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Wayne Holland relinquishes command during ceremony at courthouse Friday WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

During the swearing-in ceremony Friday for Paul Burkart, Nelson’s 21st police chief, Judge Don Sperry had him recite his oath of office before a packed courthouse. “I, Paul Burkart, do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second of Canada, and her heirs and successors, and I will to the best of my power cause the peace to be kept,” Burkart recited. He went on, promising “I will faithfully, honestly and impartially perform my duties as municipal constable for the City of Nelson, British Columbia. So help me God.” He then signed the oath, to a round of enthusiastic applause from representatives of city council, the RCMP and the Nelson Fire Department. Former chief Ron Brock was also in attendance. Burkart, a 20-year veteran of police work, has spent 15 years with the Nelson department, most recently serving as deputy chief. His promotion to chief was announced in December. During the ceremony, Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak accepted current chief Wayne Holland’s relinquishment of command after five years and handed a ceremonial tapestry to Burkart. Local vocalist Ashley Hall led everyone in singing “O Canada” and

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Above: Incoming Police Chief Paul Burkart signs documents during his swearing in ceremony at the Nelson courthouse Friday as Mayor Deb Kozak looks on. See more photos page 2.

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Rev. Jeff Donnelly offered his prayers and support. “I accomplished what I came to do,” Holland said. “My legacy is written in stone

and cannot and will not be undone.” He quoted Shakespeare, who wrote “no legacy is as rich as honesty” and encouraged

Burkart to live by those words. He told the officers there, who offered him their final salute, “I’ll never forget your efforts and your professionalism.”

Burkart is the 21st police chief for the department, which will celebrate its 120th year in existence next year. Holland called him “the whole package,” “smart as a whip,” and said “he loves the Nelson community.” The swearing-in ceremony came on the same day both Holland and Burkart were among 71 BC officers recommended for Police Officer Commissions, a new provincial honour intended to “formally recognize high-calibre, senior members of municipal police departments and designated policing units for their rank, professionalism and dedication to policing in BC.” Burkart’s daughters Julia and Kyra were there, as were Holland’s children Matt and Kelly. Their wives Eileen and Eve were also honoured with bouquets of flowers. “Eileen and I are leaving Nelson with far more than we brought with us. We’re leaving with an embarrassment of riches, in the form of fond memories, new as well as renewed friendships and most importantly a sense of accomplishment,” Holland said. “But the very best thing I’ll be leaving with is the confidence and knowledge my successor will be Paul Burkart. I can think of no finer individual to assume the ranks and obligations of such a prestigious and yet highly challenging position.” He told Burkart as chief he’ll “only be as good as the last decision you made.” “Your reputation can be tarnished with one fateful step or inaction …” At this point Holland paused in his speech, and smiled. “No pressure, Paul.”

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Hail to the (new) Chief Wayne Holland (bottom left) relinquished command of the Nelson Police Department on Friday, making way for incoming Chief Paul Burkart (above). Sgt. Dino Falcone (left) delivered the department’s final salute to Holland. Vocalist Ashley Hall (below) led everyone in singing “O Canada.” Will Johnson photos

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The SEEDS greenhouse stood where these workers are before it was leveled by a fallen tree in the June 2015 windstorm.

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New Lakeside Park greenhouse construction to start soon BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

The City of Nelson has decided to get started on building a new greenhouse at Lakeside Park at a cost of $81,700 despite the fact that they don’t yet have a decision from the insurer on coverage for the one destroyed in a windstorm last June. Without starting now, the growing season will be lost. “Unfortunately, there have been a number of delays related to the adjuster finalizing the report, which has prevented the insurer from providing a formal decision in regards to the city’s

frame,” reads a staff report presented to city council on Monday. Staff told council they have investigated various greenhouse designs and were recommending a “curved eave” design from Everlast Greenhouses and Solariums Ltd. of Kelowna. According to the staff recommendation, this design was chosen because of lower wall height that allows for more usable space than the previous model, an aesthetically pleasing design that would suit Lakeside Park, and the fact that the design allows for future expansion.

The city will purchase the greenhouse at a cost of $52,900 which, according to staff is likely to be covered by insurance. Additional costs of $28,800 for a concrete pad, installation crew, and an Everlast installation supervisor are more in doubt and may have to be covered by the city. The insurance company has taken the position that the concrete pad and footings weren’t damaged during the storm. However, the replacement structure won’t fit on the existing concrete pad.

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Firefighters were called to the sewage treatment plant west of the city on Thursday for what was at first thought to be a chemical leak. Courtesy Nelson Fire Rescue

Propane leak proves false alarm Nelson Star Staff

A reported propane leak Thursday morning at the Nelson sewage treatment plant turned out to be a false alarm. Nelson Fire Rescue Services responded shortly after 9 a.m. to the call about a leak in the boiler room, assistant chief Michael Daloise said in a news release. The first crew on the scene shut

off the propane supply to the building and eliminated any potential ignition sources. Once a backup crew arrived, two hose lines were deployed, the building was ventilated, and firefighters entered to assess any explosive gas levels. However, “a complete check of the interconnected buildings was conducted with no gas levels de-

tected,” Daloise said. “In the boiler room a gas alarm was activated on one of the boilers for reasons unknown. This boiler was shut off until it could be assessed and repaired.” There were no injuries. The cause of the gas alarm is still under investigation by the BC Safety Authority and the plant operators.

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Nelson pool reno makes concrete progress SUBMITTED Black Press

Renovations to the Nelson aquatic centre are now well underway. The majority of demolition work is done, new change room lockers have arrived, tile design and colours have been selected and the first truckload of concrete was poured last week, according to the Regional District of Central Kootenay. “Half of the rebar and form work for the new pool gutters is complete and the first concrete pour was a success,” said community complex manager Marty Benson. Concrete specialists Greyback Construction have reshaped angles in the dive tank so the pool meets current aquatic standards for depth and safety to allow the installation of a 2.7 metre dive platform. They have also removed the original pool main drain from the dive tank and will replace it with two new drains that will be safer for divers and swimmers. In conjunction with forming the gutters, crews will construct forms and install rebar for structural pilasters to support the pool deck and walls. Once all concrete work has been completed crews will start tiling the pool walls and deck surfaces. Benson said the next month of the project is critical because concrete work has to be completed before some other mechanical system work can begin. “Our aquatic centre operations staff have been instrumental in providing input to our construction management team at Unitech so that on-the-ground, employee perspectives are included in construction plans and the facility works for everyone,” said Benson. Unitech is working with local companies Trainor Mechanical

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Forming, rebar and concrete work for new gutters and structural pilasters to support pool walls will continue over the next week. Ducting, mechanical and electrical work is also underway.

