with a full range of equipment at his command, and the results will be utterly groundbreaking, but set him loose on two turntables and a decent scratch mixer, and the boy will set about producing results that are just as jaw-dropping. Catch him alongside regular collaborator Beardyman at one of their legendary Battlejam events, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bear witness to spectacular improvisational skills melded to ultra-cutting edge technology. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

Wednesday, November 23

The Royal is very happy to present Canadian singer songwriter Sarah Slean. As a child Sarah Slean was a gifted student of music. Now at age 34 with numerous awards, a handful of albums and a couple of university degrees, Slean has certainly proved her talent and devotion to her art. Showtime is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and liveattheroyal.com.

Capitol Season Series Presents MOVE: The Company Allemande Saturday, November 19 at 8 p.m.

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Following Sarah Slean, The Stowaways will be performing a late show. These guys fall in the Americana, folky, bluegrassy section of the music world and are set to show us a stompinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; good time on the dancefloor. Showtime is 10 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

Monday, November 21 The third and final show in Clinton Swansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threeconcert fall series is a performance by a nine piece horn driven band called Hornography. The five piece horn section supported by two drummers, electric bass and guitar will perform a 90 minute set of original music that has been inspired by the sounds of world beat and funk artists such as Fela and Maceo Parker. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

Tuesday, November 22 Hey Ocean is to many the quintessential West Coast band. With three Vancouverites at its core, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that their roots, their name, and many of their lyrics hark back to the Pacific shores they call home. Opening is The Belle Game, indie, folk, pop band from Vancouver and Montreal. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 and are available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and liveattheroyal.com.

Ellisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market and Cafe 523 Front Street Krafty Kuts Krafty Kuts is the most consistent international DJ to travel through Nelson. There has been huge support for him here over the years, making it one of his favourite stops on tour. After three long years in the studio he is releasing another full length album Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ride. Come check out the new music, some of which was showcased in the Shambhala Music Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fractal Forest this past summer. His shows are always successful â&#x20AC;&#x201D; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait on tickets. Doors open at 10 p.m. The first 100 tickets are $15, the remaining tickets will be $20. More ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Capitol Season Series Presents Ballet JĂśrgen Canada Anastasia Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 19 Opening this extended Unplugged Sessions is Plain, Simple and Fun composed of Earl Hamilton on banjo, Norm Richard on guitar and possible guests performing folk and bluegrass. They will be followed by Abby Cowan with Carol Street who played to a full house at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitar and vocal recital when Carol introduced her guitar student Abby. Max Hawk and The Raptors follow with folk, country and bluegrass. An extra hour has been added to accommodate The Stowaways, this young band has become a crowd favourite in Victoria and the Gulf Islands. Since forming last winter they have since become one of the busiest oldtime/bluegrass bands on the island, recording their debut CD on Hornby island.

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Sunday, November 20 Rockers, divas, and wailers unite. Come down to Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Bar and Grill every Wednesday and Sunday for the karaoke experience of a life time. We have a huge list of classics, top 40, country, rock, and hairband legends to choose from.

Tuesday, November 22 Calling all musicians to Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Bar and Grill for open mic jam nights. Amps, guitars and drums are provided. The music gets going at 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 24

Living history takes the stage at Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as Bob Wootton (Johnny Cashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitarist from 1968) and Vicky Wootton (Guitarist for June Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Carter Family) perform with their daughter Scarlett as well as Montana Leigh, and a drummer and bassist who together form The Tennessee Three. From the days of early stardom until his last years as a performer, Johnny Cash chose only to work with one lead guitarist and Tennessee Three depended upon him to provide Johnny with the unique sound that would come to be recognized by millions of fans over the world. Bob Wootton provided the unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;boom-chicka-boomâ&#x20AC;? guitar that classifies most of Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs. Opening the show is a local favourite, singer/songwriter Pauline Lamb. Music will begin at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets for the show are available for $20 dollars at Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or $22 at mountainthunderpresents.com. Tables are reserved with a dinner reservation, please call 250-351-5121.

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Nelson residents could be facing longer line-ups at the post office this holiday season. Postal workers and concerned members of the public rallied at the Vernon Street location on Tuesday in hopes of preventing the elimination of a full-time shift. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done here is moved a full-time job into a part-time job and taken a lot of the staff from the middle of the day,â&#x20AC;? Bruce Northcott, president of Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 790, told 103.5 The Bridge. Northcott met for consultation with Canada Post representatives at 3 p.m. Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The meeting was almost predictable. They call it a consultation, but they said their decision had been made. Actually, I believe February was the date on the paperwork,â&#x20AC;? he said. Northcott believes Canada Post decided to reduce the position a long time ago and just waited for the first person to transfer or retire. The reason for the cut is unclear as even Canada Post admitted in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting that the Vernon Street post office is the busiest in the Kootenays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cutting is not a lot of dollars. If you pump through another five to 10 customers youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make that back in parcels, and I told them that. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it make sense to go after that business instead of run away from it?â&#x20AC;? said Northcott. Despite the economic recession, Northcott said the five per cent dip in business is relatively modest.

The Council of Canadians joined the fray in front of the post ofďŹ ce on Tuesday. Megan Cole photo

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a trend. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it in all of the stations around the country and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re merging as much of the business to the city as they can and taking it away from our small towns and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason for it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a busy location and I could see it if we were slow and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t producing the numbers, but in a recession weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still coming up with the numbers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a goal of theirs to cut, cut, cut.â&#x20AC;? Northcott believes the cut will translate to longer lineups year round. Despite local concerns around customer service, John Caines of Canada Post told the Star there would be no impact to customers.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our overall reduction is about two and a half hours a day,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be no impact to our customers whatsoever. We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything that would impact our customers negatively. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the way to do business. We have to look out for our customers.â&#x20AC;? Caines didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when the decision was made, but did say counter transactions are down 10 per cent from this time last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letter mail is down and revenue at that post office is off. You have to look at the business realities of the situation and see how you can serve your customers in a more efficient manner,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Save the Date for this year’s Customer Appreciation Day! It’s our way of saying thanks to you for Shopping Locally Over 55 downtown businesses participating with amazing deals

