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More than 65 years ago Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed from their homes on British Columbia’s coast and brought to internment camps in places like the Slocan Valley during the height of the Second World War. Today those who lived through the ordeal tell stories of struggle, sadness, and forgiveness. Here’s one such tale... GREG NESTEROFF
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Local actor/playwright Lucas Myers will be Nelson’s next cultural ambassador. Known for his hilarious one-man shows, including the Hello Baby series, Randy from Creston and, most recently, Cromoli 4 Surpeme Leader, Myers said he’s currently working on new Nelson-inspired plays that he hopes to release during his year as cultural ambassador. “This is going to force me to get my beep together and finish these projects,” Myers joked during Nelson City Council’s annual reception at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, where the cultural ambassador announcement was made on Monday night. In the coming year, Myers will also be remounting his 2010 show Deck and touring that around the province. “I show my bum in Deck,” Myers laughed. “So, that’s what I’ll be spreading around to the province, just so you know.” Cultural development officer Joy Barrett said there were many nominations for this year’s ambassador, which was selected from the category of theatre arts. “The cultural development committee had a lot of talent to choose from,” Barrett said, noting Myers stood out because he’s been producing quality work for several years, with new shows every
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year, and regularly tours his work outside of the city. “We want the cultural ambassador to be someone who will represent Nelson’s arts community outside of the city, to let people know about the thriving arts community we have here.” Along with the honourary title of cultural ambassador, Myers received a $500 cash prize and a letter from the city endorsing his work, which Barrett said he can use to strengthen his position when applying for arts grants. “Lucas is really a gem within our community,” Barrett said. “The fact he produces
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n obscure reference to an Inuit film has gotten local app developer some interesting attention. Eddy Boxerman is the man behind Osmos, an award winning iPhone and iPad app. He and his co-creators thought it would be fun to reference Atanarjuat (The Fast Runner), Canada’s first feature-length fiction film written, produced, directed, and acted by Inuit in their game. “It’s an Inuit folk tale and we thought this would be a fun nod to Canadian culture by using this name in our achievements list,� he says. The fun is snowballing as a small online company — Pinnguaq.com based in Pangnirtung, Nunavut — is translating the popular online game into Inuktitut. Pinnguaq.com’s Ryan Oliver noticed the reference and sought out Boxerman whose abstract game without characters categorizing imagination, appeals to many cultures. “He wanted to promote Inuit culture in games. There are kids with iPods up there. They’re connected to this online culture, but they don’t see their language represented,� says Boxerman. “He wanted to give them something that could tie their culture into this online world and bring that online world back home. It also gets the kids more interested in their own language and history.� Oliver is crowd sourcing the translation of Osmos by getting Inuktitut speakers involved in the project. While Boxerman is enthusiastic about the translation of his game, he doesn’t think it’s going to make-or-break his company Hemisphere Games. But that’s not the motivation anyway. His app
design business is doing just fine, a coup for this big city relocate who worried about supporting a family in a business not necessarily thriving in the Kootenay. “At this point there are a lot of professional developers and big companies that are creating games and various apps for mobile platforms and it’s a big business,� says Boxerman. Big business can take place in a small town. Boxerman founded Hemisphere Games when he moved to Nelson from Montreal with his partner, a Kootenay native, in 2009. “It (Osmos) was a hobbyist project and I hoped I could make a go of it and support a family as an independent game developer. I had my fingers crossed and hoped for the best even though no one had heard of it,� he says. The computer whiz worked on Osmos in his spare time while employed by big game companies in Montreal. Effort continued on and off with a group of friends he met while doing a Masters degree at the University of British Columbia. The crew has come and gone, with the mainstay of the
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group being his Toronto-based colleague Dave Burke. Osmos first came out on PC and had moderate success. It won an Independent Game Festival award. It was a festival that Boxerman had been tracking as a fan of work that was coming out of it. “That meant a lot to me. It was a festival I had been following for years,� he says. “It was kind of like the Sundance of games. That was really exciting and made me think maybe this could work.� From a hobbyist project to the big time world of apps, the designer was rewarded when Apple gave Osmos iPhone game of the week when it came out in 2009 and iPad game of the year for 2010. The audio visual aesthetics give Osmos a strong first impression, “I call it an ambient physics game in terms of the pacing of the game and the audio-visual style. It feels microbe but outer space at the same time. It has a bit of an ambiguous dreamy visual style and the audio is ambient with no beats,� describes Boxerman. Music plays an important role influencing the pacing and overall design of the game. Using music he enjoys, Osmos has “a very chill-
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out vibe,� he says. “The game had a certain pacing to it that required a fair bit of patience and restraint and thought. It naturally lent itself to this ambient electronica,� says the app designer. IGN awarded Osmos its best video game soundtrack of 2010. On the game-play side, Boxerman was inspired by 80s arcade games like Asteroids. “There aren’t many games out there that use this inertial physics,� he says. Osmos is a “survival-eat-‘emup� game where “sometimes it feels like you are floating in outerspace absorbing these satellites and fuel and propelling around. And sometimes it feels like you are in a Petri dish up against these other little organisms trying to fly around and become the biggest, growing this Darwinian gene pool.� Described as a game for both sides of the brain, the popular app is available on iTunes or directly through Hemisphere Games at hemispheregames.com/osmos/ The Inuktitut translation of Osmos will be released in spring 2013 along with French, German, Spanish and Italian translations.
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Surveying a life in Nelson Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter
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ay Johnson found his calling at 15. It was 1947 and Boyd Affleck was surveying the federal rifle range — now Perrier Road. The people who lived there, including Johnson’s family, were technically squatters, but were given the right to buy their land, or leave and receive compensation for their improvements. For two days, Johnson watched Affleck and his assistant, a boy not much older than himself. “This fellow says to me, ‘So you like the looks of this work? Well, you can have my job. Go ask him. He’s kind of a grumpy old guy.’” Johnson vividly recalls Affleck looking him up and down: “Luckily, I was a skookum fella. I was training for shot put and strong as all heck.” They spent the summer laying out parcels and Johnson was tasked with determining how much land each owner should have. “So there I was designing the subdivision. I was just a kid but had the confidence of my boss, who said ‘You seem to know all the people here.’ Of course I’d been living there for 12 years.”
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ABOVE: Ray Johnson has been a surveyor and civil engineer for more than 50 years. (Greg Nesteroff photo) He began working as a teenager for local surveyor Boyd Affleck, and then started his own practice in Nelson. BELOW: Johnson was an avid skier — and racer — in his youth.
His family arrived in 1934 from Shaunovan, Sask. in a covered wagon known as a Bennett buggy — acerbically named for Prime Minister R.B. Bennett. People were starving on the Prairies and Ray’s parents decided it wasn’t worth trying to survive another winter. They set out for the Okanagan but only made it to West Kootenay, where Ray’s father first found a job at a Retallack mine before moving to Nelson. He spent 35 years at Stevenson’s machine shop, while Ray’s mother cleaned locomotives for the CPR.
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ay returned to work for Boyd Affleck the next eight summers. He put in long hours and paid his own way through the
University of BC, where he studied civil engineering. He was also class president and social convener for the school’s entire grad class. “University was a lot of fun,” he says. “I never had anything to do with hanging Volkswagens off bridges, but I was in charge of stealing the bell from Royal Roads College.” Between third and fourth year, Ray married Rose Picard, whom he met while surveying mineral claims at Sheep Creek, where her mother fed the crews. After graduating, he went back to work for Affleck again, but was laid off when his employer got pneumonia. The next day he was hired as layout engineer for the new Nelson bridge. Johnson wrote a thesis about his work on the bridge to secure his professional engineer’s registration, but lent his only copy to someone and never got it back. In 1958, he earned his surveyor’s commission. Holding both consulting engineer’s and BC land surveyor’s qualifications is unusual — except in Nelson, where he’s one of several with that distinc-
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Friday, December 14, 2012 Nelson Star
Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett
The moments that matter
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This photograph by James Hamilton “Jimmy” Allen (August 17, 1878 - December 25, 1969), shows a view of Baker Street taken from Stanley Street looking east with street car tracks visible. Allen arrived in Nelson in 1899 and worked as a deckhand on the SS Moyie. He also worked on construction at the Hall Mines Smelter and as a machinist. He opened a photofinishing business in 1919, which he later developed into Allen’s Art Shoppe located at 505 Baker Street.
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he Christmas season is truly the most wonderful time of the year in Nelson. A time when the community can come together to celebrate what we have and enjoy the talents of our residents. It’s a busy time of year, but one that requires we slow down to appreciate the little things. Don’t get too wrapped up in what you need to do to make it a holiday season worth remembering. Instead take time to soak in the moments that will simply bring that special magic to your life. Earlier this week, the Nelson Community Band put on its annual December showcase called Celebrate the Season which we have featured on today’s front page and on Page 2. The First Baptist Church came alive with the wonderful talents of the folks who have a passion for music. Making the evening even more special was the smiling faces and sweet voices of the youth choir special guests that warmed the cockles of all those in attendance. From craft faires to school concerts to company parties, there will be many opportunities in the next 11 days to bolster your Christmas spirit. One of those events takes place tonight with the 13th annual Christmas on Baker celebration put on by local churches. Celebrating the true reason for the season, there will be music and memories a plenty. Don’t miss the moment. Get out there and celebrate with friends, neighbours and even strangers. It’s a gift of rural life that those in the big city can only imagine. All we’re missing now is a deep blanket of snow that will make Nelson the true storybook Christmas town. We want to hear from you.
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pon my return from the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention this September, I took the time to read the issues of the Nelson Star that had accumulated at our back door. To my shock and sorrow the Friday, September 28 issue contained the obituary of Alie Jonker, a friend and associate who I had the pleasure of working with for the past two years. Ali was the epitome of a selfless volunteer that enriched the lives of not only the people who knew her but also the community she called home. As chair of the Advisory Planning Committee, she guided the Area F Official Community Plan until its adoption by the Board in January of this year. Her untimely passing gave me pause to
reflect on the impact that volunteers have on our community. The next time you go to a youth sporting event, observe a fire engine racing to a house fire with lights flashing, watch a Christmas concert, go for a walk on the lakeside walking paths, watch your child play in the Gyro Park pool or the Lion’s water park, skate on the Lion’s Park outdoor rink, enjoy our many hiking trails and downhill biking paths, turn your tap on (rural) or take yourself or someone you love to the new emergency ward for a CT scan, THINK of what makes all these things possible: VOLUNTEERS. The last four years on the regional district board as director of Area F have opened my eyes to what makes this community
a great place to live. It is the selfless commitment by a large number of dedicated individuals that want to make a difference by providing their time, enthusiasm, expertise and sometimes their lives, to enhance the community in which they live. As an elected official we are always asked to do more with less. We therefore lean heavily on volunteers to fulfill the wishes of the electorate. Without them we could not afford the services that we have come to take for granted. What’s in it for them? They get very little thanks or recognition for what they do. Not only do they not receive remuneration but often take leave without pay or pay their own expenses when attending events or training
(to make them “better” volunteers) workshops. Even though I have done some volunteering myself, the answer to this question remains somewhat of a mystery. Perhaps it lies in the saying that the best cure for depression is crossing the street to help someone less fortunate — it works! Some people can’t find the time it takes to commit to a project. Some people lack the confidence to be part of a service club or charitable organization, but we can all make a difference, even if it’s helping an elderly neighbor shovel snow this winter. It’s all important. So to all of you who strive to serve your neighbors and/or your community, and especially to Alie, here’s a big THANK YOU on behalf of Area F.