The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the rural areas around Kootenay Lake, specifically electoral areas A, D, and E within the RDCK. The purpose of the Fund is to provide local financial support for important projects that will contribute to the conservation of our valuable natural areas. Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund (KLLCF) funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. The themes for the Fund are water conservation, wildlife and habitat conservation, and open space conservation.

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Contractors and Martech Electrical Systems who are under and around the pool installing new ducting, mechanical and electrical systems at the same time that Greyback is replacing concrete on top. “It’s a complex renovation project and we have a number of balls in the air at once. It all has to be timed very carefully,” Benson said. “It’s exciting to see the pool begin to take shape,” said Valerie Warmington, recently-elected recreation commission chair. “Once the tiling starts, it’s really going to hit me what a beautiful facility we’ll have once all this is done. I know many people in the community are keen to swim their first lap later this year and at least one of our commission members is among them.” Change room lockers are now

Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will be given priority. Proponents must be a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government. Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDCK for final funding approval. To apply for funding, go to www.kootenayconservation. ca and click on the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund tab. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design and then apply using the application form provided. The closing date for project submissions is 4:30 pm, February 15, 2016.

being replaced, a project that will take about three weeks per change room. The entire renovation project is forecast to take 11 months, but a precise reopening date hasn’t been announced. The RDCK is also now of-

fering a regional wellness pass that allows residents to use community complexes in Nelson Castlegar, and Creston as well as the fitness centre in Salmo for a unified price. This includes aquatic centre admission.

Project proposals must be delivered by email to info@kootenayconservation.ca.

Attendance up at Castlegar aquatic centre CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

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“We do have lots of Nelson families that come and participate in our public swim,” says Verona Walker, recreation supervisor. But the Nelson closure is not the only change affecting pool attendance. The Castlegar facility also now has public swimming whenever it’s open and has extended its hours.

“We have now public swimming and lap lanes open for all our hours,” says Walker. Public swimming and lap lanes are now available any time the pool is open, and the pool is now open at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The pool has also increased its programming. “We have aquafit classes

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five more nights a week, and we’ve got way more pre-school swim lessons — there’s kind of a baby boom going on it seems in the community — so lots of preschool lessons and parent and tot lessons,” says Walker. The Nelson aquatic centre is expected to be closed for a total of 11 months, but there is no fixed date for its reopening.

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Municipalities need stable income from senior goverments ments. As usual it is not an easy process to decide how to spend taxpayers’ money on city infrastructure and services. When we come up with a draft plan, it will be sent out to a public forum for review. It is understood that a number of people believe the process is set and do not bother to attend budget meetings. In fact, it is not a done deal and the more input we receive helps council decide the direction on a number of issues. A couple things to note: when the formula is calculated for the amount of taxes that are paid it does not necessarily mean that if your property assessment goes up your taxes will as well. The city needs a certain amount of taxes to pay for infrastructure upgrades and provide city services including the Capitol and Civic theaters as well as Touchstones Museum. We

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elson city council is again reviewing the budget and preparing to set tax rates for this year. We are spending many days going over the city finances with staff from different depart-

are also assessing all city-owned buildings and properties to analyze what funds need to be spent to cover maintenance. On the other hand, when you receive your tax notice, not all the taxes are from the City of Nelson. Please note there are school and hospital taxes as well, just to name a couple of fees. Another issue for the municipality is the downloading of costs from the provincial government, such as a change in BC Assessment on some properties that has ending up costing the city an additional $30,000. As well, everyone is waiting in anticipation for the details of the new federal budget. Over the last few years tax cuts have been downloaded to municipalities, which increases the burden of funding services. Also note that when the federal and provincial government take their

share, it just leaves eight cents on the dollar earmarked for municipal governments. Therefore the main source of income for municipalities is property taxes. Another other source of funds is federal and provincial grants, but it costs money to have qualified staff prepare applications which results in only a few municipalities getting grants. Optimistically some of the new federal infrastructure grants will be allocated to smaller municipalities who probably need it most. What is really needed is a stable form of income from federal and provincial governments where all municipalities get funding. When the former federal government cut the GST by one per cent, it did not take into consideration that money could have been used for municipalities who have huge debts to repair and install new infrastructure.

With the downturn in the economy there is optimism that the new federal government and the provincial governments will improve the funding going to municipalities. This would make the process of developing a 2016 local budget much better. As always, council tries to keep taxes as low as possible while continuing to provide public services that citizens have come to rely on. It bears repeating to closely review your property tax form and note there are other taxes not from the City of Nelson. 2016 is the year of the Monkey, starting Feb. 8 (Chinese New Year), so hopefully everyone continues to have a lucky year. Nelson city councillor Robin Cherbo shares this space weekly with his council colleagues.

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Re: “No fix for regional airport, experts say,” Jan. 29 This was a very complete article explaining some of the math facts regarding weather limits at the Castlegar airport for arrival and departure. Missing was the technical side of aircraft performance, limitations, fail safe procedures, airframe contamination, system failures and other things that degrade the absolute capability of the aircraft to fly, manoeuvre and climb. All must be calculated before an approach is made and a departure is contemplated. As a long-term captain (33.5 years), who spent much of his career flying the BC district, I know of what I speak. Technology can only do so much: it provides greater safety and accuracy for navigation but does nothing to help us with our ability to outclimb a mountain whilst dealing with the various failures and environmental factors mentioned previously. We must climb out to get above the peaks before any other decision can be made. It’s called safety. I flew my career safe and I flew for an airline whose model was always safety. I was trained to think and be safe, and I have exercised my captain’s authority many times when I, as the captain, felt that the conditions were not safe to depart or land as I had to ensure the safety of the aircraft, my crew and most of all, my passengers who entrusted me with their well-being. NO was a complete sentence! Safety understanding tends to go out the

Hurray for the folks who finally spoke up about the annoying (painful) motorcycle noise on our roads. Let’s add the equally annoying boom boxes in cars, which thump their way through residential and wilderness areas alike. H. Myers Nelson