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A Special Keepsake from November 11th Near the end of Friday’s Remembrance Day ceremonies in Nelson, a young girl — whose name might have been Caitlin — presented local veteran Walt Laurie with a piece of art. Laurie believes it was simply because he was closest, but he accepted it on behalf of all veterans. He’d like to better thank the young artist and express his appreciation. His phone number is 250-352-2435. Greg Nesteroff photo

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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 inkind 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? I have been on the board of Nelson Minor Hockey for 17 years and we have always had great support from local businesses and local volunteers. We couldn’t succeed without the support of local business. Our association hosts approximately seven tournaments each year, starting in October and running until the end of March. These tournaments range in size from six to 12 teams. We receive support from local business and they beneÅt from the visiting teams staying in local hotels, shopping and eating in our restaurants. It is great for our economy. Tony Maida, Nelson Minor Hockey Association President

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When you need to know WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY it’s happening The Nelson Star and 103.5 The Bridge are the number one trusted news source in Nelson.

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Nelson resident finds RCMP spy cams CASSANDRA CHIN Grand Forks Gazette Reporter

Two RCMP surveillance cameras containing sensitive photos found by a Nelson man have yet to be returned. The cameras were found in trees in Grand Forks near a trailer home rented by Dion Nordick, aka Buck Addams, and contained multiple images of various investigations. According to various sourc-

es, while one flash drive contained strictly surveillance photographs, the other held images from previous investigations, including dead bodies and a victim of domestic abuse. Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel, who is in charge of RCMP operations for the Kootenay Boundary, stated the cameras were placed outside the target’s property. “The RCMP were conducting a grow-op [investigation] and the cameras were placed on a

location outside of the targeted residence that was later subject to a search warrant,” said Seibel. “It was to show or capture images of vehicles going in out.” In regards to the alarming photographs, Seibel said he was unable to comment decisively on what happened. “The images [could have been] mistakenly left on after the officer thought he removed them, the equipment was faulty in the removal, or the images

were reimaged after being deleted,” explained Seibel. “Those options are probable, but there may be more.” Nordick and his lawyer Jesse Gelber of Trail, still have custody of the cameras and flash drives. Seibel pointed out that there has been correspondence with Gelber and Nordick, asking them to return the cameras. “We want the property returned immediately,” he said.

“I’ve heard through the broadcast on another media outlet Mr. Gelber is prepared to meet with the RCMP, providing we give him an explanation to the reasons that the cameras were set up. “I’ve contacted Mr. Gelber’s office, I’ve left a message… and will continue calling him until I can speak with him and attempt to arrange a meeting.” Nordick is currently facing no charges.

Saturday, November 19th Re-Elect MAYOR JOHN DOOLEY ReafÄrm your commitment to Nelson.

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Feature Our pride is showing!

Magazine a mirror on Kootenay life

We are proud to announce the addition of Martha Phelps, Certified Travel Consultant to Marlin Travel. After celebrating many years of service at BCAA Travel, Martha is excited to welcome her clients to Marlin Travel, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest retail travel chain. She brings with her a wealth of travel experience and superior customer service. Martha has over 28 years in the travel industry and you can bet that she has been where you are wanting to go. Combine her experience with Marlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive pricing and superior buying power and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a travel team that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. We welcome Martha as she begins her new journey with Marlin Travel.

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Cont. from Page 2 passion that grew into a business more than a business that started a publication.â&#x20AC;? Moynesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passion for mountain culture is something that people born in the Kootenays and those that land here share, which has given the magazine a unique audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though we do

run international pieces [in the magazine] and people do enjoy them, a lot of the feedback that we get about Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine is that people know the people in the magazine. It really is a magazine for the people of the Kootenays,â&#x20AC;? said Moynes. Like many new

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small businesses, es, the first few years ars of Kootenay Mountain ntain Culture were full ll of change and adjustustments. After seeing a couple business partners come and go in the early days of the magazine, Moynes was joined by current partner and co-publisher Mitchell Scott. With the addition dition of Scott in the winter of 2003/04 and local design firm Chris Rowat Design in 2005, the magazine started down the path that has now resulted in its 20th issue and a sister publication on the Pacific Northwest. Even though Chris Rowat Design is a Nelson-based firm,

KMC 10th anniversary edition

their notoriety extends into Europe and around the world. Rowat even spends time designing fonts that are specifically used in the pages of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mitchell introduced me to Chris and Daiva [Villa],â&#x20AC;? said Moynes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daiva is Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner and

sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our production mant ager. Chris a is one of the most talented detale signers that I sign know. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve know done stuff for museums in museu Germany and Germa architectural architec institutes and institute stuff. Theeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a highly soughtsou after, very talented design house. We feel extremely fortunate to work with them.â&#x20AC;? The showcase of local talent is obvious on every page as Moynes and the team at Kootenay Mountain Culture work to Feature continues on Page 21

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the year,” he said. “It’s something that we want to embrace because there might be people from around the world that will want to just subscribe online. It’s just another product that we’ll have to offer people. We’ll still print as well. We don’t see it as a one or the other thing. They kind of complement each other.” The road for the magazine has also led Moynes and his team to producing a new magazine which caters to mountain culture junkies of the Pacific Northwest. During the summer Moynes and Scott released their first issue of Coast Mountain Culture Magazine. “The Kootenay is a very special place. It didn’t need to become an outside magazine,” said Moynes. “We didn’t want to bastardize

Cont. from Page 20 produce a high quality publication. “Our magazines go quickly and people want to collect them,” he said. “We’re very pleased with our business model currently and we feel that with the high quality paper stock that we use and just keeping the quality high, we feel great for the future.”

