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Laying the groundwork for Cabaret See Page 3 arrival of Manamana and the Whitewater truck — it’s clear the trend that has swept through Los Angeles, Portland and Vancouver has reached Nelson.

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While singing and dancing in front of sold out audiences for Jesus Christ Superstar, Sydney Galbraith couldn’t help but wish the six-show run didn’t have to end. Galbraith was an apostle and soul sister in Superstar at the Capitol Theatre this past November. It was her first time back on stage after taking a couple years off to get married and have a baby. By the time the final curtain closed on Superstar she’d hatched the idea to bring another broadway hit to the Capitol — the 1966 musical Cabaret by John Kander. Galbraith had been in a production of Cabaret as a teenager and was drawn to the show because it has a relatively small cast (17 roles) with a huge emphasis on singing and dancing. “It’s actually more important for this show that the people we cast can sing and dance, than that they can act,” Galbraith said. Cabaret is about dancers working at a cabaret nightclub in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, and the romance between one of the cabaret girls and an American novelist who comes to see her show. There’s lots of racy dance numbers, performed in fishnets and heels, that contrast the intense political and personal drama happening outside the club. Galbraith’s longtime friend and fellow Superstar soul sister Pat Henman agreed to direct the show. She got Rick Lingard to do music and Mackenzie Hope for choreography. “Everyone still had show fever from Jesus Christ Superstar and I got my claws in the while I could,” laughed Galbraith. Starting Sunday she’ll hold cast auditions to find the people who will bring the show to life on the Capitol stage May 30 to June 1. It’s Galbraith’s first time producing a show at the Capitol, though she’s a

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Pat Henman (left) and Sydney Galbraith (right) are teaming up to bring Cabaret to the Capitol Theatre in late-spring. Galbraith will produce and Henman will direct the classic musical.

well-known name in the local music and theatre scene. She used to be in four or five shows per year, including the annual Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival. She and Henman both studied theatre at Dalhousie University in Halifax and had the same acting professor, albeit about 20 years apart. Henman was a star in her program, landing numerous lead roles in school productions. Success followed her after graduation, as she continued to find steady work (“I got a really big head,” laughed Henman). Then she decided to get an agent and move to Toronto. And that’s when all her prospects dried up. “I had to struggle like everyone else,” she said. She got a job as an usher for the musical Cats and nearly went crazy listening to the show performed over and over, six nights per week. Her fate changed after she met her husband and moved to Dawson City. She got a contract to produce period shows at a couple theatre houses there, which helped her get back into

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Nelson Star

Unionized employees at Springer Creek Forest Products in Slocan have overwhelmingly accepted a reduced settlement package in lieu of severance. Fifty-nine of the 75 or so employees left on the seniority list voted 97 per cent in favour this month of an offer that will see them receive three quarters of what they might otherwise have been entitled to. United Steelworkers Local 1-405 president Doug Singer said in a phone interview the deal is conditional on Springer Creek selling its timber holdings to Interfor, a transaction expected to close by March. However, that doesn’t mean the sawmill, which has been idle since mid-2011, will never reopen. “Springer said their intention is to run the mill,” Singer says. “It’s just a matter of when. But in fairness to employees, they had this deal with Interfor that is beneficial to everyone.” The company approached the union in November and after some negotiation offered 75 per cent, Singer said. Had Springer Creek announced a permanent closure, it would have been required to

pay the full amount. However, accepting the buyout now removes some uncertainty for the workforce. “Most of the guys felt that way. We said you’re better off taking something you know for sure.”

“We said you’re better off taking something you know for sure.” Singer said during the lengthy shutdown, some employees found work in other mills, some went away to northern camps, and others stuck close to home and lived off savings. An added incentive to settling was the fact some workers were on the verge of losing seniority retention rights — they receive one month for each year of service, to a maximum of 24 months. Much of the workforce has been around since the 1970s, Singer said. The arrangement might also result in eight to 10 jobs for Springer Creek employees at Interfor’s Castlegar operation, he added, although he hasn’t spoken directly with Interfor. Springer Creek and Interfor management both said

they couldn’t comment in detail until the deal is finalized, although Springer Creek manager Ralph Tomlin said it involves all of their wood under two timber licenses. At a January 3 membership meeting, some Springer Creek employees raised concerns about rates and length of service at the time of layoff, but the settlement was approved with little dissent. “I’m content because if we asked for more, I don’t think we would have got it,” said Jesse Anderson, who is atop the seniority list. He started with Pacific Logging in 1968, and worked mostly as a barker, but latterly as a watchman. “Seventy-five per cent is quite a bit,” he said. Over the last 40 years, the mill has gone through several name and ownership changes — from Triangle Pacific to Slocan Forest Products to Canfor to Springer Creek — and at one time employed well over 100 people. It has operated sporadically in the last decade, with several lengthy shutdowns due to poor markets. The present closure was blamed on lumber prices, exchange rates and transportation costs, as well as diminishing demand for waste wood.

