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Council hears from public on panhandling

He lives with his mother in Rosemont. Hernandez then rode away, leaving Worgul bleeding, and stopped at a neighbour’s house, asking for help. He told the neighbour he and Worgul had been hit by a truck. The neighbour noted Hernandez had a large amount of blood on his shoes, arms, legs and face, and appeared to be in shock. Passing motorists called an ambulance, which took Worgul to the hospital.

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star There was little consensus among members of the public who expressed their opinions, in letters and in person, about Nelson city council’s proposed panhandling bylaw Monday. The draft bylaw was introduced Sept. 16, but at its Oct. 5 meeting, after receiving a lot of feedback, council decided it needed more public input and more time to think about it. Monday’s meeting was a committee of the whole, a type of monthly meeting at which council hears from the public but doesn’t make decisions. There were several presentations, and acting mayor Valerie Warmington acknowledged a number of letters council has received. A letter from the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce states that in the summer the group’s board adopted a resolution in favour of adopting an “aggressive panhandling bylaw that would regulate behaviour and also where panhandling could take place, but not make it illegal.” The chamber letter said it surveyed an admittedly small sample of 22 businesses and found 81 per cent in favour of a panhandling bylaw. The letter went on to recommend that enforcement of any bylaw use a “best practices” approach. Council also received six letters from businesses in the Nelson Business Association expressing a range of views. Margaret Stacey of the business association summarized them in writing as follows: “One merchant says the panhandlers are about 80 per cent young men, some with mental health issues, and another says it’s seasonal, surrounding Shambhala for example. Another merchant says there should be zero tolerance of panhandlers, and from watching them daily, says the money is not used for food or transport, but goes to drugs. Some say they should be regulated as much as buskers. Several recommend street workers or housing or social assistance or addictions services.” A letter from the Seniors Coordinating Society stated that panhandling is not particularly a seniors

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star A man who attacked a woman in Rosemont this summer has been found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disability. Paul Hernandez, 49, was charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. A summary of the facts of the case agreed upon by the Crown and defense before the trial is as follows: On July 8, while visiting her family in Nelson, Janice Worgul of Edmonton was walking on the

1100 block West Innes with her grandson in a stroller. Hernandez passed her on a bike, stopped, and yelled at her, telling her to get off his property. He struck her repeatedly with the blade of a pruning saw on her head, neck, throat, and face. She fell, he stomped on her face, and she lost consciousness. The child in the stroller was not harmed. Worgul was actually never on Hernandez’s property and the two had never seen each other before.

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The Nelson Police Foundation held its inaugural Cuffs and Claws gala on Saturday at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus. A highlight of the evening was the presentation by Chief Wayne Holland (above, far right) of commendations to (from left) Deputy Chief Paul Burkart, Sgt. Corey Hoy, Sgt. Nate Holt, Cst. Jarrett Slomba, and bylaw officer Fred Thomson for their involvement in catching an armed robber in April 2014. Nelson and District Credit Union employee Alan Danks also received a commendation for his role in photographing the robber. Credit union general manager Doug Stoddart (third from right) accepted on Danks’ behalf. The credit union also made a donation to the foundation, which was set up to raise money for police and community projects that wouldn’t normally come under the regular police budget. Also pictured above: Mayor Deb Kozak and Sgt. Dino Falcone (second from right). Former mayor John Dooley was further recognized for his service as police board chair. Kevin Underwood photos

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Sgt. Dino Falcone and Cst. Lisa Schmidtke delivered a safety talk to the kindergarten class as part of last week’s Lockdown drill at South Nelson Elementary. Will Johhnson photo

South Nelson Elementary students practice ‘emergency hide and seek’

Will Johnson Nelson Star During the “emergency hide and seek” drill held at South Nelson Elementary School last week, students efficiently huddled into pre-planned hiding places with their teachers and practiced “marshmallow mouth” to keep silent. Susanne Maguire’s Grade 2/3 class even used pillows and cushions to disguise their hiding places, leaving the classroom looking deserted to any potential intruders. “This is about teaching kids to keep themselves safe,” Nelson police Cst. Lisa Schmidtke told the Star. “The messaging throughout our district is the same and simple: hide, stay calm, stay quiet.” It wasn’t South Nelson’s first time doing the drill, which is part of the safety program Lockdown. Implemented by Schmidtke and Sgt. Dino Falcone every year, it involves working with the fire department, school district and the community to develop safety protocols for every school in the Kootenay Lake district. And though they don’t explicitly talk to the children about what exactly

plans to fix it. “In all the research regarding other incidents and lockdowns, there’s yet to be an incident where the door is locked that an intruder has successfully entered,” Schmidtke said. “The plan is all the doors will lock automatically upon closing, and those doors won’t reopen until the police show up.” Police have keys to every school in the district. “We’re teaching the exact protocol from preschool right up to retirement,” said Schmidtke. “Kids are trained to go into a room, lock the door and hide.”

During the drill, Grade 1 student Dario Amaroso found himself in an unexpected spot: the school office. He’d noticed some smoke outside and was hoping to alert the school administration to a potential fire. Then Lockdown began, and Amaroso rushed to a nearby bathroom with the school secretary. “That was the closest thing I could find,” he told the Star, adding that the drill made him feel “safe” and “good.” Principal Kim Jones said the Lockdown drill heartens her both as a school administrator and

as a parent. “My own daughter was here the first year we started Lockdown, and Lisa can speak to it as well because her sons are here: as a parent I appreciate knowing the school is being proactive. We entrust our children to the school’s care, and it really feels like we’re doing our due diligence.” When the drill was over, Schmidtke spoke to the school over the P.A. system. “You’re definitely safety experts,” she said. “We’re extremely impressed. Well done, South Nelson!”

