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Kootenay Lake school board is the last hold out in the province when it comes to approving the CUPE bargaining provincial framework savings plan and that doesn’t sit well with several union members present at the November 19 board meeting.

CUPE workers in the district attended the meeting held at the

local board office, some via teleconference from Creston, with interest and apparent frustration asking the board why it was the only district in the province not settling negotiations.

“We’re the only district in the province standing up,” responded acting chair Rebecca Huscroft.

CUPE locals throughout the province are in negotiations with local boards after the province ne-

gotiated a wage increase averting a September strike.

The Ministry of Education is asking local boards to find the money within their existing budgets without impacting core services. Kootenay Lake school board is asking CUPE to advocate with them and write a letter to the Ministry.

“For them [the Ministry of EduContinued on Page 4

Faced with the prospect of drastic reductions to rural recycling depots, the Regional District of Central Kootenay changed its mind Thursday about accepting industry incentives to continue providing the service.

In September, the board voted to decline a financial offer from industry stewardship group MultiMaterial BC to collect printed paper and packaging on its behalf.

At the time, directors said key information was missing and the offer wouldn’t cover their costs. However, last week they agreed to take the money, even though some depot closures may still be inevitable.

“As long as we’re in the game we can continue to talk and negotiate,” said director Ron Mickel, who introduced the motion. “Once we’re out of the game, we’re out. Now we at least have some control and some return.”

The board was faced with a November 30 deadline to join the program. Otherwise, their next opportunity would have been in 2015.

When the cost of recycling paper and packaging shifts to industry next spring, Multi-Material BC will collect recycling fees charged to consumers and redistribute the money to local governments and contractors.

The regional district’s initial position would have seen it get out of recycling altogether and let MultiMaterial BC decide the location and number of depots.

But directors heard Thursday that under Stewardship Association of BC guidelines, only communities of over 4,000 are required to have depots — and only within a 45-minute drive. Consequently, the current 27 depots across the regional district could have been reduced to as few as two.

Mickel predicted any public backlash would be directed at the regional district rather than industry.

He said by agreeing to stay in the recycling business, they should be able to maintain 10 to 15 depots that currently meet Multi-Material BC’s security requirements or can be easily converted. The annual cost Continued on Page 4

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Nelson’s mayor isn’t surprised that an Interior Health study finds Kootenay Lake hospital has a significant infrastructure deficit.

But John Dooley, who is also the city’s representative on the West Kootenay Boundary regional hospital district, says learning the actual cost involved — $30 million to make the building good as new — was “a wake-up call” that felt “like a sledgehammer.”

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As expected, the Regional District of Central Kootenay will ask the City of Nelson to provide a formal proposal to share space in the White Building and hire a consultant to review it.

Chair John Kettle introduced the motion, passed unanimously Thursday, which requests the city submit its offer by year’s end and that an independent contractor then do a business case analysis.

“We’re obligated to look at governance models and what’s best for the taxpayer before we spend a lot of money [on renovations],” Kettle said.

At the same time, the board received a report stating that redesigning the existing office on Lakeside Drive would cost $400,000 to $600,000 depending on which option is chosen, to be paid out of a $700,000 reserve fund.

While the City of Nelson suggested that moving into the White Building, which also houses municipal and provincial offices, would save the regional district $50,000 to $200,000 per year in IT costs, it’s unclear what the actual cost of the move might be.

Kettle said they anticipated redesigning their existing office would be a two-year process, but are prepared to move more quickly on the city’s offer if it

The City of Nelson will provide a formal proposal to the Regional District of Central Kootenay regarding the File photo opportunity to share space in the white building. makes sense.

However, East Shore director Gary Jackman sounded a note of caution: “I wonder if the citizens of Nelson are going to be asked if they want to offer the space at what may be perceived as a below-market rate,” he said. “I don’t want to get too far down the road and have animosity de-

velop over perceived subsidies.”

On the verge of outgrowing its present office, where it moved in 2000, the regional district struck a committee last year to look at options, including relocation or adding on to the building.

However, their recommendation was to hire a space planner

to find ways of reconfiguring the existing space.

The plan, presented by Graphic Office Interiors and Fairbank Architects, calls for higher density work space and different office furniture that would accommodate existing staff and up to six additional positions.

Will province fund wage increase?

Continued from Page 1 cation] to say we can’t cut services to pay for an increase is a bit of a joke,” said Huscroft addressing employees’ concerns. “We are the only district in the province advocating right now and we understand how this must look to you guys.”

Huscroft said trustees value the work of CUPE employees but increases shouldn’t come “on the backs of the board and the district.”

“We stand 100 per cent behind CUPE getting a wage increase,” she said. “But we

want to send a message about how do we address reduced funding year after year.”

Natasha Morley, who speaks for the local union, said they are aware of the board’s request for CUPE to join them in calling on government to fund the wage increase and oppose the provincial savings plan requirements.

“CUPE and CUPE locals are on record as supporting full funding from the provincial government for CUPE wage increases,” she said. “Our commitment to full funding is not in question. However, our priority is a collective agreement for Local 748 mem-

bers that includes the provincial framework agreement. We will not waver from that.”

The tentative provincial framework agreement includes an end rate 3.5 per cent wage increase over two years. The agreement provides a one per cent increase retroactive to July 1, two per cent on February 1, 2014, and 0.5 per cent on May 1, 2014.

Once settlements are achieved, they will be voted on by the memberships of the respective CUPE locals. There are 57 CUPE across BC, representing 27,000 educational support workers. The deadline for ratification of all local agreements is December 20.

Some rural areas will see a ‘loss in service’ Continued from Page 1 to taxpayers would be about $30,000 compared to $900,000 at present.

While Mickel was hopeful service could also be provided to communities with small depots, regional district environmental services manager Uli Wolf wasn’t so sure.

“We will certainly attempt to

maintain as much of the current service level and lobby for further increases,” he said, “but there’s no doubt there will be a loss in service to some rural areas.”

Wolf added that some depots are on private property where fencing or staffing to meet the new requirements isn’t possible.

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contracts may also be an obstacle to maintaining the current depot system.

Wolf said they brought the matter back to the board after receiving more information about service standards and realizing some areas could be left in the lurch.

“Two depots in a region our size is absolutely not accept-

able,” he said. “That is a huge risk and loss of service to our residents that we feel we cannot ignore simply to insist on our principles.”

The City of Nelson earlier accepted industry incentives to provide curbside recycling, and MultiMaterial BC is seeking a contractor to provide curbside collection in and around Castlegar.

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The preliminary design report for the Hall Street Corridor suggests the 300-block have a narrow covered walkway on the east side, where these Sam Van Schie photo people are walking. Pedestrians would be drawn to the south side of the street with wider sidewalks and terraces.

Preliminary report on Hall Street redesign approved

Pedestrian-friendly gateway Sam Van Schie Nelson Star reporter

A preliminary design report for the Hall Street Corridor was approved at a council meeting last week.

The document, prepared by consultants at MMM Group, outlines block-by-block roadway improvements that could be undertaken to turn Hall Street into a pedestrian-friendly gateway between Baker Street and the waterfront.

The report recommends creating open plazas at either end of the street — one at IOD park and the other next to the Prestige — and connecting them with wider and move inviting sidewalks and staircases, safer street crossings and more traffic calming measures.

The cost of the project would range from $1.8 to $3 million, depending on the quality of construction.

Landscape architect Rob Fershau of MMM Group explained what would push up the price.

“The difference is in the details — the materials, the methods of construction and refinement,” he explained. For example, different paving materials and finishings cost more but could also make for a more attractive streetscape.

The project would be broken up into at least five phases and undertaken over a number of years. Work in the 300-block, in front of the Nelson and District Community Complex, is the most pressing.

That section of road is already in need of re-surfacing and storm water management on the steep slope has long been a concern. It is also the most challenging section of road, in

part because of the steep 17-percent grade (typically a steep hill is about 12 per cent).

The city will need to decide whether or not to maintain two-way vehicle traffic through that stretch or make it one-way downhill — although the physical street will be designed to accommodate either, so the traffic patterns could change over time.

If Hall Street were to be made one-way, Cedar Street would become the thoroughfare for uphill traffic. This element of the project proved controversial during the public consultation and the city will evaluate the options further during the detailed design process.

Regardless of the traffic flow, the pedestrian pathway will see significant improvements.

