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Voters decide who will lead region for next three years: Dooley in a landslide, two new faces on city council, incumbents rule the night in school board and regional district races

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Voters sent a message Saturday night that the status quo in municipal government is comfortable. In one of the lowest voter turnouts in recent times, residents chose to stay the course in the Regional District of Central Kootenay and School District No. 8 board tables. At City Hall there will be a tinge of change with two new faces — Paula Kiss and Candace Baytcki — and incumbent Margaret Stacey gone. “I don’t know if it will markedly different,” victorious council incumbent Deb Kozak said when asked if the two new councillors will change

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Though the race for Nelson’s mayor lacked the fireworks typically seen in the battle for the city’s top political post, John Dooley expressed relief Saturday night when it was confirmed voters gave him the nod for the third straight election. “Some people were saying to me all along that I shouldn’t be nervous, but I was,” Dooley told the crowd gathered at his Jackson’s Hole election night party. “You never know what can happen in an election, you can never dismiss any person who decides to run. We ran our campaign as diligently as we have ever in the past and that was important to us in the end.” Dooley won the mayor’s ballot in a landslide. The incumbent topped the polls with 1,790 votes, 1,309 tallies ahead of second place finisher Richard Rowberry. Third place went to George Mercredi with 105 votes. In Dooley’s first stab at mayor in 2005, he beat incumbent mayor Dave Elliott by 435 votes. In the 2008 election Dooley was challenged by David Aaron and Gord McAdams where be beat both handily with more than 50 per cent of the popular vote. “What drives me to do this is that I have a huge debt to pay and the debt is that I had an opportunity

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John Dooley and wife Pat (right) check the results at the mayor’s Saturday night party at Jackson’s Hole. Bob Hall photo

to come to Canada,” Dooley told his supporters. “For me to get elected as mayor just gives you an idea of what this nation stands for… the opportunities for people are there for anyone who wants to go after them.” Prior to his stint as mayor, Dooley also served two terms as a city councillor. Despite his depth at City Hall, the mayor said a run for a third term was not inevitable. Dooley’s wife Pat has been dealing with cancer which required surgery in Vancouver more than a year ago.

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Though she has bounced back, Dooley said his first priority is his family. “It was a real challenge for us in many ways. I wasn’t sure if would be running for mayor again,” he said Saturday. “If it wasn’t for the support of Pat getting behind me and telling me that if my heart’s in it, I should do it. It was the right thing to do and I am really pleased with the results tonight.” Dooley took time to thank all his support team who have been with him since he

first broke into politics. Also in the crowd was Dooley’s sister Katrina who made the trip from Ireland to spend time with her older brother and arrived Friday night as a surprise. “It just means so much for her to come across the Atlantic and drop in on us,” Dooley said. Dooley also took the time to thank last term’s council. “The council we had has worked really well together Story continues to ‘Dooley’ on Page 4

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Voters surprised two Nelson city council hopefuls on Saturday night as they elected both Paula Kiss and Candace Batycki to the table. “Wow,” said Kiss after seeing the results. Kiss came in second after veteran city councillor Donna Macdonald. Macdonald, Kiss, Batycki and Deb Kozak all gathered at Oxygen Art Centre to celebrate as they heard the news. “I worked pretty hard on this campaign, but I was not expecting to come right there near the top,” said Kiss. She isn’t sure why Nelson residents came out so strongly in favour of her. “Maybe it was the message. It could also be that I was a new face,” said Kiss. “There may be some voters out there that are just frustrated and want to see someone new in there. Maybe it’s because I’m younger and I’m appealing to those voters or maybe it’s because I have a business and I’m appealing to those voters. “I think there’s a lot of factors and I’m sure a statistics analysis person could tell me exactly who voted for me and why, but right now it’s a bit of a mystery.” Kiss and Batycki will be the two new faces at the council table, joining Bob Adams, Macdonald, Robin Cherbo and Deb Kozak. “I feel fantastic about the

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addition of some progressive councillors because I’m going to have a lot more fun and make a lot more progress at this job now that I know there are other people with like interests and goals as me,” said Kiss. “I’m much more excited about getting the job, given who I’m going to be working with.” “I’m a little bit in shock,” said Batycki. “It’s a combination of shock and elation, I guess I would say, combined with some humility. I feel a lot of responsibility to the people who worked so hard on my campaign.” Kiss and Batycki shared similar values around sustainability throughout the campaign. “Sustainability has become a buzz word and I am a little bit uncomfortable

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with it as a buzz word,” said Batycki. “We kind of have to use it in a campaigning sense but I would say that another way of saying that is the green life is the good life. “And I feel that there are people that understand that in Nelson and feel that our natural, cultural and social wealth are all completely connected to how we live on the planet and how we live together. “Affordable housing is part of that and transit is part of that, how we grow (or don’t grow) our community is all part of sustainability, for lack of a better word.” While it may seem that the four women on the new Nelson city council share similar values and opinions, Batycki thinks there will be differences and debate.

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“It’s easy to say Candace, Paula, Donna and Deb are progressive but every issue is different and I feel that common sense and keeping in our hearts and minds what is important to the citizens of Nelson, who we are now employed to serve, is the most important thing,” said Batycki. Macdonald, who is no stranger to election night jitters, said she was surprised, pleased and excited by the results. “I’m really honoured to have topped the polls,” Macdonald said. “But more than that I’m really excited to be working with the council that’s elected, in particular the two newly elected people, Paula and Candace. I think we’re going to have a really interesting term together.”

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Margaret Stacey was denied a third term at City Hall Saturday night, the only incumbent not to receive a return trip. “Perhaps [I’m disappointed], but I’m not disappointed for Nelson,” said Stacey, who was in attendance at Mayor John Dooley’s party. “We have a lot of juice in that team and this mayor… I’m delighted to see them go at it for the next three years.” In his speech on Saturday night, Dooley said he was sad to see Stacey come up short. “I’m sorry to see Margaret go. She has been a good councillor and a good friend,” Dooley said. “Having said that, all these things happen for a reason and I know Margaret will go on and continue to be one of those people who contribute to our community like she

Margaret Stacey during the Central School all-candidates forum last week. The veteran councillor didn’t make the cut on Saturday night. Bob Hall photo

did before she was elected. It’s a loss at the council table, but it will be a gain for some other organization in our municipality that she gets involved with.” Stacey was the longtime Capitol Theatre manager and a Nelson citizen of the year. She came onto the local political scene during the 2005 election where she

finished fifth in the council race to earn her first seat at City Hall. In the 2008 race Stacey finished second to Deb Kozak. “I did not run an aggressive campaign, but I do it my way,” Stacey told the Star after the results came in. “I’m not a door knocker or a sign placer.” Other council members

added that Stacey’s voice at the table will be missed. “It will be a loss for sure,” said Macdonald. “Margaret brings a very individual perspective to things. She’s a very thoughtful person and asks challenging questions and is a strong proponent for arts and culture, which of course I always appreciated. We will definitely miss her because she encouraged us to think differently at times.” As for her work at the table over the last six years, Stacey said she is most proud of the way she helped council become a less raucous table. “I think there is a certain civility on city council now,” she said. “It was a very partisan outfit before I got there, I don’t know if I can attribute that to me, but I don’t like bad behaviour and we didn’t see any of that this last term. We have had a lot of dignity at the table and it’s something I take pride in.”

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Continued from Page 2 and it has allowed me to carry Nelson’s message to other places because I don’t have to deal with a lot of stuff around the council table,” he said. “That group of councillors have the strength, character and commitment to their community… I take great pride in allowing the councillors to carry their portfolios forward and deliver good things to the community.” After the speech, traditional singing of an Irish folk song and hugs from his supporters, Dooley told the Star that this new council will immediately face challenges and have important work to tackle. “Right now I think we are at a real crossroads,” he said. “All you have to do is watch the news and there is a lot of concern about the economy. Going forward we are going to have to really keep an eye on that prize. We are well positioned, but it’s time to be cautious while still going forward. We pride

ourselves on the planning we have done and I think what we have done has set us on a real good course and we just have to make sure we stay there.” In the council race, veteran local politician Donna Macdonald topped the polls with 1,744 votes. Newcomer Paula Kiss was second with 1,709 followed by Bob Adams (1,605), Deb Kozak (1,595), Robin Cherbo (1,574) and Candace Batycki (1,445). With 1,272 votes, incumbent Margaret Stacy lost her seat and Charles Jeanes registered 495 votes. AROUND THE REGION: Mayor Madeleine Perriere was returned in Slocan along with the rest of her allwoman council. Perriere defeated John Gates for the second straight election, by a vote of 96 to 63. The councillors are Jessica Lunn, Jean Patterson, Hillary Elliott, and Patricia McGreal. Kathy Provan will become the first woman to serve as mayor of Silverton.