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Right-to-Life ad disappointing A retired pilot who has flown in and out of Castlegar many times says technology can only do so much to compensate for mountainous terrain. Betsy Kline/Castlegar News photo window when somebody just wants to get home for Christmas, get to a meeting that can’t be rescheduled, or an aircraft is needed to maintain schedule integrity. Again, I was trained to filter out the “noise” and conduct myself and crew as a professional entity and not deviate from the expressed model of safety. Castlegar is a somewhat unique airport in that it is a hybrid for arrival and departure as the aircraft has to be manoeuvred visually to specific points within the confines of the valley before transitioning to instrument flight or from instrument flight. There are many of these in BC. These are committal points. Weather is not absolute and it changes in seconds. If you have ever seen low cloud hanging around the edges of the valley, and how snow or precipitation degrades the visibility in both

definition and distance, then you put that on your windshield … you get my point. All things happen very fast in an aircraft. The valley gets much smaller along with the margins for error when dealing with these conditions. In conclusion, the next time your flight is cancelled due to weather as filed from the weather station at the Castlegar airport (remember — these folks are highly trained professionals in meteorology reporting and are our eyes when we are above or in cloud), say thanks to the system — airline and crew who put your safety above all else and don’t bend the rules. It’s an inconvenience but much better than an accident. Trust me. Capt. Ross Shears Air Canada Jazz (Retired) Riondel

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ith unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use. Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent. These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying. At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold. Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by

our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regulate. Philpott said the question is “premature” and federal-provincial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too. Vancouver has descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores setting up near schools. Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that proliferate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispensaries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names. BC Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March. Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. BC’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union

private stores to get in on the action. “There are public health officials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health perspective,” Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.” Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use. Of course all of this urban handwringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across BC for decades. The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak. Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of BC. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most BC crime, but that’s a subject for another day. Tom Fletcher is BC legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Making a clear choice for electoral change DICK

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oters made clear choices for change in the federal election, and one of those choices was for electoral reform. The Liberals, NDP and Green parties all loudly pledged that the 2015 election would be the last held in Canada under the firstpast-the-post voting system, and those parties collectively received nearly two-thirds of the popular vote in the election. Why did these promises resonate with most Canadians? Because too many feel that their vote doesn’t count in the present system. The recent federal election resulted in a large Liberal majority, despite the fact that the Liberals only received 39 per cent of the popular vote. Coincidentally, this was the same level of popular vote that gave the Conservatives a strong majority in Ottawa in the 2011 election. The time for an electoral system that better reflects the views of Canadians is long overdue. The NDP ran on a promise to bring in proportional represen-

tation — a system that would combine the geographical riding representation we have now with a selection of MPs based on overall popular vote. This would create a parliament where the proportion of MPs from each party would match the proportion of the popular vote received. While some are concerned that this would create more minority parliaments, it can easily be shown that minority governments generally promote co-operation and collaboration among parties and work well in most democratic countries around the world. The Liberals ran on a promise to simply change the electoral system, stating that they would consult Canadians in some manner to select an alternative to firstpast-the-post. Justin Trudeau says he personally would like to see a preferential ballot, even though that system would create more false majorities instead of fewer. We can only hope that the consultation process will settle on a new method that will be a significant improvement on the old one. Before the House of Commons broke for Christmas, the Conservatives repeatedly called for the government to hold a refer-

endum on this issue, claiming that this would be the only democratic way to choose a new electoral system. And in a truly ironic twist, they recently threatened to block any electoral change bill in the decidedly undemocratic Senate. I think Canadians have already signalled that the government should move ahead on electoral reform, joining over 90 per cent of the world’s developed countries that have abandoned first-pastthe-post. They want a new system that will make every vote count and fight political cynicism across the country. People are naturally skeptical — even afraid — of changing a system they know well. I like Nathan Cullen’s suggestion to let the people decide whether to keep the new system after a couple of elections — then they’d be choosing based on knowledge, not on fear of the unknown. On the office front, phones have been installed in Penticton and Castlegar. If you’d like to get in touch with me and my staff, the numbers are: Penticton, 250-7704480; Castlegar, 250-365-2972. Dick Cannings is the NDP MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay.

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Carnaval D’Hiver / Winter Carnaval presented by Canadian Parents for French, Feb. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trafalgar School. Admission $2, family $5. Music, winter games, bonhomme la tire/maple sugar treats. More info: 250-551-5871. Ymir Snowfest: pancake breakfast, music, fun, games, obstacle races and sliding hills, Feb. 13. More info: 250-357-9555. West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group, Kiro Wellness Centre, 1500 Columbia Ave. Trail, Feb. 15, 2 to 4 p.m., free. More info: 250-368-9827. Elder Abuse in the LGBT Community, town hall meeting presented by ANKORS and Interior Health, Feb. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Best Western. Videos, fact sheets, discussion, refreshments. Registration required at IHAdultGuardianship@interiorhealth.ca. Slopes for Hope presented by Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club, a family friendly ski-a-thon in which participants attempt to ski or board the vertical height of Mount Everest in one day (29,029 feet) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, March 5. Register at slopesforhope.ca. More info: 250-364-0403. SIP Talks (Stories Inspire Passion) fundraiser for the Canadian Federation of University Women and scholarships for young women. Dynamic women of the Kootenays will share their stories about what excites them, at Mary Hall on the 10th Street campus, March 5 at 3 p.m. More info: nelsoncfuw@gmail.com.

Weekly events Glacier Harmonies Women’s Chorus at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth St., newcomers welcome. More info: 250-825-0027. Breastfeeding Drop-in Support by a public health nurse Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Nelson Health Centre, 2-333 Victoria St. More info: 250-505-7200. Taoist Tai Chi Arts Classes, Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. By donation. Free introductory class, join any time. More info: 250-509-2499. iPad Support for Seniors at Seniors

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Co-ordinating Society, 719 Vernon St., Thursdays Dec. 31 to Jan. 21, free. More info: 250-505-2361.

Parkinson Support Group meets every third Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christie Lees Hall In Kiwanis Villa, Gordon Road. No meeting in December. More info: ecartlidge@ shaw.ca. Djembe drum circle every third Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay, 7 p.m. $5. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. Heartfulness Meditation, Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Vitality Clinic, 206 Victoria St. Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 411 Kootenay Street, office 103. Free. More info: 250-354-9496.

