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Vol. 5 • Issue 41

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‘Planning failures’ led to Sweatman’s death GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A WorkSafeBC investigator defended his report into the drowning of a Nelson Search and Rescue volunteer as a coroner’s inquest opened this week.

Nigel Corduff spent much of Monday testifying about the report, which reveals Sheilah Sweatman, 29, died after her leg became tangled in a steel rigging cable, pulling her from her raft on the Goat River near Creston last year.

The Ymir resident was trying to attach the cable to a sunken vehicle, later found to contain the body of Lana Chipesia, 23, who went missing several days earlier.

The report says several planning failures contribSheilah Sweatman uted to Sweatman’s death.

The inquest — before presiding coroner Matt Brown and a five-man, two-woman jury — is hearing evidence to determine the circumstances of the case and make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

Corduff ’s report says several things went wrong, beginning when the submerged car unexpectedly started to move downstream, taking the raft with it — somehow the two were tethered by the steel rigging equipment.

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Blewett residents to vote on official community plan GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Blewett residents will have the chance to say yay or nay to an official community plan in their part of the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Area director Ramona Faust announced Friday that due to ongoing discontent there, she’s asked for a plebiscite to be held with a simple yes-or-no question.

“We’ve had very mixed results to public opinion gathering in Blewett,” she said in an interview. “I figured a plebiscite is the only way to solve it and let everybody be heard and not feel intimidated.”

It hasn’t been decided whether a mail-in ballot or ballot box will be used.

About 80 people attended a public hearing last month on the proposed community plan for Area E, which also includes Balfour, Harrop, Procter and Queens Bay. Out of 100 written submissions, 64 opposed the plan, 13 supported it, and another 23 asked for changes or just provided comments.

“I believe it is not necessary, and that Area E is managing development of lands well without this bylaw in place,” Therese Marken wrote.

Opposition came from several communities, but was

strongest in Blewett.

“I and many of my neighbours don’t think it was us that asked for this,” resident Jim Demers wrote in a recent letter to the Star. “Yet the planning plan has been steamrolled ahead as if everyone was on board.”

Faust said she believes an organized group has been encouraging people to reject the plan “based on incorrect information,” but admits the 60-page draft document is “rather daunting.”

“Maybe a lot of people will go by hearsay and that will be what calls the day,” she said.

Although Blewett will get to vote, Faust said for the rest of her constituency, staff will incorporate comments and suggestions and come back with a second draft.

Some property owners have asked for changes in their land designations, which Faust said will be honoured as long as they don’t conflict with provincial designations.

Changes will also be made to reflect various concerns, including that industry was left out.

“Mining particularly, has taken umbrage at the fact we haven’t stipulated they exist and we focused a lot on recreation,” Faust said.

“We’re going to add some language about the historic

A proposed official community plan for portions of areas surrounding Nelson is proving controversial in Blewett, but less so along the West Greg Nesteroff photo Arm.

importance of mining and resource industries.”

Once they know if Blewett is in or out, another public hearing will be held before the bylaw is put forward for adoption, Faust said.

She noted a 2010 survey suggested a majority of residents wanted growth and development managed, but not everyone was convinced a community plan was the way to do it.

Faust said a common misconception is that such a plan will lead to a tax increase when in fact her area has already been paying into the planning budget for years without much benefit.

“Their taxes certainly won’t increase if they get an official community plan, but they will be getting their money’s worth,” she said.

She also insisted if the plan is adopted, it won’t mean the regional district “crawling around people’s backyards.

We simply do not have the time, interest, nor capacity.”

The plebiscite is non-binding, but Faust said she will respect the majority decision.

“I have no wish to impose this on a community that doesn’t want it,” she said.

“But then neither will I be able to assist people who have concerns in their neighbourhood.”

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Volunteers Still Working on Plan to Provide $40,000 to Tsunami Torn City

Onagawa funds not spent MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Volunteers involved with fundraising for the devastated town of Onagawa, Japan, are fending off criticism around use of the money.

Approximately $40,000 remains unspent in a city bank account, but volunteer Mary Nishio said her ad-hoc group wanted to respond directly to the community’s needs.

“Every time we would find something they needed, we would find out shortly after that they had lots and lots.”

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Nishio — who lived in Japan for 21 years — was in Onagawa “by fate” following the earthquake and tsunami and witnessed the devastation.

“In the very beginning, they were so very stressed and were dealing with issues far more pressing than someone wanting to give them money,” she said.

Having worked with the Japanese Red Cross following the Kobe earthquake in 1995, Nishio said she knew donating the money to the Red Cross would not get it to Onagawa, but instead it would be distributed throughout the country.

For Nishio it was important to support Onagawa not only because she had witnessed the aftermath first hand, but also because she knew the special bond the two cities had despite not having an official sister city relationship.

“Foreign students come to Nelson from Onagawa,

but we also have a bond because of the Hampton Gray memorial,” she said. “That is a very unusual tie. I believe that is the only monument to a foreign soldier in all of Japan. The fact that Onagawa would put up such a memorial to a Canadian soldier who died bombing ships in the Onagawa harbour, to me is a sentiment there needs to be far more of.”

During an October committee of the whole meeting, local resident Claus Schunke — who has regularly voiced concerns about the fate of the funds raised for Onagawa — suggested the public may see the lack of direction as “misappropriation.”

But Nishio said the group has persistently contacted officials in Onagawa looking for direction and suggestions as to how the money should be spent.

“Every time we would find something they needed, we would find out shortly after that they had lots and lots,” she said. “We asked about scholarships and that was declined because Japan is a society that values the group.

They do not single out individuals. They felt to give out only two scholarships to two people was not the thing they wanted to do.”

Nishio also suggested donating the money to the Onagawa hospital, which lost thousands of dollars worth of equipment after its first floor was flooded.

Officials declined the offer saying it would likely get lost with all the other funds and not have an identifiable source or intended destination.

Recently the committee heard from Onagawa as to a possible project: volunteers are working with the Japanese consulate and Toyota to send a flatbed truck to the community.

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One of the initiatives for fundraising for Onagawa was the sale of Bob Hall photo paper cranes which was spearheaded by Kim Osika.

Many people who stayed in Onagawa following the tsunami lived in temporary housing, and Nishio said lately many Japan Times headlines have told of suicides among those living there.

“They need support now. I know the phases of the psychological responses following disasters and the fact we are responding and supporting them now is way more effective than if we had sent something in the beginning,”

Nishio told the Star.

Onagawa has requested a flatbed truck to help with festivals, which are intended to address the isolation created because of temporary housing.

The truck could also be used to help evacuate residents if a typhoon or other crisis hits the community.

The $40,000 was raised through a variety of events and fundraisers, and includes a $10,000 contribution from the City of Nelson.

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RDCK hiring planner to look at space crunch

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Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter

The Regional District of Central Kootenay will hire a consultant to suggest ways of making more room for staff at its increasingly cramped Nelson headquarters.

A committee of directors has concluded that reorganizing the existing space makes the most sense for now.

Other options included adding a second storey to the present office, leasing or renting another building, or erecting a new one.

“The committee is recommending a short-term solution to see how much space we have and to use that information to create a long-term plan,” said Slocan’s Hillary Elliott, who chaired the committee.

The regional district has outgrown its purpose-built headquarters on Lakeside Drive, where it moved in 2000.

But Elliott said a proper assessment of long-term solutions was beyond the committee’s resources.

The board adopted a resolution in July to hire a space planner to look at redesigning the office, although it has been held up by a corporate review that looked at staffing levels. That document concluded a few more positions should be added.

