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A South Slocan company has assumed man-agement of Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license with plans to bring it back into compliance and eventually buy it.

Trevor Kanigan, general manager of a group of companies that includes Gold Island For-est Products, says their intention is to satisfy outstanding obligations to li� the license’s sus-pension.

“We’re in the process of getting that license running again,” he said in an interview. “We’re working with the Ministry of Forests to get it into a healthy state and a position to transfer ownership.”

Kanigan says the ministry has laid out criteria to remove the suspension, imposed in February for failure to meet forest-related obligations. He’s optimistic it will be at least partially restored soon, allowing limited-scale harvesting.

� e agreement, giving the as-yet-unnamed company exclusive rights to manage the license, took e� ect October 15. However, Meadow Creek Cedar’s sawmill isn’t part of the deal.

“At this point, we don’t have any plans for the mill itself,” Kanigan says. “� ere’s a very good chance at some point next year a� er break up we’ll look at options for a sort yard.”

Kanigan is aware residents have “strong feel-ings” about logs leaving the Lardeau Valley, but says neither past nor present owners have been

Happy HalloweenThe streets will be crawling with treat-seekers tonight as Nelson celebrates Halloween. Blewett Elementary School held a Halloween warm-up Friday night where kids had a chance to wear their costumes and take part in a variety of seasonal activities. For more photos from the night see Page 2. Sam Van Schie photo

New company takes on

Meadow Creek Cedar license

Forest Industry

L.V. Rogers Film Premiere’s � ursday Night

GREG NESTEROFFNelson Star Reporter

Story continues to ‘Some’ on Page 5

A movie about making Change

A� er two years, � e Change Agents is ready for the big screen. But the � lm —

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— isn’t just an L.V. Rogers project. In preparation for the premiere on � ursday, the major motion picture was � own to Belgium and shown to people from 30 countries.

� e Change Agents — orig-inally titled Project Turquoise Snow� ake — centres around

the story of 17-year-old Carly Duto� who has a Doukhobor activist background.

Duto� and her peers � nd themselves in the midst of family di� culties while

MEGAN COLENelson Star Reporter

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Whitewater taking aimVote for Local Ski Resort and Secure Our Spot on the Powder Map Nelson Nightlife

� ere’s no doubt that Nel-son and Rossland are great ski towns. But how do we stack up against other down-hill destinations across North America?

A new competition in Powder Magazine, dubbed the Ski Town � row Down, will soon reveal the answer to that question, as readers are given a chance to vote for their favourite hills.

In several rounds of com-petition, two ski hills will go head-to-head in an e� ort to collect the most votes and advance to the next round. � e � rst round of voting for Rossland/Nelson opens to-day.

“We hope everyone will go online and vote,” said White-water Ski Resort marketing and operations general man-ager Anne Pigeon. “If we can really get the town behind this, I think we could go all the way to the end and be named the best ski town in North America.”

� e recognition would be huge for Whitewater and Red Mountain, Pigeon said, particularly given how widely distributed Powder Magazine is. � e California-based glossy is read by some 300,000 skiers across North America.

“Getting our name in there as the best ski town, that’s something money can’t buy,” Pigeon said.

In today’s vote, Rossland/Nelson is up against Sugar-loaf, a ski hill in Maine, four hours south of Quebec City, which has gained recogni-tion for having the largest ski area east of the Rockies.

If we win this round, we’ll move on to a compe-tition against either White-

� sh Mountain in Montana or Whistler, November 28-29.

“I’d love to see us beat Whistler,” Pigeon said. “I think we can de� nitely stand up to the competition. We have something special here, that the big hills can’t com-pete with.”

� at something, she said, is the sense of community on the slopes.

“It’s all about the com-munity spirit of the hill and

the people who ski here,” she said.

“We have so many great supporters and if we can get them all to vote, and tell oth-ers to vote, I think we’ll kick butt in this competition.”

To vote, go to facebook.com/powdermagazine. For updates on how Whitewater is doing in the competition, friend “Whitewater Ski” on Facebook or follow @WH20 on Twitter.

More than a year a� er social media was used to identify culprits in the Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver, a local bar manger has found the same methods work equally well to � nd people causing trouble in his establishment.

Last week Ryan Martin, manager of Spirit bar, posted a photo on the company’s Facebook page of a man seen on the surveillance tape, and asked for the public’s help identifying the person.

Within � ve minutes of the photo going online, the man Martin was interested in � nding was on the phone with him.

“� e response was almost immediate,” Martin said. “I’d never used social media for anything like this before, so it was really an experiment to see what would happen.”

Martin was careful not to accuse the man of anything in the Facebook post and, when talking to the Star about the case, was similarly vague about the details.

Still, the Facebook post has received more than 100 people comments.

“It sparked a whole debate around video sur-veillance, mostly with one person arguing against it and everyone else defending it,” Martin said. “� ere were a whole lot of people who posted to say, ‘thank God, that’s not me.’”

Martin explained it was a rare case that prompted him to turn to Facebook for help, and he doesn’t expect to make a regular habit of it.

“We don’t have a lot of problems in the bar,” he said. “But I think people should know that we do have security cameras in the club and they can’t get away with causing problems down there.”

Facebook post helps � ush out troublemaker

SAM VAN SCHIENelson Star Reporter


The Rossland/Nelson team is found in the Great White North bracket of Powder Magazine’s competition dubbed the Ski Town Throw Down. The contest asks readers to vote on their favourite place to ski. Voting opens today with the local mountains going up against Sugarloaf in the � rst round. Bob Hall photo

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� e City of Nelson hosted an open house last week as it works towards the im-plementation of the City’s Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan.

More than 50 Nelson resi-dents attended as the work-ing group for the downtown portion of the master plan sought community feedback on the suggested plans.

Part of the plan is for the Hall Street corridor which connects the downtown to the waterfront.

As city manager Kevin Cormack indicated in his presentation, creating a gateway at the intersection of Highway 3A and Hall Street is an important part of the vision.

Attendees were divided into tables where they were invited to share their feed-back and concerns.

Councillor Deb Kozak, who is also a member of the working group, was happy with the turnout.

“At my table the initial re-sponse to the plans were real-ly positive,” she said. “People

thought it was a good start to revitalizing that street and making it an appealing place.”

Kozak said some of the comments shared among her group were centred around public transportation.

“If we are encouraging pedestrian activity on the streets and making it conve-nient for people to walk, then public transportation needs to be a focal point as well,” she said.

Parking — which is rou-tinely a concern downtown — came up again at last week’s meeting, as residents wanted assurances they would have ample parking should they bring their cars downtown.

� e concerns around re-duced parking come as a re-sult of the master plan’s ideas for public spaces and plazas.

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and working group mem-ber Tanya Finley said her group had concerns around the maintenance of the sug-gested public spaces.

“If we are going to build some places for people to sit and to be pedestrian friendly, are the same things that hap-pened with the Baker Street amenity areas going to hap-pen there too?” Finley asked.

Kozak said it is important to form partnerships with business owners like Finley as the plan moves forward.

Other partnerships the city and working group are looking at developing are with property owners like those of the West Arm Plaza.

“� ey saw some real ad-vantages into upgrading that little plaza and making it an appealing place,” said Kozak. “Having the mixed residen-

tial option was of interest to some people as well. We need to engage the property own-ers of all of these places and there seems to be support for that.

“Anything that is going to upgrade that centre walkway down to the waterfront is go-ing to be important.”

As a business owner on Hall Street, Finley said the improvements suggested are “very important.”

“If you go down the main highway, at no point are we being engaged to drive up to Baker Street where our busi-nesses are and at no point are we being drawn down to the waterfront,” she said.

“� ose are two things that draw people here and if we can encourage more tourism through this than I think that is vital.”

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Continued from Page 1able to � gure out the right log for the mill. Still, they’re open to working with an-other party.

“We’re not prepared to take on another processing facility ourselves, but there is enough � bre between this license and the Kaslo Com-munity Forest to support an-other plant,” he said.

Kanigan expects their op-eration to consume 20 to 30 per cent of the timber vol-ume from the license while the rest will be le� to the open market.

He also said they are iden-tifying the company’s numer-ous liabilities — which in-clude over $100,000 owed in � nes and back wages — and developing a business plan to address them.

“We’re aware of the liabili-ties and prepared to look af-ter them,” he said.

According to Kanigan, last May they approached Mead-

ow Creek Cedar owner Dale Kooner with an o� er to buy the mill and license. Kooner told them another party was interested in the land and buildings, so they restricted the negotiations to the forest license, and reached a lease-to-purchase agreement giv-ing them full control pending the ownership transfer.

Kanigan said it also put the Ministry of Forests more at ease.

“My take was the provin-cial government was worried about giving the license to someone else and having them say ‘Too much here, here’s your license back.’ � e ministry needs a comfort level that the business plan is sound.”

Kanigan said district for-est manager Garth Wiggill has been “very supportive” of their e� orts: “� is is very much a partnership to solve a big problem. � ere is genu-ine concern for the license

from the ministry perspec-tive.”

He said they’ve so far gen-erated three or four positions in the Kaslo area and hired former Meadow Creek Ce-dar forester Rod Arnold as woodlands manager.

“We’ve worked with Rod for nine of the 10 years we’ve been in business. So we have a long, strong relationship with him.”

Arnold is presently evalu-

ating the company’s summer planting, which was sup-posed to be completed by mid-August.

“� e standard of plant-ing might not be as high as we’d like,” Kanigan said, “but I know a good e� ort’s been made.”

Despite the many prob-lems associated with the license, Kanigan says an as-sured local � bre source for their mill makes it worth the time and e� ort to sort out.

He stressed their company has a much di� erent outlook than the present ownership.

“We’re local, we’ve been around for a decade, and are working with people who are comfortable with the cred-ibility we’ve established,” he said.

“Our intention is to make sure it is a healthy and suc-cessful license. We’re hon-oured to be part of bringing it back. We enjoy taking on unique challenges.”

� e new land and tim-ber management company formed to manage Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license is part of a group of a� liated South Slocan companies in-cluding Gold Island Forest Products, Selkirk Truss, and Sentinel Enterprises.

“We started our sawmill 10 years ago in the spring,” says general manager Trevor Kanigan.

“We’ve taken our three-person business — myself, my dad, and my brother — and grown it into about 40 people.”

� ey have since added a dry kiln and truss plant and over the last year and a half vastly improved the sawmill, which produces specialty lumber.

In January, Kaslo’s mayor and council approached them about economic de-velopment opportunities in the area.

“� ey were familiar with us and our history — they’d seen the success of our busi-nesses through some tough times in the forest industry,” Kanigan says.

In April they met to dis-cuss a project being de-

veloped by the Southern Interior Beetle Action Com-mittee targeting the Kaslo/Meadow Creek corridor. � at led them to look at the as-sets of Meadow Creek Cedar, from whom they used to buy � bre, both before and a� er the company’s sale to Surrey blueberry farm owner Dale Kooner in 2005.