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they’re hiding from, most parents need no explanation for why these emergency protocols are necessary. “With the little ones we try to make it fun, so they remember,” Schmidtke said. “We call it ‘emergency hide and seek,’ we use different terminology, and we make it a fun game for them.” Schmidtke is urging the district to move towards self-locking doors in every school, so teachers no longer need to carry keys. At South Nelson every door in the school was able to lock except one, and there are already

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Harold Arnett, Glen Darough and Grant McKen of the Nelson Gyro club kicked off the Foundation’s Light Up the Hospital! campaign when they presented Foundation Administer Bryna Idler with a $3,000 donation! The goal this year is to raise $93,000 to purchase three pieces of priority medical equipment for the Operating Room at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

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Continued from page 1 The neighbour drove Hernandez to the hospital, where a doctor examined him. Police were called and Hernandez was arrested. Worgul remained in hospital for a week. Her injuries included multiple lacerations to her hands, face, throat, neck, and right shoulder. She suffered puncture wounds to her upper neck, a fractured nose, extensive bruising, and a severe concussion. She is still recovering. Based on those facts, the trial dealt mostly with Hernandez’s mental condition before, during and after the attack. Witnesses included two Nelson mental health outreach workers, Hernandez’s mother, and Dr. Christopher Robertson, who examined Hernandez after the incident and wrote a court-ordered psychiatric assessment report. Hernandez attended some parts of the trial in person and some by video from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam. Court testimony revealed Hernandez has suffered from schizophrenia since 2003. Canada’s criminal code states that a person is not criminally responsible for an act if a mental disorder prevented the person from appreciating the nature and quality of the act, and prevented the person from knowing it was wrong. During the trial there was very little disagreement between defence lawyer Janet Connolly and prosecutor Phil Seagram: they mostly agreed Hernandez was not capable of understanding what he had done, and agreed he wasn’t able to understand it was wrong. The thrust of the trial was to examine his state of mind leading up to and during the attack, to help the judge make a determination. “The biggest challenge in a case like this,” Seagram told the Star,

The Crown and defence largely agreed on the circumstances of a serious assault in Rosemont this summer. Nelson Star file photo

“is obtaining a full and complete picture of an individual’s mental state at a particular time. It has to do with the history of the person and the time leading up to that particular moment. So it is about getting as much accurate information about what was happening when.” Judge Ron Fabbro concluded Thursday that Hernandez was not criminally responsible based on the following evidence: • Hernandez had been off his medication for schizophrenia since April. • He had recently been smoking marijuana, which is known to cause paranoia in people with schizophrenia. • In the weeks leading up to the incident, Hernandez’s mental condition had been deteriorating. He had been harbouring paranoid beliefs about his neighbours, thinking his food was being poisoned, and behaving bizarrely. • A mental health outreach worker noted Hernandez appeared more pressured in his demeanour in the days leading up to the incident. • Hernandez was certified under the Mental Health Act soon after being admitted to the hospital.

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• The attack was unplanned. • Hernandez has no previous history of violence. “I conclude it is more likely than not that the accused was incapable of appreciating that his actions were wrong,” Judge Ron Fabbro said. “The preponderance of the evidence supports that conclusion.” Fabbro ordered that Hernandez remain in the psychiatric hospital until a mental health review board holds a hearing that will determine whether he will have an absolute discharge, a conditional discharge, or detention in a hospital. “The striking feature of this case,” said Seagram, “is that this was a very severe attack on a completely innocent and vulnerable person who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. In this case I think the appropriate verdict was found and the issue of his mental state was fully canvassed in court.” According to Statistics Canada, there were 1,908 determinations of people held not criminally responsible in Canada between 2005 and 2012, or an average of about 280 per year. This amounts to less than one per cent of adult criminal convictions during those years. One in five of those cases involved a major assault.

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Whitewater weathering El Nino While season pass sales have stalled, there’s potential for increased visitors

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Last year’s lacklustre snow season and forecasts that this winter will be similar are having a predictable effect on season pass sales at ski resorts. Whitewater marketing director Rebeckah Hornung said this is the first year there has been no growth in season pass sales since the Glory Chair opened in 2010. But she said when there is a less than stellar ski season, it’s a historical trend in the industry for season pass sales to be affected the following year. Knowing this, she said they have been proactive. “That’s why we joined the Power Alliance,” said Hornung, explaining that it gives Whitewater pass holders three free day passes at 13 resorts which equals 39 potential free ski days. The closest participating resorts are Vernon’s Silver Star and Schweitzer Mountain near Sandpoint, Idaho (there are blackout dates typically focused around holidays). She said the alliance benefits work two-fold as

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• A sidebar Oct. 21 misspelled the name of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay Liberal candidate. She is Connie Denesiuk, not Densiuk. • A story Friday (“Police officer honoured”) identified David Laing as a constable. In fact, he holds the rank of detective-constable.

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ONWARD SLIDING BARN DOOR HARDWARE Whitewater fared better than most ski hills last year, but season pass sales have stagnated. This view is from the top of the Silver King chair, looking towards Half Dome and Ymir Peak. Tamara Hynd photo it can drive more clientele to our region as other hill pass holders may visit, which can benefit local businesses as well. Whitewater also left their early bird rates at the same price as the 2014/15 season. They also are working to improve the overall skier experience on the mountain, Hornung said. They acted on people’s request for brushing, done each year in the late summer into the fall to be the most effective. Whitewater is building a yurt for the community youth mountain education centre, which is used by the Whitewater Ski Team and avalanche awareness program Beyond the Boundaries for youth 13 to 18. And they

continue to improve the lodge siding, and the Silver King chair off ramp to make it easier for beginners to off load. Whitewater celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with some special events as well. Whitewater fared far better than many resorts last winter, Hornung said, which could be attributed to their higher elevation which at the lodge base is 1,626 m. “Whitewater had one of the highest snow packs in the northwest last season,” Hornung said, and that is without any snow making. “Twenty five ski resorts in the northwest last year did not open at all or closed early. We were open for 100 days.” The strong American

dollar means skiers and boarders from south of the border will be looking at Canadian resorts, and Whitewater could be just the place. “We’re definitely working our marketing into the Pacific Northwest,” said Hornung, who just returned from touring the region and a consumer show in Toronto. “Winter will come,” said Hornung, who in a blog post noted that the 1997 El Nino brought one of the largest snow seasons on record at Whitewater, when it accumulated 596 cm. Opening day is set for Dec. 4, conditions permitting. Prior to that, the Whitewater Ski Team will hold its annual ski swap Nov. 8 at Hume School.

