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The sister of the man killed in Slocan last week made an emotional statement on behalf of her family Monday, saying the police overreacted and “executed” her brother.

Danna de Groot read a 10-page statement at a news conference in Vancouver that recounted her oldest brother’s decline in health and independence after suffering an aneurysm and numerous seizures from which he never fully recovered.

Dana and another brother Miles were in Slocan the morning Peter de Groot was found and shot by police. Danna had two separate interviews with the RCMP about Peter after she drove from Vancouver to Slocan when she heard of the search for her brother.

“Why was my repeated request to be brought in to Peter should any stand-off type situation occur ignored and our efforts disregarded?” Danna asked. “I went to the RCMP at their command central where I met the lead investigator and spoke at length with him. I re-

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iterated my request to bring me to wherever they were so that if anything happened I could talk to my brother. I offered both times to ‘walk into the bush to get him’.

“My brother was spotted in a remote cabin in the wilderness.

Four days in the bush without food or water. He had not committed any serious crime. He was weak and could have been sleeping on his front with his gun. The ERT ‘interaction’ was that they open fired and killed my brother.”

“He was executed.”

The police incident began on October 9 when Slocan Lake RCMP responded to a dispute between two individuals on Slocan West Road near Gravel Pit Road. While on scene, de Groot allegedly fired upon police with a rifle before retreating into the surrounding forest.

No members of the public nor RCMP officers were injured.

Police searched for de Groot, 45, for five days while residents were told to stay in their homes with doors locked as RCMP considered the suspect to be armed and dangerous. RCMP Continued on Page 4

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A semi-retired physicist-engineer from Ontario says an old Salmo-area mine would be a good place to store nuclear waste, but a local politician calls the notion laughable.

Dr. Charles Rhodes of Xylene Power Ltd. writes on his company’s website that from a geophysical perspective, “by far the best nuclear waste storage location in Canada is the Jersey Emerald mine property.”

The mine, about 10 km from Salmo, closed in the 1970s after many decades of producing zinc, lead, and tungsten. According to Rhodes, the five million square feet of depleted workings are 200 to 600 meters below ground but still 300 meters above the surrounding water table and the lower portions are in “extremely dense watertight granite.”

He called the mine “likely the most safe and secure facility in North America for nuclear material storage” and expressed frustration the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which is responsible for Canada’s used nuclear fuel, as well as Ontario Power Generation didn’t inspect it last year when the mineral rights were available.

“The failure of both [agencies] to place a $2 million holding deposit on the Jersey Emerald property will likely go down in history as the single worst management decision in the Canadian nuclear power industry,” he wrote.

In an interview from his home in Sharon, Ont., Rhodes said he wrote the article nearly two years ago with some updates since. However, the link only began circulating in Salmo recently.

Rhodes, who says he has 50 years of practical experience in “distributed energy control and mechanical equipment monitoring systems” first brought the Jersey Emerald to the Nuclear Waste Management Orga-

Nelson Burger Week Despite a report written by an Ontario-based physicist/engineer, local officials say Salmo will Thinkstock/Getty image not be home to a nuclear waste site. nization’s attention in 2010 when it began looking for a site for long-term management of nuclear fuel.

An initial list of 21 potential sites in Ontario and Saskatchewan has since been narrowed to 14. However, Rhodes believes they are all unsuitable.

Michael Krizanc with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization said the search for a site was community-driven.

“While the expressions of interest phase was open, communities had to invite themselves into the process,” he said. “They had to come forward. We did not solicit them. Salmo was not among the communities which expressed interest in learning about the project and the process for identifying an informed and willing host for the project. Without an invitation from the community, we did not investigate the area.”

He said the Jersey Emerald site would likely have been ruled out based on a number of criteria, including the potential for the mine to someday reopen. Old mines are generally not considered good candidates for such a repository because of fissures in

the rock caused by blasting, he added.

Meanwhile, Ontario Power Generation is looking at storing “low and intermediate” level waste such as mop heads, gloves, filters, and reactor components at an underground repository in Kincardine, Ont. But Rhodes suggests the Jersey Emerald and surrounding property could be purchased for “a small fraction” of the cost.

Regional director Hans Cunningham, in whose area the mine falls, only learned of the article last week, and said his initial reaction was amusement.

“I was in Winnipeg when Atomic Energy of Canada took us up their disposal site, which is about a mile underground. They said the water there hadn’t seen daylight in 300,000 years.

“Compare that to the [Jersey Emerald] which is not a mile down. You’ve got an area in an earthquake zone, that has running water in it. It just doesn’t make sense. It’s a wonderful rumour, but it’s really worth laughing at.”

Rhodes’ article can be found at xylenepower.com/Jersey Emerald.htm.

Whooping cough outbreak hits Nelson Will JOhNSON Nelson Star

Nearly 50 people in the West Kootenay have been struck with whooping cough during the last four months, with approximately 40 cases in Nelson. Interior Health calls the outbreak entirely preventable, noting that the situation is being exacerbated

by Nelson’s unusually low immunization rate.

Medical health officer Dr. Rob Parker told the Star that though most BC communities have immunized approximately

90 per cent of their children and infants, Nelson is way behind at 65 per cent.

“It all comes down to community immunization,” said Parker. “The place we see repeated outbreaks is places like Nelson, where some parents believe in a more natural lifestyle or they’re trying to stay away from medication and drugs.”

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“We’ve been lucky so far. Nobody’s been hospitalized yet. If there’s a case where they are hospitalized, most often it’s an infant,” Parker said.

He said the outbreaks are cyclical, and return repeatedly to areas without sufficient immunization.

“The cause of whooping cough is always around. It’s in people’s noses even if they’re not getting sick, and they’re probably not getting sick because they have immunity through the vaccine. But

as the new pool of young children who haven’t been immunized come up, that’s when you get an outbreak like this.”

Other than immunization, which is the only proper way to protect yourself from the airborne infection, which is usually spread by coughing, Parker said families should be sure to keep up on hygienic standards such as hand-washing.

Parker encouraged parents to talk to their local public health nurses and to visit immunizebc. ca for more information.

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The Nelson Food Cupboard kicked off their Chew On This challenge at Our Daily Bread on World Food Day. Kim Charlesworth from the Nelson Food Cupboard introduced the week-long endeavour on October 16 to the 22 people who accepted the challenge of feeding themselves relying only on food banks and other agencies for one week.

A broad spectrum of people were invited from Interior Health, businesses, arts and culture sectors and policy makers.

As part of the challenge, participants are not allowed to use foods

Kim Charlesworth in their freezer as most food bank clients do not have one. Charlesworth said the challenge is meant

to start conversation.

“People can have a personal experience with how difficult it is when you don’t have enough,” she said. “It’s to help dispel the myths, so they can understand the challenges and realities and come to the table with what’s important.”

She added there are many working poor who can’t come down for lunch or during the food bank hours as they are working.

Charlesworth said three participants will speak about their experience tomorrow at a dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. in the basement of the United Church.

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De Groot was found on October 13 by the ERT team and killed.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating the incident. RCMP and the IIO have said little about the details of de Groot’s death other than he “sustained a gunshot injury during an interaction…

In addition, a firearm was found at the scene.”

While the incident is under investigation, RCMP have declined to make any public statements about the case.

During her public statement Monday, Danna detailed de Groot’s intelligence and education which included completing an undergraduate degree in political science, a master’s degree in political theory and acceptance to a PhD program at Purdue University. But after an aneurysm in 1997 followed by surgeries and six gran mal seizures, Peter’s family supported him to be able to live independently.

“The area of his brain where he had the aneurysm was the region controlling peripheral vision

and his senses and that was compromised,” said Danna. “He worked very hard to gain back coordination skill, but his brain did now function differently. His body was so ravaged over time that it was easy to judge him as a person he was not.

Peter’s cousin Teo de Groot wrote to the Star the day after his death.

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based on things Peter has told people about himself, which are untrue. I grew up with Peter, although after a traumatic brain injury, and ensuing deterioration of his behaviour, to the point of death threats against me and several members of the family, we are no longer close.

“The Peter many of us are choosing to remember is the lovely young man who we knew before he fell ill. Peter was intelligent, friendly, loyal, and funny. He could always find something positive in bad situations.

“This is not sentimentality, but the person we lost as his injury slowly took his sanity. Nobody would suspect him of meeting such an end. At the moment, the most important people are his father, Peter, who lost his wife (Wilhelmina) and son within the past year and a half, and his siblings.”

While the de Groot family is hoping for a coroner’s inquest, the BC Coroners office said it’s too early to say if there will be one.

“We will first wait until the IIO investigation is concluded as well as having all information gathered before the Chief Coroner makes a decision as to inquest,” the office said.

The de Groot family plans to start a fund or foundation in Peter de Groot’s name. They say the conclusions of the hoped-for inquest may prompt them to file a civil suit.