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Your Name ________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________ There will be a draw for a bag of books in each category! School classes who would like to participate please use the form sent to your school or available at any of the nominations drop off locations. Forms can be returned to: The Learning Place (lower level of City Hall) Nelson Public Library • The Nelson Star • Otter Books Email to: jexley@cbal.org Please return form by Family Literacy Day – January 27th For more information call: Joan at 250-352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal.org Joanne at 250-505-5683 or email at jharris@nelson.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Information Session – January 30, 2013 School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) is very pleased to be able to offer a Late French Immersion Program for up to sixty students entering grade 6 in the 2013-2014 school year. The Program is located at Trafalgar Middle School for grades 6-8, and continues for grades 9-12 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School. The Late French Immersion Program is an “educational program in which a child whose first language is not French – studies in French.” (Dimitry Morales, Canadian Parents for French website) Parents, guardians and students who may be interested in pursuing a French Immersion educational program are invited to an Information Session. The purpose of this meeting will be to share information about the program and the application process. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:00 PM (PST) SD 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board Office 570 Johnstone Road, Nelson, BC. We recognize that not all interested families will be able to attend this information session. Up-to-date information will be available on our website (www.sd8.bc.ca) after February 1, 2013. Because the Late French Immersion Program is limited to sixty students, a process of application for the program is necessary. Details regarding the application process for the Late French Immersion Program will be made available at the Information Session on January 30, 2013 – and posted on the District Website thereafter. No applications for the Program will be accepted prior to 9:00 AM, February 15, 2013. This will allow families to decide whether the program suits the needs of their child. It will also allow all applicants to be familiar with the application process – either through attendance at the Information Session, or through reading the information on the website. All inquiries must be directed by email to: wmakortoff@sd8.bc.ca

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A set of electronic signs on Highway 3A intended to warn motorists about slippery sections are now live. Local Ministry of Highways operations manager Hugh Eberle says the overhead signs, on either end of the Beasley bluffs, became operational last week. “Since about mid-December we’ve been working on the hardware and software to make sure everything’s talking to each other,” he says. When the technology detects ice crystals forming on the pavement, it automatically posts the message “Slippery sections, use caution.” “The sign only goes on when there are [slippery sections],” Eberle says. “Hopefully you’re looking at a blank sign most of time.” He says they will watch the calibration and sensor system this winter, which also collects data. While the system is automated, it can be overridden manually, and other road-related messages posted. The signs are the first of their kind in West Kootenay, and one of three sets in the province: the others are on Highway 4 at Kennedy

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The stretch of Highway 3A through the Beasley bluffs wasn’t especially slick Saturday morning — hence a Greg Nesteroff photo blank sign at Taghum. Otherwise it would read “Slippery sections, use caution.”

Lake, near Tofino, and on the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Golden. Eberle says they cost about $200,000 — money that was earmarked in the ministry’s budget to be spent on such signs somewhere in the province, so the local office applied to bring them here. “When we did the new passing lane near Nelson, a lot of people commented on

the Beasley bluffs,” Eberle says. “A number of incidents occur there every winter. We know there’s a bit of a microclimate that adds up to make the road surface conditions different than around adjacent corridors.” Normal signage hasn’t been successful in getting people to slow down on that stretch, he says. The other alternative, of straightening

the highway through that section, would be a multimillion dollar project. “This is the next step in trying to bring awareness and change driving behaviour,” Eberle says. “We’re hoping this will be successful in eliminating incidents.” One sign is at the east end of the bluffs at Taghum and the other on the west end near the Beasley fire hall.

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Despite a preventative warning from Nelson Police Department officers, a drunk driver’s foolish decision early Friday morning will cost him. At 3:50 a.m., officers were conducing their post-bar closing patrols in the downtown core. A man and woman were seen loitering near a running vehicle parked outside one of the bars. Members approached and spoke with both and determined they had been drinking liquor that evening and were likely not capable of safely driving. It was also discovered the car was There are 7,000,000,000 people. There are 9,000 blue whales.

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registered to the 34-year-old man and the members let them know it would be a good choice to not drive the car home. The man agreed. Officers continued their patrols and a short time later the vehicle was gone. A quick drive to the vehicle owner’s address found him trying to park it as members pulled up. He blew a fail on the roadside screening device and now faces sanctions under the Motor Vehicle Act, which include: 1. You immediately lose your licence for 90 days and your vehicle for 30 days. 2. You pay all related towing and storage fees.

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3. You pay a $500 monetary penalty and a $250 driver’s licence reinstatement fee. 4. To regain your driving privileges, you have to complete the responsible driving program and use an ignition interlock device whenever you drive for one year following your driving suspension. In all, those caught under the law face administrative consequences that will cost about $4,060 before you can legally operate a motor vehicle again in BC. “A cab would have cost less that $20 to any destination in the city of Nelson,” police stated in the news release.

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or those who drive it on a regular basis, the little stretch of Highway 3A west of Nelson known as the Beasley bluffs is an obvious place to slow down and be cautious. For those not as savvy, it can be an unexpected danger zone. Full marks to the Ministry of Highways for its new addition to the trouble spot. For an investment of $200,000, the province hopes it has found a solution to a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway. Local operations manager Hugh Eberle told the Star that signs are a result of calls for a solution to that area during the time the ministry added a passing lane just west of town. Many critics wondered why government wouldn’t spend money on corners that have claimed lives rather than a stretch that is relatively safe. Instead of sinking millions into widening a nasty bit of geography, the ministry has installed signs. Some may say it’s not enough; we say it’s the right move. Far too many drivers ignore well thought out warnings on our highways – those huge reflective signs with a big “60 KM” pasted on them? Ya, that means slow down. Too many don’t. Their arrogance behind the wheel makes them feel invincible. In turn, that attitude puts their life and others in danger. It’s not the government’s responsibility to take away danger at any expense. The ultimate responsibility on our highways rests with those who turn the key. We live in an adverse geography and climate. That combination means extra thought is always required when heading out. So pay attention to the new $200,000 signs when you head west. And pay attention to the much less expensive signs that litter the sides of highways all across the province. If the Ministry of Highways has gone through the effort to post it, there is a good reason for its existence. EMAIL LETTERS TO: editor@nelsonstar.com DROP OFF/MAIL: 514 Hall St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 1Z2 Phone 250-352-1890 The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