Elliott said they’ll ask the planner to provide them with different options and prices for reconfiguring the existing space.

“Can we, with our old-fashioned, big and cumbersome desks, create a better environment? We’re pretty open to see what somebody can do while respecting employees’ space and flow and the public.”

She added the committee hoped the short-term solution will buy them another year or two.

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The alleged vandal tagged several downtown buildings earlier this month.

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Nelson police arrested a man they believe is responsible for tagging the walls of the Nelson library, the Telus building and BC Assessment building earlier this month.

Officers noticed fresh graffiti on the buildings along Victoria Street just before 3 a.m. on the morning of November 10. The words “ozone” and “Katie” were written in black spray paint.

They recognized the tags as belonging to someone they ar-

rested for a similar incident in September.

Officers searched the area and eventually found the man sleeping in his vehicle. Lucas Wells, 31, was arrested for seven counts of mischief to property.

He’ll appear in Nelson court December 4 and was released on bail, with numerous conditions, until then.

Police are encouraging business owners to contact the department, by calling 250354-3919, if they have experienced any similar vandalism recently.

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Important vote for Blewett

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egional District of Central Kootenay Area E director Ramona Faust has her work cut out for her: how to get the majority of residents to approve a plan that will bring more order to planning in the regions just outside Nelson. It won’t be easy.

It’s unfair to clump all residents of one area together, but it’s safe to say when it comes to backlash against the hand of local government, Nelson’s rural neighbours in Blewett are prone to being vocal. Most recently we have seen it with recreation facilities and the Nelson library. Now the proposed official community plan Faust is bringing to her constituents is being attacked.

This is not to be taken as a negative. The majority of folks who decide to live in a rural setting are more interested in an unencumbered lifestyle than the more regulated environment of the city. They also fight hard against any sniff of increased taxes. Fair enough.

In order to move more confidently ahead with the official community plan, Faust has decided to hold a vote in Blewett (see story on Page 2). Though non-binding, Faust said she will stay true to the outcome.

Going in, Faust knows it will be a steep hill to climb.

“Maybe a lot of people will go by hearsay and that will be what calls the day,” she told the Star.

If people vote without the proper information, it would be unfortunate. There is merit to the proposal. In fact, every other area in the RDCK already has such a document to help guide growth.

You can sense Faust’s frustration with those who choose to listen to only one side.

“I have no wish to impose this on a community that doesn’t want it,” she said. “But then neither will I be able to assist people who have concerns in their neighbourhood.”

Majority rules and if you live in Blewett, there is a consequence either way to the upcoming vote. Make sure you have a close look at the entire issue before marking an X.

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Victoria View — Tom Fletcher

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Smart meter manipulation

wo very different scenes unfolded at opposite ends of the province earlier this month.

In the remote northwest corner of BC, the first power line towers started going up to connect Highway 37 communities to the BC Hydro grid.

The Nisga’a, Tahltan and other aboriginal communities will soon have reliable power, as well as much-needed training and jobs during clearing and construction.

Thiesen even claimed radio frequency signals can ‘pull the PIN number directly out of your head.’

Is there no limit to the nonsense some people will fall for?

Meanwhile down on the Gulf Islands, the most hysterical, dishonest campaign against smart meters I’ve heard of so far went into high gear.

I’ve obtained a mass email from the head antismart meter organizer on Salt Spring Island that shows the mentality at work here. (Corix is the BC Hydro contractor that has installed more than a million meters and has approached the Gulf Islands with trepidation, the last area of BC to be done.)

“Corix is attacking with 30 trucks on Mon the 22nd,” Chris Anderson wrote in October. “Poelpe [sic] are advised NOT to attend the Victoria pipe-

line rally but instead help defend agianst [sic] spymeter installations in their neighbourhoods.”

Anderson’s self-appointed supporters fanned out across the island, attempting to turn away installers on the false assumption that everyone has fallen for their crackpot fear campaign. They managed to stop 12 per cent of the installations.

Coincidentally, Anderson has been doing a brisk business selling $35 meter locks to gullible Salt Spring Islanders in recent months. They don’t work, and you’re not allowed to lock BC Hydro property anyway. Others have been sold official-looking “no smart meter” signs that don’t identify the customer, so they don’t work either.

As for the term “spymeter,” I’ve reported on the weird theories spread

by Bill Vander Zalm in a video interview, where he claims smart meters are part of a global surveillance system that can even tell what you’re cooking. Vander Zalm has been outdone by one Brian Thiesen, who styles himself as the “chairman” of “Interior Smart Meter Awareness.”

In September, the Merritt Herald reported on Thiesen’s presentation to 20 unwary people in a church basement. He claimed wireless meters not only provide video surveillance of your house, they are also responsible for “dying bees” and “defective sperm and eggs” as well as disease and fires.

Thiesen even claimed radiofrequency signals can

“pull your PIN number directly out of your head.”

Is there no limit to the nonsense some people will fall for?

Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows residential fires have decreased with the advent of smart meters.

Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the criminal element.

Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, installers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being illegal, they are a fire hazard that is removed when discovered.

Installers also find more sophisticated cases of hydro theft. Removing the mechanical meter reveals

a hole cut in the back of the case, so the dials can be turned back to hide a grow op’s power consumption. No wonder some people want to lock them down.

Of course all of this is defeated by a smart grid system, so the growers and other crooks are angry.

A BC Hydro official told me about one case where a user was told he had a bypass, and that it was being removed. His bill went from next to nothing to a reasonable level.

The customer complained to the media, falsely inflating the amount of his bill and blaming an inaccurate smart meter.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress

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Flu shot picture doesn’t help The picture on the Star front page of a registered nurse injecting a flu shot (October 19, 2012), demonstrates, yet again, that public health officials do not read their literature nor practice “evidence-based medicine.”

The Cochrane Collaboration is an international network of more than 28,000 people from over 100 countries who work together to help health care providers, policy-makers, patients, their advocates and carers make well-informed decisions about health care, by preparing, updating and promoting the accessibility of Cochrane Reviews. The Collaboration is independent and free from pharmaceutical interests.

Cochrane Reviews (cochrane.org/reviews/index. htm) are based on the best available information about health care interventions.

Cochrane Reviews explore the evidence for and against the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatments (medications, surgery, education, etc.) in specific circumstances. Designed to facilitate the choices that doctors, patients, policy makers and others face in health care, the complete reviews are published in The Cochrane Library four times a year.

Despite this easily available, time-saving resource, it seems that BC public health departments do not use them.

If they did they would find

out that the flu shot does not work for: babies, (shot no more effective than a placebo); children with asthma, (did not prevent asthma exacerbations); adults, (reduced the risk of influenza by six per cent and reduced the number of missed work days by one day); elderly living in nursing homes or the community, (non-significant effect). These reviews were based on samples of 294,000 children, 800 children with asthma, 66,000 adults, and 64 studies over the flu seasons of the elderly.

Dr. Roger Thomas of the University of Calgary, lead author of a research paper published in 2010 by the Cochrane Library, had this to say to the National Post, “What troubled us is that [shots] had no effect on laboratory-confirmed influenza.”

The study found that immunizing nursing-home workers does nothing to prevent confirmed influenza cases among the homes’ elderly residents.

“What we were looking for is proof that influenza… is decreased. Didn’t find it. We looked for proof that pneumonia is reduced. Didn’t find it. We looked for proof that deaths from pneumonia are reduced. Didn’t find it”. (dprogram.net/2010/03/11/ flu-shots-futile-study/).

Furthermore, whale.to/ vaccines/flu2.html lists 101 “side-effects” a.k.a “damage,” from flu vaccines reported in respected medical journals.