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Letter on water consumption gets it right

Infrastructure and panhandling

Re: “Do we, or don’t we, have enough water?” Letters, Oct. 21 H. Ross makes a good point in his letter. I suggest everyone should read this article several times until the light comes on. How else can mankind progress, if not for such buffoonery? Thank you, H. Ross. For a long time I couldn’t understand why no one else understood this concept. C. Salekin Nelson

While I agree wholeheartedly with the big idea about whether we do or do not have enough water, I disagree with the idea that Nelson’s population (city proper) still sits at 10,000. I think the time has come to include all the North Shore residents into our population count as most bring their vehicles into the city daily, adding to the general congestion (which has increased significantly) and most are present in the city and using various amenities and services just as much as anyone living within the city. (Perhaps the time has come to expand city limits?) I don’t know about you, but I find the traffic congestion irritating and dangerous. People are so fed up that risks are being taken. We need to think about the infrastructure and how much current development is adding to the strain. I am assuming that the people who will be buying into the development near Red Sands Beach will be bringing their vehicles (often two per family) into town. There is no room for more traffic. Period. There is no room. Also, I’ve heard that there is not enough parking for residents and workers at the new co-op development. So, where are they going to park? On my walks I’ve noticed some of our grand old lady houses are sporting new basement suites — more vehicles to account for in and about our fair city (although as I’ve said in previous letters — if you live within six to eight blocks of downtown, are not physically disabled, and are not purchasing something bulky, think about saving our planet and walk)! Are we going to continue to develop density without regard to traffic congestion and the inability to expand our roadways and, do I dare mention it, the pollution that is tarnishing our beloved jewel of a city?

ost people are glad it is finally over: the longest federal election campaign in modern history. No matter what your party affiliation is, the result of the election is possibly a win for municipalities. When the new federal Liberal government keeps their promise to fund infrastructure for municipalities, it will be definitely welcome. The estimated infrastructure deficit for municipalities is in the billions of dollars. The aging infrastructure is everything from water and sewer pipes to sidewalks, roads, and bridges, etc. In Nelson we are doing reasonably well, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Our parking meter revenue goes into sidewalks and roads, but as most people can see more money is needed for repairs. What people cannot see is underground where there is significant leakage in the old water pipes from the ‘60s. Also, there is an aging sewer pipe that goes under the West Arm of Kootenay Lake to our sewage treatment plant across the highway from Pacific Insight. To bring our infrastructure up to date will take millions of dollars, so hopefully the new federal government will live up to their promises of increased funding. As for local issues, council is in the process of developing a panhandling bylaw. We have had input from individuals, businesses and committees. There are concerns I don’t know about you but I have noticed a change in our air quality over the past five years, probably due to traffic (especially during the summer). It’s ironic: people come here for the quality of life but the quality of life is diminishing as more come. Heather Jenkins Nelson

Green’s view on strategic voting disappoints Re: “NDP takes the Kootenays,” Oct. 21 I was disappointed in Bill Green’s take on strategic voting. “So many people say the Green Party is the par-

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to deal with this issue. I believe monetary fines are not the answer for perpetrators. A local pastor suggested hours of community work for aggressive panhandling violators, which seems to be a more appropriate solution. Washing dishes or sweeping out community halls might even be a deterrent. Although there are a number of places for food and meals, it is unfortunate that a lot of homeless people see panhandling as a source of money. A concern for homeless people is they are not able to qualify for income assistance for a number of reasons, including not having a fixed address. While there are resources to help street people, years of cutbacks to funding puts most of the issues on municipalities and police forces. There needs to be an increase in social workers and mental health care workers to get a handle on the problems. In closing, all municipalities hope for additional funding from the new Liberal federal government to deal with cities’ aging infrastructure, while locally the issue of developing a panhandling bylaw is a complex issue between the civil rights of panhandlers to be on the streets and ask for cash, while protecting citizens and business who wish to conduct their business free of hassles.

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Council Comment from some people that we are picking on the homeless. At the same time businesses are concerned that panhandlers are causing them to lose customers. It seem that some of the aggressive panhandlers are transients moving through the area, during and after Kootenay events. There are always two sides involved with any issue. Our street social workers say some panhandlers can be physically and verbally abused by people while on the streets. As well council has received some input that aggressive panhandlers can be verbally abusive to people walking by. The police and bylaw officers would like some more specific tools besides the Safe Streets Act

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ty they’d like to vote for, and they’ll vote for us next time. Unfortunately that doesn’t work. We have to build, and we can’t build if we’re fighting that all the time.” Would he be happier if the Greens got those 200-plus votes that lost David Wilks the election? Then the Conservatives would have another seat. With the Conservatives out, we will almost certainly get some kind of proportional representation, meaning those of us who prefer the Green Party would actually have our votes count in the next election. Then again, with Bill Green’s attitude, I’m not sure I’d want to vote for him. Tia Leschke Winlaw

Campaign failed to address working class Despite the length of the recent federal election campaign, I found the entire experience disappointing. Not because of the result but because of what was not said in all of the gibberish and promises we heard. None of the major political parties referred to the working people of this country, the working poor. Not even the “socialist” NDP, the so-called party of labour unions, referred to the working class. Instead, like the other parties, they were concerned about the middle class. There was no mention of a guaranteed annual income, the repeal of

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Bill C-24, the creation of full-time, well-paid permanent jobs, guaranteed benefits for part-time workers, withdrawing from NATO, ending tax loopholes for the wealthy with jail for corporate tax evaders, strengthening and enforcing employment equity for First Nations people and the scrapping of the temporary foreign worker program. Very disappointing. Bob Abrahams Nelson

Pothole needs attention

On the North Shore end of the big orange bridge in Nelson is a large pothole where the bridge attaches to the road surface. Is there any logical reason why the highways ministry will not enforce the required repairs? All we need is someone to steer around this pothole and there could be a head-on collision with resulting injuries or deaths. Our highway system requires better response times to required repairs R. Johnson Nelson

This pothole off the orange bridge poses a hazard, writes retired Ministry of Highways employee R. Johnson.

White poppy campaign for Remembrance Day

The white poppy, a small cloth pin to wear on a coat or jacket, originated as a pledge for peace in the UK after World War I by women who had lost their husbands, sons, brothers and sweethearts to war. It is an alternative and a complement to the red poppy worn on lapels in Canada for Remembrance Day. White poppies are intended to remember all victims of war, to call for dialogue and to show commitment for building a culture of peace. Locally, white poppies are sponsored by KAIROS, an ecumenical church group initiative for peace, environmental justice and human rights in Canada and the world. Sandra Hartline Nelson

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Tween Frightfest at Nelson Library. Spooky stories, gross games, slimy treats for 9 to 12 year olds. Oct. 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register online at nelsonlibrary.ca. Halloween Hullabaloo at Nelson Library for goblins, ghosts and ghouls from 6 to 8 years old, Oct. 29, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Scary and not-so-scary stories, spooktacular games and monster munch popcorn! Register online at nelsonlibrary.ca. Costumes optional. Catholic Women’s League fall tea and bazaar, Oct. 31 at St. Joseph’s School gym, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bake table, surprise boxes, raffle tickets and other items for sale. $5. More info: 250-352-7138. Halloween Spirit at the Langham in Kaslo with haunted house and spooky hallways. Get scared! Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. More info: 250-353-2661. Inn at the Cathedral, morning coffee 10 to 11:30 a.m. $5, or high tea 2 to 3:30 p.m. $6, plus Heavenly Bake Sale table, Nov. 7 at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. More info: bestregardbonnie@yahoo.ca.