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World View — Gwynne Dyer

Syria: There is no end in sight

he most frustrating part of covering the Lebanese civil war (1975-90) was that after a while there was nothing left to say. Syria is starting to feel just the same. It’s horrible, but atrocities are a daily event in all civil wars. It’s not going to stop any time soon, but you can only say that so many times before people get bored and move on. Except for the people who actually live near Syria’s borders, the audience for “news” about Syria has already moved on. Consider, for example, last week’s exhaustive study by the United Nations Human Rights Commission concluding that 60,000 Syrians have been killed in the civil war since March, 2011. That’s considerably higher than the previous estimates of deaths in the war, which were running around 40,000, and the UNHRC hoped that this new number would finally galvanise the rest of the world into action, but it changed nothing. The UNHRC’s interns worked hard at the job, tabulating and crossreferencing the names of the dead, but it didn’t have the desired effect. It never does: all numbers bigger than a couple of dozen just translate as “many” in the average person’ imagination. Last month’s “news” was that the Russians were on the brink of abandoning their Syrian ally, President Bashar al-Assad, which would surely bring about his rapid downfall. “One must look the facts in the face,” said

Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister and Middle Eastern envoy. “Unfortunately, the victory of the Syrian opposition cannot be ruled out.” The world’s media, desperate for a different angle on the story, tried to build a new narrative on that: the Russians will stop defending the Syrian regime, and the United Nations Security Council, no longer paralysed by a Russian veto, will authorise foreign intervention, and foreign troops (whose? don’t ask!) will go in and stop the fighting. However, Bogdanov did not actually say that a rebel victory was desirable. On the contrary, he said that it would not happen for a long time, if ever, and that such a victory would ruin Syria. Then the spokesman of the Russian foreign ministry, Alexander Lukashevich, announced that the media had simply misunderstood Bogdanov: “We have not changed our position, and we will not change it.” Nobody else is going to change their position either, including all those Western governments that have no intention whatever of committing their troops to the Syrian civil war, but use the Russian veto as an excuse for their inaction. You can’t blame them: if they sent their armies into that meatgrinder, some of their young soldiers would die. Maybe quite a lot of them. And so to this week’s piece of theatre: a widely touted speech in Damascus in which President al-Assad would propose a way to end the conflict

peacefully. He did no such thing, of course, instead declaring his eternal refusal to negotiate with the “terrorists” who are fighting his army. He will only talk to the “puppet-masters” (an unholy alliance, he claims, between Israel, Western governments and al-Qaeda), not to the puppets.

Syrian president Bashar alAssad is at the heart of the horrible problem.

Well, what did you expect? He and his Alawite sect are convinced that they must go on ruling Syria or face destruction. He’s not actually losing the war, either. Syrians are deeply divided by sect and ethnicity and class, and enough of those groups are on Assad’s side that he can probably hold out for a very long time. By the time he finally loses (or wins), perhaps years from now, Syria will indeed be ruined. So why doesn’t everybody else “do something about it?” Because what “everybody else” really means is “somebody else, but not me.” No government is going to order its soldiers to risk their lives

in a military intervention abroad unless it has reasonable confidence that their sacrifice will not be futile. That assurance is simply not available to governments that might contemplate intervention in Syria. It’s a quarter-century since the first dictatorial regimes were overthrown by non-violent revolutions, and the remaining ones have all had time to study the phenomenon. They have unanimously and quite correctly concluded that their best chance of survival is to push the protesters into violence. In a civil war, everybody is in the wrong, and the side with the greatest ability to inflict violence (the regime) may win. Some regimes, like the Communists in eastern Europe or the apartheid regime in South Africa, decided that they would not impose a civil war on the country even if the alternative was losing power. Others, like the Egyptian regime two years ago, could not trust the army to fight a civil war on their behalf. But the senior commanders of the Syrian army are almost all Alawites, and they were actually willing to fight a civil war rather than surrender power. Now they have their war, and it will go on for a long time. By the end, there may not even be a unified Syrian state any more. And no outside force is going to stop it. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Re: “Nelsonites making the world a better place,” January 2 To begin with, I would like lege has built longstanding sues and we developed greatto commend the newspaper relationships with grassroots er insight into the systemic for acknowledging the work organizations in Guatemala, and institutionalized nature of these local people. Too of oppression, injustice and often we hear only stories of inequality. Most importantly, tragedy and adversity, porwe were supported to underPeople coming traying an ominous state of stand our potential as nurses together in the world. and as world citizens to create While it is important to change. solidarity like this bring awareness to challengMany other members in gives me hope for a ing issues, it equally imperathe community have better future. So let’s alsoNelson tive to highlight the positive played instrumental roles remember to share efforts of people as they work including family members these stories of to make change. Many people who support the students, positivity and are working for justice, equallocal business owners who ity and sustainability in our donate merchandise for funinspiration. community and abroad and draising, the United Church it’s important to take time to for the use of their hall, and celebrate the progress we are many others who show their making. These stories reprebuilt upon mutual respect, support. It is the combined sent hope. authenticity and reciprocity. effort of all of these people While I really appreciate In Guatemala, we explored that deserves attention. your acknowledgement of how community developPeople coming together me in the Star, I would like to ment and health are posiin solidarity like this gives bring attention to the many tively linked andOUR examined me hope for a better future. THANK YOU TO FINE SPONSORS: others who are involved in how the concepts of power, So let’s remember to share the experience as I am only privilege, marginalization these stories of positivity and one student of many who and globalization impact inspiration. have travelled to Guatemala. peoples’ capacity to access “Many little people, in Students have been travelhealth care services and enact many little places, doing ling to Guatemala as part of a healthy lifestyle behaviours. many little things can change third year nursing practicum We were encouraged to make the world.” for over six years. We travel connections between what –mural in Nuevo Structural Steel, as invited guests thanks to the we learned in class and the Horizonte, Guatemala Railings 119 McDonald Dr., tremendous effort of Mary health challenges we encounTessa Munro Nelson BC 250-352-6978 Ann Morris and Michael tered in Guatemala. Nelson