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Nelson police Const. Eric Enkirch and reserve Const. Brent Tipple were recognized with Deputy Chief Constable’s Commendations at an awards ceremony at the Hume Hotel earlier this month. The pair were recognized for their integrity, dedication and exceptional policing skills.

The first award, given out by deputy chief Paul Burkart, went to Enkirch, who works in traffic enforcement.

“Traffic enforcement has proven to save lives,” said Burkart. He noted that Enkirch has already received a citizen recognition award for his work with Alexa’s Team, an initiative to stop drunk driving.

Burkart acknowledged Enkirch’s continued work in that field and praised him for his participation in an undercover drug sting.

“During the Nelson Police Department’s latest drug operation in 2013 an undercover operation was undertaken that led to the arrests of 15 individuals charged with 25 offences. In this t operation undercover operators were r Pa to purchase and seize cannabis, o twparts able cocaine, ketamine, morphine, ecstasy of three and methamphetamines. In additions to the seizure of cash and drugs, three motor vehicles were seized in a civil forfeiture,” said Burkart.

“Lead investigator Sgt. Corey Hoy credited the work of Const. Enkirch in identifying many of the targets of this operation and providing vital and timely information that was key to the operation’s success. In addition, the information Const. Enkirch has obtained has led to many other arrests.”

Burkart said Enkirch has an uncanny ability to develop human sources.

“During your tenure with the Nelson Police Department, you have been proactively and tenaciously combatting and investigating criminal activity within our policing jurisdiction. Of particular note was your ability to procure and develop and manage human sources. Your efforts resulted in the successful conclusion of numerous investigations and many court convictions. You adeptness at infiltrating the inner working of criminal networks and your dedication to duty is an inspiration to us all,” he said.

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Reserve Const. Brent Tipple (right) was recognized with a commendation from deputy chief Paul Burkart at a recent ceremony at the Hume Hotel.

Will Johnson photo Tipple,” who Burkart described as vital to the everyday operations of the department. He noted Tipple is always available on the radio, both in his car and at home.

“And as I was driving up the highway to test the quality and range of our new radio system, who do you think was the first one to answer? Brent,” he said.

Tipple has served as a recovery diver with the Ottawa Police, he was the fire chief of Ymir, a member of Nelson Search and Rescue, a volunteer ski patrolman at Whitewater and a navigator with Civil Air Search and Rescue. He

also served for 25 years as an auxiliary member of the Nelson RCMP. “As someone who eats, breathes and dreams service to his community, his position with the Nelson police department would not be enough,” said Burkart, who noted that Tipple is on the verge of turning 70.

“As of March 2015 you will have completed 30 years of impeccable service…over the period of these many years you’ve distinguished yourself on numerous occasions by demonstrating exceptional skill, judgement and integrity.”

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Nelson Star

Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Guest View

Letter of the Day

Ebola response needed E-cigarette are just as bad

There are going to be some residents who question why the Interior Health Authority is putting resources into Ebola response. How can the disease that’s infecting and killing thousands in western Africa show up in BC? However, consider that there have been confirmed cases in Texas while there have been several individuals across Canada tested for Ebola-like symptoms.

We live in a world that is increasingly small, with local residents travelling well beyond our valley for employment, recreation and humanitarian efforts. As an example, a school district in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area recently agreed to students going to China instead of the original destination, Ghana, which has been impacted

by Ebola.

It’s entirely reasonable to think that someone from here may be in western Africa or another destination, such as Texas, where Ebola is present.

As a result, IHA has to be prepared for someone with Ebola-like symptoms to walk into a hospital.

What will the initial response be from medical personnel? Where will the patient be quarantined from everyone else? What resources will be needed in an Interior community to ensure the patient is treated properly and sufficient steps are taken to prevent the possible spread if Ebola is diagnosed?

The BC Nurses Union has raised alarm bells about the health authority’s ability to handle a case of Ebola, and as health care professionals, nurses provide a wealth of expertise. But everyone at the table — doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. — need to work cooperatively instead of finger-pointing or pursuing individual mandates.

Obviously we hope Ebola does not arrive in our area, but if it does, all of us, residents and medical personnel, need to ensure we are prepared.

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Nelson city council is to be congratulated for treating electronic cigarettes the same as tobacco cigarettes. People who use e-cigarettes are inhaling unknown, unregulated and potentially harmful substances into their lungs so until we know more about them, we should treat them as we do traditional cigarettes.

A study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research found that the high-power ecigarettes known as tank systems produce formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, along with the nicotine-laced vapour that their users inhale. The toxin is formed when liquid nicotine and other e-cigarette ingredients are subjected to high temperatures, according to the study. Traditional cigarettes, by contrast, create thousands of chemicals and dozens of carcinogens. Sales of e-cigarettes have

risen ten-fold to be a $3 billion worldwide industry and many of the e-cigarette manufacturing businesses are owned by large tobacco companies.

Limiting tobacco use from public view is one of the major reasons that BC has been able to achieve the lowest smoking rate in Canada — at just 14 per cent.

E-cigarettes threaten to undermine all of that work as well as make the act of smoking seem acceptable again. The BC Lung Association offers smokers the free services of QuitNow.ca, including quit coaches to help them remain smoke-free. For more information, call 1-877-455-2233, text QUITNOW to 654321, or visit our information kiosk in the Nelson Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street.

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ell has frozen over: Twin Peaks is coming back to life.

The resurrection of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s influential early-’90s TV drama was announced this month to the shock and delight of its fans, including me.

The series will return to the Showtime network in 2016, 25 years after it last aired on ABC, leaving several

unresolved cliffhangers.

The show’s premise was eccentric FBI agent Dale Cooper investigating the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer in the northeastern Washington town of Twin Peaks — a place full of quirky inhabitants and dark secrets. Its leitmotifs included cherry pie, “damn good coffee,” and owls that were not what they seemed.

But what caught my fancy is that it took place just south of us.

The show’s pilot episode was shot in the western part of the state, around Snoqualmie and North Bend, before production moved to a California soundstage, but its setting was explained as “five miles south of the Canadian border, 12 miles west of the [Idaho] state line.”

On a real-life map, this would place it in an uninhabited spot in Colville National Forest northeast of Metaline Falls.

Our area received a shout-out on a second-season episode as the

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villainous Jean Renault told corrupt businessman Benjamin Horne where to deliver a ransom payment to free his kidnapped daughter Audrey: “Across the border, five miles east of Grand Forks on the road to

Castlegar, is a bar called the Columbian. Behind it is a failed amusement park. Go to the merry-go-round.

Leave the briefcase beside the horse with no head.” (In Renault’s French Canadian accent, the S was left off

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Grand Forks, and the Hs were absent from horse and head.)

The camera briefly captures the note on which Horne jots down the directions. Although the show’s writers obviously glanced at a map, the location is fictional: it actually corresponds to a spot around the Advance Nursery and orchards off Highway 3.

We never see the drop-off site in the show because the kidnapping plot is foiled before the payment is made. Agent Cooper rescues Audrey from a rather plush brothel called One-Eyed Jack’s — which it turns out her father owns.

It’s in Canada, on the shore of the fictional Black Lake, which straddles the border and appears to be a favoured way of entering the country undetected.

Cooper is suspended for his unauthorized excursion (a fellow agent shows up to deliver the bad news with a Mountie, naturally dressed in Continued on Page 9

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Business to Business An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Chamber and Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership celebrates Small Business Week As B.C. marks Small Business Week (Oct. 20 – 24), the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership are celebrating the vital role small businesses play in Nelson and area.

Chamber Executive Director Tom Thomson notes that “Small businesses make up a major part of Nelson’s business community and play a critical role in driving our local economy and creating jobs.” The City of Nelson has always shown a true entrepreneurial spirit a fact that is borne out considering the City of Nelson has close to 1300 business licenses issued annually, about 25% more than most communities of similar populations.

“Small Business Week is a great opportunity for our community to celebrate these hard-working businesses that bring great ideas and entrepreneurial energy to our region.

As a member of the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is part of active advocacy to support small businesses, including: The creation of and implementation of B.C.’s Small Business Accord; The removal of thousands of B.C. businesses from recycling costs and red tape under Multi Material BC’s packaging and printed paper program; and Continued advocacy for fair municipal business taxes.

As well, the Chamber is a dedicated advocate for small businesses at the local level. Chamber President Justin Pelant

says “through our sector consultations, a regular consultation with the business community at the Economic Development meetings, or the Chamber 12 @ 12 round

drive the local and regional economy, we are able to get a pulse on some of the challenges facing our business community.

We are then able to take those concerns

table discussions with sectors that help

to the local, regional, or senior levels of

government.”