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Kids’ Art Expo: kids up to 13 years old are invited to submit their art (original photo, drawing, painting etc.) to be hung at the Kootenay Lake Medical Walk-in Clinic, until Oct. 31. More Info: 250-352-3225 or whitney. lora@gmail.com.

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Living with Stroke, a free eight-week facilitated program to help those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers. Oct. 2 to Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays. Learn to work through everyday challenges and reduce risk of another stroke. To register: 1-888-4734636. Kootenay Co-op presents The Gut/Brain Connection: Use Your Diet to Feel Your Best, a digestive health seminar, Oct. 29, Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free. More info: 250-354-4077. Halloween Worm Composting for the whole family Oct. 31, 10 a.m. at Ellison’s Market. Children are welcome to dress in their costumes and make their own little cauldron of worms to take home and make some black magic soil for their gardens. Free, limited space, 250-505-7420 to sign up. ANKORS and Selkirk nursing students present Community Hepatitis C Workshop at the Best Western in Nelson, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Dr. Philip Malpass, a local expert in hepatitis C management, and an expert panel. Pre-registration recommended. More info: afar@uvic.ca. Kalein Hospice Society presents What Dying People Want: How palliative care is changing the conversation, with David Kuhl, internationally renowned palliative care physician, Nov. 5, Best Western, 153 Baker, 7:30 to 9 p.m., by donation. For info and to register: info@kaleinhospice.org.

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December 5-7, Halcyon Hot Springs $440, register by October 31 250-777-2576 www.roxolianaprus.com speaker Alex Atamanenko. More info: 888761-3301. African dinner fundraiser for Nelson Grans to Grans at Nelson United Church Nov. 8, starts 5:30, doors 4:30 p.m., $20, tickets at Cotton Creek Clothing, 488 Baker. Guest speaker Ntahuba Parfaite, pastor from Burundi. Music by Don Macdonald and Paul Landsberg. Crafts for sale by grandkids of Ymir. More info: susanwarre@gmail.com.

monthly EvEnts

People in Pain Support Group, Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St., 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. More info: dick@pipain.com. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms at 1:00 on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More info: 250-352-3583.

WEEkly EvEnts

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 invites guests to enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.)

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The Nelson Leafs continue their winning streak and got a bit of payback when they beat the Princeton Posse 4-1 Saturday. It was their second game against the team but their win was a better result than the loss they suffered earlier in the season. The game was heavy with penalties, reaching double digits in the first two periods, but no goals were scored until Tyler Garcia put the Leafs on the board in the last eight seconds of the first. The second was a flurry of scoring with a goal by Leaf Austin Lindsay, which was soon returned by the Posse’s Morton Johnston, bringing the score to 2-1. Next on the board was Leaf Brendan

Smith, who scored on a power play — only to be ejected for fighting immediately after. Kyle Chernenkoff scored Nelson’s fourth and final goal of the game with 23 seconds left in the second. In the end, the Leafs outshot Princeton 45-25. Coach Dave McLellan was happy with the result which he said was no surprise as he felt the Leafs outplayed the Posse all night. In regards to the Leafs’ winning streak McLellan said the young team is getting better at little things like reducing opponents’ shots on net and becoming more efficient in each of the three zones. The Leafs travel to the Okanagan this weekend to face the North Okanagan Knights on Friday, the Kelowna Chiefs Saturday, and the Summerland Steam on Sunday.

LEAFLETS • American player Nick Novin has returned to the ice as his US paperwork has been sorted out. • As for Captain Rayce Miller, who took a puck to the mouth a week and a half ago and lost some teeth, McLellan said his recovery is day-to-day but there’s a chance he may play on the weekend. • Nelson’s record of 10-5-0 still leaves them five points short of second-place Castlegar in the Neil Murdoch Division, although the Leafs have a game in hand. Beaver Valley extended its winning streak to six games over the weekend and has the division lead at 13-2-0. — Tamara Hynd

KIJHL • 2015-16 STANDINGS and STATISTICS NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM GP W L Beaver Valley 15 13 2 Castlegar 16 12 3 Nelson 15 10 5 Grand Forks 17 5 10 Spokane 16 2 11

T 0 1 0 0 0

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DIVISION GAMES Oct. 23 Castlegar 7 Beaver Valley 1 Oct. 24 Nelson 4 Princeton 1 Oct. 24 Beaver Valley 6 Grand Forks 1 Oct. 25 Grand Forks 4 Spokane 1 Oct. 25 Castlegar 4 Princeton 0

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LEAF LEADERS PLAYERS Brendan Smith Maximilian Daerendinger Jordan Davie Eamonn Miller Rayce Miller Andy Fitzpatrick Nick Novin Kyle Chernenkoff

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A 8 9 1 3 4 5 6 3

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GOALTENDERS GP W L T AVG SV% Patrick Ostermann 5 4 0 0 1.94 .922 Joseph Barton 8 5 3 0 2.59 .913

LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYERS TEAM Cole Keebler Fer Jason Richter Kim Rainer Glimpel Oso Eric Buckley Kim Alec Wilkinson Cre Jared Marchi Kim Justin Peers Fer Jordan Busch Kim Braden Fuller BV Logan Mostat Chase Jace Weegar BV Jack Mills Sum

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G 16 15 13 8 7 7 8 1 7 11 8 6

A 15 13 15 19 18 16 14 21 13 8 11 12

P 31 28 28 27 25 23 22 22 20 19 19 18

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LVR boys win Nelson soccer tournament Playdowns in Trail this weekend will determine which team will go to the provincials

The LVR boys soccer team won a local tournament against Cranbrook and Trail over the weekend. The Nelson team heads to Trail this weekend for the Kootenay zone playdowns with the winner earning a spot at the provincials. Nelson Star file photo their AA league. Cranbrook and LVR finished with identical records but the home team was considered the winner by virtue of being from the lower level. Liddell described the action as the game neared

its end. “With the sun falling low behind the [Cranbrook team] they made a shot which careened off two players, then up and over our keeper, Ryder Marzicola.” Then, with one minute

to go, another shot snuck through the Nelson net, bringing the final score to 2-2. “Again our defense was very good,” said Lidell, “and neither Trail nor Cranbrook had any easy chances.”