She defeated incumbent councillor Carol Bell, who topped the polls in 2008, by a vote of 59 to 43. The rest of council was acclaimed. In New Denver, while mayor Ann Bunka was elected by acclamation to replace Gary Wright, who is retiring after 22 years, she has a brand new council comprised of Heather Fox, Henning Von Krogh, Nadine Raynolds, and David Hodsall. In Kaslo, mayor Greg Lay was reelected over Pat Mackle and Teresa May. The council is incumbents Suzan Hewat and Molly Leathwood, former mayor Jim Holland, and newcomer Rob Lang. Salmo mayor Ann Henderson and the rest of her council were already returned by acclamation. However, Salmo will have a new school trustee: Sheri Huser defeated three other candidates, including incumbent Art Field. The riding also includes Taghum.

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Voters in the Regional District of Central Kootenay stuck with what they knew Saturday, re-electing every incumbent rural director seeking another term. Ramona Faust, Ron Mickel, Walter Popoff, Hans Cunningham, Andy Shadrack, and John Kettle will all be back for another three years. Only Area I (rural Castlegar) will see a new face, after Andy Davidoff won the race to succeed John Voykin, who is retiring as director after 31 years. “I am very pleased to be able to continue work we have started in Area E,” Faust said of her area, which includes Balfour, Harrop, Procter, Blewett. “I am happy at the increased margin of voter support. It was a tough campaign and I learned that the public overall prefers to look to the future.” Faust defeated former director Josh Smienk 581 to 417. The contest was marked by a debate over how much taxes have increased and why. “My take home message is to try to reach portions of the electorate that may not speak up and provide factual information to ensure they can contribute to and understand decisions made on their behalf,” Faust said. In Area F, which includes Bonnington, Taghum, and the North Shore, Ron Mickel beat Mike Keegan 385 to 261. Mickel said he felt “quite confident” going into the election, “but began to realize that I was up against the remnants of the [former director Al] Dawson machine and that they would pull out all the stops to defeat me.” Mickel says given his opponent’s lack of success in getting the vote out, he doesn’t think Keegan’s views were well received. “That said, I didn’t appear

(From top): Walter Popoff (Area H), Ron Mickel (Area F) and Ramona Faust (Area E) all held onto their seats Saturday.

to inspire the voters either — barely a 20 per cent turnout!” Mickel believes the results send a message that the public didn’t want to return to an adversarial relationship between the City of Nelson and rural areas, “so prevalent under the former administration. We can’t continue to do things the same way and expect different results.” The re-election of all directors on the central waste committee will also ensure the implementation of their resource recovery plan, he says. He also plans to work on addressing regional parks and recreation issues and improve public communication. Walter Popoff returns as Slocan Valley director

after defeating Will Parker 518 to 236. “I would like to thank the residents of Area H for their support and confidence in me by providing me the opportunity to serve them for another three years,” Popoff said. “Along with the many issues in Area H we will be moving on developing a park plan for Crescent Valley Beach to address the safety issue of vehicles along Highway 6, providing parking and restroom facilities etc.” Popoff added he will work with the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society on a lake management plan, move ahead on a soil removal bylaw and continue with energy retrofits of community halls. Parker, meanwhile, said he was “humbled and inspired” with the support he received. “I would like to thank all of my supporters for being a part of this amazing learning experience. I promise to maintain my commitment to this community.” Parker says he gained a “stronger vision” of what a director can be and understands it takes more than a last-minute campaign to gain the trust of residents. Although disappointed he wasn’t able to organize any forums with Popoff, if he runs again, Parker plans to do “a much better job networking and getting my message out.” In Area G, which includes Ymir and rural areas around Salmo, Hans Cunningham was returned decisively over challengers Werner Kraus and Mark Bennett. “I have always worked hard to earn the trust of the electorate,” Cunningham said. “I believe the election results show the level of that trust.” In Area D, which covers rural Kaslo, Andy Shadrack was given another mandate by a vote of 405 to 229 over Ron Greenlaw.

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KASLO (60.7% turnout) Mayor Greg Lay Pat Mackle Teresa May Councillor (Top 4 elected) Suzan Hewat (x) Molly Leathwood (x) Jim Holland Rob Lang —— Mel Bryce Lynda Beddow Jill Braley Donna Cormie (x)

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NEW DENVER (Turnout 56.1%) Mayor Anna Bunka (Incumbent councillor, elected by acclamation) Councillor (Top 4 elected) Heather Fox Henning Von Krogh Nadine Raynolds David Hodsall —— Dennis Butler Wanda Palmer Anita Dumins Withdrew: Jason Hartley

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SILVERTON (Turnout 65.4%) Mayor Kathy Provan 59 Carol Bell (Incumbent councillor) 43 Councillor (Elected by acclamation) Jason Clarke Ross Johnson (x) Leah Main (x) Christopher Saunders SLOCAN (Turnout 68.2%) Mayor Madeleine Perriere (x) John Gates Councillor (Top 4 elected) Jessica Lunn (x) Jean Patterson (x) Hillary Elliott (x) Patricia McGreal (x) —— Nick Verigin Glenda Zwer

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KOOTENAY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Salmo, Taghum, & Blewett (Top 1 elected) Sheri Huser 297 Isabelle Herzig 243 Art Field (x) 116 Kevin Misurak 106

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Editorial We are the 33.3 per cent

he voter turnout in Nelson Saturday tells you everything you need to know about the 2011 municipal election: 33.3 per cent. It wasn’t too long ago this community was winning awards at the UBCM for its participation in democracy with numbers that hovered in the 70s. Though there is no excuse for not taking the opportunity to exercise this cherished right, in this case the 66.7 per cent can be forgiven. It was hardly an inspiring campaign. Until Richard Rowberry finishes his John Houston research project and turns some of what he learned in this election campaign into theatre, the race to become Nelson’s mayor will be remembered as one to forget. And when it comes to the ballot in the city, it’s the mayor’s race that fuels the passion at the polls. The biggest news of the night was the results in Areas E and F. Incumbents Ron Mickel (Area F) and Ramona Faust (Area E) were returned to the RDCK board and you could hear a sigh of relief from City Hall. The decisive victories by these one-term candidates should bode well for the entire region. Over the last three years, Faust and Mickel have shown an openness to work with city politicians that has not been felt in many years. Challengers Josh Smienk (Area E) and Mike Keegan (Area F) represented what we hope is an outdated model. At the core of their campaign was a tax revolt and more subtly an indication that relations with the city would return to the icy old days. Leading a tax revolt is easy — even a washed up, disgraced former premier was made a hero in the HST fight — so this is clearly a statement from residents of Nelson’s closest neighbourhoods. Kudos to those who voted to stay the course of a more reasoned relationship with the city. In these challenging times, it’s better to work together than rip each other to shreds. Given the choices we had, those that did make their vote count picked wisely. We don’t expect peace and harmony at City Hall or the RDCK for all three years, but those who we have chosen to lead us have the tools to deliver a better future. 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.

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Post-election observations

oes the candidate with the most community endorsements win? Perhaps, based on an analysis of campaign literature in the city council race. Re-elected mayor John Dooley, who won by a landslide, distributed a brochure with 10 testimonials, including kind words from the mayors of Nakusp and Rossland, councillors in Vancouver and Coquitlam, and several city residents. Paula Kiss, who finished second in the council race, mailed a brochure to households last week with 13 endorsements, including those of outgoing councillor Kim Charlesworth, former councillor Gord McAdams, BC Seniors Games co-chair Bill Reid, and a variety of prominent business people. On their handouts, incumbent Robin Cherbo and Donna Macdonald each quoted three people, while Candace Batycki had the thumbs up from two. Incumbents Deb Kozak, Bob Adams, and Marg Stacey didn’t include specific endorsements on their pamphlets, but only Stacey failed to get re-elected. z By securing a third term, Dooley is poised to tie the record for Nelson’s longest consecutively serving mayor at nine years. Only Norman Stibbs had as long an uninterrupted streak, from 193846. His achievement was even more difficult given the one-year terms of those days. Louis Maglio was mayor for 12 years in the 1970s and ‘80s, but that was over several different stints. z Turnout Saturday in Nelson was abysmal: 33.3 per cent. That was about on par with other major centres: Castlegar 31.1 per cent, Trail 31.5 per cent, Rossland 36.9 per cent, Grand Forks 38.6 per cent, and Creston 42 per cent. However, apathy reached new heights (lows?) in the regional district and school district: turnout across the RDCK was 21 per cent (it

was even worse in the neighbouring RDKB at 14.3 per cent), and 25.9 per cent in the Kootenay Lake school district. Some smaller centres fared better: Greenwood 69.8 per cent, Slocan 68.2 per cent, Silverton 65.4 per cent, Kaslo 60.7 per cent, and New Denver 56.1 per cent. z It took about half an hour for results from the Nelson council race to be known Saturday, thanks to new vote-counting machines. A far cry from yesteryear where manual counts would sometimes go past midnight. A little less drama as a result, perhaps, but a lot less headache. z A record six women will serve as mayor of West Kootenay-Boundary municipalities for the next three years. Already acclaimed were Salmo’s Ann Henderson and New Denver’s Ann Bunka. Add to that the re-election of Slocan’s Madeleine Perriere and Nakusp’s Karen Hamling, plus the election of Patricia Cecchini in Fruitvale and Kathy Provan in Silverton. Provan will be the first woman to serve as mayor of Silverton. All three Slocan Lake municipalities will now have women mayors. Cecchini succeeds Libby Nelson, making Fruitvale the first local municipality to elect two consecutive women mayors. Women also have the balance of power in Nelson, Fruitvale, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, and Slocan. The latter in 2008 became the