Church fix does fit streetscape I feel that I must respond to the “Hugs ‘n’ Slugs” of January 4 regarding the “blasphemous wood addition to an ancient stone church.” The need for the addition to the 1899, rebuilt in 1928, St. Saviour’s Anglican Church was brought about by the sale of the adjacent memorial hall and the need to maintain the church’s viability for its parishioners. Furthermore, the addition is architecturally in keeping with the existing building and the architect should be complimented on his sympathetic approach. While there will be no stonework, the addition will be faced with painted stucco comparable to

the upper sections of the existing church and, therefore, will blend in with the church.

As is the case with St. Saviour’s, churches continue to evolve and adapt to change not only in religions observance, but physically...

However in saying this, there will be sufficient differences to delineate changes, a procedure in keeping with acceptable practices within

the heritage community. Secondly, this blending will not affect the streetscape, which would have happened if the single family dwelling farther up Silica Street was approved. As is the case with St. Saviour’s, churches continue to evolve and adapt to change not only in religious observance, but physically in order to serve their parishioners and the wider community. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the plans in order to alleviate any misconceptions within the community. Greg Scott Heritage Advisor to St. Saviour’s building committee

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“Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home” JANUARY 26

8:00 PM

BASS: MARK SPIELMAN VIOLIN: DON MACDONALD PIANO: CHRISTOF MARTENS

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Adults $24 Students $14

Allison is a professional singer, arranger, director, clinician and adjudicator. She has been a featured soloist on recordings and in performance with ensembles including musica intima, Elektra Women’s Choir, The Vancouver Chamber Choir, the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and as a vocalist for studio sessions for radio, T.V. and feature film.

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NOTICE GRANT WORKSHOPS 2013 2013 CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING CITY OF NELSON APPLICANTS ONLY The City of Nelson will be hosting two workshops to assist residents who plan on applying for grant funding under the 2013 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program. Staff will provide applicants with detailed information on how to compose grant applications and strengthen project proposals. Attendance is encouraged. Refreshments will be provided. CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING WORKSHOPS City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 310 Ward Street Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, January 25, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 pm

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Community Organizations Ascension Lutheran Church’s free dinner has moved with the congregation to Rosemont elementary school. All are welcome to join us for a free pasta dinner on Wednesday, January 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Join Walk in Peace, a silent circle walk beginning at Lakeside Park gates on Thursday, January 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Walk at your pace, alone or together. Come and go as you wish. Explore the steps you take in your life and world.

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.

Wanted: Knights and Enchanters ages nine to 12 for Tween Thursday at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, January 17 at 3:30 p.m. Explore a fairy-tale world of knights, dragons, magic and ladies fair. Register by calling 250-352-6333 or email nradonich@nelson.ca.

Ascension Lutheran Church hosts a free spaghetti dinner at Rosemont elementary school on Wednesday, January 16 at 5:30 p.m. 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. Winter sessions of Storytimes at Nelson Public Library, for preschool children aged three to five years old, starts Wednesday, January 16, at 10:15 a.m. and Tales for Twos starts Saturday, January 19 at 10:15 a.m. Registration required. Call at 250-352-6333 or email nradonich@nelson. ca to sign up. Join us for exciting stories, lively music, loveable puppets, fingerplays and more.

Nelson District University Women meet on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. in the New Grand Hotel banquet room. Following the meeting, Major Yvonne Borrows will present an “Overview of needs for children and youth in our community” at 11 a.m. West Kootenay EcoSociety invites the public to join in a conversation about the future of forestry in our region. The Conversation Cafe will take start at 7 p.m. on January 19 at John Ward Fine Coffee at 503 Baker St. Expert panelists will get the conversation started. Bring your ideas and questions. A $2 donation is requested. Whitewater’s fourth annual Winter Carnival weekend is Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 at Whitewater Ski Resort. Saturday’s events include marshmallow roasting and snow sculpting competitions, Gerick’s Summit Cup, followed by the Snow Ball Apres Party, featuring live music by Bessie and the Back Eddies in the lodge, followed by a delicious meal and a torchlight parade and fireworks. On Sunday, Whitewater’s snow safety team will offer a rescue demos starting at 1 p.m. and the Beacon Olympics.

Nelson Reflections synchronized swim club present their winter water show on Sunday, January 20 at noon in the Nelson and District Community Complex pool. Admission by donation. Breast cancer support meets Tuesday, January 22 (the fourth Tuesday of every month) at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. For information call Alice 250-352-6223. Do you love to sing in a choir? The Nelson Choral Society, under director Kathleen Neudorf, rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre (623 Gordon Road). The spring session begins January 22nd. Come and try it out — all are welcome. For further information, go to nelsonchoralsociety.org.

discussion series continues at the Nelson and District Youth Centre on Thursdays, January 17 and 24. Youth workers from ANKORS and the Nelson and District Youth Centre will be facilitating discussions and workshops on important and relevant issues for youth in the community today. January 17 will focus on healthy relationships, consent and intimacy, and January 24 will focus on STIs, HIV and sexual health. The workshops run from 7 to 9 p.m. All youth ages 13 to 25 are invited to attend.

Fundraisers Finley’s is hosting a burger and beer night on Friday, January 18 as a fundraiser for L.V. Rogers Secondary students who are participating in an exchange with Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson.