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Seniors Co-ordinating Society Income Tax Program for low income and seniors at the Civic Centre on Vernon St. Tuesdays 9:30 to noon. More info: 250-352-6008.

Nelson Friends of the Family now takes donations online at nelsonfriendsofthefamily.com to support families who need to travel to receive emergency or necessary medical treatment for their children. More info: 250-354-4670.

Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to sing harmoniously. Weekly practice at Kiwanis Christie Lees Hall on Radio Ave. Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. More info: 250-352-7025.

Low Cost Dental applications accepted the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at Seniors Co-ordinating Society, 719 Vernon St, 7 a.m. to noon. For more info: 250-3526008.

Nelson Healing Rooms, a place for confidential prayer, Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 711 10th Street, free. More info: nelsonhealingrooms@gmail.com.

Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers for one four-hour shift per week, 614 Front St., Nelson. More info: 1-855-995-3529.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds early morning, noon hour and evening meetings on specific days at 717A Vernon St. (in the Cellar downstairs). More info: 250352-3391. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon St. and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front St. at the side basement. The only requirement is that you have a relative or friend with alcoholism. More info: 250-352-3747 for Wednesday, 250352-7333 for Friday. Nelson Hospice Drop-in Grief Support Series, Saturdays at 1 p.m., 402 West Richards St. For anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. More info: 250-352-2337. The Healing Meditation, gentle, guided meditation infused with the power of Conscious Co-Creation through spiritually realigning your thoughts and letting go of conditions. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 507 Vernon, back door, by donation. More info: 250-229-2253. Nelson Chess Club, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association 717 Vernon St. All ages and levels are welcome. 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.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). More info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727.

Osprey Community Foundation 2016 Community Grants now inviting applications, as well as Arts Legacy Grants (this year for dance projects). Applicants require a CRA charitable registration number. Deadline is March 31. More info: ospreycommunityfoundation.ca. Palliative Care Policy 2016: Please Share Your Thoughts. Kalein Hospice Centre Society is researching ways to support palliative care in the Nelson area. Participate online between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4. More info: http://www.kaleinhospice. org/kalein-study-input-needed.

Monthly Events People in Pain Support Group, Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St., 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. More info: dick@pipain.com. Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 266 Baker. Improve your speaking, listening and thinking skills and increase self-confidence. Guests welcome. More info: nelson.toastmastersclubs.org. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More info: 250352-3583. Nelson Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September-June, noon to 1 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. More info: nelsonbcsg@gmail.com.

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Local dental care organization wins Pacific Blue Cross funding CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

The West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is the winner of Pacific Blue Cross’s 75th anniversary Share the Care campaign. The society will receive a $50,000 donation from Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation after receiving the most votes in a video storytelling campaign. Since 2014, the clinic has been operating in Nelson as a not-forprofit that offers high quality dental care for low-income people, including children, families and seniors. Mara Sand, a board director for the society, found out they’d won on Thursday. “I was bouncing off the walls with joy,” she said. “Just so happy, I can hardly contain my joy.” In the video, Sand explained the society would open satellite clinics in the West Kootenay if they won the money. Now that the $50,000 donation is going to be a reality, Sand said there’s a lot of work to do to decide how many satellite clin-

ics they’ll be able to open over the next few years, and where they’ll be located. “We have a meeting on Feb. 5, and at that point we can have a clearer idea of what we can say we want to do and will be able to do,” she said. “We’ll make strategies on how to contact the areas and then how to go about making things happen.” Sand thanked people who worked with the society and at the clinic, and everyone who voted for their video during the campaign. “Because without them, this wouldn’t have happened,” she said, “and it’s an amazing opportunity for us to be able to galvanize and help more people.” The Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation wanted to do something special for its 75th anniversary so it started a campaign and chose five finalists from a list of 70 organizations it has funded to help improve health and well-being in BC. “We were casting about for what we would do for our 75th anniversary and we thought, ‘Well,

let’s stick with what’s meaningful for us, which is making contributions back to the community,’” said Jan K. Grude, Pacific Blue Cross president and CEO. “So we looked at all of the organizations that we have supported over the last several years, and through a selection process based on the quality of their work, our experience with them, the foundation board wrestled with who we would choose as our five finalists to compete for a $50,000 prize.” Foundation members then asked BC residents to vote for their favourite finalist in a video storytelling campaign. Over 16,000 BC residents voted during the three week campaign, and in total the campaign resulted in $75,000 in funding between the five organizations. Charlford House Society for Women in Burnaby is the runner up and will receive $10,000. The other three finalists will receive $5,000 each. The West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society’s video can be seen at pac.bluecross. ca/75thAnniversary.

Local search and rescue groups to share in $10 million Nelson Star Staff

The West Kootenay regional director for the BC Search and Rescue Association is delighted the provincial government is injecting $10 million into ground search and rescue services. “This is a good news story for [member] groups and volunteers around the entire province,” Chris Armstrong said in a news release. “The ground search and rescue community is very grateful for this meaningful funding.” Last week the province announced the one-time funding to “help bolster training, admin-

istrative support and equipment renewals.” The investment is on top of the $6.3 million the government already provides each year to cover ground search and rescue operational costs for deployment, training, equipment, and insurance. Eighty groups exist in BC, including Nelson Search and Rescue and several others in West Kootenay. “This is a very positive step,” Armstrong said. “First steps will be to receive the funds, develop a solid plan, look at a needs assessment with our partner agencies

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and look at how these funds can have the greatest impact for ground search and rescue services around the province, including prevention.” Armstrong said the BC Search and Rescue Association laid the foundation for the money when it presented the Minister of Justice with a discussion paper in 2013 outlining on an alternative funding model for search and rescue in BC. Their goal was to reduce fundraising and administrative demands on volunteers. Planning will begin this month for how the money will be spent.

Nomination forms and regulations governing nominations are available at the Nelson Star office 91 Baker Street Nelson (in restored CPR Station) or submissions may be made online at www.nelsonstar.com.

Nominations close at 5 pm Friday, February 12, 2016.