first place in BC to elect an all-woman council, and all the incumbents were re-elected Saturday. Only Nelson, Trail, and Warfield have never had a woman in the mayor’s chair. Colleen Lang, the current mayor of Greenwood, will return next term as a councillor. z Closest race: Greenwood, where Nipper Kettle beat Jim Nathorst for mayor by four votes. z Gary Wright retires next month after 22 years and five months as New Denver mayor, the thirdlongest serving in West Kootenay history, after Slocan’s Peter Swan (27 years) and Salmo’s Willie Hearn (25 years). Warfield’s Jim Nelson and Fruitvale’s Libby Nelson are both retiring after 15 years as mayor of their respective communities (although Jim Nelson is staying on as a councillor). That will leave Trail’s Dieter Bogs as the longest serving active mayor in West Kootenay at 13 years and two months. z There could be as few as two changes around the Regional District of Central Kootenay board table: Area I (Rural Castlegar), where Andy Davidoff replaces the retiring John Voykin, and Silverton, where director Carol Bell was defeated in her bid for mayor. All the other incumbents on the 20-member board were returned Saturday. z Ron Greenlaw was unsuccessful in his attempt to follow in his father Larry’s footsteps as regional director for Area D. However, had he won, it would not have been unprecedented: Alan Wilson, director for Area A from 1999-2002, was the son of Charlie Wilson, director from 197782 and 1984-88. Also, Anitra Winje, the RDCK’s deputy corporate officer, is the granddaughter of Agda Winje, the former mayor of Slocan and also the first woman to serve on the regional district board.

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Editorial

The real answer for Africa Re: “The African population disaster,” Gwynne Dyer, November 17 Contraception and a one-child policy are not the answer to the African population increase. Africans must will to live healthily. There are many reasons why we have children, but for Africans one of them is cultural… children are an investment to work in the fields and to care for them in their old age. There is no safety net in most of Africa, and where it exists it is too often feeble. I am thankful that I do not need many children to care for me. With better governance and more choices of livelihood, this situation could change for Africans too. For the African birthrate to “decline steeply” two things are necessary: a rise from poverty and democratization. Both these come with education. You will not find famines,

civil wars and massacres in a country such as Canada, a democracy of mostly educated and affluent people, even though our long cold winters do not allow us to grow our food.

“As one watches on TV the emaciated refugees of Africa, one can be fairly sure that there are no electricians, plumbers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, truck drivers or government ofﬁcials amongst them” We keep our governments on their toes to supply roads and make decisions for it to be possible for the necessities of life to reach us. Famine is not a result of weather, al-

though that might exacerbate it. It is a social issue. As one watches on TV the emaciated refugees of Africa, one can be fairly sure that there are no electricians, plumbers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, truck drivers, or government officials amongst them. These people have not been plentiful enough to bring their culture to good governance, or else they have found a way out to save themselves. Those of us working to bring education and poverty-relief to the peoples in Africa are working for the continent’s stability. Miracles occur, c.f. the Asian tsunami (brought about largely due to the social media). Let us really understand what to do in this African situation, and help achieve the miracle. Anything else would be less than human. Marylee Banyard Nelson

A crueler, meaner Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper has strategically planned to take society’s disadvantaged and warehouse them into our already overcrowded prisons, stripping them of their right to become productive members of society, and further endangering the safety of Canadian citizens. Many of society’s offenders commit their crimes as a result of poverty, homelessness, developmental delays, mental illnesses and addictions. Most

come from abusive environments and need help in establishing themselves to meet the demands of society’s expectations. Prisons do nothing but stand in the way of this. As our government quickly attempts to rush through a crime bill that has proven to be both ineffective and costly, Harper continues to make his claim that Canadians support his “tough on crime” laws, yet tens of thousands across the country are publicly demanding their province refuse to

pay for it. Quebec and Ontario have already refused to pay for a strategy that has been tried and failed, and continue to focus their efforts on reducing crime through prevention and rehabilitation. We need to make Canada safer, not meaner. We need to address the real root of crime by reducing inequality and supporting those who are in desperate need of help. Bernadette Fuhrmann South Slocan

No actions to ‘defend’ in hearing I am pleased that you covered the recent CarterMungall hearings so comprehensively especially since other local media have been indifferent. As one who attended both days of hearings I am able to say that your coverage was relatively complete and unbiased, but I am concerned that the headline “Suffredine defends Carter’s actions” above the continued story betrays a misunderstanding about this case. Mr. Carter’s actions are not on trial in this case and Mr. Suffredine is not defending them. What is being

adjudicated is the question of whether these actions are such that the complainant (Ms. Mungall) “fears on reasonable grounds that another person will cause personal injury to him or her or to his or her spouse or commonlaw partner” as it says in the Criminal Code. Or to put it another way: Are a few vitriolic voicemails and emails and a one minute silent vigil involving a sign that the complainant mis-read, sufficient cause to subject a citizen to arrest and incarceration until he agrees to conditions that suspend his civil liberties and

make him liable, in the event of a breach, to arrest and further incarceration of up to 12 months duration? In my opinion this is not reasonable, and in fact, I harbour a deep suspicion that the failure of Ms. Mungall and her cohort to appreciate metaphor and context in the voicemails and emails and to recall the wording of the sign is disingenuous at best and that the only thing that she is afraid of is criticism, or more specifically, of being embarrassed at another public meeting. Bill Levey Bealby Point

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Mungall raises Meadow Creek Local MLA meets with forest minister in Victoria to discuss troubled Lardeau sawmill GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall says there is a chance Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license could be cancelled and renegotiated with the community — but not anytime soon. Mungall made the comment following a half-hour meeting with Forests Minister Steve Thomson on Thursday to discuss the troubled company. Joining them were NDP forestry critic Norm Macdonald, Kootenay Lake district forest manager Garth Wiggil via telephone, and the minister’s executive assistant. Mungall says the meeting focused on the company’s failure to meet silviculture requirements and the future of its license. “What’s going to happen to the community if the license is cancelled? Who’s in charge of taking over the obligations? Will the license be for sale or is there a possible of renegotiating it so the community can have greater ownership?” Mungall said she was “very pleased” to learn there is at least a chance of the latter, but it’s “quite a ways down the road.” “That is not in the immediate future. This is over the course of a few years,” she said. Meadow Creek Cedar was fined $2,100 in 2009 for failing to complete results reporting on its silviculture practices. The maximum penalty was $105,000 but an appeals board upheld the nominal amount because it was a first offence. However, compliance and enforcement staff are now investigating five other alleged breaches, the most serious of which also involves reforestation requirements. The latter is expected to come before Wiggil on December 13 for a hearing. Although the company will have a chance then to respond to the allegations, Wiggil can still issue a

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall says she is satisﬁed the minister understands the issues surrounding Meadow Creek Cedar after a meeting last week.

decision if they don’t show up. The other investigations are also expected to come to a head this winter. Mungall says legislation defines options available to the Ministry in terms of license suspensions or cancellations. “Often they suspend pending a notice to comply,” she says. “Companies are given a certain time frame to comply, which varies.” If such an order was issued to Meadow Creek now, they would likely be given eight months to allow for planting, she explained. However, the timeframe might be shorter for a compliance notice issued in the spring. If the company still doesn’t comply, the license can be cancelled following a 90-day notice — but taxpayers are then on the hook for outstanding silvicultural obligations. However, the government has a fund set aside for these types of situations, Mungall says. “It’s not

like suddenly we’re going to pay more. That fund is already there.” On the whole, she felt the meeting went well. “There are multiple [ways] to work with ministers, whether it’s holding them accountable in question period or identifying longterm possibilities,” Mungall says. “I think this is a very broad, non-partisan issue that impacts the community.” Although she has spoken to locals who feel the Ministry should be moving faster, Mungall says they are bound by legislation. “What’s important is they follow the steps laid out in the Act. Whether I agree with the Act at this stage is moot, because the Ministry has to follow it. It’s not going to be changed in the near future.” However, she says Macdonald, her party’s forestry critic, sees it as a “learning opportunity” that could lead to strengthened legislation. Mungall adds that while she won’t hesitate to hold the Ministry’s feet to the fire, she’s satisfied staff are concerned, and she’ll continue to work with Wiggil. For his part, the minister says he’s satisfied appropriate steps are being taken. “We recognize and share the concerns [the MLAs] brought forward,” Steve Thomson told the Star. “The investigation continues. At this point, my position is to let that investigation be completed and we’ll review the information that comes forward.” Thomson said he was aware of the concerns prior to the meeting, “but we need to investigate fully and properly and then consider the information once those reports have been provided.” He also believes existing legislation is sufficient to handle the situation. “The provisions are there. If the allegations are correct, we’ll be in a position to take appropriate action,” he said.