The Nelson and District Arts Council is holding the first ideas/planning session for ArtWalk 2013 (the 25th anniversary edition!) at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room on Wednesday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Come share your ideas and get involved.

Investors Group Walk for Memories to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society of BC is Sunday, January 27 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Registration at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m. Pre-register online at walkformemories.com.

Workshops Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. The topic for Saturday, January 12 is Radiation Protection in the 21st Century. Herbalist Colleen Emery will show useful tools to safeguard your wellness.

Announcement Love 2 Learn at St. Joseph’s school has open spots. Join us for this free program for three to five-year-olds and their parent or other adult. Come and enjoy songs, stories and rhymes with new friends. Each week includes a package of activities to take home! The program runs Wednesdays 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call Joan at 250-352-3218 for information and to register.

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 info. The youth empowerment

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Annual General Meeting for the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons, Nelson’s local dragon boat team. Hume Hotel Wednesday January 30, 6:00pm. Please contact Dorothy at 250-551-3104 for more information. All women(not just cancer survivors) are most welcome. www.kootenayrhythmdragons.ca

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Literature

Shine your shoes and pick out your party dress because this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition Award’s Ceremony and Celebration is going to be lit-tastic. Come to the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. for the award presentation, readings from the winners, and a chance to mix and mingle with Kootenay authors. There are some highlights you don’t want to miss, including host Lucas Myers, special guest Sheri-D Wilson and more.

Theatre

Allegro Dance Theatre invites you to attend a presentation of Classical Dance, Music and Theatre with special guest performers on Saturday, January 19, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students, available through the Capitol Theatre box office. The Nelson Play Reading Series continues on January 25 with a reading of 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, directed by Bessie Wapp. Readings are at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay Street, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. Ballet Jörgen Canada presents Swan Lake at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, January 31 at 8 p.m. Artistic director Bengt Jörgen has revised the classical and dramatic Swan Lake, adding a hint of Canadian heritage, as is often a sign of his work. Tickets are sold out. The LV Rogers Grad Class of 2013 bottle drive SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 starting at 10:00am. If you have bottles you would like to donate or for more information call (250) 551-1777

29. Tickets are $30 or $15 for students, available through the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Visual Art

Rescue – My Landscape, a mixed media installation by Calgary-based artist Lylian Klimek is at Oxygen Art Centre until February 9. Admission is free. Oxygen Art Centre, located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance), is open Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Film

FLIKS hosts a screening of Chasing Ice at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. In Chasing Ice, photographer James Balog deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers. This screening is a fundraiser for the West Kootenay Eco Society. There will be a panel after the film to discuss the issues. Admission for this special event is $20. Eleos Centre Ministries presents a screening of The Pink Room on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m at the Nelson Covenant Church, 702 Stanley Street. The film is about girls in Cambodia who were victims of sex slavery. The public event is a fundraiser for Kone Kmeng, a Cambodia-based charity that is working to end human trafficking and sex slavery in that country. The Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Project is proud to host the screening of The Clean Bin Project. The film screening will take place on Monday, January 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Admission is free and snacks will be provided.

Music

Electric Wednesdays with Estevan at The Royal on January 16. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Starts 8:30 p.m.

Comedy

Four international headlining comedians have come together to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night. Arj Barker (Dave from the HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords), Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn, Edinburgh nominee Pete Johansson and Craig Campbell will be at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, January

are $15 at The Royal, Urban Legends and liveattheroyal.com. Vancouver-based DJ Dubconscious will bring his reggae and dancehall beats to Spiritbar on Friday, January 18. Nelson’s Mama Sa will open the night. Come warm it up on this cold winter night with some spicy reggae styles. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.

Allegro Dance Theatre invites you to attend a presentation of Classical Dance, Music and Theatre with special guest performers. Saturday, January 19 at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre. On Saturday January 19, noon to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens with gypsy music on accordion with Charles-Antoine Frandelion. Patrick Bonin of band The Citizens brings a mix of world and folk on guitar with original soulful lyrics. Last act, Brian Rosen with Rob Funk of the ever popular WhatNow band bring conscious and uplifting harmonies. The Love and Light tour stops at Spiritbar Saturday, January 19. Comprised of the musical talents of Matt Madonna and Ryan Anderson, Love and Light hails from the high desert region of the Reno/ Tahoe Basin. Creating music that will touch your heart and elevate your soul, the duo’s primary focus is the uplifting of people across the world through pure intention, melodic synth lines, complex chord structure, intricate rhythms, and funky, chunky bass lines. Visit the Hume Hotel for ticket info. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Nelson rock band Lift play The Royal on Thursday, January 17. Doors at 7, show starts at 8.

The Royal hosts a free night of local music on Saturday, January 19 with punk rockers, Thus Far and local rock band, Dealer, as well as a few other special guests. Doors at 8 p.m.

The Raygun Cowboys from Edmonton play The Royal on Friday, January 18. This five-piece Psychobilly rock ‘n roll band will keep you on the dance floor from the first to last song. Doors open 8 p.m. and the show starts around 8:30 p.m. Tickets

Zion I is a hip hop duo from Oakland, California, consisting of producer/DJ Amplive and MC Zumbi. They’re known for futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and positive and socially conscious lyrics.

They come to Spiritbar on Thursday, January 24. Doors at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel or $20 at the door. Shows sold out all three times Zion I has come to Nelson.

Chili Tom and Kori K come to Spiritbar on Friday, January 25. Doors at 10 p.m. Ticket details at the Hume Hotel.