Pelant says “Small business owners often work long hours and make great sacrifices to ensure the success of their companies. Many of these businesses are family-owned and operated, and one of the most important products of a small business is the positive effect they have in their communities by providing jobs, and their investment into the community.

Tom Thomson adds, “Let’s face it, generating sales, meeting payroll, serving customers, maintaining inventory, and doing all of this well enough to earn sufficient profit to keep operating takes a lot of skill and energy. Add to that the challenges faced by some sectors such as technological advances, people shopping on line, cross border shopping and the changing expectations of the consumer, and being in business these days can be a challenge.

We believe the broadband infrastructure the City of Nelson has rolled out for the business community provides tremendous opportunities for many local businesses, and to attract new businesses to our region, but it is not a silver bullet.

The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership encourage residents to demonstrate their support for small businesses not just during Small Business week, but throughout the year by making an extra effort to Think Local First.

An easy first step, Celebrate local small businesses this week by purchasing goods from local shops, eating out at a local restaurant or café

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Business to Business An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Technology Adoption Key to Productive, Competitive Business It’s here, it’s live, and it transmits up to 1,000 megabytes per second. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) made the provision of commercial broadband their major goal in 2013. But now that broadband is up and running, they have set a new target: to educate businesses about the value of adopting technology to improve the bottom line. “‘Build it and they will come’ is a catchy phrase but it just doesn’t work,” says Tom Thomson, Nelson Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and NAEDP spokesperson. “We need to educate businesses about the real benefits of ultra-fast broadband to get them to actually sign up.”

Research to date shows that broadband makes businesses more productive, competitive and ready to expand. Communities with broadband are better able to recruit new businesses and so local job opportunities increase. Use of broadband also creates a demand for highly-skilled workers and can increase individual business or organizational revenues by up to 24 per cent while decreasing costs by up to seven per cent.

Kootenay Health Services Inc. (KHS) is one business that needed no convincing to see that broadband was right for them. The Nelson-based interdisciplinary rehabilitation clinic subscribed to Nelson Broadband this past summer and no longer keeps paper files, but enters and stores all their electronic medical records securely online.

“Adopting an electronic medical records system is the way of the future for patient care and a more efficiently run clinic,” says Robyn Clark, co-owner of KHS along with business partner and husband Craig Sully.

The clinic employs 14 core staff that includes hand therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, kinesiologists, administrative staff as well as physician and psychologist associates. Staff and associates work together as a team to assess and treat injury, disease and disability.

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Over the last 16 years, KHS has expanded to meet the growing needs of their clientele in the East and West Kootenays, providing medical-legal services as well as comprehensive functional assessment and treatment for third party payers, employers, and private clients.

This means their paper records expanded too, filling an entire room at their Front Street clinic and requiring secure, offsite storage of files that must be kept for up to 16 years.

“We had already planned to move to EMR [electronic medical records] about a year ago, so when we heard about access to broadband in Nelson, we signed up right away,” says Sully. Faster and more reliable data transmission and cloud storage gave KHS clinicians full access to charts and records anywhere in their office or off-site during client or job site visits.

Sully and Clark agree that their broadband subscription will result in an overall cost savings for the clinic because they are no longer paying for physical storage, and staff can focus on assessing and treating patients instead of completing and tracking down paper files.

“As clinicians and as a local business, we are really conscious that we need to do the training, research and innovative clinical practice to be leaders in our field.

Adopting digital technology is just part of our business ethic.”

Thomson says that he is keen to share stories about local businesses adopting technology because others in the Nelson and area business community need to know how broadband can help, and as the local network grows, begin to share that story outside our region to encourage other businesses to relocate.

“There is no shortage of innovative thinking, technical knowledge and skill among Nelson and area businesses and it’s important to showcase that. The NAEDP Technology Adoption project will support and mentor to businesses that have already signed on to broadband,

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No more paper! Kootenay Health Services Co-owner, hand therapist and physiotherapist Craig Sully uses his iPad to enter patient notes into a secure electronic medical records system using the clinic’s Nelson Broadband connection.

and educate and reach out to businesses that don’t yet realize or appreciate the benefits of broadband. We all need to adopt technology to some degree to create a thriving economy in the long term.”

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Influence of Twin Peaks can still be seen Continued from Page 6 Red Serge) but is eventually cleared.

A companion book to the series, the Twin Peaks Access Guide to the Town, included a couple of maps that confirmed the town’s supposed location as somewhere northeast of Metaline Falls, and showed it bisected by Route 21. That’s a real highway, but it’s actually further to the west, directly south of Grand Forks.

The map shows the highway crossing the border and intersecting with Highway 3B, where it indicates that heading west will reach Castlegar.

Traveling south on 21 will reach Spokane, and going west on Route 10 will reach Kettle Falls.

A mileage chart shows Castlegar as the closest town, 31 miles (50 km) away, although it misplaces Castlegar in Washington state.

Another surprise is the revelation there is (or was) thrice-daily bus service between Twin Peaks and Kootenay Bay, the eastern terminal of the Kootenay Lake ferry.

According to a schedule in the book, the morning and afternoon runs are two hours and 45 minutes while the evening run inexplicably takes almost three and a half hours.

The book also recounts the Twin Peaks high school football team’s undefeated season of 1968 in which it beat Metaline, Northport, Colville, Marcus, Chewelah, and Kettle Falls.

Colville National Forest may have been the inspiration for the show’s Ghostwood National Forest, home to lost souls and the entrance to the mysterious Black Lodge, inhabited by demons including the one who killed Laura Palmer.

While any resemblance to Twin Peaks by real-life Washington state towns is purely coincidental, the only one in Stevens County that is anywhere near the same size is Colville, population 4,668.

The Twin Peaks welcome sign, seen in the show’s opening credits, claims its population is 51,201, although its creators intended for it to be 5,120. ABC, however, re-

portedly felt a town that size was “too small and unrelatable.” (The Ac-

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cess Guide claimed the town had discovered its population was actually

5,120.1.)

Two local businesses took their name after the

show: Twin Peaks Towing in Castlegar and the Twin Peaks car wash in

Fruitvale.

There’s also a Twin Peaks Lake in the Mona-

shees, west of Upper Arrow Lake, that predates the show.

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Oct 23rd - Immune2Cobras & friends -Immune2Cancer Fundraiser Oct 24th - Chrissy Murderbot w/ Stupid Beach, Ghostwhip, Yan Zombie Oct 25th - Electro Swing Club’s Dirty Gramophones Oct 30th - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Oct 31st - Vinyl Richie Hallowe’en Spooktacular w/ Cass Rhapsody Nov 4th - The Smalls - Reunion Tour - Sold out!

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

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Community EvEnts The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is hosting an open house tonight, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join in the unveiling of the brand new renovated kitchen and informational tours of the centre. There will be art making, textile arts demonstrations, and musical entertainment by Sofiella Watt. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

The free event is open to people of all genders and is located at 420 Mill Street.

Jubilee Manor Auxiliary Fall Tea Thursday at Jubilee Manor.

Bake table and tea served from 2 to 3 p.m. Join them and bring a friend.

Watch the wonders of the night sky through the Starry Night Astronomy program’s astronomical telescopes on Friday at Taghum Hall. There will be a partial eclipse of the sun on Thursday from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Watch it happen safely through two solar filtered telescopes at Taghum Hall. All events are weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586.

Friends of the Library are having a book sale Friday and Saturday but are still looking for donations. Bring your kindly used books to the Nelson Library Please leave donations with library staff. For information nelsonlibraryfriends@gmail. com or Catherine at 250-3525975.

Ron Robinson: Mask Anthology at the big brown house at 511 Nelson Avenue on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception October 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m..

Twenty percent from all sales will be donated to the Nelson and District Arts Council Contact Ron at 250-352-9898.

It’s Halloween for teens at the Nelson Public Library. Special Wild and Wacky Wednesday on October 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Ages 12 and up welcome. Costumes, snacks, games, prizes.

Make a goth sock puppet! FMI: jharris@nelson.ca or call 250505-5683.

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com Candi-dating at the Nelson Public Library on October 30, 6:45 to 9 p.m. (registration begins at 6:45 p.m.) West Kootenay EcoSociety and nelsonvotes. ca will offer citizens a opportunity to spend three minutes one-on-one with candidates asking questions, raising issues, and connecting personally. A spin-off of speed dating, Speed Candi-dating has proven to be a successful format for connecting citizens and candidates running for political office. All candidates for mayor and council and for school board trustee have been invited to participate.

Blewett School’s 2014 Spooktacular Halloween event on Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. includes a haunted maze, chili, hot dogs, beverages and fireworks. Every year the Blewett School, at 2665 Blewett Road, hosts an amazing Halloween event which is their biggest fundraiser of the year. More volunteers are needed. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The haunted maze is $2 and fireworks start at 8 p.m. sharp. Entrance is free.