Man who discovered RCMP spy camera wants compensation CASSANDRA CHIN Grand Forks Gazette Reporter

A Nelson man who found RCMP surveillance cameras containing sensitive photos says he wants an apology and compensation from police. Dion Nordick, aka Buck Adams, says he found the cameras in trees near the trailer he was then renting in Grand Forks, as he was leaving home after an RCMP raid in June. “As we were pulling out of the yard, it looked like a deer in the headlights,” he said. “I put my hand out and told the person who was driving to slow down because I didn’t want the deer to jump out and hit us. I looked closer and it looked like an antique camera.” At first Nordick thought “rippers” or thieves placed the cameras there so they could identify when his place was empty. “When I grabbed the camera I didn’t think it was the police because I didn’t think police would employ these kinds of tactics,” said Nordick. After removing the cameras, Nordick checked the flash drives. “The flash drive on the camera in the front was just surveillance pictures. Inside was a folder that had pictures of my friends coming and going. “The next camera had that folder and two other folders. “There were probably

240 pictures, 120 in each file, and they were just one after another, pictures of another investigation.” Those pictures included dead bodies and victims of domestic abuse, Nordick says. RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel said the cameras were placed outside the property as part of an investigation into a grow-op, at a location later subject to a search warrant, and was to capture images of vehicles going in and out. Nordick disagreed and said he could reach out and grab the camera from his driveway. “From standing on my driveway, I could basically reach and grab the camera. The facts that the police were saying about it being on public property... was not true,” stated Nordick. Seibel was unable to comment on the alarming photographs. Nordick and his lawyer, Jesse Gelber of Trail, still have the cameras and flash drives, but Nordick said they would meet with RCMP this week. “We’re going to be meeting with them and arrangements have been made,” said Nordick. “Ultimately, I think they need to pay me compensation for screwing with my life for four months. What I want, at bare minimum, is an apology from the RCMP.” Nordick, who moved to Nelson in September, is not facing any charges.

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Business Christmas Shopping at its Best in Our Own Backyard

The reasons to shop local are plentiful and powerful MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

The season of giving is creeping up, which means Nelson residents are going to hit the stores in search of the perfect Christmas gifts — and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Star, 103.5 The Bridge, and Nelson and District Credit Union are teaming up to encourage locals to shop in town. “The Chamber has been involved through our business connections,” says manager Tom Thomson. “We feel that the business community is an extremely important part of our community and obviously supporting our local businesses is important to the long-term sustainability not just of those businesses, but the long-term sustainability of our community.” Thomson said even though they are focused on getting people to think local during the holidays, they hope it will be part of a long-term educational campaign.

“We understand that there are always going to be times where people are out of town doing other things, but to get into your vehicle and go across the line just to shop in places like Spokane or to head to Kelowna? “If you do a lot of your commerce down in those areas it becomes really problematic for the local community because the local businesses tend to support most of the minor hockey, hospital foundation, the Osprey Community Foundation and things like that through donaMegan Cole photo Nelson’s shopping options give reason to stay. tions. “When you go and shop out are in the area that offer unique ily on the mainstream. of town you take away from the services,” said Atkins. “We’re not just a community viability of some of those busi“We’ve got world renown that relies on chain stores, not nesses that take money out off coffee shops. We’ve got world that there’s anything wrong with their own pocket or their own renown filmmakers. We’ve got chain stores. They still provide shelves in donations back to the boutique cupcakes and we have an awful lot of job opportunities community.” cooking stores and book stores and that sort of thing for the loTom Atkins of the credit that display local cookbooks. cal residents,” said Thomson. union feels Nelson presents And there are restaurants with “But we tend not to get something truly special to shop- world renown wine lists and caught up in the box stores and pers year round. the long strip malls. We’ve got food.” “I think Nelson offers a pretty Unlike communities like Kel- this unique downtown core that amazing selection of retail busi- owna, Thomson feels that Nel- is very important to our comnesses and professionals that son residents don’t lean as heav- munity’s vitality.”

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Atkins said when people shop locally they are supporting their friends and neighbours which supports employment and the local economy. “It’s the age old adage: it’s a logical decision to shop local. It keeps jobs and employment circulating in the local economy which has a multiplier effect. Every dollar that leaves never comes back,” said Atkins. With a big spending weekend ahead in the US with Thanksgiving sales and Black Friday, local businesses have banned together to offer a unique shopping experience to Nelson residents. “You look at the local business community here and we have a Customer Appreciation Weekend which is sort of what we could call the White Friday sale. We’re trying to encourage people to stay here through the course of the American long weekend instead of thinking of going across the line. There are about 50 odd businesses participating in that sale,” said Thomson.

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Events

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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.

NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898

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

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 REEL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL The international Reel Youth Film Festival comes to Rossland on fresh produce, handmade items, jewelry, music, on-site massage, Saturday, November 26, featuring some of the best in international food, handmade products for body and home and more. If you’re youth film-making, along with submissions from the talented youth interested in being a vendor at the market contact 250-551-6911. of the West Kootenay. Admission is $3. The 2011 Reel Youth Film Festival is a collection of compelling and entertaining short youth THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 films: animations, dramas, documentaries, comedies and a musical. The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is screening an award winThere will be cash prizes for two local films: People’s Choice and Best ning documentary, Miss Presentation at 7:30 p.m. It will be at SelfDeof the Fest. For more info on the Reel Youth Film Festival and for film sign High, above the legion. Doors open at 7 p.m. Following the film submission information visit ReelYouth.ca or rosslandcac.com. there will be snacks and discussion groups. Tickets are by donation and all proceeds go to the Women’s Centre.

LAST CHANCE FOR LUCAS MYERS’ DECK

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Nov. 27th - K-OS with full band SOLD OUT Dec. 1st - Emotionz Dec. 2nd - 1st Trax Tour w/Smalltown Djs, Bryx & B-Ron

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

Interested in playing table tennis? Every Wednesday at Blewett elementary school players meet for fun and competitive matches. Things get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up at 7. The drop-in fee is $2. For more information call K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.

Lucas Myers will be presenting his one person show DECK: How I Instigated then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement at the Ymir Hall on November 26. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available in advance for $10 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.

There will be a Regional District of Central Kootenay board meeting starting at 9 a.m.

Kokanee Speakeasy Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. in room 118 at the Selkirk College Silver King Campus in Rosemont. For more information visit kokanee. freetoasthost.ws or call 250-352-7808.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Shelley Adams will be at Otter Books between 1 and 3 p.m. signing copies of her delectable and gorgeous new cookbook, Whitewater Haven’t had your funny bone hit lately? We’ve got the remedy: Seri- Cooks with Friends. Her other two cookbooks will also be available. ously Funny, a comedy show hosted by the Nelson and District Wom- Take this opportunity to chat with a real Nelson cooking guru, while en’s Centre. Head to the Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street on November picking up the perfect Christmas gift. 30, where local comedic geniuses Bessie Wapp, Sheila Lane, Michelle Mungall and other wise-crackers such as Lucas Myers come together Touchstones Nelson will celebrate the opening of two exhibitions: for a night of side-splitting, knee-slapping good times, led by the in- Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank and The imitable Lisel Forst as MC. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show start- White Line: Wood Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of ing at 7. Come early to mingle, place your bids in the silent auction Gene Leavitt. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception, taking of fabulous items donated by community businesses, and enjoy some place from 7 to 9 p.m. refreshments and try some complimentary mouth-watering appetizers. Tickets are $20 and available at Otter Books, Eddy Music and The Community First Health Co-op is having a membership drive in the Women’s Centre at 420 Mill Street. All proceeds go to the longest the mall (near Shoppers Drug Mart) to increase its number of memrunning rural women’s center in all of Canada, where 60-70 women bers. If you wish to support health care in your community, please and children gather each week for support, resources and the centre’s join the Co-op for only $10 a share. The more members they have, the better their chances of obtaining funding for health education, great free store. seniors’ care and low-cost housing. The Co-op will be at the mall from 1 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 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 Would you like to see Jupiter and it’s moons, the Andromeda galaxy, with our talented artists and view their new work. The fair starts on 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 November 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. will be setting up the telescopes at 7 p.m (weather permitting) on November 25 and 26.For more information call Wayne Holmes at THE FORESTERS (IOF) ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Members and guests are invited to the annual Christmas party on De- 250-354-1586 or email sumfun@telus.net or taghumhall@shaw.ca. cember 3 for a traditional Christmas feast at the Hume Hotel. Cocktails are served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register Max and Irma’s restaurant will now have live music Fridays and Satat Technika appliances at 620 Front Street. Tickets are $15 in advance urdays between 6 and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko Forsor $20 at the door. There is also an optional gift exchange for an item berg. of $10 value. For more information call Donna at 250-505-4859.