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Allison Girvan on January 26, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Joining her on stage will be pianist Christoph Martens, upright bassist Mark Spielman and violinist Don Macdonald. Tickets $24 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, available at the theatre box office.

UK turntablists JFB comes to Spiritbar on Saturday, January 26. Bryx will open the show. Doors at 10 p.m. First 100 tickets $15, and the rest will be $20, available at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra on Thursday, January 31. Emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting young multi-genre roots band, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra’s faithful underground following has expanded to national awareness and has seen them playing festivals and stages across Canada and the US. Tofu Stravinsky will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com

Longwalkshortdock plays Spiritbar with Rim Visuals on Friday, February 1. Longwalkshortdock performs live PA with live vocals, synthesizers, drum machines, guitar, effects, toys, computers and even some of his own strobes and lighting. Doors at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

At the Pub

Rock 'n' Roll bingo at Mike's Pub on Tuesdays, January 22 and 29. Bring your pals, your dabber and your good luck troll. January's bingo card sales go to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

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Make 2013 your healthiest year to date.

E C N A H LAST C ER TO ENT Have you been meaning to get to the gym? How long has it truly been since you have done something physical? Are you ready to make a change? We are looking for participants who want to become more active by making the corresponding lifestyle changes. We want participants who are willing to commit to 3 - 5 days per week of training and want to set their own goals, whether weight loss, loss of inches or percentage of body fat - it is up to you! If you are selected to participate in our challenge, you will receive 6 weeks of FREE training at one of our participating facilities! The participant who comes closest to (or attains their goal) will receive a 6 month pass to the facility that they have trained in. How do you enter? Send an email to advertising@nelsonstar.com and tell us your name & age, your fitness goals for the challenge and why you want to get fit.

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Business

The Biz Buzz — Kirsten Hildebrand

Everybody’s business

hen it comes to commerce, truth be told, my eyes glaze over and my mind wanders to matters not involving balance sheets, overhead, exports, wholesale – anything to do with numbers, really. So, when editor Bob Hall suggested I take on the business beat at the Star, I was leery. But last week I had the pleasure of sitting in on Paul Wiest’s retirement from his 23-year role as general manager of Community Futures. There I learned that even some of the most successful people in the Queen City didn’t embark in business because their talents lie in the realm of numbers. They had big ideas and entrepreneurial drive. Through agencies like Community Futures, people come together with their skills to share knowledge and build a stronger business community. Covering business in this town isn’t about those matters I’ve always avoided like the plague. It’s about people and community. Happily, these things interest me. In fact, they’re my favourite topics to cover. So here goes…

Tara Davis, owner of Tara Davis Studio Boutique, who splits her time between her 566 Baker Street shop and one in her hometown in Manitoba, is one of those interesting people that enrich our community. Others agree. Ace Burpee of Virgin Radio recently named her one of the 100 most fascinating Manitobans. “There were some great stories this year and some incredible people to recognize,” said Burpee who described No. 83, Davis, as follows: “A dynamic and creative artist, business women and philanthropist. Most importantly, a crucial and dedicated advocate of mental health, raising awareness, and promoting stigma reduction.” Davis is a bit shy about the nod, but shared the Winnipeg Free Press online story via Facebook because it’s “pretty darn cool,” she said. Tara’s Nelson boutique has been open for four years and her Winnipeg store by the same name is just starting its third year.

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Proud to be involved in the local economy, Robert J Nestman shows off some of his fine woodworking. His new business Freeline sources wood from Harrop-Procter Community Forest and sells at the Craft Connection.

There’s a new wood worker in town that’s really embracing the philosophy of building on local economy. Robert J. Nestman arrived here from Ottawa with his desire to shift from construction to smaller intricate work. He has Freeline furniture design and manufacture that sources wood from Harrop-Proctor Community Forest loving the colours and grain textures. To make use of even the smallest pieces of wood, parquetry board is used, which creates a clear modern line. Nestman then sells his wares at the Craft Connection. For more information check them out online at freelinefurniture.com Janet Skolka owner of Jilly bo Billy at 422 Herridge Lane and Bumblebee Toys (bumblebeetoys.com) owner Sabrina Baker are competing among a cast of over 200 for MOMpreneur award of excellence for 2013. It’s an annual online competition presented in part by ParentsCanada magazine and sponsored by Children’s Education Funds Inc. Both women were inspired by motherhood to put their entrepreneurial spirit to work for them. “I think if someone is born an entrepreneur, they will eventually find themselves walking down the path of business and marketing,” said Baker. Starting her online store in 2007, Bumblebee Toys offers a unique collection of natural toys, crafts and playthings to

inspire the imagination and nourish the senses, described Baker. Skolka also had her start online at jillybobilly.com and after growing out of her home, she expanded to include a storefront in October 2012. The mom and businesswoman sells highend boutique kids clothes at a discount taking advantage of past-season, samples and overstock sales. To her being a MOMpreneur is the best of both worlds. “I am able to spend more time with my kids, but I also get to do something for myself,” she said. “I think it’s important to have my kids watch how much goes into running a business. Those lessons are invaluable. It’s my favourite part of being a Mompreneur.” To register and vote go to parentscanda. upickem.net/engine/Votes. aspx?contestid=71601. Jilly Bo Billy Boutique and Bumblebee Toys can be found in the pull-down menu. Judges crowning a winner will review the Top 10 Mompreneurs as voting closes on January 31. First place prize is $30,000 in cash and prizes including an ad in ParentsCanada magazine and mentorships with successful Canadian business people, like the legal adviser to Dragon’s Den. If you have an item you would like to see in The Biz Buzz, send it to reporter3@ nelsonstar.com