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The L.V. Rogers boys soccer team came out on top after a weekend tournament at home against teams from Trail and Cranbrook. LVR won 2-0 against Trail in the opener. “It was a very physical game,” said coach Simon Liddell. Goal scorers were Jonah Thiele and Nigel Ziegler. Cranbrook then went on to beat Trail 3-0. LVR was up 2-0 until the last four minutes of its game against Cranbrook, who managed to tie the game. Liddell explained they left the game at a tie because Cranbrook is an AAA school and not in

LVR was led by centrebacks Jesse Thurston and Juna Williams. David Grey and Jaden Dyck scored the Nelson goals. This year’s LVR team is made up of many Grade 10s, but is doing well even though it could place them on a bit of an uneven playing field. “They are holding their own against teams made up of more Grade 12 players,” said Liddell. “We are young this year but still managed to rank second in the Kootenays. I think this is a testament to the quality of players coming up under the Whitecaps system.” Invermere has the top ranking and Trail is ranked third, followed by Creston and Golden. The Nelson team will have a chance to make the provincials next week when they play in Trail at the zone playdowns. It’s a winner-take-all situation with the winner off to Burnaby. The Trail tournament will be made up of four teams with Creston playing Golden this week for the final spot.

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The Kootenay Ice major midgets lost both of their games over the weekend on the road against Kelowna’s Okanagan Rockets. They fell 10-0 on Saturday and 6-4 on Sunday. Hunter Floris scored two goals for the Ice and teammates Kobe Nishida, and Caige Sterzer each scored once. The losses came after the Ice dropped two other games to the Valley West Hawks during their home-opening weekend this

month, beginning with a discouraging 8-0 loss. “Not a very good performance all around,” said coach Brian Jones. Jones said the Ice have traditionally been near the bottom of the league, so they have “always fought a lack of confidence,” which he said was evident during the game. The Ice fared better the following day, even though they lost 5-4. “Not the result we wanted but a very good performance nonetheless,” said Jones. The Ice led 3-2 in the second

but the Hawks tied it up in the last two minutes of the second, and pulled ahead in the third for the win. Single goals were scored for the Ice by Bradley Ross, Connor Seib, Reese Tambellini and Hunter Floris. The Ice’s record now stands at 1-8-1, but they are one point back of the North Island Silvertips as they attempt to get out of the league basement. They return home to Nelson for the Halloween weekend for two games against the Caribou Cougars.

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uack is back on the ice! It’s been a few years but it sure is great to be playing hockey again at the Civic. A shout out to Theresa and Genevieve for organizing our weekly ice bookings. There are more opportunities to rent ice so if you want to book for a group skate, host a birthday party, or start a ringette or broomball league, contact Kristine at kkanigan@rdck.bc.ca or call 250-3544386, ext. 5106. New for 2015, the Cube climbing gym is expanding its hours to include Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m. Opening Saturdays has been requested by the community so come out and support this new time. The club has also finished a new climbing wall, slab wall and flooring. Check out the Cube at Selkirk College’s Mary Hall gymnasium, and visit cubeclimbing. com for more information. Learn to curl on Mondays, youth league (ages 10-plus) on Tuesdays starting Nov. 3 and Little Rockers (ages five through 10) on Thursdays starting Nov. 12. Contact nelsoncurling@shaw. ca or 250-352-7628. There’s lots of curling, sweeping, and social times available so check it out at nelsoncurling.ca

Rather stay indoors? Ladies interested in playing squash on Monday nights can contact Lindsay at lindsay.hewson@gmail.com and soon, we will be back playing on four courts!

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The annual Whitewater Ski Team ski swap takes place Sunday, Nov. 8 at Hume School. Great gear and great prices! Sellers can drop off items between 9 and 11 a.m. Buyers can shop between 12:30 and 3 p.m. There will be lots of staff on hand to help you and your family find the perfect set of skis and boots for ripping it up this year. New this year will be onsite ski waxing. Twenty per cent of all sales go to support the Whitewater Ski Team. Early bird registration for the ski team is open now. Go to whitewaterskiteam.ca. A reminder to all Nelsonites to buy their Nelson Nordic ski passes. Pre-season membership drive is Nov. 4 to 8. The club’s AGM takes place Nov. 7. Details are on their website: nelsonnordicski.ca.

RBC Sports Day in Canada takes place Saturday Nov. 21. This is a national celebration of sport and an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate the power of sport, build community and facilitate healthy active living. Organizations are asked to take part by hosting an event anytime between Nov. 14 and 21. I hope clubs in Nelson will register an event at sportsday.cbc. ca/home so we can celebrate this day with a variety of opportunities for our citizens. In conjunction with this event is Jersey Day on Friday, Nov. 20 so dust off those letter sweaters and celebrate sport!

Winter activities are here and local businesses are ready to help you prepare. Sharpen your skates, wax your skis, treat yourself to new gear or a warm, puffy jacket!

Nancy Quackenbush is a director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council and Nelson Tennis Club, and co-president of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Game On appears here every other week.

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Yonatan Shapira

Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:00 PM Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St, Nelson, BC Yonatan Shapira, a former Israeli air force pilot, speaks about his passion for peace and justice for both Israelis and Palestinians. As a pacifist, Shapira has gained global attention for his denouncement of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and blockade of Gaza.

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The Taghum Harvest Festival included many vendors with handmade goods (above and below centre). Also on hand was poet Zaynab Mohammed (below left), who bangs out custom-ordered verse on her trusty typewriter. Wayne Holmes, host of the Starry Nights program (bottom right), brought his telescopes.

Molly Perepolkin

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Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 13, 2015. We will miss her wisdom, kindness, compassion and positive outlook on life. Molly was predeceased by her husband George, daughter Nita, brothers Larry and Mike and her youngest sister Grace. We would like to thank Dr. Malpass, Dr. Boyd, Dr. Trifﬁtt, Dr. Merritt, and Dr. Vasal as well as many nurses in Nelson and at Talarico Place in Castlegar. Celebration of life will be held in the summer. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to Canucks Autism Network.

You will remain forever in our hearts. Love Marion, Erik, Curtis, Nayda, Polly, Shirley, Nellie, Bob, their families and many good friends.

Harvest Festival a ‘rousing success’ Sack races, cake walks and pie eating contests — what’s not to like?

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Pumpkins, chickens, pie eating contests, telescopes and apple bobbing were just a small sample of things to experience at the first Harvest Festival held at the renovated Taghum Hall Sunday.

