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Two people charged in a series of hold-ups at local financial institutions will have their preliminary inquiries on January 28 and 29.

Andrew Stevenson, 34, appeared in Nelson provincial court Tuesday by videolink from jail in Kamloops, still using the crutches he threw off in a September 15 escape attempt.

Stevenson faces 21 charges in the robberies of the Kootenay Currency Exchange in Nelson in which

a shot was fired, as well as the Nelson and District Credit Union, Kootenay Savings in Castlegar, and Johnny’s Grocery in Robson in March and April, plus two break-ins at Castlegar pharmacies.

He faces charges including robbery, possession of a restricted weapon, pointing a firearm, and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

His co-accused, Krista Kalmikoff, 26, is accused in the Nelson robberies and Castlegar break-ins. She did not appear in court Tuesday.

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credit union hold-up. Stevenson was injured when he jumped off a bridge while being pursued by police.

Kalmikoff is free on bail but Stevenson remains in custody.

Kalmikoff ’s lawyer previously indicated she will seek a jury trial.

A pre-trial conference will be held December 2.

Stevenson will also have an arraignment hearing the same day on a new count of escaping custody.

Preliminary inquiries are used to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.

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An 18-month-old Nelson boy continues to have multiple health issues after bringing born with Down Syndrome and an AVSD heart defect and an imperforate anus.

After many surgeries and continued care required, the travel costs continue to mount for Jack Colbert’s parents, Jillian and Aaron.

The young family has two other children.

In September baby Jack required unexpected emergency surgery in Vancouver at the BC Children’s Hospital and must return to Vancouver in November.

“Jack is doing OK after his last surgery,” Jillian said. “Last month Jack was flown to

BC Children’s Hospital for an emergency surgery.

“He had a blockage in his lower bowel and his intestines had twisted higher up.

This previous surgery took a lot out of Jack.

He had a few complications and needed a blood transfusion. He is currently trying to regain his strength and is still recovering from last month’s surgery.”

Nelson Friends of the Family’s mandate is to assist families who need to travel for medical care for their children.

While the group has helped the Colbert family with their general funds, the travel costs are above and beyond what the family can bear at this point even with their own

private family fundraisers.

“We receive donations from the public and we assist families with their own fundraising efforts,” said Leona Dimock from the group.

The group gives families money for immediate help, and later assists with a family’s own fundraising efforts by offering tax receipts and a list of other resources for families who have to travel for medical care for their child.

If you’d like to support the Colbert family through Nelson Friends of the Family, donations can be made to their account at the Nelson and District Credit Union.

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Budding Kootenay Bay photographer Dena Kubota got some encouraging recognition after qualifying for the Abbotsford Airshow amateur photo competition this summer. One of her photos of a static exhibit of motorcycles placed ninth in the People’s Choice Award.

With 548 submissions there are plenty of reasons for her to feel proud of the hard-earned recognition in the contest sponsored by London Drugs, the Abbotsford International Airshow and Black Press.

“The designated photo area Black Press and London Drugs set up for the contestants was front row,” said Kubota. “It was interesting to see the range of participant ages and equipment — from a teenager shooting with a phone to many seasoned enthusiasts carrying and wearing thousands of dollars

worth of equipment and gadgets. Next to some of the giant lenses, filters and fancy cameras, my camera felt a little puny.”

She said the learning curve with the fast-flying planes was quick.

“I went from taking photos of just smoke, to compositions of only plane tails, then to being able to follow an aircraft and capture a series of in-flight photos. As I discovered — and shared in conversation with other photographers — one has to shoot a lot of garbage shots to find a couple of gems. All the same, I’m incredibly satisfied with the photos I finally chose to submit and have a few new gadget items on my Christmas wish list for this year.”

“The Abbotsford weekend was just amazing — good food, great weather and an exciting entertaining airshow.”

Christina Dutkowski of Mission won the People’s Choice Award for the Next Generation Amateur Photographer.

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Work on a new energy system for a block of city-owned buildings in downtown Nelson is moving ahead, but is now expected to use biomass rather than geothermal heating.

A feasibility study completed in August found biomass would make the most economic sense. It would use wood waste from local mills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 1,200 tonnes per year.

The buildings expected to be included in the project’s first phase are the Civic Centre, the Nelson and District Community Complex, curling club, and indoor soccer facility, which are all adjacent.

The project would cost anywhere from $2.3 million to $6.3 million and take 16 to 30 years to pay for itself.

Nelson Hydro says it is further researching capital costs, but has already found the greatest cost differences are in civil works and energy transfer stations required to move heat from the system to each customer. The lower-end estimate doesn’t include costs such as acquiring land or retrofits to tie buildings into the system.

“The expenses included in the estimates will be confirmed and merged into a final cost estimate,” a memo to city council from Nelson Hydro general manager Alex Love

Corporate energy coordinator Fiona Galbraith addresses Nelson city council about plans for Greg Nesteroff photo a district energy system. and corporate energy coordinator Fiona Galbraith reads.

“This refined cost estimate will have a high enough degree of accuracy to assess the business case for a district energy system.”

The refined estimate is expected in early 2015. Nelson Hydro also wants to look for potential sites for a central plant, seek grants to speed up the payback time, and do an engineering analysis.

Originally the city was thinking about an energy system that would use Kootenay Lake for heating and cooling, but Galbraith and Love told city council this month while

it is technically feasible, the cost recovery would not be as swift as with biomass.

“In an apples-to-apples comparison, [the consultant] said biomass is the best,” Love said. “The challenge now is to reign the variety of options down to a manageable few.

We look forward to bringing forward for council’s consideration a business case in the fairly near future.”

Love said the plant needs to be centrally located, no more than one kilometer from the buildings it serves, and could fit on a space the size of the community complex’s lower parking lot. Depending on the amount spent, Love said it could look like anything, from a “steel-clad industrial building” to a timber-framed building with windows “that looks fairly attractive.”

Depending on the option chosen, there would be very little particulate emissions, he said. At one plant they toured, “you were hard pressed to see something coming out of the stack.”

Galbraith said despite the wide spread in cost estimates, she expected the final price tag to fall between $3 million and $4 million.

A 2012 fibre supply study found no shortage of waste wood within a 120 km radius of Nelson. “It’s now stockpiled,” Galbraith said. “They don’t know what to do with it.

They said ‘We’d be happy if you would take it off our hands.’”

Federal politics

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The man who won the Nelson Star’s Get Fit Challenge last year is now ready for a different challenge.

Keith Page is seeking the federal Green Party nomination in the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

He’s one of two candidates for the position, along with Bill Green of Kimberley. The nomination vote will be held December 6.

Page and Green are on a tour that began last night in Nelson. Tonight they’re in Kaslo at the Bluebelle Bistro from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“We’re excited to have a couple nominees step up to the plate,” said Devon Caron of the Kootenay-Columbia Green Party riding association, “and looking forward to generating some excitement by having a nomination vote networked between meetings in all the major centres.”

Meanwhile, incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks will run for re-election.

He has served as the riding’s representative since 2011.

Wilks was the only nominee for the position, said Dave Reeves, president of the Conservative riding association.

The NDP will choose a candidate in

the spring, said riding president John Chisamore.

There’s no word yet from the Liberals.

The riding has been dominated by the Reform/Conservative party since 1993, when Jim Abbott was first elected. He retired in 2011 and was replaced by Wilks.

Wilks won in 2011 with 55.9 per cent of the vote, earning almost 10,000 more than runner-up Mark Shmigelsky of the NDP. The riding’s boundaries have since been expanded to include Nelson, Kaslo, and Salmo, which are traditional NDP strongholds.

Meanwhile, in the new South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, which will include the Slocan Valley, the NDP chose Penticton resident Dick Cannings as its candidate this month over Margaret Maximenko of Christina Lake.

Marshall Neufeld of Penticton will run for the Conservatives while the Liberals will field Connie Denesiuk of Summerland. The Green Party hasn’t yet named a candidate.

The next federal election is October 15, 2015.

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Investing in Community

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Nelson Food Cupboard’s Chew on This Challenge wrapped up last Thursday night with participants sharing their experience during a dinner at the United Church.

Kim Charlesworth from the Food Cupboard said the goal of the challenge was to raise awareness of the realities for people living in poverty.

Twenty-two participants used local food banks and kitchens to feed themselves for seven days with a $10 budget. They were allowed to use pantry items such as spices, cooking oil, tea and coffee but nothing stored in their freezer. They were able to accept one free meal as well.

Charlesworth presented the challenge on October 16 as part of World Food Day. With the upcoming election, local food services are bring homelessness and struggles of the working poor to the forefront. They want policy makers to have practical insight into the day to day realities of living without adequate resources.

Charlesworth said a common sentiment through participants was best articulated

by Jim Reimer when he said “even though they thought we knew what it was like for our clients, although I knew what it was like intellectually, it gave me an emotional connection and am extremely grateful for the services.”

Cherese Guille, financial services officer at the Credit Union joined the challenge after hearing about it while organizing a food drive at work.

“I realized it doesn’t take much to be in the same situation,” said Guille referring to the people she met at Our Daily Bread who rely on the lunch program for sustenance. She visited three of the four food services. She found them different in what they offered but the one thing they had in common was how “welcoming and non-judgemental” they were.

“You don’t want to take more than you should so the first time I took two carrots and two potatoes,” said Guille. “But then I got a little hungry.”

She was impressed with how much is donated to the agencies.

“I had no idea that the Salvation Army

Chew on This participants began their weeklong challenge with a hearty lunch at Our Daily Tamara Hynd photo Bread on October 16. offered cooking classes, blankets, clothing, showers and laundry for free. Twenty five families use the showers everyday. That means without their services there are at least 25 families who would not be able to.

At Our daily Bread there are 100 people per day who rely on their lunches.”

Guille said her $10 budget went fast. She purchased one litre of milk, one sweet potato, three mushrooms, one zucchini, one can of chickpeas, three apples and one pear.

During that week, the credit union staff and members collected 600 pounds for their food drive.

Stuart Horn, Regional District of Central Kootenay, CAO also participated in conjunction with a food drive at the RDCK office. For him the week highlighted the lack of balance of available protein. He said there are great organizations and the volunteers work so hard at meeting the demands but it’s really up to the people who give donations. There are a top 10 list of things needed that centre around protein.

“Pasta and sauces are great but three cans of tuna would probably go further,” he said.

Playing hockey three times per week and working out in the morning he found it

difficult to get enough protein. His main protein for the week from the food bank was a dozen eggs, a small block of tofu, and a can each of salmon and beans. He bought one pound of ground beef on sale for three dollars and didn’t think he would have been able to make it through the weekend without it. He spent $5 on a food card at Our Daily Bread’s soup kitchen but he could only attend one lunch due to his work schedule.

He said he now appreciates his lifestyle which he took for granted.

“It was only one week (for me) but other people in this situation don’t have a finish line. They have to do this week after week.

We can do a lot more like helping someone getting ready for job interviews or other ways.”

The challenge was made possible by the Credit Union and Save-on Foods who reimbursed food costs to the food agencies and the Kootenay Co-op sponsored the wrap-up dinner which was served by the Wildflower School middle school students.

Charlesworth encourages the public to complete the online survey “Do the math” at http://dothemath.thestop.org/ survey.php.

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BC’s technology minister praised a local company during a visit to Nelson last week. Andrew Wilkinson toured D-Pace, which makes components for particle accelerators.

His first question for design manager Thomas Stewart and product development manager David Potkins was: “Why are you here?” Glancing at a poster in the office, he quipped: “If I needed a high energy beam line for boron neutron capture therapy, I’d not think ‘I’d better go to Nelson.’”

The reason was that company founder Morgan Dehnel is originally from the area, and

after completing his education moved back with his family.

Potkins is also from here and worked in the biotech sector before returning to Nelson two years ago. Stewart worked in Vancouver but was looking for something smaller when he responded to an ad. He had never been to Nelson, but has now been with the company 16 years.

D-Pace, which started in Dehnel’s basement, recently moved to the third floor of the Cornerbrick building at Hall and Front streets, having outgrown its Baker Street office.

Although some component assembly is done in Nelson, the machining is done in New

Zealand, where a company purchased a 50 per cent stake in D-Pace, giving them access to capital. D-Pace has clients around the world — Dehnel was meeting with a customer in Belgium when Wilkinson came to town — and a partnership with TRIUMF, a University of BC physics lab.

The boron neutron capture therapy Wilkinson mentioned is an experimental treatment for highly metastasized cancer cells.

“This company is remarkable,” he said. “They could have set it up anywhere in the world and they’re here in Nelson doing cutting-edge physics and engineering work for scientific applications at the most highly-de-

veloped facilities in the world, which is wonderful to see.”

Wilkinson asked about the company’s biggest challenges and was told transportation and logistics are easily at the top.

Getting people and materials in and out of the area can be costly and unreliable, Potkins said, although visitors appreciate being here and often want to come back, especially in winter.

Although it’s a federal issue, he suggested instrument landing capability at the Castlegar airport would be a big help.

Wilkinson, a medical doctor and lawyer before entering politics, also visited Pacific Insight and tech companies in Rossland, Trail, and Castlegar.

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‘WON THE LOTTERY’

MacCharles said he has been “extremely fortunate” in his career, which began in 1981. He was named a deputy chief in 2004 and has held responsibility for emergency management. Currently he’s in charge of operations, overseeing 1,300 firefighters out of 39 stations, and 100 pieces of heavy equipment.

But having toured the Nelson fire hall and met its firefighters, he’s not reluctant to assume the helm of a much smaller department.

“I’ve been impressed with the level of professionalism and pride the Nelson firefighters have,” he said. “Their training would match departments across Canada. They also have the auxiliary side that is the envy of a lot of communities.

“I look forward to getting a little more hands on on some fronts and actually knowing the names of all the staff. At 1,300 you can’t connect with them all.”

MacCharles, one of the few Canadians to hold the designation of executive fire officer from the National Fire Academy in the US, said a career highlight was being seconded

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in 2011 to help battle the wildfire at Slave Lake, Alta. that forced the town’s evacuation.

After the local fire department worked 24 hours straight, MacCharles was asked to take command and spent the next ten days both fighting the fire and managing evacuations, re-entries, and emergency services.

“I got to see firsthand what can happen through an urban interface fire,” he said.

“I will be promoting a FireSmart approach in Nelson, which is what [outgoing chief] Simon [Grypma] and the team have been doing for some time.”

MacCharles, 54 — not 57 as indicated in a city news release last week — stressed he has “no intentions of retiring anytime soon.”

“I like to think I have a lot left to offer,” he said.