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You are invited to attend the Allegro Dance Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter performance this Saturday at 2 p.m. Escape the cold and snow to come to the Capitol Theatre to indulge in music, dance, theatre and chocolate. Under the direction of Lynette Lightfoot, students have been working since September to improve their technique and performance skills to get ready for this show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a very enjoyable experience working with such talented dancers this term and to watch their improvement has been very exciting,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can, however, only learn so much in the classroom. Students need to get out of the studio and perform

as much as possible. Performing in the Capitol Theatre exposes them to the professional atmosphere of the theatre.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Preparation for festivals and competitions is also available for those students who want to get additional training and contact with students and teachers from other studios and towns to expand their training and learning.â&#x20AC;? Featured in this performance, is a tribute to Edgar Degas choreographed by Lightfoot. She was inspired by the impressionist art of Degas and had a vision to bring his art in â&#x20AC;&#x153;full circle.â&#x20AC;? Dancers and theatre inspired Degas to produce some of his most famous works, Lightfoot wanted to use dance and theatre to bring Degas paintings back to life on the stage

using dance to interpret the mood of Degasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; paintings. The combination of visual and performing arts is natural and always produces a lively program that is suitable for the whole family. As special guests, senior acting students from JV Humphries School will perform several short and humorous presentations from the plays of William Shakespeare, directed by Jill Holland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing rounds out an evening of classic performance material like a taste of Shakespeare,â&#x20AC;? said Lightfoot. The talented Slava Doval will join in to present her colorful and lively style of dance fusion that is so popular internationally. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

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Teck Trail Operations invites all local residents of the Blewett community to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Blewett Elementary School (2665 Blewett Road). Residents will learn about upcoming investigatory work that will be taking place on historic tailings located on Teck land located along Fisherman’s Road. The meeting will run in an open house format from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a short presentation scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Nelson’s dragon boating team, the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons, is wrapping up a very successful season. The team practices twice a week all summer here on Kootenay Lake. Their hard work paid off at the Kelowna and Penticton Dragon Boat Festivals where they placed very well, posting their best race time ever this September. The festivals are a great time to meet other dragon boaters, watch the races and enjoy the party atmosphere. The Nelson team is open to

New members are always welcome. Anyone can learn to paddle with this supportive team. In 2013 the club is expanding to have two race teams, so there are lots of opportunities for new and old paddlers. Race teams will be traveling to BC and American festivals. To wrap up the season, the club will be having its Annual General Meeting at the Hume Hotel Wednesday, January 30. All women are welcome to come and see what dragon boating is all about. ©My Sudoku #100 vol 2 For more information on the team or the AGM contact Dorothy at 250-551-3104.

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all women, not just breast cancer survivors. The hometown team works to support awareness of breast cancer, and to raise funds for breast cancer research and treatment. Those efforts help our local hospital. The team also provides support to the Nelson Terry Fox Run. It hasn’t been all hard work though. The ladies had several fun events this year including their Ride the Dragon event at Lakeside Park. Nelsonites got a chance to paddle the big dragon boat and see how fast it can go. The club is about fun, fitness and friendship.

The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons in action during 2012. The team had great success on the water and is adding another boat for 2012. New team members are always welcome. submitted photo SUBMITTED

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Coming Events

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Education/Trade Schools

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Shear Talent is looking for full/part-time stylist for chair rental. Drop off resume @ 624 Front St or call 354-3909

Amy Ferguson Institute 2013 Production Proposal Call. Qualified artists interested in directing Nelson Community Opera’s November 2013 production are invited to submit proposals for mounting a work of their choice to the Amy Ferguson Institute Production Committee no later than February 8, 2013. It is the goal of AFI to try to alternate, year to year, between opera and musical theatre. Preference for the 2013 production will be given to a proposal for an opera. All proposals are welcome. For further information contact Marty Horswill at 250 352-2595 or by email at mar-lena@shaw.ca New Paintings by Karen Guilbault at Kootenay Bakery for January Acrylic Painting Classes with Karen Guilbault at Oxygen Studio Feb 16, Mar 2, $50 352-2588

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Obituaries

Richard Charles Cone

Born: May 02, 1931 Passed: December 21, 2012

It is with sad hearts that Murray and Jonathan must announce the passing of their Father. Dad’s pleasure in life seemed to leave him with the passing of his beloved wife Joyce in 2009. In the last 2 years he settled into family life with Jonathan, Rachel & Kaitlyn in Kelowna. He made several trips to Nelson to spend time with Murray and Sam, and to visit family & friends in the area. A Memorial Service will be held in Nelson on Saturday, May 18th, 2013. At this time we would ask those with a story or thoughts to share, to please forward them to us: murrayandsam@gmail.com jrkcone@gmail.com Dad - we keep listening for the sound of your footsteps..... even though we know that you have found a sunny spot in which to relax and ponder. Missing You - Murray & Sam; Jonathan & Rachel and granddaughters Kaitlyn & Ashleigh.