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Entertainment listings Spiritbar

The Royal

The Capitol Theatre

Below the Hume Hotel

330 Baker Street

421 Victoria Street — tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Thursday, November 24

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

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A special night featuring a live showcase straight from Jamaica. Perfect Giddimani, Ras Iyahson, Gisto, Selectah Meszenjah and Buck Lee. Only $15 or win a ticket on Reggae Train Radio, Fridays at 11 p.m. As a Rastafarian, Perfect’s lyrics are deep and straightforward yet unforgettably melodious, leaving you to listen over and over. Simply put, he keeps his lyrics real and unapologetically uses music as his medium for education and self-awareness. Perfect has the crowd enthralled with his highly energized performances and presence. Performing hits like Hand Cart Bwoy, Hold On Buju and H.I.M. Smile to name a few. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

What is “ho-tonk” you ask? Well join The Royal for an evening with Ballgag ‘n’ Chain Gang and find out. Ballgag ‘n’ Chain Gang is a five piece juggernaut of sound; a musical sideshow like no other. With 12 instruments, including horns, lap steels, didgeridoo, and banjo and three lead vocals each giving their own unique sound, they take what is great about music, mix it together, boil it down and run it through some copper pipes and come out with tunes that are high in proof and sweet in flavour. It’s more then just a sound, it’s a state of mind. Local rock favs, Almanak will open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $6 at the door.

Saturday, November 26

Saturday, November 26 The Royal is proud to present blues singer songwriter, Candye Kane. This woman has been through it all and has lived to sing about it. Her vocals are like nothing you’ve heard before. She belts out her music with a hugely powerful voice, an equally commanding stage presence and an authenticity that reels you in and leaves you wanting more. She’s been called “the most powerful and entertaining blues singer of her generation” and we’re all excited to hear her let loose at The Royal. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at Royal Espresso and liveattheroyal.com.

Kingdom Kingdom from Brooklyn, New York now residing in Los Angeles, recently headlined the Fractal Forest at Shambhala Music Festival in 2011 and was highly acclaimed as being one on the most cutting edge sets of the entire festival. Kingdom will be making his first appearance in Nelson on this November evening. Kingdom plays everything from house, dubstep, g-funk, hip-hop, UK funky to juke, but R&B is his first love, and it shows in his bassheavy remixes and original tracks, often featuring R&B vocal samples on top of his trademark production style— what some have called “a Brooklyn take on the UK garage sound.” The opening set is by The Philthkids Ghostwhip and Fluxo. Doors open at 10 p.m. Advance Tickets are available at Hume Hotel.

Ellison’s Market and Cafe 523 Front Street

Saturday, November 26 The Unplugged Sessions hosts three new acts to their stage starting at noon with Andrew Parkhouse, a 22 year old singer/songwriter from Atwood, Ontario who started playing music two years ago. He soon got invited on a North American acoustic tour one year later so he quit his job, sold his truck and hopped on the tour bus. Next up is Motes & Oats. Flute and guitar weaved with powerful vocal harmonies characterize the jazz folk sound that unfolds with Melissa McCready and Shannon Moldenhauer. Closing act is the Alan Kirk Band unplugged with music ranging from traditional and original and folk to pop/rock. The band includes Mike Bennett on guitar and harmonica plus Don Walker on hand drums.

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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 705 Vernon Street

Thursday, November 24 Living history takes the stage at Finley’s as Bob Wootton (Johnny Cash’s guitarist from 1968) and Vicky Wootton (Guitarist for June Carter’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 depended upon him to proTennessee Three vide Johnny with the unique sound that would come to be recognized by millions of fans over the world. Bob Wootton provided the unique “boom-chicka-boom” guitar that classifies most of Johnny’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 Finley’s or $22 at mountainthunderpresents.com. Tables are reserved with a dinner reservation, please call 250-351-5121.

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

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

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Christie de la Perrelle, RMT Larissa Rivers, RMT Registered Massage Therapists Now accepting new patients. For appointments please call: 250-352-7767 Suite 303-625 Front Street

Arts Shambhala sets record for on-line ticket sales

NELSON — In a record shattering 17 days, online ticket sales for the 15th annual Shambhala Music Festival 2012, have completely sold out. Tickets went on sale October 21 and orders steadily continued after the first two tiers of tickets sold out on the

first day. “This is completely unprecedented,” said social media director Britz Robins. “But event tickets selling out well in advance is a trend we’ve observed gaining momentum, especially where electronic music is concerned.”

If you find yourself among those who missed out on online sales, fear not. Tickets will be available in stores on December 3 at Big Cranium Design in Nelson and Skyway Hardware in Salmo. For information visit shambhalamusicfestival.com.

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News Mayor Dooley Says It’s Time for Occupy Nelson to Strike Camp

‘The community is not in support of it’ MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Occupy Nelson protesters are now openly defying orders from the Nelson Fire and Rescue after they were told to stop occupying the teepee that has been erected on the lawns of City Hall. The order came after an inspection by Nelson fire chief Simon Grypma, which saw tarps and wooden structures dismantled at the site. “They basically ordered that all our wooden structures be brought down and

that we have no tarps over our tents unless they were certified to be fire resistant,” said Brett Rhyno, one of the occupiers. “They also said that we were not allowed to use our propane tanks or our white gas or basically any fuel-based flammable material for cooking.” Rhyno said the protocols applied to the Nelson site are the same as those applied to the Occupy Vancouver protest. Four occupiers continue to sleep in the teepee at the City Hall site, and Rhyno

Occupy campers continue to hold out at City Hall.

said it is important to the group. “We feel the demand to not unoccupy the teepee is unreasonable — actually we’ve defied that order,”

said Rhyno. “It’s the first time that we’ve not complied with anything that they’ve asked from us.” Now with temperatures dropping and snow falling, the oc-

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cupiers are depending on the kindness of the community to help keep them warm. “We’re reliant entirely on community support in terms of

hot food coming in which has been great, and has kept us going,” said Rhyno. But Nelson Mayor John Dooley is unsure of how much community support there actually is. “The community is not in support of it,” said Dooley. “There may be some people in support but I did a lot of door to door campaigning for our election and I would say 100 per cent of the people I spoke to asked ‘When are those people leaving City Hall, because it doesn’t look good.’ In

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fact many people said if they did the same thing in their front yard they would be there to shut them down.” The occupiers, with the help of a lawyer, have applied to the city for power. Dooley said he had not seen the application but added he has “absolutely no intention of putting power on to that site.” “I want to be very clear on that. If people are cold and they can’t cook, then they need to go somewhere where they are warm and they can cook,” he said. The Nelson Police Department and Fire and Rescue have been paying multiple visits per day to the site “just to check on the welfare and the well being of everyone,” said police chief Wayne Holland. “Since October 15 [the day of the march], as the Nelson Police Department we have been very pleased with the interaction that I have been invited into between the protesters and the city,” said Holland. Grypma said due to the changing faces at the site, they are making daily visits. “For the most part the fire department is satisfied with the measures that the Occupy Nelson has taken to ensure that they do have a safe campsite there. We work with them on an on-going daily basis and make inspections nightly,” said Grypma. With regards to the teepee, Grypma said he is waiting to hear from the occupiers about whether they have treated the teepee to make it fire retardant. For more depth on this story head to nelsonstar.com.

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News Scott Niedermayer Travels to Victoria

Jumbo Resort back in spotlight TOM FLETCHER Black Press Victoria Bureau

I would like to thank everyone for their Support. -Bob Adams City Councillor badams@nelson.ca

VICTORIA — Opponents of the long-proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort went on the offensive in the BC legislature early last week, with retired hockey star Scott Niedermayer joining a local aboriginal group to press for its rejection. Niedermayer joined Kathryn Teneese, chair of the Ktunaxa Nation council and NDP leader Adrian Dix to urge the BC government to reject the proposed resort, on Jumbo Glacier in the Purcell Mountains. The project has been studied for more than 20 years, and received a provincial environmental certificate in 2005. The last step is approval of a master development agreement, which Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thom-

son could make at any time. Teneese showed a video with testimonials of aboriginal and other local residents, and released a study by Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer that questions the economic viability of adding another ski resort to the region. The Ktunaxa call the region Qat’muk, and say it is a sacred place for them. “It’s where the grizzly bear spirit was born, goes to heal itself, and returns to the spirit world,” Teneese told a news conference hosted by the NDP at the legislature. Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald and Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall oppose the resort, and say their communities support their position. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, the only BC Liberal in the region, has been an outspoken advocate for

Jumbo resort. Bennett notes the Shuswap First Nation, which claims to be the closest aboriginal community to the Jumbo Glacier, supports the resort proposal and asserts its own detailed territorial claim.

“There are some logging roads and things like that, but the bears are allowed to move the way they need to to have a healthy population.” Scott Niedermayer Former NHL Star

Bennett also notes there is an existing heli-skiing operation on the Jumbo Glacier, a road to the region built 50 years ago, and the yearround resort is proposed for

an abandoned sawmill site. In a December 2010 letter to the BC government, Shuswap chief Paul Sam described the Jumbo Basin as a dead end with no traditional food gathering or travel function. “Throughout the long review of the Jumbo basin, all First Nations agreed that it carried little significance to our respective to our respective traditional uses,” Sam wrote. Niedermayer said while he lives in California, he returns to the Cranbrook area with his family in the summer. Other local ski resorts in the area have undeveloped lots, so he questions the need for another one to be approved. “There are some logging roads and things like that, but the bears are allowed to move the way they need to to have a healthy population,” Niedermayer said.