He expects a transition period of a couple of weeks with Grypma, who is retiring after a little under seven years as chief and 38 years as a Nelson firefighter.

“I won the lottery when I became a firefighter,” MacCharles said. “I won the lottery again when I became a deputy chief. And I’ve won the lottery yet again to become chief of Nelson. I feel blessed.”

in from residents, business and property owners in general and the development community.”

Cormack said Mierau arrives amidst an “unprecedented” level of development interest in Nelson and a “challenging” time for the department, with many personnel changes.

Over the last few months, planner Daphne Powell resigned, senior planner Dave Wahn retired, his replacement Allen Fillion took a job in West Kelowna, and former Rossland planner Mike Maturo, who was hired on a short-term contract, quit early.

In an email to the Star, Cormack called the chances of finding a couple who could fit the two critical vacancies “one of those one-in-a-million situations.”

He noted that in small communities, the ability to find employment for a spouse is often a key consideration before someone agrees to take a job.

“We have lost potential employees throughout the organization because the other spouse was not confident they could find employment here,” Cormack said.

However, he added in this case, MacCharles and Mierau were considered independently for their positions.

“As with any two working people if one had been able to secure employment in Nelson and the other wasn’t able to, they would have had to decide whether they would accept that position. Fortunately for the City of Nelson we were able to offer both of them employment.”

Cormack said the city wouldn’t have hired the couple unless they were the best candidates for their respective positions.

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Mierau holds a masters of environmental design, an urban design certificate, and a bachelor’s degree in communication.

City manager Kevin Cormack said her experience is valuable and timely in dealing with development projects in Nelson.

“We believe Pam has a very unique set of skills,” he said in a news release, “one that will allow the city to start building buy-

Ski Town Throwdown

Whitewater falls to Mount Washington

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Both Whitewater Ski Resort and Red Mountain competed Monday in this year’s Ski Town Throwdown competition, facing off against Mount Washington on Vancouver Island and Alaska’s Eaglecrest for the honour of being named the top ski spot.

The scoring fluctuated significantly during the day, but ultimately Whitewater lost to Mount Washington, while Red Mountain advanced to the next round.

Voting on Tuesday commenced with Red Mountain versus Mount Washington.

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The City of Nelson is filling a couple of key positions in a two-for-one-deal.

Husband-and-wife Len MacCharles and Pam Mierau were announced last week as the new fire chief and manager of development services, respectively. Both begin their new positions November 17.

While they presently live in Calgary, neither are strangers to Nelson: Mierau is originally from here and her parents and siblings still live in town. They have been visiting two or three times per year, MacCharles said in an interview Monday, and were here recently finding a place to live.

“I’ve actually been interested in the potential to be the Nelson fire chief for quite a few years,” he said. “I’ve become very fond of the place.”

Although they married in Nelson 24 years ago, the couple met in Calgary, where MacCharles has spent his entire firefighting career.

For the past five years, Mierau has been the City of Calgary’s coordinator for centre city planning, managing a staff of 15. Before that she was a planner with the city and an architecture firm.

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Editorial Our View

Letter of the day

Lessons to learn

There are lessons to take away from last Wednesday’s shootings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

The first one — one that played out in front of radio listeners and TV viewers throughout the day — is not to over-react. After Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and made a beeline for the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, those tasked with security there did their duty. They tried to stop him at the main entrance. They followed the man as he headed down the Hall of Honour, near where the NDP and Conservative caucuses were meeting, and continued to exchange gunfire with him. Finally, Sergeant at Arms Kevin Vickers was able to fire at him and bring him down.

The media coverage of the events of the day was ongoing, but it was not filled with over-reactions. Instead, it was done in a moderate tone, with facts relayed as they became available. The only portion which may have been overdone was constant replaying of the grainy video, taken on a cellphone.

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An investigation is underway, and it includes a detailed look at a video the shooter left behind. It is clear that the man felt disconnected from society and that he was at least influenced by messages from ISIS on social media. He also had been a crack cocaine addict. Beyond that, it is unclear what influenced him.

The federal government needs to take the same approach — move slowly and not over-react. There is no need for drastic changes to laws which will impact on freedoms of ordinary people.

The second lesson is that there is clearly a need for better security at the Parliament Buildings. Part of this may be due to a variety of forces being responsible for various aspects of security, but access to Parliament through the front door is too easy. If this had been a co-ordinated attack, there could have been enormous repercussions.

The third lesson is the need for all political parties to co-operate more often, as shown in Thursday’s extraordinary actions in the House of Commons.

We will survive pool closure

My family is a big user of the aquatic centre and we will greatly miss it during the planned closure next year. From the outside, it looks like we are going down the same road the City of Nelson traveled with its water and sewer system, neglected maintenance over time that comes back to bite hard. In this case, forcing a pool closure for eight months.

In 2008 a recreation commission was established, made up of elected city and regional folk, to look carefully at management of recreational facilities. There were no reserve funds in place for maintenance of the rec centre and a lot of identified problems with the building’s infrastructure. Millions of dollars of built-up problems.

What happened in the 10 years before the commission was established? If you are frustrated, point your anger there. The current folk working on this have dug taxpay-

ers out of a deep financial hole, and come up with a good plan to fix and maintain the Nelson and District Recreation Centre into the future.

They have done it with a lot of community support and input, and they’ve won large sums of non-taxpayer funding to do it.

I applaud the hard work of this commission and the current RDCK for their involvement — this is how things should work in

collaborative politics.

The Koots at its best! I ask any new RDCK and City board members elected in November to ensure continued commitment to important shared community assets like the aquatic centre. My family and I will survive a little short-term pain for the long-term gain of the region.

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I walked with a zombie, lots actually Z

ombies, what could be more Halloween-ish than flesh-eating ghouls wandering the streets of Nelson? The inaugural Zombie Walk, hosted by the Nelson Civic Theatre was a bigger success than even organizers had hoped for.

An estimated 300 undead showed up for the fun event that attracted even more onlookers.

The range in zombies was equally impressive. Everything from little kids, to teens, parents to grandparents. There was even a local editor wandering among the ghouls.

It’s true, the second I heard about the Zombie Walk, I knew I had to take part. Zombies and I go way back, all the way to 1968 when my young life changed and turned towards horror movies.

Scary movies are most certainly an acquired taste. Some people can’t stand them, others can’t get enough.

It’s like riding a roller coaster. Some people pay good money to go on a

ride that scares the living daylights out of them. Personally, you’d need a gun to get me on a ride, but horror movies are my roller coasters.

And zombies are my favourite.

Of course they weren’t always flesh-eating monsters. Hollywood zombies used to be traditional.

Africans or Haitians who had lost their souls (usually due to voodoo) and become walking slaves. Eerie, but not really dangerous. Films like White Zombie and I Walked With a Zombie, were hugely popular in the 1930s and ’40s.

But the industry changed in 1968 and as I alluded to before, so did I. I was only four years old when my father took myself and my three older siblings to the drive-in to watch a new film, George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.

My father was sure that I would fall asleep in the back of the station wagon long before the movie started.

However, hyperactive Kevin wasn’t

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I watched every minute of this new zombie flick. No longer passive slaves in a trance, the new monsters were aggressive, they attacked and they ate people.

Gross, especially to a four-yearold who was supposed to be asleep.

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So gross and so shocking was that film (back then anyway, now it’s almost laughable) that little Kevin ended up in the emergency room.

Doctors said I was in shock and to give it a couple of days.

Sure enough a few days later I snapped out of my stupor and went back to being a four-yearold. My dad had a guilt complex for awhile but otherwise life went back to normal. Well, sort of.

My fascination with horror just grew from there. Monster books, toys, special effects, monster models, you name it, I own it.

I also have a monster movie collection on BluRay and DVD. It’s like my secret vice, intelligent professional by day, gore fanatic by night.

While I used to think my love of the macabre was strange, Saturday proved that I am not alone. I had the chance to walk with hundreds of my fellow gore-fanatics and we were out for a good time.

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No devil worshipping, no sacrificing, just a bunch of people with a common interest having fun and being goofy.

Some took it far more seriously than I did. While I had the volunteer make up artists prepare my zombie look, others showed up in more elaborate make up, with severed limbs, bullet holes and gore-covered costumes. There were plenty of ghastly laughs. During the walk, some people got right into character, attacking parked cars and moaning.

And the crowd loved it.

Leave it to Nelson to let people show off their weird side every now and then.

On Friday, the rest of the world, at least the 12 and under crowd, get their chance to dress up and have fun. But these ghouls, or princesses, monsters or superheroes rewarded for their behaviour. Candy. For we zombies, the fun was reward enough. Happy Halloween!

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The Heritage Club represents long service and retired employees of Canada Post. Under the motto, ‘People Helping People’, the duty of the organization and its volunteers is to assist and support community organizations and charities. At their 25th annual convention, they voted to donate $500 to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.R.J. Warren and Maureen Hendry are shown presenting this generous donation to KLH Foundation Administrator Bryna Idler.

Nelson council drops everything and reads Ahead of the Drop and Everything and Read event on Monday, everyone in Nelson city council chambers spent five minutes reading last week, including city manager Kevin Cormack (left) and chief financial officer Colin Greg Nesteroff photo McClure (right). The event raises awareness of both the library and literacy support.

RDCK backs alternative recycling program

Keeping options open

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it supports having a choice in paper and packaging recycling after hearing a pitch from a potential competitor to industry stewardship group Multi-Material BC. Neil Hastie, development director for StewardChoice Enterprises, spoke to the board this month by phone. The company, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Reclay StewardEdge, has managed recycling programs in Ontario, Manitoba, and Germany.

“We are at a crossroads in BC when it comes to recycling packaging and printed paper,” Hastie said. “There will either be the continuation of a monopoly or choices for local governments and other important stakeholders.”

The company is seeking approval from the Ministry of Environment to offer its own program and promises to fill gaps left by Multi-Material BC by signing up hold-out producers.

Multi-Material BC, which launched its program in May to meet a provincial mandate that firms pay the cost of recycling their own packaging, hasn’t yet been able to offer service to rural areas of the regional district. However, it is paying for curbside pick-up in Nelson, Castlegar, Kaslo, and Nakusp.

The regional district board initially refused to sign a contract with Multi-Material BC, saying it wouldn’t cover all the costs, but later changed its mind, worried that not signing up could result in a drastically reduced depot system.

However, it was told it would have to wait until 2015.

The regional district opted to keep the status quo and continue offering recycling services at a cost of over $900,000 that it otherwise would have saved.

Hastie said StewardChoice’s approach is “to work closely with communities and recycling providers to allow service to continue the way it currently operates.

What service residents are receiving should be continued without disruption.”

Asked how the company could afford to do that, Hastie replied that it would be more efficient and have lower overhead than Multi-Material BC. The company received plaudits from several directors, including chair John Kettle who called Multi-Material BC “a disaster for the most part for rural areas.”

“Right now we have no other options,” he said. “Competition gives us opportunities. We may end up with a program that works and still lets us cut taxation.”

Rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack called Multi-Material BC “dictatorial” and their fencing and staffing requirements on rural depots “absolute bullshit.”

“They say they want to take us on, but it’s still on their terms. We would have to reduce recycling depots and I don’t want to do that.

StewardChoice says if we want to keep running the program, that’s fine.”

Other directors were skeptical, including rural Nelson rep Ron Mickel, who said “It sounded too good to be true. They still need producers signing up so I’m a little

leery.”

Although some producers have signed letters of intent to join StewardChoice’s program, the company expects approval of its plan to take up to a year.

Hastie said it would require political pressure on Environment Minister Mary Polak to speed things up. The board agreed to urge her to allow competition in the field.

Meanwhile, the regional district continues to talk to Multi-Material BC about getting away from strict site requirements.

Environmental services manager Uli Wolf said while they have also spoken to StewardChoice, he expects it could be anywhere from four months to a year and a half before the company can make commitments.

“We need to be realistic in our expectations from StewardChoice,” he said. “It will be very difficult to get into that market and offer a ‘we cover everything’ service.”

Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust also asked why industry doesn’t just reimburse the regional district for the service it’s already providing.

“Let us do what we do and offset the taxes,” she said. “It’s simplistic, however it’s probably the best model for us.”

Last month the board met with a Ministry of Environment manager and sent the message that it wants to be at the top of the waiting list for Multi Material BC services.

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Q & A with Nelson’s Mayoral Candidates

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The Nelson Star contacted the three mayoral and 10 council candidates and asked them to answer four questions regarding the upcoming municipal election on November 15. We asked the candidates to limit their responses to 300 words.

CHALLENGER: Deb Kozak 1. I’m a positive, progressive leader who will continue to move Nelson towards a healthy, sustainable future. In my nine years on council, I’ve seen how the passion of residents and community groups lead to great things, from the re-opening of the Civic Theatre to the building of a skatepark in Rosemont.

But I’ve also seen ideas never make it to the table for a full discussion, like the proposal put forward by Nelson business owners to lift the dog bylaw for a trial period or whether or not to allow backyard chickens.

If we can’t talk about seemingly smaller issues, we will not overcome the bigger challenges, like development proposals, that are facing our community. As your mayor, I would welcome the tough conversations that lead us to a deeper exploration of who we could be.

2. As a member of the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership I’ve taken an active role in removing roadblocks that stall business growth. We’ve streamlined processes and bylaws for business and created great tools like the Invest Kootenay website. Other ways I’d support business growth: q Work with commercial property owners to revitalize our downtown core. q Advocate for improved airport service into Castlegar. q Work with the Intelligent Communities Forum to extend the broadband network to home businesses q Embrace cultural-led economic development, like festivals and sports tournaments, that bring spin-off benefits to local business 3. Nelson is a vibrant, diverse community with an intelligent, involved citizenry. I welcome development that engages and energizes residents and represents the values of our community.

Development proposals challenge us to consider our shared future and how we will continue to be a sustainable and desirable place to live.

4. Ensuring Nelson is an affordable place to live, grow and work. Affordable rental units, innovative secondary suite policies, improved public transit and accessible local services will help both the people and businesses of Nelson. Increased affordability helps everyone, not just those who need it. If we listen to our business owners, our non-profit leaders, our families, we can make it happen.

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The four questions are: 1. Why are you running?

2. How can the city help local businesses grow?

3. What are your feeling about development?

4. What do you feel is the biggest issue of this election?

INCUMBENT: John Dooley 1. When I was first elected as your mayor, I made a pledge to the people of Nelson to lead the City based on the needs, dreams and aspirations of our citizens. Since then, Nelson has taken its rightful place on the provincial, national and world stage. We have created an environment in which people want to live, work and invest.

I continue to be passionate about Nelson and want to continue to serve our citizens by capitalizing on the hard work of council, volunteers, and others.