Nelson Star Friday, December 14, 2012
Letters to the Editor
Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.
Not a black and white issue On November 21, shortly after the cease fire was declared between Gaza and Israel, MP Jason Kenney addressed a rally in Vancouver. His words deserve a critical analysis. When Kenney spoke of the Gazans, he used phrases such as “terrorist aggression,” “anti-Semitic death cult,” and “hateful.” When he spoke of the Israelis, Kenney used phrases such as “innocent civilians” who were victims of “endless violent aggression.” Kenney’s tactics — to paint one party as evil and the other party as innocent, reminds us of many leaders throughout history (many of them totalitarian) who tried to depict complex conflicts in black and white terms — essentially constructing an evil “other” while simultaneously constructing one side as needing our allegiance. Throughout history, these speeches have been a necessary component to rally support for wars that most sectors of society would otherwise have never embraced. Kenney’s dismissal of the Gazan people includes reference to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a dubious fanatic who conjures up religious references to rally the support of his Iranian citizens. By most accounts, Ahma-
dinejad’s attempts are not that successful. However, Kenney himself finishes his speech with a call to glory: “God bless Israel, and God bless Canada,” making the ultimate declaration: God is on our side, but only after warning Canadians that if we do not stand with Israel, her enemies “would seek to eliminate all of us.” There may have been a time in our history where we would have heeded these fear-based tactics, but I’m glad to say that the times are changing. Fortunately for Canadians, we have long since evolved from a fear-based society which uncritically embraces the war cries and “othering” tactics that our politicians may use. Rather than whipping us up into a blind frenzy of unconditional support, Kenney’s speech just ends up making our government look silly. Fortunately we are now much more critical of violence as a means to solve political crises. We are also more aware of the role that human rights and justice play in these conflicts. We are apt to seek out nonpartisan analyses based on the paramount importance of justice and human rights, as evidenced by organizations such as Amnesty Interna-
tional, Human Rights Watch and B’tselem (btselem.org ), an Israeli organization that painstakingly documents human rights violations by both sides in the conflict. Their non-partisan work is highly regarded worldwide and until recently relied upon financial support from the Canadian government — until a few years ago that is, when the Harper government determined that B’tselem’s reports did not conform to its tidy black and white perspective. Finally, Canadians are paying much more attention to the moderate voices in both Israel and Palestine that bring people from both sides together — to work nonviolently and collaboratively to build a peace with justice. These Israeli and Palestinian voices, whose strategic nonviolent actions provide us with hope, are becoming too loud to ignore. Our challenge as Canadians, therefore, is to ensure that our politicians represent those values which research consistently demonstrates are important to Canadians — values such as peace, justice and human rights for all people. We deserve a government that is in touch with the changing times. Randy Janzen Nelson
HUGS. Super big fatty hugs to little Paige for battling through more than any child should ever have to. You are my hero! Everybody loves you!
could watch my son play in the other arena. That is the kind of Kootenay spirit that makes hockey such a great sport.
Hugs. Thank you to the patrons that helped a flustered cashier at El Taco on November 30. It was the night that Santa Claus came to town and all the families dined in the restaurants close to Baker Street. The customers that helped me will always be remembered! Thank you!
Hugs. To the person who shovels my snow in secret - Grateful in Uphill.
Hugs. To all our many minor hockey supporters, fans, volunteers and members for the generosity during Kaslo’s annual Christmas Light Up fundraiser. It takes a community and we are proud to be a part of this one!
HUGS. A great big warm gingerbread cookie hug to Mary Garnett in Kaslo for contacting me with my “lost” pictures from the photo lab... they were given to you in error and you quickly made sure they made it all the way back to Nelson the next day! That’s better service than the photo lab! These pics are our Christmas gifts to family on the coast that we haven’t seen for a year... all the best to you, we’ll put in an extra word to Santa for you on Christmas Eve for your thoughtfulness! - love the Nelson Garnetts
SLUGS. To the person who takes all the Nelson Star papers. Leaving nothing for the rest of us. HUGS. To Dave from Trail who was kind enough to take my score clock shift on Sunday morning so I
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HUGS. To the kind man who tips his paper carrier every year. It’s a bit of a lost art and people forget with free papers. Your kindness is much appreciated.
If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.
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Request for Proposals The Nelson Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) requests proposals from qualified and experienced applicants to provide head coaching and technical services for its Rep and House League Programs for the 2013 season as either an employee or as a contractor. NYSA will consider proposals covering either program, or proposals covering both programs. The successful applicant will work with NYSA to promote and fulfill our mission and purpose and reach our objectives and program goals. Please see our website www.nys. ca, NYSA Policies, Mission Statement to see those strategic statements. NYSA has a progressive membership that strives for soccer excellence and we are looking for someone to deliver programming that supports that target. Proposals for each program will outline delivery of the following: • oversees the development and delivery of all technical aspects of the NYSA’s U6 to U18 programs following the design of BC Soccer’s Long Term Player Development guidelines • provides coaches with comprehensive and regular technical on-field support and mentoring which promotes the learning and understanding of the game as it relates to the age level being coached, while creating and supporting a coaching fraternity • provides players with comprehensive and regular technical on-field support which promotes the learning and understanding of the game appropriate to the age level of players, while encouraging individual and team play • supports NYSA on all matters pertaining to coaching and player development, and participates, as needed, with coach recruitment and retention, operations and scheduling issues and other duties as assigned (this might need some work) In addition, the proposal must include the following: • a current resume with contact information for no more than four relevant references • a description of your experience fostering player and coach development and effectively developing a culture of soccer success • a budget segregating costs for each service delivered within the program(s) • a month by month schedule of when individual services will be provided • the names and qualifications of all other coaching resources who the applicant intends to use to supplement the delivery of services Taken all together the proposal will outline a systematic, progressive, association-wide approach that will promote and foster an environment that produces a high standard of coaches and players in both competitive and recreational soccer. Deadline: If you are interested in providing a proposal, NYSA must receive it by January 5th, 2013 at nys@nys.ca or PO Box 162, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P9
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Bennett just doesn’t get it
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Twice now, I have listened patiently to [East Kootenay MLA] Bill Bennett’s defence of the Jumbo development in order to try to understand his reasoning. On both occasions, Mr. Bennett has been careful to assert that he understood the opposition, but thought it was important to go ahead because the proponent had been abused by the process due to the longevity of the deliberation. His opinion is that the poor proponent has earned the right to go ahead by virtue of the fact that all the appropriate steps have been taken. Mr. Bennett now feels we are obligated to allow the development to proceed. Much of his defence is based on the Environmental Review Process. The people who do the environmental review are paid by taxpayers and one would think that they are working for the benefit of those taxpayers, but I do not believe that is the case. The reviewers have no power to decide in the first place that the proposed project is reasonable, they are simply presented with a project and are told to consider that project to be reasonable and viable. Their only function is to do their best to mitigate the environmental damage to the point that the project will be accepted by the people. They are not there to protect the environment, they are there to sell the project to an ignorant public. When they hold public hearings,
the public is not permitted to state their opinion on the project, they can only ask questions of the proponent regarding issues that they have with the project. The proponent then does its best to mitigate the public concerns. Having done so, the project, no matter how damaging or bone-headed it is, is allowed to go ahead.
Under this process any entrepreneur’s pipe dream is considered feasible and the environment always takes a back seat to the economy. Under this process any entrepreneur’s pipe dream is considered feasible and the environment always takes a back seat to the economy. Only politicians can stop the project, so if right wing fundamentalists run the government, the environment will always be sacrificed for the almighty buck. Mr. Bennett claims that the process has been democratic, but from the very beginning it has been clear that the majority of residents of the East and West Kootenays have been opposed. Perhaps rather that feigning shame at having mistreated the proponent for the last 22 years, he should wear a little shame at having consistently ignored the majority of Kootenay taxpayers, and cramming the project
down our throats. I have hiked to the Lake of the Hanging Glacier. Forty three kilometres of rough mountain road followed by a stiff five mile hike up the mountain. It is the most beautiful mountain hike I have ever hiked. Arriving at that beautiful alpine lake with its rafts of glacier calves, flanked by beautiful unspoiled 10,000 ft peaks was a spiritual experience even to an atheist like me. Mr. Bennett waxed in his interview about how wonderful it will be to have five glaciers to ski and snowboard on and at the fabulous view of Lake of the Hanging Glacier which will be available from the gondola lift. It may indeed be a wonderful view, but it will completely destroy the experience to those of us who prefer the wilderness solitude. I don’t think Mr. Bennett understands that point of view at all. That makes me feel a little sorry for him, but not sorry enough to agree to allow him to spoil that beautiful mountain gem that we all own in order to create a legacy for himself that he can brag about to his unfortunate brain-washed right wing grandchildren. Anyone with half a brain (the left half) can see that handing five publicly owned glaciers over to a private developer to pursue a profit making venture is not good for the people of beautiful British Columbia. Rod Retzlaff Glade
Planning opponents fear mongering Re: Jim Demers’ letter “Area E planning a bad idea” (Star, November 9, 2012) Mr. Demers says “the implementation of the OCP ... will see sweeping changes in Blewett, Harrop, Procter, Balfour area...” Duh, sweeping changes? Like how? Please explain what sweeping changes may come? As the Regional District of Central Kootenay in their information has put forth so very clearly: “An OCP is a statement of how the community exists at this time and how it wants to grow in the future.” There’s been anonymous posters going up all over Blewett, with titles, “Keep
Blewett Free,” with totally silly remarks like, “our freedom will be gone” and “save Area E from RDCK’s bureau-
It’s time for some calm and informative listening and respectful dialogue. cratic vision and their future for us.” Totally overboard and blatant and ludicrous fear mongering! Seems like some Blewett residents are unable to listen and read, when the RDCK has made it abundantly clear, numerous times, that “no
zoning is proposed and that zoning can ONLY be implemented by residents’ petitioning for it to happen.” Mr. Demers also wonders why this was initiated. A survey was sent out to each household and a majority of those who responded supported the idea of an OCP. It’s time for some calm and informative listening and respectful dialogue, rather than some loud vocal group, getting so upset with a positive RDCK initiative. By the way, Blewett (and all of Area E) is the only area in the West Kootenay, that doesn’t have an Official Community Plan. John Vanden Heuvel Blewett
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freelance opportunities, especially at the CBC, were beginning to dry up and I moved on to other forms of employment that seemed more secure, but never as much fun. I have remained a loyal CBC fan, but I have also watched with dismay, as the richness of CBC programing has given way to dependence upon a few “personalities” who inhabit our airwaves, but don’t necessarily reflect the regional diversity that exists in our country. Stuart McLean has become the Canadian storyteller, but just about every community in the country has writers and storytellers who deserve to be heard, but are essentially being ignored because of the way CBC programing decisions have become so centralized and, thus, insular. I truly hope that regional CBC programing survives and that production values can, once again, allow a diversity of voices to be heard across the country. CRTC hearings are currently under way and I encourage all CBC fans to let their voices be heard. David Kendall Stewart Argenta
I refer to Dr. Parker’s response “Anti-vaccine letter harmful” (November 23) to Mr. Craig’s letter “Flu shot picture doesn’t help” (November 21). Dr. Parker’s letter contains no facts in the form of hard data and relies heavily on a “believe your doctor, he knows best” style of approach. The letter Dr. Parker refers to, that was written by eight BC Medical Health Officers, is more factual but almost completely lacking in numerical detail. It is not good enough just to say flu shots have been associated with an increase in some desirable outcome, because the size of that improvement is vital information. Even tiny improvements, e.g. one per cent or less, will be highly significant statistically if the sample size is big enough, so hard facts and figures are needed for people to be able to form a proper opinion on this important subject. I would suggest Dr. Parker write again, this time giving a detailed, point by point refutation of Mr.Craig’s information which otherwise remains unchallenged. Keith Newberry Slocan
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LV Rogers is hosting the quarter finals, open to ANYONE in the community. There is a 30 singer limit. REGISTER AT www.kootenaybestsinger.com A panel will select 16 singers to advance to the Semi-Finals in February! Tickets to watch are
$6 - Child/Student/Senior / $8 Adult / $20 - Family of Four Available at the door, The Music Store (Eddy Music) and Bent Over Leather All proceeds to the LVR 2013 Grad Class.