Perhaps the worst damage from flu vaccines is Guillain-Barré Syndrome where the victim suffers from progressive paralysis. In 2009, in Quebec, the number of cases of the syndrome doubled after use of the flu vaccine (news.nationalpost.com/2012/07/10/ swine-flu-shots-may-belinked-increase-in-rate-ofrare-neurological-syndromequebec-study/).

In my opinion, one person paralyzed for life as a result of a useless vaccine is one too many.

As health officials know, 85 to 90 per cent of flu-like illnesses are not caused by the influenza virus and these illnesses are only distinguishable from true influenza by a lab test. Of the hundreds of thousands of samples submitted for analysis to Canadian laboratories over the last 12 years, fewer than 12 per cent were found to be influenza A or B. Therefore, giving flu shots to the whole population is an expensive exercise in futility (12 year analysis of PHAC statistics: vran. org/about-vaccines/specificvaccines/influenza-vaccineflu-shot/).

Anyone with a modicum of common sense will not inject these noxious substances into themselves in the quaint belief they will not get a flulike illness.

J.L. Craig Nelson

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If there is no hands-on touching of the patient and no tests scheduled to be administered, why is Interior health not asking for the use of the current video conferencing technology? Have the specialist doctor talk on video link to the patient to save the travel costs and the wear and tear on the patient who has already been weakend by many on-board

medical issues.

In the Dawson Creek, specialist doctors from Edmonton are using the technology on a regular basis to follow up on the progress of patients who have had heart valve replacements. Should there be physical hands-on testing or actual medical testing required, this would rule out the use of video link. But simple visual and verbal discussions can be easily accomplished with video linking.

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Community Organizations Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett Elementary School, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250352-5739.

The West Kootenay EcoSociety will be holding a series of conversation cafés over the winter and early spring.

The first conversation café will be held on November 22, at Oso Negro Café and will address the possibility of building housing that is both sustainable and affordable. The conversation begins at 7 p.m. at Oso Negro, with admission by donation.

More information on the café series is available online at ecosociety.ca.

Next SOS AGM/HTF joint meeting is Thursday, November 22, 2 p.m at the Seniors Coordinating Society meeting room in the northeast Corner of the Civic Centre.

On Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar at 717 Vernon Street and on Fridays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement there are AlAnon meetings. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

On November 24, Annie’s Boutique is going to have their fifth annual Take it Off Day party at the Nelson Trading Company. All it takes is an eight inch pony tail.

Start planning now to take it off with us in November.

Through this event and the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, you have the power to pass along a meaningful gift to a woman undergoing treatment for cancer (at no

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cost to her). Just call or visit us at Annie’s Boutique before the event to register.

Nelson and Rossland take on Whitefish Mountain Resort in Powder Magazine’s Ski Town Throw Down on November 28-29. Vote for your favourite ski town at facebook.com/powdermag.

Saturday, December 1 starting at 10 a.m., the L.V. Rogers grad class of 2013 are having a bottle drive. Please save your bottles as grads will be stopping by homes to collect on that day. If you would like the grads to pick up bottles and aren’t sure if you might be on a route, please call 250-551-1777 to arrange pick up.

Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the first Sunday of every month. The next meeting is Sunday, December 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at SelfDesign Commons, 402 Victoria Street (above the Nelson Legion).

New members welcome.

The Nelson Branch of the Navy Leagues of Canada is having their AGM Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rod and Gun Club.

Please come and support our youth. You do not need to have a child in the Sea Cadets to be part of the organization.

Workshops Ellison’s Market hosts a free workshop on cold and flu family wellness on Saturday, November 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn how to natural boost your family’s immune system using whole foods, herbs, key nutrients and supplements.

Columbia River Treaty Review Workshop will be held at the The Nelson & District Rod and Gun Club on Tuesday, November 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Find out how your

interests may be affected and provide your input.

The Nelson Hospice grief support series is open to anyone experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. The series runs Thursdays from November 25 to December 20 from 10 a.m. to noon in the multipurpose room in the public health building at 33 Victoria Street. There is no cost for the series, although donations are graciously accepted.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by emailing nelsonhospice@netidea.com.

Volunteer Opportunity Do you enjoy live classical music? Are you a well organized person who would like to contribute to your community? Since 1955 the Nelson Overture Concerts Society has been committed to bringing in live classical music to Nelson. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take on the role of program director. This volunteer position includes developing an annual programme of concerts, establishing contact with agents, signing contracts, arranging performance venues and hotel accommodations and regularly communicating with the NOCS Executive. To apply for the above position please contact: nelsonoverture@ gmail.com, or phone Anne Macdonald: 250-352-7625 by November 30. Inquiries are also welcome from those interested in joining the NOCS Board of Directors.

Craft Fairs and Bazaars Our Daily Bread craft and gift sale, Friday November 23 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday November 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Daily Bread, 512 Stanley Street. No admission fee. To book a table call 250-354-2077.

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will be transformed into a winter village for the Winter Faire on Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will also be children’s activities throughout the day, including The Snowflake Theatre performances of the Shoemaker and the Elves are at 11 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. for $3 per person. All families welcome to this fun seasonal celebration.

Holiday Pop Up Shop at Lilikoi boutique, 471 Baker Street, Tuesday November 27 to Saturday December 1.

Opens at 10 a.m. daily. On Thursday, November 29 a portion of sales with be donated to the Women’s Centre.

The Craft Connection/ Gallery 378 is having an opening for their annual Seasonal Treasures Show on Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come in and enjoy some Christmas treats and mulled cider, meet the artists and enjoy new crafts brought in for the season.

EcoSociety’s Winter Craft Faire is Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central School gym, 811 Stanley Street. Find some of the region’s finest crafts all under one roof. Admission by donation.

The Kootenay Artisan Fair is back at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on December 7, 8 and 9. There will be 46 vendors and live music. Doors open at 12 p.m. on Friday and wraps up at 9 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday doors open at 10 p.m. with closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

To include your event in the online calendar visit nelsonstar.com. Or email reporter@ nelsonstar.com to add your event to the community calendar.

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Breton, The Tom Fun Orchestra on Thursday, November 23. Tickets are $12 in advance at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Tickets are $15 day or show.

Doors at open 6 p.m. Showtime is at approximately 8 p.m.

Capitol Theater presents its 25th Anniversary Christmas pantomime Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of Buskerville directed and written by Laurie Jarvis. Showtimes are November 29, 30 and December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on December 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adult, $10 student/ senior, $45 family of four. Buy online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-3522293. The Capitol panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring members of the community of all ages in ridiculous and hilarious roles. The panto is an annual fundraising event for the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society and is an integral part of its continued operation.

Come on out to this family friendly event and enjoy a night out at the theatre. We promise the panto will be great entertainment! See you at the theatre.

Local DJ Braden Early of 5 TrickPony will be spinning house, disco and soul music at Bibo restaurant, 518 Hall Street, on Friday November 23 as part of the Beats at BiBo series.

Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents mime/actor Trent Arteberry performing The Secret Life of Walter Manny on Sunday, November 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 or package of all four performances in the Kids Series $40.

The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and CBC radio invite you to their annual dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Sunday, December 16 at the Nelson United Church. The night will feature another all-star line-up of Nelson celebrities: Actor and comedian Lucas Myers, news director Glenn Hicks, actress, director and writer Jane Sinclair, pastor David Boyd and novelist Anne DeGrace.