The idea is to create so-called “social steps” on the east side of the street — landscaped terraced areas where people can sit and socialize — and a nar-

rower covered walkway along the east side.

The laneway access next to the Kootenay Co-op Radio building would be closed off to improve pedestrian safety. Bioswales and rain gardens could also be incorporated into the design to address the storm water concerns. There would also be room to add bike lanes to the street if there was a demand for it.

The preliminary design report is, as the name suggests, only a preliminary look at what elements could be incorporated into the street. It represents about 30 per cent of the design work that would be needed before any section of the work could be put out to tenure for construction.

The next step for the city is to secure funding to develop a detailed design for one section of the street and hire a company to do the work. The estimated cost

for the work on the 300-block ranges from about $250,000 to $410,000.

Landscape architect Fershau suggested the city would do well to have the design ready and out for tenure by this coming spring.

“In the spring is typically when you get the best tenders,” he said.

Elsewhere on the street, the preliminary design suggests improving traffic control at the base of Hall Street, in front of the Prestige. Currently the intersection at Lakeside Drive is a three-way stop, but that could change to either a traffic signal or a roundabout.

None of the proposed changes to Hall Street would result in any net loss of parking. Though some blocks would lose parking spots in favour of wider sidewalks and boulevards, they will be made up through denser angled parking elsewhere.

The plan also considered where else parking could be increased downtown. One suggestion is restricting vehicle traffic on the first three blocks of Victoria Street to only go one-way, which would allow for angled parking on the street.

MMM Group has been incorporating into its plan ideas and feedback from an advisory committee, made up of local business owners and representatives from stakeholder groups.

The public also had an opportunity to participate in an open house last spring. Future design phases will include further public consultation.

A copy of the preliminary report is included on our website under the story headline. Look for it at nelsonstar.com/news.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Benefiting from the sum of the parts

With reference to the article featured in the Star last Friday entitled “Experts want to create a strong branding image for Nelson,” I would like to take the opportunity to clarify some aspects of our proposal to City Council.

First, you cannot “create” a brand for anything, and second, we are certainly not presumptuous enough to believe that you can do this for a living city. It makes for a good story, but I cringe to think that people may believe we are about to run through some business school strategy process and churn out a “concept” upon which we can stamp “the brand of Nelson.”

Ten years ago, I left a career with a big UK corporation precisely to escape that sort of thinking, and I turned my back on the one-size-fits-all marketing philosophy to run a B&B and raise my children in this remarkable mountain community.

This city’s peerless beauty and impenetrable charm is that it is more unique than almost any other community in which I have spent any time.

You can’t bottle that.

The reason that our small group was formed was because we recognize that the city has a real opportunity to benefit from combining the potential of some major initiatives which are about to commence.

A new regional visitor gateway will soon open in the recently-christened “Railtown” district, where there may also be a new creek-side trail to the reclaimed lakeside transfer station.

The Nelson Commons is coming, anchoring Baker Street at the opposite end of a to-be redeveloped Savoy Hotel.

Baker Street itself needs some cosmetic work, and this year’s investment into street sculptures is a good start, but

only a start.

The Hall Street corridor will undergo a major redevelopment from the IODE Park down to the Lake, and there is a proposal to redirect the traffic flow around parts of the downtown.

And beneath our feet we have a new state-of-the-art fiber-optic network.

To us, it makes sense to try and stitch these projects together to benefit from the sum of the parts.

Some research into the things that make us strong, vital, and different from other places (few could disagree that we are that) could help us to attract more people to the new Visitor Center and alert new employers to the potential provided by our new broadband capacity, for a start.

Some people may not wish to see more visitors, but ask any business (e.g. employer) in the city if they would like

a few more customers, and I think you will only get one answer.

If this project does go ahead, it will require a full and frank exchange of views in order to succeed.

I am in no doubt that the Star article will start that particular ball rolling, and I thank the newspaper for igniting the debate. But let’s be clear at the outset: this idea is about using taxpayers’ money to get the best return for the community, not about just developing a new logo for our City notepaper.

Yet, I also agree with most of (letter writer) Keith’s reasons for not going to the Remembrance Day ceremony.

I don’t attend either. Despite all that time in Vietnam, I never understood why we were even there.

Fifty thousand young men’s lives were lost and countless lives of the Vietnamese military and civilians?

What for?

I can’t see any reason to

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fight in the Gulf/Middle East either, other than greed.

But why should I or anyone else fight for someone we don’t know who we don’t agree in principal with?

Charles Jeanes states it perfectly: War has no victors. If the greedy want war, let them fight.

Sign me up for a lifetime of white poppies.

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Carbon neutral scheme is sinking

wo days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbonsequestering coffin.

Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the BC government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid.

An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts.

In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them.

The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed

by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year.

BC’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools.

But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emissionreducing projects.

This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead.

How is that school program going? Here are some examples.

The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school.

Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as

well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction.

Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric cars.

Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-andspend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas?

This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals.

Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of BC’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that.

And what happens when colleges and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade?

It won’t be long at this rate.

In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of BC Liberal government.

Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked.

The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a BC Liberal backbencher, who argued that BC should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate.

His name? Bill Bennett.

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Outcry over ED closure An open letter to Health Minister Terry Lake: I suspect this letter will not see your eyes, as the reply to my earlier one came from several tiers below.

First, thank you for the standard reply to Kaslovians’ letters which responds to most issues raised.

As requested I will also copy my letter to the Patient Care Quality Office, although we all recognize that officer has no authority to make change, and is not the appropriate person to delegate this issue to.

I wish to comment on two aspects of your response.

1. “…it was mutually agreed that the residents of Kaslo will be best served by the provision of consistent, robust primary care, as opposed to 24/7 ED service.”

By now we all know this is erroneous. This was not mutually agreed upon. The question arises: Why was this statement made? I can only assume that the IHA had informed the Minister that this will be the conclusion of discussions. And this indicates that there are no in-faith discussions happening, that IHA has their agenda which they are marching toward regardless and spending a lot of resources doing so.

2. In meetings in the spring of 2012, (which included Dr. Ross, the expensive, knowledgeable consultant) IHA committed to a creative, robust, model of rural health care delivery which would be the model for other rural parts of BC and beyond.

Closing ED departments is not creative, or robust, or a new and exciting model. It is punitive and threatening.

Dr. Ross was contracted to and did provide, not only excellent mechanisms to meet that IHA commitment, but inexpensive ones. But IHA refuses to implement them. Again, why?

It is not to save money, perhaps to save face. Has IHA committed to you that Kaslo’s ED services will go the way of the dinosaur and is ploughing ahead to meet that commitment? Is the BC government happy to discard the people of Kaslo?

There are many dysfunctional aspects of the health authorities but they should be expected to meet health service delivery challenges not avoid and ignore them.

They should be expected to implement best practices. It is not a best practice anywhere to reduce/eliminate emergency services in rural

areas. And it is inappropriate to use an urban model of health care delivery in rural and remote areas.

I request answers to my points above.

I request you direct IHA to deliver 24/7 ED services to Kaslo and area residents. I’d like to see this provided in the most cost efficient, simplest manner. Please note that Kaslo residents have always stated that they do not expect a doctor to attend every situation where an RN or NP could deliver the necessary service (as is the case in Kaslo). Your ministry is in a position to make that happen.

Madeleine (Kate) O’Keefe

Explain why we can’t have medical coverage Attention Premier Christy Clarke: You’ve not heard from me to date, but do so now, for I must emphasize as others in our North Kootenay Lake community have already done; namely that your provincial government is not caring for the populace who you were elected to serve.

How? By refusing to consider some crucial facts about our rural situation. Interior Health has stated we’ll lose 24/7 emergency care early in January 2014 since no physicians have been contracted who’ll agree to being on call in addition to working their regular weekday working hours.

We in Kaslo are one hour’s driving time to our nearest hospital — Kootenay Lake Hospital, in Nelson (when roads are clear of ice and snow, during November to March).

Those further up the lake (Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow Creek, Argenta, Johnsons Landing) are another 30 to 60 minutes away from Nelson.

Our regional hospital in Trail is another hour added on to the above times.

I implore you, with your Minister of Health, to consider how reasonable or just it is for those of us living on North Kootenay Lake to be so far away from emergency medical attention unless we need it during regular weekday working hours.