The Capitol Theatre presents: BALLET JORGEN CANADA Swan Lake Thursday, January 31 at 8pm LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL Night Box and Harry Saturday, February 23 at 8pm MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Thursday, March 7 at 8pm (tickets on sale December 19, 2012) PHIL HANLEY with Standup Comedy Saturday, March 9 at 8pm ALPHA YAYA DIALLO & HIS BAND BAFING Friday, April 19 at 8pm Buy tickets at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca P. 250 352-6363 Box Office closed Dec.26-Jan.7
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Community Organizations Christmas on Baker will be held in the 600 block of Baker St. on Friday, December 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot chocolate will be served to help keep spirits high and fingers warm! A live nativity scene and Christmas music will be on offer. Carol singing at 7 p.m.
Come to Taghum Hall Friday, December 14 for the Starry Night Astronomy Program. See Jupiter and its moons, as well as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through our astronomy telescopes, weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne at 354-1586, or check out Taghum Hall on facebook.
The Winter Skateboarding Series continues Friday, December 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. The event will be streamed live at livestream.com/kootenayskateboardseries. For information, contact bcskateboarding@live. com.
Remember loved ones and friends who are no longer with us by placing a dove card on the Remembrance Tree located at the Chahko Mika Mall. December 14, 15 and 16. Hospice volunteers in attendance. Donations gratefully accepted.
“Take a Local Author Home for Christmas” continues at Otter Books this weekend with two book-signing events. On Friday, December 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rosa Jordan author of Far From Botany Bay, will read from her novel The Woman She Was and her travelogue Cuba Unspun, both set in Cuba. On December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m., Anne DeGrace will sign copies of all her books, including the fresh-off-the-press paperback edition of her latest novel Flying with Amelia.
Nelson Killjoys roller derby team host their annual pie sale at the Nelson Trading Company on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buy a lus-
cious homemade pie from your favourite derby girl. There will also be raffles for restaurant gift certificates. Join the Whole School community on Saturday, December 15 at the Winlaw Community Hall for a delicious Indian Feast, decadent dessert concession, live performers, kids’ space, beautiful holiday silent auction and crafts. Admission is $3, and $10 for adult dinner or $5 for kid’s dinner. For information, or if you’re a musician interested in playing the event, call Beth 250-355-2660 On Saturday, December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m., Nelson-born author Sam McBride will launch his book The Bravest Canadian — Fritz Peters, VC with displays and presentations in the lobby of Touchstones Museum. For more information, call 250-364-1601. The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and CBC radio invite you to their annual dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Sunday, December 16 at the Nelson United Church. The night will feature another all-star line-up of Nelson celebrities: Actor and comedian Lucas Myers, news director Glenn Hicks, actress, director and writer Jane Sinclair, pastor David Boyd and novelist Anne DeGrace. The Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus will offer the sounds of Christmas to warm hearts and lighten spirits. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Non-perishable food items will be accepted. Nelson Ultimate Frisbee has moved inside for the winter. Come join us on Monday nights at Soccer Quest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a light and a dark tshirt, running shoes and water. Drop in fee is $12, to cover rental costs. All levels of experience are welcome! Stay warm and get in shape chasing after a disc! Email nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail. com for info.
The Nelson Branch of the Navy Leagues of Canada is having their AGM Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rod and Gun Club. Come and support our youth. You do not need to have a child in the Sea Cadets to be part of the organization. The next Breast Cancer Support meeting is Tuesday, December 18, noon at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. For information call Alice 250352-6223 or Nadine 250-3597777. Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett Elementary School, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250352-5739. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. The second annual Nelson’s Best Singer competition is here. The quarter finals are December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at L.V. Rogers high school. There is a 30 singer limit so don’t miss your chance to show off your talent. Sign up at kootenaysbestsinger.com. Sixteen finalists will be selected to move onto the semi-finals on February 7. Tickets are $6 for students, children and seniors, $8 for adults and $20 for a family of four. Tickets are available at Eddy Music, Bent Over Leather, at L.V. Rogers (at
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lunchtime for students) and at the door. Bring the whole family down to Breakfast with Santa at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Saturday, December 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet in the Prestige Hotel Convention Ballroom. Admission is by donation of cash or food donation so we can help stock the shelves of our local Nelson Food Cupboard. Santa and his elves will be there along with Deejay Terrantino grooving us into the Spirit of Christmas. Photos with Santa will be an extra cash donation, with all those proceeds going to the Food Cupboard as well. Door prizes to be won and a 50/50 draw and will be underway for the entire breakfast, so be sure to buy your tickets. Ascension Lutheran Church’s free dinner has moved with the congregation to Rosemont Elementary School while the church is prepared for demolition and reconstruction. All are welcome to join us for a free Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 25 at 6 p.m. The Nelson Lions club and 561 Osprey Squadron Air Cadets will be picking up Christmas trees within the City of Nelson on Saturday, January 5 for a suggested donation of $5 per tree. Simply leave your tree in front of your home by 9 a.m. Saturday. If you are not home, leave a note on the tree to let volunteers know where your donation is located (neighbour, mailbox etc). For more information contact 250-352-9771. Workshops Every Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market is offering free workshops. The topic for Saturday, December 15 is “how to make a candle-wreath centrepiece.” Supplies to make your own wreath will be available for $40. Head down to Ellison’s cafe and learn something new you can implement in your life.
Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for more information.
Craft Fairs and Bazaars Ymir Christmas Craft Fair, Sunday December 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Hall on Main Street, Ymir. Come out and enjoy a hot lunch while browsing the many booths full of hand-crafted items & baking. Bring your x-country skis and check out our rail trail along the beautiful Salmo River then stop in at The Goods (Ymir’s store/ cafe) or the historic Ymir Hotel for a hot drink.
Fundraisers This year Kootenay Coop “adopted” Kalein Hospice Centre as the recipient of their Annual Xmas Giving Tree. When you drop into the Coop to shop, choose one of the unique decorative cards on the Giving Tree and take it to the till. Each card represents a $10, $25 or $50 donation to Kalein. The card is swiped at the till and at the end of the month, Coop sends 100 per cent of those donations to Kalein. Then you can send those lovely cards as gifts to friends and family in whose name you are making the donation.
Rotary Christmas trees for sale at the Walmart Garden Centre until December 16. Money raised supports local Rotary projects in Nelson.
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A Christmas Cantata, “A Song in the Air” Come, enjoy and join in with the group of multinational singers enthusiastically presenting the story of Christmas in song with CD accompaniment and back up by LifeWay orchestra and chorus Sunday, December 16 at 7 pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church 1502 Granite Road, Nelson Concert to be followed by healthy Christmas refreshments A great Christmas experience for the whole family! Further info: Contact Pastor Doug at 250-551-6102 (c)
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Nelson play noticed in Victoria contest SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter
A Nelson playwright took third place in a dramatic monologue writing contest to mark University of Victoria’s 50th anniversary. Jeff Forst, a graduate of UVic’s English literature program and current second year writing student at Selkirk College, wrote Cop Shop Grow Op specifically for the contest. Set in a lakeside cabin near Nelson’s big orange bridge, the 10 minute monologue is about an amateur horticulturalist who’s been busted (and kissed) by a “hot cop” from the police station next door. Forst said he remembered reading a newspaper article about someone growing pot next door to a police station in Northern BC and thought it would make a great premise for a play. “I was struck by the fact someone would had the audacity to do that right beside a police department,” Forst said. “It’s a powerful symbol having the two diametrically opposed situations right beside each other.” Forst gave the piece a local setting and a wove in some romantic conflict — and the judges loved it. The contest’s final judge Michael MacLennan (an executive producer and writer for the Global television series Bomb Girls) called Forst’s monologue a “virtuosic piece of writing built on a high-stakes dramatic scenario to keep this hefty monologue aloft.” “Through humour and propulsive writing, [Forst] succeeds in touching on the character’s darker corners without sinking the piece in a maudlin languor,” he continued.
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Local theatre veteran Jeff Forst recently nabbed third place in a University of Victoria writing contest.
Forst said he rarely enters writing contests, though he did once have a poem shortlisted in the Kootenay Literary Contest. He’s been part of more than 40 drama projects as a director, actor or producer, and Forst said he’s been much more focused on writing since enrolling at Selkirk. He’s currently absorbed in writing a fantasy novel and has plans to write more plays in the future. Forst is also the founder of Nelson Youth Theatre and producer of Nelson’s Bard in the Bush Shakespeare festival. A copy of Cop Shop Grow Op is on the website of UVic’s literary journal, The Malahat Review, at malahatreview. ca/excerpts/forst.html. Forst is also planning to bring the script to life on the local stage sometime in the New Year. He’s recruited his wife, actor Lisel Forst, to play the horticulturalist, and will be working out the details of where and when to show it in the coming months.