Mayor John Dooley, the evening’s host, will provide lively commentary and Irish charm, and the Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus will offer the sounds of Christmas to warm hearts and lighten spirits. Doors open at 7 p.m. reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Non-perishable food items will be accepted.

Vinyl Ritchie returns to the Kootenays on Friday, November 23 at Spiritbar. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket info is available at the Hume Hotel.

Snow Motion, a special evening event to celebrate a new snow season, will be held at The Royal on Friday, November 23. Party with skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, cross-country tourers, snowmobilers and other winter sports enthusiasts. Welcome winter by dancing to the high-energy music of Sunshine Drive featuring guest artist Clinton Swanson on sax, and special guest performances by Aryn Sheriff, Colin Spence and Mike Bennett. Admission is $10 at the door. Doors open 7 p.m.

Sonic Wind CD release celebration is Tuesday, November 27, at The Royal.

Sonic Wind is an acoustic album played, recorded and produced completely by Soniko Waira. It’s a combination of original songs and traditional sounds of Turtle Island arranged for guitar, hand drum, shakers, flutes and voice. Doors 8 p.m. No cover.

Local favourite DJ Terrantino is at Spiritbar on November 24. Enjoy your favourite songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal is happy to welcome back The Wooden Sky on Wednesday, November 21. Advance tickets are $15 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 7 p.m. Showtime is at approximately 9 p.m.

The Royal presents Nelson’s first Electro Swing Circus. Come be apart of this magical night of circus extravaganza, burlesque, live music from jazz trio Tangerine Swing, and DJs featuring Spry Bry and Vanilla Disco. Dress in your best flapper outfit and be a part of the madness. Tickets are $5 with a swing costume or $10 without. Doors open 8 p.m.

The Royal is proud to present the seven piece rock ensemble from Cape

Come to The Royal Thursday, November 29, for a fundraising concert to

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support Pura Vida, a Canadian charity that works to improve the lives of children and youth in Latin America.

The night will include music by B-Ron, Dope Cat and Science of Defiance. In between artists, there will be a screening of a short documentary filmed by Pura Vida founder Nathan Benninger who was born in raised in Nelson. Admission is by sliding scale donation, $10 minimum. Doors open 9 p.m.

Steal away with the hoodlums! Come to the Dam Inn on Friday nights for some of your favourite tunes, a seafood special and other fine eats and drinks.

There will be music by Pauline Lamb aka Molly Malone, Marvin Walker kickin’ the ol’ travellin’ case and Glen Martin of Tuques and Von Butcher fame on mandolin and the guitbox.

Things get going at 8 p.m. Minors welcome.

Kelowna DJ Stickybuds plays Spiritbar Friday, November 30. His sets are filled with funk, drum and bass, glitch hop, reggae and breaks all intricately woven through countless hours in the studio. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Fridays at Finley’s: After work and all request DJ to follow. Free cover.

Bring yourself and your well groomed facial hair to the Royal for this annual Movember Extravaganza on Friday, November 30. Prizes will be given out for Man of Movember, Miss Movember, Best Mo in Character, Best Team Mo and the Lame Mo. Plus, there will be a beard-to-mo shave off with Lucas Myers. And of course the night will feature the lucious beats of DJ Rhapsody and DJ Billy Bangers. Doors open 8 p.m.

Admission is by donation. $10-$20 sliding scale suggested donation.

The Royal presents Hornography on Saturday, December 1. This nine member band with a five piece horn section is a musical marathon that will keep you shakin’ it all night long. Joining Hornography will be the very groovy Rafferty Funksmith keeping you in the flow. Tickets are $10 and are available at liveattheroyal.com and at the door.

Doors 8 p.m. Showtime approx. 8:30 p.m.

The Royal presents Poor Young Things and Tim Chaisson on Sunday, December 2. The rock and roll outfit, Poor Young Things have quickly been gaining recognition in the music world with their vintage rock and roll sound and their passionate live shows. Tickets are $10 at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open 6 p.m. Show at 8 p.m.

At the Pub

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night.

Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

Saturdays at Finley’s: All request DJ and free cover.

Sundays at Finley’s: Football with karaoke at 9 p.m.

Mondays at Finley’s: Football and battle of the hotels, bars and restaurants.

Tuesdays at Finley’s: Live rock ’n’ roll and blues band come play with the band Wednesdays at Finley’s: Wine and wing night with karaoke dance party to follow.

Thursdays at Finley’s: Selkirk college student night with resident DJ and guest.

Finley’s has joined forces with Molson Coors Canada, 103.5 The Bridge and a few local celebrities like Chuck Bennett from the Nelson Star and our very own Mayor John Dooley to help raise funds and awareness for Movember. Come down to Finley’s with your pre-‘stache, half ‘stache or attempt at a ‘stache and you will receive a prize on the spot, get your photo taken and be entered into our VIP party pack for four. To join the Movemeber campaign just pop down to Finley’s or call to find out more. Prizes weekly for best handle bar, best porn, best weakest links, best sister, best Tom Selleck ‘stache.

Literature

Warpworld is the first in a five-book science fiction adventure series co-written by Nelson author Kristene Perron and her Texan writing partner, Joshua Simpson. Perron will launch her sci fi thriller Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

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The report said introducing steel rigging into the operation without proper safeguards was contrary to several principles of swift-water rescue certification — although none of the 21 well-trained search members on site objected.

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Continued from Page 10 one searcher was “disheartened” to discover two weeks later that he could have walked across the river.

Ward also asked why an RCMP dive team didn’t attend the site. Corduff said he was told none was close by, and it was an “inappropriate environment” for divers given how shallow and opaque the water was.

Ward said he expects the inquest to hear from another expert who disagreed with some of Corduff ’s conclusions, and questioned whether the presence of video cameras for a reality TV show affected the operation.

Corduff says his investigators concluded there was no evidence the cameras — including one on Sweatman’s helmet — had any effect. Furthermore, he suggested the footage was beneficial, providing searchers a chance to review their activities.

“Rather than a hindrance to safety, the mere fact we have [video of the incident] shows what a benefit cameras can be,” Corduff said. (The footage was expected to be played at the inquest Tuesday.)

Sheilah Sweatman’s father Wynn (left) and mother Teddi (right) are in Nelson this week. Teddi opened the inquest with a statement Monday.

Ward also suggested Sweatman’s colleagues may have given up too soon trying to rescue her, but Corduff also rejected this, noting some people resisted when the stand-down order came.

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The inquest opened with an emotional statement from Sweatman’s mother, who described her “fierce but tender daughter.”

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man told the jury and packed courtroom that Sheilah was “a strong-willed, dedicated” search and rescue member with “tremendous courage to face any physical or moral challenge.”

She shared pictures of her daughter with the jury — a portrait was placed on an easel near them — and provided them with a booklet with pictures of her house, garden and examples of her artwork.

Teddi also said her daughter was “vibrant and talented” and filled with “passion and compassion, and full of ideas and desire.”

An avid athlete and outdoorswoman, she worked parttime at Nelson Animal Hospital, and became a member of Nelson Search and Rescue almost as soon as she moved to the area. It quickly became a big part of her life, her mother said: “She loved a challenge and never backed down from anything.”

Testimony is expected to continue through Thursday, while Friday has been set aside for jury deliberations.

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6th ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! Nove mb e r 2 4 t h, Nels on B C It’s our way of saying Thanks for Shopping Locally!!

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6th ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! November 24th

It’s our way of saying Thanks for Shopping Locally!!

Over 50 downtown businesses participating with amazing deals.

Watch for the balloons outside!!

Baker Street 213 Sacred Ride............................................................................................................ Complimentary Ski/Snowboard Tune Up with any/every purchase 266 Jayne’s Chop Shop............................................................................................................................................................. FREE cut with every colour!