2. When I first became mayor, I committed to being an advocate for business and I have lived up to that commitment.

Moving forward, I will strengthen our business sector by: q Continuing to support our Chamber of Commerce, Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, and Destination Marketing. q Expanding our broadband. q Working regionally. q Shopping local.

I want entrepreneurs to know that city hall is approachable, supportive and that Nelson is “open for business.”

CHALLENGER: Pat Severyn

1. I was asked to run by a number of concerned citizens.

I have talked about it for years and this is the right time. The current way the city is being run causes a lot of concerns to a great number of people. For example the Hall Street project is going to be of huge expense to the city and the general feeling is it was pushed through and rushed after close minded consultation. I am the only candidate to date that is going to re-open discussion on that project. The transparency is not there and I, along with council, want to rebuild the trust and transparency in council.

2. The most proactive way to help business grow is to get as many citizens involved in our community at all levels.

When we all participate in planning and solving problems, we become more engaged and tend to invest in our city.

This in turn has a positive outcome and creates a close knit community that wants to invest financially in what we have by spending locally. Business becomes more successful and new business wants to be part of that.

3. I am a proponent of solid planning. Our official community plan and sustainability plan were created through extensive consultation, are revisited regularly and will help guide us in the years ahead.

3. Development in this city has to be clean, sustainable and most of all thoughtful. We can’t be too bureaucratic and bog down the process so development doesn’t take place. The city council as a group can look at incentives to stimulate growth in Nelson but has to keep in mind our heritage and current development practices.

4. This election is about choosing a mayor and group of councillors who will do the best job of leading Nelson over the next four years.

Who is best suited to chair our council, and the police board? Who is best qualified to represent us regionally, provincially and nationally, and on the West Kootenay Boundary hospital board? Who has proven that they have the capacity to enable community groups to realize their dreams?

It is about deciding who has the competence, trust and experience to lead our community down the positive, exciting path that we have created together.

4. The current issues in Nelson are as diverse as the city itself. They range from affordable housing to the Hall Street project and on to safe food. All issues have to be heard and dealt with by a council that works together. Everyone in Nelson should have a voice and not be frustrated because of not being heard. Councillors need to be informed by both citizens and city administration and need to be informed with real facts so decisions can be made and conclusions reached with all the facts. We on council have to remember that it will be the people of Nelson that give us our mandate and we represent the taxpayers of the city.

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Q&A with Nelson’s council candidates Bob Adams

1. I am running for city council so that I can give back to the community.

The majority of my working career, 27 years, was with the City of Nelson as the director of works. Now that I’ve retired I feel that serving on council is a way to help the city continue to grow, prosper and move forward.

2. We can all help local businesses prosper and grow by shopping local.

This includes the City of Nelson, which has a policy regarding this.

It is one of my issues. The city could help new business owners by allowing them a one-year free license to get them up and running.

Adams 3. My feeling about development is that without it the city will not continue to be this wonderful place to live, work and raise your family.

Without development the city will start to coast and the only way to coast is downhill, which I do not want to happen to Nelson.

Development that we encourage in Nelson should be green and environmentally friendly.

4. I feel that the biggest issue in this election is how we can keep future tax increases to a minimum while still providing our citizens what they require. All city departments will need to think the way they provide their services and investigate more efficient and less costly ways to complete their job duties.

Robin Cherbo 1. I am running again because there are city council issues still outstanding, of which, I am interested in and/or concerned with. These are, in no particulate order, Path to 2040 sustainability, reducing city carbon footprint with city facilities and residential buildings, pedal bicycles routes through the city, and all the proposed developments. Also, the 2015 city budget and fire and rescue and city police negotiations, city sidewalks and road upgrades and the Downtown-Waterfront Master Plan implemen-tation of city street revisions in the downtown core.

2. The city already is helping businesses by having a Nelson Hydro contractor install broadband, along with electrical upgrades, in the downtown core. As well, we have the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, along with Invest Kootenay

and Community Futures. All these organizations are doing a great job to promote and bring investment into Nelson and area.

3. There has been over four proposed development in the city limits.

Most of them are challenging on issues such as road access and parking.

Being in favor of ‘Nelson Commons’ in the downtown core, along with the Civic Theater success, future parking availability could be a concern.

As well, the proposed traffic pattern changes with the Downtown Cherbo Wa t e r f r o n t Master plan could also be an issue that needs further discussons. The rest of the proposed developments are challenging to acquire public approval, along with access, traffic flow and pedestrian safety concerns.

4. The issue in this election is a combination of wishes to have a fiscally dedicated, responsible, and transparent city council, to continue to strive towards affordable housing, green economic development and universal access to quality public health care services. As well as, continue to have a fiscally responsible, dedicated city police and fire and rescue service departments, to ensure a safe, friendly community to work recreate and raise families into the future.

Michael Dailly 1. I am running for council because I care about Nelson and the people who live here. I have experience, skills, and a willingness to serve. I believe I can contribute to Nelson becoming an even more sustainable and vibrant community.

2. Growing our local economy is about connecting, listening and working with the many small and medium size businesses that are currently operating in the Nelson area. Elected representatives must ensure that regulations, bureaucracy, tax rates and fees are supporting and Dailly e n c ou r a g i ng economic development not impeding its progress. Monitoring timely maintenance of public areas, ensuring there is sufficient convenient and affordable parking, regulating traffic flow, encouraging walking and public transportation

are just some of the many things that the city can do to help local businesses grow. Bylaws need to be designed and enforced in such a way that they welcome people to visit and do business in our City. To find out what more can be done to help local businesses grow, Council needs to build good relationships and work closely with our business associations.

3. Development needs to be designed in such a way that it preserves and adds to what is great about Nelson. Access, right of ways and pathways along our waterfront must be public and generous. Residential development needs to meet the housing requirements of people at all income levels not just the wealthy. Development must also follow the guidelines of Nelson’s Official Community Plan and our Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy.

4. The biggest issue of this election is whether Nelson’s electorate opt for the status quo or vote for a change on city council. This decision will determine council’s approach and priorities regarding many issues including affordable housing, development projects, by-laws, variances and budget allocations.

Charles Jeanes 1. To say what no one else will.

Food, housing, clean air and water, are human rights. The future demands different ideas about normal politics and economics, e.g., see Naomi Klein’s current book on capitalism and climate; study Charles Eisenstein’s ideas.

2.

Stop growth. Re-localize the economy. The old paradigm of Jeanes endless-growth capitalism is dying, killing the planet as it dies.

I would help only business that shatters past norms, and serves the goal of local production and consumption and wealth re-distribution.

More green energy sources and food production (e.g. vertical agriculture) become priorities.

3. (See No. 2) Development ­­—­as we’ve known it —­must end. Discourage in-migration. Stop adding population to Nelson. Plant more trees. Close Baker Street to vehicles.

Stop paving most streets, use these savings for micro-loans to localized green businesses.

4. As above, plus, disparity of wealth is a looming issue. What can the city do? Tax the richest to feed

and house the poorest; but city governments lack authority to raise taxes on wealth or raise corporate tax rates of BC or Canada. The social problems of capitalism cannot be solved by Nelsonites alone, but the City of Nelson can re-educate citizens to change the conscience of the richest 20 per cent to feel more social responsibility. Nelson has unique cultural foundations for “the growth of consciousness.”

Nelsonites pride themselves on progress toward spiritual self-improvement. (Think of people who’ve travelled to Buddhist lands, shamanic ceremonies, etc. to have life-transforming experiences; they follow all manner of traditions from all times and cultures of the planet. We are so lucky they are living here.) With their material riches, our spiritual seekers can help those whose bodies suffer lack of wealth — and advance their own enlightenment. The rich will re-distribute wealth voluntarily.

Janice Morrison 1. I am running for a seat on city council because Nelson is my home; I want this city to grow in a healthy, positive and sustainable manner.

We live in a beautiful city with a rich heritage and the international reputation as a great place to live.

We have a Morrison responsibility to protect and enhance these assets for future generations.

2. The city can help local business grow by ensuring appropriate infrastructure is in place, including continued expansion of the fiber optic network. Implementation of the Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown master plan will revitalize our busy Baker Street and create stronger linkages to our beautiful waterfront.

Administratively, licensing, permitting and development applications need to be streamlined. Continued collaboration with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, Invest Nelson, Kootenay Lake Tourism and the RDCK will all play a role in helping us grow.

The green economy is the future economy. Current business and new business will be able to capitalize on green initiatives. Nelson has many old homes and commercial buildings that need efficiency retrofits.

New building should incorporate

green technologies wherever possible. When the economy grows so does the population. We need to ensure there is adequate housing- single family homes, condos and rentals.

3. The development of a robust value-added economy that provides living wage employment opportunities will not occur without development. The city, through its bylaws, zoning and policies can ensure the development that does occur “fits” Nelson’s landscape and community diversity.

4. I believe the biggest issue of this election is expansion of the tax base to improve employment opportunities.

John Paolozzi 1. Because I love Nelson and I think I have the vision and experience to help our community meet the challenges we face in the future 2. The simple answer is: by helping make sure there is more money circulating in the local economy.

Here’s how we can do that: • Launch a re-invigorated buy-local campaign that not only informs the public of the benefits, but challenges local businesses to address what causes people to spend their money elsewhere.

• Increase the number of visitors to Nelson by improving and promoting our amenities.

• Turn Nelson into a hub for tech and green businesses by establishing a startup incuPaolozzi bator. (I have worked on startups, so I have some insight into this culture.)

• Grow the number of people who live in Nelson but work remotely. (I am one of these people, so I understand the benefits/challenges.)

• Recognize the crucial role that art and culture play in our economic wellbeing.

3. Between 2006 and 2011, Nelson grew in size by 10.5 per cent, nearly double the national average growth rate. So like it or not, Nelson is growing. We need to ensure that growth is sustainable and in keeping with Nelson’s unique culture. In cases where the city has an opportunity to re-zone or provide variances, we must ensure we adhere to the goals outlined in our “Path to 2040” document.

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4. Nelson’s median income is low for the province, yet we have incredibly high housing costs. We need to look at ways to boost our stock of market and affordable housing, as well as boost our local economy.

Jason Peil 1. I decided to run because many friends suggested it and that I love Nelson. I have lived in the area all my life and I’ve been involved in various public projects.

2. I have several ideas about getting growth to happen in Nelson. Mainly the downtown core needs fresh investment and a new common plan. The city can facilitate a change and re i nv i gor ate Baker and surPeil roundings. I’m not sure spending more on studies is a good thing.

We already have a huge amount spent on traffic studies etc. What we really need is a public process to generate ideas and decide to work on a few.

3. Development is not at odds with our values but we must hold developers and our planners to the Official Community Plan to make sure we also make more headway on our social goals too. Redeveloping our downtown core is a key part of revving the economic engine of Nelson.

4. The biggest challenge we face is the rising cost of dealing with homeless and mental health related problems occurring in our town.

Serious action is required to ensure we don’t have to continue to keep adding to the police budgets. This issue directly impacts the business and the residents of Nelson.

Justin Pelant 1. I am running for Nelson City Council because I believe in giving back to the community. I have served on the Chamber of Commerce Board for six years, as well as Nelson’s Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership board, thus I’ve seen Nelson from both a business and development

perspective. I believe this experience would be an asset on council.

2. The best way for the city to support business is to manage the city well. But Nelson also needs growth. We have a youth drain. I grew up in the 1980s when Nelson lost five major employers.

When I graduated, there Pelant were no jobs and half the city was for sale. Like most of my classmates, I left to find work. Nelson has since rebounded through small industry and business. But we don’t yet have the well-paid jobs to keep youth here.

Our youth are our future builders and tax payers who will balance our aging demographic.

Broadband is an important component in Nelson’s growth.

Broadband will allow our established businesses better access to marketing and selling online. It also will boost the capabilities of our growing tech industry and will create opportunities for developing new businesses. And it will allow quiet, clean business and industry to move into Nelson.

3. Nelson has no major industries; it is built around small diverse commercial enterprises.

Currently there are over 1,300 active businesses in Nelson.

In a city of 10,000, this means a business for every 7.7 persons.

This must be considered in any discussion about development.

4. The major topic of this election should be the business of running the city: using taxpayer money wisely to insure the city functions well, long range planning for future maintenance and replacements, and planning thoughtfully what we want our city to look like in the future and making this happen.

Anna Purcell 1. I’m running because I have time and energy to devote to something important. This year I made it my project to learn about council and how the city works.

I’m civic-minded, love Nelson, and want it to continue to be a wonderful place that thrives. If elected to Council, I will listen to you and

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will work hard for four years.

2. The city can help local business by partnering with organizations designed to grow the economy ­the Chamber, The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, Community Futures and others — and we must promote every sector that generates jobs and revenue, and that brings visitors and new residents to town, including home-based and storefront businesses, arts, recreation, tourism, health and education.

3. Buildings, roads and parks last for a long time. Lakeside Park was created about 100 years ago, and we need to look that far into the future when we develop the rest of the waterfront, for example.

The decisions we make today won’t easily be undone. Until Purcell about 10 years ago, city planning focused mostly on land use, while today it also considers social, cultural and environmental values. We already have excellent plans (like the Path to 2040) that outline what Nelson needs to preserve and build on.

If a new development follows or adjusts to the values outlined in our plans, I’ll support it.

4. Issues come and go — right now things like making Nelson affordable, generating jobs for young people, and homelessness are important challenges to address b ­ ut the biggest issue for the election is the same one it always is: electing a hardworking council that will respond to citizens, seek out the best ideas, and not be afraid to show leadership.

Jeff Shecter 1. I am running for city council because over at least the past few election cycles there has been meagre representation from someone who is an active business owner and a long-time resident of the city.

I also think it is time that we take our city back from the invasive weed onslaught that dominates our alleys and public spaces.

2. We need a council that is progrowth and welcoming to every entrepreneur, whether they be new or existing. This can-do spirit has to become

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A big impediment for local business to grow is the lack of modern buildings to expand business. How many businesses in Nelson have a loading dock for example. Not too many. As Shecter the largest landlord, the city has ample opportunity to either dispose of real estate assets that don’t align with its core function of providing municipal services or partner with the private sector to convert assets into a business park type application.

Growing a business is the job of individual entrepreneurs. If the city shows leadership in performance excellence in maintaining roads and sewers, street lights, hydro and other services it provides, as well as a superior balance sheet, the private sector will respond in kind to this superior investment climate.

3. The last five annual reports published by the city show a tiny population increase. even. This is somewhat laughable. From these stats, we have had defacto no development to speak of. So it would be an understatement for me to say that I think more development is needed.