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Rivalry between Leafs, Rebels takes violent turn TYLER HARPER Nelson Star

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Andy Fitzpatrick was skating backward when the Nelson Leafs forward was tripped by a referee and went hard to the ice. The accident brought howls of approval from the Castlegar Rebels bench, and when regulation time ended the visitors celebrated on ice with a sarcastic salute to the crowd. It was that kind of game. Six players were ejected during a fight-filled contest Friday that ended 5-3 in Castlegar’s favour. A second-period line brawl ended with three Leafs and two Rebels tossed out after a lengthy wait while the officials sorted out the melee. The Rebels left town with their fourth straight win. The Leafs, meanwhile, are determined to move up in the standings if only so they can face Castlegar in the first round of the playoffs. “More than anything in the whole world,” said Jordan Davie. “I want Castlegar for four or five games, whatever it takes us to beat them, really badly.” The violent interlude began with a fight between Nelson’s Levi Hulston and Castlegar’s Tyler Barrett. Instead of going straight to the locker room, Barrett began taunting the crowd and the Leafs’ bench. He was knocked down by Nelson’s Matt Sokol, which kicked off several on-ice fights. In the end, Hulston and Sokol were ejected and suspended five games, while Leafs captain Rayce Miller was tossed with a twogame suspension. Castlegar lost Barrett and Daniel Petten, each of whom earned two-game suspensions. Incredibly, no players were sent to the penalty box. Davie, who called Barrett the “champion who never drops his gloves,” said the brawl wouldn’t have happened if the refs had taken control of the game. Leafs head coach Mario DiBella, meanwhile, defended his team’s actions.

Leafs forward Jordan Davie gets a glove in the face from a Rebels player during Friday’s game. Tyler Harper photo

“I thought the boys responded to how they were being treated on the ice,” said DiBella. “You can’t run around the ice with your stick high and decide that’s just okay and skate away like you’re an innocent party and you’ve been victimized.” Rebels head coach Jesse Dorrans, who had no issue with Barrett’s antics, said he thought the refs could have set a different tone early on. Referee Monty Taylor declined to comment after the game. Logan Sawka made 38 saves, Tayden Woods scored twice and Ed Lindsay, Chris Breese and Nick Headrick each added singles for Castlegar (28-12-2). Woods’ second goal in the opening minute of the third period put the game out of Nelson’s reach and quieted the crowd of 446 fans at the Nelson and District Community Complex, with the notable exception of a rowdy Castlegar contingent. Patrick Ostermann made 23 saves and Max Daerendinger, Eamonn Miller and Fitzpatrick each scored for the suddenly stagnant Leafs (17-24-2), who fell for the fourth game in a row. Woods was sitting at the side of the net with a wide-open look when he took a feed from Breese and put it past Ostermann just over four minutes into the game. The Rebels made it 2-0 after a defensive miscue by the Leafs.

Ostermann made a series of quick sprawling saves but was crowded by his own players when Lindsay pounced on a big rebound. The game was scrappy from the start but had its first ugly scrum in the first period that ended with what appeared to be a Castlegar player on top of Davie while he punched the Leafs veteran. The Rebels killed off the ensuing power play and moments later Breese slipped in another goal for a 3-0 advantage. Bad vibes resulted in on-ice violence in the second. Rayce Miller was on a breakaway when he was pushed from behind into the boards by Rebels forward Mike Bhatoa. That resulted in Bhatoa being tossed from the game and a shaken Miller helped off the ice, although he later returned. Daerendinger scored his second goal of the year on the ensuing five-minute man advantage, cutting Nelson’s deficit to two goals. After both teams acted out their Royal Rumble fantasies, the third period began with a quick Rebels goal. Woods extended the lead less than a minute in on a soft shot that went top corner on Ostermann. Eamonn Miller gave the Leafs a shot in the arm nearly seven minutes later unassisted on a slick shot that beat Sawka and cut the Rebels’ advantage to 4-2.

More fireworks erupted soon after. Davie was crosschecked in the chin and left the ice bent over holding his face. As DiBella yelled at a linesman, Headrick marched in and scored on Ostermann for yet another Rebels goal. “[Davie’s] lucky to have his teeth,” said DiBella. That only further incensed Nelson’s bench, and the Leafs took their time heading back to centre ice. Fitzpatrick went flying in on Sawka for a goal with two minutes left in the game, which would have been a highlight score if it hadn’t also been a moot point. Dorrans was dismissive of Nelson’s offence after the game. “If they’re willing to shoot from low percentage areas and they want to put it on the shot clock to make [Sawka] feel good, we’re okay with that,” said Dorrans. “Again, all that matters is the score. Never trust a shot clock on the road.” The game was the second of three straight for the Leafs against Castlegar. They dropped the opener 2-1 on Jan. 23 and will get a rematch again at home next Friday. It’s a game the Leafs are already looking forward to, and one Davie expects will feature more fireworks. “We can handle ourselves,” said Davie. “They should be worried.”

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‘Super scared’ Jona Caney wins at Whitewater’s Junior Freeski Open Whitewater’s junior team also earns podium finish in Andorra TYLER HARPER Nelson Star

Jona Caney was already stressed as he waited for his run when his friend gave him a tip — whatever you do, ski fast. That proved to be good advice. On a day that featured plenty of crashes, Caney stayed in control during an impressive run to win the boys 15-18 category at Whitewater’s Junior Freeski Open finals Sunday. Caney, a 16-year-old Nelson native who captured the win in his first competition of the season following a knee injury, said he was surprised he didn’t eat snow during his run down Whitewater’s Blast hill. “I was super scared coming into the 360 because [Brendan Kelley] who went before me said he cased it a little bit and said ‘Go way faster than you think,’” said Caney. “So I came in really fast, super scared, then right in the air I spun my 180 too fast, so I was like, ‘whooooaaa,’ and then so happy once I landed that.” For anyone not competing, conditions were snowy and festive as a dedicated crowd watched throughout the day. The 81 athletes, however, had one attempt to navigate a tricky course