295 Kootenay Coop......................................................Come by to enjoy lots of great samples, plus enter to win one of our customer appreciation prizes 301 305 327 351 356 358 377 378 390 395 398

Rel-ish Bistro..........................................................................................................................................................................1/2 Price Appies All Day Through the Looking Glass......................................................................................................................10% of the day’s sales to the Food Cupboard Kutenai Clothing Company................................................................................................................... 10% of Total Sales to St. Saviours Food Pantry “L’Optique” Fashion Eye Gallery.........................................................“$100 Deal” - complete pair of prescription glasses, frame & Rx lenses included Gaia Rising Metaphysical Inc................................................................................................................................................................In-Store Specials The Fairies Pyjamas................................................................................................................................................ 10% off Outerwear (Men & Women) The Kootenay Bakery Café Co-op.................Purchase your favourite thing for a 15% discount. 5% of sales proceeds to Stepping Stones for Success!

Craft Connection....................................................................................Store-wide 15% off! Get a jump on Christmas and thank you for buying local Cottons Clothing................................................................................................................................ Bring in a non-perishable food item and NO HST Hipperson Hardware......................................................................................................................................... 10% off all regular priced merchandise Otter Books Inc............................................................................................................................................................ 10% of sales to food cupboard

402 John Knox - Fair Realty............................................. Enter to win fabulous door prizes including dinner for two! Donations accepted for food bank 431 Ted Allen’s Jewellery..........................................................................................................................................................Sales throughout the store!

464 Sanderella’s Boutique and Starbird Tea House.................FREE hot beverage with purchase of any crepe. FREE scone with purchase of any beverage. In-store draw 476 Kootenai Moon Furniture..................................................................................................................................................................25% off Store Wide 491 Kurama Sushi...............Spend $30 or more on Sushi and receive 5% off. Spend $50 or more on Sushi and receive 10% off. Discount excludes liquor 498 Streetclothes Named Desire................................................................................20% off Store Wide and Free re-useable shopper bag from ‘Sandwich’ 499 Wait’s News....................................................................................................................................75 years young & still the best milkshakes around!

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Cydney’s.........................................................................................................................................................................................15% off storewide Tea Garden Salon & Spa......................................................................................................10-50% off all retail. 10% of sales proceeds to Movember!

Kokanee Camera Company....................................................................................................................$12 Passports and Clearance Items 20-50% off K.C. Restaurant................................................................................................................................................. Open Monday-Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Shoes for the Soul..................................................................................................... 20% off*, one day only, Nov 24, (*some shoes/boots not on sale) Vibe.............................1st Anniversary Sale 20% off storewide. Free gift with every purchase over $50. 3 days only! New Christmas dresses now in!

Tribute Boardshop.......................................................Men’s & Women’s Streetwear: 20% off. Free In Season Tune-up with Every Board/Ski Purchase Shannon’s Fabrics Ltd..........................................................................................................................................................Spin to Win your discount!

Baker Street Menswear...........................................................................15% off storewide, plus free bar of men’s luxurious soap with every purchase Cottonwood Kitchens......................................................................................................................................................................... In-Store Specials Habits.............................................................................................................................................................................................20% off all clothing The Music Store.........................................................................................................................................................Great deals throughout the store

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Mountain Baby........................................................................................................10% off storewide plus an extra 5% off with a food bank donation!

Roam.........................................................................................................................................Receive one free Ski Wax with any purchase over $100 Your Dollar Store With More..................................................................................Why pay more? Customer Appreciation Day 10% off all Xmas stock Bent Over Leather...............................................................................Spend $100 or more on reg. price merchandise and receive $20 Gift Certificate Bia Boro ..............................................................................................................................................................................10-25% Off selected items Pharmasave #148.............................................................................10% off all regular priced items (some exclusions do apply, see store for details)

702 Gerick Cycle & Ski.....................................................................................................................2 for 1 ski tune, 10% off all regular priced clothing 803 Nelson Chrysler..............................................................We want to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support in shopping locally!

Kootenay Street 410 BC Wineguys............................................................................................................10% off all Wine Accessories including pre-ordered gift baskets!

Ward Street 456 Shoe La La (formerly Kootenay Cobbler).................................................No HST on all new footwear & 10% of profits donated to the Cancer Society

Josephine Street 461 Natures Health Natural Foods.........................................................Natures Health helping you to help yourself! Free Gift and a draw for a gift basket 534 Sensations Dress Shoppe........................................Thank you to our treasured customers, old & new, for supporting us in this first year of business!

Hall Street 411 Vince DeVito Shoes.................................................................................................................10% off storewide! 10% of sales to food cupboard 413 Itza Pizza.............................................................................................................................................................................10% of sales to Movember

Vernon Street 501 Nelson & District Credit Union........................................................................ Nelson & District Credit Union encourages you to shop and bank local 616 Grounded Coffee House......................................................................................................................... 25% of sales will be donated to the food bank

Herridge Lane 621 Bellaflora.........................................................................................................................................................................25% off on Floral Purchases

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Sports

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

East Kootenay Road Swing Produces Five Points

KIJHL Stats

A rare loss for Junior Leafs

League Standings

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 25 18 5 1 1 38 Castlegar 24 16 4 3 0 31 Beaver Valley 22 11 9 1 1 24 Spokane 24 8 14 1 1 18 Grand Forks 22 2 18 0 2 6

BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

It couldn’t go on forever and even though it’s only mid-season, any blemish on the Nelson Junior Leafs record is a disappointment for a team that’s established a winning culture.

Embarking on their first major road trip of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, the Leafs came away with five of six points in a weekend East Kootenay swing. Though a pretty solid outcome, the league-leading Leafs returned home feeling they deserved better in a 3-2 overtime loss to Golden on Saturday night.

“When you get five out of six on the road you are satisfied, but we were really looking for six out of six,” said Leafs head coach Frank Maida. “So I think it’s a little disappointing for the guys.”

The Leafs ran their winning streak to 11 on the road trip opener with a 4-1 win over the Kimberley Dynamiters.

With both teams coming out of the gates pressing, it wasn’t until just under four minutes left in the first period that any scoring was done.

First Kimberley’s Jason Richter beat Nelson starter Brett Soles to give the home side a 1-0 lead. But 20 seconds later, the Leafs tied the score when James Sorrey notched on the powerplay.

“We got stronger as the game went on,” said Maida “We had bus-legs in the first period, but in the second period we started dominating and then played a solid third period.”

The Leafs took the lead with seven minutes left in the

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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 22 16 5 0 1 33 Kimberley 25 14 11 0 0 28 Golden 22 12 9 0 1 25 Creston Valley 22 9 11 0 2 20 Columbia Val. 25 7 16 0 2 16 Okanagan Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Princeton 21 14 6 0 1 29 Osoyoos 24 13 11 0 0 26 Kelowna 22 12 9 1 0 25 Summerland 21 8 12 0 1 17 Penticton 23 6 17 0 0 12

Nelson’s Dallon Stoddart (seen here earlier this season against Sicamous) had a solid weekend for the Leafs scoring two goals and adding an assist on the East Kootenay road trip.

Bob Hall photo

second period when rookie defenceman Seth Schmidt scored his fifth goal of the season.

In the third period the Leafs’ defence was solid and Soles held his ground. Nelson added two more goals — by Aaron Dunlap and Dallon Stoddart — to finish the game 4-1.

“It’s our first real road trip so the boys were excited to get on the road,” said Maida.