“� e license has been ne-glected,” says Kanigan. “It � ts well with our sawmill. We want to create some stability in terms of log supply for our plant as well as opportunities to put people back to work in that area.”

Meadow Creek Cedar’s license is suspended due to a backlog of forestry-related

obligations, but Kanigan says they plan to deal with them.

“We know the Meadow Creek license and mill are a mess. But based on the fact key people in that area have invited us and our good re-lationships with contractors, we’re looking forward to put-ting some stability back in those communities.”

Some positions already created in Kaslo area

Meadow Creek Cedar

Trevor Kanigan of South Slocan’s Gold Island Forest Products hopes to rehabilitate Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license.

GREG NESTEROFFNelson Star Reporter

“Our intention is to make sure it is a healthy and

successful licence. We’re honoured to be part of bringing

it back.”Trevor Kanigan

Gold Island Forest Products

Greg Nesteroff photo

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Editor: Bob HallPublisher: Chuck Bennett Editorial

The building blocks of education are es-sential. Reading, writing and arithme-tic remain the vital tools young people

need to succeed in life.� ankfully that’s not the only learning tak-

ing place in our schools. On a daily basis, the most inspiring teachers are providing students the little extras that propel young minds in unexpected directions.

On the front page of today’s paper you can read about � ursday’s premiere of � e Change Agents taking place at the Capitol � eatre � ursday night. In production for more than two years, the project was sparked by L.V. Rogers English teacher Robyn Sheppard.

Over the course of the last 24 months � e Change Agents has touched many young lives, teaching them skills and giving them knowl-edge that you don’t � nd in textbooks. It’s that kind of bonus level of learning that provides the extra fuel students need to cut through the basics.

In presenting this story, Star reporter Me-gan Cole spoke with Grade 12 student Alecia Maslechko who has been with � e Change Agents project since she was in Grade 10. Introduced to the fascinating world of movie making by Sheppard, Maslechko has now set her sights on a career in the industry. Without the extra e� ort put in by her teacher, it may never have happened.

Each and every school day, teachers � ll young minds with information we hope will serve them well in whatever path they choose. It’s when a teacher adds inspiration to infor-mation that a real di� erence in a young life is made even more possible.

Making Change in the classroom

This past spring, LA Times travel writer Christopher Reyn-

olds described Nelson as “a college town that has misplaced its univer-sity” (nelsonstar.com/news/131998868.html). Unbeknowst to Reynolds, Nelson once was a uni-versity town. But Nelson’s university wasn’t so much misplaced as it was taken away a� er the Bennett government closed David � ompson University in 1984.

Now, in 2012, condi-tions might be ripe to push for Nelson to once again become a university town.

In a recent submission (rucbc.ca/pdfs/2012-10-18-submission-to-standing-committee.pdf) to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services of the Legislative Assembly of BC, the Research Uni-versities’ Council of British Columbia called for the creation of up to 11,000 new spaces for post-sec-ondary students by 2020. � is call to action cites projections for BC’s labour market, which estimate that approximately one million job openings will become available in the province over the next de-cade, and that the demand for workers will outstrip supply by almost 62,000 people. Of that number, at least 15,000 will require a university degree, and another 17,000 will require a two-year college diploma or trade certi� cate.

� e takeaway from this is clear. If BC wants to stay competitive we have to step up our game with regards to education. Ac-cording to the Research Universities’ Council, we

have to reverse the cur-rent $50 million in cuts to BC’s post-secondary institutions, and increase funding by approximately $130 million to create and support those 11,000 new spaces.

� e economic case for regional support of a uni-versity in Nelson is a no-brainer. Selkirk College is already one of the region’s biggest employers, so we already know that there are signi� cant economic bene� ts from supporting such a venture. Aside from the creation of new jobs that would bring quali� ed faculty and sta� to town, there is an opportunity to create hundreds of posi-tions for faculty, adminis-trative, and support sta� as the institution grows, not to mention the ripple e� ect of thousands of stu-dents coming to town on the hunt for food, hous-ing, and entertainment. And the economic bene� ts extend beyond the imme-diate. � ere is signi� cant research to support the fact that local economies bene� t from the spill-over of these so-called “knowl-edge factories”, which fuel growth of local business and industry fed by the research and development conducted at these institu-tions.

So why is Nelson a good candidate for a university? Well, aside from the fact that Nelson is geographi-cally well positioned to serve the southeast inte-rior of the province with a university, it’s arguably a town that any univer-sity student would love to call home. Recognized internationally as a funky, youthful, easy-to-get-around place with loads

of entertainment options, including an outstanding music scene and easy ac-cess to world-class out-door recreation, Nelson’s reputation is a huge draw for students throughout BC, across Canada, and around the world.

It might seem far-fetched to think that any grassroots campaign to lobby for the creation of a new university could be successful, but that’s ex-actly how Prince George’s University of Northern BC came into being (unbc.ca/unbchistory/index.html). Founded in 1987, a Prince George-based organiza-tion called the Interior University Society, worked at a local level to foster the political momentum to support the plan. Every town, village, city, cham-ber of commerce, school board, and community group in the area wrote letters of support. Local politicians at the federal and provincial levels got involved, and 16,000 citizens not only signed a petition, they paid $5 for the privilege to do so, which helped fund a study that demonstrated the feasibility of creating a university in the north. By 1990, legislation was passed that created UNBC, and within four years the Prince George campus was ceremonially opened by Queen Elizabeth, and 1,500 students enrolled

that September. � e stu-dent population has since grown to over 4,000.

Back to the present. Just because the Research Universities’ Council of BC has called for more funding doesn’t mean the government will act, and it certainly doesn’t mean that, if or when they do act, they will start building new institutions.

But if our government does consider investing in growing post-secondary education in our province, they will look for ways to maximize return on investment (or at least they should), so it makes sense to pair any plan to develop the province’s post-sec-ondary system alongside regional economic devel-opment initiatives, where that money can not only help BC meet its need for a highly skilled workforce, but also help us diversify our local economies.

So how do we start a movement to create an in-stitution that has the power to alter the course of the region’s evolution over the next century? Well, � rst, we have to decide whether or not this is something that Nelson and the surround-ing region wants to get behind. A� er that, there is no roadmap for something like this, but in the case of UNBC, it took a small but committed group of regional and business lead-ers to recognize the value of the endeavour and set about rallying the citizenry to make it happen. As they say, big things have small beginnings.

John Paolozzi recently le� his job with CBC Radio 3 to move with his family to Nelson

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� ere have been a couple letters recently coming out on the side of either the players or the owners in the contro-versial NHL lockout. I would like to o� er another perspec-tive which does not neces-sarily support either side and in fact is from someone who is not really that much of a hockey fan.

� e key point to remem-ber is that people get paid according to their economic bene� t to society, not their social bene� t to society, which is why professional athletes get paid more than doctors. � e discussion seems to centre around “mil-lionaires � ghting with bil-lionaires,” but the economic impact of a professional sports franchise goes much further than that.

� ere are the direct em-ployees at the venues, main-tenance and custodial sta� , concessions, security, gates etc. that probably number in the hundreds. But it goes further: there are the bars and restaurants that rely on

game-day crowds, the wait-ers, chefs and bartenders, the people who make the beer and the people who truck it to the destination. � ese are all local jobs.

� ere is the sports para-phernalia that can be found in thousands of stores all over the country. Granted, some of the merchandise comes from overseas but it still represents sales for the store owners and those stores have employees. � ere are TV crews. It takes a lot of people to televise a game. One could go on and on — the economic tentacles of a sports franchise reach into places you wouldn’t normally think of. And all of those people who have em-

ployment because of a sports franchise spend money, and so the spin o� continues.

One does not have to be a sports fan to realize the huge economic impact of a profes-sional sports franchise. It is the owners who take the risk and the players who play the game who make a franchise successful. And as long as there are millions of people going to the stadiums and watching on TV (advertisers spend their advertising bud-get where the most people are watching) then profes-sional athletes will continue to make huge salaries, owners will continue to make pro� ts and one could argue that they are worth it because without them the franchise would not exist.

So the next time someone says that no athlete is worth a multi-million dollar contract just to play a game, think about how many people are supporting their families and enjoying a lifestyle as a result.

Ralph TomlinSlocan Park

One does not have to be a sports fan to realize the huge economic impact of a professional sports franchise.

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I’m writing because the citizens of Canada need to act quickly to prevent Prime Minister Stephen Harper from pushing an extremely dangerous piece of legislation through parliament without a single debate or vote.

It’s called the Canada-China Foreign Investment Partnership Agreement (FIPA) and its purpose is to open the door to massive Chinese companies buying out Canadian natural resource companies. Under FIPA, China’s companies can sue any Canadian gov-ernment (federal, provincial or municipal) in secret, outside the Canadian court system, for anything our governments might do that could limit these companies’ pro� ts. And FIPA deals would last for 31 years! During which time China’s companies could challenge Canadian e� orts to create jobs, protect our environment, build healthy communities, keep wages up, etc. etc., while we the taxpayers foot the bill. We’ve already spent hundreds of billions on similar fall-out from NAFTA. Right now Belgium is looking at a $3 billion suit because of a deal similar to FIPA.

Harper is an oil junkie trying to sell o� Canadian sovereignty to pay for his next � x. We must not en-able him. Stop FIPA!

Bessie WappNelson

Harper selling out Canada with trade deal

Bad deal for Canada� irty-one years is a long time for

Canada to commit to a trade deal that Canadians haven’t even had a chance to debate or � nd out the details.

For 31 years Canada can get sued by the Chinese if we threaten any of their potential earnings by limiting their business in Canada. For 31 years the Chinese government will have more rights than Canadians to determine what happens to our environment in our own country.

Even if we vote in a bene� cial gov-ernment next time that puts the priority on training Canadians instead of hiring temporary Chinese slave workers, the Conservative government is by law locking we Canadians into a deal that we cannot get out of without funneling all our taxpayer dollars into court � nes.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is committing economic treason through Canada-China Foreign Investment Part-nership Agreement (FIPA) and we don’t seem to be able to stop him.

People are not going to accept this. Lawyers, we need you now.

Susan EyreYahk

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After being closed to the public for three summers, one of West Kootenay’s chief geological attractions may reopen to tours next year.

Hugh Ackroyd, the area parks supervisor, says a proposal has been submit-ted to operate the caves.

As part of the permitting process, ads are appearing in the Star stating that BC Parks intends to issue a 10-year permit for a com-mercial guiding service, “with an emphasis on pub-lic safety, education, and conservation of the natural features.”

Ackroyd wouldn’t name

the prospective operator but said it’s a Nelson man with extensive caving ex-perience, who moved here

a few years ago.“I deal with him through

another part of my work,” Ackroyd said. “He said

would you mind if I got the key to Cody Caves? After-ward, he said what do you think about me doing the

operation? I said great.”The Cody Caves have

been shut since the fall of 2009 after the former guide said he couldn’t afford to run them due to fees im-posed on him through his operating permit.