Organizer Heather Haake said the festival was a “rousing success” with so many people attending. Haake said the Taghum Community Hall Society organized the fair to celebrate autumn and raise funds to help “keep the lights on,” as well as showcase the renovated hall. The pie eating contests had an abundance of volunteers as children were challenged with consuming pies made of chocolate pudding and whipped cream. And the cake walk was popular with the highly decorated prized

desserts. There were sack races and apple bobbing as well. Outside, families had a chance to pick up pumpkins from local growers like Linden Lane farms, who continue to fundraise in the late Brooke Malakoff ’s name, or stock up on maple syrup. Fluster Cluck farms brought their trained chickens too. Wayne Holmes, host of the Starry Nights program, shared a safe view of the surface of the sun through two different powered telescopes. Haake said the vendors were

“fabulous” as well. Goods ranged from woodworking to handmade lace jewelry to stained glass and baking, as well as custom poems written by Zaynab Mohammed on the spot. Haake said the festival was a “fabulous success” for the society hopes it was for the vendors too. Haake quantified the number of people who attended as it related to borscht, which sold out by 1 p.m. “We made enough for 150 people and could have doubled that amount,” said Haake. “It’s a happy day.”

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Frankie announces her passing in Calgary on October 20, 2015 at the age of 72. After many health struggles throughout her life, Frankie went peacefully in her sleep. Frankie had a strong will and was determined to fight her health issues as long as she did. She never let them impact her ability to love life. She enjoyed many years of travelling south in the winter, along with many cruises and vacations with her friends. Her passion was music. When walking into her home in Nelson, chances were great that Elvis would be playing, scrabble board would be on the table and cookies would be baking. She was proud to call Nelson her home. She spent most of her life there, whether at her house in town or summers at the cabin on Kootenay Lake. She loved people and was always willing to lend a helping hand or deliver a tin of her famous baking. She loved to have fun and most importantly to laugh. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of calling Frankie a friend. There is no other ‘Frankie’. She is survived by her two sons: Mark Pruden (Jeannie) of Comox, BC and Mark’s daughter Kelsey and her husband Cory Walters of Spruce Grove, AB. Mike Pruden (Linda) and their daughter Madeline of Calgary; her ‘adopted’ daughter Yuka Shimomoto of Tokyo, Japan; her sisters Debbie (Tom) Boucher of Coquitlam, BC; Cathy (Bob) O’Brien and Charlotte Baglole both of Maple Ridge, BC; cousin Pat (Ben) Audet whom she thought of as her sister. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews as well as an aunt and uncle in Vancouver, BC. A Celebration of Frankie’s Life will be held in Nelson in early summer 2016 – details will follow at a later date. The family wishes to thank the dedicated and caring staff of Wentworth Manor in Calgary where Frankie resided for the last year. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: The Brenda Strafford Foundation: 4628 Montgomery Blvd NW Calgary AB T3B 0K7 www.straffordfoundation.org

Valks, Francis Edward (Ted) Feb 3, 1926 - Oct 15, 2015

Ted Valks passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Grace, and 2 sons; Keith and Greg (Ellen). He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Kelly, Danielle, Malcolm, Birkley, and Easton, and 4 great-grandchildren; Bailey, MacKenzie, Addison, and Remy-Lou. He was pre-deceased by his son Barry in 1984. There will be no funeral by request.

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Uniendo America Foundation Rotarians meeting with Microcredit clients

Serving through one’s vocation is a fundamental part of Rotary Service

Nelson Rotary hosts Bob & June Nuyens, Ean & Jane Gower, AG Ed Edmondson and Dave & Wendy Simpson with the RFE from Sweden.

Rotary Friendship Exchange Two new Rotary Friendship Exchanges happened in Nelson this September with District 2380, from the South of Sweden and District 5520 Texas/New Mexico visiting. The planning and the hosting of these exchanges was a lot of fun – we not only met Rotarians from Cranbrook, Grand Forks and Creston but discovered new experiences in our local area. Guests on the inbound teams are thrilled to be here and enjoy everything we have to offer. It is so very easy to entertain them and

socialize with all involved. Traveling on outbound exchanges is an incredible experience as well. It’s a great experience being hosted by Rotarians in their homes, eating their foods and sharing their way of life. We get to tour places that are not available to the average tourist and get a true exposure to their culture and lifestyles. Personally I don’t think there is a better way to travel than through the Rotary Friendship Exchanges. Willa Horsfall

Rotary Club 2015 Scholarships Rotary Scholarship applications are available each April at LV Rogers in Nelson, JV Humphries Secondary School in Kaslo, and Mt. Sentinel in South Slocan. Following the deadline for applications, usually in May, they are forwarded to the Rotary Club of Nelson for selection. Starting in 2015, all the Rotary Scholarships are being funded by the Nelson

Circle Foundation. The Nelson Circle Foundation is the charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Nelson. The Foundation is funded by bequeaths from the estates of Rotarians and active Rotarian members. Anyone may make a donation to the Nelson Circle Foundation. The stated purpose of the Foundation is to “make grants, awards of scholarships and

or bursaries for meritorious achievements or otherwise”. The Foundation is administered by a board of ﬁve directors, under the direction of the Nelson Rotary Club. Since the Directors are volunteer Rotary members, any expenses are paid by the Nelson Rotary Club. One Hundred percent of funds raised or investment earnings are used for Foundation Charitable purposes.

Vocational Service is described by Rotary International as ‘Adhering to and promoting the highest ethical standards in all occupations, recognizing the value of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians and contributing one’s vocational talents to meeting the needs of the community’. As well, Rotarians often support the Vocational skills of others. Rotarians of District 5080 have used their vocational skills in a number of local and international projects. A Rotarian Ophthalmologist, 2 Optometrists and an operating room Registered Nurse, were part of a Rotary Vocational Training Team Mission to Ethiopia last spring. They all used their vocational skills to upgrade and train local Ethiopian Health Care Staff in providing much needed cataract surgery. Rotarians can also support projects that do not include their particular vocational skill. The Rotary Club of Nelson started a Microcredit Bank in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The local Rotarians who developed the project had

no banking or small business skills. However, they were able to provide funding and work with Rotarians in Honduras, whose vocational skills included banking and small business. The Microcredit bank has helped many families in one of the poorest areas of Honduras. Several years ago, I was privileged to be part of a Rotaplast Clift Palate Repair surgical team to Nepal. The team was composed of Rotarians using their medical and nursing skills and other Rotarians, volunteering mostly outside of their vocational backgrounds, provided autoclaving of instruments, photo journalism, logistics and patient support. Locally, Rotarians have used their Vocational skills in many ways. Examples include, building and upgrading of Rotary Lakeside Park, construction of the bridge at Cottonwood Lake and support of Literacy. Vocational Service is fundamentally what Rotary is all about. Maybe Rotary is for you. Norm McCarvell Past District Governor