Cafe Langham Inspired ideas speaker series has been changed to November 1, which will be The Day of the Dead Celebrations in Mexico and other death practices around the world. Talk starts at 7 p.m. at the Langham in Kaslo. Youth are free. Donation at the door.

Inn at the Cathedral a social event on Saturday, November 1. A coffee party from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for $5 or choose high tea from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for $6.

Where friends meet — old and new. Heavenly Bake Table sales and door prizes. Hosted by St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at Ward and Silica Street.

Balfour Church Guild Harvest Coffee Party, Art and Artisan show and sale on Saturday, November 8.

WEEkly mEEtings Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot.

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FRIDAY OCT 24 2014 7:00  8:30 Milonga Madness 8:309:30 Practica SATURDAY OCT 25 2014 10:00 11:30-Tango basics-the building blocks Argentine Tango work shop 12:302 :00 Adornos, etiquette and floorcraft secrets 2:153:45-Hooked on Tango-Ganchos and With Clarry Smits & Elizabeth Hudgins other leg crafting Heather Grant & Beth Hargreaves SUNDAY OCT 26 2014 With Guest Tango DJ “El Viejo” Workshop 11:0012:30-the 1,2,3’s of Tango Vals Argentine

nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members.

Free flow Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments to complement the rhythm. A small fee to cover hall rental will be collected.

The Nelson Choral Society practices every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road. All are welcome, no audition required.

For further information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org.

Community yoga at the Youth Centre every Wednesday.

Afternoon practice for girls and women at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch.

For all ages: teens and 19-plus.

Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail. com.

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

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

Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve.com. montHly mEEtings The next regular general meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women is Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m., at the banquet room of The Adventure Hotel (616 Vernon Street, Nelson).

Advocacy, support, and friendship. If you want to join the club at a general meeting

Intermediate FRIDAY OCT 24 2014 7:00  8:30 Milonga -Sacada with a dash of traspie 8:309:30 Practica SATURDAY OCT 25 2014 10:00 11:30 -Close Embrace-smooth like butter 12:302 :00 -Lots of Flavour-followers back sacada with lapiz 2:153:45 -A desert made for sharingTurning in unison down the line of dance SUNDAY OCT 26 2014 11:0012:30 -The Cherry on top-a graceful giro in Vals

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Guest speaker Gail Hunnieset will discuss US income taxes for Canadians who spend winters in the US. The West Kootenay Family Historians Society meets on Monday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the Castlegar library. The program for the meeting will focus on ways to learn more about United Empire Loyalist ancestors who came to Canada after the American Revolution. For further information, contact wkfhs@shaw.ca.

WorksHops Ellison’s Market free Saturday community workshops are from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. On October 25, Alkaline Water: Learn about the amazing health benefits of alkaline water with Steve from Riva Alkaline Water.

Bring your questions and taste the difference. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-352-3181.

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

Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. from October 25 to December 13.

Drop in, free or by donation.

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 191 Baker Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-2264.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 250-352-6008 for information regarding the many programs.

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SATURDAY OCT 25 2014 6PM11PM Eagles Hall- 641 Baker St. Nelson 6PM7:30PM Potluck Dinner 7:30PM11:00PM Milonga (dance) Masquerade theme with Guest DJ “El Viejo” FEES WEEKEND PASSES Includes 5 lessons + Milonga +Performance + Practica Early Bird - $120. Regular - $140 OR $25/lesson. $15/Milonga + performance. $10 Practica PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Heather: 250-505-0109 2hvgrant@gmail.com Beth: 250-352-5081 eliz63@gmail.com

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events On Saturday, the first ever Nelson Zombie Walk will be led by a Zombie New Orleans Funeral Jazz band from the Civic theatre.

Make-up artists will be available in the lobby from noon until 2 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Wrap Up and Community Awareness Celebration

The public is welcome to attend and enjoy a delicious local harvest dinner celebrating simple but nutritious cooking. Several community members who took the Chew on This challenge will share their stories October 23 6pm at the Nelson United Church

theatre A new comedy by James and Jamesy, High Tea, will play at the Capitol Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. When the world is flooded in tea, England’s well-loved comedy duo cling to their friendship and spectacular imagination to keep them afloat. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

stage in a stadium behind the Iron Curtain.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

MUsiC Juno-nominated band The Bills will play at the Capitol on Friday at 8 p.m. This extraordinary quintet is renowned amongst fans of all ages for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements and exuberant live performances. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

A youth theatre production of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound opens Friday. There will be two performances at 4 and 7 p.m. at Central School in Nelson. A country house weekend is the perfect setting for revenge in this humorous and quirky whodunit.

Mystery buffs will enjoy sly references to Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The play will feature actors ages 14 to 19. Admittance by donation.

Rock trio Lift are playing two shows at the Royal on Baker on Saturday. The first is an acoustic show, starting at 7 p.m., which will be followed at 9 by an electric set. Kevin Armstrong, known for his recent theatre productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Rent, will be performing alongside Alan Kirk and Al Archibald.

The Capitol Kid Series continues with The Mask Messenger by Faustwork Mask Theatre on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. This familyfriendly show includes a series of vignettes that feature physical comedy, quick-change artistry, and mask magic. All seats are $12.50 when you purchase tickets for individual performances in the Kids Series, or you can buy a ticket package that includes four or more Kid Series events and get your tickets for $10 each. For details see capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

Jeff and Lisel Forst star in Cop Shop/ Grow Op, an encore performance of the award-winning play on Saturday at 8 p.m. The comedy follows a pot grower who falls in love with policeman who lives next door. Based on a true story that happened in Prince George.

Two time Juno award winning hip hop artist Buck 65 returns to Spiritbar on Monday, November 10 in support of his newest album Neverlove. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”). Receive a free download of Neverlove when you purchase a pair of tickets to this show.

Physical comedy duo James and Jamesy will appear in High Tea at the Capitol tonight and Thursday. The show follows the pair as they navigate a world flooding with tea.

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Tickets are $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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

Tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m., watch National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein at Nelson Civic Theatre. Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, who alternate roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. For more information visit civic theatre.ca.

The Civic Theatre presents the latest from Studio Ghibli and winner of the Audience Award at Austin’s 2014 Fantastic Fest. The Tale of Princess Kaguya tells the story of an aging bamboo cutter who happens upon a glowing stalk with opens to reveal a tiny nymph. The show will play at 7 p.m. on October 24. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead plays at the Civic Theatre on October 25 at 7 p.m. Picking up where the first zombie film left off, this one opens with Colonel Herzog and his horde of Nazi zombies. With nods to classic horror films like Evil Dead 2, the film is B-movie fun.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On Saturday, Italian movie Zombie plays at 9 p.m. after Dead Snow 2. The show is only $2 if purchased as a double bill. Banned as obscene in America, this remains one of the most eye-skewering, skin-ripping, gore-gushingly graphic horror hits of all time. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Only Lovers Left Alive, Jim Jarmusch’s contemporary vampire film, plays on October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Set against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangier, an underground musician, deeply depressed by the direction of human activities, reunites with his resilient and enigmatic lover. Their love story has already endured several centuries at least, but their debauched idyll is soon disrupted by her wild and uncontrollable younger sister.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On October 29, the Civic Theatre will present Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time.

With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the largest concert ever

Ontario-based indie rock band Tokyo Police Club play Spiritbar on Monday, November 17 with Said The Whale and The Pack AD. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

San Francisco psychedelic rock band New Riders of the Purple Sage play Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, November 21. Tickets are available now at the Capitol Theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, and by phone at 250-352 6363.

Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus.

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A Mask Anthology Oct. 25-26, 11-4pm Reception Oct. 25, 7-9 BIG BROWN HOUSE 511 Nelson Ave.

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Collects bottles to help Children’s Hospital

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Nelson’s Paige Purcell, 5, took her last load of empties to the Nelson Leafs bottle depot last week in her efforts to raise $3,315 this summer for BC Children’s Hospital.

This isn’t the first fundraiser for the family whose little girl was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent brain surgery two years ago. In 2013 her mother Andrea organized a Facebook fundraiser raising $7,000 to give back to Friends of the Family, the organization that helped them during their medical crisis.

With her mom’s help, the little girl has been collecting cans for recycling all summer. Paige delivered the funds in person on Monday when she went for an MRI, which she will continue to have every year until she is eight.

“An MRI isn’t the most pleasant experience as there is sedation but she’s excited to go see her neurosurgeon to give him the money,” said Andrea. “Last year she gave $300 of her birthday money to her doctor.”

It was Paige’s idea to collect bottles and donate the returns. Andrea was running with her daughter in the stroller one morning when they began to pick up the empties after Andrea explained they were not garbage but recyclable.

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Five-year-old Paige Purcell raised $3,315 for BC Children’s Hospital where she under went life saving surgery two years ago after being diagnosed with a benign brain Andrea Purcell photo tumour. she wanted to go to the bakery. She suggested that we save the money and collect more bottles to give money like she did with her birthday money last year.”