4. We need to change the climate in the city from one of ambivalence to growth to one that seeks the challenge and opportunities that growth can facilitate. We have a great resource of knowledgable workers as residents, neighbors and taxpayers. I think most people have no qualms on getting their hands dirty if they can buy into a vision of making Nelson an even more dynamic small city than it already is.

Brian Shields 1. Greetings fellow residents. I am Brian Shields and would like to represent you at the council table using my diverse set of skills. I am a collaborator and mentor by nature with a great sense of humour and Shields believe that my experience and my natural traits will be assets when representing residents at the council table. I understand the importance of a strong and decisive council made up of councillors who are willing to make decisions that respect the views of residents. I am no stranger to representing others. My experience as a union official, manager and small business owner have contributed to my interest in and my ability to appreciate information from many points of view.

2. The City of Nelson can help local businesses grow by identifying and implementing “business friendly” initiatives such as: establishing a one-window approval process with clear timelines and evening the playing field for all businesses by applying city policies/practises equitably.

3. In order to provide an answer

to the question “what are you feelings about development” it is necessary to understand if it is referring to community development as a process, economic development which is only one aspect of community development or only new buildings as development.

The word development alone brings out fear of change for many residents and could be considered a loaded word in Nelson. Development can occur without growth and growth can occur without development. I am not in favour of building multiple condominiums and townhouses and calling it development. I am in favour of community development where all aspects of life in our community are considered.

4. The number one issue raised with me during this election campaign so far is the Hall Street Project and the enormous amount of tax dollars allocated to it.

Valerie Warmington 1. I am running because I have relevant experience, proven skills and great interest in serving Nelson in this way. Although the encouragement of friends and colleagues initially started me thinking about running, it is my capacity to prioritize amongst competing needs, my ability to find creative solutions to tighten budgets, my willingness to take on complex, challenging projects as well as my understanding of this community Warmington and the global context in which it operates that led me to accept the nomination.

2. Growing local business requires cultivating an economically-healthy environment enabling residents to purchase the goods and services on offer. We can encourage this by working to bring new sustainable livelihoods to our community. Growth in the recreation sector, in arts, culture and heritage and in green energy innovation are in keeping with Nelson’s values and build on the city’s reputation as a great place to visit and live.

Support for and investment in these sectors offers renewed possibility to strengthen our existing base of creatively unique shops and services.

3. Development and growth are necessary but not all development is good for us. Nelson needs development that brings well-paying and skilled employment opportunities that are not based on the harmful overconsumption of distantly-produced goods or other environmentally or socially destructive practices.

4. I am hearing a good deal of community concern over growing poverty and its effect on access to housing and a sufficient and reliable supply of food.

High costs and inadequate incomes are conspiring to adversely impact an increasing number of people. Seniors are the fastest growing demographic of food bank users currently, and young families, barely able to afford rent, are increasingly unable to invest in community through home purchases. Council must work with the community to turn these trends around.

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special event The Civic will host the book launch for Ryan Oakley’s book version of his popular Facebook page Humans of Nelson on November 15. The 232-page book features photos, interviews and quotes. The free event runs from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. Those who pre-ordered the book are encouraged to pick up their copy at the event. Everyone is welcome.

Theatre The Capitol Kid Series continues with The Mask Messenger by Faustwork Mask Theatre on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.

This family-friendly show is $12.50 when you purchase tickets for individual performances in the Kids Series, or you can buy a ticket package that includes four or more Kid Series events and get your tickets for $10 each. For details see capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Anniversary Christmas Panto, Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime, on December 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, or $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

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Movies Tonight the Civic Theatre will present Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time. With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the largest concert ever stage in a stadium behind the Iron Curtain. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On Nov. 3, Nelsonvotes.ca presents the 1999 comedy Election, starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. The evening will also include a performance by Lucas Myers. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more3 information visit civictheatre.ca.

The Civic presents Occupied Cascadia, a documentary exploring how we relate to our environment, on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Producer Bryan Corcoran will be there in person at the Nelson screening. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Jumbo Wild campaign and the Sinixt Nation.

In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time. Tonight the Civic Theatre, there will be a screening of Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest tonight at 7 p.m.

A pre-recorded live performance of The Tempest will play at the Civic on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On November 12, the Civic will have two screening of Days of My Youth at 7 and 9 p.m. The film lays out the joys and struggles of shredding in the big mountain arena, and it showcases the childlike discovery that skiing can offer. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

MUSIC Ellison’s Cafe presents Mr. Aardvark unplugged with an acoustic slide guitar. Aardvark, who is also a story teller, will walk you through a sessions of covers and originals at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 1. Gyspsy-jazz musician Red Haven is next up at 2 p.m. For more information visit Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions on Facebook.

Edmonton hard rock band The Smalls play Spiritbar on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets for Monday are $30 in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”). Tuesday night tickets are sold out.

Award-winning celtic performer Lizzy Hoyt will perform at Shambhala Hall on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Her recently released fourth album, New Lady on the Prairie, demonstrates a mature and refined transatlantic sound. For more information visit facebook.com/selkirkpromusica.

Two time Juno award-winning hip hop artist Buck 65 returns to Spiritbar on Monday, November 10 in support of his newest album

Award-winning celtic performer Lizzy Hoyt will perform at Shambhala Hall on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Neverlove. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”). Receive a free download of Neverlove when you purchase a pair of tickets to this show.

Alissa Arnason returns to Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions on Saturday, November 29 at 1:00 p.m. Her music is instantly familiar and comforting. At 2:00 The Kitchen Players, made up of four Nelsonites brought together by their love of acoustic music, will plan a set featuring ukelele, mandolin, harmonica ARGENTINE TANGO ARGEN T andARGENTINE banjo.

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San Francisco psychedelic rock band The New Riders of the Purple Sage play Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. Doors open at 8 p.m. New Riders will play two sets. Tickets are $39.50 at the Capitol Theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, and by phone at 250-352 6363. Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus (460 Ward Street).

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Oct 30th - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Oct 31st - Vinyl Richie Hallowe’en Spooktacular w/ Cass Rhapsody Nov 4th - The Smalls - Reunion Tour - Sold out!

Nov 8th - Pumpkin Nov 10th - Buck 65 w/ guests Nov 15th - Aphrodite - Presented by Bassbizniz Nov 17th -Tokyo Police Club, Said The Whale & The Pack A.D. Nov 20th - Elephant Man w/ Mama Sa & Selectah Meszenjah Nov 21st - The Crooked Brothers w/ James Lamb Nov 22nd - JPOD - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 5th - Smalltown DJs w/ guests Dec 6th - Opiuo - w/ guests - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 11th - Selkirk College Student Night Dec 12th - Stickybuds w/ guests Dec 13th - Clinton Swanson’s Happy Holidays Dance Party Dec 19th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Dec 27th - 25 or 6 to 4 (Tribute to Chicago) Dec 31st - Soup, Wallis, and Rhapsody Happy New Year!

Jan 3rd - Pink Mammoth

Mike’s Place Trivia NighT e v e ry W e d N e s day @ 8 P M Food delivery: Sunday to thurSday 9am- 11pm Friday and Saturday 9am - midnight

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Pizza now available 11am till Late!

Community Events The first Pass Creek Co-op playgroup starts today at the Pass Creek Community Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring a mug for coffee, water bottle and a snack. For all ages with caregivers. For more information contact Sonya at 250-3652211. Hosted by the Pass Creek Neighbourhood Association.

It’s Halloween for teens at the Nelson Public Library. Special Wild and Wacky Wednesday today from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Ages 12 and up welcome. Costumes, snacks, games, prizes. Make a goth sock puppet! FMI: jharris@nelson.ca or call 250-5055683.

Spooktacular Halloween at the Nelson Public Library for 6 to 8 year olds on Thursday, October 30 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Goblins, ghosts and ghouls are invited to join the Library for games, snacks, stories and a craft.

Come in your costume—if you dare! Register online at nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.

For more information contact Nancy at 250-352-8283.

Blewett School’s 2014 Spooktacular Halloween event on Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. includes a haunted maze, chili, hot dogs, beverages and fireworks. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The haunted maze is $2 and fireworks start at 8 p.m. sharp. Entrance is free.

Candi-dating at the Nelson Public Library on October 30, 6:45 to 9 p.m. West Kootenay EcoSociety and nelsonvotes. ca will offer citizens a opportunity to spend three minutes one-on-one with candidates asking questions, raising issues, and connecting personally. A spin-off of speed dating, Speed Candi-dating has proven to be a successful format for connecting citizens and candidates running for political office. All candidates for mayor and council and for school board trustee have been invited.

Haunt for Hunger on Friday, October 31 at 512 Observatory Street. Explore a haunted yard and walk-through haunted house maze from 7 p.m. until

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com around 9:30. All ages welcome.

Free but accepting monetary donations to the food bank.

Younger children may get frightened in the haunted house, but can trick-or-treat without going inside.

The Cafe Langham Inspired Ideas speaker series on Saturday, November 1, features Maggie Tchir talking about the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico and other death practices around the world. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Langham in Kaslo. Donation at the door.

Youth are free.

Inn at the Cathedral will hold a coffee party on Saturday, November 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for $5 or choose high tea from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for $6. Heavenly Bake Table sales and door prizes. Hosted by St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at Ward and Silica Street.

Whitewater Ski Team Annual Ski Swap on Sunday, November 2 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. at the Hume School. Drop off gear from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Awesome gear at great prices!

Join Our Valley, Our River, Ourselves: an evening with the Slocan River Streamkeepers on November 3 at Crescent Valley Hall and on November 10 at Winlaw Hall, both at 7 p.m.

Find out about their wide range of activities from studying otters to counting fish to responding to last year’s fuel spill. A fascinating slideshow accompanied by stories and explanations about everything to do with the river.

Balfour Church Guild’s harvest coffee party, which is an art show and sale, will be held onSaturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon with the art show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Balfour Hall on Busk Road.

Admission is $3.

The autumn Locavores’ Feast Vallican at the Whole Community Centre for on Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Also known as the 100 Mile Potluck, this Slocan Valley tradition will wrap up with lively music from the

Mental Health Club, a Valley five-piece dance band. A licensed, all-ages event. Admission is by donation and a potluck item. For more information go to www.VallicanWhole.com.

Weekly meetings Community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday.

Afternoon practice for girls and women will be held at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome.

A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can.

Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@ gmail.com.

The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 drop-in).

Top Spin Thursday is back!

Savoy Lanes is hosting a weekly ping pong night every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop-in fee is $5. All levels are welcome.

Paddles and balls are provided.

For more information, email topspinthursday@gmail.com.

Community Threads holds a fibre craft themed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. Hosted by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre.

Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve.com.

MONTHLY MEETINGS All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street.

Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. Forinformation, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 101

Baker Street, Nelson. All welcome.

Workshops Ellison’s Market free Saturday community workshops are from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. On November 1 is Fermentation with master herbalist Coleen Emery. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-3523181.

Announcements Members and guests are invited to the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 remberance dinner and Honors and Awards ceremony on Saturday, November 8.

Comradeship starts at 5 p.m., honours and awards at 5:30, dinner at 6:30. Dinner tickets are $15. 402 Victoria Street, Nelson.

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute welcomes families and individuals on Saturday afternoons to explore art making in a supported environment.

Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. now until December​13. Drop in free or by donation​. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 191 Baker Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-2264.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services: income tax service, low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms.

Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-3526008 for information on the many programs.

Is your child between four and six years old or starting Kindergarten? Book an appointment for immunizations at the Nelson Health Unit 250-5057200.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY

NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING (REFERENDUM) LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND SERVICE – AREAS A, D AND E PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors within Electoral Areas A, D and E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay that “Other Voting” is necessary to determine if the electors are in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board adopting Bylaw No 2420, being the “Regional District of Central Kootenay Local Conservation Fund Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2420, 2014.” The vote will be conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act. The question to be asked to obtain the assent of the electors shall be:

The Crescent Valley Beach is one of several Regional District of Central Kootenay parks that a contractor will develop a management plan for.

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RDCK hosting meetings

Public input on park plan

The public is invited to participate in park management planning underway for Balfour Beach, Crescent Valley Beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek.

“We need to get public input to develop detailed plans for each of the four parks because each has unique design or land use considerations that we want to review with residents before we move ahead,” said Sangita Sudan, development services manager for the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Juliet Anderton Consulting and Ecoscape Environmental have been hired to prepare management plans for the four parks, including a design development plan for Crescent Valley Beach to address parking and access issues. Consultants will solicit public input at open houses and an online survey throughout the fall.

A review of properties and land status began in September 2014 and consultants will identify all ecological, recreation and cultural values for each of the parks before developing new park vision statements.

For Crescent Valley Beach, draft design development and costing for parking and other amenities will be presented at the open house. Draft park management plans are scheduled for public review in the New Year with final management plans slated for board approval by summer 2015.

Upcoming Park Management Planning Open Houses: Waterloo Eddy Open House Wednesday, November 5 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar Purcell Room Pass Creek Open House Wednesday, November 5 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar Purcell Room Balfour Beach Open House Thursday, November 6 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Balfour Community Hall 534 Charles Street, Balfour Crescent Valley Open House Thursday, November 6, 2014 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Crescent Valley Hall 1385 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley

For more information about how to participate in RDCK park management planning or to provide your input, please visit www.rdck.ca or rdcentralkootenay on Facebook.

“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2420 to provide for the following: establish the ‘Regional District of Central Kootenay Local Conservation Fund Service’ within Electoral Areas A, D and E; and annually requisition up to a maximum of $106,500 or $0.062 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value of land and improvements, whichever is greater, to be collected by an annual parcel tax?”

GENERAL VOTING DAY The General Voting Day will be on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Local Time for qualified electors within Electoral Areas A, D and E at the following locations: VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA A: Riondel Community Centre, 1511 Eastman Ave., Riondel Crawford Bay Community Hall, 16232 Wadds Rd, Boswell Community Hall, 12374 Boswell Rd, Boswell Wynndel Community Hall, 5127 Wynndel Rd VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA D: Argenta Community Hall, Argenta Road Lardeau Valley Community Hall, Hwy 31, Meadow Creek Kaslo Legion Hall, 403 5th St, Kaslo Ainsworth Community Hall, Hwy 31, Ainsworth VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA E: Balfour Senior Hall, 8435 Busk St, Balfour Procter Community Hall, 246 3rd St, Procter Blewett Elementary School, 2665 Blewett Rd, Blewett RDCK Office, 202 Lakeside Dr., Nelson ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY The Advance Voting Opportunity shall be on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Local Time at: VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA A: Riondel Community Centre, 1511 Eastman Ave., Riondel Crawford Bay Community Hall, 16232 Wadds Rd Creston Community Complex, 312—19th Avenue N, Creston VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA D: Lardeau Valley Community Hall, Hwy 31, Meadow Creek Kaslo Legion Hall, 403 5th St, Kaslo VOTING STATION—ELECTORAL AREA E: Balfour Senior Hall, 8435 Busk St, Balfour RDCK Office, 202 Lakeside Dr., Nelson ELIGIBLE ELECTORS The Local Government Act sets out the qualifications for electors entitled to vote at Local Government Voting and if you qualify, and you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

and residency.