“It took us a period to really get into hockey and our game. But that was a good way to start the road trip.”

On Saturday night the Leafs edged their way north to take on the Golden Rockets who played the locals tough at home earlier this month in game Nelson won 6-4.

The Leafs outshot the Rockets 13-9 in the first period, but the score remained scoreless after 20 minutes.

Nine minutes into the middle period, Nelson’s Bryce Nielsen gave the Leafs

a 1-0 lead. Five minutes after that Brett DeFias scored on Nelson starter Cody Boeckman to tie the score.

With just over four minutes left in the second, Connor Beauchemin scored to give the Rockets the lead going into the dressing room.

The Leafs controlled the play in the third period and with just over six minutes left were rewarded when Carson Willans tied the game at two.

The overtime period was pretty close, but with a minute left in the extra frame Leafs’ defenceman JJ Bietel was sent to the penalty box for hooking. Jacob Bergeron scored on the powerplay with one second remaining in the first overtime period to hand the Leafs their first lost in almost a month.

“We were in the game the entire time, we just didn’t have puck luck and their goaltender made some big saves,” said Maida.

“It was a tough loss. I thought we maybe took them

a little lightly and were not really focused. Hopefully we learned the little things from that game.”

In the final game of the road trip Sunday afternoon in Invermere, the Leafs fell behind 1-0 to the Eddie Mountain Division cellar dwelling Columbia Valley Rockies. Despite outshooting their hosts 13-8 in the opening 20 minutes, it was the Rockies who held the lead at the first intermission.

“They just came off an 11-0 loss so they were very hungry and eager to play,” said Maida.

“Their goaltender faced a lot of shots and he made some very, very good saves.”

The second period was all Nelson with both the offence and goaltender Soles ensuring the advantage.

With seven minutes gone in the period, Greg Nickel tied the score on the powerplay.

Story continues to ‘Leafs’ on Page 22

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P N. Okanagan 24 16 7 0 1 33 Sicamous 23 13 5 2 3 31 Kamloops 26 12 10 2 2 28 Revelstoke 23 11 8 3 1 26 Chase 24 6 15 2 1 15

RECENT RESULTS

FRIDAY, November 16 Nelson 4 Kimberley 1 Summerland 3 Golden 6 Beaver Valley 3 Creston Valley 8 Castlegar 3 Chase 2 Kamloops 4 Sicamous 7 Penticton 0 Princeton 6 Revelstoke 4 Kelowna 4 Osoyoos 2 North Okanagan 7 SATURDAY, November 17 Nelson 2 Golden 3 (OT) Spokane 3 Fernie 5 Summerland 11 Columbia Valley 0 Kelowna 2 Penticton 1 Castlegar 5 Kamloops 3 Chase 4 Revelstoke 4 Sicamous 7 Osoyoos 3 SUNDAY, October 18 Nelson 4 Columbia Valley 3 (OT) Creston Valley 0 Beaver Valley 7 Spokane 4 Kimberley 3 Castlegar 3 North Okanagan 4 (OT) Princeton 3 Sicamous 1 Revelstoke 4 Kamloops 2

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Position Colton Schell Forward Colton McCarthy Forward Jacob Boyczuk Forward Carson Willans Forward Linden Horswill Forward Bryce Nielsen Forward Aaron Dunlap Forward Matthew Naka Forward

GP 25 22 24 24 25 21 24 25

G 16 17 11 6 6 11 9 5

A 25 9 11 16 15 8 8 12

LEAFS JERSEY NIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7:00 VS Spokane Braves

Wear your favorite jersey and get in to the game with a donation to the Leafs Movember campaign. The Nelson Leafs will be debuting their new Third Vintage Jersey this night.

Come support your Nelson Leafs and a great cause!

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All offers expire December 15, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡ Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. * Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊ Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 20,000 km and $1.29 per litre for gasoline (based on Environment Canada averages). Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. © 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Available in Nelson at: Nelson Home Building Centre

101 McDonald Drive • Ph. (250) 352-1919

Hipperson Hardware

395 Baker Street • Ph. (250) 352-5517

Call us to find out more about the Fortis TLC Furnace & Fireplace Program. You can get a $25 Save On Foods gift card for participating.

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JUANS FLOORING 100% Canadian Flooring at Wholesale R.Oak - Maple Prefinished from $4.79 sf - PLT Import. ENG 150 plus choices from $3.99 sf - PLT Bamboo. Strand or Regular from $3.99 sf - PLT Cork. Click or Glue Down Prefinished from $2.99 sf - PLT 50 PLUS CHOICES. HUGE DISCOUNT MULTY PALLETS

At Juans, 1503 Hwy. 3A (Thrums), Mon. to Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm • 250-399-6377 Serving the Kootenays since 1996 When you need it done right, use Arcright. check out our welding shop.

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This distinctive two-storey recreational home, designed for a sloping property, features a covered sundeck that wraps around the back and two sides of the house. Entry is through a second covered porch at the front of the house, which leads into a foyer flanked by a coat cupboard.

The double-height great room on the main floor overlooks the sundeck to the garden beyond through enormous windows and french doors. A second entry on the side of the home leads up a flight of stairs into the great room, which is warmed by a corner fireplace.

The dining area includes a built-in sideboard, and the kitchen boasts generous counter space and a built-in pantry. Also on the main floor is a bedroom, with a three-piece bathroom adjacent.

Three more bedrooms occupy the second floor, and the bathroom features both an enclosed shower and a soaker tub. The foyer on this floor, open to the great room below, boasts a vaulted ceiling and french doors to a covered deck. There are linen closets on both floors.

The ground floor is unfinished. However, with its own entrance, this area could provide space for the in-law or an adult child’s suite, or provide extra income as a rental unit or bed and breakfast.

Exterior finishes include stone, vertical wood siding and wooden pilasters with stone bases. The home measures 32 feet wide and 62 feet deep, for a total of 1,899 square feet of living space.

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Plans for design 10-4-207 are available for $664 (set of 5), $745(set of 8) and $792 for a super set of 10. Also add $30.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $55.00 outside of B.C. Please add 12% H.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges.

Our NEW 44TH Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling).

Make all cheque and money orders payable to “Home Plan of the Week” and mail to: HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK c/o...Nelson Star Unit 7, 15243 91st Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3R 8P8 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans @ jenish.com

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Classified Deadline 4pm Monday & Wednesday

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OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Please come and wish Mildred Bell a Happy 100th Birthday.

We will be gathering in the Activity Room (The Pavilion) on November 26th @ 2:00 pm to congratulate Mrs. Bell on her great milestone.

Come and reminisce with us and Mildred as we take a look at her life. Cake and refreshments will be provided.

Craft Fairs 2012 Kootenay Artisan Fair at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, High-end Vendors & Live Music Friday Dec 7th 12-9, Saturday Dec 8th 10-5 & Sunday Dec 9th 10-4. Find us on Facebook for a sneak peak of vendors.

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Lost & Found

West Kootenay EcoSociety presents Winter Craft Fair Dec 1st 10am - 4pm Central School Gym, 811 Stanley St, Nelson for more info ecosociety.ca

Found: Cash Kootenay & Baker near the BMO @ 11:45 am Wed Nov 7th 229-4966 FOUND: November 9 ~ necklace on Baker Street. Please call to identify 250.352.5273 Lost: Gold Ring with White Mountain & Moon 354-5354

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Accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) offers service in Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Nutritional and Functional medicine. New location at 507 Baker St suite 215. Call 250 352-0459

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In Memoriam

Obituaries

In Memoriam

In loving memory of my dear Lorna, Passed away a year ago, November 21, 2011.