Kevin Stanway was un-happy the money wasn’t directly reinvested in the park and wasn’t willing to increase his tour price of $18 per person.

Despite advertising, BC Parks couldn’t find another operator, so the caves north of Ainsworth have been off limits ever since.

The terms of the new permit would be the same as with the previous opera-tor, but Ackroyd expects the business model to be a

bit different.“He realizes having

someone up there all the time is a bit hit and miss. I think he’s looking at more of a web-based booking system.”

Ackroyd says barring any strong objections, tours could resume start-ing early next July. He added the forestry road to the caves is in “reasonable” shape. A steep section just before the parking lot has sloughed, but he described it as “pretty minor.”

The limestone caves, named for prospector Henry Cody who reput-edly discovered them in the 1890s, have been pro-tected as a provincial park since 1966.

Cody Caves may reopen to the public in 2013

A woman who walked onto the orange bridge one night last week wearing only a housecoat was pulled to safety and taken to hospital.

Nelson police said in a news release they re-ceived the call about 10:30 p.m. As they were en route, “numerous” other 911 calls came in about the woman on the outer deck clinging to the bridge railing.

With the help of some passersby, the woman was rescued and taken to Kootenay Lake Hospi-tal to be assessed under the Mental Health Act.

“Without the assistance of the people who reported [the incident] and others who stayed to help officers this event could have had a tragic ending,” Acting Sgt. Paul Bayes said.

Police respond to mall scenesPolice were kept busy responding to distur-

bances at Chahko Mika Mall on Thursday. Offi-cers made two separate trips to the mall, making single arrests on each call.

First police arrested a 34-year-old drunk man who was screaming and swearing at people out-side Save-On-Foods around 2:30 p.m.

Later, then went back and found a 23-year-old, possibly under the influence of street drugs, making a scene in the food court around 6:45 p.m.

Both men were held by police until sober and charged with disturbing the peace. Neither are allowed back on mall property.

Sheriff collars drunkBooze was also the cause of a Wednesday

evening arrest on Government Road.At about 5:30 p.m. a man staggered across

the road, narrowly missing a sheriff ’s transport vehicle that happened to be driving by. The man was known to police and sheriffs, and was due to appear in court soon on charges stemming from alcohol abuse.

Woman rescued from Nelson bridgeNelson Star Staff

West Kootenay Parks

GreG NesteroffNelson Star Reporter

Senior parks ranger Tom Roos crawls through the Cody Caves, which have not been open to the public since 2009. Tours could be re-established next summer. photo courtesy BC Parks


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Community organizations Play table tennis Wednes-

days (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett Elementary School, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739

Want to get a little dancing in on Halloween? Looking for somewhere to show off that amazing costume you’ve been slaving over since last year? On Wednesday, Oc-tober 31 the Vallican Whole Community Centre will be hosting a dance that’ll let your inner artist flaunt itself loudly. The doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8. Tickets are $10 advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are on sale online at the vallican-whole.com, at Otters books in Nelson and at Gaia Tree Foods in Winlaw. For more information call 250-226-7957 or visit the website. The Vallican Whole can be found deep in the Slocan Valley and the first turnoff from High-way 6 will be at Passmore. Direction signs will be out to help you get the rest of the way.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church is offering tea and talent on Saturday, Novem-ber 3 at 1 to 3 p.m. Admis-sion is $5. Tea, sandwiches and cookies will be served with a smile.

Showcasing beautifully handcrafted and fairly trad-ed jewelry from the Maya skills women’s co-operative of Guatemala for sale. Join us for a presentation by Julio Cocho, founder of the co-op-erative and author of Voices Breaking the Silence of Utit-lan, delicious desserts and refreshments, and Jesse Lee on classical guitar. The event takes place on Saturday, No-vember 3 at 7 p.m. and the United Church. Tickets are

$5 and available at Cottons Clothing.

Political update with Avi Melamed titled The Mid-dle East in 2012: Winds of Change in the Quicksand, the Arab Awakening, Israel and the Region. Sunday, Novem-ber 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western in Nelson. Free to the public.

All seniors welcome to

the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further in-formation, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Next Wild and Wacky Wednesday at the Nelson library! Create and Recycle with sculpey (clay) and a cool recycled crafts. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 7. Wild and Wacky Wednesday is a open to ages 12 and up. Snacks and prizes too. Drop in, bring a friend, play board games or do homework. All are wel-come. For more information email [email protected] or call 250-505-5683.

Take Back the Night will be held on Wednesday, No-vember 7 at 5:30 p.m. Meet at the corner of Baker and Hall streets (near Sidewind-ers) and march through the streets to take a stand against violence against women. There will be an opening and closing circle, open to all genders. The march is for self-identified women and children only. Bring your sto-ries, banners, signs, musical instruments and chants. For more information call the

Nelson Women’s Centre at 250-352-9916 or nelsonwo-menscentre.com.

On Sunday, November 18 the Nelson Grans to Grans are serving an African Din-ner at the Nelson United Church. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a silent auction, entertain-ment by local artists, and there will be a marketplace. Tickets are on a sliding scale of $15-20 each for adults and $10 each for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be purchased at Cottons on Baker and Sensations Dress Shop on Josephine. We look forward to seeing you there.

On November 24, Annie’s Boutique going to have their fifth annual Take it Off Day party at the Nelson Trad-ing Company. All it takes is eight inches. An eight inch pony tail, that is! Start plan-ning now to take it off with us in November. Through this event and the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, you have the power to pass along a meaningful gift to a woman undergoing treat-ment for cancer (at no cost to her). Just call or visit us at Annie’s Boutique before the event to register.

WorkshopsLiving with chronic pain?

Need answers? There are many approaches to manag-ing chronic pain. Join Com-munity First Health Co-op on Tuesday, November 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and get answers to your questions. The speakers are Dr. Joel Kailia, physician, and Mark McBride, pharmacist. The presentation will be held at the Community First Health Co-op. Space is limited. To register call 1-866-414-7766.

Is chronic or acute pain part of your life? Have you

considered acupuncture as a treatment but not pur-sued getting it done? Here is a chance to find our more about the use of acupuncture to treat acute or chronic pain. Community First Health Coop’s next education ses-sion on Wednesday, Novem-ber 14, from 12 to 1 p.m. will be with Shauna Roberston from Acupuncture and Nat-ural Health Clinic at CFHC. Bring your lunch and join us for the free education session in Robertson’s clinic on the first floor at 518 Lake Street.

The Nelson Hospice grief support series is open to anyone experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. Facilitated by trained hospice volunteers, topics will include: The needs of a mourner; why grieving is different for everyone; common myths about the grieving process; resources and tools for finding hope and healing our hearts. The series runs Thursdays from November 25 to December 20 from 10 a.m. to noon in the multipurpose room in the public health building at 33 Victoria Street. There is no cost for the series, although donations are graciously ac-cepted. Pre-registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

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Taize’ Service, Sunday, No-vember 4 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. A service of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation.

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On Saturday, November 3, the Eleos Centre will be showing the multi-award-winning documentary, Nefari-ous, Merchant of Souls at the Central School gymnasium. For tickets call Eleos Centre at 250-352-0300 or email at [email protected]. Advanced tickets are $10 or tickets are available at the door for $12.

musicTake your turn in the spotlight, or

enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages on Wednesdays at The Royal. Talk to Este-van to sign up for a timeslot during the night. The music starts at 8:30 p.m.

Halloween at the Whole. Journey out to the Vallican Whole in the Slocan Valley on Wednesday, October 31 and maybe pass through the thin-veil for a magically spooky evening. Music will be by Stuck on Honey from Revelstoke and promises to be a loud foot-stomp-ing event. The whole family is welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8. Need info? Check out vallican whole.com

The Royal presents The National Steel “Blues Emergency” Tour with Morgan Davis and Doc Maclean on Thursday, November 1. The National Steel “Blues Emergency” Tour is a one time pairing of two of Canada’s best known and most travelled blues story-tellers and entertainers, probably not covered by your provincial or territo-rial health plan. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime approx 8 p.m.

Kashoo has a new album. Join The Royal for their album release party on Friday, November 2. DJ Rhapsody is also on the bill. Tickets are $5 to $10 on a sliding scale at the door. Doors open 8 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre season series is proud to presents James Keelaghan’s 25th anniversary tour as it stops in Nelson on Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m. Buy tickets for this musical feast online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or charge by phone 250-352-6363. Tickets are $25 for

adults or $20 for season package holders and full time student. Follow the Capitol on Facebook and see all their events on their website. Trust your Capitol Theatre to bring to you world-class musicians!

Plants and Animals are at Spiritbar on November 2. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel and doors open at 10 p.m.

Opening Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions on Saturday, No-vember 3 is The Orchestral Savages, an alt-folk duo based in the Slocan Valley. Next up is Michael Guthrie back from the Seattle area, founder of the Kaslo Langham Cultural Society and the Village Green Cafe. Closing act is The Chimney Swallows composed of two touring singer/songwriters, Corwin Fox and Raghu Lokanathan.

Smalltown DJs are at Spiritbar on November 3. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel and doors open at 10 p.m.

Hey Ocean! is back at The Royal on November 3. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Fish and Bird are at The Royal on November 6. Doors open at 9 p.m. There is no cover.

The Royal is proud to present one very big night of music with Juno Award winner Dan Mangan and very special guests, Rural Alberta Ad-vantage and The Abrams Brothers, Wednesday, November 7! Last Sep-tember Dan Mangan’s third album Oh Fortune came out to widespread critical acclaim. The Rural Alberta Advantage played a sold out headlining show at the Royal last year and we are beyond excited to welcome them back also. Add the Abrams Brothers into the mix and you’ve got a monstrous evening of some of Canada's best music. Tickets will go fast, so get yours while you can! Tickets are $35 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime approx. 8 p.m.

The CunninLynguists are at Spiritbar

on November 9 with guests. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

ill.Gates and Jay Fay are at Spiritbar on November 10. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

The Kaslo Concert Society pres-ents Cappella Artemisia on Monday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. This 10-voice female chorus from Italy sings music composed by 16th and 17th century nun. Tickets for this extraordinary performance are available at Figments in Kaslo or at the door on the night of the concert. Single tickets are $22. Seasons passes for the remaining four concerts are a bargain at $80. School-age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. Information at 250-366-4623 or [email protected]

At the PubJoin the Ymir Hotel’s country and

bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

Steal away with the hoodlums! Come to the Dam Inn on Friday nights for some of your favourite tunes, a seafood special and other fine eats and drinks. There will be music by Pauline Lamb aka Molly Malone, Marvin Walker kickin’ the ol’ travellin’ case and Glen Martin of Tuques and Von Butcher fame on mandolin and the guitbox. Things get going at 8 p.m. Minors wel-come.

lectureAs part of Pedal Magazine’s Cycling

the Pacific Ring of Fire part 3: Full Circle pan-Canadian lecture series, the two globetrotters on wheels will stop over in Nelson to present their inspi-rational and captivating expedition ac-count at the United Church on Tuesday November 6 at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at The Sacred Ride and Gericks.

literAtureAuthor Larry Jacobsen will be at Ot-

ter Books on November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Jacobsen will be signing copies of

his book Salmo Stories. With over 460 superb photographs the book provides the reader with vivid insights into, and an appreciation of BC pioneer life beginning about 1890. These stories will leave the reader with a sense of just how physically and mentally tough people had to be to survive in a wilderness community far from family, friends, and access to common amenities.