GROWTH IN TOUGH TIMES

ince Kootenay Mountain Culture landed on shelves in 2002, the magazine industry has faced a lot of changes including the introduction of technology like iPads. But Moynes doesn’t feel like new technology is a threat to the magazine. He sees it as a complement to the current product. “We will have an iPad magazine within

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and make it something that it didn’t need to be. It doesn’t need to be the world’s biggest

“My life has been put together so I can ski, basically.” Peter Moynes KMC Founder

magazine, and yet we had all these opportunities with writers and photographers to do bigger things.” The team saw the opportunity to tap into an unclaimed market on the Pacific coast and produce a product that people living in that region could identify with. “We want it to grow and we saw the opportunity on the coast as being a very

good market,” said Moynes. “Nobody else was doing something that covered the whole Pacific Northwest and for us that was sort of a glaring hole that could be filled by our style of magazine, so we went for it.” Now that the 20th issue of Kootenay Mountain Culture is on the shelves and the snow is starting to coat the mountains around Nelson, Moynes will be getting back to what drew him to the

Kootenays. “I could say my house was purposefully purchased because I’m strategically located so that I can hit the ski slopes in 20 minutes,” he said. “You could say that my reason for all of this is skiing. My life has been put together so that I can continue to ski, basically. Being the photographer, publisher of a mountain culture magazine put me in the position that I can ski lots — as much as possible really.”

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Community Community First Health Co-op Wellness Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Centre Opens

Collaborating for health education MICHAEL JESSEN Special to the Nelson Star

Proving the Polish proverb that â&#x20AC;&#x153;two heads are better than one,â&#x20AC;? a unique example of teamwork has provided the City of Nelson with a community health education centre. More than a dozen organizations came together to create the Community Health Resource Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a one-stop information hub located in a room in the Community First Health Co-op Wellness Centre. Home to the ALS Society, Alzheimer Society, Arthritis Society, BC Lung Association, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation, MS Society, and Parkinson Society, the room has kiosks for

each organization to display its informational literature and local contact information. The pamphlets and other material provide guidance for both those suffering a chronic disease as well as people wanting to know how to prevent chronic diseases. The room also provides a meeting space for the groups and has a private consultation area with a television to view DVDs and a computer with Internet connection. The West Kootenay Brain Injury Association, Breast Cancer Support Group, Friends of Nelson Elders, Overeaters Anonymous, and the Seniors Co-ordinating Society also share use of the room. After more than five years in the planning, fundraising, and renovation

stages, the resource centre recently had its official opening. The resource centre received $28,586 in funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, the City of Nelson, and Areas E and F of the Regional District of Central Kootenay to finance wall, ceiling, floor and electrical renovations, as well as furniture purchases. Although the organizations compete with each other for public donations from the community, they realized they would each be more powerful by working together under one roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opening of the Community Health Resource Centre is a significant milestone for the Co-op,â&#x20AC;? said chair Deb Zeeben.

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Community Continued from Page 22 “It marks the first of what we hope will be many healthy solutions that we will be able to provide to the members and the community.” The room, and the building itself (a former BC Forest Service headquarters at 518 Lake Street), exemplifies the word co-operation — a trait the community of Nelson has more than a budding acquaintance with since the area is home to more than 120 registered co-operatives. If you have some spare time, you can be a part of this exciting initiative as the centre is currently open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with the help of volunteers. If you can volunteer, call Lora Whitney at 250-3523225 or email her at volunteercoordinatorcoop@gmail.com and the centre will be able to expand its hours. Community First Health Co-op was incorporated in 2003 in response to health service cutbacks at Nelson’s Kootenay Lake Hospital. The Health

Co-op vision is to combine traditional medical services and complementary medicine practices in a single location, with an additional focus on education and prevention for young and old alike.

“It marks the ﬁrst of what we hope will be many healthy solutions that we will be able to provide to the members and the community.” Debby Zeeben Health Co-op Chair

Health co-operatives have a proven record both in Canada and internationally for delivery of cost-effective, responsive, patient-centred, multidisciplinary care. In a 2007 article on co-operative health care delivery, researchers found that per patient costs were 17 per cent lower than fee-for-service, hospitalization rates were up to 30 per cent

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News Regional district outcomes will impact city Cont. from Page 1 the council table because there hasn’t been anything majorly polarizing or damaging for them.” In a sense this year’s election has gone green with issues of sustainability at the forefront. Council hopefuls Candice Batycki and Paula Kiss have helped keep green issues in the campaign. “Sustainability does seem to have taken a front seat here. I suspect more because council has just passed the Path to 2040 sustainability vision,” said Hicks. “There’s no harm in elevating sustainability. I think it’s a just thing. I certainly detected from the audience at Tuesday night’s forum that small business and the sustainability of Nelson’s commercial base is sort of being overlooked and overshadowed because of this big push on sustainability.” Ramsden said while issues of chickens and green building may be popular during the election, candidates need to get “back to basics.”

“Some of the issues are mom-and-pop issues and there’s long term planning issues that go into 2040,” said Ramsden. “I think the citizens of Nelson, young and old, believe in ‘take care of my streets, take care of my garbage and provide me police and fire protection.’” Both Hicks and Ramsden said the mayoral race between John Dooley, Richard Rowberry and George Mercredi has not been inspiring. “Perhaps it would have been nicer to see Richard Rowberry run as a genuine arts and culture candidate rather than as this spirit of John Houston and may have very well been more inspiring had Rowberry run as a full-on arts and culture mayoral candidate,” said Hicks. In the regional district, Hicks and Ramsden said the results of the election could impact the future of co-operation between the city and rural areas. “We’ve had some that were on the regional district that

didn’t like what the city was doing and didn’t want the city involved with them and they block what should happen,” said Ramsden. “Between the city and regional district there is co-operation that should happen and sometimes they can block that. I don’t see that in the present candidates. But we’ve had them in the

past that didn’t want to agree to anything the city proposed to make things work better.” Hicks said as things progress between the city and regional district, there is “bound to be more integration.” “My sense is that the regional district cannot live in isolation from the city. There are issues such

as transit and recreation and there needs to be stronger bonds there,” said Hicks. Election day is Saturday. The polls at Central School at 811 Stanley Street will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. For details on registration, visit the City of Nelson website at nelson.ca or contact City Hall at 250-352-8233.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION 2011-P-04 Police Janitorial The City of Nelson invites submissions from quali¿ed individuals or companies to provide daily janitorial services for the Nelson Police Department located at 606 Stanley Street. Quotations will be accepted by sealed hard copy or by e-mail to srorick@nelson.ca prior to Tuesday, December 6, 2011 @ 2:30 pm. Request for Quotation documents are available from: Finance and Purchasing Manager The Corporation of the City of Nelson Suite 101, 310 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 Phone No: (250) 352-8204 Email: srorick@nelson.ca Or the City of Nelson web site: http://www.nelson.ca/html/tender.html.