Qualifications for non-resident elector: Must meet all of the following requirements: (a) (b) (c) and (e) above plus (d) you must have been the registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; (d)(i) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corpo ration or another trust; (f) you must not be entitled to register as a resident elector for that area; (g) if there are more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

Non-Resident electors not on the Voters List and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce the following: • 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • Evidence of ownership in the real property (any of the following): • state of title certificate; • registered agreement for sale; • property tax notice (last); or • property assessment notice (last).

Written consent of a majority of the other property owners (if any) that they are entitled to register for the jointly-owned property.

(Consent form may be downloaded from RDCK website at http:// www.rdck.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Non-resident%20 Elector%20consent%20form.pdf Pursuant to the Local Government Act, no corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.

VOTING BY MAIL: Mail ballots are available to qualified elector in the following instances: (a)persons who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at an other voting opportunity; and (b) persons who expect to be absent from the Regional District of Central Kootenay on General Voting Day and Advance Voting Day. Qualified electors wishing to vote by mail ballot must apply to the RDCK before 4:00 p.m., November 13, 2014.

SYNOPSIS OF BYLAW NO. 2420 As required by the Local Government Act, the following is a synopsis of the Bylaw to be submitted for the assent of the electors: to establish a service for the purpose of establishing a Local Conservation Fund in Electoral Areas A, D and E by collecting up to $15 per parcel of land annually; This synopsis is not intended to be and is not deemed to be an interpretation of the Bylaw.

TAKE NOTICE that the abovementioned Bylaw may be inspected at the following location:

Qualifications for a Resident Elector: Must meet all of the following requirements:

Regional District of Central Kootenay Office 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC

(a) on General Voting Day you must be eighteen years of age or older; (b) you must be a Canadian citizen; (c) you must have resided in British Columbia in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; (d) you must have resided within the area in which the vote is taking place in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; (e) you must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting on General Voting Day or be other wise disqualified by law.

during normal working hours—8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday except statutory holidays, or is available for viewing on the RDCK website at http://www.rdck.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaw%202420%20Local%20Conservation%20Fund%20 Service%20Est.pdf under the heading “Government /Elections & Other Voting /AAPs & Referenda/Local Conservation Fund Service”

Resident electors not on the Voters List and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove identity

For further information on the Bylaw or the voting process, please call: Randy Matheson, Chief Election Officer or Anitra Winje, Deputy Chief Election Officer Regional District of Central Kootenay 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, B.C. 352-6665 / Toll Free: 1-800-268-7325

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Deadline passes, Jumbo project put on hold BARRY COULTER Cranbrook Daily Townsman

The deadline has passed, and the forward

progress of Jumbo Glacier Resort is on hold — at least for the time being.

The environmental certificate for the proposed ski resort in the Purcell Mountains west

of Invermere was set to expire October 12.

And after BC’s Environmental Assessment

Office released their administrative audit, which found the Jumbo proponents to be

in non-compliance of their commitments, the certificate will not be renewed pending decision

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING (d)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Central Kootenay that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect Directors for Electoral Areas B, D, E, F, G, J, and K for terms commencing December 2014 and terminating after the general election in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are: OFFICE OF DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected in each Electoral Area Area Surname

Usual Residential Address Names th

B LEBLANC WALL

Jared 1026 36 Ave N, Erickson Tanya 2812 Erickson St, Creston

D CORMIE WATSON

Donna 2215 Kaslo Cr S Fork Rd, Kaslo Aimee 1622 Duthie St, Kaslo

E FAUST MARKEN

Ramona 8496 ProcterRd E, Procter Rick 4185 Kays Rd, Nelson

F LEPAPE NEWELL

Kevin Tom

74 Johnstone Rd, Nelson 3224 Heddle Rd, Nelson

G CUNNINGHAM Hans 6907 3 rd Ave, Ymir KRAUS Werner 380 Boulder Cr Rd, Salmo J SMITH ZAITSOFF

Rick 3951B Broadwater Rd, Robson Gordon 2005 14 th Ave, Castlegar

GENERAL VOTING DAY: GENERAL VOTING DAY will be SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA B Erickson Elem School 3523 Highway 3, Erickson, BC Canyon Elem School 4575 Canyon/Lister Rd, Canyon, BC Lister Comm Hall 3461 16th St, Lister, BC Kitchener Comm Hall 6253 Kitchener Rd, Kitchener, BC Yahk Comm Hall 8790 Railway Ave, Yahk, BC Creston Comm Complex 312-19th Ave N, Creston, BC ELECTORAL AREA D Kaslo Legion Hall Ainsworth Comm Hall Lardeau Vly Comm Hall Argenta Comm Hall

403 5th St, Kaslo, BC

Highway 31, Ainsworth, BC Highway 31, Meadow Ck, BC Argenta Rd, Argenta, BC

ELECTORAL AREA E Balfour Senior Hall 8435 Busk St, Balfour, BC Procter Comm Hall 246 3rd St, Procter, BC Blewett Elementary School 2665 Blewett Rd, Nelson, BC Regional District Office 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA F Beasley Fire Hall North Shore Comm Hall North Shore Fire Hall Regional District Office

5095 Highway 3A, S. Slocan, BC 675 Whitmore Road, Nelson, BC 2703 Greenwood Rd, Nelson, BC 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA G Salmo Comm Centre 206 7th St, Salmo, BC Ymir Comm Hall 1 st Ave, Ymir, BC ELECTORAL AREA J Robson Comm Hall 3067 Waldie Ave, Robson, BC Ootischenia Comm Hall 1119 Columbia Rd, Ootischenia, BC Castlegar Complex 2101 6 th Ave, Castlegar, BC

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY: ADVANCE VOTING will be WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA B Yahk Comm Hall Creston Comm Complex

8790 Railway Ave, Yahk, BC 312-19 th Ave N, Creston, BC

ELECTORAL AREA D Lardeau Valley Comm Hall Highway 31, Meadow Ck, BC Kaslo Seniors Hall 304 4 th St, Kaslo BC Regional District Office 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC ELECTORAL AREA E Balfour Senior Hall Regional District Office

8435 Busk St, Balfour, BC 202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA F Regional District Office

202 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC

ELECTORAL AREA G Salmo Comm Centre Regional District Office

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ELECTORAL AREA J Castlegar Complex

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A recent change in provincial legislation now enables any qualified elector to vote on Advance Voting Day. ELIGIBLE ELECTORS: The Local Government Act sets out the qualifications for electors entitled to vote at Local Government Voting and if you qualify, and you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place.

To register you must meet the following qualifications: Qualifications for a Resident Elector: Must meet all of the following requirements: (a) on General Voting Day you must be eighteen years of age or older; (b) you must be a Canadian citizen; (c) you must have resided in British Columbia in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration;

(e)

you must have resided within the area in which the vote is taking place in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; you must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting on General Voting Day or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors not on the Voters list and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

The identification must prove identity and residency.

Qualifications for a Non-Resident Elector: Must meet all of the following requirements: (a) (b) (c) and (e) above plus (d) you must have been the registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; (d)(i) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; (f) you must not be entitled to register as a resident Elector for that area; (g) if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

Non-Resident electors not on the Voters list and wishing to register on voting day will be required to produce the following: • 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • Evidence of ownership of the real property (any of the following): o state of title certificate; o registered agreement for sale; o property tax notice (last) or; o property assessment notice • Written consent of a majority of the other property owners (if any) that they are entitled to register for the jointly owned property. (Consent form may be downloaded from the RDCK website at www.rdck.bc.ca) Pursuant to the Local Government Act, no corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.

VOTING BY MAIL: The RDCK has recently enacted a bylaw which authorizes voting by mail ballot and establishes the procedures therefor. The only electors who may vote by mail ballot are the following: (a) persons who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at an other voting opportunity; and (b) persons who expect to be absent from the Regional District of Central Kootenay on the General and Advance Voting Days.

Qualified electors wishing to vote by mail ballot must apply to the RDCK before 4:00 p.m., November 13, 2014.

Randy Matheson, Chief Elections Officer Anitra Winje, Deputy Chief Elections Officer

by Environment Minister Mary Polak. Some of the issues in question include streamflow, fish habitat and water quality monitoring.

According to Robyn Duncan of the environmental group Wildsight, which has led opposition to the proposed resort, that decision isn’t expected any time soon. “[The Environmental Assessment Office] didn’t issue any type of stop-work order, which we would have liked to have seen,” Duncan said.

“It was nonetheless heartening to see they had been in non-compliance with many of the commitments we have been highlighting throughout the summer.

“As of October 12, they are no longer allowed to carry out construction work on the project.”

The Environmental Assessment Office granted the company a five-year environmental certificate in 2004, and renewed it in 2009.

It cannot be renewed a second time, unless construction has “substantially started, in the reasonable opinion of the Minister.”

“I’ve been told by the compliance officers that they have communicated very clearly to the proponent that they are not allowed to continue on construction — it’s not a formal document in the form of a stop-work order but kind of normal practice after the environmental certificate expires,” Duncan said.

The Minister of Environment is now charged with deciding whether substantial construction has taken place.

Polak was at Jumbo this month, touring the site, along with compliance officers. The Environmental Assessment Office is compiling material to aid her decision.

Duncan said that decision is not expected to come out until the end of November at the earliest. “But it could well be into the new year until we have that decision.

But until that time, until they’ve reconciled and come to terms with that they’re not allowed to do any work that would be considered a substantial start.

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Tamara Hynd photos

Civic Theatre holds inaugural walk, just in time for Halloween

Zombies invade downtown Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

It was bloody frightful scene as zombies filled Baker Street in Nelson on Saturday.

Led by a zombie New Orleans funeral jazz band, hundreds of undead shuffled and moaned from the Civic Theatre through downtown and alleyways, parading past living spectators.

It was all part of the first-ever zombie walk hosted by the Civic Theatre Society, with help from makeup artists from the Tea Garden Salon and Spa who dolled folks into character.

Walk organizers Jason Asbell (Civic manager) and Lelainya Harvey were thrilled by the turn out saying people were lined up 30 minutes before the makeup was scheduled to begin.

Living in Vancouver previously, Asbell has been in zombie walks before but he thought Nelson’s zombie walk should have it’s own twist, such as the New Orleans funeral jazz band who’s core was the Oxygen Orkestar.

The zombies returned full circle to the Civic where they were treated to a free showing of the classic zombie film Night of the Living Dead.

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Creating a spooky atmosphere when decorating for Halloween is the ultimate goal. People will go to great lengths to establish film-worthy special effects and ghoulish details. Using black lights when decorating can cast an ominous glow and establish the desired atmosphere.

Black lights are a common fixture at amusement parks, museums and also Halloween displays. The bulbs look just like any other fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, but they are dark in color. When turned on, the lights will give off a purplish hue. In addition to this violet shade, the black light also is producing ultraviolet light, which cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Black lights that produce UV-A light are used to observe fluorescence, or the colored glow many substances emit when exposed to UV light. Black lights can detect specialized stamps at amusement parks that are invisible unless viewed under UV light. Law enforcement may use black lights to detect traces of blood, urine and other genetic material at a crime scene.

Scientists may study minerals or sea life under black lights to witness their fluorescence. Other black lights that do not have as dark a filter coating on the bulbs are used in insect bug zappers.

What a person sees glowing under a black light are called phosphors. A phosphor is any substance that emits visible light in response to some sort of radiation. A phosphor converts the energy in the UV radiation from a black light into visible light. Phosphors are used in specialized black light posters and inks. Phosphors also are found in laundry detergents to help white clothing glow even brighter, which is why a white T-shirt or socks will glow unusually bright under black lights.

It can be interesting to experiment with black lights when decorating for Halloween. Some Halloween items are designed specifically to glow under UV light. Encourage party participants to wear white clothing or accessories or specialized phosphor-containing stamps so they will glow under black lights.

Note that black lights emit very little UV radiation. Therefore, they’re safe to view with the naked eye and will not cause the kind of damage to the skin often associated with UV exposure.

Many natural and manmade items contain phosphors. These can be interesting to include in black light decorating. The following are items that contain phosphors: · teeth · fingernails · television screens · petroleum jelly · laundered white clothing · fluorescent markers and highlighters · fluorescent paints · glow-in-the dark toys · minerals · fish · phosphor inks Black lights can illuminate anything that glows to create eerie or entertaining environments for Halloween decor.

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PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY The Nelson and District Women’s Centre unveiled their newly renovated kitchen with an open house on Wednesday.

Tamara Hynd photo The Centre is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. at 420 Mill Street.

Women’s Centre hosts open house

Celebrating new kitchen Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

The Nelson and District Women’s Centre unveiled their newly renovated kitchen with a open house last Wednesday.

Established in 1972, the longest running women’s centre in rural Canada was full of visitors for guided tours of the centre.

The centre is for self-identified women and co-director Karoline Kemp said many women who come to the centre are new to the community. The staff and volunteers are all trained in peer counselling and they provide a lot of referrals for women who may come to them in crisis.

“One of the most relied upon services provided by the Women’s Centre is the provision of supplementary free food, which

we give out during our drop-in hours (from 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday),” said Kemp.

Almost 3,000 women accessed the centre last year. Kemp said since the new kitchen was finalized this summer, the bright and open space is where you will find most of the women, chatting, preparing food and sharing resources.

Looking ahead, the now functional kitchen, which was previously a “cubbyhole”, will allow the centre to expand it’s services with new workshops beginning in November.

“Generous women from the community will be offering workshops on canning/preserving, fermentation, and cooking healthy food on a budget, and we are so thrilled to be able to offer this kitchen

space to the women of Nelson,” said Kemp. “(We) look forward to getting together, planning and cooking delicious meals, as well as offering fresh and healthy local food, including produce from our very own garden.”

Kemp said in addition to the three staff which includes herself, co-director Tasha Bassingthwaighte and program coordinator Leah Lychowyd, the centre has received 1,000 hours of service from volunteers in the past year.

In addition to the various resourced based programs, there is a free clothing area, library, Internet, and sewing, weaving and art supplies at the centre located at 420 Mill Street.