VisuAl ArtsDouglas Noblet is currently showing

his aerial photographs and prints of the West Kootenay at the Capitol Theatre lobby. The exhibition runs through December 4. Check out the wild-air photography Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Capitol at 421 Victoria Street. The images in the exhibition are a result of several years of aerial exploring. All work is for sale — a perfect present.

Local visual artist Rachel Yoder will be giving an artist talk on her latest body of work, Memento Mori. There will be an opportunity to view the work and to create your own pattern based on your answers to the questions about death, dying and living that are embed-ded in the abstract canvases. The talk will take place at Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West Richards Street in Nelson on Saturday, November 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

A new art show at Oso Negro Café starting November 1 will feature the fine art nature and landscape photog-raphy of local photographer Colin Payne. During his time working in local newspapers, Payne practiced the art of photojournalism and developed a habit of carrying his camera with him all the time so he wouldn’t miss any great im-ages or important moments. The im-ages featured on the walls of Oso Negro throughout November will include scenes from around Nelson, intimate nature shots of flowing water and small animals, as well as more abstract outdoor imagery. His images will also be going on the walls of Gallery 378 beneath the Craft Connection later in November. He will also be selling his work at the Kootenay Artisans’ Market in Nelson on December 7, 8 and 9, as well as at Christ-mas by the Lake in Silverton on Novem-ber 30 and December 1 and 2.


NewsValuable experience for students

Continued from Page 1coming of age in an era envi-ronmental degradation that has not ever been faced by previous generations.

As the cast and crew of The Change Agents prepare for the big screen debut, the silver screen seems to be domi-nated by themes which have inspired the film.

“What we’re finding as we share this story internation-ally, is that what we’re doing as Canadians matters,” said executive producer JoAnn Lowell. “The fact that many Canadians care and have a different opinion that what our government is doing around the tarsands and hav-ing no national water policy shows that Canadians care.”

Lowell said as she brought the film to Belgium to be viewed by a test audience, people were in tears and ap-proached her afterwards ask-ing how the could be come a Change Agent.

In partnership with the premiere of the film, a web-site will be launched promot-ing a social campaign asking how you are a change agent.

“It’s not just a high school production that we made and is watched once,” said Lowell. “That’s what a lot of people may have thought because it is was little baby, and now this will premiere on Thurs-day and show the community what we have spent the last two years focusing on.”

Producer Alecia Maslech-ko began the journey with The Change Agents in Grade 10 as a student in writer and director Robyn Sheppard’s LVR film class.

Sheppard created the class as a way to train students under the membership of people who had worked in

film and television.For six month the students

learned about the various facets of film and from the first day. Maslechko said she was hooked.

“I thought it was so inter-esting, fun and thrilling to be on set, and not acting as I had normally done,” she said. “Now acting seems like a minor role compared to the work the backstage people have to do.”

It wasn’t just the love of the work on the project Maslechko enjoyed, but also the message behind it.

Unlike movies such as An Inconvenient Truth, The Change Agents focuses on the voice of the youth driving change.

Maslechko said the fiction-al story of the movie makes the message more accessible to the general public.

“I think it’s very important that youth are the focus in this film, seeing as youth are the future,” she said. “We are the ones that have to fix-up the earth and whatever choices our generation makes is going to make or break what happens in the future.”

Both Lowell and Maslech-ko said the themes behind The Change Agents are driven by a sense of urgency where people are questioning the status quo of what is being done on the planet.

“Whatever we do and end up deciding is really what is going to decide the future of the earth,” said Maslechko. “I think by showing adults who have either helped create the situation we’re in or ones who have helped fight previously, it could be inspiring for some of them to see that the youth really do care.”

As the audience follows

the story of the characters, they will see the relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter. But they will also see the changing relationship between Dutoff and her environment.

“They are coming of age and are being handed a world that’s environmental degraded,” said Lowell. “No other generation has ever been given that. I — as an older person to these young generations — say shame on us, what have we done. This is not the way. No other species on the earth would do this to their younger generations.”

As the film was shown in Europe, it was simultaneously translated in six different lan-guages, and Lowell said after it had finished the translators were in tears.

“The beauty of this film, and I see this in life, I am surrounded by a lot of really great young people and our young people are often elders in young bodies and they are saying wake up and do something and if you don’t do something, we are going to do something,” said Lowell.

In addition to the inter-national, social and environ-mental impact of the film, the experience has also effected the futures of the students involved.

During the summer, Maslechko had the opportu-nity to travel to Vancouver and work for three weeks in an animation studio.

“I have heard of a couple other possibilities of me working there again. They aren’t confirmed yet,” she said. “It is opening doors for me which is very exciting.”

A scene from The Change Agents that includes a host of local young talent on screen and behind the scenes.

Story continues to Page 13

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NOTICE OF TENDERJANITORIAL CONTRACT

Tenders are invited for the performance of Janitorial Services for the Regional District of Central Kootenay Of ce Building located at 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC. The total oor area is 12,260 square feet contained on one level. Additional details and sample documents must be obtained from Randy Matheson, Administrative Assistant/Researcher, Regional District of Central Kootenay, 202 LakesideDrive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4. Phone: 352-8153. Email: [email protected] contract is for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2013 and expiring midnight December 31, 2015. A tour of the facility will be conducted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. and all parties interested in submitting a tender must attend. Proof of bonding, liability insurance, WCB coverage, and business licensing will be required from the successful tenderer.The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The Regional District of Central Kootenay reserves the right to waive minor defects in any tender and to reject any or all tenders, and to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, having regard to price, operational and technical criteria. Tenders should be marked “Tender - Janitorial Contract” and must be received at the Regional District of Central Kootenay Of ce by no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012 at which time and place they will be publicly opened.

Randy Matheson, Administrative Assistant/ResearcherRegional District of Central Kootenay202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4Phone: (250) 352-8153 or 1-800-268-7325Fax: (250) 352-9300 Email: [email protected]

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‘Not just for hippies living in the bush’Continued from Page 12

While Maslechko was in-volved in the creation of the film from pre-production to post-production, it was the final stages she found most interesting.

“I’m one of the few stu-dents who worked through the post-production,” she said. “Most of the people were involved with the film-ing on set, but I’ve really enjoyed the afterwards stuff with the media, the editing and just being part of the producers. It’s been a really interesting journey.”

As a teenager growing up in a world of the tarsands, Enbridge Pipeline and the BP oil spill, Maslechko thinks it is important to have a film like The Change Agents that makes the mes-sage accessible to her peers.

“I have friends in Calgary who aren’t being taught any-thing about these issues,” she said. “Many of them know about the tarsands, but don’t have any clue about what’s really going on and the impact of them. I think it’s an important thing to share with people in an interesting way.”

Maslechko, who is now in Grade 12, is hoping after she graduates this year she will head off to Vancouver for a year at the Vancouver Film School and hopefully eventually Los Angeles.

The Change Agents will premiere on Thursday night at the Capitol Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Public Washroom in Rosemont Built in Eco-Friendly Manner

The new eco-friendly public washroom is now open at Art Gibbon Memorial Park in Rose-mont.

The structure is built entirely from natural, and mostly locally sourced, materials. The 12-inch thick walls are made from clay and wood chips, sealed with natural plaster, and covered by a timber frame shelter to protect it from the elements.

On the roof, amid trays of se-dum plants, a solar panel collects energy to power interior lights and heat water for the sink in the single bathroom stall. If the panel collects more energy than it needs, the excess can be sold back to the grid. Alternately, power from the grid can be used when the panel can’t store enough sunlight.

“Ultimately the building net-zero in its energy consumption,” explained Don Willems, struc-tural engineer for the project.

He and others who worked on the structure offered tours of the finished product earlier this month. The way all of them talk about the project, you can tell building it was a labour of love.

Throughout last summer, a number of workshops were held for people interested in helping construct the building and learn-ing about the green building ma-terials being utilized.

“Frankly, we needed a lot of

volunteer labour to get the proj-ect done,” Willems said.

Parts of the building process were quite labour intensive. The clay and wood chip bricks that insulate the walls, for example, had to be formed by hand, us-ing a method pioneered by Jo-ern Wingander (who has since found a brick press to speed up the process).

The hand-made bricks were only used in half the building, while a loose mixture of clay and mulch fill the rest of the exterior wall. A “truth window” was built

where the two insulation types intersect, offering a peek at how different they look.

“The loose material was faster to install, but the bricks offer more thermal mass,” Willems explained. “We used two differ-ent methods to see how each of the hold up over time.”

Willems said the cost of build-ing the washroom with natural materials cost the City “a little bit more” than what it would have spent on a traditional brick-and-mortar structure, but over time he expects that investment will

pay for itself.“The lifetime cost of running

the building will be less. You don’t have to pay anything to heat it and if something happens to the building, it’s easy to repair,” Wil-lems said.

“There’s a lot of people in this area experimenting with green building methods in their homes, and I think now having a public space built from natural materials will help people realize this is a very adequate building system. It’s not just for hippies living in the bush.”

Don Willems, Paula Kiss and Marc Brillon sit on the roof of the natural washroom at Art Gibbon Memorial Park. Included on the green roof is a solar panel, which collects enough energy to power the bathroom lights and hot water heater.


Sam Van Schie photo

Investing in Communitywww.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca

250-352-3643

PUTTING YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS

The Dental Access program helps low income community members in urgent need of dental care. See the difference between Norma Cavers’s teeth before treatment, and her smiling face afterwards! Osprey’s community fund generates income that supports local projects like this. With your help, we’re growing a community nest egg that will provide local benefi ts for good, forever.

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Donate an Alarm

Save a LifeTo help ensure that everyone in Nelson has access to a working smoke alarm, Nelson Fire Rescue and The Nelson Star are partnering to encourage YOU to donate a new smoke alarm to a resident in need! All you need to do is follow these 3 easy steps and you could be our big winner! For October, the prize is a Whitewater Cooks with Friends Cookbook. Good Luck!

1) Purchase a new smoke alarm from a local retailer (some have reduced pricing for residential smoke alarms)

2) Drop off the new alarm at the Nelson Star Offi ce (514 Hall Street) anytime from Monday – Friday between 8:30am & 5:00pm

3) Your name is automatically entered in our Monthly Draw for great prizes!

Executors & Estate Settlement Seminar

Wednesday, March 211:00 - 2:30 PM

Eagles Hall921 First St., Ladysmith

Call 250-245-5553 to register

SEATING IS LIMITED

Hosted by: Telford’s Burial and Cremation Centre

TOPICS:• How your executor can

save time and money on estate settlementfees

• Pros and cons of joint ownership

• What is probate? Is itwise to avoid it?