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Nelson police have arrested a 27-year-old man on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and uttering threats against a 13-year-old girl. Police say the victim was reported missing by RCMP from a neighbouring commu-

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nity and was found in Nelson. The offences are alleged to have occurred in the last week or so. The accused, who is well known to police, was picked up on Baker Street Monday. He appeared in Grand Forks court and was remanded until his next appearance Monday in Nelson.

Sgt. Howie Grant says although the suspect is transient, he has been in Nelson since the summer. The victim knew the suspect, who is also facing charges in an unrelated sexual case. He will be in Nelson court on July 4 on that matter, although Grant didn’t have any other details.

Healthy forests forum planned SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Selkirk College and its school of environment and geomatics invites the public to attend a community dialogue on BC forest management as part of the Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities initiative. It will be held December 1 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Selkirk College Castlegar campus in the staff lounge. Community dialogue sessions will be held across the province to constructively explore the expressed needs of concerned citizens, helping to determine if current management practices enable local forests to satisfy their public purpose. A wide range of knowledgeable forest leaders are raising concerns about

the future of BC’s forests and the potential impact on families and communities. This is an ideal forum to send or emphasize your message to forest land management. Attendees will hear from a panel of forest experts involved in forest land management as well as have an opportunity to work in small groups to share their ideas about the future of forest land management. Come voice your concerns on what forest lands management in West Kootenay and BC needs to ensure the health of your family and community. To learn more about the Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities initiative visit bcforestconversation.com or direct inquires to info@ bcforestconversation.com. As space for this event is limited, contact continuing studies at 250-365-1208 to reserve your spot.

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Jump rope’s new world order Nelson Rhythm Ropers get a week’s worth of valuable lessons in the sport’s latest moves from two of the planet’s top competitive skippers — Belgian twins Willem and Wauter Tack GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Members of Nelson’s Rhythm Ropers and other local students had the chance to learn this week from two of the brightest stars on the international skipping stage. Belgian twins Willem and Wauter Tack, 23, have competed around the globe and are now sharing their knowledge with others — particularly of a new style called fusion double-dutch, which combines skipping ropes with break dancing. Rhythm Ropers head coach Brenda Reid says her club first saw the pair a few years ago at the world championship in Australia, and encountered them again at the worlds in England, where they were part of the top overall team. “They have a different jumping and choreography style,” she says. “And their turning was very impressive. So we thought we needed to learn from them. We needed to take what they have and put it with what we have to make a better overall impression.” Reid says she tried to bring the duo here last year, but they couldn’t fit it into their busy schedule — in addition to frequent globetrotting, they were also attending university. The brothers have been jumping for 13 years, getting hooked after watching a friend practice. Jump rope is very popular in Europe generally and Belgium specifically, Wauter says. Their hometown of Oudenaarde has a popula-

Twins Wauter and Willem Tack, world champion skippers from Belgium who have put on workshops around the world, gave pointers in Nelson this week. Greg Nesteroff photo

tion of about 27,000, and a club of between 350 and 400 members — just one of many in the country. “If you go on the streets and ask people about jump rope, they say ‘ah, yes.’ They saw it once, or know somebody who does it.” Their club is a wide range of ages, some doing it competitively and others recreationally, Wauter says. In addition to coaching, the twins continue to compete professionally. The fusion style they teach started in Japan a few years ago, and was so far off the norm that Reid says initially people didn’t know what to make of it. “It scored really low in the competition because it didn’t fit any of the rules. Now it’s taken over the world.” However, the Rhythm Ropers needed help learning fusion as they prepare

for a new international competition next summer in Washington DC. Enter the twins to give them a crash course. “It really forces them to be creative,” Reid says. “You can’t copy moves from somebody else, so it pushes the limit on the kids using their creativity.” Wouter says teaching the basics isn’t hard: “We try to give them some ideas. I always say it’s like I roll the ball and they have to score. We give them something and they have to work it out and choose their own style.” Typically in Canada, rope turners adjust their speed to match the jumper. However, in fusion, the tempo stays the same throughout the routine. As a result, the movements are faster and something happens on every beat. “It’s going to make it

more interesting in the end,” Reid says. “It’s a big change, but some kids in our club have been to three world competitions already and need something new.” Reid says the excitement in the gym this week was “incredible” — unmatched since their first trip to the worlds. This was the twins’ fourth visit to Canada. They were in Toronto in 2006 and have been to Halifax twice, but never this far west. This year alone they have also been in Denmark, Sweden, England, Scotland, France, Portugal, Hong Kong, the US, Australia, and South Africa. “Since September we’ve been flying somewhere, staying three days or seven days, then come home for Story continues to ‘Twins’ on Page 28

KIJHL Stats League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 22 17 Castlegar 22 14 Nelson 24 14 Spokane 22 8 Grand Forks 20 0

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Upcoming Games Friday, November 18 Osoyoos at Princeton Summerland at Sicamous Kamloops at Revelstoke Golden at Columbia Valley North Okanagan at Fernie Penticton at Beaver Valley Grand Forks at Creston Saturday, November 19 Penticton at Nelson, NDCC, 7 p.m. Princeton at Kamloops Revelstoke at Kelowna Sicamous at Chase North Okanagan at Kimberley Fernie at Columbia Valley Creston Valley at Golden Castlegar at Spokane Sunday, November 20 Nelson at Beaver Valley Columbia Valley at Golden North Okanagan at Creston Valley Penticton at Castlegar Grand Forks at Spokane Chase at Kamloops Osoyoos at Kelowna