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Murder trial for ex-New Denver cop set for May KRISTI PATTON Penticton Western News Reporter
A trial date has been confirmed for a former Kootenay Mountie accused of murdering his common-law wife. Keith Wiens of Pencticton, who is alleged to have shot and killed Lynn Kalmring in their Penticton home at the gated community of Sandbridge in August 2011, will go to trial on May 27, 2013. Acting as defence counsel for the man, Chris Evans told a Kelowna courtroom last month he intended to have the preliminary inquiry portion of Wiens’ trial
brought back. That application was denied. Wiens’ previous lawyer, Don Skogstad, had waived the preliminary hearing section of the proceedings. The trial was slated to start in Penticton on June 11, but Skogstad lobbied to have it moved to Kelowna because of the pretrial publicity in the city. He successfully argued it tainted the jury pool. Ian McKay, who is part of a firm out of Calgary called Evans Fagan McKay, is expected to be representing Wiens at trial. Wiens served in the New Denver detachment in the 1990s.
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Snow is piling up at Baldface Lodge, where staff will welcome their first guests of the season next week. The popular cat skiing location in the Selkirk Mountain range — a short helicopter ride from Nelson — already has 180 cm of snow and counting. According to owner Jeff Pensiero, the snowpack is about where it should be this time of year. “Things are looking really good up there,” he said. “We’re expecting another great season.” Besides the mounting snow, Pensiero said there’s lots for Baldface to look forward to this year. The company added a fourth snowcat to its fleet and opened up some new terrain on the mountain. As well, one of the cabins will get a makeover and a new name this winter to commemorate 10 years since snowboarding legend Craig Kelly was killed in an avalanche near Revelstoke. When it’s renamed in January, the Craig Kelly Cabin will have a newly renovated interior, with new wall art featuring the legendary athlete. The outside of the cabin will also be painted by a team of muralists, provided by Burton Snowboards, the company who sponsored Kelly.
The snow at Baldface Lodge came early and it has stayed, setting up the cat ski operation for another great season. photo courtesy of Baldface Lodge
“It’s going to be a huge, artistic project,” Pensiero said. Local metal worker Keith Berens is also remaking the cross that sits on the ridge where Kelly and five others died on January 20, 2003. Kelly was 36-years-old and had been living in Nelson for two years when he perished. Baldface will also be featured in several major magazines in coming months — including upcoming issues of GQ, National Geographic’s
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Adventure and Outside magazines. “All that stuff was written last winter, but the magazines will actually put the stories out this winter,” Pensiero explained. And the lodge will again host a snowboard series sponsored by Red Bull, an event that brings a lot of publicity to the area. Reservations for trips up to Baldface the 2012-2013 season are nearly sold out. For information see baldface.ca.
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Christmas at Cicada Nelson’s Cicada Place held a special Christmas dinner on Wednesday night for the 12 youth who live at the Lake Street building. Youth support worker Christine Vanlerberg (right) and coordinator of youth services and housing Joyce Dahms-Whiffen (left) prepared the meal in the afternoon for the evening celebration. Operated by the Nelson Community Services Program, Cicada Place provides supported housing units for youth between the ages of 16 and 22. It is considered transitional housing in order to support youth to prepare for full independence. Bob Hall photo
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The Christmas bills will come early this year for many West Kootenay residents as FortisBC has received approval to slap a total 6.6 per cent increase on residential power customers as of January 1. The power company gained the nod from the BC Utilities Commission for a 4.2 per cent increase in a revenue requirements decision, along with a 2.3 per cent increase from rate rebalancing. For the average residential customer
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New Grand Steps Up for Children’s Hospice The NHL labour dispute runs so much deeper than simply fans missing hockey action. Because of the lack of NHL action, charities like the Canucks Children’s Hospice is suffering considerably. To do their part, Nelson’s New Grand Hotel has partnered with ABLE BC to raise money for the cause. The New Grand is doing a 50/50 draw once a week to raise money. It’s $5 per ticket and you can purchase as many as you want at any time they are open. You do not need to purchase anything, just come in and buy a ticket to help support this cause. They do the draw every Wednesday night for the winner. Earlier this week, (L-R) New Grand food and beverage manager Rob Little, bartender Matt Bonsal and server Stephanie Schrempp posed for a photo to promote the 50/50 draw. Bob Hall photo
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A Nelson software development company has received a $25,000 provincial grant to install 22 solar panels on its office roof.
“We have competitions to see who can use the least power.” Bradley Roulston The Seed Studio
The Seed Studio, located upstairs in the Reo’s Videos building, expects to achieve net-zero energy consumption on an annual basis — or even become a net provider of energy — as result of the project. The solar panels are tied into the energy grid, allowing the company to sell its excess energy into the grid and pull out energy when the panels aren’t producing enough. In addition to the panels on the roof, the company bought power bars for each employee work station that show exactly how much power is being used at any given time, so they can see the effect of dimming their computer monitor or turning off a desk lamp.
“We have competitions to see who can use the least power,” said The Seed’s Bradley Roulston, walking through the company’s open concept office space where skylights brighten the room for a half dozen employees working at computers. There’s not a single overhead light turned on. People with large flat screen computer monitors have opted to turn them off and work off the smaller screen on their laptop instead. “There’s a lot of little power saving tricks we’ve picked up on, like that it takes less energy to charge your laptop and run it off the battery, rather than leaving it plugged in all the time,” Roulston said. Before switching to solar power, The Seed’s hydro bills were about $100 per month and would have continued to rise with annual rate increases. As the energy costs grow, Roulston said, so does the benefit of switching to solar power. “The need to switch to alternative energy is something we would have faced sooner or later, and we figured we might as well do it now, while there are grants available to pay for it,” he said. The total cost of The Seed’s solar project was $34,000, and the company paid the
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balance that wasn’t covered by the grant. It was one of 12 small businesses to qualify for provincial funding through LiveSmart BC in October. Also on the list was Kootenay Tonewood in Fruitvale.
It received nearly $7,000 to install a biomass boiler system that will allow the facility to use the waste wood produced on site to heat the building and to dry the wood produced in the facility for musical instruments.
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It’s the season where alcohol is causing local police all kinds of problems. The Nelson Police Department is reminding people to drink responsibly after several unusual incidents. ••• On December 2 at 9:39 p.m., NPD attended a very dark portion of Granite Road where a semi-nude male was banging on doors at the area trailer park. They’d been called in to assist the Nelson RCMP. As the officers attempted to locate the suspect they heard smashing glass and shouting. They quickly located the shirtless man stumbling away with a nasty gash on his arm from breaking out a window. The occupant of the home threw a chair through the broken window to try and defend himself, his partner and their toddler from the marauding man. The grossly intoxicated male was taken into custody without a struggle. But shortly after a Salmo RCMP officer secured the suspect in the vehicle, he began kicking the door causing damage. He was subdued with pepper spray. The shirtless man received medical attention for his cut arm at the hospital. The resident also received medical attention at the hospital. The drunken suspect was kept in custody until he was deemed safe to be in public. RCMP is still investigating. ••• On December 1, officers responded to a call from three young adults claiming to have money stolen from them. The trio claimed to have given the money to a male to buy them alcohol. The male departed and didn’t return. The officers were skeptical of this complaint as all three were of age but they insisted they’d forgotten their identification at home. They’d asked the man for help because he “looked trustworthy.” Using their contacts within the community, police were able to locate the man in question who was quite indignant that the three adults had told police he was to buy them liquor. Instead, he was contracted to purchase marijuana on their behalf. Because he was broke, the man was eager to make some money on the deal, said Police in a press release. The man already owed his supplier and the money was seized, never to be retrieved. Police warned the young adults not to give false information in an investigation. ••• On the evening of December 3, the NPD received a report of a male perched on the edge of a three story building yelling into the night. The caller was concerned for the safety of the male. Police found the male wearing headphones and consuming a bottle of his favourite brewed beverage. Police spoke to the man asking him to come down from the rooftop. He eagerly complied. After a brief conversation, the male explained he was contemplating some “heavy” experiences in his life while enjoying the view. He was neither suicidal nor intoxicated.
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Continued from Page 1 metered businesses pay is disproportionately low. They proposed raising the rate by 20 cents, on top of the systemwide six per cent increase. Only the four commercial properties on water meters would be affected by that change. The water and sewer rates charged for non-metered businesses is based on the number of fixtures (sinks, toilets, washing machines, etc.) in the building. Staff also reviewed that method of calculating the rate and concluded it was more fair than other options, such as charging based on the size of the building or the number of employees who work there. However, chief financial officer Colin McClure said having more businesses on water meters would help the city evaluate the fairness of that system. Some businesses have requested they be moved onto water meters, McClure said, but he suggested that could change once metered rates are increased. “They may have thought they could get a better deal on a meter, but really their rate shouldn’t change much,” he said.
Councillor Donna Macdonald is in support of water meters.
The City expects to move more commercial buildings to water metering in the coming years, depending on the availability of government funding to help out with the cost. Implementing a universal water meter system in the city would cost $2.3 million, while installing meters for the industrial, commercial and institutional buildings would cost $625,025. Councillor Donna Macdonald said she’d like to see universal water metering in the city. “It’s a more equitable system, but we have to make it work from the City’s point of view,” she said. Water meters allow custom-
ers to see exactly how much water they use and pay a rate based on that usage. But McClure said that won’t necessarily result in lower utility bills because most of the utilities budget goes to fixed costs that need to be paid regardless of how much water is used. “There aren’t a lot of variable costs associated with getting water to homes,” McClure said. “If people use less water, maybe we’d need less chlorination products and filters, but the cost to have somebody in charge of taking care of the [water treatment] facility will be the same whether there’s one million cubic metres going through it, or 1.2 million.” McClure said two-thirds of the utility budget is spent on capital expenses, like watermain replacements. Ultimately, if people start using less water because of water meters, the per cubic metre rate would have to be increased to avoid revenue loss. “There’s many good reasons to conserve water, of course, but the caution here is that conservation under water metering isn’t necessarily going to mean lower water bills,” McClure said.