The proud mom supported the idea and the bottle collecting began. Friends called Andrea to pick up collected empties and some would drop them off.

People also dropped off empties at the Nelson Leafs bottle depot where they donated the refund to Paige’s account, which will remain open over the winter.

Andrea’s husband is an air attack officer and they have received significant support from the Arrow Fire Zone. The Valhalla Unit Crew and initial attack crews donated bottles from the Slocan Park fire, which firefighters helped sort and transport. Air tanker dispatchers and the provincial fire coordination centre in Kamloops also raised $1,000.

The BC Children’s Hospital recognized Paige’s efforts last week featuring the little girl as one of their superheroes.

Meanwhile Paige started Kindergarten in September where, according to her mother, she is thriving and very happy.

“She’s healthy and she’s growing,” said Andrea.

“She is exceeding my expectations.”

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Community Nelson Grans To Grans host fundraiser

African dinner event

The popular ninth annual African Dinner is being held on Sunday November 9.

Come dine and enjoy a wonderful, authentic African dinner, prepared by the Nelson Grans, with entertainment and a silent auction.

The Nelson Grans along with a number of Nelson businesses, donate all the food for the preparation of the dinner. Much of the produce is grown in the grans gardens during the summer months and used at this annual supper.

Come learn about the indomitable spirit of African grandmothers in a presentation by Nelson Grans group member, Sharon Henderson, who will share her insights from her recent March visit to Stephen Lewis Foundation partner projects in Ethiopia and South Africa.

These projects are helping to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church in the downstairs hall at 602 Silica Street, Nelson.

Tickets are $20 with a sliding scale to $15 and kids under 12 years are $10.

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The grandkids will usher you to your table — the same kids who spend hours creating fundraising projects raising funds for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the dinner are donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to

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Only 110 tickets are available for the dinner. Tickets can be purchased at Cotton Creek Clothing, 488 Baker Street, Nelson or at the door while quantities last.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

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Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt.

With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead. But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way. * Clean the gutters. Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic.

Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems. If gutters are backed up with leaves and other debris, then ice dams may form, forcing water to seep in through the roof. That damage can be costly and can even cause the roof to collapse inward in areas with heavy snowfall. Clean gutters throughout the fall, especially if your property has many trees, and be sure to check gutters one last time before the arrival of winter. * Tend to your attic. Homeowners who have attics in their homes might want to add some extra insulation up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of thumb when determining if your attic needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation. * Address leaky windows and doors. Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the wind outside is blowing, take a tour of your home’s windows and doorways, standing next to them to determine if there any holes or leaks that are letting outdoor air inside. If you notice any leaks beneath exterior doors, install some door sweeps to keep outdoor air where it belongs. Leaks around windows can be snuffed out with caulk or weather stripping. * Test the furnace. Homeowners typically do not devote much thought to their furnaces in spring, summer and fall. But with winter on the horizon, fall is the time to test the furnace to make sure it’s ready for the months ahead. Expect a somewhat foul yet brief odor to appear when starting the furnace. That odor should dissipate shortly, but if it does not go away, then your furnace is likely in need of repair. But even if the smell does not stick around, you might want to have the furnace cleaned by a professional anyway. Such cleanings ensure the furnace works efficiently throughout the winter. * Clean the garage. You might not mind parking in the driveway during the warmer months of the year, but why subject your vehicles to harsh winter weather if you don’t have to?

Clean the garage in the fall so you have an indoor parking spot throughout the winter season. Protecting your car from the elements can add years to its life and also saves you the trouble of digging your car out of the snow.

Fall is a time of year for homeowners to spend a weekend or two preparing their homes for the often harsh weather that awaits when winter arrives.

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Arts James & Jamesy star in physical comedy High Tea

Comedic duo return to Capitol Will Johnson Nelson Star

If you’re planning to attend High Tea, the two-night physical comedy playing at the Capitol tonight and tomorrow, be sure to bring a tea cup.

The Tetley-sponsored show, featuring duo James & Jamesy, brings the comedic pair back to Nelson for an aquatic-themed adventure that involves plentiful audience participation and no shortage of warm tea.

“Last year we were here in Nelson for 2 for Tea,” said Jamesy, who is played by Alastair Knowles. “They were clamouring for us to come back with more for them to chew on. After touring the country, we are pleased to bring our new show to Nelson.”

The show, which won awards at the Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal and London fringe festivals, is an epic celebration of the imagination.

“Think Jaws, think Titanic, think Waterworld or Noah’s Ark. The premise is: what happens when tea floods the world?” said Jamesy, an eccentric who rarely leaves his London flat.

The show follows the unusual pair as they meet for a weekly tea party.

“I’m more of a stoic, bluishcollar man about town, and I come over for a weekly tea party at Jamesy’s house. And it’s that part of the week, between the events of my regular life, that’s the silver lining in my week.

Jamesy’s imagination takes me to worlds far beyond what I on my own, in my daily life, would discover,” said James, who is played by Aaron Malkin.

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“People’s imaginations are so powerful that if you tell them what they’re seeing, they will see that and perhaps not so much more. In High Tea, we really allow people’s imaginations to reign supreme.”

“And just as James comes to the tea party as an opportunity to feel some vitality in every day, the audience gets to come and experience the awe and amazement of life. The audience becomes an integral part of the

adventure,” said Jamesy.

“People’s imaginations are so powerful that if you tell them what they’re seeing, they will see that and perhaps not so much more. In High Tea, we really allow people’s imaginations to

reign supreme,” he said.

The pair have been compared to Monty Python, Abbott & Costello and even Dr. Seuss.

Their all-ages act is appropriate for the entire family.

James & Jamesy are teaching theatre for a second year at L.V. Rogers. They said working with students is extremely fulfilling.

“We thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for students in Nelson for us to do the show in concert with the classes and workshops. It’s a unique experience for us all,” said James.

The show plays at 7:30 p.m.

For more information visit jamesandjamesy.com. For tickets visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

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On Thursday, October 30, the Nelson Public Library, West Kootenay Ecosociety and NelsonVotes.ca will offer citizens an opportunity to spend three minutes one-on-one with candidates asking questions, raising issues, and connecting personally.

A spin-off of speed dating, Speed Candi-dating has proven to be a successful format for connecting citizens and candidates running for political office.

All candidates for mayor and council and for school board trustee have been invited to participate.

“This is a fun, fast and effective way for Nelson’s citizens to engage with the candidates who aspire to represent them on municipal council,” said the library’s June Stockdale, one of the event organizers.

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turnout of people who want to get to know the candidates better on a whole range of topics, from affordable housing to taxes to climate change,” said Dan Woynillowicz of NelsonVotes.ca, who also coordinated the 2011 event.

“This is an exciting election with a competitive field of candidates” said noted David Reid of the West Kootenay Ecosociety.

“We’re confident there will be a strong showing from both candidates and citizens alike.

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Selkirk students meet with resort director

As students in the Selkirk College resort and hotel management, hospitality and professional cooking programs dove into their second month of studies, a visit by the head of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise helped provide additional incentive to make good use of their time learning about the industry.

Nestled in one of the most iconic locations in Canada, the Chateau Lake Louise is currently enjoying one of its busiest years in recent history. The resort’s director of operations David MacGillivary stopped by Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus earlier this month to chat with first and second year students.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Director of Operations David MacGillivary poses with the Selkirk College hospitality program students that came out to a special presentation at the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson last week.

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In 2001, Canadian Pacific purchased Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and took the name of the much smaller chain in order to reflect a new international focus for the Canadian-based company. Today, the company operates more than 70 hotels and resorts in 19 different countries.

MacGillivary started with CP Hotels as a room service waiter in 1979.

After a long career, he returned to the Chateau Lake Louise two years ago and now oversees the operation that employs up to 700 people at full capacity.

“It was very interesting,” said first year RHOT student Geoffrey Abubakary, who grew up in Kelowna. “It’s great to meet contacts, especially for a chain hotel because those can be very important. It gets me excited to go into the industry and shows that I can make those leaps to go the places I want to go.”

Students will get an opportunity to engage with more industry insiders in the coming months when executives from Delta Hotels, Sheraton Hotels and Atlific Hotels pay a visit.

23 6pm at the Nelson United Church. The public is welcome to attend and enjoy a delicious local harvest dinner celebrating simple but nutritious cooking – the kind that could be enjoyed with ingredients from the Food Cupboard. Several community members who took the challenge will share their stories, and there will be a discussion about how to help our community reduce poverty. Entrance by donation.

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HOW TO AVOID A CRIMINAL RECORD Answers for Last Weeks

Say you’ve been nabbed by police and criminally charged – whether for possession of pot, shoplifting, or perhaps a driving offence (we’re not talking murder or robbery). You’re over 18 years old and it’s your first time. Is a criminal record a sure thing?