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The Nelson Junior Leafs have some work to do if they want to climb back up the Neil Murdoch Division standings. For the first four weeks of the season the local juniors enjoyed the penthouse of their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League division. A recent rough patch that has seen the team go 4-50-1 in its last 10 games has dropped the Leafs to third behind Beaver Valley and Castlegar. Rookie Carson WilThough well ahead of lians has been one fourth place Spokane and of the team’s bright with Grand Forks lookspots of late. ing to be doomed to the basement for the remainder of the season, it appears the top three Murdoch Division teams will be slugging it out for first place. The Leafs are back on home ice this Saturday at the NDCC taking on the Penticton Lakers. The Leafs beat the Lakers earlier this season 4-0 in Penticton. Game time is 7 p.m. On Sunday the Leafs travel to Fruitvale to tussle with Beaver Valley.

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Each country and coach presents a different teaching style and they tailor their program accordingly. They have also hurdled the language barrier: usually English is spoken, but failing that, they use hand signals and pick up a few key words: “We always try to learn the basic words: hi, no, big, small, and then you can teach a little bit.” Reid says she was especially impressed the two spent as much time with the youngest kids as with the older ones: “Our young kids will just blossom. I think it’s really neat they’re willing to work with all levels.” The brothers leave Nelson today after a week. In addition to working with the Rhythm Ropers, they did demonstrations at local schools and spoke to Reid’s class at South Nelson about Belgium.

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Kootenay Lake Levels November 16, 2011

Pee Wee Hockey Player Off to the NHL

Colin and the Canucks

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: 1742.53 ft 7 day forecast: Up 18 inches. 2011 peak: 1751.71 ft./2010 peak: 1748.68 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1742.37 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 18 inches.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

Megan Cole photo

Greg Wheaton, Ron World and Andrew Butz of Save-On-Foods in Nelson help Colin Cockburn celebrate his big prize.

MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

A young Nelson hockey player has won Every Kids Dream. Colin Cockburn’s mom Wendy entered his name in the Every Kid’s Dream contest at Save-On-Foods, which had the grand prize of skating with the Vancouver Canucks, standing on the blueline with the team during the national anthem, meeting the players, two tickets to the game and $500 spending money. Even though Colin is a boy of few words, the joy was obvious in his smile. “I was pretty excited,” he said. Instead of jumping or screaming with joy, Wendy said Colin couldn’t believe he’d actually won.

The 12-year-old has been watching the Canucks for the last five years and said they’re his favourite team because they’re from BC. “I can’t wait to meet Ryan Kesler. He’s my favourite player,” said Colin. Getting to skate with NHL players is any hockey player’s dream and it’s one that Colin is really excited about. “I am really looking forward to skating with them,” he said. After skating with the players and standing with them during the anthem, Colin will head to the stands to watch the Canucks take on the Ottawa Senators. He’s confident his team will win. Colin heads to Vancouver this weekend to enjoy his prize.

Been There DONE THAT First hand reports from local travellers

CRUISIN’ AROUND THE MED By Ken and Shelley Wenger

RADON IS IT IN YOUR HOME?

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into your home undetected. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. The only way to know the radon level in your home is to take a simple and inexpensive test. Learn how to protect the health of your family from the risks of radon exposure.

Attend our FREE public health forum:

November 23, 2011 - Wednesday Hume Hotel, 422 Vernon St., Nelson, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Topics and forum speakers include: • A Story Unfolded: Radon in Canada Ms. Winnie Cheng, Regional Radiation Specialist, Health Canada • Radon and Your Health Greg Baytalan, Air Quality Specialist, B.Sc., C.P.H.I.(c), Interior Health Authority • From Testing to Mitigation Allan Dobbie, M.E.Des (Arch), MRAIC, Senior Consultant, CMHC • Moderator: Menn Biagtan, MD, MPH, British Columbia Lung Association

FREE RADON TEST KIT & REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS RSVP by phone 1 800 665 LUNG (5864), or email info@bc.lung.ca PARTIAL FUNDING OF THIS PROJECT WAS PROVIDED BY HEALTH CANADA

AW...The Mediterranean!! What better way to experience it than to cruise it. A few weeks ago we flew into Barcelona and boarded the Legacy of the Seas cruise ship for an experience of a lifetime. Our first stop was Toulon, France, a quaint little fishing village. Next stop Villa, France. From here you can visit Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes and also check out the most incredible medieval village situated on top of a rock cliff, The Village of Eze. From this port we headed to Livorno, Italy. From here you can visit Pisa, Florence and Tuscany, awesome! Back on the ship, we headed to the port of Civitavecchia where you catch a train to Rome. What can one say about Rome but it’s incredible. This was our third time to Rome and it doesn’t ever get boring. The Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, the Pantheon and of course the Vatican. We definitely recommend hiring a tour guide for this stop as they can arrange for you to see it all in the one day. We have done it ourselves before but the tour was much less stressful. Our last stop was Naples. From here you can visit Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and of course our favourite spot in

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the world so far, the Isle of Capri. A short ride on a water taxi takes you to a wonderful village that offers amazing shopping and takes you thru a maze of narrow streets switch backed up the side of a mountain. As I stated in an earlier article I wrote, this is not my favourite pastime. There were four couples on this adventure and so we left our spouses so they could get their shopping fix and the boys tromped up through the winding streets to find a local bar. Sitting on the patio overlooking the Med, having a cold one....or five, was a beautiful thing. After gathering up the ladies we rented a small boat and captain, loaded up our snacks, beer and wine and headed out on a three hour tour. We set out for the world renowned Blue Grotto. You pay your $12 each to jump into a canoe and float into a cavern..ducking down as low as you can to get thru the entrance. Inside it is as dark as you can imagine but through the entrance you see this amazing blue glow...incredible. Setting out on our well-stocked vessel we continued to circle the island stopping at the most fantastic swimming holes you could ever imagine. Even better than Drury Bay on Kootenay Lake which we discovered this summer with Danny and Sandy BTW...off topic, sorry. After consuming way too much of the local spirits, we took one more dip and headed to the dock where our Italian captain watches in amazement as we collect all the empties. Time to catch the water taxi back to the ship...finishing off what was left of the red wine that my wife was trying to hide from a bunch of wasted souls. Ha, we weren’t full just yet. Sad to say our journey was over as we set sail for Barcelona and then back to reality...Bummer... Aw...the Med,,,a great place to see a few wonders of the world.