Would you want or have any members of your family live where we do without 24/7 emergency care?

At the end of August this

year, my husband needed pain relief two nights in a row after 11 p.m. due to excrutiating pain which over the counter meds were not touching... which he received here from our hospital emergency department with our great gratitude.

A serious accident victim or person requiring immediate medical attention would be out of luck without 24/7 emergency support.

Please explain why you can’t provide such coverage for our community?

Also, why have the recommendations made by Dr. Ross not been considered seriously by your Ministry of Health?

After all, he came, observed, took time to consider with care and medical experience then offered creative solutions to our situation.

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Although I did not personally know him since he died in 1704, John Locke presented a few political concepts which included that of the “social contract” and “revolution.”

The social contract being one between the governed (the people) and those who govern.

I like to think of it like “terms of reference” as stated by the governing body and which forms the basis on which they were elected.

Within these terms is the understanding that the “governors” will act in the best interest of the “governed.”

The next part of Locke’s treatise states something like: if governors do not act in the best interest of the governed, the later has an obligation to remove the former from power. Easier said than done. Proportional representation might be part of a solution.

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Nine local readers bring light to the darker days, and good music and food round out this benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Admission is by monetary donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society.

“There’s a long tradition of winter readings at the library,” says Adult Services coordinator Anne DeGrace. “It’s great to bring that tradition back — and give to a great community cause at the same time.”

Readers include Jane Byers, Jennifer Craig, Linda Crosfield, Ernest Hekkanen, Rita Moir, Mark Nykanen, Cyndi SandEveland, Tom Wayman, and Anne DeGrace.

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Hot apple cider, tea and cookies, and door prizes make this a warm, cozy gathering with a few surprises.

“We have poets, novelists, creative non-fiction writers and children’s writers on the list,” says DeGrace. “In a way, it’s a taste of Nelson’s writing culture. Gingerbread is a bonus.”

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Anne DeGrace provides barrier-free access to healthy food for local folks having trouble making ends meet.

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David Alexander’s exhibition The Shape of Place will survey his career of over 30 years. Alexander’s vibrant large-scale landscape paintings are inspired from his experiences of being immersed in nature during his extensive international travels. His series depicting reflections on water is reminiscent of the lily pond paintings of Claude Monet.

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Meghan Hildebrand’s piece He’ll Wander and Return is Photo courtesy of the artist one of many on display. of Inuit art and zodiac calendars. After graduating from KSA, Hildebrand studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, and she exhibits her work in private and public galleries throughout Canada.

Everyone is welcome to the opening of David Alexander: The Shape of Place, and Meghan Hildebrand: Restless Fables, on Friday, November 29 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History is located at 502 Vernon Street. For information call 250-352-9813.

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The Nelson Leafs went two for two on the road this weekend, downing Spokane 5-1 on Friday and then dumping Grand Forks 6-3 on Saturday.

Kirsten Hildebrand photo It was the second win over Grand Forks in four days.

Nelson notches two more weekend victories

Leafs winning ways continue Nelson Star staff

The Nelson Leafs beat the Grand Forks 6-3 Saturday night taking both games played against the Border Bruins last week.

Having three-point nights at the game played in Grand Forks were Blair Andrews, Brandon Sookro and Aaron Dunlap.

And it was that trio that opened scoring midway through the first period, with Dunlap getting the goal.

The Bruins Michael Rand tied it up on the power play and then Ravinder Shokar made it 2-1 for the Bruins before the end of the first.

The score remained that way through the second as neither squad were able to bulge the twine. However, like in previous games, the Leafs came out ready to take over in the third.

Dunlap scored again, this time with help from Cole Arcuri and Sookro, just over a minute into play. And then Arcuri and Andrews fed Patrick Croome the puck and he made it 3-2 Leafs.

The locals never looked back.

Sookro and Andrews teamed up again with Sookro making it 4-2 and then Austin Seaman scored on the power play with help from Dunlap with just over eight minutes left in the final period.

Grand Forks Mitchell Pearson made it 5-3 as his team attempted a comeback but Carson Willans put the game away with 2:41 left in the third — Alec Wilkinson and Linden Horswill with the assists.

The Leafs beat Grand Forks at the NDCC 10-3 on November 20 with the Bruins spend-

ing much of that game short handed.

On Friday night the Leafs extended their winning streak in Spokane against the Braves with a 5-1 victory.

The Leafs outshot the Braves 52-27 handily securing a 5-1 win with Willans making it a fourpoint night.

The local team was up 4-0 after 40 minutes of play. Sookro scored first on the power play with just under 14 minutes left in the first with Horswill and Willans getting the assists.

A few seconds later, Robson Cramer scored off a pass from Tyler Garcia and it was 2-0 at the end of the opener.

Midway into the second Cramer got his second goal of the night from Willans and then Willans would get one of his own with just under eight minutes left

in the second — Dunlap added the helper.

The game got rough in the third and Spokane would finally get on the board while Darnel St. Pierre was in the box for crosschecking. Tanner Stolz made it 4-1, scoring the Braves only goal from Matt Thurston and Justin Bonanno.

A frustrated Braves team lacked discipline in the third and the Leafs had no trouble holding the lead. Willans scored again on the power play with 7:28 left in play making it a 5-1 final.

The league leading Leafs return home this weekend with two games. They play the North Okanagan Knights on Friday and Kelowna Chiefs on Saturday. The Leafs sit in first place atop the KIJHL with 44 points.

Puck drops at the NDCC Friday at 7 p.m.

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Leaf Stats PLAYER Travis Wellman Jamie Vlanich Alec Wilkinson Carson Willans Linden Horswill Darnel St. Pierre Aaron Dunlap Cole Arcuri Brandon Sookro Robson Cramer Tyler Garcia Patrick Croome Nolan Percival Blair Andrews Austin Seaman J.J. Beitel Bryce Nielsen

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PROFESSIONALS Lori Anne Donald

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What is anatomical acupuncture and how can it help me?

Anatomical acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that is effective in treating painful or limiting muscle and nerve related issues.

It is performed by Physiotherapists, or other health care professionals, who have completed additional training. Anatomical acupuncture combines principles that were developed over centuries by classical acupuncture (a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine) with western medical knowledge in anatomy and physiology. Combining physiotherapy with anatomical acupuncture in one treatment session can lead to improved outcomes that are specific to your individual needs.

Acupuncture promotes self healing and balance in the body by influencing structures close to where the fine needles are inserted (such as the skin, soft tissue, muscles and nerves) and structures that are further away (such as the blood vessels and pain centres in the brain). Acupuncture has been shown to decrease pain, resolve swelling, promote tissue repair, correct imbalances, and increase range of motion, endurance, strength and power.

Anatomical Acupuncture may be helpful for you if you: are in pain, have swelling, a slow healing process, decreased movement or are having problems progressing in your sport or activity. Combining physiotherapy treatment with acupuncture has been effective in treating a variety of conditions from knee pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, headaches and jaw issues – all with little to no side effects!

I use a gentle approach with the needles to work within your comfort level, while giving you the best benefits in treatment. Call for an assessment today from a registered Physiotherapist to find out if combining acupuncture with physiotherapy would be right for you.

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What are the mortgage terms GDS and TDS Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS):

This ratio shows what percentage of a borrowers gross monthly income will go towards monthly housing payments. Housing cost’s include your monthly mortgage payment (principle and interest), property taxes and heating expenses, known as PITH for short. Most lenders and default insurers require a borrowers GDS to be no more than 32 per cent. If your gross monthly income is $4500 you can afford a $1440 monthly PITH payment.

Total Debt Service Ratio (TDS): Calculating the total debt service ratio is similar to calculating the GDS, except that it includes all other monthly debt obligations.

Thus, it is the percentage of a borrowers gross monthly income that goes towards monthly shelter payments plus other monthly debt payments such as for car, student loan or credit card payments. Most lenders and default insurers require a borrowers TDS to be no more than 44 per cent. If your gross monthly income is $4500 you can afford $1980 in total monthly payments.

Understanding these calculations will help you to determine what it is you can afford for your housing cost’s. You can use these calculations to determine what it is you can afford to pay for rent as well, the same principles apply.

To learn more about about mortgage terms or anything to do with Real Estate and Finance please do not hesitate to call anytime, I offer independent advice all for FREE.

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What important financial decisions should I be making before the end of 2013 and the start of 2014?