• Overview of capitalgains tax

• Cremation and burialpre-planning

• and much, much more

You should attend this complimentary seminar...if you have appointed an executor for your estate, or are named as an executor for someone else’s.

Thursday, November 087:00 – 8:30 PM

Hume Hotel422 Vernon Street, Nelson

Call 250-352-3613 to [email protected] IS LIMITED

Hosted by: Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.


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City Council’s Opening Act

Megan Cole photo

Nelson city council began last Monday’s committee of the whole meeting musically with a performance by gui-tarist Angello Sammartino. Mayor John Dooley asked Sammartino to perform in council chambers after hearing him at a local concert. Sammartino played two classical pieces in addition to an original piece inspired by a Seventh Street bus stop.

The Capitol Theatre Season Series Presents:

Friday November 2nd at 8PM

Tickets$25 - Adult$20 - Season Package

Full time Student

Buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.caCharge by phone: 250.352.6363

Juno Award winner!Canada’s fi nest singer-songwriter on

his 25th Anniversary Tour!

Nelson Hydro Customer AdvisoryMeter Replacement ProgramUpdate 2012

Nelson Hydro has nearly completed replacing all of the utility’s approximate 10,000 meters, with a program that began in 2004. Each year we replaced 1,500 – 2,000 residential meters and advised customers of the work being done. There are about 100 commercial meters remaining to be replaced this year to finish the program.

The old electro-mechanical meters are replaced with solid state digital meters, complete with a radio-read feature, and are not “smart” meters as utilized by other utilities. The new meters allow our meter reader to retrieve data from their vehicle, reducing the time required to read meters by about 95%, thus reducing labour costs. The meter transmits a secure signal to the Nelson Hydro mobile data collector and records customer consumption, as if it were read manually. The radio signal emitted is 900 MHz @ 150 milli-watts, which is far less than the safety limits of Health Canada. The signal transmission is 126 milli-seconds long and is repeated every 30 seconds.

There have been some media reports of new smart meters failing and causing house fires. This is not a smart meter issue, but rather an issue with the meter base where the meter base jaws are distorted and can cause overheating when any replacement meter is plugged-in.

Nelson Hydro has had a few similar instances where removal of the old meter uncovered a failure in the customer’s meter base. We deal with it immediately, and replace the meter base or components at Nelson Hydro’s cost. If we need to order parts for the meter base, we make it safe and plan for a service disconnection to repair.

We have had 6 meter base failures and no meter fires to date out of the 10,000 meters that have been changed.

Our meter change-out program is handled by certified trades’ persons who will immediately recognize problems and resolve them in a safe and professional manner.

Meter Jaws

The meter upgrade program has helped Nelson Hydro to maintain electricity rates amongst the lowest in Canada. Our rates are almost 1% lower than they would have been had we not implemented this meter replacement program. Please refer to our Nelson Hydro web site FAQ section for rate comparisons:

www.nelson.ca/nelsonhydro

Best Regards, Mike Amos, Nelson Hydro Operations Manager For more information, please contact: Nelson Hydro at 250-352-8240

Typical Residential Meter Base – Meter Inserted

Typical Residential Meter Base – Meter Removed


Community

Safeway helps beat the drum

During the month of Oc-tober, Safeway stores across Canada undertook a campaign for breast cancer research and awareness in conjunction with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The month in-cludes several fundraising efforts to support continued research to find a cure for this disease that affects many wom-en and men.

One of the challenges was to sell Pin Up calendars and the Nelson Safeway was the win-ner of the District 2 challenge organized by Canada Safeway Corporate.

The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons and the Nelson Breast Cancer Support Group acknowledged the work of Nel-son Safeway on October 20 and 21. They provided information about reducing risks through early detection, mammo-grams and local breast cancer support. In Nelson the Breast

Friends support group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Community’s First Health Co-op building (for more information contact Alice at 352-6223 or Nadine at 359-7777).

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons 2012 season was very success-ful participating in two Okana-

gan festivals. They finished in the Jade A Division in Pentic-ton with their best time ever of 2.22.56 for the 500 metre race. If anyone is interested in joining the team for the next season, please contact Judy Sheppard at 352-3254, Doro-thy Hatto at 551-3104 or Mary Walters at 352-3256.

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons

Earlier this month, the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons drummed their acknowl-edgement of Nelson Safeway and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation a long time supporter of the team.(L-R) Norm Thom (Nelson Safeway man-ager) and Diane Tulloch (Dragons team member), beat the drum.

SUBMITTEDSpecial to the Nelson Star

Businesses:Time to think Christmas!

Upcoming promotions in the Nelson Star:Shopping Spree • Gift Guide • Christmas Coupons • Christmas Greetings

Special Rates for multiple buys!Contact Karen or Selina for more details: 250.352.1890

Leaf Pick up from BoulevardsIt is that time of year when the City of Nelson has crews and equipment picking up boulevard tree leaves. City residents can assist by raking leaves off of the boulevard and onto the road, beside the curb. Leaves are to be loosely raked into a row (not in piles or in bags). Branches cannot be mixed in with the leaves. Once the leaves are raked, call the City Operations Department at 250-352-8238 to schedule leaf pickup.

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Nelson’s only housing co-operative marked its 20th anniversary this month.

Residents gathered to celebrate the benchmark with a midday barbecue. The event doubled as a Halloween party, as kids and adults tested their new costumes and compete for the title of best dressed be-fore taking a swing at the piñata strung from the swing set.

“There’s a real sense of community here. We know our neighbours and like to get together and do stuff like this as much as we can,” explained Shar-maine Gray, chair of the Links housing co-op board

of directors and a 13-year resident.

The 31 row houses man-aged by Links overlook Granite Pointe golf course in Rosemont. About 60 people of all ages and in-come levels live there. Eighteen of the units are subsidized based on in-come and the remainder are rented out for below-market prices.

When units become available, new tenants are selected by a committee.

“We look for people that will be a good fit and really want to be part of our little community,” Gray said.

Like members of any co-op, residents at Links buy member shares and are partial owners of the property during the time

they live there. They hold regular meetings and ev-eryone gets a say on how the property is run.

“We don’t have a land-lord telling us what we can or can’t do. We decide that as a group based on what’s best for everyone,” Gray said. “Everyone watches out for each other; we’re like a family in that way.”

The first 19 units in the complex were built in 1992, with funding from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and 12 more were added five years later, thanks to a grant from the BC Housing Commission.

Links is currently ac-cepting new member ap-plications. For information see linksco-op.com.

Links Housing Co-op

‘There’s a real sense of community here’

NELSON — It’s time to get your Mo on and show the world that you care about fight-ing one of our fiercest killers — cancer.

The Kootenay Army for Men’s Health is back again with mo-vember extravaganza!

They are a group of local individuals, male and female, who have come together under the banner of Movem-ber Canada to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically cancers af-fecting men.

Movember Canada is part of a worldwide movement that has helped to raise millions of dollars dedicated to cancer research.

Last year over 854,000 mo bros and mo sistas around the world got on board, raising $125.7 million. As a mo bro you will effectively become a walking, talking bill-board for the 30 days of November.

For more informa-tion visit their Facebook page: Kootenay Army for Men’s Health.


Residents of the Links Housing Co-op gathered this month for a celebration of 20 years. The co-op is in Rosemont adjacent to the Granite Pointe golf course. Sam Van Schie photo

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If you haven’t already winterized your home and property, here are some tips from Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the City of Nelson.

Prevent Plumbing Freezes• Locate your homes water shut off valve in the event you need to shut it off

in an emergency.

• Drain all garden hoses, and put them in a dry location for the winter.

• Shut off the valve for outside water.

• Insulate exposed plumbing pipes.

• Drain air conditioner pipes, and if your air conditioner has a water shut off valve, turn it off.

• If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 10oC (50oF).

Check the Exterior, Doors and Windows• Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them.

• Use weather stripping around doors and caulking around windows to prevent cold air from entering the home.

• If your home has a basement, consider protecting the window wells by covering them with plastic shields.

Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts• Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear

away debris.• Replace worn roof shingles or tiles.• Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct

water away from the home.

Sewer Maintenance• If you are away from your home for extended periods of time have someone come

by and pour a bit of water into your � oor drains in your basement. A typical � oor drain in your basement has as built in water trap that blocks sewer gases from entering your home.

• If you have had ongoing sewer service problems, it is a good practice to have a plumber or maintenance person come ensure the lines are clear for the winter. Setting up this type of service as regular scheduled maintenance is something you can talk to your plumber about. There is almost nothing worse than having your sewer back up at Christmas time when you have the whole family over.

• A common cause of blockages is flushing materials that don’t disintegrate such as sanitary products, dental floss, paper towels, toys, balls and even Kleenex type products.

Save heating and energy costs this winter! Saving on heating costs can be simple. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Electric heating costs can easily be reduced by turning off heaters in spare rooms and lowering the thermostat during the night.

• Use a programmable thermostat to save energy at night or when you are not home.

• Clean furnace � lters regularly.

• Turn off or unplug non-essential electronics.

• Check the age of your appliances. Older refrigerators, stoves, clothes washers and dryers may not be energy ef� cient. Also, gaskets and seals on refrigerator and freezer doors can wear out causing a lot of wasted energy.

• Hot water tanks are one of the biggest energy users. They are factory set for about 80oC. Reduce this setting to about 55o-60oC.

• Wash clothes in cold water.

• Lighting accounts for about 10% of a home’s total energy consumption. Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL’s (Compact Fluorescent Lights) would reduce lighting energy costs by 75%.

Save heating and energy costs by registeringfor the EcoSave Energy Retro� ts ProgramThe Nelson Hydro EcoSave program objective is to encourage homeowners to make energy ef� ciency improvements to their properties thereby saving money, reducing energy dependency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through the program, homeowners can access reduced-cost home energy assessments, rebates for energy ef� ciency improvements to their home and may qualify for the Nelson Hydro on-bill � nancing program. Examples of home improvements to reduce energy consumption include: insulation, vapour barrier, window and door replacements, and replacing furnaces.

More information can be obtained by accessing the website: www.nelson.ca/ecosave, or by contacting the Program Coordinator Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021, or via email at [email protected].

Getting your property ready for Winter!


Community

Th e future is in our hands- Let’s all commit to supporting our local businesses, so we can ensure a strong, vibrant and sustainable community.

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Think Local First… Shop Nelson and Area.Photo credit Touchstones Nelson: Courtesy of Touchstones Nelson

Locals join Trust youth committee

A trio of Nelson residents will help the Columbia Basin Trust add a youth voice to its decision-making process.

The Youth Advisory Com-mittee is a group of involved youth from around the Co-lumbia Basin who provide advice to Columbia Basin Trust and a youth perspec-tive on a variety of issues fac-ing today’s youth. This year Nelson’s Curtis Bendig and Bailey Repp have been added and will join returning local member Blake Nicol.