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Churches of Nelson On Mission - Part 2 By Daniel Znell Nelson Vneyard Church of Jesus. We are not called to be a people of I don’t do well with change. I never really “wanting” but a satisfied people of plenty. It is have, particularly as an adult. So when in embracing the life of Jesus and faith in the faced with the thought that as a priest and unknown, that the great “wrongness is made practitioner in the kingdom I needed to right. change, my first response was not necessarily to recoil as most of us would. Rather, I began to feel undone. The way I view mission and walk it out daily was challenged. I was left wanting. All I ever knew about church was being challenged. With my insecurities laid bare I took a step forward in to the unknown and realized that this place, the “unknown” is where my fears and insecurities were rooted. For if I First become confident in practice and Baptist Church knowledge, then I may need less 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 of him. He, then, may ask less of me and consequently I may never Worship Service: 10:00 am see what could be.

Nelson Seventh-day Adventist Church 1502 Granite Rd., Tel (250) 352-6102 – nelsonadventistchurch.org

Saturdays: 10:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm

Join us each Sabbath for Bible study, prayer and Christcentred worship in a spirit of true Christian fellowship.

Sermon Title this week is “Temple of God”

Part-time childcare available at Cornerstone Children’s Centre 250-352-9910

(Afﬁliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

The Salvation Army

Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am

Unity Centre of the Kootenays Sunday 11:00 am Rysheak Lightwon “Live Food”

Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows (New to Nelson)

905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)

Nelson United Church Nelson United Church

Minister: David Boyd Sunday Worship Gathering: 10:00 am “Reign of Christ” Sunday Congregational Meeting to follow the service Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 19 In the Church Hall 10 am – noon; 1-3 pm

All are welcome Sunday School ages 4 and up Nursery Room Available

602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca unitedchurch ca

Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral

• Nelson

702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens

• Balfour

7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am Pastor Jason Ashley

• Playmor

Junction-

2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Jesse Lerch

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We are sorry for your loss and hope that you can make it to the Service today, Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2-4pm at the Granite Pointe Clubhouse

Refreshments are served after the service

Everyone is Welcome

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

For the Langlois family and friends:

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH

So, lets step in to the unknown. For it is in this place we learn, mature, and are reﬁned into an authentically missional & incarnational people… by simply doing and living the life

A Friendly Bible Centre Church

Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson fbcnelson.ca

Yet, the story of His coming is all about mission. Jesus is 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) our prototype for mission. All things should point to Him. He represents the principle model; the fulﬁllment of mission and the very reason there is a mission. CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE So, if He is all this, and we are 813 Ward Street 352-7131 to be His hands and feet of incarnational mission then it is Sunday Mass Times: likely that we are falling short. For He left His place of comfort, was • Saturday 7:00pm motivated by pure love, came to a • Sunday 8:30 am hostile environment, and laid His and 10:30 am life down. He was misunderstood, rejected, & deserted by those he Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon loved. His life is the prototypical rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca missional life. We need to live authentically among the not-yet-holy and love them to holiness. It’s not about reshaping “church”, it’s about being like Jesus and this is possible regardless of our models. To, gather for revival meetings, adjust the tempo of our music, oﬀer meals before our services, provide tables instead of rows of chairs, and host alluring Christmas concerts, and even pray, without loving those who are most unlike ourselves is an incomplete model. It is in this journey of personal missional transformation and deconstruction that our church communities will be transformed into powerful messianic, apostolic, and missional communities.

Family Bible Study Worship Service Fellowship Lunch (vegetarian) Prayer Ministry

“Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD.”Isaiah 1:18

First Baptist Church

The Christmas season has arrived yet again. With images of the season both sacred and secular swirling about, we pause and ensure that in all the hustle we remind ourselves not to forget. We eat, drink, party, give gifts, decorate trees, do the obligatory church service thing, and we struggle to remember. For if for only a moment we see ourselves losing focus we feel guilty. With a knee jerk reaction we respond by remembering the poor people in Africa or those “less fortunate”.

Obituaries

Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 AM

St. Matthew's Village Road, South Slocan Sunday 9:30 AM (No service third Sunday) Ofﬁce: 8am - 1pm Tue - Fri

250.352.5711 St. Michael & All Angels stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour www.stsavioursnelson.org Sunday 11 AM

The Nelson Star offers their deepest condolences and apologizes that the Obituary did not run in the Wednesday paper to give everyone more time to plan for the Service.

We are sad to announce the passing of Georges Langlois. Georges was born in Port-Daniel, Quebec on April 13th, 1935. He had a bit of a wild and carefree spirit and left home at age 18 from his small town roots to see more of this country. He traveled to part of the States in Louisiana to experience his “Cajun” roots and across Canada, living in many places in Georges Langlois BC. He ﬁrst settled in Abbotsford where he met his wife, played on a fformall softball f b ll team and db became the coach of the team the following year. He traveled a lot for his work and eventually settled in Nelson in 1975, the most beautiful place he said he had ever seen. Georges continued to work hard all of his life in his paving and sealcoating business. He knew and talked with many people in this community and often embarrassed his daughters as teenagers with his constant waving out the car window. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as music, children, animals, hockey games, sunshine, laughter and a good cup of coffee. He was a kind spirit who was always willing to help or give to others. Georges is survived by his wife Elaine, daughters Zoe (Lloyd) and Eva Hernandez (Richard), grandsons Devan, Steven, Ryan and Nathan, nieces, nephews and other family members in Quebec. Thank you to Dr. Bridger and Linda for his care in Nelson, Dr. Soetaert and staff in Fernie and thank you to the amazing staff of Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie, who became part of our extended family when we could no longer care for him. A gathering for everyone who knew Georges is being held at the Granite Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse in Nelson, Friday November 18th from 2-4pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make a donation to your organization of choice or provide a kindness to someone.