Jona Caney (pictured centre) took first place in the boys 15-18 category at Whitewater’s Junior Freeski Open on Sunday. An enthusiastic crowd watched Tyler Harper photos from the bottom of Blast hill throughout the day. following qualifying Saturday. Caney, who entered the finals in third place, said Blast is deceptively complex. “Especially to hit the features on the top section there. Because it’s so steep, and coming off something really big, any cliff really, it’s scary to land it. You just want to shut it down really fast. For people who are just beginning it’s really intimidating,” said Caney. “Also just standing at the top of any comp run, you’re scared. Really scared. You’re hoping for the best.” Caney’s score of 37.03 was the

highest of the day. He finished ahead of Sol Butler of South Slocan and third-place Nelson native Ben Woodward. Meanwhile, Calgary’s Ava Prosser took first in the girls 15-18 category. Just three competitors took part in the category, with most of Whitewater’s junior team still en route from a trip to Andorra. Still, Prosser was happy with her first win of the season. “It was pretty good,” said the 15-year-old. “I missed a few hits. I stayed on my feet, so it turned out

well.” Calgary’s Katja Ewart was second followed by Fernie’s Astrid Bloemink. Other winners included: Rossland’s Simon Hillis (boys 1214); Rossland’s Erin Flood (girls 1214); Rossland’s Xander Bankes (boys 7-11); and Nelson’s Cayenne Caney (girls 7-11). Whitewater’s junior team also had a successful visit to Grandvalira, Andorra for the Freeride Junior World Championships on Thursday. Nigel Ziegler finished second

in the men’s ski event, while his Whitewater teammate Sam Kuch was fourth. Whistler’s Jackson Bathgate was first atop the 28-skier field. Other Canadians included Tom Peiffer in 12th and Jeff Ashton in 21st. Whitewater’s Haley Cooke had Canada’s best result on the women’s side with an eighth-place finish. Savannah Leishman, who also competes at Whitewater, was 12th in the 14-skier field. For more photos, see nelsonstar. com.

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Leafs, credit union team up for member appreciation night The Nelson and District Credit Union is hosting a member appreciation night Friday during the Leafs’ home game against the Castlegar Rebels. Credit union members who present their debit card receive a discounted admission. There will also be a prize draw, and season winners of the NDCU Puck-4-Bucks toss will get the opportunity to play for a $1,000 NDCU term deposit. Pictured left to right: Brendan Smith, Blair Andrews, Rayce Miller, Jordan Davie, Dash Thompson, Deb Nelson, Doug Stoddart, Lauren Suomi, Alan Danks, Tom Atkins, and Kaleb Percival. Submitted photo

Slopes for Hope set for March 4 SUBMITTED Black Press

The Canadian Cancer Society is inviting snowboarders as well as alpine and nordic skiers to the fourth annual Slopes for Hope event at Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club on Saturday, March 5. In this family friendly ski-a-thon, participants attempt to ski or board the vertical distance of Mount Everest in one day (29,029 feet). The number of runs on each chair needed to meet the goal: Silver King is 900 feet, which means 32 runs; Summit is 1,249 feet, so 23 runs; and Glory Ridge 2,044 feet, which equals 14 runs. The Everest Trek for cross country skiers is nine kilometers or ski all the trails Nordic poker ski at Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Participants can sign up as individuals for a personal challenge, or in teams and split the distance between team members. Participants are asked to fundraise in advance to support the Canadian Cancer Society. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive a half price lift ticket at Whitewater Ski Resort or free day pass at Nelson Nordic Ski Club. There will be an après-event with prizes awarded at the end of the day for both challenges at Whitewater Ski Resort. Take on the team challenge and become the keeper of the Golden Boot Trophy for a year by skiing the most vertical and raising the most funds for the cancer fighting cause. There will be other trophies awarded to top participants as well. “This is a great event, and a wonderful way for the ski community to get involved in the fight against cancer,” says George Kilpatrick, volunteer event chair. “Last year we raised over $13,000. Help us meet our goal of raising $15,000 this year in the fight against cancer as we take it to the slopes.” Funds raised through the event will help the Canadian Cancer Society fund cancer research. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about half of all cancers can be prevented. A way to reduce the risk of cancer is by living well which includes being active, eating well, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to stay active during the winter months. It is a good way to get our cancer prevention message out to the community, raise funds to support our mission, and have fun,” says Allison McCarthy, annual giving coordinator for the society. Visit slopesforhope.ca to register.

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encourage locals to be a part of the studio audience for the full experience,” reads the press release. The LineUp is filmed monthly at Nelson’s Shambhala Hall, using Selkirk College students as crew. The show will go live from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6. To watch the show, see thelineup.tv.

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On Saturday, Feb. 6 and 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. the Nelson library’s community table will host a postcard write-in to enable citizens to voice their concerns to provincial and federal elected officials regarding climate change. Premier Christy Clark has requested input from the electorate regarding BC’s emerging climate action plan, and we have been given until the first week in March to do this. To meet the challenge, you will be provided with a list of ministers together with their contact information, suggestions of points to consider,

postcards and materials to voice your concerns and opinions. The postcards will be taken to the office of MLA Michelle Mungall for forwarding to Victoria postage-free. At the table, you can also write to federal leaders. In March, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with premiers to discuss a pan-Canadian framework to combat climate change. Voicing your concerns now could make a difference. Postage to Ottawa is free. Local resident Marylee Banyard was inspired to organize this event so people can have the chance to tell the government why they care.

“For myself, addressing climate change is both in the interest of my children and grandchildren, as well as our wonderful natural environment, the bedrock of our being,” says Banyard. “After all, we cannot survive without the environment.” “We are so fortunate to have a government that says it will listen,” adds Banyard. “So now is the time to tell the government what you think.” Art supplies will also be available to decorate the back of the postcards. This project is being arranged by Nelson’s Citizens’ Climate Lobby chapter.

Marylee Banyard (right), with granddaughter Brigita and daughter Antonia (left), write postcards to the BC government about the province’s draft climate action plan. Submitted photo

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Nelson’s population now 10,800, BC Stats estimates Nelson Star Staff

The province’s statistics agency estimates Nelson’s population stood at 10,802 in 2015, up 333 people from 2014. According to BC Stats, the city’s population grew in each of the last three years after declining slightly in 2012. The 2011 census showed Nelson with a headcount of 10,230. The next national census will be conducted this year. Nelson’s growth last year of 3.2 per cent was compared to 1.8 per cent in Castlegar, where the population is

RDCK adopts plans Management plans for three Regional District of Central Kootenay parks — Crescent Valley Beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek — have been adopted by the RDCK board and are ready to implement. “The process to engage the public, collect feedback and draft the plans began in the fall of 2014,” said Sangita Sudan, general manager of development services. “The RDCK commends residents for taking an active role in sharing their vision for their public spaces.” The management plans will guide the operations, development and stewardship of the parks over the next decade. They address things like signage, parking, and environmental stewardship.

now believed to sit at 7,953, and 0.3 per cent in Trail, where the population is now pegged at 7,448. The Regional District of Central Kootenay, including Nelson, saw an overall increase of 0.8 per cent, cracking the 60,000 mark for the first time. Kaslo’s population dipped slightly to 998 from 1,009 while New Denver grew to 523 from 499. Creston saw the biggest loss, with a 5.4 per cent decrease, down to 4,744. Three other municipalities were virtually unchanged from last year: Slocan at 300, Silverton at 197, and Salmo at 1,181.