Members — called YAC-ers — commit to a one-year term and have an opportu-nity to meet, work and travel with a group of like-minded young people.

“We work with youth and communities to increase youth opportunities and engagement,” said Michelle d’Entremont, Columbia Basin Trust youth liaison. “Being a member of YAC is

a great way for youth to de-velop their leadership skills, engage with the Trust and provide input on issues that are important to them.”

The new members are ex-cited about joining the com-mittee and looking forward to making a difference in their communities.

“To me, being on YAC is so different from any other club or team,” said Repp. “Being able to provide and empower other youth with huge oppor-

tunities to drive change has to be one of the best feelings one can have.”

Prospective YACers go through an application pro-cess and are selected to vol-unteer on the committee by the previous year’s commit-tee members.

The commitment involves a weekend meeting every two months which includes the review of Columbia Basin Youth Grants applications — a task unique to this Co-

lumbia Basin Trust advisory committee.

The Trust supports youth and communities through a range of programs such as the Community Directed Youth Funds and Columbia Basin Youth Grants, as well as by providing a forum for Basin youth to share their art, ideas and experiences with each other through Scratch magazine.

Visit cbt.org/youth for more details.

Columbia Basin Trust

If you have any marketing questions, please feel free to contact me.

KarenBennett

• Mother • Rotary member

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The Columbia Basin Trust’s 2012/13 Youth Advisory Committee members recently met in Golden.


There are many approaches to managing chronic pain.

Join us at our free presentation.Tuesday, November 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Speakers: Dr. Joel Kailia - Physician and Mark McBride - Pharmacist

Community First Health Co-op Nelson.Space is limited. To register call

1-866-414-7766.

Living with Chronic Pain? Need Answers?


Leafs notch � � h straight� e Nelson Junior Leafs

notched their � � h win in a row Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over the Kamloops Storm.

“Since I have been here, this is the best stretch we have been on,” said Leafs’ captain Colton Schell, who is in his third season with the locals.

“I have a good feeling that we are going to have a really good team this year.”

The Leafs outshot the Storm 19-18 in the � rst period on Saturday at the Nelson and District Com-munity Complex, but it was the visitors who recorded the only goal of the � rst 20 min-utes when Austin Braid beat rookie starter Brett Soles.

� e second period was all Nelson as the Leafs came out of the dressing determined to get back into the game. De-fenceman Kevin Bow tied the score just over � ve minutes into the middle frame on the powerplay. Four minutes af-ter that rookie Colton Mc-Carthy gave Nelson the 2-1 lead. � en with 59 seconds remaining in the period, Jacob Boyczuk increased the lead to two goals when he scored on former Leafs goaltender Marcus Beesley who was making the start for Kamloops.

� e Storm came out strong

in the � nal period and pushed for the comeback, but Soles stood strong turning away 13 shots. With just over a min-ute le� , Spencer Schoech made it interesting when he scored to make it 3-2. With 30 seconds le� and the Storm goal empty, Carson Willans salted away the win when he scored his fourth goal of the season.

As has been the case in most games this season, the Leafs outshot their opponents 44-38. Both goaltenders were recognized for their strong games in the three-star selec-tion with Soles being named second star and Beesley third. Power forward Boyczuk was given the nod as � rst star with his game-winning goal and overall strong e� ort.

“Focus in the dressing room has been a big part,” Schell said of the team’s re-cent success which includes winning eight of their last 10. “We have also changed up our practice schedule dur-ing the week… we go hard for 50 minutes and then have 20 or 30 minutes to work on our own stu� .”

Playing in his fourth and � nal season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, Schell has enjoyed solid personal success on the ice in the 17 games so far. � e New Westminister native is third in league scoring with 25 points.

Known for his o� ensive production — Schell notched 42 points in his rookie season with Penticton, 50 in his � rst season with the Leafs and 65 last season — Schell doesn’t really have an answer for why his totals are so impressive this season.

“I have no idea, it just hap-pens, he said with a laugh.

Playing on the team’s top line with super rookie McCa-rthy and the space creating Boyczuk doesn’t hurt. � e line is one-two-three in team scoring with the 16-year-old McCarthy leading the team with 12 goals.

“He is a young player and I think we are helping him,” said Schell. “Boyczuk and I are enjoying getting to play with a WHL dra� pick.”

On � ursday night the Leafs added to their Neil Murdoch Division lead with a win over the lowly Grand Forks Border Bruins.

Dustin Reimer opened the scoring three minutes into the game in Grand Forks. � irty seconds later Con-

nor Gross knotted the score when he beat Nelson starter Cody Boeckman.

Before the end of the pe-riod Bryce Nielson gave the Leafs the 2-1 lead when he scored on the powerplay.

� e pesky Border Bruins again tied the score twenty seconds into the middle pe-riod on the powerplay thanks to a Connor Bowen maker.

But then it was all Leafs.Willans, Damin Devlin

and James Sorrey all scored in second period to give the visitors the 5-2 lead.

� e Leafs outshot the Bor-der Bruins 20-9 in the � nal

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

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BOB HALLNelson Star Editor

Leafs’ veteran James Sorrey � ghts through a Kamloops Storm slash on Saturday night at the Nelson and District Community Complex where the locals beat their visitors 4-2 to earn their � fth win a row.

Sam Van Schie photo

“Since I have been here, this is the best stretch we have been on.”

Colton SchellLeafs’ Captain

Story continues to ‘Rematch’ on Page 19

League StandingsNeil Murdoch DivisionTEAM GP W L T OTL PNelson 17 11 5 1 0 23Castlegar 16 9 4 3 0 21Beaver Valley 15 9 4 1 1 20Spokane 16 5 10 1 0 11Grand Forks 18 1 16 0 1 3

Eddie Mountain DivisionTEAM GP W L T OTL PKimberley 17 10 7 0 0 20Fernie 15 9 5 0 1 19Golden 15 8 6 0 1 17Creston Valley 15 6 7 0 2 14Columbia Val. 18 6 11 0 1 13

Okanagan DivisionTEAM GP W L T OTL POsoyoos 18 12 6 0 0 24Princeton 15 9 6 0 0 18Kelowna 15 7 8 0 0 14Summerland 15 6 8 0 1 13Penticton 16 5 11 0 0 10

Doug Birks DivisionTEAM GP W L T OTL PN. Okanagan 15 12 2 0 1 25Sicamous 14 9 1 2 2 22Kamloops 17 8 5 2 2 20Revelstoke 16 8 6 1 1 18Chase 17 4 11 0 1 10

RECENT RESULTSFRIDAY, October 26

Creston Valley 1 Golden 2Osoyoos 5 Revelstoke 7Castlegar 6 Spokane 2Kamloops 3 Chase 3

Kimberley 1 Princeton 3Penticton 0 Summerland 3

Beaver Valley 4 Grand Forks 3SATURDAY, October 27Kamloops 2 Nelson 4

Golden 3 Fernie 2Chase 1 Sicamous 3

Columbia Valley 0 Spokane 1North Okanagan 5 Revelstoke 4

Summerland 1 Kelowna 8Grand Forks 3 Creston Valley 9

Kimberley 1 Osoyoos 0SUNDAY, October 28

Columbia Valley 1 Beaver Valley 4Kelowna 5 Osoyoos 1

Kimberley 1 Penticton 5Golden 3 Creston Valley 7Kamloops 1 Castlegar 6

Nelson Leafs LeadersPLAYER Position GP G A PColton Schell Forward 17 8 17 25Colton McCarthy Forward 16 12 5 17Jacob Boyczuk Forward 16 6 8 14Seth Schmidt Defence 17 4 10 14Carson Willians Forward 16 4 10 14Linden Horswill Forward 17 4 8 12Bryce Nielsen Forward 13 7 4 11Matthew Naka Foward 17 4 7 11Aaron Dunlap Forward 16 3 7 10

KIJHL Stats

LEAFS HOCKEY

Can’t get to the game? Listen on the webcast at www.nelsonleafs.ca

HOMEFRI. NOV. 2nd 7:00 PM

vs.Beaver Valley Nitehawks

HOMESUN. NOV. 4th 2:30 PM

vs.Sicamous Eagles

AWAYFRI. NOV. 9th 7:30 PM

vs.Grand Forks Border Bruins


Whitecaps host Kootenays

Earlier this month, the Whitecaps FC Kootenay Acad-emy travelled to Vancouver for training, games, and the big Whitecaps FC vs Portland Tim-bers MLS match at BC Place.

More than 100 players and staff took in a training session with Whitecaps FC Vancouver technical staff at the ‘Caps train-ing facility on Saturday, and then on Sunday they played games against Whitecaps FC Vancou-ver Academy and other selected local opposition.

Finally, on Sunday it was off to the ‘Caps MLS match at home to Portland, where Academy members were special guests pitch-side on BC Place field to watch the warm-up and meet some special guests.

“This is part of our inaugural year for the Kootenay Acade-

my, and what a way to kick off this program with a great MLS weekend in Vancouver,” said Whitecaps FC director of soccer development Dan Lenarduzzi.

“This was a great opportunity to bring our regional Academy Centre programs into Vancou-ver to get a taste of training and games in Vancouver with our staff and of course, to be our guests at BC Place to see a big MLS game.”

Seven boys and girls pros-pects training groups from U11 to U17 were selected this fall to take part in the Whitecaps FC Kootenay Academy program which runs for seven months from September through April and includes eight training weekends in Nelson and four travel events.

All sessions are developed by Whitecaps FC professional coaching staff and delivered in partnership with Nelson’s Soccer

Quest. This includes monthly coaching visits from Whitecaps FC staff, including regional head coach David Broadhurst.

“There’s a real buzz in the Kootenays about this program,” said David Spendlove, director of Whitecaps FC local partner Soccer Quest. “This academy —and weekends like this — really grow the game and help bring young players from all areas of the Kootenays into the Whitecaps FC soccer network to connect them to opportuni-ties they otherwise would not get to be part of.”

The Kootenay Academy is part of the network of Whitecaps FC Academy Centres, including locations in the Okanagan and Vancouver. Additional centres will be added to the network over the next year. For more information on Whitecaps FC Kootenay Academy and other centres please visit whitecapsfc.

SportsYouth Soccer Academy Program

Continued from Page 18period, but Grand Forks starter Robert Dun-smuir only surrendered one goal.

The Leafs next game is this Friday at the NDCC when they take on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks who they destroyed 10-3 in Fruitvale last week.

Riding a high, the Leafs are confident they can come away with the win again.

“It feels fantastic right now,” said Schell. “We are coming together as a team knowing we are on a winning streak. We just have to continue it this Friday.”