Maybe not.

A criminal defence lawyer may be able to negotiate with the Crown prosecutor and secure a guilty plea to a lesser, non-criminal offence (such as a motor vehicle infraction in the case of a driving offence). Or a criminal defence lawyer could win a “not guilty” verdict for you at trial. In either case, you’d avoid a criminal record. But what if your lawyer tells you neither of these options is likely?

Let’s be clear – you want to avoid a criminal record if you can. Partly that’s because of the stigma attached. Nobody likes being branded a criminal.

But a criminal record has other negative consequences. It may jeopardize your current job and disqualify you from holding certain jobs altogether (think teacher, nurse or bank teller). And you may have to disclose it when looking for a job – clearly it won’t help you land one in future.

Also, it may result in travel restrictions. With a criminal record, you may not be able to get into certain countries, like the United States.

So what can you do to avoid a criminal record?

Several options may be available, and your lawyer will discuss these with you.

One option is “alternative measures” sometimes known as “diversion.” Maybe the Crown prosecutor can be persuaded that in your particular circumstances avoiding the criminal justice process is appropriate. You’d have to admit your guilt, take responsibility for what you did and try to make amends to the community. Typically this involves apologizing to those hurt by your actions, returning or paying for things that were taken, counselling and/or doing community service. But if the Crown agrees to diversion and alternative measures, it sure beats a criminal trial – and avoids a criminal record.

Another option is: If you plead (or are found) guilty, the court might be persuaded that an absolute discharge is justified in your case. Maybe you are young and show remorse, and it’s clear to the court the offence was totally out of character. The court may lean against branding you a criminal. So if you’re lucky, you will, just this once, get an absolute discharge – and no criminal record.

Yet another option is: If you plead (or are found) guilty, the court might be persuaded that a conditional discharge is appropriate. You would have to abide by a set of “good behaviour” conditions similar to probation for a specified time period. If you live up to those conditions, you will not have a criminal record.

But make no mistake – if you trip up and break the conditions, pronto, goodbye conditional discharge, hello sentence and criminal record.

In the case of either an absolute or conditional discharge, you can honestly say that you’ve never been convicted of a crime and you don’t have a criminal record.

If you’re facing a criminal charge, even one that seems minor, see a good criminal defence lawyer – the consequences of a conviction and criminal record can be long-lasting and nasty.

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Written by Janice Mucalov, LL.B. with contribution by TYLEEN UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact TYLEEN UNDERWOOD for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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Leafs netminder Adam Maida had a tough game on Friday night against the 100 Mile House Wranglers. He and teammate Brett Soles let in a combined seven goals on 19 shots.

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Nelson Leafs play three games in three nights, all away from home

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After a rocky start, the Nelson Leafs wrapped up a threeroad-games-in-three nights trip by edging out the Sicamous Eagles 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

The win gave the local hockey squad a 2-1 record over the weekend and solidified their place in top spot of the division.

Sunday’s matinee contest may have had a close score, but the play on the ice wasn’t, as Nelson outshot their hosts 47-12.

The Leafs got off to a fast start, scoring two first period goals by Austin Lindsay and Patrick Croome.

Sicamous closed the gap to 2-1 in the second when Riley Cardinal beat Brett Soles in the Leafs net. However a third period marker by Aaron Dunlop restored Nelson’s two goal lead.

The trip ended much better

than it began.

On Friday the Nelson squad kicked off the road trip by travelling to 100 Mile House. But the Wranglers were not in a hospitable mood, beating up the Leafs 7-3.

The home squad was all over the Leafs in the first two periods, taking a 4-0 lead into the third thanks to goals from Micky Turner, Justin Schwing, Cole Zimmerman and Nick McCabe.

In the third, Nelson attempted to battle back.

Aaron Dunlap and Aaron Brewer scored for Nelson to narrow the gap to 4-2, but Brady Ward scored soon after to increase the Wranglers’ lead to three goals.

Darnel St. Pierre scored the final Nelson goal while Michael Lynch and Nick Headrick rounded out the scoring for the Wranglers.

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both of the Leafs’ netminders as Adam Maida stopped seven of the 11 shots he faced in 40 minutes of play while Brett Soles stopped five of eight shots in 20 minutes of playing time.

Despite the tough start, Nelson bounced back on Saturday, thrashing the Revelstoke Grizzlies 9-3.

Nelson came out hot, scoring four goals in the first period — from Matt MacDonald, Branden Chow (with two) and Race Miller — to give the Leafs a 4-1 lead after one.

The high offensive performance continued in the second as Nelson’s Dylan Williamson and Nolan Percival scored to increase the lead to 6-1 after 40 minutes.

Third period goals by Michael Crawford, Darnel St. Pierre and Aaron Dunlap rounded out the scoring for Nelson.

Brett Soles stopped 26 of 29 shots for the win.

Nelson has one more road game — against the Grand Forks Border Bruins on Friday — before they return to the friendly confines of the Nelson and District Community Complex on Saturday for a game against the Golden Rockets.

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Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Nelson 15 9 Beaver Valley 15 7 Castlegar 15 7 Spokane 14 6 Grand Forks 16 5

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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Kimberley 12 9 Fernie 12 9 Golden 15 8 Creston Valley 11 5 Columbia Valley 12 1

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T 0 1 0 1 0

OTL 0 2 0 1 2

P 24 17 16 10 6

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

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Nelson Star

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

MAYOR – One to be elected Surname DOOLEY KOZAK SEVERYN

Usual Names John Debra Pat

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

COUNCILLOR – Six to be elected Surname

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

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

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

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two to be elected Surname

ABRAHAMS BENDIG MASLECHKO

Usual Names Bob Curtis William

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Business to Business An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Strategies to Develop the Nelson and Area Economy A report from the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Every small town in BC wants to improve its economy, but not every small town has Nelson’s considerable assets. We now have a broadband network available to an educated, innovative and eclectic population. Our citizens are motivated and creative people who live and work here not because they have to, but because they love their community what it has to offer. We are also fortunate to have access to a sophisticated research institute at Selkirk College and we have a beautiful and lively downtown core that is a strong draw for locals and tourists alike.

Focusing on these assets, the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) is exploring four strategies to develop the local economy over the next three years.

The first strategy focuses on championing revisiting the regional Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) project that was undertaken in 2010. The NAEDP would partner with Selkirk College’s Rural Development Institute, to take an accurate current pulse of the business community’s needs and opportunities and works with project partners to respond with targeted support and collective action to ensure businesses remain viable and in some cases, expand.

The most successful BRE projects benefit from an individual or an organization that drives the process forward, and the NAEDP is that driver in Nelson. Based on BRE survey results from 2010, the NAEDP has already helped to develop educational business training programs through Community Futures, business seminars and workshops, public educational campaigns on the importance of Thinking Local First and educating businesses owners on business valuation and succession planning. We feel More work remains to be done and the BRE process will be revisited through 2015. This is fundamental to our role.

The second strategy is to improve adoption of technology and the digital economy by increasing the

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number of subscribers to Nelson Broadband. We will need to mentor existing businesses that have already signed up and reach out to businesses to help them understand the benefits of adopting broadband technology. While those benefits are too numerous to list here, they include ultrafast data transmission, cloud storage, back up services, accommodation of peak internet traffic and local access to high-resolution video-conferencing and training.

The third strategy is to strengthen our digital economy by exploring how we could become an Intelligent Community. The Intelligent Community process follows a formal framework developed by the US-based Intelligent Community Forum, a think tank that studies the economic and social development of the 21st Century community. We believe that Nelson and area can follow the example of other successful communities who have leveraged their technological infrastructure and knowhow into economic growth.

And the fourth strategy - arguably the most obvious

and most straightforward to achieve – is to work with our partners to shift the Nelson downtown core from a “good” downtown to an outstanding downtown. We would focus on community branding, marketing and tourism development methods successfully applied in small towns elsewhere in BC and the US. The NAEDP’s priority in 2013-2014 was working to help secure a broadband network for local businesses.

Now we’re ready to take the next logical steps to support local business viability and expansion, as well as encourage greater adoption of technology and use of that technology to leverage the assets our community has to offer the world.

The NAEDP is a partnership between the City of Nelson, Community Futures Central Kootenay, the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce and RDCK Areas E and F. The partnership’s goal is to take a unified approach to community economic development initiatives for the city and region.

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Mandy says “I started this business out of my love for candle making and a passion for recycling. I’ve made candles for over 20 years and when I started thinking about turning my hobby into self-employment, I looked around our town and found that no one was recycling wax. That’s when I started the wax recycling program that developed into my small business.

“Owning a business has its rewards and challenges. It’s sometimes tricky staying focused! For this, I’ve learned to plan ahead, be prepared and practice efficient time management. With the help of Community Futures’ workshops and staff, I started getting the tools and know-how I needed to try and be the best small business owner I can be!”