The 2015 Scholarship recipients are: LV ROGERS: Jena Wheeldon, Dylan Bennett, Tenessee Anderson, Keaton Roch, Lauren Walgren, Sarah Fear, Christina Champlin, Gideon Berry, Shannon Ooshuyzen, Hailee Gerun. MT. SENTINEL: Emma Abbey, Leila Derias. KASLO: Jessica Laybourne

The Nelson Interact Club participated with Interactors from other schools to clean up the Slocan River banks in September. While they found less trash along the river than in previous years, there was excessive debris removed from the parking lots. The Interactors also assisted the library at the annual book sale in October. They are also looking forward to assisting with the Masquarade Gala in support of Our Daily Bread that will be held on October 30 at Selkirk College. A highlight in November will be decorating the downtown core of Nelson and then participating in the Elves on Baker Street in early December.

Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak MEETS TUESDAYS at 7 a.m. at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.info Rotary Club of Nelson MEETS FRIDAYS at noon at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.org

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issue and that seniors are affected in the same way as everyone else. The letter acknowledges the presence of panhandlers and takes a moderate approach, concluding with “The issue requires clear policy communication from the city and appropriate judgement by the bylaw officers. Generally we do not see panhandling as a priority issue at this time.” The Senior Citizens Association, on the other hand, supports the draft bylaw. “We feel the bylaw has covered all the bases and we are happy with it,” the group’s email read. Warmington told the meeting council has also received a letter from the BC Civil Liberties Association, but it wasn’t available at press time. Council also heard a presentation from Ann Harvey and Vanessa Alexander of the

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Nelson Committee on Homelessness. Harvey said the provincial Safe Streets Act is enough, and that aggressive behaviour by panhandlers is a police issue or a mental health issue. “Downloading this to bylaw officers is not appropriate,” Harvey said. “Bylaw officers are not equipped do deal with aggression. It is not their job.” Harvey said the proposed bylaw contributes to the stigmatization and criminalization of poverty. She summarized her points with a quote from a homeless advocate from Vancouver: “These restrictions blatantly discriminate against the poor, homeless, mentally ill, and addicted people and serve only to marginalize and render invisible an already marginalized population. It is also exceedingly

hypocritical and as citizens of a ‘progressive’ city we ought to be ashamed.” Harvey also warned councillors about the cost of possible legal challenges arising from such a bylaw similar to many such challenges arising across the country, and cited a California judge who in 2012 declared it unconstitutional to “restrict solicitation merely because it makes people uncomfortable.” There were also several presentations by individual members of the public, including Will Evans, who moved to Nelson from Chilliwack, where, he said, panhandling was the beginning of the downtown’s deterioration. Council has already given two readings to the bylaw but third reading and adoption remains in abeyance.

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The Nelson Star is moving and our current office space will be available for lease. It will be available in early 2016. The space is 1200 square feet and includes three parking spots. This would make a great location for any number of business, including as a professional office or retail boutique store. It is located on the corner of Hall Street and Herridge Lane. This is a very busy location in the downtown core, especially now that the Hall Street construction has been completed. c For more information F please contact Chuck Bennett at p chuckbennett@blackpress.ca. ch

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Spread the word about alternative programming JASON

ASBELL

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here are a lot of alternative and communityorganized events coming to the Civic Theatre this fall. Ironically, while we have programmed an amazingly diverse array of engaging films

and events, these are the things with which we have the most difficulty reaching audiences. So much of our Hollywood content is locked down last minute, but at least you’ve heard about these films for weeks or months in advance. But for arthouse and independent films, we have to do more advertising than usual to get word out about the gems appearing on our single screen. Hollywood does a darn good job of letting you know about upcoming blockbusters you will want to see, but getting word out about the next presentation from London’s

Royal Opera House (the passionate and applauded Romeo and Juliet ballet tonight) or what the next independent Thursday program is (Canadian film Hyena Road, and the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show — both tomorrow) can be difficult to communicate to the various demographics of the greater Nelson area. For example, were you already aware that the second annual Zombie Walk is leaving from the Civic at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 31? Or that the Civic’s screen will transform into a gallery on Nov. 2 to showcase

the stories and masterpieces of The Impressionists (Exhibition on Screen)? And did you know that we are bringing the TIFFpremiered documentary on one of Canada’s greatest bands Arcade Fire: The Reflektor Tapes to Nelson on Nov. 4? There are lots of ways that you can be privy to what’s coming up next — you can certainly drive by our marquee, visit our website (and even pre-purchase your tickets there), or give our new listings-dedicated line a call at 250-505-1007 (please channel Sean Connery for that last few digits). You can also follow us on Facebook page or

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Does sealing up your home really save you money?

Yes, it can save you money on your heating bills, plus improve comfort. Almost 500 homeowners have registered for the EcoSave Program, interested in completing energy upgrades. If more extensive retrofits are completed, the savings are 35% on average. Some who have only sealed up their homes are surprised by how much they are saving, and pleased with the improved comfort. There are rebates for the upgrades and you can access 3.5% financing on your hydro bill. This on-bill financing feature makes it easy for homeowners, the loans are approved on account standing and if you own the property. No personal credit information is collected and the process is very quick. Perhaps you are, or know someone who could benefit from the low income program that is about to be launched by FortisBC? If you rent or own and are low income, you may qualify for free upgrades such as new lighting, low flow taps, air sealing and possibly insulation and new heating equipment. Are you on the list to receive updates on the Community Solar Garden? Contact me by email to be added. Energy Savings Tips can be found at nelson.ca/ecosave.

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Why is a concussion baseline test important for an athlete?

Currently, there is no reliable diagnostic test that can be used to identify when a concussion has occurred, or when it has resolved. Concussions can produce a wide array of symptoms. This poses a challenge for coaches, parents, and health professionals involved in the care of an injured athlete. The timecourse for recovery also varies widely from athlete to athlete, making it impossible to employ a “cookie-cutter” approach to concussion rehabilitation and return-to-play timelines.

Objective baseline testing protocols can be used to track an athlete’s recovery and serve as a tangible measurement for return-to-play readiness. By measuring your “normal” level of functioning, we are better able to gauge the level of impairment that may exist post-injury by performing comparative testing. Baseline values can vary widely from one person to the next, and in young people, these measures can change dramatically from year to year. Should an athlete sustain a concussion during the season, I have the ability to compare post-injury testing to baseline values. This allows for a more accurate and objective assessment of an otherwise elusive injury, and provides important information when making return-to-play decisions. For more information on baseline testing call us at 250-352-5135.