For more information, visit nelsonwomenscentre.com.

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Organization hosts gala luncheon

Celebrating SEEDS Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

The greenhouse at Lakeside Park was all abuzz last week as Seniors Economic Environment Development (SEEDS) held a gala luncheon on October 23.

The annual luncheon gave tribute to the beginning of a third year for SEEDS. Members, volunteers,

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partners and donors gathered together for the organic lunch, many of the ingredients coming from the group’s summer and fall harvest.

Two soups, black bean and Russian borscht, and a kale salad made by Soups in Season were on the menu, as was an assortment of bread from Uphill Breads, assorted goodies donated from the Au Soileil Levant bakery, locally made Kombucha tea and organic fruit.

A lavender lemon cake wooed the guests. Columbia Basin Trust also made a contribution towards the luncheon.

Surrounded by a fall planting of winter greens such as spinach and kale, society co-ordinator Lee Reid, welcomed guests with a blessing and invited discussion surrounding sustainable and secure food production.

SEEDS volunteer Tamara Abramson told the Star, “We show our gratitude and appreciation of one another for the support and involvement of many in our community in helping SEEDS become a leader and role model in local, organic and nutritional food production all year round.”

SEEDS’ mission is to deliver food sovereignty education, agriculture-related employment skills, and economic benefit to Nelson and District, with inter-generational programs that bring elders, children and youth together. And to practice and teach environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Abramson said that at this time SEEDS does not receive any on-going funding.

“Membership fees, grants, and fundraising efforts help to operate and help to build our capacity in the community,” she said.

More members and volunteers are always welcome (you don’t need to be a senior) as they move into their winter programming with local schools and growing winter produce for societies such as the Nelson Food Cupboard and Our Daily Bread.

For more information, visit seedsnelson.org.

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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Nelson that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One to be elected Surname DOOLEY KOZAK SEVERYN

Usual Names John Debra Pat

Residential Address or Jurisdiction 2210 Kootenay Lane, Nelson, BC 1720 Falls Street, Nelson, BC 128 East Oak Street, Nelson, BC

COUNCILLOR – Six to be elected Surname

ADAMS CHERBO DAILLY JEANES MORRISON PAOLOZZI PEIL PELANT PURCELL SHECTER SHIELDS WARMINGTON

Usual Names Bob Robin Michael Charles Janice John Jason Justin Anna Jeff Brian Valerie

Residential Address or Jurisdiction 1223 Selby Street, Nelson, BC 502 Little Street, Nelson, BC 120 High Street, Nelson, BC 214 Houston Street, Nelson, BC 1005 Carbonate Street, Nelson, BC 806 Silica Street, Nelson, BC 501 Innes Street West, Nelson, BC 431 Baker Street, Nelson, BC 1215 Ward Street, Nelson, BC 923 Observatory Street, Nelson, BC 1121 Ward Street, Nelson, BC 124 Houston Street, Nelson, BC

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two to be elected Surname

ABRAHAMS BENDIG MASLECHKO

Usual Names Bob Curtis William

Residential Address or Jurisdiction 902 Gore Street, Nelson, BC 204 Union Street, Nelson, BC 704 Pine Street, Nelson, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING General voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at: Central Education Centre, 811 Stanley Street, Nelson BC ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES There are two advanced voting opportunities. Advance voting shall be open between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Wednesday November 5, 2014 and Wednesday November 12, 2014 at the 2014 Election Station, Second Floor City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson BC. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Special Voting Opportunities shall be open on General Voting Day, November 15, 2014 as follows: 9:30 am to 11:30 am Lake View Village, 1020 Seventh Street, Nelson BC 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Kootenay Lake District Hospital, 3 View Street, Nelson BC 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Jubilee Manor, 501 West Richards Street, Nelson BC 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Mountain Lake Seniors Community, 908 Eleventh Street, Nelson BC The following restrictions apply to persons who may vote at this special voting opportunity: 1. Only electors who, on the date on which the special voting opportunity is held and before the end of the voting hours for the special voting opportunity, have been admitted as patients to a hospital or health care facility.

2. Only electors who, on the date on which the special voting opportunity is held and before the end of the voting hours for the special voting opportunity, are residents of the home or facility where the special voting opportunity takes place.

CURBSIDE VOTING At the general and advance voting, assistance will be provided for electors with physical disabilities or those requiring assistance in voting by use of the Curbside voting provisions. For further information on this option, please contact the Chief Elections Officer at (250) 352-8254 or Deputy Chief Elections Officer at (250) 352-8285.

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT TO VOTE ON GENERAL VOTING DAY: The City has arranged for use of the HandyDart Bus to transport persons with mobility impairment to Central Education Centre on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm (subject to availability). Should you have mobility impairment and need transportation to the voting place, please call the A.S.L.C.S. Transit Dispatch at 1-877-843-2877. The cut-off date to make a booking is 4:00 pm on Wednesday November 12, 2014 so please call ahead to have your name placed on the schedule. Transportation can only be provided to those people who make arrangements in advance.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the Provincial Voters List you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet all of the following qualifications: • • • • •

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Nelson for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and not disqualified by law from voting in an election.

RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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Arts

Photographer Ryan Oakley released 232-page adaptation of popular Facebook phenomenon

Civic hosting Humans of Nelson book launch Will Johnson Nelson Star

Internet sensation Humans of Nelson has arrived in book form as a beautiful, 232-page hardcover book, and you can get your copy on November 15 at the Civic Theatre.

“It’s exciting to launch the book at the Civic,” said Oakley. “It allows me to talk about some of the images in the book by showing them on the big screen, and there’s enough room for everyone who wants to come.”

The free event will run from 2 to

5 p.m., with a slideshow at 3 p.m.

“I’m so indebted to the people who allowed me to take their photos. This is event is a way to say thanks,” he said.

Earlier this year Oakley held a Kickstarter campaign to raise the $10,000 necessary to see his dream become a reality. He hit his fundraising goal within two weeks.

Oakley said the experience has been a unique way to engage with the community and explore his creativity.

“Everyone I met had a story,” said Oakley. “Sometimes it was hard to find the courage, but then I’d think `go, you never know what amazing person you might meet today’. Every person I met had something to tell me that made me think, or empathize, or laugh.

It was a terrific experience.”

The Humans of Nelson book will be for sale in the lobby. Fans who pre-ordered the book are encouraged to pick up their copy at the event.

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I have ‘blocks’ within me that are keeping me ‘stuck’. How do I bust through them, so I can move forward?

Everyone has their own individual blocks which cause us to have some sort of struggle or suffering in our lives.

These blocks have all accumulated from childhood. They come in many sizes and flavours. From bad memories, to anything that scared you, doubts that were ingrained in you, being let down by someone you trusted, someone criticizing you, to failing at something you really believed in.

Even though you may feel ‘good’ and are ‘functioning’, just below the surface, there is a collection of old beliefs, emotions and programming that is strongly influencing your behaviour and motivation. All these experiences, add up to ‘Internal Blocks’ that keep us from having the life we truly desire & also having more money.

You may set a clear intention for what you want and then wonder why it’s not working. Chances are, your ‘Internal Blocks’…cancel them out EVERYTIME! All these hidden blocks steal your freedom of choice and bind you to invisible chains.

Uncovering your blocks can be painful but finding them, you finally understand why you don’t have more money or the life you dream of.

With my clients, I use the cutting edge tool of Tapping or E.F.T. to bust through these blocks & clear the resistance Are you ready to bust through your blocks? Reach out, let’s talk!

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Hard to believe, but it’s already that time of year again here in Beautiful British Columbia!

Snow will soon be falling on the local mountains, which means skiers and boarders are getting ready for their first run of the season.

Here are four basic tips to help skiers and boarders minimize their risk of injury on the slopes.

1. Develop strength in the off-season.

Many of us stay active during the summer. But for those of us who lie dormant until winter, thinking about incorporating a balanced exercise regime during the off-season is wise. Even though winter is almost here, it’s not too late to address areas that could put you at risk of injury.

2. Warm up before hitting the slopes to prevent injury.

Freshly fallen powder can make us forget about the importance of a gradual warm-up before physical activity. A light jog and a few key stretches are all it usually takes to prepare the body for a day on the hill.

3. Drink water.

Again, not the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the local mountain. But hydrating is vital while you exercise no matter what the thermometer reads.

4. Choose the right equipment.

Properly fitted boots, skis, and snowboards will ensure you can not only be safe on the slopes, but also perform to the best of your abilities. You’ll also want to choose clothing that keep you warm and dry enough without restricting too much movement. But the main piece of equipment you need to be using regularly is an appropriate helmet.

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I have a property and would like to build a new home.

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The internet is overflowing with plans and prefab models for just about any kind of house you can imagine. Some of these houses look great at first glance, and the ease of online shopping can be seductive to home buyers. HOWEVER, there is a significant difference between an online product designed for “anyone anywhere” and a home that is designed for you and your property. Any successful and beautiful piece of architecture meticulously considers its physical and natural contexts. This includes: (1) how the house is integrated with existing landscape features such as rocks, water, trees and slopes, (2) how it is oriented to the sun during all four seasons, (3) the arrangement of interior spaces toward specific views, (4) positioning windows and decks for privacy, (5) is the the size and shape of the house compatible with the street, sidewalk, and neighbours (6) how a roofline compliments nearby geometries and sight lines, (7) are the materials and colours of the house harmonized with the surrounding visual landscape. The list of site-specific, Call Kiomi or Tara contextual factors that make a home @ 250.352.1890 beautiful goes on and on. Importantly, these are all things you sacrifice when buying pre-designed homes online. The home you build on your property could be there for more than 100 years. Do you want it to be a ‘product’ from the internet?

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thought is that you are healthy if you don’t have pain or disease. However, there are many instances when we are unhealthy but have no pain. An example would be the presence of cancer in a person’s body long before it is ever detected or any pain comes from the tumor.

When our bodies function properly we are better able to deal with the stresses of our lives and I believe that a good indicator of overall health.

We lose our good health when stress breaks us down faster than life builds us back up. There are 3 main types of stress: physical, chemical and psychological. Here are some quick tips on managing these different types of stress: Stay physically fit by doing exercise that you enjoy and balance that by resting enough for your body to heal.

Avoid toxic substances (really think about anything you put on or in your body) and make good food choices while consuming plenty of quality water.

Try to expose yourself frequently to positive, constructive environments and surround yourself with people who have an affirming impact on your life.

It is easier to help someone stay healthy than to bring someone back to a great state of health. Don’t wait! Get started today by reducing your stress in the 3 main areas.

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Touchstones hosting show about early years of Zeljko Kujundzic

Exhibit explores the beginnings of KSA Are you an alumni of the Kootenay School of the Arts (KSA)? Current student or faculty member? Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History will be hosting KSA Then & Now, a special reception for the exhibition Zeljko Kujundzic and the Early Years of KSA being held Thursday November 6, from 7 to 9 p.m.

The event will celebrate the history of Nelson’s iconic art education institution and the artistic achievements of Kujundzic, KSA’s first principal. While the event is geared towards those directly associated with KSA (now called Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College), others are also welcome.

For those that haven’t seen the exhibition yet, Kujundzic

is a name many Nelsonites are familiar with. His artwork can be found in homes throughout the region, and those who lived here in the 1960s remember his contributions to the arts community and his charismatic persona.

Kujundzic was a driving force behind the creation of what was then called the Nelson School of Fine Arts, and was president from 1960 to 1964. A fifth generation artist from former Yugoslavia, Kujundzic became known for his rigorous European “studio method” of instruction that emphasized the use of local materials and aimed to train multi-disciplined artists.

Kujundzic moved to Kelowna in 1964, where he created the Arts Centre and the Okanagan Summer Arts Festival.

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What are the mortgage terms GDS and TDS? GDS and TDS are the ratio’s used to determine the maximum amount a borrower will qualify for.

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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There are many factors to consider before taking on one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life. One of the first things to do is to get pre-qualification for a mortgage. This will enable you to know what price range is available to you, and it offers a great starting point, when compiling your “wish list”; & differentiating between needs and wants.

The second thing to consider would be location. Decide if it’s important to be close to work, schools, and factor in what other amenities are high on your list of priorities.

What features in a home are important to you? I moved here from a place that didn’t experience as much winter and I underestimated the value of a mud room and garage, they are now on my list! Decide what the deal breakers are for you.

Once you find a place that you’re interested in; visit it at different times’ of the day to get an idea of noise, traffic, & factors that you may not have thought of. Look at the other properties around and take note of their condition. If the other homes are well maintained, this will help keep your property value up. Talk to the neighbors and find out if it’s a friendly area with a sense of community.

Look at recent newspaper archives to find out if any proposed changes are in the works for the area. Get a home inspection, and ask the sellers questions about past improvements. Find out if they discovered any tricky issues when they did the improvements. Ask for utility bills to get a clear idea of costs throughout the year. Don’t end up house poor. Try living for a few months on a pretend mortgage payment plan and see how it goes. When finally purchasing, factor in your closing costs. Working with a Realtor* can assist you when navigating through these difficult issues. If you are contemplating making a move, please consider my services.

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Would you be willing to choose to give up the judgement of yourself?

Judgement has the power to cripple us. It is insidious, and we have given it the power to break us down, disarm us and make us small. It is not just the judgement from others, but also what we heap upon ourselves. It is our own self-judgements and any belief that we hold that we are somewhere wrong.

Giving up judgement may not necessarily be an obvious choice. It is actually the opposite of what we have been trained to do our entire lives--and that is to figure out “Am I right?

Am I wrong? Am I good? Am I bad” The energy of judgement is one of separation, anger, blame, shame, guilt,regret,remorse, doubt, disease, hate and fear. This is not the energy I personally want to be playing in to create peace and joy and ease, communion and possibilities for my life and our world.

The stories that we have told ourselves or others have told us about who we are are just simply stories that we have bought into. They make us feel powerless, worthless, valueless limited and contracted. What if they were not true?

What if today you made the demand of yourself to stop judging you for who you are and the choices you have made? What if you chose to be in allowance of you? What if you are doing the best you can do with the tools you have available? What if you stopped apologizing for you and quit the judging of you and others?

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Kujundzic went on to gain international acclaim for his work, and contributed to the development of the arts in BC and beyond. He completed many public art commissions and his work can be found in numerous collections.

Although he only held the position for four years, his leadership marked the beginnings not only of KSA, but perhaps also of Nelson’s re-invention from a resource-based community to the “Best Little Arts Town” in Canada.

Interested in sharing a story or contributing your photos to a slideshow at the event? Contact curator Jessica Demers at Jessica@touchstonesnelson.ca.