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November is a great time for a year-end financial checkup. It is also the perfect time for a discussion with your financial advisor to discuss your current and future financial goals.

In addition to making sure you don’t miss any investment opportunities before 2013 wraps up, your financial advisor can work with you to develop tailored strategies to help you work toward your goals in 2014 and beyond.

Here are some important topics to discuss with your financial advisor: Portfolio checkup: A portfolio geared towards growth for retirement is different from a portfolio for generating income while transitioning to or living in retirement. Talk to your financial advisor about your risk tolerance and portfolio mix.

RRSPs: Plan your total 2013 RRSP contribution and project your 2014 monthly RRSP payments. You may have unused contribution room. Discuss funding strategies for your contributions--ranging from a systematic approach to savings options that allow you to take advantage of tax deferral benefits offered by RRSPs. Special Savings Projects: Don’t forget to discuss strategies for special savings objectives, whether it’s Registered Education Savings Plans, Registered Disability Savings Plans, a home purchase or even retirement.

Tax-Free Savings Accounts: Apart from opening or contributing to a TFSA, if you’re planning a withdrawal, consider doing it before the end of 2013 rather than early 2014, since amounts withdrawn are not added to your contribution room until the beginning of the following year after the withdrawal. You can also fund your spouse’s contributions without attracting the attribution rules.

Payments to Make Before December 31: Certain payments must be made before year-end to be useful for tax purposes, such as medical expenses, childcare fees, support payments, political donations, union or professional dues, tuition fees, and safety deposit box charges.

And for RESPs, if your children or grandchildren are under age 18* make sure you have contributed a minimum of $2,500 for each child before the end of the year to take advantage of the maximum Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG).

Your financial advisor can also talk to you about whether it may be beneficial to sell any nonregistered investments before year-end to realize capital gains or losses.

For those nearing retirement, you may need to prepare for conversion of RRSPs into a RRIF, and consider a final contribution.

While the year-end checklist can differ for each client, a financial advisor will take a holistic approach to reviewing your investments before helping you develop a practical strategy to achieve your goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Sweeping success The 2013 Nelson Open Cash Spiel attracted 16 teams to the Nelson Curling Club on the weekend. In the end it was the Perepolkin rink from Trail that took top spot, defeating Castlegar’s Nichol rink in the final. The Trail squad went undefeated in round robin play enroute to the cash spiel title.

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PROFESSIONALS Derek Diener

Jenny Dr. Michael Christine Heston Brennan Pearson

Q Q

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Q A

BRR! My house is drafty, how can I tell where the cold is coming from?

You can identify where the heat is escaping and where the cold is coming in by having a certified energy advisor perform an energy assessment on your home. During the assessment there is a blower door test, which pulls in the air from outside (depressurizing your home) then you can go around your house and feel the cold air coming in, this is where heat is also escaping. Some leaky places are obvious to homeowners, but many find that they learn other areas that are easy to seal up, and without the blower door test they would not have identified the specific places.

This assessment usually costs over $300, with the support of FortisBC, Nelson Hydro and the RDCK, that cost is only $35 or $60, until the deadline.

There are over 400 homeowners who have registered with EcoSave to access the reduced cost of the assessment. Registering also gives you access to 3.5% on-bill financing, assistance through the process and rebates.

The deadline for the reduction in cost is fast approaching; you must register by Dec 13, 2013. The deadline to install a new gas furnace or boiler is Dec 31, 2013, in order to access the $800 rebate.

The best thing to do, since there are deadlines and other important dates to be aware of, is to call me and I can help you through the process.

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Facials are one of the most relaxing treatments, but they offer more benefits than just being pampered. Here are a few benefits of getting a facial: 1. Cleansing For starters, a facial gives your skin a deep cleaning. Think of all the things your skin comes into contact with in a day, everything from pollution, grease and dirt from your environment. From outdoor pollutants to makeup, it can all build up. A facial helps to deep clean the skin removing toxins and dead skin and brings out your natural skin tone. Plus, it keeps your pores from making too much oil. By decreasing the amount of oil on your face, you decrease breakouts. The exfoliation process helps your skin stay firm and tight, keeping those wrinkles at bay.

2. Stress relieving It’s not a coincidence that you feel refreshed after a facial. Not only do facials exfoliate and moisturize your skin, the treatments also increase blood flow and promote circulation.

For many women, taking a few minutes to get a facial is me-time, a time to relax and forget about work, car pools and dinner recipes. The whole treatment is a stress reliever.

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3. Increased Circulation Facial treatments help to restore and improve circulation to skin layers increasing the flow of oxygenenriched blood to skin cells. This is done by using a variety of different masques, including some with spice to give your skin a healthy glow and provide your skin cells with nutrients and water reducing the appearance of wrinkled and dry skin.

4. Age-fighting Routine facials can help fight wrinkles, but there are certain additions you can do to help your skin stay wrinkle free. Such as ensuring your skin is receiving adequate hydration and enough blood flow is reaching the skin to provide it with nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. This will help to develop and maintain new skin cells, which are essential for a youthful and healthy appearance.

We have different kinds of facials.

Some facials are geared toward certain kinds of skin, while others are infused with aromatherapy or products to fight skin problems like acne. As always, we can suggest the best facial for you. Call us at 250.352.3280 to schedule a free skin consultation.

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Community Events St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Messy Church: This family event includes crafts, games, eucharist, and supper on Wednesday, November 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.

All are welcome.

The last two Starry Night astronomy programs for the year will be at Tagum Hall on Friday, November 29 and Friday, December 6, weather permitting.

Join us for a look at the night sky through two astronomy telescopes. For more info, call Wayne at 250-354-1586.

IOF Foresters Christmas dinner is Saturday, November 30. For info call Al or Terry at 250-352-9752. Tickets are available at Technika Appliances in Nelson.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church hosts advent lessons and carols service on Sunday, December 1 at 7 p.m. This is a candlelight service to usher in the season of waiting for Christmas. All are welcome.

The Nelson & District Hospice Society is holding its 15th Annual Hospice Tree of Remembrance at the Chahko Mika Mall from December, 1 to 14 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. We invite you to stop by and hang a card on our tree in memory of a loved one who has died.

Information will also be available about how to deal with grief during the holidays.

The circle of Habondia Lending Society is having our annual general meeting on Monday, December 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Senior’s Co-ordinating Society (719 Vernon Street).

Come and learn about our new direction. Bring your ideas and creative energy. For more information call Pegasis at 250229-4223.

Wild and Wacky Teen Program at the Nelson Library. Holiday program for ages 12 and up.

Wednesday, December 4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us in making toys for tots and decorations for our library Christmas tree.

Free, prizes and festive snacks.

For more info contact jharris@ nelson.ca or 250-505-5683.

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com Human rights activist and journalist Eva Bartlett will speak at an event called “Canadian in Gaza” on Tuesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. Admission is $10.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting.

The Nelson Jewish community invites everyone to an evening of ceremony, music and dance to celebrate Hanukkah on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street).

Tickets are $10 in advance at Otter Books or $15 at the door.

Children 12 and under are free.

Two renowned Canadian scientists, Drs Thierry Vrain and Shiv Chopra, will speak about genetically engineered foods and human health on December 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. This event is free and open to the public.

Selkirk College Nursing Students Beans and Rice Dinner is Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. This is a fundraising event for the Selkirk College Nursing students who are going to Guatemala this spring. Admission is $10.

Amnesty International Write for Rights. Will you join us?

December 7 at Nelson Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or December 8 at Oso Negro Café from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supplies provided. Inspiration and information at writeathon.ca.

The CP Holiday Train stops in Nelson on December 11 at 6:45 p.m. The brightly decorated train will stop at the Lakeside Park railway crossing and a band will perform in one of the rail cars. The event is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army food bank. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food or cash donation.

The CFUW Nelson and District Club is hosting its Holiday

Lunch on Saturday, December 14 at noon at the Banquet Hall of the New Grand Hotel. Tickets are $20. Please bring a $10 wrapped gift to exchange, as well as a gently used ornament that can be sold. To RSVP, contact Ruth at nelsoncfuw@gmail. com.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.

Craft Faires The Makers Assembly Pop Up Shop will be at Nelson Trading Co. from November 27 to 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

The Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair is Sunday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harrop Hall (6066 McConnell Road). Lots of great gift ideas, yummy treats, and wonderful artisan crafts. Bring the kids at noon for a visit with Santa Claus. Donations of food for Our Daily Bread will be graciously accepted at the door.