In our hearts your life lives, In our minds your teachings guide us In our souls we cherish you Sweetly tender, fond and true There is not a day, dear Lorna That we do not think of you Always loved and missed by Friends, Families and Scholars

KENNETH GORDON WILLIAMSON Kenneth Williamson born on December 28th, 1943 in Vancouver, BC passed away peacefully November 17th, 2012 in Trail, BC surrounded by his wife and two sons.

Ken is survived by his wife, Janet, son Scott (Suzanne), his grandkids, Sidney and Sam and son Casey (Helen), four brothers, three sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends too numerous to list. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine.

He loved living in Nelson for the last Àve years. During his time here he was involved in the Kootenay Lake Vintage Car Club with his 29 Ford Model Hot Rod and transported cars for Budget. His earlier years saw him involved in Minor and Junior hockey including owning the PoCo Buckeroos and playing in the VJB (beefeater) band.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 24th at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., 613 Ward Street, Nelson at 1:00 PM with a reception to follow at the home of Janet and Ken, 712 Carbonate Street, Nelson.

An additional celebration will also be planned for a later date in the lower mainland.

As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division, Box 292, Nelson, BC V1L 5P9.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Obituaries

Lorna Marshall

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Announcements

Many thanks to all of you who attended the Balfour Hall Christmas Craft Fair.

Thank you also for the donations of food items for The Aimee Beaulieu Transition House, cash donations of $35.69 as well as three boxes of food items were collected. We are very fortunate to have the transition house which aids our community year round by offering emergency services for a women & their children in crisis. This confidential 24 hour service provides shelter, support counseling, information, referrals, practical assistance & follow up services, Christmas can be a very trying time of year for many families. If you & your family are in need of support just call 354-HELP(4357) to connect with these confidential services.

In Memoriam

Anne Marie Driscoll

August 15, 1949 – November 22, 2011 God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So God put his arms around you, And said, “Come to Me”.

Your weary hours and days of pain, Your troubled nights are past.

And though we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

If only love could have saved you, You never would of died.

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FOR THE AFTERNOON The team at CUP...

Captain Erik’s Boat Shop

wish to thank all of our customers for a great season. We will be closing for the winter months as of Nov 23rd and will re-open April 1st 2013.

We look forward to fulfilling all your boating needs in the spring.

We appreciated your patronage.

Captain Erik’s Boat Shop 323D Nelson Avenue 250.352.0032

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• Completion of a two (2) year post secondary technical diploma, recognized industry certification or equivalent combination of training and experience working in the information technology field.

• Significant experience in current Microsoft server and workstation operating systems; network design and components; and supporting a variety of technology devices, including tablets, netbooks, workstations, smartphones, among others • Microsoft Certification (MCSE) preferred • Windows based software including spreadsheets, word processing, database, etc.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience • Electronic experience would be an asset • Driver’s license Please submit your application with an updated resume and three (3) supervisory references, to the undersigned by 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 23, 2012.

Theresa Montpellier, Executive Assistant - Human Resources 570 Johnstone Rd. Nelson, BC V1L 6J2 Fax: 250-352-6686 email: tmontpellier@sd8.bc.ca

Oxygen Art Centre’s

AGM

Dec 5th at 7pm and celebration of Oxygen’s 10th year in operation!

Yes there will be cake!

Please join us!

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIBERcurrently seeks logging contractors for stump-to-dump and phase logging/road building in the Kootenays. Various contract opportunities exist in the Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Cranbrook/Kimberly areas (Rocky Mountain and surrounding forest districts). Please contact 250-688-1651 or email: rockymountainfiber@gmail.com for details.

Help Wanted ACCESSORIES INSTALLER/ Journeyman Technicians.

Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop.

Competitive wages, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

AUTO SERVICE Journeyman Technician required immediately at EJ Klassen GM in Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.

Above average wages and benefits. Fax resume 250-9497440 email: ejkgm@telus.net EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net Heavy Duty Mechanic Wanted Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. Applicants should hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport and a Motor Vehicle Inspectors Licence. Resume can be faxed to 250 352-2172

Education/Trade Schools

The Kootenay Area Office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for leadership volunteers. These unpaid positions will provide you with the opportunity to work with people in your community. This is a great chance to build your resume while developing a variety of marketable skills. Willing to train committed volunteers in Excel and Word. Contact Nancy at nliknes@hsf.bc.ca or (250) 505-5342 The Links Housing Co-operative, Nelson is looking for an Administrator.

On-going collaboration with the Co-op Board is required to maintain/manage the 31unit housing co-operative composed of members of all ages/income levels. This position is for 25 hr/wks (flexible hours) at $16/hr (number of hours and hourly rate are non-negotiable). We are searching for a long-term permanent employee.

Extensive training in the housing co-operative sector and management practices to be provided to the successful applicant. For info about our co-op and a detailed job description/qualifications, visit www.linksco-op.com.

Email resumes: admin@linksco-op.com by Nov 30. No phone calls please. Anticipated position start date is January 2013

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca LOAN HELP. Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into one small interestfree monthly payment. Contact us asap toll-free 1-888-5284920.

Health Products

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Kyokushin Karate.

Children & Adults M-W-F @ Trafalgar School 551-3345 call Keith for more info.

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2 bdrm, fenced yard, windows all around $800/m includes util avail immediately 354-1944

Townhouses

AVAIL IMMED. In Rosemont, near public transit & Selkirk College. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Absentee landlord keeps 1 bdrm for storage. NS/NP. W/D, F/S, D/W, freezer. Ref’s req’d. $1000. + utils. (250)777-4071. angel.carriere@yahoo.com

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

NELSON Uphill: 2bdrm apt at Granite Manor, 104 Morgan St 55+, NS/NP, avail Dec1 st $900/m heat/cable incl.

250-352-2072

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SPACIOUS 2-bdrm 1-bthrm apt in uphill Nelson, BC. Main floor of Duplex. Large Living Rm/Dining room, gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, bathroom with new shower and sink (no bathtub). Surrounded by trees, in quiet area, Creek St. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, Parking available. 4-wheel drive required for driveway in winter.

Looking for quiet respectful people considerate of other tenants and neighbours.

Available Dec 1. References required. $1100 + utilities. (= $1250 utilities included). Contact Jon 647-405-6509

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SIX MILE- Furnished Suites, NS/NP Starting @ $750/month utilities included 250-825-9421

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HERBAL MAGIC. With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Start today, call 1-800-854-5176.

WINTER TIRES FOR SALE 2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T $100 for the pair • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 Call 250-362-7681 after 5pm or Cell # 250-231-2174

Suites, Lower

3 Room Office space 500blk Baker St upstairs. phone 250-352-3330 ask for Cameron (lv msg.)

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Income Opportunity

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CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

2 rooms for rent in Ymir till May. 20 min from Nelson, 15 from Whitewater Ski Resort. $450 inc., laundry, wifi. No pets. 250-357-0050

Nelson & Area:Quiet 29 yr old male looking for bachelor suite for $500/m incl util. Refs avail James @ 352-9876 Nelson thru Winlaw area for retired 58 yr old woman with cat. Spiritual, quiet, artistic, writer & gardener. Uses natural products & organic food. only $300/m inclu ulit Great ref,message Ana @ 352-9916

ATTN: COMPUTER Work.

Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part time to $7,500/ mo full time. Training provided. highincomesfromhome.com

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed or 2nd to 4th year Apprentice, Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax or email resume by 12 p.m., December 10, 2012. Attention: Kevin Kinzer, Fax: 780-384-3635; Email: kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca

Misc. for Sale

Clock/Watch Repairs Clock & Watch Repair, Jewellery Repair, appraisals, custom work. Ted Allen’s Jewellery, 431 Baker St, Nelson 250 352-5033

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay SMALL square alfalfa/grass hay bales for sale. 1st and 2nd cut. Call 250-428-1793. Creston area. Pick up only.

Education/Trade Schools

3 bdrm home close to town N/S No Dogs 352-5991 3-bdrm townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, unfurnished, W/D, F/S, gas fireplace, clean & roomy, Rosemont, avail now. N/S, N/P. $1050/m ref req’d 250 505-5460 EXECUTIVE 4 BDR, 3 bath family home with large yard for rent in Genelle. $1,200/mth + utilities. F/S, W/D, non-smokers, references required. Aval.

Jan. 1st. Call 250-687-0135.

Mobile Home, 2 bdrm, F/S W/D, Deck, Addition, in Thrums, No dogs over 15 # 250-359-7178, 250-304-9273 NELSON- (in town) 3 bdrm house. $1500 includes heat, electric. 2 bath, deck, view.

New carpet, paint, appls.

Shared laundry. NP/NS. 1 year lease. Call 250-352-7025 or 250-551-9024.

Office/Retail 507 Vernon Street Office Space offering 3000 square feet on 2 floors with option to expand. Available Jan 1, 2013.

Some parking available.

Call 250-352-3165 NELSON: near Nelson Ford, 300sq ft office space Available October 1st. $450/mo incl. utilities. Call 250-825-4700

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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Dreamteam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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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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North Valley Gymnastics Society is seeking • Certified Full or Part-Time Gymnastics Coaches • Full or part-time Manager for our new gym (prefer certified coach).

Please email your resume to: petra@nvgym.com FAX it to: 1 250 545 4793 or CALL: 1 250 545 0516 Skilled Millwrights, Welders, Fabricators required for sawmill construction in the Nelson area. Please email resume to timberlinemill@shaw.ca

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIBERcurrently seeking timber/land purchase, standing timber, timber harvesting & purchasing opportunities (all species, including Douglas Fir) in the Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Cranbrook/Kimberly areas (Rocky Mountain and surrounding forest districts). Please contact 250-688-1651 or email: rockymountainfiber@gmail.com for details.

School District #8 requires casual Computer Technicians for the Nelson area. The successful applicants will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Records Check.

Free Items Free: Electric Hospital Bed in good condition 352-7170

Housekeeper /Babysitter Wanted Hrs 8 - 12 Monday - Friday Must be experienced, friendly & good with kids. email resume michaelchesney@gmail.com Must have car

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YOUR NEW Career is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Nelson Star

Salmo’s Ski Team Taking Registration

Snow Ghosts get ready for action SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Salmo Snow Ghosts are getting ready for another season and are putting out the call for new members.

This is a great ski racing program for ages five to 13 that is team-based with certified, technical coaching that helps kids become fast racers and safe, confident skiers in all types of snow.

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Continued from Page 17 One minute later Stoddart gave the Leafs the 2-1 lead, which he also registered while a Rockies player sat in the penalty box. With five minutes remaining in the middle stanza, rookie Colton McCarthy gave the Leafs a two-goal cushion with his 17th goal of the season.

The Leafs clung onto the lead for most of the third period, but with six minutes remaining Jake Fardoe beat Soles to get the home side within striking distance. Then with 16 seconds left in the game and the Columbia Valley net empty, Nic Hooobanoff sent the game into overtime.

Playing their second overtime in game in as many days, captain Colton Schell scored on the powerplay with three seconds left in extra frame to win the game for the Leafs.

Rockies goaltender Stewart Pratt faced 49 shots on the afternoon and got a taste of what opposition puck stoppers have gotten all season long with the Leafs.

“I think goalies look forward to challenges like that and they know they are going to get a lot of shots from our team,” said Maida. “As they get more shots and make more saves, the more confident they are going to get in a game.

So if you don’t beat them early, they get more confidence as the game goes on.”

The Leafs return home Saturday night to take on the Spokane Braves. It will be jersey night at the Nelson and District Community Complex as the locals unveil their new third jersey.

Everybody who wears a jersey to the game will get in free, but the night is a fundraiser for Movember and prostrate cancer so donations will be accepted.

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If Canadian Sport for Life has a say, you’ll still be swooshing down the slopes, swimming in the lake or hiking up the mountains.

The Stay Active and Eat Healthy movement popping up everywhere is more than just a guilty reminder to get us moving. It is a loud alarm bell to wake us from our complacency about our health and the future of our children’s health.

It doesn’t seem loud enough, however. You see, the statistics for the current generation Z (born 19952012) are not good. According to recent statistics these beautiful and vibrant children of today are expected to live five years less than previous generations of boomers, X, and Y. The reasons are sedentary lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

Before you think that your children are healthy and active because they participate in everything going, consider the time they flop on the couch at home after an exhausting day at school and after school activities.

A sedentary lifestyle means more than not participating in sports or activities.

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not move our bodies at all, regardless of what we have done previously that day.

Remember when you had to get up off the couch to change the TV channel or stand at the kitchen sink to do the dishes? Making beds and running (literally) to the store was once a child’s chore.

More about this next column, for now let’s just remember that being active could include everyday activities as well as scheduled fun times.

Of course the fun times include local sport groups and activities.

The Kootenay Swim Club is off to a great start after a fantastic swim meet in Lethbridge held in October. The club will be attending the Kelowna Fall Classic swim meet on November 24-25 and is made up of swimmers from both Castlegar and Nelson.

Practice sessions are split between the two cities. The team is currently training hard and will use the Kelowna meet as a warm up for a big meet in Kamloops in December where the goal is to get as many swimmers qualified for provincial AA and AAA championships.

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It’s never too early or too late to join in the fun and experience the thrill of alpine ski racing. Go to whitewaterskiteam.ca for a detailed description of programs and registration.

Contact presidentwh2oskiteam@gmail.com for more information.

Selkirk College started indoor flag football last week and will run on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. continually throughout the season. Everyone is welcome.

Selkirk College students, no charge. Non-students: dropin $3.50, 10 punch pass $28, one month pass $23, semester pass $56. Includes use of weight room too. For more info contact Kim Barker 250505-1325 kbarker@selkirk.ca.

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All through December until the end of January, receive a free cut with every colour treatment or 50% off the regular price of a haircut Tuesday - Friday from 1pm-3pm. If a haircut is not what you need, and a manicure is more your speed, then book your appointment for our $20 Orly Gel Coat Manicure Tuesday - Friday, every week until the end of Jan. ‘13.

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Some of Nelson’s sweetest voices to gather Saturday

The Cottonwood singers rehearse earlier this month for the performance that will be on stage this Saturday.

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The excellent acoustics of St. Saviour’s ProCathedral make it the ideal venue for an intimate choral concert featuring performances by Cottonwood, under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf, and Lalen, a new group directed by Allison Girvan that includes a number of Corazon alumni.

This concert promises to cover a lot of territory, making its way from the perfectly silly to the profoundly sacred.

On Saturday, Cottonwood will open with madrigals by Farmer, Gibbons and Lassus. Neudorf will then join Girvan and Noemi Kiss in a performance of Monteverdi’s

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The latter part of the program includes two further pieces from Girvan’s new Lalen ensemble, and some lighter material from Cottonwood that reflects cultures from around the world.

Good music can be an effective antidote to the lengthening nights of November. Songs for a November Evening can be heard at 7:30 p.m. on November 24 at 723 Ward Street. Admission is by donation.

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