Zeljko Kujundzic and the Early Years of the Kootenay School of the Arts closes Sunday, November 9.

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\ychosomatic comes from the words psyche (meaning “mind”) and soma (“body”), and is used to describe conditions that are aggravated by psychological factors, such as stress. To a great extent, many physical illnesses involve a psychological component. In the case of chronic ailments, the mind can oftentimes play the biggest challenge in overcoming a recurrent state of pain. In Barbara Brennan’s “Light Emerging: The Journey of Personal Healing”, she cites the origin of pain as “[coming] from the belief that each of us is separate.. that in order to be individual, we must be separate” and in doing this, we create separateness even within our own bodies.

So what can a statement like this mean for our physical health? Most days, I work with individuals who consider parts of their body to be problematic. For some, the language chosen to describe themselves is self-deprecating, almost scornful. Their condition is separated from the rest of their body and put up on a pedestal for further criticism.

To really encourage a healing state, start by reexamining what has become separate within your own body. Stop labeling your ‘bad back’ as something negative and see what happens when you change your tune and show it some gratitude. As one of my favourite teachers says, “do not look at the body with judgement, but with cool, loving discernment”.

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Community steps up again for skatepark enhancement plan Community commitment remains high for the much loved Skatepark at Art Gibbon Rosemont Park. Utilization of the Skatepark has far exceeded everyone’s expectations since it’s completion a year ago.

The Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak remains committed to enhancing a few features at the park. Thanks to the the City of Nelson for site preparation and to the community for their ongoing support of the Rotary Club’s fundraising activities such as hot dog sales and raffles. Three benches have been installed. The plan for a shade structure, storage shed, bike wash station and drinking fountain is taking a bit longer than anticipated to complete.

The conceptual rendering above provides an overview of the conversion a 20 foot shipping container. Donations to this component of the project have been significant to date.

Special thanks to Graham Matthew and his brother Jeremy Matthew, CEO of Seaco in Singapore for arranging for the donation of the decommissioned shipping container.

Kalesnikoff Lumber and Home Hardware provided shipping of the container from Vancouver to Nelson. Jeff Shecter of Zapp Welding is patiently storing the container and waiting further instructions while the club awaiting structural engineering services in order that the project meets the requirement of the City Planning Department. Jan Korinek and Shasta McCoy of Urban Systems contributed their creative genius to develop the plan to use the container. Andrew Swan is contributing Structural Engineering services. Spearhead has contributed design suggestions too. Interfor has volunteered to donate wood as required. The City of Nelson is contributing site preparation.

KLOSPS donated the balance of their account to Rotary to assist with obtaining the City’s building permit. A Rotary Foundation grant will provide the drinking fountain. A Columbia Basin grant received by Nelson Daybreak will be used to fund the renovations to the container.

We hope that this project will be ready for use in the spring of 2015.

Nelson Rotary Clubs fight to end polio worldwide Polio anywhere is a risk to children everywhere World Polio Day held October 24 enticed members of the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak and the Rotary Club of Nelson to reaffirm their commitment to continue as part of Rotary’s 26 year mission to eradicate the crippling childhood disease polio.

Each year the Rotary Clubs of Nelson contribute to the Polio Plus Fund of The Rotary Foundation.

In 2014-15, Nelson Daybreak has committed to raise $2500; this will be done through their annual Wine Pairing Event at Selkirk College on Friday January 16, 2015. Tickets are $80 which includes a tax deductible donation of $25 to The Rotary Foundation.

Nelson area teen power, our interact clubs Why does a teen join Interact, Rotary’s service program for teens? Here are three responses from our local Interactors.

“To make a serious change in the world, the youth of today need to take an interest and work together to make a difference.”

I think that everyone who is able should help out the people around them and the environment they live in, as every little thing counts.

I wanted to be a part of a group that tries it’s hardest to make peoples lives better.

Interactors provide leadership and service at the school, in the community and internationally. These globally-minded teens are both learning skills and providing service through hands-on activities.

There are two Interact clubs in the Nelson area. One at LVR and the other at Mt Sentinel. At Mt. Sentinel the students, grades 9 to 12, take part in the Global Perspectives course. The Interactors are involved in many

school-based activities such as recycling, hot lunch preparation, and providing filtered drinking water to replace bottled water. In the Community, they are cleaning up our roads and river, cooking for Christmas hampers and organizing inter-generational cafes.

Internationally, students are raising money to build a classroom for poor children who are particularly marginalized in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The LVRogers Interact club meets Fridays.

Their service projects include assisting the Nelson Library move and sort ing books for the Library’s annual book sale. While cleaning the Slocan River of garbage, these teens noticed there was less to clean up this year. They were heartened to realize that their efforts last year may have encouraged waterusers to pack out their waste.

Our local Interact youth also share experiences and passions with Interactors within the Rotary District. A group of 15 interactors from Colville, Washington toured Nelson recently and also explored local Rotary projects at Lakeside Park.

World Polio Day follows a succession of significant developments in 2014, one of the most important years in the history of the polio eradication initiative. Only three countries - Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan have never stopped transmission of the wild poliovirus. Since 1988, the number of polio cases has been reduced from 350,000 a year to fewer than 250 cases in 2012 and 416 cases in 2013. Since 1985, Rotary has contributed nearly $1.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Some 2.5 billion children have been immunized.

The Global Polio Initiative (GPEI) speaks highly of efforts being made in spite of conflict and humanitarian crisis in such countries as Syria and Iraq, where more than six months have passed since a case of wild poliovirus has been reported. During the first week of September, National Immunization Days in Pakistan reached 34.2 million children or 95 per cent of the children under the age of five. A six month Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been developed in Somalia following the outbreak response assessment that took place as a result of the 194 cases occurring in 2013.

Nepal recently introduced inactivated polio vaccine into its public health immunization program.

Buoyed by the 90 per cent reduction in polio in the past year and even with the outbreak of Ebola, some 94 million children in 18 countries in West Africa were immunized in September.

A highly infectious disease, polio causes paralysis and is sometimes fatal. As there is no cure, the best protection is prevention. For as little as US 60 cents worth of vaccine, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. After an international investment of more than US$9 billion, and the successful engagement of over 200 countries and 20 million volunteers, polio could be the first human disease of the 21st century to be eradicated.

The (GPEI) is spearheaded by the World Health Organization, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It includes the support of governments and other private sector donors.

Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meets tuesDays at 7 a.m. at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.info Rotary Club of Nelson meets FRiDays at noon at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.org

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John & Ineke Kortram bought Wine Kitz Nelson in 2011 and since that time their focus has been on continuous innovation and improvement. They strive to remain recognized as the trusted source for wine making and home brew in Nelson and region.

This spring John got certified by a worldwide-recognized institution on wine education having passed the WSET I & WSET II exams with distinction.

This summer, Wine Kitz Nelson became exclusive retailer for the Wine Kitz brand in the Kootenays. They have extended their range with additional brands, offering a wider variety of juices and blends from all over the world. True indulgers should definitely not miss their delicious all-juice dessert wines. An increasingly popular option is an oak barrel treatment for wines. Without exception, this results in an exciting and enhanced wine experience.

Today, Wine Kitz Nelson is “the” supplier of choice for a large part of the Nelson community and beyond. Their customers come all the way from Creston and the East Shore, the North Shore up to Argenta, from Nakusp down The Valley and Castlegar.“We are not there yet”, John comments, “still got some ideas brewing”!

Now investors in Nelson have one more reason to feel confident about their financial future. ood food and tasty brew go Debie hand in hand, and it’s ais combination the folks Jackson’s Hole & Pedersen here to that deliver theat expert advice Grill know well. they need.

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Specializing in casual family dining, Jackson’s Hole is a favourite among all ages, from youngsters thing will brew, always the same, to the young at heart. Customers canOne drop in for a quick watch remain a game of hockey at the barhowever: or enjoy a three course meal in the dining area. And with 45 menu items to choose from - ranging from hamburgers Every Edward Jones advisor is committed to helping to Asian inspired fare - even vegetarians will find something to choose from. investors make sense scattered of investing with Nelson has its share of dining pubs,individual with almost half a dozen good establishments around town.

But owner Clive Jackson says a mixture of good atmosphere and great food is what brings people back year personal service and a time-tested approach. round. That’s not to mention outstanding service, which has been one of the establishment’s strong points for well over half a decade.

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Stock owners: Are yourAdv Financial recognize that getting involved with the community and supporting their needs will keep them happy . by its shoppers and the owners, so from shops that “We sell wine to Debbie Pederson informed ones? and we love to welcome them back time after time,decisions ” Jackson said.

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Nelson StitchLAB is a light filled sewing studio, with wide cutting tables, 7 sewing machines and all the necessary sewing equipment, located in a little Aqua Bungalow along busy Stanley Street.

Small business makes up 98% of all BC businesses, employing over a million people.

Phoenix Computers would like to thank, from the bottom of our hearts, Community Futures - Celebratingeveryone + supporting small business who we have had the pleasure to do business with this past year.

As a kid , owner Deborah, created a little bag for everyone she knew, followed by lessons from lovely mum, designing her clothes from homemade patterns, Thanks to your patronage, we have been able to grow our business, hire new Who are we? various college courses, and independent study. She staff, and bring on new product lines to serve you better. believes there are no rules only tools and techniques to take • A non-profiyour t organization guided by a board of directors from theWith Central Kootenay region. who the new iPhone line-up beingCommunity released, and members Phoenix being the only Rogvision to fruition!

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Teacher Lauren Jacobson will joining the Dance Connection in November teaching Hip Hop.” Graham Smythe has joined the teaching staff with gentle and hatha yoga, and this season, The Dance Connection and their neighbour Circuit Fitness have joined together to offer classes in cardio fitness and a new fitness program for teens.

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ront Street Burger & Breakfast has been through a was ready to bring the ‘family success formula’, to another fast-paced and well-planned evolution.

Sitting in sleepy business. “I’m the one that choose Nelson” offered How do we do it? the bright newly renovated diner at 602 Front Street Aaron. “If we were going to leave Calgary, it had to be • (the In aformer variety different We offer FREE general business counselling every Thursday at our office; offer business FunkyofMonkey & Epicways!

Sushi and Burger), somewhere that was vibrant, interesting and alive….Nelson FRONT STREET BURGER & BREAKFAST father and son team Dalton & Aaron Dalik, reflect on the is all those things”. loans up to $500,000; deliver the Self Employment Program; deliver business management workshops as well as journey that led them to Nelson AND share their vision to While the Dalik’s were bringing their experience with them, 602 Front Street customized business training where and when you need it; deliver the Basin Business Advisors program; facilitate bring their family’s wildly successful restaurant secrets to they also wanted to take the time to observe and reflect B.C. V1L 4B7 economic development projects – partnering withculinary communities ournew region to help them meet their goalsNelson, and boost their newly adopted home town. on the unique preferences in of their Nelsonite Proprietors: Dalton Dalik & Aaron Dalik “I learned very economies early on that I could make people happy bysuchneighbours.

Their earlyand menus offered several of the most their through initiatives as the Nelson Area Economic Development Partnership and makingWelcoming great food!” Dalton says.

‘Chez Vous’ , a personal popular dishes from its predecessors; Funky Monkey and Communities Partnership. catering service, was my first business and it helped put Epic Sushi. They’ve now evolved to a diner-style restaurant mouth-watering favorites, use only the very best ingredime through school. The original ‘Slack Alice’, (1979) in serving high quality food at a reasonable price - featuring ents AND serve it up in a relaxing, casual environment.” Dalinception self-employment has Calgary, was my first full-service restaurant, and the ‘GreatSince all-day breakfast (withour bottomless hashbrowns….yum!), theprogram ton shares and adds “Don’t give away our secret” he says Canadian Food Express’ at Expo 86 in Vancouver, was the very Nelson-inspired Superfood Smoothies and the best with a wink ….just tell them come hungry, leave happy.” amazing small start up, are Sunday –Thursday 7am – first time I teamed up with my cousin, Brad Myhre”. While helped burgersover in town.1500 “In deference to all the Nelson fishbusinesses lovers, Current hours of operation Dalton moved into the oil & gas business for a while, he offering Salmon Fish & Chips in tempura batter on Friday & Saturday 7am – 8pm. All menu items are andwe’re our loans program has assisted 7443pm, businesses stayed involved in various capacities as the family began Friday and Saturday nights” added Dalton. available for take-out. transforming sleepy businesses into vibrant, sought-after,with “The Front Street menu and $29.5 hours of operation will continIn addition, reservations are now being taken for private loans totalling million.

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An all-star cast: L-R Graeme Leadbeater, Heather Kennedy, John Brand, executive director Eleanor Stacey, Darryl Santano, Jan Wright, Linda Tynan, Judy O’Leary and Don Johnston.

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Of honour and bravery — and no regrets

A varied, talented board What’s your favourite film of all time?

To write a “meet the board” column, I asked the question. I was looking for some telling answers — and maybe a new must-see movie list.

Heather Kennedy comes to the board with a background in strategic planning, fundraising, and belief in the enterprising non-profit model. Practical experience? You bet. And yet when it comes to film faves, it’s all about fantasy.

The best part about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, she says, is that it’s true to the books. “Besides, Aragorn gets his princess at the end, so it meets my criteria that movies have some romance in them.”

New treasurer Linda Tynan brings a background in finance, working with local government — and enthusiasm! Her big screen pick?

“It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s a movie I can watch over and over again,” she says.

Jan Wright brings 25 years of experience working with non-profits and social enterprise. Her top film of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird.

“It’s a story about honour and bravery, memory and regret,” she says. “And the courtroom drama is still the best I’ve ever seen!”

Judy O’Leary has worked on the fundraising and membership committees, where her policy background has been a big asset.

Now, she’s working on expanding community programming. Her favourite movie is The English Patient, “which turned a beautiful novel into something equally wonderful on screen.”

Returning board member John Brand’s previous board experience and background in finance has stood the Civic well. He concurs

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with Linda about It’s a Wonderful Life. Could finance people know something we don’t?

Continuing president Marilyn Mint is one of the smartest people I know, but her email was patently unhelpful.

She did describe a “rally the troops, all eyes on the goal” approach — the value of which can’t be underestimated — but refused to choose one favourite movie. I’ll forgive her, but only because she’s Marilyn.

Don Johnston and Graeme Leadbeater are both on the road and so missed press time altogether.

Don (continuing as vice president) comes with 40 years’ experience in community development. Past positions include CEO of Canada World Executive Youth and Columbia Basin Trust. His “retirement” is our gain.

In a redevelopment project like ours, having an architect on board is invaluable. Graeme Leadbeater’s expertise allows NCTS to pre-plan and work with the architects of record with insight and understanding.