“The end becomes the beginning, Lifting high to capture the soul. Beams of warm sunlight linger, To shine upon everlasting” Always deeply loving and living you Hun, Dad, Grandpa~

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AGM Thursday December 1, 2011 10:30 AM Bethel Christian Center, 623 Gordon Road Everyone Welcome Membership is free Please come and learn about our organization

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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

Sporting Goods

Heavy Duty Machinery

Atomic Access Skis 180cm w/look bindings, like new! $550 call 250-359-7952

A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Real Estate Duplex/4 Plex NELSON: 1201 Davies St. new 2bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex. Half sold, high quality, energuide 80, great views, great location, $349,000 incl. HST, 226-7809. propertyguys.com ID#196677

Misc. for Sale Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Winter Tires: 4 Nokian WR 235/45R17 $50 ea 354-4779

AMAZING retreat property perfect for the investor, progressive entrepreneur, professional artist/writer looking for solitude, or one lucky family. 23+ acres w/ 2 titles, wonderful 4 bed/3bath main house, stunning views of Valhalla Wilderness Park & Slocan Lake, phenomenal gardens, ponds and waterfalls with inground irrigation, beautiful custom sauna house with sleeping loft, 3 car garage is a work of art with unﬁnished studio above, Memphis creek, 780 ft of highbank lakefront accessed through forest trails and deck to launch your kayak. Off the grid with Micro-Hydro power. One of a Kind! Newport Realty, 250-385-2033 www.sandyberry.ca

Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Rentals

For Sale By Owner RARE level 1/3 acre in Balfour, 3 bdrm Double wide , with 1 24’x24’ shop, 2nd 1000sqft shop both fully insulated, which will accommodate any recreational vehicles. $210,000. 250-229-2275

Apartment Furnished SIX MILE: Furnished Suites, NS/NP Starting @ $800/month utilities included 250-825-9421

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3 BEDROOM DUPLEX IN ROSEMONT FOR DECEMBER 1 Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex available December 1 in Rosemont including washer/dryer and dishwasher, two-car off-street parking, fenced yard & deck and a spectacular view of Kootenay Lake. Pets allowed with pet damage deposit. $1500 per month. Preference given to one-year lease tenants. Please call 250-509-1117.

Homes for Rent NELSON 12mile: Waterfront furnished cabin for 1-2 people Avail. until July 2012 NS/NP $675 util. incl. 250-354-4779 NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Avail now $950/mo. 250-352-2439 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. Dec.1st 250-352-5679 NELSON: Well Maintained 3bdrm, 2bth family home w/garage. f/s/d, w/d, NS/NP $1300/mo + utilities Available Immediately Attention Larry 250-352-3581 (Rosling Real Estate) 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

Female Roommate Wanted: 6 mile, access to whole home, must love dogs, seniors welcome, drivers licence appreciated. $400/mo. 250-825-4569. NELSON Rosemont: 2 furnished bdrms w/shared bath in newly reno’d home. On bus route, close to Selkirk College. Avail. Nov.15th contact Wil @ 250-505-5871 or wilfairbank@gmail.com

Transportation

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Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Shared Accommodation

Sport Utility Vehicle Auto Drive

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NELSON Blewett: 2bdrm in furnished home. Share kitchen /bathroom Clean, nice yard, patio, beautiful view. Ref req’d $500/mo 250-509-0145

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 330k, runs great, new brakes, $750 obo 807-708-7065

Boats

Suites, Lower

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Nelson: spacious 1 bdrm suite available Nov 1st. $800/mo. NS/NP/WD/FS. 250-352-6975

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

Suites, Upper 1-2 bdrm main ﬂoor of heritage house. Carbonate St. Nelson hw ﬂoors, new paint, lrg yard, front deck, NS Avail. now $888/mo ind or $988 couple util. inc. 250-825-2246

Want to Rent NELSON: Affordable accom. for 18yr old female student. pls call 250-352-3956 message NELSON: I am a musician & an artist looking for a hippie household that needs a roommate, rent in $400-$500 range lvwindwalker@gmail.com or call cell 604-716-4187

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Community Oxygen Art Centre

Kootenay author Luanne Armstrong launches new Canadian anthology Before

After

SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

“My wife says that I never stop smiling!” Call us for a free consultation today www.kootenaysmiles.ca Dr Yuro Ihns 250.365.7511 Dr Peter Lawczynski 250.304.2111

Slice Me Some Truth, an anthology of Canadian creative non-fiction, features the work of 36 writers, including Kootenay writer, editor and teacher, Luanne Armstrong. Like journalism, creative non-fiction uses as its material, actual events, people and memories. It dif-

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We’re very close to a historic moment. Thousands of Licensed Practical Nurses in BC have signed up with BCNU. With a few more signatures, we’ll unite the nursing profession. Then healthcare will improve and practice conditions will advance. LPNs, please act now. Get your BCNU membership application online at BCNULPN.org Sign it and mail it back by November 23. Casual, full-time and part-time LPNs are all invited.

Michael, LPN

fers from journalism by having the writer appearing front and centre. Creative nonfiction uses similar literary techniques and narrative structures to poetry and fiction. This book is the first Canadian comprehensive nontheme based anthology of the evolving and popular genre of creative non-fiction. Four years in the making, editors Luanne Armstrong and Zoë Landale received over 500 submissions. As writers and teachers of creative non-fiction, Armstrong and Landale felt frustrated by not having a broadlybased Canadian book in the genre, so they set out to create one themselves. “Students and teachers have been waiting for this book,” Armstrong says. “We knew there was wonderful Canadian work out there,” says Landale. Slice Me Some Truth was released in August by Toronto publisher Wolsak and Wynn. Armstrong, who will be presenting the new book at Oxygen, has a doctorate and specializes in the ethics of memoir. She’s an adjunct professor in the creative writing department at UBC, teaches for Oxygen Art Centre and has won numerous awards for her writing. The event goes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, 3-320 Vernon Street, alley entrance. Admission is $5 at the door.