Workshops Ellison’s free weekly workshop on Saturday, November 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. is on the topic of “equine gut health and the role of nutrition.” Join Leah Hope from Oasis Equine Matters as she shares how you can improve your horse’s health and wellness.

Free Tai Chi For Health workshop at Balfour Hall on Saturday, November 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All adults, all levels welcome! Learn how Tai Chi can help strengthen your muscles and bones, clear your mind and gradually relieve stress and tension.

Kalein Hospice Centre hosts a workshop called “Moving Stories” on December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nelson Legion Hall (402 Victoria Street, second floor). Help make sense of grief and loss in your life by animating your stories through

improvisational dance. The fee for the workshop is $40. To register call 250-352-3331 or go to kaleinhospice.org/events.

Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for information.

Announcement The Art Bug opens on Saturday, December 7. Check out Fiona Brown’s new pottery, handmade books and small affordable fine crafted gifts. Drop by the transformed red retro Boler trailer on Stanley Street at Silica between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Open Saturday afternoons and by appointment: 250-3541648.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts (dance, voice/speech arts, strings, piano) syllabus and entry forms are now online at kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca. The Festival will be held in various venues throughout Nelson during the weeks of April 1 to 12.

Entry forms must be received no later than January 31, 2014.

Throughout the month of November, Valhalla Pure Outfitters is collecting gently used winter coats that will be given to Kootenay people in need. Everyone who donates a coat will be entered to win a new down jacket.

Stepping Stones for Success, the Nelson-based homeless shelter servicing the West Kootenay area, is holding a blanket drive.

Between now and November 30, the shelter is requesting donations of sleeping bags, blankets, tents, winter coats, boots, toques, gloves and towels. Donations can be dropped off at 7–567 Ward Street.

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Theatre

The ‘80s cover band Val Kilmer and The New Coke will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 7 with DJ Terrantino. Come out, dress up and shake it like it’s 1999. $10 at the door.

Elephant Mountain Music Theatre presents the music of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme (concert style) on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will feature well-known local artists Julie Johnson Murray, Christina Nolan, Kevin Armstrong, Josh Murray and Michael Calledine with guests singers Yves Thibault from Montreal and Andrey Andreychik from Vancouver. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students.

The Tragically Hip’s seminole songwriter Paul Langlois brings his solo tour to Spiritbar on Wednesday, December 11. He’ll be sharing the stage with bandmates Rob Baker, also of the Hip, Jeff Montgomery, and Mauro Sepe. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

Womaginarium, the Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s third annual fundraiser, goes Friday, November 29 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. This carnival-style event will feature numerous local performers including Lisel Forst, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black and more. Doors are at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Mountain Baby, the Women’s Centre and Fairies Pyjamas.

The Capitol Theatre’s 26th annual Christmas Pantomime is Rapunzel running from Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be 2 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students or $45 for a family of four.

Film

This week at the Nelson Civic Theatre: Thursday, November 28 at 7 p.m. don’t miss the final screening of Hunger Games: Catching Fire! From November 29 to December 1 and December 3, Norse mythology gets gritty in Thor: The Dark World, at 7:30 p.m. nightly and a matinee at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

ANKORS will host a free screening of Fighting for Our Lives, a 1975 film about the HIV movement, on Sunday, December 1 (World AIDS Day) at the Nelson United Church at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

This is part of a four-part film and discussion series that will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the ANKORS drop-in centre (101 Baker Street). On Tuesday, December 3 the film is Our Job Was Not to Be Liked, about affinity groups and civil disobedience as activist strategies and tactics. On December 10 see United in Anger: A History of ACT UP and on December 17 it’s We Wanted to Show the Unvarnished Truth.

Eco-Society and the Civic Theatre present a screening of the documentary Watermark on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. From the makers of Manufactured Landscapes this film explores our relationship to water around the globe.

The Selkirk College R&B Ensemble plays Spiritbar on Thursday, December 12, following Top Spin Thursdays.

Juno-winning hip hop artist Shad will be at Spiritbar this Thursday.

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Celebrate the launch of Kate Bridger’s new art book The Fabric of Nelson at Touchstones Nelson on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The book features 80 original fabric art images created by the author over the past two decades.

Music Baldface Lodge presents The Crash Reel at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Thursday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. The film is about US champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2009, and his journey of rehabilitation driven by the desire to get back on his snowboard.

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Nelson Library hosts a Winter Celebration on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Nine local readers bring light to the darker days, and good music and food round out this benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Readers include Jane Byers, Jennifer Craig, Linda Crosfield, Anne DeGrace, Ernest Hekkanen, Rita Moir, Mark Nykanen, Cyndi Sand-Eveland, and Tom Wayman. Musician Danielle Corbin provides twinkly piano tunes, and Otter Books will be on hand with a portion of book sales earmarked for the Food Cupboard. Hot apple cider, tea and cookies, and door prizes make this a warm, cozy gathering with a few surprises. Admission is by monetary donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society.

Visual Arts

Pop Up Shop at 402 Baker St

Frantisek Strouhal will be exhibiting his unique artwork at Enso Hair Design (336 Baker Street) on Sunday, December 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

All are welcome to attend. Refreshments and chocolate will be provided.

The Shapes of Place, an exhibit of paintings by David Alexander, will be in the main gallery at Touchstones Nelson from November 23 to February 2. There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and an artist talk on Saturday, November 20 at 1 p.m.

Powell River artist Meghan Hildebrand has an exhibit of semi-abstract works called Restless Fables opening at the same time as the exhibit above — November 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. — in Touchstones Nelson's Gallery B. Her show will run until February 16. There will be an artists talk on Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m.

Vancouver hip hop artist Shad will be at Spiritbar on Thursday, November 28 to promote his new album Flying Colours.

Opening the show are fellow Vancouverites We Are The City. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

Nelson Brewing Co. present the Faceplant Funk Jam on Friday, November 29 at the Hume Hotel. Dress up in your best disco/funk costume and come out to Mike’s Place. Lots of prizes to be won, including ski gear, winter attire and a Whitewater season pass. Local DJs Cass Rhapsody and Rafferty Funksmith will get the night started. Then, the party moves downstairs to Spiritbar for The Funk Hunters.

Dawna "Harp Pixie" McLennan plays at Expressions on November 29 at 8 p.m.

Admission by donation ($10 recommended).

Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions hosts valley duo Hot Tin Cans followed by Nelson’s own female old-time quartet The June Apples on Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.

WIL makes his Spiritbar debut on Saturday, November 30. This is an early show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

The late show at Spiritbar on Saturday, November 30 will feature German DJ/ Producer Marten Hørger. Doors open at 11 p.m. First 100 tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel.

Stickybuds returns to Spiritbar on Friday, December 6. Doors open at 10 p.m. First 100 tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb. ca.

Longwalkshortdock returns to Spiritbar on Friday, December 13. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

Nelson Choral Society’s upcoming concert, Luminous, is a musical celebration of light amidst winter’s darkness. The choral selections include pieces by contemporary composers, as well as older works. Noemi Kiss will be joining the choir as a soloist for two of the pieces. Concerts are at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students and seniors, available from the Capitol.

Moontricks returns to Spiritbar with B-Ron on Friday, December 20. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel.

BC/DC play Spiritbar with Sack Grabbath on Friday, December 21. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15 at the door only.

Finding the missing peace by lorinda stewart Join us november 27th 7:30pm - 9:00pm mary hall at selkirk college, 10th street campus. entry by donation suitable For young adults and up!

At the pub

Finley’s Irish Pub hosts a rock ‘n’ roll jam night Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Come play live music with Estavan and Malik.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo returns to Mike’s Place Pub on Tuesday, December 3. Round up your friends, your bingo dabbers, and good luck troll. Tickets are $2 for one or $5 for three.

December ticket sales benefit the Kootenay Kids Society.

Finley’s Irish Pub hosts Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to close.

Spiritbar hosts Top Spin Thursdays, a free weekly ping pong tournament with prizes each week. Doors open at 8 p.m. for registration and the tournaments begin at 8:30 p.m. sharp. All skill levels welcome.