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KIJHL Stats League Standings
Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 31 23 6 1 1 48 Castlegar 30 19 6 4 1 43 Beaver Valley 30 17 11 1 1 36 Spokane 30 11 17 1 1 24 Grand Forks 32 5 25 0 2 12 Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 27 17 7 1 2 37 Golden 29 17 10 0 2 36 Kimberley 32 18 14 0 0 36 Creston Valley 29 10 15 0 4 24 Columbia Val. 32 10 20 0 2 22 Okanagan Division TEAM GP Princeton 30 Osoyoos 32 Kelowna 29 Summerland 30 Penticton 30
Leafs back to winning ways Nelson Star Editor
If the Nelson Junior Leafs are going to replace the offensive firepower of the departed Colton McCarthy, the team is going to have to spread the goal scoring around. If that’s the case, the team got off to a great start on Wednesday night in Spokane. The Leafs received goals from five different players and battled from behind twice to earn a 5-3 road victory south of the border. The Braves opened the
the insurance with just over a minute left to seal the victory. The win is a boost to the Leafs who lost leading goal scorer McCarthy to the Western Hockey League. The 16-year-old was called up to the Moose Jaw Warriors for the remainder of the season. McCarthy was in the Warriors’ line-up on Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to Saskatoon. The Leafs next game is tonight at the Nelson and District Community Complex against the Creston Valley Thunder. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
Nelson Leafs Leaders
PLAYER Position Colton Schell Forward Linden Horswill Forward Carson Willans Forward Jacob Boyczuk Forward Matthew Naka Forward Seth Schmidt Defence
LEAFS HOCKEY
HOME FRi. DEC. 14th 7:00 PM vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats
HOME WED. DEC. 19th 7:00 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
OTL P 1 39 0 36 0 35 1 31 2 16
FRIDAY, December 14 Creston Valley at Nelson, NDCC, 7 p.m. Summerland at Fernie Kimberley at Columbia Valley Sicamous at Chase Spokane at Revelstoke Osoyoos at Kelowna Princeton at Penticton Golden at Grand Forks Castlegar at Beaver Valley Kamloops at North Okanagan SATURDAY, December 15 Summerland at Kimberley Columbia Valley at Creston Valley North Okanagan at Revelstoke Spokane at Sicamous Princeton at Kelowna Chase at Kamloops Golden at Castlegar Beaver Valley at Grand Forks SUNDAY, December 16 Golden at Beaver Valley Summerland at Creston Valley Kelowna at Penticton Revelstoke at North Okanagan Sicamous at Kamloops
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score with less than five minutes left in the period and then Linden Horswill gave the Leafs the lead with just over a minute to play before the second intermission. With captain Colton Schell in the penalty box to start the third period, it was actually the Leafs who managed to tally when speedster Carson Willans notched a shorthanded goal. With seven minutes left in the game, the Braves made it interesting with a Brycen Fisher goal to make it 4-3. Matt Macdonald added
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The L.V. Rogers basketball teams are in the early stages of their season with all four teams hitting the hardwood pre-Christmas. On Tuesday afternoon at the local high school, the junior (action above) and senior girls took on Stanley Humphries from Castlegar. The juniors lost 30-20 and the seniors dumped their visitors 47-17. More photos of the junior girls game at nelsonstar.com. Bob Hall photo
scoring seven minutes into the game when Alex Peltram scored the period’s only goal on Nelson starter Cody Boeckman. Less than five minutes into the middle stanza, Aaron Dunlap tied the score. Then five minutes after that Sean Collins gave the home side the 2-1 lead. As the Leafs most often do, the speedy team poured on the offense from that point on, firing plenty of pucks on Spokane goaltender Matt Zenzola. Jacob Boyczuk tied the
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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Sicamous 28 18 5 2 3 41 N. Okanagan 29 18 8 1 2 39 Revelstoke 29 14 11 3 1 32 Kamloops 33 12 15 2 4 30 Chase 32 7 21 3 1 18
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Nelson Food Cupboard Hosts the
7th Annual Reading of Dickens’ Christmas Carol
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Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future will once again transform audiences and evoke the spirit of Christmas on Sunday December 16th at this year’s Like the Dickens event. The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and CBC radio invite you to their annual dramatic reading of Charles’ Dickens A Christmas Carol featuring another all-star lineup of Nelson celebrities: actor
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and comedian Lucas Myers; news director Glenn Hicks; actress, director and writer Jane Sinclair; pastor David Boyd; and novelist Anne DeGrace. Mayor John Dooley, the evening’s host, will provide lively commentary and Irish charm, and the Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus will offer the sounds of Christmas to warm hearts and lighten spirits. Enjoy this dramatic Dickens
classic at 7:30 Sunday December 16th at the Nelson United Church. Doors will open at 7:00 and admission is by donation (donations over $20.00 will receive a tax receipt). The Food Cupboard will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at that time. After the event, guests will be invited to meet the readers at a reception hosted by the Nelson United Church’s Women’s Group.
The Nelson Food Cupboard Society strives to make a difference by offering barrier-free healthy food to over 1,000 community members each month.
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For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service.
Indoor skateboarding action will heat up tonight at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Sam Dobrin photo Nelson Star Staff
The Winter Skateboard Series mission is to encourage groms, youth and old-schoolers of the West Kootenays to come out to the indoor skate parks in Salmo, Castlegar and Nelson to celebrate skateboarding. This second event in Nelson is at the Nelson and District Youth Center on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. The series is open to beginners, intermediate and advanced skaters. “This location has been a cornerstone for the Kootenay skateboard scene for nearly two decades,” says organizer Ty Smith. Notable skaters who have been bred in the Nelson skate culture include Josh Evin, Keegan Sauder, Eugene Voykin, Quinn Starr and Drew Summersides.
A unique aspect of the WSS is that it is being streamed live at livestream.com/kootenayskateboardseries. “This has never been attempted before and now gives the worldwide audience a sneak peak at life in the beautiful Koots,” says Smith. Several organizations support grassroots skateboarding in the Kootenays including sk8shoes4kids.org, Freedom Quest Youth Services, BLK RSN, Central City Shoes, MountainFm.net, RGB, Filtrate Eyewear, Tribute and Concrete Skateboarding. Smith says goodies from their supporters will be shared with all participants. Websites to follow them are: kootenayskateboardseries.org/ and livestream.com/kootenayskateboardseries or contact: bcskateboarding@live.com.
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Volunteer positions have opened up on the Nelson & District Youth Advisory Committee (NDYAC) and the Board of Variance. If you are interested in the community and the direction the City of Nelson takes for the future, we are looking for volunteers. For full information on the NDYAC and Board of Variance visit the City’s website at www.nelson.ca. Apply either online or download the application form and submit it with your resume by 4:30 p.m. on Friday December 21, 2012, to
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This Advisory Committee supports the Nelson and District Youth Centre (NDYC) staff and youth through transitional times. The NDYC supports youth leadership through its services and programming which includes a drop in youth centre, indoor skate park and a Youth Employment Resource Centre.
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The Board of Variance is an independent body that hears appeals for relaxation of zoning regulations, extension of non-conforming uses, relaxation of servicing requirements, reconstruction of non-conforming uses and relaxation of tree protection requirements. The Board primarily deals with requests for minor variances to the City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw regarding siting, size and dimensions of buildings where compliance would cause an undue hardship.
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Lost & Found LOST: Watches outside or inside the mall Caravelle Bolova silver w/swarovski crystals 250 551-7900 We’re delighted to announce Oliver Nelson Schlitt’s birth on May 14, 2012 in Walla Walla, Washington. His happy parents are Duane Schlitt and Sarah Rathbun and grandparents are Phil and Faye Schlitt and John and Susannah Rathbun.
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Coming Events Menorah extravaganza, latke Iallapalooza. What could it be? It’s the Kootenay Jewish Association community Hanukah party. Saturday, DecePmber 15th, 5 pm at Bigby Place 509 Front St. Nelson
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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca Coins for Christmas Got Pennies? Help me to turn rolls of coins into real food. For the 3rd year in a row, all the coins collected will be used to help provide a variety of nutritious food in the Christmas Hampers given out by the Nelson Food Cupboard. I will pick up your coins... you don’t even have to roll them. Call Chantelle at 505-0103. Or... you can drop your coins at the Nelson Food Cupboard during their open hours. They are located in the lower hall of the United Church at 602 Silica St. They are open on Mon & Wed from 9-1
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks casual employees to work in the West Kootenay. Casual employees provide service for persons with development disabilities and/or spectrum disorder in residential settings and in the community. For more information please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply please either email your resume to hr-kscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 Heavy Duty Mechanic Wanted Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. Applicants should hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport and a Motor Vehicle Inspectors Licence. Resume can be faxed to 250 352-2172
Customized Employment Coordinator The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks a permanent full-time Customized Employment Coordinator to work in the West Kootenay. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Customized Employment Coordinator provides customized employment services for persons with development disabilities and/or other spectrum disorders with an 80% target placement rate. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply please either email your resume to bgooliefkscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 This posting closes on December 10, 2012
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HOME SHARE PROVIDER The Kootenay Society for Community Living supports individuals with developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders. We currently have opening for Home Share Providers to share their home and provide support to individuals in the West Kootenay.Your qualifications include experience working with individuals with development disabilities and the desire to provide a safe and welcoming home that offers individuals the opportunity for inclusion. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply, please forward your resume either by email to bgoolieffkscl@telus.net or by fax 250-365-5679
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Born: Oct. 29th, 1926 Passed: Dec. 10th, 2012 Feddersen, Beatrice Louise passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2012 at the age of 86. Bea was predeceased by her husband Bill and her sons Larry and Doug. Bea was born to Charles and Pearl Flood in Owen Sound, ON on October 29th, 1926. She would argue the fact that her birth certiÀcate was wrong and she was a year younger, but was quite happy to be a year older when she received her Old Age Pension. Bea met Bill before he was deployed overseas for WWII and as he was stationed there, he kept in touch with Bea. When he came back home to Saskatchewan, he sent for her, and on August 5th, 1946 they were married. Years later they ventured back to Ontario and raised their family in Kitchener, ON. Bea and Bill had 5 children, Larry, Doug, Eric, David, and Rhonda. In 1975, Bea and Bill moved to Slocan, BC. It was there that Bea will be most remembered for the owner/ operator of Busy Bea’s Laundromat. Bea is survived by her children Eric (Kim), David (Dulcie), Rhonda (Randy) and sister Audrey. She also left behind 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2013. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made on Bea’s behalf to the Canadian Diabetes Association Nelson and District Branch 1589 Sutherland Ave Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7 Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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Customer Service Representative (CSR) – 1 position Description:
Reporting to the Customer Service Group Team Leader, the CSR is the Company’s primary customer contact responsible for providing order maintenance and status updates to PI’s customers in addition to responding to customer inquiries regarding price, availability and quality subjects . This position provides key interface activity between the Company’s customers and the various internal PI departments in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
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St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 am
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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
scriptures of Advent tell us it is not so; that the true light is not to be found in material goods or ephemeral honours but in the one who can lead us home from exile. The second Sunday in Advent the prophet Baruch painted a picture of the return of those exiled in Babylon, a return through desert areas but a return that God makes possible, carrying them home in glory. The rugged figure of John the Baptist repeats the cry of Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight!” and the melodies of Handel’s Messiah fills our minds as we hear “Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low.” God calls us to the journey but also makes the way possible! coming Nelson Christian Science Society This A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, Sunday Service in Balfour the Prophet 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. Zephaniah’s voice For information 250-229-5237 reminds us, “Do not fear nor let your hands grow weak, the Lord, your God A Friendly Bible is in your midst.” Centre Church rejoicing over us. Paul writes to the Philippians, and to Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am us, “Rejoice in the Lord always for the Lord is near”. John 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 the Baptist exhorts Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber us to Justice, to share Refreshments are served after the service with those in need, to (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) conversion of heart, to life in expectation of the good news of the arrival of the promised Messiah and the gift of starts at 11am Baptism in His Holy Jerry Levinson Spirit. “How is it going in your life - this last As we hear these Sunday before Dec. 21st?” potent words are we in touch with our Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 own need for light, 905 Gordon Rd for freedom, for (IHA Bldg., back door) conversion of heart, for a return home? The journey stretches out before us through the deserts of our www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com own making. God great things Sunday @ 10:30AM desires for us as God calls us Central School Gym this day to come to Corner of Ward and Mill, Nelson Bethlehem, to come • Developing Relationships and see the great gift • Music that will move you God is sending, our • Helping people - Help people Emmanuel. In the light of that Jim Reimer 1 - 8 8 8 - 7 6 1 - 3 3 0 1 invitation, do we still cling to what we think we need? Do we fear to surrender, to let our longing for First Baptist the True Light lead Church us from darkness 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 to “Love” born in a Sunday Worship at 10:00 am manger, the food for Pastor Scott Simpson fbcnelson.ca us all. Let us listen to the prophetic Christmas Eve 7:00 pm voice, let us turn and come. Only then Christmas Day 10:00 am will the presence of the Love revealed in this helpless infant lead us to love Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am our God and love Nelson one another. Only United MINISTER David Boyd Church then will we know “Advent 3 ” “the peace of God White Gift Sunday/Youth-led service which surpasses Pot-Luck Farewell Luncheon to follow service Friday, Dec. 14 “Christmas Remembered” concert all understanding.” 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary (Phil. 4;7) Sunday, December 16, “A Christmas Carol”
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Locals highlight Robocall at rally A dozen concerned citizens gathered in front of City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to call awareness to the Robocall scandal that is currently playing out in Ottawa.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE DAY IS TUESDAY, YOUR GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 27TH. IF YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, YOUR GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 28TH. PLEASE HAVE YOUR GARBAGE OUT BY 7:00 AM THE CITY OF NELSON’S OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT WISHES ALL THE RESIDENTS OF NELSON A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY.