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Nelson

Animal A niimall Hospital n

Local Health Care

Healthy Pets, Happy Pets

CUPE members lend hands to scanner project

250.352.7861 250 2124 Ymir Road We Love Your Pets & They love Us! www.nelsonvet.com

STILL DOING TIME 250.352.7178

SUBMITTED

520 C Falls Street Nelson, BC Above Savoy Bowling Lanes

Special to the Nelson Star

Kootenay Lake Hospital has a much needed CT scanner and members of CUPE 339 are proud they were able to help provide this lifesaving medical testing unit. The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation launched a campaign 16 months ago to raise $1.5 million for the scanner. One of the most ambitious aspects of this campaign was “It’s not every project called the day that you see aFoundation House, a everyone working community built restowards a idence constructed common goal.” with donated time, supplies and expertise and then sold off, with the profits going to the campaign. CUPE 339 members handled the landscaping for the Foundation House and donated $1,000 in cash. “The hospital foundation has been working really hard with the community to get this CT scanner for Nelson,” said Rocco Mastrobuono, president of CUPE 339. “Our whole community came together to make sure that this campaign was successful. It’s not every day that you see everyone in the community working towards a common goal.” More than 60 contractors, suppliers and professionals contributed to making the Foundation House a reality. The house brought in more than $200,000 in donations to the campaign. The new CT scanner arrived at Kootenay Lake Hospital last month and will be up and running in early December.

Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and

Valhalla Path Realty

280 Baker St., Nelson, BC

(250)354-4089

valhallapathrealty@telus.net THRUMS FAMILY HOME

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

$295,000

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

$239,000

$530,000

Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com

KAAP has new puppies, kittens, and a fabulous young Boxer now available for adoption through our program. Check our web site at www.homes4animals.com for more details and application forms, or call our co-ordinator at 250-551-1053 to arrange a visit in the pet’s foster home.

Call Wayne

This peaceful and beautiful 1.88 acre property has lake and mountain views. There are amazing sites for you to build your dream home on in the future. For now the renovated 2 bedroom mobile with snow roof, makes a comfortable and affordable home.

Call Robert

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.

Call Norm or Lev YOUR PLACE IN THE WOODS

520C Falls Street

www.spca.bc.ca/nelson

Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

$279,900

James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com

Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com

$575,000

$294,900

We have two litters of young pups: Pinot and Honey are ShepherdLab, rescue pups from Alberta; and Brian and Bear are CollieShepherd-Lab, locally grown in the Slocan Valley. All pups are vaccinated, de-wormed, spayed/neutered, and tattooed and this is all covered by their adoption fee.

Tucked into the heart of the Slocan Valley this 2 bed one bath home is as solid as they come. The floor plan flows seamlessly from room to room. There is a full unfinished basement if more space is needed. The 3 acres lovingly surrounds the house in a picturesque forest setting making this package few could resist. Opportunity is knocking.

Call Lev or Norm OVER $2000 MONTHLY INCOME!

Sofi S ofia is a small, completely white mature female cat that could easily be mistaken for a kitten. She came to the Nelson Adoption Centre as a stray and it was soon apparent that she is a very special kitty. She simply adores her people and will make you feel special every time she sees you. Sofia is deaf and gets extremely stressed when exposed to other animals, so she would certainly have to go to a home as an only pet and as an indoor cat. Sofia will need lots of love, care, and a quiet environment in her new home.

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)

A MOUNTAIN OF OPPORTINUTY

(above the Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tuesday- Saturday 12-5pm

ofia SSimon

www.spca.bc.ca/nelson

COUNTRY LIVING OPPORTUNITY IN TAGHUM

Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

250-352-7178

Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a very private 2 acre property at Thrums. There is a stone ﬁreplace in the living room and a wood stove in the basement. Attached single carport and a detached double garage/workshop. The yard is very beautiful with lots of lawn, huge garden, green house and numerous fruit and nut trees. Community water licensed for domestic and irrigation use.

check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!

This very well maintained 3 bed, 3 bath rancher on gorgeous 1.93 ﬂat acres with 340 ft frontage on Duhamel Creek and a stone’s throw from 6 mile beach is waiting for the right family. Very unique investment property produces $1240/m income from 4 mobile home pad rents, $500/m from a 1365 sq.ft. shop and $350/m from other cold storage. Why not live in paradise and enjoy some passive income?

Hugo is a handsome 10-month old Boxer. He is neutered, tattooed, and his shots are up to date. He is a gorgeous boy, very friendly with people young and old and with other dogs.

Call James DOWNTOWN CHARMER 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

www.valhallapathrealty.com

RARE! KAAP has a litter of orange tabby kittens, and the foster mom says they are girls! These adorable kittens will be vet checked and vaccinated soon, and then will be ready for adoption. Please call and schedule a visit to pick your kitten now.

www.homesforanimals.com

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NOW SELLING!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY

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Two Bedroom Design FROM $395 Bi-weekly Two Bedroom • 3 piece Bath Maple Kitchen - Stainless Steel Appliances • Over 850 sq ft • Built in Fireplace Designer Lighting • 9ft ceilings • 2yr/5yr/10yr Home Warranty • Ground level entry - No stairs

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Two Bedroom - Plus spacious Den with Studio off Master Bedroom • Custom Built-in Entertainment Centre • 3 piece Main Bath and 3 piece Ensuite • Built in Fireplace • Solid Maple Kitchen Custom Staircase • Vaulted Ceiling Over 1500 sq ft • Walk in Closet

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CONTACT: WEST CREEK DEVELOPMENTS 250.505.4820 westcreekvillage@shaw.ca *For approved buyers, contact developer for details

www.WestCreekVillage.ca Breathtaking Interior Design by Kootenai Moon Furniture