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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY & LEADING BY EXAMPLE

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Submitted by Sheila Hart The young man flew past us in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on a piece of plywood, made mobile with four wheels. What was that? I was jolted by the realization that this young man had been afflicted with polio and that this was a sight that we never see today in Canada. We are lucky that Jonas Salk discovered a vaccine that was deemed, in 1955, to be effective in immunizing children against the scourge of polio.

There are many who live amongst us that still bear the scars of the epidemic that afflicted Canada in the early 1950’s. Such is the case of dearly loved Aqua-fit instructor in Nelson, Ann Remnant. Ann was a typical two-year old in 1957, who had just mastered the art of walking. She became ill with flu like symptoms and regressed to crawling. Was this a temporary situation – no, because Ann was part of the polio epidemic in Canada. The road ahead was rift with anger. No skirts were worn during her school years. She felt ashamed, angry, cheated. Rift with pain, she could not do what everyone else could do. After decades of personal suffering, Ann found an inner resolve and developed a personal philosophy that has enabled her to live life to the fullest. “We are all a compromise on perfection. We all have to make the best of life; to find the inner strength to face life as it is and to find the resolve to thrive in spite of what has been thrown at us.” This resolve has lead Ann to realize that she has to maintain herself, to stay positive and to keep strong. In 1996, Ann discovered Gentle Aquafit; this was to become her magic bullet in life. The water did wonders and she realized that one cannot expect the world to fix personal problems.

Anne’s personal mantra is that one has to take charge of one’s self, plug along with it and be prepared to save only yourself. Ann took the magic bullet, learned new skills, manages her life in ways to take her forward and she is an extraordinary Aquafit instructor. Those involved in Aquafit are thankful that Ann had the resolve to find what was within herself, to overcome adversity and to serve as an enthusiastic role model for so many in Nelson. Thanks Ann, for all that you do.

Post-polio syndrome People who have had polio, particularly in their teens or adulthood, and who have fully recovered, are susceptible to postpolio syndrome (PPS) - anytime 15-50 years after having initially been infected with the polio virus. Only a polio survivor can develop PPS, but not everyone who had polio will get the syndrome. And unlike polio, PPS is not contagious.

What happens to cause PPS is that the nerves and muscles affected by the original polio infection are further weakened – the reason this occurs is not known, although one theory is that the immune system plays a role. The syndrome is not life-threatening. The most common symptoms are: slow progression of muscle weakness, fatigue, and decrease in muscle size.

Pain from joint deterioration and skeletal deformities is common. Some individuals experience minor symptoms while others are significantly affected by interference with their capacity to function independently. People with post-polio syndrome may have problems with breathing, swallowing, sleeping, and tolerating cold temperatures.

Monday to Thursday: 11 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 11 AM - 9:00 PM

Ready the Trees!

Rotary Christmas trees are arriving on Friday and will be on sale starting Saturday, November 30th at 10 am in the Walmart Garden Centre.

Shelterbox is a Global Rotary project. Rotary is working through its Philippine District Governors to determine where need is the greatest and is working closely with Shelterbox to ensure that aid is on the ground as quickly as possible. Shelterbox has already dispatched 4,000 boxes to the stricken area and has response teams on the ground, with more leaving tomorrow. For more information contact Sheila Hart, Shelterbox Ambassador in the West Kootenay at 250-825-9241.

The Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak is sponsoring a Shelterbox for the Philippine disaster and challenges other area Rotary clubs and service clubs to assist with this worthy project. Here is an update from Shelterbox: * The Operations team has now forecast that ShelterBox has a commitment to help up to 6,000 families affected by Typhoon Haiyan. There are several Response Teams in Cebu, Bohol and Bantayan continuing to distribute ShelterBox aid to the most needy families.”

Check out the latest photos from the Philippines! There are some really great ones you can share with your friends and family! http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelterboxuk/with/10978579954/

Neither prevention nor cure has been found to stop the effects of this syndrome. It progresses very slowly with long periods of stability. Post-polio syndrome is a condition that a person may have to cope with for the rest of his/her life. The aim of treatment is to control symptoms and promote physical activity even with weakened muscles. It is recommended that polio survivors follow healthy lifestyle practices – a balanced diet, rest, ice and heat, pain medication as needed, exercise as tolerated, and regular checkups with their physicians.

Some people use canes, braces, and physiotherapy, all to remain active.

Source: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 2012

Recent Rotary Leadership Institute graduates Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Nelson Daybreak, Nakusp, and Grand Forks celebrated graduation from the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). RLI is a grassroots, multi-district leadership development program whose mission is to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. The next series of seminars will start on May 3 in the Kootenay area.

BACK ROW: PDG Sandra Roberts (facilitator), Mayumi van der Pol, Pat Gibson, Ilse Murray, Darla Ashton, PDG Allan Davis (facilitator) FRONT ROW: Marvin Work, Gene Nagy, Kees van der Pol, Harry Ellens.

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Business

Nelson stores host customer appreciation day

Enjoying Super Saturday Nelson Star staff

Nelson businesses are getting ready for the holiday season by hosting a special customer appreciation day on November 30.

Called Super Saturday, the event is a way for local stores to offer great deals to loyal customers and promote the benefits of shopping locally.

“This is an important event because shopping locally helps to keep jobs in the community,” said Justin Pelant, president of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

“One of the biggest things Nelson has thrived on is small independent owners. It’s created a middle-class that has survived through the depression where a lot of other places that didn’t have small business owners struggled.”

He said it is those business owners that help keep Nelson vibrant and alive. Those are the businesses that help the non-profit and volunteer groups in the community.

That includes KidSport, the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation and other charities and pro-

grams.

“The only way small businesses can donate to these causes is by having a strong customer base,” he added.

Super Saturday is just one way

“This is an important event because shopping locally helps to keep jobs in the community.”

Justin Pelant local businesses can thank customers for their year-long support and offer some amazing deals along the way. While the event is set for Saturday, some of the participating businesses are offering special prices throughout the weekend.

In a time where many people choose to head across the line to

shop in the US, local businesses are attempting to lessen the flow.

‘There’s enough that there’s an impact, certainly,” said Pelant about money leaving the community. But he’s hopeful that people see the need to keep dollars here.

“Growing up here, I want my kids and the kids in the community to have the same opportunities I did. You have a lot of kids in high school working for small businesses. They have the opportunity to hire and they know the families.

“Nelson has created such a vibrant downtown. People come here from all over the world because it’s such a beautiful place to be.”

He added that one of the reasons the city is so beautiful is that people take ownership of it. With that in mind, Pelant said he’s hoping customers will take advantage of the weekend of sales.

“I think there are going to be some great deals.”

Super Saturday is being presented by The Nelson Star, The Bridge and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

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Homemade heaven Kootenay Christian Fellowship/Our Daily Bread held a craft fair at their Falls Street location last weekend. Handmade clothing, jewelry and baking were on sale with proceeds of admission going to the ODB soup kitchen.

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VIASPORT CELEBRATES SPORTS DAY IN CANADA: NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Try a new sport for Sports Day in Canada!

In the week leading up to RBC Sports Day in Canada on November 30, communities across British Columbia are hosting a variety of events for citizens to learn about and participate in a new sport. In honour of Sports Day, ViaSport wants to inspire B.C. to explore more than 60 provincial sport organizations and hundreds of clubs that deliver sport for all ages and abilities in our communities, all year round!

No matter your age, skill level or where you call home, sport is your connection to friends, fun, learning and a general sense of wellness in your everyday life. There are opportunities for everyone through sport, whether you’re a beginner, advanced or adaptive athlete, a child or senior, or perhaps someone who isn’t sure where to begin. ViaSport is your easy connection to the resources you need to get started.

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A Crafty Conversation The Kootenay Artisan Fair ran all weekend at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

More than 50 juried artisan vendors were involved in the fair with music playing throughout the weekend. From pottery to jewelry to tasty treats and more, the social aspect of the fair featured prominent.

Letters can be powerful “When hundreds of letters from Amnesty International members began arriving our lives started to improve — the children could return to school, we could walk out to the market without being threatened.

Life became safer,” said Issa Ebombolo, a Congolese Peace Studies student at Selkirk College.

The Nelson chapter of Amnesty International will be sponsoring the annual Amnesty International Global Write for Rights letter writing event on December 7 and 8, as part of International Human Rights Day. People all over the world will write letters supporting human rights defenders identified by Amnesty International.

“Imagine — the power of simply writing a letter!