Since neither was available to offer up their movie faves, I will assign them. To Don I will give The Horse Whisperer for his quiet ability to rein in the unwieldy.

To Graeme, I suggest King Kong, for his ability to scale Empire State Building-sized projects with ease.

(I’d rewrite the ending, of course.)

Returning board member Darryl Santano — former Civic Theatre projectionist from the old days and huge film enthusiast — gets the last word. He wouldn’t choose a favourite movie, but he didn’t have any trouble putting himself in one: “I’d like to ride with James Bond in the opening scene of Quantum of Solace as two cars pursued his Aston Martin, weapons blazing — but I would have probably gotten motion sickness,” he says.

“Or fly the crop dusting plane that terrorized Cary Grant in North by Northwest — but I can’t fly. Or I’d have like to be a cloaked “Jawa” in Star Wars, with those mini orange lights for eyes, but I’m too tall. But that’s the magic of movies. They transport us into the story.”

So there you have it: a fantastic, romantic, heartwarming, tear-jerking, action-packed, exotic, dramatic, socially-conscious theatre, where anything can happen. We’re all stars in this story of inspiration, perspiration and community. And bonus—there’s popcorn.

Small-sized trick-or-treaters are invited to stop by the theatre on Hallowe’en night! For all things Civic go to www.civictheatre.ca.

— Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. To find out about the Great Performances series and other events go to www.civictheatre.ca.

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Four goals by Dylan Williamson and a shutout performance by Adam Maida powered the Nelson Leafs to an 8-0 victory over the Golden Rockets on Saturday night.

It was the second win in consecutive nights for the Leafs who outlasted the Border Bruins 8-6 on Friday night in Grand Forks.

The pair of victories brings Nelson’s winning streak to four games and gives them a four point lead on second place Beaver Valley.

Saturday night’s contest was all Leafs who dominated from start to finish.

Along with Williamson’s four goals, Nelson got additional markers from Jay Sidhu, Robson Cramer and two from Aaron Dunlap.

Mitchell Privett stopped 24 of 32 shots in the Rockets net.

After the game, Maida was congratulated by his teammates who seemed equally happy with the goose egg.

“It’s exciting for sure. I’ve been waiting a long time,” said Maida.

“It was great. You know, the boys really helped me out tonight, made my job really easy.

It’s exciting to get that one out

KIJHL STANDINGS

Kootenay Conference Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 17 11 3 2 1 25 Beaver Valley 17 8 4 1 4 21 Spokane 17 8 6 0 3 19 Castlegar 17 8 6 1 2 19 Grand Forks 17 5 11 1 0 11

Adam Maida earned his first shutout as a Nelson Leaf on Saturday night as the local squad crushed the Golden Rockets 8-0.

Kevin Mills photo of the way.”

While he didn’t have many saves to make, Maida was there when needed. He said the team appears to be putting everything together.

“I think we were solid, from our defencman to our forwards, penalty kill, powerplay, everything.”

With two minutes to go in the game and the Leafs up 8-0, the local squad took a minor penalty, giving Golden a pow-

Nelson dominated the Rockets the entire game, on the way to an 8-0 shut out victory.

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erplay and a chance to break the shutout. But Maida said it had no impact on his play.

“During a game, I’m not thinking about the shutout at all. It’s there, obviously in the back of your mind, but the important thing is to get two points.”

While Maida was the defensive hero of the game, Williamson was a force on offence.

“I’m pretty happy (about the four goals), but the win is better.

I got lucky tonight with a couple of pucks. I got my stick on it and they went in,” said Williamson.

He said offensively the team has just clicked in recent games.

“I think everyone just stepped up and played their game tonight. Everyone was playing their role.”

Leafs head coach Dave McLellan said sometimes goals just come in bunches and right now Nelson has plenty to spare.

“It was really good to see our powerplay get going. The last two night our powerplay has really worked well for us,” he said.

He said the game plan, to control the neutral zone, create separation and use their speed, worked very well. He

also complimented Maida on his performance.

“It was big for Adam to have a big game. We didn’t put him into bad situations tonight. We allowed him to play his game and it was a really good game for Adam and we were really glad he got the shutout.”

On Friday, the Leafs travelled to Grand Forks and won 8-6 over the Border Bruins.

Robson Cramer led the Nelson attack with two goals while singles went to Sam Weber, Dylan Williamson, Darnel St. Pierre, Brendan Smith, Matt MacDonald and Austin Seaman. Brett Soles stopped 26 of 32 shots for the win.

McLellan said he liked the game overall, despite allowing six goals.

“We kind of made a few mistakes. I think we got really complacent after we got up on them. We allowed them to score a couple of goals that we would certainly like back.”

Nelson’s next home game is Saturday, November 1 when the Columbia Valley Rockies come to town. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

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AWAY SUN. NOV. 2nd 2:00 PM vs.

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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 14 11 2 0 1 23 Kimberley 15 11 3 0 1 23 Golden 18 9 7 0 2 20 Creston Valley 14 5 6 1 2 13 Columbia Valley 15 3 9 0 3 9

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Kamloops 17 10 6 0 1 21 Sicamous 18 10 8 0 0 20 100 Mile House 15 7 7 0 1 15 Revelstoke 17 6 8 2 1 15 Chase 16 5 8 1 2 13 Okanagan Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Osoyoos 16 13 3 0 0 26 Princeton 15 8 4 1 2 19 Summerland 14 9 5 0 0 18 Kelowna 16 5 9 1 1 12 N. Okanagan 15 2 10 1 2 7

Leaf Leaders PLAYERS Matt MacDonald Robson Cramer Rayce Miller Michael Crawford Aaron Dunlap Nolan Percival Patrick Croome Dylan Williamson Darnel St. Pierre Brandon Chow Austin Lindsay Timothy Nichols Cody Paivarinta Jay Sidhu Samuel Weber Aaron Brewer Austin Seaman Brendon Smith Blair Andrews Aidan Geiger Nico Sidoni

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L.V. Rogers won the girl’s field hockey Kootenay Zone Championship in a shootout against Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Thursday night. The rain soaked field posed challenges for both teams. The win means the locals will be competing at the provincials in Oliver next month.

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After two days of rain the L.V. Rogers Bombers squared off against Stanley Humphries of Castlegar in the girls field hockey final to win the Kootenay Zone Championship and a ticket to the provincials next month in Oliver.

Coach Bruce Walgren said they played on a rain soaked, flooded field making it difficult for the Bombers to use their speed and passing.

“The game was wet and cold,” he said. “The first half was scoreless with both sides having difficulty getting anything going.”

Stanley Humphries carried most of the play in the first half, but strong total team defence by the Bombers kept the half scoreless.

The second half saw LVR score first on a goal from Hanna Quinn after several short corners and lots of determination.

Castlegar tied the game less than five minutes later from a short corner of their own.

The rest of the half was a titanic struggle between the LVR’s midfield and defence and the Stanley Humphries midfield and defence.

“The team played hard but it was difficult to showcase our speed in the sloppy track conditions,” said coach Val Gibson.

The game ended 1–1 and two 10-minute over time halves had to be played; still both sides failed to get any offence going.

At the end of the overtime frames, the coaches and umpires met to determine that it was getting too dark to play a sudden death OT frame, and shoot outs were required.

Much like the penalty shot in soccer, LVR scored on two of its four attempts, with goals by Naomi Perkins and Ali Zondervan.

Veteran goalie Tara Yowek stopped all four of the Castlegar shooters, giving LVR the 2–0 win in the shootout and the Kootenay Zone Championship.

Walgren said midfielders Abbie Willans-Bourchier, Hailee Gerun, Naomi Perkins, Noa Butterfield, and Ali Zondervan created strong support when the LVR defence was being pressed.

“The LVR back line of Lauren Walgren, Anna Goeppner, Emma Gregorich, Kyra Burkhart, and Heather Potkins, played really tough ‘D’ keeping composure when Castlegar had five short corners in a row,” he said.

“The team was supported by the usual stingy goaltending of Tara Yowek.”

The win gives the team a berth to the Provincials in Oliver on November 6-8.

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The Kootenay Zone Champion L.V. Rogers field hockey squad includes (back row, from left to right) Ava Strautman, Emma Gregorich, Naomi Perkins, Heather Potkins, Julia Burkart, Emma Borhi, Katrina Merckle, Abbie Bourchier-Willans, Hailee Gerun, Lauren Walgren, Coach:Val Gibson, Allie Zondervan (front row, left to right) Sarah Wade, Noa Butterfield, Hanna Quinn, Kyra Burkart, Noelle Wang, Jean Wheeldon, Anna Goeppner, Tara Yowek and Coach: Bruce Walgren.

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On Saturday October 18, 2014 David William George Adams passed away at 77 after a brave struggle with cancer. He died with his family at his side in his home in Salmo BC. He will be lovingly missed by his daughters Rachel (Doug) and Laura, four grandsons Ryan, Nolan, Reid and Micah, his sister Gill (Allan), nephews David and Michael, his ex-wife Carol and his loving partner Nadia. David is predeceased by his first wife Wendy, partner Charleen and nephew Adam.

David was born in the fishing town of Fleetwood in England in 1937 and spent his youth sailing, and scrambling and climbing throughout the nearby Lake District. Shortly after meeting his wife Wendy, they moved to Canada where Dave became passionately fond of the Canadian outdoors. He was an adventurer at heart and loved to hike, climb, ski and sail, and to capture the beauty of the outdoors in his paintings.

He was an active member of the Kootenay Mountaineering Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, and connected with people from so many walks of life through his interests in art, music and travel.

Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dr. Mike Innes, Duncan Mackay, the Salmo Wellness Centre and the community health nurses who helped our family to support Dave in his desire to pass away at home.

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A celebration of Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 11 am on Saturday November 1st at the Castlegar Recreation Centre, and in Kokanee Glacier Park on his birthday on 10 July 2015.

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

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Help Wanted The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51 requires a bartender for weekends and relief work. A License Serving-it-Right Certificate is necessary. The successful applicant to start immediately.

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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net Retail Salesperson Needed (For Busy Building Supply) We are seeking an individual to fill a full-time position on our sales floor. Are you interested in providing great customer service, working in a daily changing industry, learning something new every day you go to work, if so please apply. Experience with computerized POS system and knowledge of building materials an asset but not mandatory. Please forward resumes to: skip@maglio.ca

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1 Full Time CEA, (training in Autism and/or FASD is preferred.)

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Please view the diocesan school website: www.cisnd.ca for posting details, and application documents. For more information please contact Marlene Suter, 250-352-3041.

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Land Act – Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounterBC, Cranbrook has accepted an application made by FortisBC Inc., of 2850 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna BC V1W 2E3, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for an Interim Licence of Occupation Leading to a Statutory Right of Way – Utilities (Powerline) to authorize construction of a powerline on Provincial Crown foreshore, being part of the bed of the Salmo River, adjacent to Parcel A, Sublot 36, DL 1236, Kootenay District, located south of Salmo BC and containing 0.10 hectares, more or less.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4405510. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounterBC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounterBC until November 23, 2014.

FrontCounterBC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp _> Search _>Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. This application will be available for viewing at FrontCounterBC in Cranbrook, BC. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regional OfÀce in Cranbrook.

This is a full time position commencing January 5th, 2015 with a starting wage of $16/hour (increasing to $16.50 after 3 months). Benefits presently include; a 50% reduction in childcare fees, 12 sick days per calendar year & professional development. We are working towards an extended medical and dental package for fulltime employees.

If you value collaboration, lifelong learning, creativity; and if you are willing to look at children through a variety of lenses and to document the ordinary moments – making learning visible- give us a shout!

The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice.

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory.

CLOSING: Friday November 28th, 12:00 noon Please send a cover letter & resume to: The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7

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Quick Draw is Back!

Quick Draw brings together a fantastic collection of original drawings by local artistsOnly 100 drawings are available which means only 100 Quick Draw tickets will be sold.

Every Quick Draw ticket guarantees you an original drawing.

Featured artists include Graham Gilmore, Carol Reynolds, Deb Thompson, Murray Kimber, Kate Bridger, Boujke Elzinga, Brent Bukowski, Maya Heringa, Terry Huva, John Cooper, Kathleen Pemberton, Betty Fahlman, Doug Jones, Lainey Benson, plus many, many more.

Ticket holders will also have exclusive access to a silent auction Mark Mizgalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo-based art series, Monument, as seen in the Touchstones Nelson exhibition, Found: The Art of Re-use.

History in the telling Eileen Holland, who recently completed The Story of the Nelson Public Library, 1986-2013, read excerpts to city council last week. Her book details the long struggle to move Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library from the Civic Centre to a new home. After several referenda, the current facility finally became a reality in 1992.

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This special evening will be hosted by Lucas Meyers.

Tickets: $40 general public / $35 for Touchstones Nelson members Spectator Tickets (perfect for your better half) are $15.

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Selkirk College hosts event, offers glimpse of possible careers

Students invited to open house Selkirk College is inviting prospective students to come take a peek at what their future could hold.

Secondary students from across the West Kootenay and Boundary are invited to come to the campus to explore the more than 60 programs offered.

Parents, high school teachers, career counsellors and all members of the public are also encouraged to check out what Selkirk has available.

“When thinking about post-secondary options, it’s always important to get a first-hand look,” said Amy Byers, educational recruitment specialist for Selkirk College.

“Coming to the open house is a great way to start or continue your exploration of what is available at all our campuses in the West Kootenay/Boundary.”

Selkirk College will have representatives from all programs on hand to provide information and answer questions. Programs from all eight campuses throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary will be featured.

Also attending the open house will be admissions officers, financial aid, Aboriginal services, counsellors and current Selkirk students who will act as tour guides.

There will be interactive and infor-

mative displays set up in the Castlegar Campus “pit” for prospective students to browse. Faculty will be in attendance to chat about some of the amazing educational opportunities that exist.

“This is one of the highlights of our year at Selkirk College,” said Byers.

“Getting to meet and speak with students from our region who want to take advantage of the outstanding opportunities available in their home communities is really important and at the heart of our overall college mission.”

There will important information provided about scholarships and financial aid which are available to students who study at Selkirk College. Understanding the daunting task ahead for those nearing the end of high school, there will also be help in filling out the college application.

Campus tours and free refreshments will be provided. There will be awesome prizes up for grabs including tuition certificates, gift cards and more.

The open house will take place on Tuesday, November 4 between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the main building on the Castlegar campus. For more information head to www.selkirk.ca/ open-house.

Prospective Selkirk College students are invited to come to the Castlegar Campus on November 4th to check out the wide array of opportunities that exist in more than 60 programs.

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