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Community Mt. Sentinelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quest for Community

Students help change lives Full colour B Section of the Nelson Star

SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Thirty children share three bedrooms. They bathe in a small plastic swimming pool. The women who run the home provide for their basic physical and emotional needs, but more importantly, give them love. These kids are not orphans. They all have mothers who must visit them at least once a month â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a condition of their place in this home. The kids were taken in because they were struggling to get to school since they had adjusted to the nocturnal schedules of their mothers. Called hijos de la luna (children of the moon), they are the children of migrant sex-trade workers in Oaxaca, Mexico. This January, Mt. Sentinelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quest for Community program will be traveling to Oaxaca, and will be presenting Casa Hogar Hijos de la Luna (Home of the Children of the Moon) with a much

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Mt. Sentinel students are raising money with a special event in early December so they can go and work with the children of migrant sex-trade workers in Oaxaca, Mexico.

needed influx of supplies and funding. Looking to maximize their contribution to this home, the Quest students are putting on an evening of local talent at the Capitol Theatre on December 7 at 7 p.m. Quickly becoming a popular annual event, the evening will include spoken word poetry, dance, choral music,

and rap (mostly the work of local youth) all be interwoven with the storytelling talents of local artist Ray Stothers. Come out and pack the theatre to help the kids at Casa Hogar Hijos de la Luna as much as possible. Admission is by donation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a $5 minimum â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and tickets can be purchased at the door.

World AIDS Day 2011

Locals join in with rest of the planet SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Every 12 seconds another person contracts HIV. Every 16 seconds another person dies of AIDS. World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. ANKORS and the Nelson United Church are hosting World AIDS Day on December 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nelson United Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 602 Silica Street (corner of Josephine and Silica). Join Rev. David Boyd and guest speakers for a candle light vigil in support and memory of those that have passed. There will be live music featuring Marina Richards with the Metis Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The Global AIDS Epidemic â&#x20AC;˘ Since the beginning of the epidemic, approximately 60 million people have been infected with HIV and 25 million people have died of HIV-related causes. â&#x20AC;˘ In 2009, 33.3 million people were living with HIV. There were 2.6 million new infections and 1.8 million AIDS-related deaths world wide. â&#x20AC;˘ In 2009, some 430,000 children were born with HIV, bringing the total number of children (<15) living with HIV to over 3 million. â&#x20AC;˘ Young people account for around 40 per cent of all new adult (15+) HIV infections worldwide. â&#x20AC;˘ Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected and is home to two-thirds of all people living with HIV worldwide and 91 per cent of all new infections among children. â&#x20AC;˘ There are 16.6 million children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

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Congratulations Jen and Dave

Jennifer Hagel and Dave McLorie were married December 31, 2010 (New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve) during a beautiful sunny winter wonderland outdoor ceremony in Whistler, BC. The bride and groom, along with 75 guests, enjoyed an amazing 3 day celebration at Brew Crew Lodge, Whistler. Jennifer is the daugher of Elaine and Ben Hagel and granddaughter of Isabel (Buddy) Ramsay, all of Nelson. Dave is the son of Blair and Gordon McLorie of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (originally from Toronto) and the grandson of Betty Hilton of Toronto. Jen and Dave are making their home in Vancouver.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Nelson Star

Community Birth, Babies and Beyond – Judy Banfield

Baby, it’s cold outside. Layer up

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t’s winter. For many people, winter can be a difficult season. When the cold comes, the temptation is to curl up inside and cocoon, and indeed, when it’s blustery and blizzardy, that’s a great thing to do. But all that cocooning can contribute to a feeling of being cut off from the world, and a sense of isolation, especially if you have a baby or young chil-

dren. And that sense of isolation can contribute to feeling depressed and lonely. And the more depressed and lonely you feel, the less energy you have to go outside, and the less you go outside, the more isolated you feel, and on and on it goes. So for many reasons it’s important to head outdoors, even in the cold, and even if it takes forever to get your little

ones dressed. Most mothers find that getting outside in the fresh air, walking a bit, and getting some exercise works wonders for their mood. And the better your mood is, the easier it is to handle the stresses of parenting. Of course it is extremely important to take your little ones outside in a way that keeps them safe and warm. First of all you need to have good, safe non-

slip footwear so you are steady on your feet. Be sure you are warm enough to be comfortable yourself. In terms of keeping your baby warm, here are some suggestions: • If you are active and moving with your baby in the cold, you must remember that while you are getting warmer by the minute as you move along, your

baby is actually stationary and being propelled through space (albeit in a carrier or stroller). He or she is therefore getting colder as you get warmer. So it is essential that you dress your baby with this in mind. • As with adults, layering is the most effective warmth preserver for babies. The number of layers you need depends, of course, on how cold it is. Use your common sense. Here is a layering system used by many active parents who spend lots of time outdoors: 1) Begin with a base layer Story continues to Page 25

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From the Hallways of L.V. Rogers – Cam Olson Heartfelt appreciation to all my supporters for their contributions of time, talents, money, hugs and kind words. Many thanks to Nelson voters for the opportunity to again serve on Nelson City Council.

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he start of the second term means two things: One, some students will now be attending the half-semester long grad transitions class, waving good-bye to their much appreciated spare; and two, the teachers have decided the students’ marks and have prepared the new term’s material. Due to the BC Teachers’ Federation strike, the school will not be sending home written report cards, but the grades will be logged and accounted as always. Most teachers agree that the strike has not intervened between the usual teaching methods and curriculum and does not pose a threat to extra-curricular learning. It certainly does not pose a threat to the staff ’s enthusiasm, as shown in their commitment to this year’s Halloween celebrations. The school was crawling with a variety of creative

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“Most teachers agree that the strike does not pose a threat to the staff’s enthusiasm...” gymnasium, where students seized their chance to publicly present their outfits in front of judges and spectators. Awards were distributed to members of each grade, determined by the creativity and commitment to their presentation. Graduates Tenai Scott and Adam Laurie triumphed over the Grade 12s with their co-operative costume from the 2007 movie Juno. On the topic of movies,

LVR’s own feature length film Project Turquoise Snowflake is being directed by arts teacher Robyn Sheppard, who has brought her environmental ambitions to life. After months of hard work by Sheppard, the community and the student volunteers, word of the film’s production has spread powerfully. MP Alex Atamanenko recognized Sheppard’s intentions and made a positive announcement in the House of Commons, congratulating and supporting the school’s determination. With the film nationally publicized, the crew is looking forward to completing their yearlong efforts and spreading their ecological message. The 2012 grads have voted in the executives that they trust to organize the themes and festivities. Out of the rec leadership class, five executives were voted in, with duties such as choosing the different

themes that will be voted on. This year’s five executives are Taryn Scarff, Kate Vierra, Adam Laurie, Zoë Greyeyes, and Tenai Scott. I think I speak for the whole grad class when I say that the activities will be in good hands! Fundraising to finance the end of the year celebrations has begun, with Save-On and Safeway gift cards being offered with a percentage going towards the grads’ expenses. There will also be chocolate bars for sale by the students and a donation box at the Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot. The gradding class has come together tremendously since the start of the school year and all are enjoying the seniority-made confidence that comes with the graduation experience. Cam Olson is a Grade 12 student at L.V. Rogers. His column is featured in the Star once a month

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costumes, including Principal Huttemann as Elvis Presley, and a pair of legendary rock stars known as Mr. McComb and Mr. Roch. The annual costume contest was held in the

Nursing students preparing for journey to Guatemala highlands SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Fourteen students from Selkirk College’s nursing program will be travelling to Guatemala in the spring to learn more about grassroots community health projects in that country. Their first major fundraising event is a festive Guatemalan beans and rice dinner to be held at 6 p.m., Friday, December 2 at Nelson’s United Church on Silica Street. Groups visiting Guatemala in past years went to urban area free-trade zones, highland villages where community health and well-being is being affected by Canadian mining operations, and also the remote northeastern jungle region of the country, where gov-

Students from Selkirk have been travelling to villages in Guatemala to help the locals improve health care.

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Students who participated in the practicum last

year will present their impressions at the dinner. Their stories bring to life the incredible resilience, capacity, and creativity of the Guatemalans they encountered, who are actively confronting the formidable challenges to health that they face. Said one student of the experience, “One important thing I feel is have gained from this practicum is being able to believe in people’s abilities, and trust that individuals will make the right choice for themselves. I also believe I have deepened my belief in myself as a health care provider.” The dinner will bring together simple food, good company and a common purpose. Cost is $10 at the door, and children are welcome.