On receiving the letters, the offenders realized that thousands of people around the world knew what was going on in the Congo (DRC) and were watching and urging the UN to put a stop to it,” said Issa.

He described how, while he was living in a refugee camp in Zambia, he was interviewed by Amnesty International workers gathering information about the situation in DRC, where he was born and raised.

The information contributed to a report Amnesty published in 2003 about the horrific human rights violations in DRC. The report was sent to the United Nation and the International Criminal court, which then sent envoys to Congo to verify the findings.

Amnesty members throughout the world were informed and began a global letter writing campaign urging these two bodies to act.

This year Write for Rights will take place at the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oso Negro.

All information and letter writing materials will be supplied.

The public is invited to join in — a simple letter can make a huge difference.

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The Nelson and District Credit Union donated $900 to the kitchen at Our Daily Bread. Gathered here are NDCU board members and ODB staff. Pastor Jim Reimer (second from right) says, “With the cold weather coming up we are experience more people spending time inside our facility. We serve anywhere between 50 to 75 patrons a day. If the economy keeps going the way it is, we are expecting more families to use the services. Those that access Our Daily Bread testify that if ODB did not exist, it would leave a huge gap in our community and in their lives. For many that come this is their only hot meal of the day.”

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Holiday gifts pop up Christmas is fast approaching and seven local designers are getting ready for the sixth year of their annual holiday pop-up shop.

This sale started in the iconic brewery building and was a great success. Since then the girls have “popped” up at Bijou hair salon, Lilikoi and the Royal and this year they will be at The Nelson Trading Company — in a streetside location.

Their four-day long sale will be transformed into a one-stop holiday gift boutique. From November 27 to December 1 everyone is invited to stop by and see the local wares. This year

“Their four-day long sale will be transformed into a one-stop holiday gift boutique.” the holiday sale will feature ceramics and jewelery from Kalika Bowlby, pillows, jewelery and terrariums by Clever Fawn, clothing and accessories by Dear Pony, fashions by Loo Loo and an assortment of card, prints, or-

naments and one of a kind paintings by Marnie Christoffersen.

There will also be a wide assortment of other goodies from an array of very talented local artists, including edible delights from Epiphany Cakes.

Also, a raffle will be set up to raise money for the Nelson women’s center.

Everyone is encouraged to shop local and come by 402 Baker Street (the old Annie’s location) to enjoy some Christmas goodies, say hello to the artists and shop for the perfect Christmas gifts.

The display is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Beans and rice dinner

Nursing students raise funds

Selkirk College nursing students are raising funds to travel to Guatemala to learn more about grasslands community health projects.

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THINK LOCAL FIRST LIVE. SHOP. PLAY NELSON AND AREA

THINK LOCAL FIRST When you support local business, those businesses in turn support local organizations and causes who depend on local business support for their success. Local businesses provide in-kind donations, cash donations and indispensible contributions to many organizations within our communities. Locally owned businesses build strong neighbourhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbours and by contributing to local causes.

As consumers, we have the power to shape our community by shopping local! Isn’t that an amazing thought?

Simple food in rich company and common purpose — all of this is offered in a festive Guatemalan Beans and Rice dinner to be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 6, at Nelson’s United Church on Silica Street.

For the eighth year, community support is making it possible for nine Selkirk College nursing students to travel to Guatemala to learn more about grasslands community health projects in various regions of the country.

Previous groups visited urban 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 government health services are almost non-existent.

Those who were a part of the journey last year will be present at the dinner to share their experiences.

Their stories bring to life the resilience, capacity, and creativity of the Guatemalans, and how they are confronting the challenges to health.

The event is the first major fundraising effort for the next trip.

The cost is $10 at the door, and children are welcome.

Visit the nursing students at Save-On Foods on November 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spin ‘n’ Win Wheel for a chance to win a ticket to the dinner.

Price check Nelson.... don’t assume that prices are higher when shopping locally, compare prices locally first.

“In its inception in 2006, KidSport Nelson began raising funds to support youth unable to play sports due to cost. At that time, the KidSport Nelson Committee decided not to canvass local businesses for donations as they were already deeply involved in sponsoring youth sports in various ways. Over the years, businesses have volunteered to fund-raise on behalf of KidSport Nelson in various ways.

Some recent examples include: the “Reach Your Peak” event, to which businesses donated raffle items in support of KidSport Nelson; the “Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner”, where they auctioned an Oilers Hockey Jersey with proceeds to KidSport Nelson; and “Jersey Day” when local businesses donate to KidSport for each jersey worn by employees.

Think of it as recycling - when people shop locally, some of those monies are distributed locally to non-profit organizations, such as KidSport Nelson, who in turn recycle such donations back into the community, via grants to local sports organizations. KidSport Nelson receives support locally from businesses both, directly - via businesses fund-raising events and donations. Also indirectly - through their personal involvement in local non-profit organizations, such as service clubs, who in turn support KidSport.”

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Craft Fairs

Lost & Found FOUND: Cell phone on road in upper Fairview. Call 352-1317 to claim.

Presents 2013 Winter Craft Fair Dec. 14th & 15th 10 am - 4 pm Central School Gym 811 Stanley St. Nelson ecosociety.ca

Coming Events 13th Annual Nelson Garden Festival. Now accepting vendor registrations for the premier garden event of the year, Saturday, May 10, 2014, 10 am to 3 pm, always on Mother’s Day weekend. Email: markets@ecosociety.ca or contact Jesse at 250-354-1909.

Form available at www.ecosociety.ca Christmas Antique & Collectable Sale Sat, Dec 14, 9 - 4 Robson Hall, lots of different vendors with a wide variety of treasures & gifts Admission by donation (cash or food) proceeds to Harvest Food Bank for more inform Call 250-365-6261

Found: Light Blue Umbrella Stroller & Size 10 Bright Pink Girls Winter Jacket 352-7747 LOST: Uphill Cat Grey & Black Tabby/Maine Coon his name is Nelson call 352-2118 Lost: Wallet Thur Nov 14th, last used @ Panago, Selkirk student, Ontario ID Reward 250 551-8739

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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Norman Wayne Kuhn 10 Nov 1944 - 28 Nov 2011

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Time speeds on, two years have passed, Since death its gloom, its shadows cast Within our home, where all seemed bright, death took from us a shining light.

We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place there’s none to fill.

Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again.

His wife and best friend - Bonnie His sons - Greg and Bryan His brother - Ken His daughter-in-laws - Tanya and Cheri His granddaughters - Alemitu, Tarikua, Kami and Kaira

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Rober t Harley passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, British Columbia on November 21, 2013, at the age of 75.

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Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

Cornerstone Children’s Centre seeking licensed ECE for part-time position starting January 1st, 2014. Please email resume to cornerstone@fbcnelson.ca

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Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 Level 3 First-Aid Attendant required for construction site Needed Immediately, please email resume to timberlinemill@shaw.ca

Burial w ill take place at Nelson Memorial Park Cemeter y on Friday, November 29th at 10:00am.

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

Donna Barbara Bozak Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

PROKOPET Z Dennis Michael Prokopetz passed away suddenly at his residence in Trail, BC on Thursday, November 14, 2013.

He was born on July 29, 1952 in Vancouver, BC. He was predeceased by his father John Walter Prokopetz, his mother Nellie and his beloved wife Veronika. He is survived by his brothers, David (Gay) of Trail, BC, Donald (Laura and three daughters Annie, Emily and Mary) of Surrey, BC and Robert (Lise and son Kobe) of Surrey, BC. Dennis enjoyed music, fishing, motorcycles and his pets. He spent most of his adult life as a mechanical service technician for cars, motorcycles and small engines. He was personally sought out by many in the Kootenays for his expertise. He was known by all who knew him as a generous giver of his time and help. He was a loyal friend, employee and brother.

As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Greater Trail Hospice Society, Suite 7, Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Ave. Trail, BC. V1R 1J9. Phone 250-364-6204.

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A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services “Carberry’s Chapel”, 1298 Pine Ave. Trail, BC. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Our family is remembering Donna who died October 29th, 2012 in Nelson, B.C. Donna was born in Hudson Bay Junction, Saskatchewan on February 7th, 1945. Home was located on a quarter section of land beautifully divided by the Fir River one mile west of town. Like so many who farmed there at that time, the land was not sufficiently sustaining.