Jen Keirstead, Registered Holistic Nutritionist

“The support and inspiration I received from the teacher was amazing! The classes were incredibly informative and FUN. I have always paid for my education…having education on how to start your own business provided by a government grant is a dream come true! This program truly opens doors for the people of the Kootenay’s, allowing them to work in the field of their passion. This is turn, creates a positive and happy energy in the community. This is why I love living here!”

IXL Driver Training

Ted Allen’s Jewellery... helping make the Nelson Chamber of Commerce look good one piece of jewellery at a time.

Bruce Coyle and his wife started IXL Driver Training after he was looking for a career change. He was looking for an opportunity that would fit his skills, as well as a niche within Nelson. As a result, the idea of IXL Driver Training was formed.

“I am able to impart life-saving driving skills, knowledge and attitudes to my students,” says Bruce. “I enjoy the personal rapport with my clients during my time teaching them to drive. It is satisfying to have parents appreciate the difference in their teens driving and the teaching I have provided. As a result, I receive a lot of ‘word of mouth’ referrals. Finally, the joy and smiles of my students after they have passed their road-tests are hard to beat.”

The challenge of his business is that there are long hours. “There is no ‘9 to 5’ in my job. Driving during the mid-summer holidays can be stressful. I definitely have to be the second set eyes as there can be constant hazards.”

Remaining organised with appointments and paperwork are some additional challenges, but overall he enjoys being his own boss and working on his own. “I am grateful for the support and wisdom, skills that Community Futures has provided me with.” www. ixldrivertraining.com

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Sports

Sports Day Canada

Stepping it up Sports Day Canada is coming up next month and this year the Nelson organizing team is stepping it up a notch by extending the event over a few days. Starting on Friday, November 28 the Jersey Day movement should gain more traction this year with even more schools, offices and stores celebrating sport by wearing their favourite team jersey for the day — while donating $1 to do so toward the local KidSport chapter.

That evening, the Nelson Regional Sports Council is hosting its own annual Sport Hero awards. The awards will mirror the Sport BC program that recognizes coaches, officials, mentors and administrators who have dedicated themselves to amateur sport at the community level — without whom it simply would not happen. In 2004 five local recipients received the honours, another 12 people were honoured in 2012. Included in the evening event is keynote speaker Eric Sinker from ViaSport, VancouGame On ver, who will be highlighting the Canadian Sport for Life movement and its benefits for all communities. Hosted at the Adventure Hotel on Vernon Street, the evening begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (drink and appies) and can be purchased at the Sports Council office. Call 250-352-3989. n Sports Day events on Saturday, November 29 will be varied. Try-It activities including swimming and skating at NDCC and various field games at the newly NYSA-operated indoor soccer facility. Keep an eye open for the detailed schedule. All public welcome! n Physical literacy is the ability for an individual to move competently and confidently in all types of environments. The key components are the fundamental movement skills that are very important in the physical development of a child. Being offered during the Sports Day Canada event is the Fundamental Movement Skills workshop for coaches, ECE, elementary teachers and parents. Details to follow. n Other worthy mentionable upcoming events; The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is holding it’s pre-season membership drive and registration for Bunnies, BC Rabbits and Track Attack programs. Look for Club reps at the Chahko Mika Mall from November 6 to 8, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the Ski Swap and AGM at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club on Sunday November 9.

AGM attendees get early attendance at the ski-swap.

For more information contact info@nelsonnordicski.ca n Six beginner curlers lessons will be offered at the Nelson Curling Centre in the Learn To Curl recreational league starting October 27 to December 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Phone Terri Richardson to at 250-352-3058.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY

NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING (REFERENDUM) LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND SERVICE – AREAS A, D AND E PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors within Electoral Areas A, D and E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay that “Other Voting” is necessary to determine if the electors are in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board adopting Bylaw No 2420, being the “Regional District of Central Kootenay Local Conservation Fund Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2420, 2014.” The vote will be conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act. The question to be asked to obtain the assent of the electors shall be: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2420 to provide for the following: establish the ‘Regional District of Central Kootenay Local Conservation Fund Service’ within Electoral Areas A, D and E; and annually requisition up to a maximum of $106,500 or $0.062 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value of land and improvements, whichever is greater, to be collected by an annual parcel tax?”

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

and residency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nancy Eva Waldie Funeral Service to be held at 1.00 pm on Saturday October 25th, 2014 at St Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral 701 Ward Street, Nelson British Columbia.

A Reception will follow after the service.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

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Retail Salesperson Needed (For Busy Building Supply) We are seeking an individual to fill a full-time position on our sales floor. Are you interested in providing great customer service, working in a daily changing industry, learning something new every day you go to work, if so please apply. Experience with computerized POS system and knowledge of building materials an asset but not mandatory. Please forward resumes to: skip@maglio.ca

STUDENT Alert! Retail Associate - Play It Again Kids. To work Saturdays plus a few hours during weekdays. Visit playitagainkids.ca for details.

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Obituaries

Shirle y Loree n Paulett

Nancy Eva Waldie Funeral Service to be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday October 25th, 2014, at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral 701 Ward Street, Nelson BC A reception will follow after the service Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Bill (William) Arthur Stack January 9, 1951 - October 14, 2014

In Memoriam

Leo Prive’ Oct 20 2004 ~ 2014

November 8th 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Brilliant Cultural Centre Castlegar Keynote speakers, Workshops Kootenay Premier Film Massive Choir, Displays Panels, Vegetarian Potluck Adults $20 Students $10 To join the choir, register or volunteer contact: nadia@netidea.com 250-825-4517 or sandra@netidea.com 250-352-9871

Information CANADA BENEFIT Group.

Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-225 or www.canadabenefit.ca Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, FMC has moved his practice to 385 Baker St. and is accepting new patients.

Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. 17 years experience with a focus on digestive problems and Autoimmune diseases.

Call 250 352-0459 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Inger Margretha Urquhart (nee Kalhovd) Inger Margretha Urquhart (Kalhovd), passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16 in Rosewood Village in Trail, B.C. with family at her side.

She was 86 years old.

Margret was predeceased by her husband Hugh, mother Ingeborg, father Torkel and sister Laila. She is survived by son Ian (Theresa), and daughters Judy Livingstone (Brian), Susan Jensen (Mike), grandchildren Brent (Laura), Andrea (David), Adam, Kali, Shane, Robyn and great-grandchildren MekÀra, Kalkidan, Danika, Jaedyn and BenMamin.

Margret was born on August 17, 1928 in Nelson B.C. After living brieÁy in South Slocan, the family moved to Rossland, B.C. where Margret grew up. It was in Rossland where she met her future husband Hugh. Both enMoyed skiing the undeveloped mountains around Red Mountain. They were married in 1953 and were together for 56 years until Hugh’s passing. After raising her family and helping Hugh run Urquhart’s Pharmacy she retired with Hugh to Nelson in 1995. “The lake” was a special place for family gatherings where Mom and Dad especially enMoyed spending time with all their grandchildren.

Margret was a proliÀc seamstress and also e[pressed her considerable creative talents through art forms such as painting, knitting and weaving.

As an e[pression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to offer their deepest thanks to the staff at Rosewood and Lake View Village in Nelson for helping to make Margret’s Ànal years safe and fulÀlling.

A Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm at “Carberry’s Chapel”, 1298 Pine Avenue, Trail with Reverend Michael Hare ofÀciating. Al *rywacheski of Alternatives )uneral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

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

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Loreen Paulett (formerly Shirley Stroh). Aged 57 (1957-2014).

Surrounded by her close family, and a lovely vista of rolling morning fog and falling autumn leaves, Shirl passed away peacefully on Thursday October 16th, 2014, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Shirley is survived by numerous friends and family who will miss her bright and beautiful soul in their day-to-day lives. Up to her last moments, Shirley remained open, loving, generous and continually grateful for all of the love and support from her community on this journey, and for the simplest of things in her life.

A memorial service, and celebration of Shirley’s life and her relationships, is being held on October 21st at 10:30 AM at Thompson’s Funeral Home, 613 Ward Street, Nelson BC. A reception is to follow at the United Church on the corner of Josephine and Silica Street, Nelson, BC. Donations may be made in Shirl’s memory to the Nelson & District Hospice Society, Box 194, Nelson, BC V1L 5P9 Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Robin Lee Nystrom 1942 – October 16, 2014

Robin passed away peacefully at home with his wife Bonnie beside him. While battling cancer he was determined to keep on going.

He was born in Edmonton and raised by his Granny in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. He was a builder ever since he was 5 years old always building and creating something from nothing. He married and had 2 children Rob and Shelly.

They lived in Grand Prairie till the early 70’s then moved on to Kelowna in 1976 to raise their family and kept on building.