When my clients don’t qualify for the conventional mortgages offered in the marketplace by the big banks, credit unions or traditional mortgage lending companies I can seek out private lenders to help them get qualified for their unique situation. Private financing is a more expensive alternative than conventional financing and is typically needed for a short period of time. Reasons for people needing private financing would include: 1. Unconventional property. 2. Poor Credit. 3. Unconventional income or non verifiable income. 4. Need financing very quickly. Private lending rates range from 4-18% and the loan would typically be drawn up for 1-3 year terms with interest only payments. Another unique feature to a private lending mortgage would be a fee to the borrower, these fee’s would be in the 1-4% range of the total amount funded. When seeking private financing the lenders would like to see 20-40% equity in the property. For a purchase you would need a minimum of 20-40% down payment and if it is a refinance the lenders would re-finance the property from 60-80% of its value (loan to value). The variables that would dictate the rate, fee’s and loan to value would be based on the overall strength of the deal. All variables would be evaluated on a risk bases by the lender and it is my job to search for the best available private lender for my client. For any questions regarding financing from the traditional banks or private lenders please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime, I would love to help!

Nelson Hydro Customers: Carmen Proctor EcoSave Program Coordinator 250.509.2021 cproctor@nelson.ca www.nelson.ca/ecosave

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What is a Private Mortgage Loan?

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interested in what’s coming up. Seeing movies together is a great way to plan outings with families and friends, and when you see films at the Civic Theatre, you are helping the Nelson Civic Theatre Society to ensure our future as a centre for diverse entertainment and community events. We deeply appreciate the support we continue to receive from our community every day at the theatre, and encourage you to continue to see it at the Civic!

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Adam or Kiomi at 250-352-1890

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Dr. Michael Brennan

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Twitter, watch for our weekly flyers around town and posters for special programming, and weekly listings in the Star. Or, you can let us do the work for you, and sign up for our weekly email — totally free, available to everyone, and a great way to enter to win tickets to upcoming films at the Civic (check out civictheatre. ca/join-our-newsletter). And even with all these vehicles at work, we know that one of the most important ways that we get word out about special programming is through word of mouth, so please share with people you know who might be

CHRISTINE PEARSON Sales Associate

Registered Massage Therapist

Q A

What is CranialSacral Therapy?

The intention of CranialSacral Therapy (CST) is to enhance health and resilience in the nervous system of the client. It is a gentle hands on practice of bringing awareness and fluidity into specific areas of the body that are experiencing discomfort and rigidity, or are feeling separate from the whole. The therapist and the client work together to find the best touch that will be helpful for these tissues. The nervous system of the client responds to the safety inherent in this negotiation and begins to relax and resolve the held trauma and overwhelm. This transformation happens in the Autonomic Nervous System, the part of our brain that regulates our response to stress and trauma. Because this response is automatic thus unconscious, bringing awareness and safety to the tissues, and to the whole being, are paramount in the healing. Clients report feeling grounded, relaxed, lighter integrated. Treatments, on their own or in conjunction with Visceral Manipulation and Massage Therapy, can be deeply relaxing and restorative.

Is autumn a good time to sell my property?

Did you know that Autumn is the second best time of year to sell your property? When Autumn comes around, everyone gets back into their routines. Summer vacations come to an end, kids go back to school & the holiday season is not yet upon us. It’s interesting because there seems to be a general impression in our Community that Spring is the only time to sell? NOT TRUE! In the City of Nelson, we have a shortage of single detached homes for sale at this time. There are still many Buyers that are out there looking, & yet, when I talk to people in shops and my day to day interactions, they seem to think the house buying season is over, so they are hesitant to put their home on the market. Homes that are priced accurately are selling faster and close to their list price; we’ve even seen a few sell for above their list price lately, entertaining multiple offers. If you’re thinking of selling, you don’t have to wait for Spring. I’m available to conduct a comparative market analysis on your property and suggest a strategy to sell your home faster.

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Author and former Nelson teacher Eric Wilson did a presentation at Hume Elementary last week.

Author inspires Hume students

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Eric Wilson visited Hume Elementary last week to promote reading and writing

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If I am not at all flexible, can I still practice yoga?

Definitely. First of all, yoga meets you where you are. There is no need to move yourself to a certain starting point because you are already at that starting point. It will be a different point for everyone. Secondly, yoga is about more than flexibility. It helps move you towards a balanced, whole, and harmonious state. For some students this means maintaining existing strength and creating more openness. For others this means stabilizing the body to support existing flexibility. Sometimes this means mobilizing joints to balance circumstances that stiffen the body. At others it means tethering a wandering mind to a steady body, or allowing time in an easy and non-stressed state. This list goes on. Third of all, your yoga practice needs to be appropriate for you. This is possible in group classes, private sessions, and home practice. When practicing with a teacher, find an appropriate class or session where your teacher can craft poses to meet you where you are. When practicing in any context, honour your body and yourself throughout the process. Finally, if you’re not at all flexible and want to try yoga, join me Saturdays 8:30-9:30am at Vitality Chiropractic, 205 Victoria Street. I recommend this as an appropriate place to start!

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Will Johnson Nelson Star uthor Eric Wilson lived only a few blocks from Hume Elementary School when he wrote his popular kids’ mysteries The Kootenay Kidnapper, Vampires of Ottawa and Disneyland Hostage. And when he swung by on Thursday afternoon to give a presentation, he had plenty of stories to tell the students. “I began writing in 1970, 45 years ago,” Wilson told the kids, sharing the story of how his first

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book Fat Boy Speeding was repeatedly rejected. He told all of them to never give up, and to work towards publishing their own stories “after high school.” “Before I write any of my mysteries I go to the place, I live there, and I get my ideas for a new story,” Wilson told them. He showed a slide show of his travels in Nunavut as an example of his process. Wilson had the kids participate in faux interrogations (Grade 3 student Chloe Radcliffe was the suspect), read to them from his

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work and gave out autographs. During the reading he had students cover their eyes so they could better picture the action and engage with the sensory details of his story. He encouraged them to use their imaginations and get busy working on their own narratives. “I’ve always loved mysteries and that’s why I like writing them. This is from when I was your age, reading Hardy Boys. That’s what got me into reading.” Wilson was in town before the world premiere of his play Murder on the Canadian, based on his 1976 novel. He also gave a reading at Otter Books on Sunday.

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