She moved with her family from their farm to Nelson in 1957 where she spent almost all of the rest of her life. She attended junior high and graduated from L.V. Rogers high school in 1963. Donna participated in many of the sports programs in high school and was a prominent part of the basketball team that was coached by Mrs. Clarkson. After graduating Donna worked as a printer’s apprentice, at Kootenay Forest Products and managed the Willow Bay Motel. Donna was cremated and her ashes are buried in an unmarked grave, as was her choice, in the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery along with those of her mother, Eva Bozak, who preceded her in death in 1993. Her father, Mike Bozak, is buried in the Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hudson Bay. Brothers Don and Bob, niece Nadia Bozak and nephew Michael survive her.

The family wishes to thank the medical staff and friends who provided comfort for her in the final stage of her life.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca.

“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there.” -Isla Paschal Richardson.

OBITUARY Robert David Graham February 12, 1972-November 19, 2013 It is with heavy hearts we mourn the sudden passing of Robert David Graham, who leaves his loving wife Robyn and the children he was so proud of: Kensington and Dallin.

Rob graduated from LV Rogers High School in Nelson, and summers of tree planting led him to enrol in the first Forestry Program at the University of Northern BC in Prince George. In 1999, he moved back to Cranbrook to work as a Forestry Technician.

A gentle and loving man, Rob was happiest when he was helping others. His love for giving flourished upon his return to Cranbrook as he joined his dad Fred as a member of the Kinsmen Club and dedicated himself to volunteering for different club events and community projects. It was through the Kin Club that he met, and eventually married, the love of his life, Robyn.

As the forest industry changed, Rob embarked on a new career path and realized a dream as he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the BC Assessment Authority as an Appraiser.

A devoted husband and father, Rob’s greatest pride was his family. He had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed telling a good story as much as he loved hearing one. A spiritual man, Rob had a passion for his faith and took great joy in welcoming new people to Connect his home church.

He loved golf, hockey games and swimming with his kids.

Rob had a remarkable ability to support people in whatever way they needed and his kindness, compassion and faith set an example for all.

Rob is survived by his wife and children, mother Diane (Bob) Lines, stepmother Donna Graham, along with numerous stepsiblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Fred Graham.

A memorial service for Rob was held at the Cranbrook Alliance Church on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013. A trust fund has been set up at East Kootenay Community Credit Union for Robyn and the children. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Rob’s memory may do so by cheque to “The Family of Rob Graham.” Cheques can be dropped off at East Kootenay Realty, Connect Church and BC Assessment.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On May 22, 2011, at the 5300 block of 50th Avenue South, Nelson, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Nelson RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $305 CAD, on or about 20:21 Hours, and three cell phones, on or about 19:22 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1728, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Castlegar Division Administrative Assistant – 12 month contract International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Moving Stories Kalein Hospice Centre is presenting “Moving Stories,” an interactive workshop exploring how personal experiences of grief and loss can be more deeply understood and integrated through a process of improvisational movement and dance.

Taking place Wednesday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nelson Legion Hall, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to spend a morning with the Canadian dance troupe Motus O. They have performed and offered workshops around the world — winning many dozens of awards, including Touring Artist of the Year and Critics’ Choice.

Motus O believes that the art of dance can and should inspire and invite reflection, examination and appreciation for both the unique and universal nature of our personal experiences.

The “Moving Stories” experience is an engaging and creative inquiry process driven by key questions to the participants whose personal stories of grief and loss are then “animated” through collaborative, interactive and improvisational movement between Motus O dancers and workshop participants, followed by further contemplation and conversation.

Motus O will be joined by Colin Funk, manager of the Innovative Edu-

cation Initiative at the Banff Centre, who will facilitate this experience of engaging the mind, body and heart.

According to workshop coordinator Amy Garvey , “Viewing one’s story and experiences of grief and loss through dance is a unique way to gain fresh perspectives, new insights and offer healing. It’s bound to be a deeply rich experience for all.”

The workshop is very interactive. The troupe has asked for a room that allows for movement and active participation.

Their tools for engagement include demonstration, story sharing, inquiry and contact improv between the dance troupe and the participants. The workshop will engage the mind, body and heart.

The Legion Hall is located at 402 Victoria Street in Nelson. The workshop is being held in the second floor assembly space.

Participation is by donation, with a suggested minimum of $40.

To create an intimate and connective experience for all participants, registration space is limited.

To register, call the Kalein office at 250-352-3331 or register online at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ KaleinHospiceCentre_1/movingstories.html

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Though the holiday season is a festive time of year, it can quickly turn tragic if revelers do not emphasize safety when decorating their homes. When decorating this holiday season, be sure to employ the following precautions so your holiday season is festive, decorative and safe. * Exercise extreme caution with holiday lights. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, 150 home fires per year begin with holiday lights and other decorative lighting. Such fires may start because of frayed or bare wires, broken or cracked sockets or even loose connections.

It’s important that men and women be especially careful when decorating their homes with holiday lights, inspecting each set of lights for damage and discarding any damaged sets. When choosing lights, use only lights that have been certified for outdoor use on your home’s exterior, and never use outdoor lights inside. * Purchase the right Christmas tree. The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes that Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires causing an average of 15 deaths each year. In addition, such fires cause an average of $13 million in property damage annually. Though it can be tempting to purchase the most eye-catching Christmas tree you find, avoid acting rashly until you have learned a little about the tree. Artificial trees should be labeled as “Fire Resistant.” Such trees can still catch fire, but they are more resistant to fire than trees without such labels. When buying a live tree, make sure the tree is fresh.

The tree should be green, and its needles should be difficult to pull off of branches, which should not be easily breakable. Tap the tree on the ground before purchasing it. If the tree loses a lot of needles upon tapping the ground, it isn’t fresh. Trees that aren’t fresh are more susceptible to going up in flames. * Keep the tree away from heat sources. Though it might seem more idyllic to place your Christmas tree next to the fireplace, it’s a lot more dangerous as well. When choosing a spot for your tree, find a place that is away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators and vents. But homeowners also should know that even trees placed away from heat sources can still dry out, creating a fire hazard even if the tree was fresh and healthy when purchased. That’s because Christmas trees can quickly dry out in heated rooms. Monitor the tree’s water levels every day, checking those levels in both the morning and at night before going to bed. This prevents the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard, and it also helps the tree maintain its aesthetic appeal through the holiday season. * Limit use of candles. Like Christmas trees, candles are a popular yet potentially hazardous decorative item during the holiday season. When decorating with candles, be sure that all candles are extinguished before leaving a room and never leave them burning when you go to bed. Candles should be kept away from any decorative items, including Christmas trees, that can catch fire. Never place candles near curtains, furniture or presents. Holiday enthusiasts with little children or pets at home might want to decorate with fake LED-light candles instead of traditional candles. Curious kids or excitable pets may not recognize the potential dangers of lit candles and, as a result, might burn themselves or tips candles over.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means scores of celebrants will be decking their halls. Though festive decorations are a part of the season, safety should always come first.

Wildsight’s Jumbo Wild campaign received another boost this week, in the form of a $5,000 award for first place in the fourth-annual Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Wild Bucks competition.

The Jumbo Wild project beat out such high-profile competition as Ontario Nature, Clean Nova Scotia, and Alberta’s Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, taking 40 per cent of the overall votes in this national online competition.

“At MEC, we’re inspired by wild places — places like the upper Jumbo Valley,” explained MEC’s community program manager Andrew Stegemann.

“MEC Wild Bucks support our commitment to conserve ecologically and recreationally important places by giving our members the means to register their support for groups like Wildsight that are working to raise awareness of what’s at stake in Jumbo and other threatened places.”

“We are really pleased to accept

this award, and very pleased to have received more votes than some really high profile, and important campaigns,” said Robyn Duncan, Wildsight’s Purcells program manager.

“This really shows how important the Purcell Mountains, and the Jumbo Valley in particular, are to people across the country. People really get it. Now more than ever Canadians want to protect the wilderness we have, rather than developing remote valleys like Jumbo for more real estate profits, and trying to mitigate the impacts after the fact.”

Funding will go towards continuing the successful two-decade-long effort to protect critical cultural, recreational, and wildlife values in the Central Purcells from permanent real estate development.

MEC Wild Bucks was first inspired four years ago by a partnership between MEC and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. To date, the project has awarded $30,000 in bonus funding to MEC grant recipients.

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