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THINK LOCAL FIRST LIVE. SHOP. PLAY NELSON AND AREA What three businesses would you miss if they disappeared from Nelson? Has it been a while since you shopped there? Stop in….say hello…and pick something up. Make an ongoing commitment to spend at least $60 in your favorite stores. It’s pretty simple…. It’s your purchases that keep those businesses around When you think local first it allows your money to go full circle, right here at home… 360 degrees right back into our community. Spend it out of market on line or over the line…..and NOTHING comes home. Think local first. If we all made a commitment to spend more money locally….image the impact it could have on our economy…more jobs…more payroll…more local businesses… which really means a stronger tax base…that helps pay for public services for your family. Pick 3 ….Spend $60…your money goes full circle back into our community. With all the great shops and restaurants in Nelson and area… why stop at 3????
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KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
About a dozen concerned citizens gathered outside city hall at noon today to bring attention to the Robocall scandal. Calling for a “new election now,” the small group is concerned about damage done to democracy. The Robocall case is being heard in Federal Court this week with the outcomes of the last federal election in six closely contested ridings being challenged. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians says fraudulent calls or similar election schemes are of great concern and people in this region should pay attention. “It could happen in Nelson too,” says Pegasis McGauley, local spokesperson. “This is against the very essence of democracy and that affects us all.”
Ktunaxa vow to continue Jumbo fight ANNALEE GRANT Cranbrook Townsman Reporter
Hundreds of Jumbo Glacier Resort opponents led by the Ktunaxa Nation paraded down the streets of Cranbrook earlier this month, vowing to keep the controversial project from happening. It was an atmosphere filled with singing, laughter and celebration of a community coming together for a common cause — saving the area the Ktunaxa calls Qat’muk from development. Estimates put the crowd at between 300 and 400 people. The rally was the second of two events related to Jumbo happening in the province on the day. In Vancouver, a group of Ktunaxa Nation members including chair Kathryn Teneese and elders filed an application for judicial review. For Ktunaxa, Qat’muk is where the Grizzly Bear Spirit was born, goes to heal itself, and returns to the spirit world. Ktunaxa rely on the continuation of traditional spiritual and religious practices, and the Grizzly Bear Spirit is a unique and indispensable source of collective as well as individual guidance, strength, and protection. The crowd then sang along to an altered rendition of Tom Petty’s classic “I won’t back down.” Newly elected chief of the St. Mary’s Band Jim Whitehead addressed the size of the crowd, and said the fight to keep Jumbo wild was just beginning.
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A Nelson Tradition A Nelson tradition returns to Baker Street on Friday. Christmas on Baker is a fun event for all ages. A live nativity scene and Christmas music will be on offer as a gift to the community from the churches of Nelson. Children will have the opportunity to meet the farm animals in the manger scene. Performances will be given by the Nelson Christian School and St. Joseph’s School choirs, the Catholic Church Youth Band and Kelle Wardle (Selkirk Music program grad) and friends. There will also be a community Christmas carol sing-a-long. Hot chocolate will be served to help keep spirits high and fingers warm. The festivities will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the 600 block of Baker Street.
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SAVE A LIFE! Adopt a Rescue Pet! Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP) has many affectionate, healthy cats and kittens who would really like to find their forever homes before the holidays. All KAAP felines are vet checked, vaccinated, tattooed, and spayed/ neutered, and this is covered by their adoption fee. All pets are listed on www.kaap.ca, or call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for more information or to arrange a visit in their foster homes.
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MOVE RIGHT IN Spotless 2-bedroom home at the popular Sunnyside Park just across the bridge. Open floor plan with the kitchen, eating area and living room with bay windows. Skylight in the kitchen. Sundeck. Paved parking. A great location in a well maintained park.
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Four female Shepherd-Collie mix pups. They are 12 weeks old and have been vaccinated. They will be spayed by KAAP when they are a little older, but can be met and adopted now. Call 250-551-1053 to set up a visit in their foster homes.
Call Wayne 602 JOSEPHINE Well maintained multi-tenanted commercial building located in the downtown core of Nelson, BC. Zoned C-1 and sitting on a 42 x 120 foot corner lot, this building offers over 5,000 square feet of retail space on 2 levels.
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Nelson Welcome Wagon representatives Emily Tucker (left) and Frances Welwood (right) present Reo’s Video owner Paul Osak with a ten-year sponsorship plaque. The thank you is for the video store’s continued support and generosity in welcoming Nelson’s newcomers.
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Now's your chance to find out. For the second year in a row, Nelson is a host city for the Kootenay-wide competition. Judges will get their first look at this year's entrants Thursday at L.V. Rogers secondary school — and there's still time to sign up for a spot to sing. Unlike last year, when auditions were sung for the judges alone, this year the qualifying round is in front of a live audience in the LVR auditorium. About 30 people will sing one song each, and 16 will be selected to move onto the semi-finals on February 7, with a chance to move on to the Kootenay-wide competition against the best singers from seven cities. Kootenays' Best Singer Contest producer Vern Gorham said the competition is open to singers of all ages and styles. The only requirement is that they don't have an existing recording contact. "My oldest singer so far has been a 92-year-old from Cranbrook," he said. "The youngest was eight-years-old." Contestants can sing to pre-recorded music or live accompaniment. A piano is provided on stage, and other instruments can be carried on with the artists.
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"You could have five people accompanying you, if you want," Gorham said. "Even if you want to go up as a duet or a trio, that's fine too, as long as there's one person deemed the lead singer, who's the one competing." The contest attracts many amateur singers who have never been in front of an audience before. "This is their chance to have their moment on stage, in an auditorium with beautiful acoustics, with all the focus on them," Gorham said. Last year, 16-year-old Tessa Van Der Holt was declared the city's best singer. She went on to finish sixth in regional competition. While he knows the element of competition is a big part of what brings people out ("If I'd called it a singing exhibition, we'd have a half empty
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auditorium," he said), Gorham always encourages singers not to worry how they place. "I want them to enjoy the moment, whether or not they win," he said. "Usually everyone's just there to have fun, and the singers cheer each other on. The competition is secondary." The first round of Nelson's Best Singer goes Thursday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. at L.V. Rogers auditorium. Tickets are $6 for students, children and seniors, $8 for adults and $20 for a family of four, available at The Music Store, Bent Over Leather and the door. To sign up to sing, go to kootenaysbestsinger.com or call Vern Gorham at 250-428-0305. The results of this first round of competition will be published in Vurb on January 4.
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At a time when headline "DJs" shamelessly play pre-programmed or pre-recorded sets and the masses mindlessly embrace the charade, Dieselboy stands out as a rare veteran of the art and craft of live DJing. His focus on creating complex and unique mixes every performance have created legions of fans around the world. Very few artists mix live on three decks with more precision, intensity or finesse. For over two decades one of the world's great ambassadors of drum 'n' bass, Dieselboy, also known as Damian Higgins, is America's most iconic underground bass music curator and pioneer. He has appeared on magazine covers, been heard on MTV, ESPN and numerous video games, and sponsored by DC Shoes and Pioneer Pro DJ. Dieselboy is making his big return to Nelson after smashing a sold out Spiritbar in January of 2010 and headlining the Village stage of Shambhala Music Festival numerous times. Alongside Dieselboy will be some of Nelsons finest selectors Lady AK & Buck Lee to make this night a full-fledged taste of all styles of jungle and drum and bass music. This night will also feature fully custom visuals by Invisible, holiday decor, and live graffiti art by the Catch Wreck Crew. Advance tickets available at Hume Hotel now. The show goes Friday, December 14. Doors at 10 p.m.
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algary artist Lylian Klimek opens the doors to her new mixed media installation at Oxygen Art Centre Thursday night. The exhibit Rescue – My Landscape combines natural and manufactured materials to create re-imagined landscapes. While this is Klumek’s first time showing her work in Nelson, she has been a practicing artist with an active exhibition schedule for 30 years. She taught sculpture and 3D art at University of Alberta and Alberta College of Art and Design, and is currently on the programming committee for an artist run centre in Calgary and on the City of Calgary public arts program jury. Vurb reached the Klimek by email to talk about her local exhibit. Here’s what she said... On what inspired Rescue: Rescue began on a hike when I ran into devastated place in a vast wilderness area in the foothills west of Calgary. It was inspired by my engagement with this place. It is about two kilometers long and was devastated by nature and by people — violent windstorms, fire and logging 40 years ago. Regeneration of the trees has been very slow because of erosion and the alpine location. Rescue is an imagined or re-animated landscape which resides somewhere between the natural and the artificial, the real and the imagined.