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about how amazing their island is. Most Anguillians don’t spend their days on the beach, and I’m sure they don’t always see their everyday living as a tranquil escape. Days after returning home, I attended the Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism AGM, where we were treated to a screening of their “Why Paddle Kootenay Lake?” video (it’s on the Nelson Kootenay Lake website, if you haven’t seen it), and it really hit home how numb we can also be to just how amazing our little piece of the planet is. In our everyday living, we can also lose sight of the fact that people come from all over the world to visit us here too. This is the perfect season to become a tourist in your own town. Definitely because of the skiing, but

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A good tip to start with is to sit in the seat in your car with “good posture”. The reason good posture is so important is because it promotes better back and neck

alignment which reduce the stress on your muscles, vertebra and nervous system. Here are some good posture checks: • Sit with your knees bent so that your feet could rest comfortably flat on the floor, make sure your back is supported • Maintain your low back curve, do not flatten your back. Using a lumbar support can help you to maintain your neutral spinal curves. • Try to have your head back so that if someone was looking from the side they would see your ears centred over your shoulders. Once you are in good posture the next step is to adjust the mirrors. If you start to slouch down or get in a bad position the mirrors will feel as if they need to be adjusted and cue you to sit back up. With more car accidents in the winter from vehicles slipping and sliding, it is also important to ensure your headrest is in the proper position. If you rest your head comfortably backward the headrest should contact the middle of your head. It could potentially help to reduce the amount of whiplash symptoms that may occur post accident. Getting your alignment checked by a chiropractor can let you know if there is a spinal issue or if you may need to make some alterations to your sitting position.

Once I’ve satisfied all of my financing conditions to purchase a home and removed conditions am I 100% cleared until I take possession of my new home?? The short answer to this question is NO! There are instances where lenders have backed out of deals because the situation of the borrower has changed between the subject removal date and the closing date. Here are some examples of changes that could overturn your approval:

1. Employment – You have been approved and provided information verifying your current income to the lender as one of the conditions to approve your mortgage. If there is a change in your income between subject removals and the closing date the lender could pull their financing out from beneath you. Many lenders call employers to verify income when the deal is submitted and a couple weeks before closing. 2. Debt – The lender worked out your debt servicing ratio’s to determine if you fit within their guidelines to be approved for a mortgage at the time of approval. If you take on additional debt between the time of approval and closing and the lender catches wind of this you may not meet their guidelines and again they could pull your financing. 3. Credit – Credit history is such a major aspect lenders use to qualify you for your mortgage and if your credit rating changes significantly between the time of approval and the closing date they could once again pull your mortgage approval. In short once you have your subject removals completed, sit tight and don’t make any changes to your financial situation!

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er Room on Thursday, before heading into a week of all-age audiences for Kung Fu Panda 3, starting Friday. And after that, it’s Oscar Season. We are looking forward to The Big Short, Carol, The Danish Girl, Anamolisa, and The Lady in the Van, Best Foreign language nominees Son of Saul, Mustang, and Theeb, plus Joy, starring Jennifer Lawrence. All this leading up to our live Oscar stream on Feb. 28 and our Hail, Caesar! Oscar party on March 5. Nelson is indeed a great place for a local staycation. Join us at The Civic for one of our most wonderful times of year. Eleanor Stacey is the executive director of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society.

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also because of the dance, theatre, live music, local food and restaurants, unique downtown shops, our history and walking tours, and our lake and alpine surroundings, as nature is getting ready to spring back to life. It’s a perfect time to shake up your usual schedule and try something local that you’ve not tried before. Try some opera, for one: The Civic is screening Royal Opera House’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci today. This particular production of this double-bill of short operas is set in the late 20th century smalltown Italy and has been praised as “uplifting” with “ravaging sounds and detailed naturalism.” Immediately following, we look forward to screening Oscar contend-

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Yes, there are still solar panels available, although not many. If you are interested in learning more about the Nelson Community Solar Garden, please go to www.nelson.ca/ solar or you can contact me by email. If you are interested in receiving updates you can request to be added to the interest list. EcoSave is a program that will help you make your home more energy efficient, giving you access to an energy evaluation, rebates for energy upgrades and low interest financing that you can repay on your Nelson Hydro bill. If you want see which program is best for you, whether you rent or own, for residential or business, please contact me.

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Is it Difficult Creating a Secondary Suite?

I recently attended a very informative workshop put on by the Department of Development Services and Sustainability relating to Secondary Suites in Single Detached Residential Dwellings. They outlined their mandate, requirements and basically spelled out in very simple terms what one needs to do to meet these requirements. The Planning Dept. is there to facilitate and help homeowners navigate this intimidating venture. They have identified and examined statistics that study surrounding housing needs and deficiencies for our community. There’s no question that we have a shortage of affordable housing and limited geographical constraints that challenge these issues. There are Zoning, Building Code, Parking, Floor Area/Ceiling Height ratios, Fire Code/ Safety, Mechanical & Service Connection & Permit Requirements to comply with; of course…. I know it sounds wordy and daunting, blah, blah, blah, however; there’s a lot of common sense to it and the great folks who are there to help facilitate these obstacles are incredibly pro active and helpful with this process. The first step is to Fill out a Building Permit Application, provide your copy of Land Title, Pay a Fee, and show a set of Plans (get some graph paper, draw some nice pictures, get a copy of information complying with the building code and land use regulation By-Laws for a suite) or better yet, e-mail the city at: development@nelson.ca