Robin moved on then and came to Nelson in the 80’s where he built many beautiful homes and met some good friends.

He met his buddy Bonnie they married in 2006. Robin was well known at A&W where he looked forward every morning to have coffee with the guys. Robins passion was his cars and always thinking of what he could make or fix. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten by his children Rob Jr (Brenda) Nelson, Shelly (Gerod) Kelowna, 6 grandchildren Jenna, Judi, Jill of Kelowna. Erik, Kate, Kari of Nelson.

Stepson Brad (Tiffany) of Calgary. Stepdaughter Kym and Step granddaughter Tika of Nelson, and his best buddy Bonnie of 20 years. We’ll remember Robin for his creativity and nothing stopped him from trying. “there’s always a way” he would say “Just let me think about it first” We would like to thank Dr McKay and staff and Dr Malpass.

The homecare staff, your beautiful people we are so blessed to have people like you. Robin requested no funeral services just remember who he was.

Bill was born in Moncton New Brunswick. He passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a long battle with liver disease.

He is survived by his wife Marion, daughter Jessica, son Tyler, brothers Bob (Karen), John, brothers-in-law Frank Bourgeois, David (Debbie) Noel, Brian Noel, Blair (Marilyn) Noel and nieces and nephews Alandra Noel, Raymond Stack and Drew Bourgeois. He was predeceased by his brother Raymond, parents John and Betsy Stack and sister Linda Bourgeois.

Celebration of Life Friday October 24 at the Nelson Legion Hall 1:00 pm.

As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Happy Liver Society of BC 720 - 999 West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 1K5

Michael John “Mike” Taylor May 23 1947 – October 10 2014

With sadness we announce that Mike passed away on Friday October 10, age 67, at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born in Winnipeg Manitoba and raised in Burnaby B.C. Graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, he spent two years in a Catholic seminary at Carlton University in Ottawa before returning to B.C. After a short stint with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Queen Charlotte City, Michel-Natal, and Penticton, he enrolled at Simon Fraser University, graduating with Honours English. Mike apprenticed with Vancouver Playhouse Theatre and was involved in theatre stage managing and set construction over his working career.

Moving to Nelson five years ago, he discovered his passion for golf and became an active member of the seniors group at Balfour Golf Club. He was also involved in local theatre.

Mike was predeceased by his father Gordon Taylor, his war bride mother, Margaret, and his brother, Kerry. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Norma Taylor, and his nephew, Curtis Taylor as well as his many friends in Nelson.

Family and friends would like to thank Dr’s Malpass, Reinecke, Svarta, the nurses of the Third Floor KLH and Rev. Marcella Mugford for their care and compassion in his final days. Donations in Mike’s memory can be made to either St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Legacy Fund or Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. There will be a service at St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward Street, on Friday October 24 at 2 pm with light refreshments and reminisces to follow.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of Thompson’s Funeral Service.

Nelson Star Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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

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

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Misc. for Sale 2 used good Blizzaks 205/60-16 $40 250 505-9175 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

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3 br, 2 bath house in Nelson Hospital area. $1500/m incl electricity & gas, shared laundry, new carpet & appliances, storage shed, large deck w/view, off street parking. N/S, 1 year lease avail immediately.

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Want to Rent Fall Selkirk College student & P/T worker req low cost housing. Handy, quiet & respectful.

Will @ 250 777-3887 or wwordenjr@gmail.com Single mom & 3 school aged children needs affordable housing in Nelson & area ASAP. Willing to help with gardening, cleaning, childcare or cooking for the right landlord! Marieke @ 1 204 218-9347 auniekemarieke@gmail.com

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Cascade Cove RV Park will have some fully serviced sites available for permanent yearly rental. For info please ph.250447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Big, bright, beautiful 3Bd suite on quiet nature setting in a great community. Lrg acreage, spectacular views beside an off-grid organic garden. Beasley. W/D, NS, ND + Util. $965 Call 359 - 6669

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We have exciting and rewarding opportunities for Health Care Aides & RN’s at Mountain Lake in Nelson wanting to join our rapidly growing health care company.

For more information, please visit www.advocarehealth.com

SALMO Commercial Residential : 3000 sq’ Hall,Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceilings, 1 full & 2 half bath 1.15 ac gravity feed water system $160,000 250 357-9376

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Advertising Sales Representative Grand Forks Gazette The Grand Forks Gazette has an opening for a full-time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. The successful candidate will also be an active member of the community and be willing to get behind community initiatives and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

The Grand Forks Gazette and Boundary Creek Times in the beautiful Boundary region of B.C. have an immediate opening for the position of Publisher.

These two community papers are published weekly and have an extensive distribution network throughout the Boundary region. Both papers are the No. 1 news source in the Boundary and have been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings for many years.

We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation plan, along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Both papers are part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Please send your resume, with cover letter to Chuck Bennett, at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Chuck Bennett at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.

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This is a management and sales position. We are looking for a community-minded and communityactive individual who is a self-starter and can lead our team both in print and digital platforms. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales and marketing. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

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Legal Notices

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

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

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

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Nelson Star

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION OF B.C.’S SMALL BUSINESSES.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK OCT 19-25

Energy efficiency.

Good for smaller footprints.

And your bottom line.

Don’t let your operating costs leave you in the cold this winter.

As a small business, you probably want to focus on making money.

FortisBC can help reduce your operating costs with no-cost and low-cost energy saving tips to help lower your monthly natural gas bill and reduce your environmental footprint.

If you’re in the position to upgrade space and water heating systems or commercial cooking equipment, FortisBC also offers rebates on highefficiency models.

Small actions can add up to savings Think about cutting costs where you won’t notice it. If your business uses natural gas for heating or cooking, here are some easy tips from FortisBC to help you save energy and money.

Save hot water ■ Fix leaky taps and install watersaving aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets.

■ If running a commercial kitchen consider installing a low-flow spray valve to pre-rinse dishes. These devices use approximately 50 per cent less water than standard types.

■ If you can access your hot water pipes, wrap them with foam or rubber pipe insulation to prevent heat loss.

Save heat ■ Install a programmable thermostat and program it to 20 °C when at work and no more than 17 °C when no one is there.

■ Your space could stay warm for up to an hour before the heating system needs to kick in again, so why not program your thermostat to turn down the heat an hour before you close shop.

■ If you operate a street front business, don’t leave the door open on cold days as it’ll push all your heated air out the door.

Upgrading can save you two ways When it’s time to upgrade, check out FortisBC’s rebates for highefficiency boilers, water heaters and cooking equipment. In addition to the rebate, you’ll experience ongoing savings on your natural gas bill with more efficient appliances installed. If you’re not sure what upgrade is right for your business, consider a free consultation from a business energy advisor. It’s all part of how FortisBC is helping businesses save energy and money.

Learn more For energy saving tips, rebate information and more, visit fortisbc.com/smallerfootprints.

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Free small business seminar, October 23 Join Colton Aston from FortisBC’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation department for a free seminar hosted by Small Business BC on improving the energy efficiency of your business. In addition to sharing low- and no-cost energy saving tips, Colton will provide details on FortisBC’s commercial rebate programs. Attend in person or online.

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Sports

Shootout victory for Nelson The Nelson Selects U14 Boys team travelled to the Lower Mainland on the Thanksgiving weekend to compete in the Richmond FC Thanksgiving Tournament.

“We wanted the boys to have a chance to continue playing into the fall, rather than wrapping up our season after the Sandpoint Tournament at the beginning of September,” said coach Kerry Dyck. “I’m not aware of any other team from Nelson having attended this tournament. We didn’t have any idea about the teams we would face, and what to expect.”

As it turned out the boys fared well against their Lower Mainland opposition, winning all three games of the round robin to reach the final.

“We beat a Vancouver team 3-0, a Richmond team 1-0 and a Coquitlam team 4-0 in the group stage,” explained coach Lyle Hill. “Needless to say, we were very pleased with the boys’ play winning every game, and not conceding a goal in the process.”

Goal scorers were Blake Markin-Hellekson, Thomas Baxter, Keanu Tromans, Owen Box, Ezra Foy, Bradey Sookero and Josh Yasek. Sookero played two games in goal and Markin-Hellekson one, for the shutouts.

In the final, the Nelson squad faced a Vancouver team, and ended up tied 0-0 after regulation, going

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The Nelson Selects U14 boys win tournament title. to shootouts.

For the second tournament in a row, though, the boys came through in the shootout, winning 5-4 after six shooters. Netting for Nelson were Yasek, Foy, Jesse Thurston, Grayson Hill and Luka Eyre.

“I was especially pleased with the style of play our boys employed throughout the weekend,” Dyck said.

“We really played good possession soccer, rather than kick and run. It was a fantastic end to a great season.”

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Nelson Star

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