Rosa Jordan On the materials she used: My engagement with the place described above included returning a number of times to take photographs, examine the terrain and discover a lot of stuff — some of which I collected to create this installation. I collected five tree roots which had been pulled out of the ground by violent wind and maybe logging equipment and left there. I also took mud and gravel from the site. The mud was used to cast several plate-sized circular forms and as a surface for about 40 disk-like forms that are included in the installation. A large banner with a digital image of a small perfect pine tree at the edge of the damaged site is also part of the work. I brought together natural forms and materials from the site in combination with man-made forms and materials including lumber for the disks, a
large piece of plastic mesh, hardboard panel painted with the greens, oranges and yellows of leaves, and house paint. On what she hopes viewers will take away: Since the installation is open ended, I expect that viewers will bring their own experiences, assumptions and interpretations to bear when viewing the work. The work began with environmental issues but is not intended to be a social critique. The aesthetics and formal organization of elements in the work have emotional impact on viewers and are central considerations. Rescue runs until February 9 at Oxygen Art Centre, open Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. The opening reception is December 20 from 7 to 10 p.m., with an artist talk at 8 p.m.
Rossland author Rosa Jordan grew up in the Florida Everglades, earned degrees from universities in California and Mexico, and immigrated to Canada in 1980. She now lives, writes, skis and cycles on Red Mountain. Besides two novels, four books for young adults, and one movie, she has written four non-fiction travel books about Latin America and Cuba, including the just published Cuba Unspun. In this fascinating travelogue, Jordan introduces readers to Cubans in all walks of life, people who she has met during travels around the island by bike, bus, plane, train, truck and car. It is a trip through time as well as space, recording changes in Cuba over the past 15 years and offering analyses of Cuban history and its present leadership that holds many surprises. Jordan’s recently released novel, The Woman She Was, is also set in Cuba. It explores the lives, aspirations and challenges of contemporary Cubans, set against the legacy of their history, culture and geography. Tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Jordan will be speaking about her experiences in Cuba and signing copies of her three most recent titles at Otter Books, as part of the “Take a Local Author Home for Christmas” series.
New Works by Corkery, Elzinga & Thompson
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The artists also shared processes and techniques used in working with cera colla. The medium can be built up in layers of colour then thinly carved, scraped and scratched away again to reveal “hidden” colours and bring forth imagery. Cera colla, both delicate and resilient, is best described by Corkery as “a printmakers painting”. It comes to life here in the skillful hands of these three artists. You are invited to attend the opening reception on December 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. This event is part of “blue night.”
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here well on its own. The medium is usually applied to a rigid surface such as wood, metal or stone. Though Corkery, Elzinga and Thompson worked side by side several times as their pieces evolved, each artist explored this ancient medium in a different way and brought their own unique language of mark making, choice of colour and use of symbols to the pieces. No common theme was laid forth but the subject matter of many of the pieces was influenced by their excitement over sharing several well-preserved freezer birds.
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ing with bee’s wax. This technique of using wax as a medium, dates back to ancient times and is first seen in Prehistoric art. It is evident later in the Egyptian art of the early Christian era on some mummy portraits and then can be seen in some art of the Italian Renaissance. To prepare cera colla medium for painting, bee’s wax is melted and mixed with ammonia and water to make an emulsion to which colour pigments can be added. Protein, in the form of melted cheese, is blended into the mix to bind the wax to the support since wax doesn’t ad-
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Bridget Corkery, Boukje Elzinga and Deb Thompson first worked together in the mixed media department at Kootenay School of Art and became founding members of what is now the Oxygen Art Centre. This show consists of their new works in wax and cera colla techniques. Added to the show are three oil paintings of swans done by Elzinga in celebration of the up coming Swan Lake, a Ballet Jorgen Canada production, at the Capitol Theatre on January 31. Cera colla, meaning wax fluid, is a method of paint-
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Contrary to popular belief, fantastic Christmas music does exist. If a band comes out with a new Christmas song, it’s often celebrated because sometimes the old classics get a bit tired and sometimes they need a little spark by modern bands. In honour of those bands, this playlist is dubbed “Christmas songs that don’t suck.” Please note that “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” isn’t on this playlist. Because that is by far my most hated Christmas song. People who think the song is funny, have some serious problems and should probably get a shrink. What I’m trying to say is this: the song has the potential of ruining Christmas. Eels – “Christmas is Going to the Dogs” This one’s got “adorable” written all over it. It’s told through the eyes of some dogs who just want some of that sweet turkey for Christmas. Matchbook Romance – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” If you think Christmas music is lame, and doesn’t have an edge to it, check this one out. It melds “Carol of The Bells” and the Bing Crosby favourite to create a fantastic punk Christmas song. Stars – “Fairytale of New York” If you can’t really handle Shane MacGowans drunken slur of the original, this will be right up your alley. Stars clean up the sound of the song, while keeping all the dirty words in. Merry Christmas, everyone! Death Cab For Cutie – “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” Over the last forty plus years, this Darlene Love song has been covered numerous times. U2, Jon Bon Jovi, even Maria Carey have all tried their hand at it, but Death Cab For Cutie captures what truly makes this song great, the Christmas emotion. Dragonette – “Merry Xmas (says your text message)” Sometimes Christmas songs can be about breakups. Sometimes they can be bitter. This one is all of the above but it’s still fun as hell. Plus, you’ll chuckle a bit at the cleverly timed sound of a sleigh bell to mask an F-bomb. Hey Rosetta! – “Carry Me Home” This is exactly what Canada needs, a fantastic radio friendly Christmas song! There’s only so much Bryan Adams Christmas music that radio stations can play without drilling your head against the wall. Hey Rosetta! - a band from the Maritimes knows what’s up around Christmas time. The Shins – “Wonderful Christmastime” Not very many people can cover Paul McCartney well, but The Shins’ front man, James Mercer squeezes every ounce of the Christmas spirit into this one. Oh yeah, there’s also handclaps – you know how I feel about clapping.
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Low – “Just like Christmas” I listen to this song all year because it’s that good. You’ll know why when you hear it. The Killers – “Happy Birthday Guadalupe!” These guys come out with a new Christmas tune every year. Some of those tunes are paint by numbers, but this one is very original in its use of a Mariachi band and dry humour about commitment. Obviously, it’s one of my favourites for that reason. The Raveonettes – “The Christmas Song” This can make you nostalgic for past Christmases. With the lines “I don’t feel like going home now/I wish that I could stay,” it seems like the band is trying to do a modern re-telling of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and they succeed. These Christmas tunes will get you through those cold nights and awkwardness with that drunk uncle around the dinner table. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
Highlights From The Open Stage Estevan Artmin Artmin Productions
Winter road conditions are upon us. At least one person coming to the Open Stage at the Dam Inn hit an icy spot on the highway and lost control of their vehicle and hit a cement barricade. Fortuanately, they where not physically injured. Later, another person travelling by the Dam Inn had a similar incedent and flipped her vehicle. We called 911 and looked after her until the ambulance arrived at the pub. Please be aware if you are travelling in the evening. The roads are often just freezing over at that time of day this time of year. My Open Stage tour started at the Royal last week where we had 10 different acts on the stage for a performance. Of special note was Allie Kane who did a couple of songs on the piano and was then joined by several other musicians while she sang some songs accompanying herself with acoustic guitar. Allie is a first year student at Selkirk College who hails from Halifax Nova Scotia. Morien was also there and got the crowd up dancing with his performance accompanied by Soniko on the drums and Mark Andrea on the bass. Morien is a member of Heart Song who play at the Royal on occasion. Soniko also gave a great performance promoting his new CD.
Mike Hepnar from Shore Acres was at the Dam Inn. Mike and I have done a few gigs together. People always comment on our harmonies. Mike is a wonderful songwriter and folks always really enjoy his material. His song “Gaia” can be accessed through my web page arminproductions.com. Ben Euerby who is the keyboard and sax player for the band What Now was also there and did a tremendous job sitting in with several acts. What Now had a show at the Royal in Nelson last Friday. At the Balfour Beach Inn, I had the pleasure of seeing Nik and Bo Faraguna who are two of three brothers that use to perform at the Open Stage at the Royal several years ago. Nik has been in Japan for some time. It was so great to see Nik and Bo do some songs with their father Borris. Omaha was also there. Omaha plays a great harmonica and kind of freestyles with lyrics meant to raise awareness. I cannot say thanks enough to the community that comes and supports these events as performers and/or audience. We are making so many great memories together. A schedule for Open Stage is available at artminproductions. com. These are free shows although donatons or tips are accepted to help finance these events. Everyone is welcome.
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‘Moving in the shadows’ Fritz Peters was born into a prominent Prince Edward Island family with strong political and military connections: his father and uncle took turns as premier and his grandfather was a career officer in the British Army and a father of confederation. Determined to follow in his family’s footsteps, Fritz joined the Royal Navy and served as a destroyer officer during World War I. He received the Distinguished Service Order, British Distinguished Service Cross, and was mentioned in dispatches. Afterward, his life became even more intriguing, with exploits in Africa and work with the British secret intelligence. Peters developed miniature submarine technology and pioneered the use of plastic explosives and time-delay fuses. At the beginCapt. Fritz Pe ning of the Second ters World War, he taught industrial sabotage to expatriates from occupied countries, who returned home to fight the Nazis from within. His staff included Soviet spy Kim Philby, whose memoir was one of McBride’s more unlikely sources. McBride also notes it’s possible Peters knew James Bond creator Ian Fleming, involved in espionage at the same time: “Bond
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He’s one of Canada’s most decorated soldiers, with multiple medals for bravery from two world wars. His death-defying adventures sound like something out of a spy novel. Yet for all that, as well as family ties to West Kootenay and a local mountain named in his honour, you’re probably unfamiliar with Capt. Frederic T. (Fritz) Peters. It’s not surprising given that his story was obscured when it wasn’t actively suppressed. Now Trail author Sam McBride has finally sorted out the extraordinary life of his great uncle in a new book, The Bravest Canadian. Two years ago he came across a cache of letters from and about Peters that shed new light on his mysterious relative. “It really filled in a lot of gaps,” McBride says. “He said he didn’t like writing, but wrote with wit and style. It showed a lot of his personality. I thought it gave insight into what made somebody, and the motivation for courage.” McBride transcribed the letters, passed down through his family for generations, and realized they could be the basis of a book answering questions that vexed other would-be biographers. His grandmother attached a note that said: “These can be burned, but they should be read first.” Fortunately, no one listened to the first part of her instructions.