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CLUES DOWN 1. Korean War TV show 2. South American Indian 3. Cape at tip of Denmark 4. A podrida cooking pot 5. Russian sourgrass soup 6. Perfect example 7. Supplier 8. Unhealthy looking 9. Spanish beaches 10. Am. follower of the Mennonite Bishop Amman 11. Well-balanced 13. Outer surface cells 17. Fathers 24. Sun up in New York 25. Dweller above the Mason-Dixon 26. Young women’s association 27. Tell on 28. Bustle 29. Poundal 35. An ugly, old woman 36. Doctors’ group 37. __ Ling, Chinese mountain range 38. Volcanic mountain in Japan 40. Leaves parentless 41. Existing in or produced by nature 42. Inclination 43. Extents 44. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf 45. Language of Nile 47. Twyla __, US dancer 48. Card game 49. River in E. Turkey to the Caspian Sea 52. Scored 100% 53. Tonight’s former host 54. __ and ends 55. Notable exploit

he list of famous people who are or were victims of Alzheimer’s disease is astonishing. There’s crooner Perry Como, political leaders Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, and actress Rita Hayworth to name a few. But whether you’re famous or not, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia, imposes a small world on its victims and their caregivers. It’s personal, it’s challenging, and most of us have been touched by it in some way. On Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Julie Leffelaar, support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of BC, will give a free talk entitled Understanding Dementia. Here’s your chance to find out more. That Alzheimer’s has reached popular culture as a subject has helped to remove stigma and invoke compassion. Movies such as Away from Her (available on DVD at the library) took us from the

early weeks post-diagnosis — after which Fiona checks herself into a nursing home — to the moment when she no longer knows her husband. The movie Iris, based on the book Elegy for Iris about the life of Irish novelist Iris Murdoch, haunts me still. In neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova’s novel Still Alice (also a feature film) Alice, a scientist herself, learns of her own diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer’s and then explores the changes that her brain — as well as her life and her family— undergo. Graphic novelist Sarah Leavitt describes the same story — the one that plays out again and again in our society — from the other side as she tenderly recounts her mother’s diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s through notes and sketches in Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother, and Me. Children aren’t untouched, as the people they love begin to forget. In the picture book Grandpa’s Music: A Story About Alzheimer’s by Alison Acheson, Grandpa and Callie both find solace in the piano, where Grandpa’s fingers still remember the notes, even if he can’t remember the words to the songs. According to Oliver Sacks in his book Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, music can calm and even organize people whose memories are ravaged by dementia. Musician Glen Campbell toured with the disease; Spirit of the West frontman John Mann is still touring. Mann has been vocal about his diagnosis and prognosis, his family and his bandmates learning new ways to support him. As hard a journey as Alzheimer’s

can be, it has the power to teach us things, as Nelson author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes wrote about so beautifully in her memoir The Glass Seed: Fragile Beauty of Heart, Mind and Memory. For Pearkes, it was her mother’s diagnosis that set her on a road to self-discovery and the meaning of their mother-daughter relationship — an unintended gift. The library has a number of books with practical advice for families, caregivers, and the newly diagnosed, among them Supporting Parents with Alzheimer’s by Tanya Lee Howe, The Alzheimer’s Answer Book by Charles Atkins, and The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s: The Script You Need to Take Control of your Health by Dede Bonner. Scientist, broadcaster and author Jay Ingram’s The End of Memory: A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer’s offers a historical perspective. The Alzheimer’s Society of BC at alzheimer.ca/bc offers a wealth of resources from good advice to advances in research. Dementia is a journey none of us wish to embark upon in any capacity, and yet according to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, about 15 per cent of Canadians 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia — nearly 750,000 people — a figure that could increase to as many as 1.4 million by 2030. Maybe now is a good time to be in the know. Anne DeGrace is the adult services coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to nelsonlibrary.ca.

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Lions award community grants The Lions Club of Nelson recently presented their community grants to successful recipients. Seen here are Brad Howard and Joan Reichardt from the Seniors Coordinating Society ($3,200); Ann MacDonald from the Nelson Music Festival Association ($500); and Tasha Bassingthwaighe from the West Kootenay Women’s Association ($2,000). Also in the photo are Lions Trent Nash, Bob Abrahams, Bill Brown, Len Filbert, project chair Travis Nakken and president Robin Borrows, president. Missing from the photo is Barbarah Nicoll from the Kootenay Society for Lifelong Learning ($1,800). Community grants applications are open in early November each year for approximately four weeks. Submitted photo

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Nelson’s growing technology sector has inspired community leaders to continue their work towards obtaining Intelligent Community status for the city. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership will host a workshop on the topic, with the goal of creating several working groups that will take on projects to help Nelson’s digital economy grow. “We’re already on our way to becoming an Intelligent Community,” said Andrea Wilkey, Community Futures Central Kootenay executive director. “We have the beginning of broadband infrastructure and a knowledge workforce, which we’d like to see ex-

pand. Often, knowledge workers have the ability to do their work from anywhere. If we want them to come to Nelson we need something to make us stand out as a tech-friendly community.” One way to make Nelson stand out, according to Wilkey, is for the city to join the 134 communities around the world that have earned the designation of Intelligent Communities. To do this, Nelson needs to show it is competitive and prospering in the digital economy. Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak says you don’t need to be tech-savvy to get behind the Intelligent Communities movement. “One of the pillars for Intelligent Communities

is ‘digital equality’ — meaning that all members of the community have access to technology and know how to use it,” Kozak explained. “For folks who want to improve their digital literacy, there will be more opportunities to do so as we move towards becoming an Intelligent Community.” The six pillars that an Intelligent Community strives for are: broadband infrastructure, knowledge workforce, innovation, digital equality, sustainability and advocacy. The coming workshop will identify projects that will help Nelson advance in each of these key areas. “We’re inviting thinkers and doers to help us define our next steps and put those ideas into action,” Wilkey said.

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“We’re especially looking for people who are willing to commit some time towards moving projects forward.” The workshop will be held Feb. 23, 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce (91 Baker St.). The first hour (4 to 5 p.m.) is an optional presentation for those who need a refresher on what an Intelligent Community is. This will lead into the main workshop, which will follow a “strategic doing” methodology. Participants

Tech and knowledge workers group members are part of the growing technology sector in Nelson. Submitted photo will be divided into working groups to pool their skills, networks and other assets together and identify ways to position Nelson to be successful in the digital economy. Registration is required and space is limited. Visit intelligentnelson.com to reserve a seat.

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