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Wheeldon JACKSON’S impresses Great Food despite Great Service Great Times! Smokies’ struggles HOLE & GRILL

League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 24 19 Castlegar 25 16 Nelson 26 15 Spokane 24 10 Grand Forks 23 0

L 5 7 9 13 23

T 0 0 0 1 0

OTL 0 2 2 0 0

P 38 34 32 21 0

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 23 18 Kimberley 21 15 Creston Valley 22 11 Golden 21 10 Columbia Val. 25 1

L 4 5 9 10 23

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 1 2 1 1

P 37 31 24 21 3

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 25 Penticton 22 Princeton 22 Kelowna 24 Summerland 24

W 14 12 12 10 8

L 9 8 9 13 16

T 1 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 2 1 1 0

P 30 26 25 21 16

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Kamloops 26 Revelstoke 22 N. Okanagan 24 Sicamous 21 Chase 24

W 22 16 15 7 1

L 2 5 8 12 22

T 0 0 0 1 1

OTL 2 1 1 0 0

P 46 33 31 16 3

BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Adam Wheeldon’s rookie British Columbia Hockey League season has been filled with adversity, but the Trail Smoke Eaters have slotted the gritty forward in as an important part of the team’s future.

“The kid will probably wear a letter for me one day.”

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Friday, November 18 Osoyoos 3 Princeton 7 Summerland 6 Sicamous 5 (OT) Kamloops 6 Revelstoke 3 Golden 5 Columbia Valley 2 North Okanagan 0 Fernie 4 Penticton 2 Beaver Valley 7 Grand Forks 0 Creston 12 Saturday, November 19 Penticton 1 Nelson 4 Princeton 0 Kamloops 4 Revelstoke 4 Kelowna 3 (OT) Sicamous 5 Chase 5 North Okanagan 2 Kimberley 5 Fernie 8 Columbia Valley 5 Creston Valley at Golden Castlegar 3 Spokane 4 Sunday, November 20 Nelson 3 Beaver Valley 5 Columbia Valley 2 Golden 10 North Okanagan 5 Creston Valley 4 Penticton 2 Castlegar 3 Grand Forks 4 Spokane 8 Chase 2 Kamloops 7 Osoyoos 4 Kelowna 2

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Position Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward

GP 24 20 23 22 26 26 24

G 14 15 13 6 6 10 7

A 18 16 15 20 16 10 13

P 32 31 28 26 22 20 20

Nelson Minor Hockey hosted its pee wee house tournament this past weekend with 10 teams taking part, including the two Nelson teams (seen in action above). Nakusp ended up taking home the championship with a victory over Westside in the ﬁnal. This coming weekend it will be nine and ten-year-old players taking centre stage at the annual Nelson atom tournament. Bob Hall photo

“I absolutely love the kid,” said Smoke Eaters head coach Bill Birks. “He is great in the room, he is working hard and he is improving every day. He is a very valuable piece of this team. The kid will probably wear a letter for me one day.” It’s been a horrible start for the Smoke Eaters this season. Battling injuries and spotty goaltending, Trail currently sits last in the BCHL’s Interior Conference. “We’re playing really good hockey, we just haven’t had the results that these kids deserve with their hard work,” Story continues to Page 28

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T 1 0 1 0 0 0

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T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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W 3 3 2 0 0

L 0 0 0 5 3

T 1 0 1 0 0

P 7 6 5 2 6

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T 0 0 0 0

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TEAM Castlegar Rossland/Trail Nelson Spokane A Grand Forks Spokane B

TEAM Rossland/Trail 1 Castlegar 3 Castlegar 1 Nelson 2 Nelson 1 Nakusp Castlegar 2

TEAM Castlegar Nelson Spokane A Spokane B Rossland/Trail TEAM Rossland/Trail 2 Beaver Valley Nelson 2 Nelson 1 Rossland/Trail 1 Grand Forks Boundary Kaslo

TEAM Nelson Nakusp Castlegar Grand Forks

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T 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 1 2 2 4 5

P 12 12 9 9 3 0

NELSON FORD MEN’S OPEN TEAM GP W T Innkeepers 5 5 0 Soccer Quest 5 3 0 Old Dogs FC 5 3 0 Kootenay Co-Op 5 3 0 The Cataracs 5 1 0 Naturally Hard 5 0 0

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P 15 9 9 9 3 0

L 1 1 1 2 4 5

P 12 10 10 9 3 0

L 0 1 1 2 3 2 3

P 10 9 7 7 6 2 1

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JACKSON’S HOLE MEN’S MASTERS TEAM GP W T Abacus 4 3 1 Real Nelson 4 3 0 Bia Boro 4 2 1 Jackson’s Hole 5 2 1 Slocan 5 2 0 Red Dog 4 0 2 Ted Allen’s 4 0 1

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KOOTENAY CO-OP 8-9 GP W 5 4 5 3 5 1 5 1

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L 1 2 3 3

P 12 9 4 4

TEAM Inter Milan Valencia Man City PSG

KOOTENAY GLASS 10-11 GP W 5 5 5 2 5 1 5 1

T 0 1 1 0

L 0 2 3 4

P 15 7 4 3

TEAM Chelsea Juventus Liverpool Celtic Rangers Barcelona

LEO’S PIZZA 12-13 GP W 5 5 5 3 5 3 5 1 5 1 5 0

T 0 0 0 1 1 2

L 0 2 2 3 3 3

P 15 9 9 4 4 2

NELSON STAR 14-16 GP W 5 4 5 3 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 1

T 1 0 1 0 0 0

L 0 2 2 3 3 4

P 13 9 7 6 6 3

TEAM Everton Arsenal Real Madrid AC Milan Benﬁca Marseille

BC Major Midget League TEAM Vancouver NE Chiefs Vancouver NW Giants Cariboo Cougars Greater Vancouver Canadians Okanagan Rockets Valley West Hawks Thompson Blazers North Island Silvertips Fraser Valley Bruins South Island Thunderbirds Kootenay Ice

GP 16 16 16 17 16 15 16 16 16 18 16

W 11 10 10 8 7 8 7 6 5 3 1

L 4 3 4 5 5 7 7 9 8 11 13

T 1 3 2 4 4 0 2 1 3 4 2

P 23 23 22 20 18 16 16 13 13 10 4

Cont. from Page 27 Birks told the Star. “We are a young team and it’s a process. Everyone in the dressing room is on board and spirits are high.” Wheeldon scored his first Junior A goal last week in a 9-3 loss to the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Unlike his days as a Nelson Minor Hockey rep standout, points have been hard to come by for Wheeldon so far this season. His goal was only his second point of the season, but Birks said offensive output is not the focus for the rookie.

Adam Wheeldon

“You are a goto guy all the way through minor hockey, then you get to this level you have a little bit to learn on the other side of the puck,” said Birks. “He knows that and he does so many good things well that most people don’t see with the naked eye. He may not be putting points on the board, [but] there are so many other things he does that are invaluable.” Like he did with the Nelson Junior Leafs last season as a 16-year-old, Wheeldon has been playing regularly on the penalty kill. Wheeldon is currently out of the line-up with an upper body injury and also missed several games earlier this season when he had to undergo emergency appendix surgery. Trail’s next action is a home-and-home with Westside. The home side of the set is in Trail Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Cominco Arena.

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ABCs of sport

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t’s happening! Our fall/winter season is in full swing and the fish are right on schedule. I’ve always enjoyed November and December for fishing on Kootenay Lake. And this year is no exception. We have started catching big fish regularly. Each day seems to land a big fish, with some days landing multiple big fish. And by big fish I mean 15 to 20 pounds and some over 20 pounds. Our last few trips have been very productive. Here’s an example of one of our outings... We started the day at 7 a.m. on the water. Our lines were out by 7:30, and by 7:45 we hooked into our first screamer. Cosmo was first up on the rods and he fought this monster for about 10 minutes. After a lengthy battle he finally got the fish beside the boat. A big, beautiful male with a large red stripe. The fish rolled on its side and spit the hook out. It looked to be around 18-plus pounds and Cosi was heartbroken. Hopefully that’s not our only big fish for the day. We continue fishing for a couple hours and land a few smaller Rainbows. Then at 10:30, Jayden hooks into a screamer. He played this fish like a pro and 10 minutes later, the fish was in the net. Another beauty about 15 pounds. We got our lines back in the water and continued fishing that area. Only another half hour goes by and Marco hooks into a nice fish. Not the same battle that we were used to, but a nice six pound Dolly landed in the