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might have been partly based on Fritz Peters, a lifelong bachelor moving in the shadows who survived hundreds of close calls.” Peters’ finest hour came in 1942, during an attack on the harbour of Oran, Algeria, the first large combined operation between British and American forces. Peters somehow escaped heavy fire from Vichy French warships that nearly wiped out his unit. At 53, he was recognized with the Victoria Cross and US Distinguished Service Cross, the country’s highest medal for non-Americans — ironic given that Peters was a staunch Anglophile. But he wasn’t around to receive the honours: he died five days after the Oran offensive in a plane crash on his way back to England. His mother Bertha, by then living in Nelson with her daughter and son-in-law, accepted the cross on his behalf. A US delegation and brass band came to her home at 820 Stanley Street to formally present it. By contrast, the Victoria Cross arrived in the mail without even a cover letter. The reason for this nonchalance only emerged decades later: France had rejoined the Allies and Britain didn’t want to antagonize them over the battle of Oran harbour. Political sensitivities dictated that Peters’ honour be kept quiet. Further clouding his story, Peters’ intelligence files were destroyed or declared secret. While he received six medals in all and had a peak between Nelson and Taghum named after him, he remained a cipher to most. McBride’s book should change that. He’ll sign copies at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Shalimar Day Spa Waves on the Lake The Capitol Theatre DeeJay Terrantino Barry Konklin Simone Varey and all Ric’s Lounge & Grill and Prestige Management and Staff
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I can remember way back when I was eight-years-old, I use to pretend I was Martin Yan from Wok With Yan. It was a popular cooking show from the 80’s and the host “Yan” always had on kitschy aprons that said things like “watch for falling woks” or “long woks on the beach.” I use to love watching this show and actually would pretend I was him in my grandmothers kitchen, accent and all. My mom was raised by English parents so we didn’t exactly have the Asian products that Yan did. Instead of bok choi and a wok, we had broccoli and a frying pan. I used what I had and did the best I could and it was a ton of fun. Little did I know that this was the beginnings of a career choice some 10 years later let alone the beginnings of a deep passion for food. I would prefer to watch cooking shows certain days instead of going out with my friends and playing at the park. I always found myself drawn to food in some way shape or form but when I think about it, I can’t pin one specific moment that drew me to food. My whole life I have been trying
Martin Yan to run from kitchens and cooking and it seems the harder I try to quit and do something else, the industry draws me back even harder. Even my closest friends and family have been telling me since I was very young that I should be a chef. Food has become my meditation and my way to ground myself and being in a kitchen is my element. It has become my connection with the world and my way for the world to connect with me. There is a certain feeling you get when you take something from nothing and make it into something that someone will remember for the rest of their lives. It may be a certain smell or taste
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that I have created in a dish but every time they smell or eat anything similar, their memory will take them right back to the moment where I created that dish for them. That’s what it’s all about and at the end of the day, it makes me feel like I accomplished something positive. It’s about connecting with people and creating experiences that they will remember forever. I mean after all, isn’t everything in our lives an experience? There is a certain feeling I get when I connect with someone through food. When a complete stranger comes to you and says that what they just ate was the best they have ever experienced in their lives and that they are so thankful for what I have done, it gets me higher than any drug could even come close to touching and keeps me coming back for more. Each time I take a break from cooking I come back the next time with a new revised version of my cooking skills so it’s only a matter of time before I turn the stove back on. I guess that this article isn’t about any specific food topic this week but more for everyone to follow their passion and do things in their lives that make them feel complete. To never give up on yourself or your vision and never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.
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Stuffed peppers Sam Van Schie {vurb} editor
One of my favourite things about the holidays is the opportunity to share a big meal with the people I love. Often that meal is something based around turkey roasted to perfection or a glistening glaze ham. Today, imagining these meals make my mouth water. But for a decade of my life, I used to to dread them. I went vegetarian at age 13 and held onto the habit into my early twenties. During those years, there was always the risk at holiday time that I’d sit down to a meal and find nothing I could eat but a dinner bun. This is a recipe for holiday hosts who will be welcoming vegetarians to their dinner table. Stuffed peppers are substantial enough to serve as a main course for your veggie loving guests, and they’re also a great side for any meat dish. You can make the filling the day before, to save time in the kitchen on the day of your meal.
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Cook couscous according to directions on package. Heat oil in a mid-size frying pan. Saute onion until translucent, about one minute. Stir in garlic and zucchini and cook another minute. Then, remove from heat. Combine sauteed vegetables, cooked couscous and other remaining ingredients, except peppers. Prepare the peppers. I like to slice the peppers lengthwise, though it’s more traditional to slice the top off — either way, you just need to get into the middle of the pepper, remove the seeds and stuff the filling inside. Then, put the peppers on a baking pan and throw them in the oven, heated to 350°F, for 30 to 40 minutes.
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1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup zucchini, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt fresh ground pepper 6 large bell peppers (red and green if you feel festive)
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The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and CBC radio invite you to their annual dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Sunday, December 16 at the Nelson United Church. The night will feature another all-star line-up of Nelson celebrities: Actor and comedian Lucas Myers, news director Glenn Hicks, actress, director and writer Jane Sinclair, pastor David Boyd and novelist Anne DeGrace. The Nelson Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus will offer the sounds of Christmas to warm hearts and lighten spirits. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Nonperishable food items will be accepted.
Film
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine presents Backyard Booty On Saturday, December 15 at the Capitol Theatre. Featuring films and images by Steve Ogle, Sherpas Cinema, Anthony Bonello, Juicy Studios, Douglas Noblet, and more. Get your tickets at the Capitol Theatre box office.
Literature
Art at the Capitol presents new works by Bridget Corkery, Boukje Elzinga and Deb Thompson with an opening reception December 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is on now until January 31.
Talent competitions
The second annual Nelson’s Best Singer competition is here. The quarter finals are December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at L.V. Rogers high school. There is a 30 singer limit so don’t miss your chance to show off your talent. Sign up at kootenaysbestsinger.com. Sixteen finalists will be selected to move onto the semi-finals on February 7. Tickets are $6 for students, children and seniors, $8 for adults and $20 for a family of four. Tickets are available at Eddy Music, Bent Over Leather, at L.V. Rogers (at lunchtime for students) and at the door.
Music
Canadian folk legend, Valdy is making a stop at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre, Friday, December 14. Tickets $30 at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-3526363. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
“Take a Local Author Home for Christmas” continues at Otter Books this weekend with two book-signing events. On Friday, December 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rosa Jordan author of Far From Botany Bay, will read from her novel The Woman She Was and her travelogue Cuba Unspun, both set in Cuba. On December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m., Anne DeGrace will sign copies of all her books, including the fresh-off-the-press paperback edition of her latest novel Flying with Amelia.
Christmas Remembered is a holiday celebration in music and story, held at Nelson United Church on Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Featuring music by the Jubilate Deo Handbell Choir, Nelson United Church Chancel Choir and the Bon Accord String Ensemble directed by Stephanie Judy. Stories will be read by Sean Arthur Joyce, Marg Stacey, Greg Stacey and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes. Admission is by donation to Nelson Grans to Grans and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
On Saturday, December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m., Nelson-born author Sam McBride will launch his book The Bravest Canadian — Fritz Peters, VC with displays and presentations in the lobby of Touchstones Museum. For more information, call 250-364-1601.
Opening Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sesions on Saturday, December 15 at noon is local guitar teacher/ singer/composer Paul Prappas. He will be followed by The Hoodlums, composed of Pauline Lamb, Glen Martin and Marvin Walker. Closing act is singer songwriter Chris Lamb on tour from Toronto.
Visual Arts
Oxygen Art Centre is pleased to announce the opening Rescue – My Landscape, a mixed media installation by Calgary-based artist Lylian Klimek. Opening reception, Thursday, December 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. with artist’s talk at 8 p.m.
Nelson’s newest tribute band The Vibrations make their debut performance at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 15. Their music from the Motown era is a soul revival. Doors open at 11 p.m. Cover is $5 before midnight, $10 after.
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The Royal presents local favourites Von Butcher on Friday, December 14. Joining them this night will be Steph Infection, Dan Gordon and Lint. Cover is $5-$10, sliding scale at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. Wear your dancing shoes for this one.
Fridays at Finley’s: After work and all request DJ to follow. Free cover.
New York-based DJ Dieselboy will be spinning drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep Friday, December 14 at Spiritbar with Lady AK and Buck Lee. There will also be live graffiti art by the Catch Wreck Crew. First 50 tickets, $15 at the Hume Hotel. Doors at 10 p.m.
New Years Eve
The Royal is happy to be hosting James Lamb on Saturday, December 15. Opening the night will be Hannah Epperson. Tickets $10 at the door or in advance at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 7 p.m.
There’s something for everyone at the Royal’s New Years Eve party. Starting off the night will be some old school R'n'B dance classics served up Bessie and The Back Eddies style. Next, Shred Kelly and their foot stompin’ stoke folk music will take us through the New Year. Finishing off the evening will be DJs Rafferty Funksmith and Breakfluid as they take us until 4 a.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. The music starts around 6:30 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1502 Granite Road, hosts the 40-minute Christmas Cantata entitled, There’s A Song In The Air (created by Dennis and Nan Allen of LifeWay Worship) on Sunday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Singers come from the US, Philippines Togo, as well as Canada. This is a free event. Nelson vocalist Laura Landsberg joins her husband, guitarist Paul Landsberg for an evening of great music by the fire on Wednesday December 19, 6 to 10 p.m. in the Hume Hotel’s Library Lounge. Big John Bates is back at The Royal on Wednesday, December 16 for a rescheduled date. Get ready for a hootenanny. The Savages will open the show. Doors at 6 p.m., show starts around 8 p.m. Tickets $10 at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store or livesttheroyal.com. Billy Bangers and DJango are uniting once again at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 22. A four-hour DJ set to bring on the post-apocalyptic showdown after the world melts down in Mayan chaos. Doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.
At the Pub
Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.
Giving you the perfect Stocking Stuffers this Christmas!
Rock 'N' Roll Bingo at Mike’s Pub on Tuesdays, December 18 at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Nelson Skatepark Society. Spiritbar welcomes 2013 with a party in both rooms, with a rotation between DJ Hoola Hoop, Soup and Lorne B of Home Breakin’ Records. The party goes until 3 a.m. Tickets are on sale at the Hume Hotel for $20.
Royal Canadian Legion Nelson Branch #51 New Years Eve party featuring live music with That Girl and Earl. Tickets $15 available at the Legion. Members and guests welcome.
All-ages New Year’s Eve party at the Eagle’s Hall, 641 Baker Street, with six hours of live music starting at 7 p.m. The stage will warm up with some of Nelson’s favourite solo acts, including Darcy Hula, Eric Johnson, Spoon Castro and Doug Normal. At 9 p.m., the dance floor opens with The Jones Brothers, rock and soul to get your feet moving. At 11 p.m., Lift will make its rocking debut with its eclectic style of original dance rock. Tickets are $25 each or $50 for a family and include food/ drink items. Tickets are available at Positive Apparel Thrift Store, Big Cranium Design and Boomtown Emporium.
Concert announcement
The Royal announced a second show on February 20 to see Mickey Hart Band at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets go on sale December 14 at noon. Tickets are $47.50 at the Capitol Theatre Box Office.