IN THE CREASE: The Leafs were without the services of McCarthy on Thursday night. Coach Frank Maida gave the 16-year-old rookie a night

off in preparation for his Trail Smoke Eaters debut Friday. McCarthy was called in as an AP for the game against the Victoria Grizzlies at Cominco Arena which Trail won 4-2. McCarthy was replaced in the Leafs’ line-up on Thursday with Kootenay Midget AAA Ice forward Bran-don Sookro… The Leafs traded forward Matti Jmaeff to the Creston Valley Thunder earlier this week in exchange for defenceman Kyler Wilkinson. Jmaeff is from Creston and wanted to return to his hometown… Nelson Minor Hockey grad Colton Dawson made his first ap-pearance as a Border Bruin on Thursday night against the Leafs. Dawson started the season with Beaver Valley where he scored one goal and added three assists before being moved to Grand Forks.

Rematch with Nitehawks up next


Whitecaps FC Kootenay Academy players — including several from Nelson — were special guests earlier this month at an MLS game that was played at BC Place. submitted photo

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Bombers’ field hockey looks to

back door

There is still hope for a provincial champion-ship shot for the L.V. Rogers field hockey team, but they will have to enter through the back door to make it happen.

The Bombers lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Rossland Secondary on Thursday afternoon at Pass Creek just east of Castlegar. The win gave Rossland the Kootenay berth in next month’s provincials and the Bombers the task of travel-ling to Kelowna yesterday afternoon (after Star deadline) to compete for the last spot in the tournament.

The Bombers will played Sullivan Heights from the Fraser Valley on Tuesday afternoon for the wildcard spot. The provincials will be played in Burnaby from November 6 to 9.

High School

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Sports

Kootenay Midget Ice earn first wins of the season

The Kootenay Midget Ice notched their first two wins of the BC Major Midget League season over the weekend in a pair of thrillers against the Thompson Blazers.

Playing at the Com-inco Arena in Trail on Saturday and Sunday morning, the regional Midget AAA team edged the Kamloops-based Blazers 3-2 and 6-5 to pick up all four points on the week-end.

Early Saturday morning the Ice jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two periods on goals by Kyle Hope, Brandon Sookro and Justin Post. The Blaz-ers fought back in the third period with two goals, but Nelson Minor Hockey grad Adam Maida stood tall between the pipes to preserve the team’s first win of the sea-son.

Riding the wave of momentum, on Sun-day morning the Ice jumped out to a quick lead when Sookro scored 30 seconds into the game. Austin Tam-bellini, Nolan Percival and Brendan Smith helped build the lead to 4-1 after the first 20 minutes.

Percival scored his third goal of the sea-son in the second peri-od, but the Blazers cut the lead to 5-3 going into the break.

In the third period, the last place Blazers were not going down without a fight and with three minutes left tied the score at 5-5. Then with one minute left in the game, Post scored to give the Ice their second win of the weekend.

Sookro had a goal and four assists in the Sunday game and leads the team in scoring so far this season.

The Ice currently sit ninth in the 12-team

league with a 2-8-0 record.

The midgets return to the Cominco Arena this coming weekend for a two-game set against the South Is-land Royals. The Ice will play at the Nelson and District Commu-nity Complex on De-cember 1 and 2 against the Valley West Hawks

from the Lower Main-land.

The Midget Ice have six Nelson Minor Hockey Association graduates in the line-up: Sookro, Tambel-lini, Maida, Percival, Sam Weber and Mi-chael Viala. Post and Brendan Smith are also listed as Nelson residents.

BC Major Midget League

BOB HALLNelson Star Editor

Kooetnay Midget Ice rookie and former Nelson Minor Hockey standout Nolan Percival had a great weekend helping the regional AAA team to a pair of victories against the Thompson Blazers.

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QDo You Have GUTS?

ASo I was talking with a wonderful, lovely, and delicious client the other day. She was saying how she had signed up for a course to do

with something that really piqued her interest. Awesome!

I encourage people to learn more, stretch the boundaries, better themselves; try new things on. In fact I highly recommend learning something new every quarter of the year. I personally commit to being a student in some areas of my life and learning where, when and what I can.

As the conversation progressed I asked her about a course that she had signed up for in July. It was quite an amazing course, totally suited her and she was exceptionally excited about it when we talked.

“Well, I started it. I loved it, it was really interesting and it resonated with me. You remember I told you it was 3 months long?” Yes, I did.

“Well another course came along that I felt was more suited to me and I couldn’t manage both, so I gave the first one up.”

Okay, that happens. Sometimes we sign up, or commit to things that don’t work out for us.

“How did the second course go?”Again, there was supreme interest in the beginning

and it waned after a few weeks, a month. Now we we’re signing up for another course?

Each course was costing her over $2,000.00. They were all incredibly interesting and had lots to offer – if she did the work.

As a coach I appreciate, life happens. As an entrepreneur I appreciate the B.S.O.S. (Bright Shiny Object Syndrome).

I call it – The Distraction Principle. However, the fact of the matter is integration has to happen. Go learn something and then apply it. Don’t just bounce from one thing to another avoiding the integration. At some point in the ball game you have to have G.U.T.S – Go Use The Stuff! Go use what you have already learned.

An example, you have done multiple courses, you have learned lots in life, you have something you want to share, you have learned things that have shaped and formed your new beliefs, principles and skills. Yet for some reason you still feel the need to learn more, to be perfect and not step out and share those gifts? Why?

Perfection is an Illusion. The best thing to do is take what you have learned, take a deep breath, step out into the world and try it out. It doesn’t have to be perfect, you just have to use it, try it.

But don’t hide behind over learning or the illusion of perfection. Take that step.

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QIs great sex merely a fantasy in your life?

ASometimes the reality of our sex lives falls short of what we wish it was.

For Her: Wish your husband/boyfriend was a bit more like Christian Grey? Th ink he might like a little more Anastasia in his life?For Him: Mystifi ed by what your woman really wants in the bedroom? Or how to get her there? Sex therapy can help. A sex therapist is comfortable talking about sex and can help you be, too. Once we learn how to ask for what we want, we have a much better chance of getting it!Communicating about sex is only one part. First, you need to understand what it is that you want, and that’s not always easy. Sexual desire oft en lies under tons of embarrassment and shame. Sex therapists relish helping folks uncover their happiness!How long does it take?Most people don’t require intensive therapy—they need information and skills to understand how sex can work better for them, and that’s what sex therapy does, quickly and effi ciently. Most issues are resolved in only a few sessions. Can I do this without my partner joining me?Yes. You may want to put sizzle back into a tired marriage, or just realize your own personal potential. Either way, learning what turns you on and how to get more of that will enliven you and probably enrich your relationship as well. Sex and intimacy intertwine. When you improve one, you likely get more of the other as well. Bonus.

If you’d like 50 shades of hotter in your life, consider talking with a sex therapist who can show you how to make your sex life as good as your fantasies!

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AWell, the obvious one would be to increase the value of your home; however, the big picture doesn’t stop there. The other

benefits include having a mortgage helper. A rental suite could allow you to stay in your home once you’re on a fixed income. Secondary Suites also allow families to stay together; by providing a home for a family member, and keeping family connected. At times’ a Legal Rental Suite can help you to meet the criteria needed to qualify for a mortgage.Based on “A Guide for Local Governments,” put out by the Ministry of Community and Aboriginal Women (revised in 2005), they studied several B.C. communities, including The City of Nelson. Due to Nelson’s geographical constraints for development, low rental vacancy rates and the fact that Nelson is a College Town, the City of Nelson encourages Secondary Suite Development. Having Secondary Suites enables our town to meet housing needs, while preserving the character of our community.In summary, if you’d like to explore these options further, don’t hesitate contacting me, and I’d be happy to assist you with exploring the options most suitable for your needs. If you want to investigate further; head on down to talk with your local City Planning Department representative, or if you’d like to purchase an existing property that has a suite, come and talk to me, I’d be happy to assist you in your search.

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Paul GaucherRegistered Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

AOver 5,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese discovered a subtle energy system in the body that can’t be seen

as a physical structure such as with bones, nerves or blood vessels. The Chinese discovered and identified twelve acupuncture meridians (or pathways) along which a subtle electrical energy known as Qi (pronounced chee), travels in the human body. Quantitative measurements have demonstrated that there occurs a nearly twenty-fold drop in electrical resistance at acupuncture points that are located along these meridians.These 500 acupuncture points, mapped

and used for centuries to optimize human performance, are connections between the meridians and functions of the body, including internal organs and muscles. When the flow of life energy to a particular organ is deficient or unbalanced, patterns of illness can occur. The Chinese were, therefore, especially concerned with eliminating energy blockages in the meridians, and used acupuncture needles and herbs to draw awareness to specific areas of the body – rebalancing these channels and the patients health. Acupuncture and herbs can have a profound effect on circulation, and hormone and neurotransmitter levels in the body to improve health. For more info visit www.nelsonacupuncture.com.

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Bombers take Kootenays

The L.V. Rogers Bombers earned a spot in the BC High School AA Boys provincial championships on Saturday with a pair of victories over East Kootenay teams.

The boys team beat both Prince Charles Secondary of Creston and David Thompson of Invermere in the Kootenay playdowns in Cres-ton.

Ryan Lewis scored two goals against Invermere and singles came from Luis Loeschnick, Daniel Rod-man and Cormac Southam as the Bombers crushed their East Koote-nay competition 5-0.

In the Prince Charles match it was Simon Sheppard with a pair and Lewis with the single in the 3-0 victory.

The provincials will take place in Burnaby on the November 20 to 22 weekend.

SportsHigh School

The L.V. Rogers Bombers after their wins in Creston on Saturday include: (back from left) coach Jamie Spendlove, Dylan Bennett, Shota Ida, Luis Loeschnick, Simon Sheppard, Andrew Tranfo, Andrew Woodward,Cole Sutherland, Nick Wethal, Cormac Southam, Ethan Perkins, Jef Vreys, Greg Syvertsen, coach Dave Spendlove; (front from left) Ryan Lewis, Lucas Burrows, Bruno Moro, James Miller, Daniel Rodman, Trace Cooke, Theo Bakas and Nigel Ziegler.

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A“Insurance Replacement Cost Value” is very diff erent from your “Assessed Value”. Your assessed value is based on

the current market value including land, depreciation of your home and current market conditions.Th e Insurance Replacement Cost Value is an estimation of cost to replace your home taking into account new materials without depreciation, the cost of labor and building code update requirements. Th e calculation will also include an allowance for debris removal. In the case of a total or partial loss, the damaged debris must be removed before any rebuilding can occur. It is very important that your home be insured to its accurate replacement value. Your broker typically will ask to re-evaluate the replacement value of your home every 3 years or sooner if you have made any improvements or renovations to the home. A full review will be done confi rming the square footage of your home including any attached deck areas and garage/carports, the type of construction ie: frame, log and the type of fi nishing noting any custom features. Insurance to value is crucial as it allows the homeowner to have an adequate amount of coverage to rebuild or repair their home in the event of a total or partial loss situation. Th is also allows the insurance companies to collectpremium associated with the risk involved and maintain an adequate reserve to pay claims. As brokers, our commitment to our customers is to help protect your most valuable asset... your home.