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net under this fish. A gorgeous 17 pound Rainbow showing its fall colors. What a way to end the day. A double header with a 14 pound and 17 pound Rainbow. That’s what a day on Kootenay Lake can be like at this time of year. We’ve had a few other days like that in November also. I can’t wait to see what the rest of November and December have to offer. Last weekend’s derby was a successful one also. The top three fish weighed in at: 21.7 pounds, 21 pounds, and 19 (Top) Jayden Maida hooked this Rainbow ear- pounds. Congratulalier this month and dad Len (bottom) had some tions to Fraser, Todd, fun of his own too. and Harry for catching the winning fish. net. Good fish for the Marco’s turn again. He plays this fish perbarbecue. WHAT ARE THEY Lines back out and fectly and manages to BITING ON? get a nice 12 pound only another hour Our favorite buckRainbow to the net. goes by and Cosmo’s tail flies are workGood fish Marco. turn again. AnAnd finally, we are ing well. The magic other big screamer. making our way back colors include: Black/ This time the fish white, gray/white, home and almost stays deep and it’s purple/white. Or done for the day, definitely a sign of commonly known as when the line starts a 20 pounder. After the 215, 228, 203, or screaming again. about 15 minutes of Jayden quickly jumps the Gray ghost and battling this fish, he November special. up and grabs the finally has it close to Also using the the boat. Right at the rod. He has another usual Lyman plugs big fish on. The fish back of the boat and on the surface or about 50 feet straight is taking line and down. This fish is jumping three or four downrigger to 150 holding it’s ground. times out behind the ft. Magic plugs have been: #16, 32, 100, Well, after all that boat about 300 feet. and 135. stalling, the fish fiAs I slowed the boat And the old standnally wins the battle. down to help with by on the downrigger Only 20 feet from the the battle, another boat and the hook is line starts screaming. has been the flasher/ spit out again. I think Len grabs hold of this hoochie combo. It’s been working well at Cosmo is getting a rod and the battle is complex now. Two on. A double header. depths between 100 and 150 feet. Catchbig fish on for him, The fish cross in ing both Dollies and but neither one made front of each other Rainbows on these to the net. Oh well, and Len and Jayden lures. that’s fishing. both switch sides of I hope this helps We carried on the boat to keep the improve everybody’s fishing for the next lines in order. About couple hours and 15 minutes go by and luck on the lake. And remember, you landed some small Jayden’s fish is ready can’t catch fish if fish to keep everyone for the net. Another you’re not out there. busy. Even Cosmo beautiful Rainbow. Tight lines… managed to land This one weighs one of those. A nice in at 14 pounds and Kerry Reed owns consolation prize I we quickly get it Nelson-based Reel guess. back in the water Adventures Charters. Later in the and prepare to net Call him at 250-505afternoon, the line Len’s fish. Finally to 4963 screams off and it’s the boat we slip the

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Sports Leafs forward Brett Norman goes wide around a Penticton defender at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Saturday night during a 4-1 Leafs win over their Okanagan competition. Norman has been helping ﬁll the scoring void left by Patrick Martens who departed permanently for the BCHL this month.

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For the second time this season, the Nelson Junior Leafs had the Beaver Valley Nitehawks backed into a corner but came away empty. On Sunday night in Fruitvale the locals stormed out to a 3-1 first period lead on their Neil Murdoch Division rivals. James Sorey, Brett Norman and Colton Schell scored for the Leafs in the opening frame. Only Craig Martin managed to beat Nelson starter Andrew Walton, who stood tall in the first 20 minutes, turning aside 18 other Nitehawks shots. Though the Leafs outshot Beaver Valley in the middle stanza, it was the Nitehawks who managed Leafs leading scor- to tie the score with marker Colton Schell ers by Chris Derochie and added three more Mason Spear. The final period was goals to his totals another back and forth 20 over the weekend. minutes. Nitehawk Max Flanagan broke the deadlock with five minutes left to play to make the score 4-3 for Beaver Valley. Though the Leafs pressed for the equalizer, Ryan Edwards scored into the Nelson empty net to make the final 5-3. In the first contest between the two teams back in early October at the Nelson and District Community Complex, the Leafs also held a lead heading into the third period only to see it slip away in a 5-4 loss. The Leafs’ season record against the division-leading Nitehawks is 1-3. On Saturday night at home, the Leafs managed to pick up a 4-1 win against the Penticton Lakers. Leafs rookie Carson Willians started the scoring at the NDCC with a strong second effort seven minutes into the game. With just over a minute left in the opening period, Leafs defenceman Jonathon Petrash wired a shot from the point on the powerplay that eluded Lakers goalie Jessie Gordichuk.

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(Nelson transfer station & Ootischenia landfill) The Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking a landfill attendant to work shifts at the Nelson transfer station and the Ootischenia landfill. This is a non-benefited position and no minimum or maximum hours are guaranteed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have transportation to various sites, good public relations, cash handling experience and basic computer skills. A detailed copy of the job description can be found on our website: www.rdck.bc.ca. This is a union position and is covered by the terms and conditions of employment as set out in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Central Kootenay and CUPE Local 2262. The RDCK is an equal opportunity employer. APPLICATIONS in the form of a resume and cover letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm (local time) on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted. David Bromley Resource Recovery Operations Supervisor Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 Email: dbromley@rdck.bc.ca Phone: 1-800-268-7325 / Fax: (250) 352-9300

Education/Trade Schools

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Services

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Houses For Sale

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NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Avail now $950/mo. 250-352-2439

NELSON Rosemont: Fully furnished studio suite w/own entrance. NS/NP, quiet/mature professional preferred. $650 incl. hydro. ref req’d 354-3994. Nelson: spacious 1 bdrm suite available Nov 1st. $800/mo. NS/NP/WD/FS. 250-352-6975

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Employment

TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Saw Filer to join our team in Merritt, BC. Tolko is a forest products co. with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by December 4, 2011.

• SERVICE MANAGER • JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Our Client has an immediate requirement for a Service Manager and a Journeyman HD Mechanic with exp. in commercial HD Trucks and Trailers. Diagnosis and preventative maintenance are key to this function combined with the willingness to work with the public and our customers. You have a choice. You can leave your family, live in a camp and make a living in the north, or you can move to one of the most beautiful places in central BC, bring your family and enjoy the balance and life, that this region has to offer. Excellent Wages & Beneﬁts!

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Snowclearing

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson

Snow Plowing & Removal Book Now!! call Dan 250-551-3336

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Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755

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

Pets

Sporting Goods

FREE TO GOOD HOME - TWO MALE BUDGIES. These little guys are a year and a half old. Unfortunately, their owners are leaving the country and can’t take them along. Includes cage and play stand. 3526883

Golden Retriever Puppies,vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed $350 250-265-3320

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery WANTED: Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skidsteers, wheel loaders,screeners,lowbeds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

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

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

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

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 Apt/Condo for Rent Shaughnessy Apartments now accepting applications on 1 bedroom apt. NS/NP $645/mo + util. Quiet Adult bldg in Rosemont 352-0118

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

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

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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Recreational/Sale

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

Legal Notices Would anyone who witnessed a motorcycle accident which occurred in Castlegar at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and 8th Street on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at approximately 10:00am please telephone the law ﬁrm of Spilker Watson & Company at 250-365-2183

Ofﬁce/Retail

Rooms for Rent

NELSON: lwr uphill, furnished room in shared home. NS/NP, W/D, & wiﬁ. Avail Imm. for woman. $475/mo 354-3922

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Auto Financing Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

NELSON: near Nelson Ford, 300sq ft ofﬁce space Available November 1st. $450/mo incl. utilities. Call 250-825-4700

Female Roommate Wanted: 6 mile, access to whole home, must love dogs, seniors welcome, drivers licence appreciated. $400/mo. 250-825-4569.

Transportation

Rentals

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Community Nelson SPCA Fundraiser

Spay-ghetti more appetizing than it sounds

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This Sunday, the Nelson branch of the BC SPCA will be holding its third annual Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraising dinner in the Hume Room of the Hume Hotel. In addition to a delicious spaghetti, chicken, and salad dinner, guests will be treated to musical entertainment from local band Casimir Funk. The meat is locally and ethically raised and tasty vegetarian options will also be available. Guests are encouraged to come early to bid on some wonderful silent auction and raffle prizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost every business in town came through for us when we asked them,â&#x20AC;? says Denise Maglio, the community council chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just hope that the support from the public in terms of coming out to the event will be similarly inspiring.â&#x20AC;? Just a few of the many prizes available are a bed and breakfast getaway, spa packages, dog training certificates and some big surprise items. The dinner was originally conceived in 2009 to jumpstart the branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low-income spay/neuter program, catnsip/dogsnip. That program is well underway and a big success, but the branch still needs help to maintain it and to pay for their ever rising spay and neuter bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spend over $30,000 a year on spay and neuter expenses,â&#x20AC;? says acting branch manager Rob Andrew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to controlling pet overpopulation, spaying and neutering can help solve certain health and behavioural problems which makes pets less adoptable.â&#x20AC;? The Nelson adoption centre not only adopts animals to loving homes, they create a compassionate community in many different

On Sunday the Nelson branch of the BC SPCA will be holding its third annual Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraising dinner in the Hume Room of the Hume Hotel.

ways. Through the centre, they provide humane education programs such as a summer camps and school visits, reunite lost pets back to their homes, provide low income spay/neuters, and respond to cruelty complaints to make sure that all animals have a voice. Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction, while dinner begins at 7. The dress code is casual and there is a cash bar. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at either the Hume Hotel or at the Nelson Adoption Centre, located at 520-C Falls Street, off Baker and above the Savoy Bowling Lanes. For further information, please contact the Nelson BC SPCA at 250-352-7178.

Information Sessions

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