A Here are a few of the advantages to a registered class structure:• Progressing consistently- � e teacher has the ability to build information cumulatively over several classes,

having determined the skills she wishes to teach within a particular course time. � is allows the student time to integrate what is being taught and progress consistently each week.• Student’s Needs - � e cohesive structure of the group of students allows the teacher to familiarize herself with the needs of those individuals. Additionally, because students rarely casually drop in, the needs of those registered remain foremost.• Cultivating Discipline- Students are given the opportunity for learning discipline and being required to stay with something they know to be bene� cial. Registering for classes is above all, a commitment to one’s self to continue practicing, this sense of discipline, with time, will serve to help evolve your home practice as well.• Witnessing Improvement- Both the student and teacher are able to witness an improvement from the beginning to the end of the course. � is can be incredibly encouraging for beginning students.• A Safe Space- Practicing in a class with a consistent group of students can help foster a sense of community. Groups like this o� er the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals. Being in a group of familiar students may create an environment of comfort and support by having a ‘safe space’ to sink into their practice as well as stay present to any di� cult emotions that may arise on the mat.Visit us online to view and register for all of our registered classes at www.relaxationrede� ned.com

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Why Choose Registered Yoga Classes?Written by Donna Farhi, adapted by Ayla FaheyQHow oft en should I

change my smoke detector batteries?

A Smoke detectors save lives, no question. You should test them regularly to make sure that they work properly. A good rule of thumb

is to change the batteries in spring and fall when the clocks are adjusted for daylight savings time.In the event of fi re, properly installed and maintained smoke detectors can help save lives by giving early warning and allowing suffi cient time for occupants to reach safety. During any of our home inspections, BC Licensed Home Inspectors will do a complete check of all the smoke detectors in your home.Th e two types of smoke detectors:Th e ionization-type of smoke detector is generally better suited for detecting fast, fl aming fi res which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Th ese type of fi res account for 70% of home fi res.Th e photoelectric-type of smoke detector is generally better suited for detecting slow, smouldering fi res which may smoulder for hours before bursting into fl ame. Th ese type of fi res account for 30% of home fi res.General tips on smoke detectors:Make sure the smoke detectors in your home are in good operating condition.Ensure that smoke detectors are installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions.Replace smoke detectors which are more than 10 years old.If battery operated, at a minimum, replace the batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Regularly test your smoke detectors according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, including the basement, especially near or in bedrooms.A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections will gladly conduct a review of any possible improvements or defects in the fi re and smoke detectors in your home during your post inspection consultation.

Archie LaurieLicensed Home Inspector

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QHow do I ensure my credit score enables me to qualify for the best possible rate?

Derek DienerMortgageBroker

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ATh ere are several things you can do to ensure your credit remains in good standing. Following are Four steps you can follow:

1) Pay down credit cards. Th e number one way to increase your credit score is to pay down your credit cards so they’re below 70% of your limits. It is best to never get beyond 70% of what your credit limit is.

2) Limit the use of credit cards. Racking up a large amount and then paying it off in monthly instalments can hurt your credit score. Th e best bet is to pay your balances down or off before your statement periods close.

3) Keep old cards. Older credit is better credit. If you stop using older credit cards, the issuers may stop updating your accounts. As such, the cards can lose their weight in the credit formula and, therefore, may not be as valuable – even though you have had the cards for a long time. Use these cards periodically and then pay them off .

4) Don’t let mistakes build up. Always dispute any mistakes or situations that may harm your score. If, for instance, a cell phone bill is incorrect and the company will not amend it, you can dispute this by making the credit bureau aware of the situation. Letting something small build up will have a severe aff ect on your credit score and will be something that will haunt you for many years!

To receive the best service and ensure you are always getting the best fi nancing for your needs don’t hesitate to contact me anytime, I’m here to help you!

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A24 www.nelsonstar.com Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Nelson Star

BUSTER (David Ernest Walter) WIGG passed away on October 23th, 2012 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. His fi nal days were spent surrounded by his family. Buster is survived by his wife of 65 years, Tiny (Chrystal), his daughter Valerie Johnson (husband Bruce), his granddaughter Andrea Rhodes (husband Scott), his grandson Scott Johnson and his two precious great granddaughters, Victoria and Caitlin Rhodes.

Buster was born in Nelson and was part of a large, well known Nelson family. His sister Janie Seaby and niece Carolyn Zabawa still reside in Nelson. Buster will also be greatly missed by his brother Don Wigg, his sister Joan McCluskey, his sister Gladys Redman and their extended families.

He was well regarded by his many friends and neighbours. Buster loved Nelson and enjoyed swimming, boating, fi shing, prospecting, playing cards and drinking hot chocolate with his friends at the mall. Most people will remember Buster as a cab driver. He owned and operated City Cabs for many years.

Rev. Scott Simpson will offer a grave site service at the Nelson Cemetery at 10:00 am on November 3rd, 2012. After the service you are invited to a reception at The First Baptist Church at 611 5th Street, Nelson BC.

Buster WiggBorn: August 8, 1924

Passed: October 23, 2012

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ReporterThe Nelson Star is currently seeking an enthusiastic and hard working journalist to be part of our newsroom. The Nelson Star is a twice-weekly newspaper with an 8,000 circulation in an eclectic community located in the mountainous southern interior of British Columbia. The successful individual would be expected to report on and photograph a wide range of stories in the community. From school board to youth soccer to the local theatre scene, the assignments are diverse and challenging.

A degree, certifi cate or ability to demonstrate previous working journalism experience is a must. You would be expected to work well in a team environment, but also independently in a small newsroom.

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This position is a part-time position with a minimum of 24 hours a week.

If you are looking for a fantastic community and an opportunity to contribute to our award winning community newspaper this is a chance to be part of our team. Please send resumes to Nelson Star editor Bob Hall at [email protected]. Deadline for applications is November 6 by 4 p.m. Pacifi c time.

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Celebrations

BIRTHDAYANNOUNCEMENT

Everett Kuhn turns 90 onNovember 5th, 2012. Happy

Birthday, Ev! Friends areinvited to a Celebration on Saturday November 3rd from 1 to 4 pm, at the

Nelson Seniors’ Centre,719 Vernon St., in Nelson.

Refreshments will be served. We’re so proud of our dad,

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the Nelson Community.

Craft FairsBalfour Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair Sat Nov 10th 9-3 door prizes, free admission or bring transition house fooddonation info 229-5265Craft Bake & Gift Sale Our Daily Bread 812 Stanley St. Nov 23rd 5-9 pm & 24th 10-5 to book a table call 354-2077

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CLASS 1 SHUTTLE DRIVER Sysco is seeking a Class 1 Shuttle Driver, pin to pin, 5 nights per week, Castlegar to Kelowna. (Owner/Operators also welcome to apply). Com-petitive rates. To apply, send resume by email to: [email protected]

MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Su-per A. Jasper Super A is look-ing for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Man-ager you will be responsible for all aspects of the manag-ing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources manage-ment. The successful candi-date must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please for-ward your resume to our Head Offi ce, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confi dence to: Human Resources Offi cer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Ed-monton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: [email protected]

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ReporterThe Trail Daily Times has an opening for a reporter/photographer. As a member of our news team, you will write news stories and take photos of Greater Trail events, cover city council and other public meetings and respond to breaking news stories. You must work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines and be a exible self-starter with a reliable digital camera and vehicle.This union position is for three days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. This is a temporary position.Computer literacy is essential, experience with layout in InDesign an asset, newspaper experience or a diploma in journalism preferred. Some weekend and evening work is involved. The Times offers a competitive salary and benets. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 2000.Qualied applicants should apply in writing no later than November 9, 2012 to:Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Daily Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 [email protected] Fax: 250-368-8550Only qualied candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.

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Houses For SaleA COMFORTABLE 3 bed, 1 bath family home in a good neighbourhood can be yours for $290,000. Drive by 701 McHardy St. in Nelson and then call Gregory (RE/MAX Vernon) at 1-800-667-2040.Grand Forks: For sale by owner. Beautiful retirement liv-ing in a 55+ gated community (Clifton Estates). Built in 2008, this well built 2 bdrm rancher, with 2.5 baths, hardwood fl rs, gas fi replace, central air, all amenities close within walking distance. Great for snowbirds. Beautiful landscaping with westerly views of valley. By Appt only. $275,900. Call or leave msg. 250-442-6975.

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On November 18, the Nelson Grans to Grans are once more cooking and serving an African Dinner at the Nelson United Church. Doors open at 4:30 p.m..

The event will include a silent auc-tion, entertainment by local artists, and there will be a market place. They are ex-cited by the support they have gotten in years past and are also inspired by the grandkids enthusi-asm for preparing their crafts to offer for sale.

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of over 240 groups across Canada that are part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Cam-paign. They work to support African grandmothers who are turning the tide of AIDS in their communities.

The Grandmothers Campaign is an ini-tiative of the Stephen Lewis Foundation which works with community projects on the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic in 15 countries across sub-Saharan Af-rica. They support women, children orphaned by AIDS and the indomitable grandmothers who have stepped in to

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Tickets are on a sliding scale of $15-20 each for adults and $10 each for chil-dren under 12 years of age. Only 120 tickets are available for this event. Tick-ets can be purchased at Cottons on Baker and Sensations Dress Shop on Josephine.

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Showcasing beautifully handcrafted and fairly traded jewelry from the Maya Skills women’s cooperative of Guatemala, the Beads of Hope event set for this Saturday at the Nelson United Church.

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The Beads of Hope is being put on by the Nelson United Church Caritas and the Selkirk College International Nursing Education com-mittee. Tickets for the night are available at Cot-ton’s Clothing on Baker Street for $5.

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CORRECTIONA graveside service for David (Buster) Wigg will be held Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. An incorrect time appeared in a story Friday (“Remembering the man who saved the courthouse.”)

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KAMLOOPS745 Notre Dame Drive

851-8700(250)


542-3000(250)

ANDRES WIRELESSAberdeen Mall(250) 377-8880

CASTLEGAR200-1965 Columbia Ave.

365-6455(250)

KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

860-2600(250)

NELSONChahko Mika Mall

352-7258(250)

Castlegar/Cranbrook/Nelson

CRANBROOK101 Kootenay St. North

426-8927(250)

PrinceGeorge KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road860-2600(250)

KAMLOOPS745 Notre Dame Drive

851-8700(250)


542-3000(250)

PRINCE GEORGE2591A Vance Rd.

563-4447(250)

TELUS KIOSK

KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

860-2600(250)

ANDRES CAR AUDIO1881 Harvey Avenue

(250) 860-1975

AndresCar Audio ORCHARD PARK MALL

Chapters Entrance(250) 860-8100

ORCHARD PARK MALLSpringfield Rd Entrance

(250) 717-1511

WEST KELOWNA#200 - 2180 Elk Rd.

707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN


707-2600(250)

NOW OPEN

nelson star, october 31, 2012

Documents

e agreement

i n g n e w s

s o n s t

ski townsee page

r i cks

e change agents originally

trevor kanigan

bake r st