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Joan McPhail Joan McPhail (nee: Hall) entered the world on February 23, 1929 at Mrs. McCree’s Nursing Home in Nanaimo, B.C. She passed away suddenly on December 26, 2012 at the age of 83. She was the only child of Tommy Hall and Isabelle (Hindmarch) Hall. She was predeceased by her Àrst husband Stewart McIlroy (Cst. RCMP) in 1956 and by her parents in later years. Joan grew up on Vancouver Island amongst the Hall and Hindmarch clans. She married Stewart in 1948 and they resided at the RCMP detachment at Shawnigan Lake and then Abbotsford which, sadly, was his last post. With two young daughters to support, Joan moved to Vernon to be near her parents, residing there until 1967. During this time, she was employed as a civilian member of the RCMP (Vernon Det.) and then the Workers’ Compensation Board. In the mid 1960s, she began her career with Avon Products of Canada Ltd., encouraging and inspiring women throughout southeastern B.C. during her 25-year tenure. In 1970, Joan married Gordon McPhail and they resided in Nelson at Willow Point until 2005 when they moved to Grand Forks. Joan and Gordon enjoyed 42 years of marriage, music, fun and laughter. Her time in Nelson was spent on Kootenay Lake, either sunbathing or boating, Àshing, golÀng, gardening, renovating, sewing, knitting, crafting of all sorts, playing bridge, and having fun with family and friends. She loved Palm Springs, spending many winters there, and enjoyed trips across Canada and abroad. Since moving to Grand Forks in 2005, she endured two unsuccessful knee operations, and, though her mobility was impaired and painful, she faced each day with her winning smile and optimism. Through church attendance, several bridge clubs, e[ercise and water Àtness, Sam’s Club and card making classes she lived life to the fullest and, due to her youthful spirit, made many new friends of all ages in Grand Forks. Joan was the centre of life for her family and was well loved by all who knew her. In every heart she touched, in every life she changed and in every thought she inspired, she lives on. Joan is lovingly survived by her husband Gordon McPhail, daughters Susan Martin (Rick) and Margot Brock (Ron), stepson Shane McPhail (Cheryl), 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren which includes extended family members. A family graveside service was held on January 4, 2013 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Forks followed by a Celebration of Life at St. John’s United Church.

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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

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August (Budge) Feller It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family announces the passing of August (Budge) Feller on Wednesday January 9th, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Cheryl, 3 children Budgie (Betsy) Feller of Fernie, BC, Donnie (Angelo) Fontana of Kamloops, BC and D’Arcy (Glenda) Feller of Barriere, BC. 5 amazing grandchildren, Marco (Jennifer) Fontana of Langley, Riis Fontana of Kamloops, Haley Feller of Fernie, Kara Feller of Fernie and Hannah Feller of Barriere. He will also be missed by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Budge was predeceased by his parents August and Yvonne (Billie) Feller, sisters Betty Flewin and Sharon Brewer. Budge was born on May 19th, 1939 in Albert Park, Alberta. His family moved to Nelson, BC in 1943. After attending high school he worked with the Department of Highways surveying. In 1959 he started his machinist apprenticeship with Taylor Pearson Carson and moved to Kamloops in 1959, Ànishing his apprenticeship in 19 2. In July 19 2 Budge started working at Balco Mill as a machinist/mechanic. Budge remained there for 38 years until his retirement in 2001. Budge and Cheryl called HefÁey Creek home for 42 years. Budge’s love for his community showed in the effort he put back into it. He was a member of the HefÁey Creek 9olunteer Fire Department and the HefÁey Creek Community Club. He was on the HefÁey Creek Waterworks for 33 years and was one of the founding members of the HefÁey Creek Gun Club. One of Budge and Cheryl’s passions was black powder shooting along with their many friends within it. Budge looked forward to his daily visits at 1:45pm to the gazebo at the HefÁey Creek store where the Oldtimers of HefÁey Creek gathered for coffee and discussions on how to solve the world’s problems. Budge had a lifelong love of the outdoors and passed this onto his children through the countless Àshing, snowmobiling, camping and hunting trips. Budge and Cheryl celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2012. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:00pm in the Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne St, Kamloops. In lieu of Áowers donations may be made to the ALS Society. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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in Castlegar is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Financial Coordinator. For more information on this posting, please visit our website at; http://www.

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Located under Job Posting: Temporary Exempt Financial Coordinator. Posting closes January 28, 2013. Please,no phone calls. Motivated & Enthusiastic Certiﬁed Dental Assistant Required for busy practice. Experience an asset. Resumes accepted: 201-402 Baker St, Nelson fax: 250-352-2275 drkuiperdental@telus.net PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email: Chrysler@telusplanet.net JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior benefit package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212.

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GRAND FORKS FARMS: Every Wednesday at 402 Baker Street, beside the Full Circle Cafe, Nelson. Grand Forks Gala/Honeycrisp apple juice $13.00/5 litre box. Apples, anjou pears, squash, potatoes and much more. Family friendly prices. Erran Rilkoff 250-442-3514

Grand Forks: basement suite, private entrance with parking space. Two blocks to town, modern, spacious, bright, one bedroom plus large den, washer & dryer incl. $675 per month, plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. Damage deposit & references required. Call 250442-3365.

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Newly reno’d 3 + bdrm lower Fairview, lower duplex N/S avail Feb 1st $1200/m 250 825-4043

Apartment Furnished BEAUTIFUL Furn 1 BR Walk Out in Rosemont. 1000 SF. Hardwood, Carpet. Gas Fireplace, Electric BB. Wifi, yard, patio, garden.W/D NS. Close to bus, Selkirk, school, park. $850 plus utilities Call 250-3540333 or 250-551-1225. sheetsings@juno.com

Misc. for Sale Honda Snow Blower 5 or 6 HP tuned up ready to go on tracks, paid over $2000 asking $800 Call 250-352-2968 leave msg SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmilll. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT Sears 10” Radial Arm Saw $75, Claw Foot Bathtub with fittings offers 250 352-1710 STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100; sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

SIX MILE- Fully Equipped 1 bdrm, $750/m DD$250 util, cable & wi-fi incl 250-777-1146

Duplex / 4 Plex NELSON: Uphill Sunny 2 bdrm wood floors, gas f/p, yard, soaker tub,child friendly NS/NP $1000/mo + Util Avail immed 250-505-2103

Homes for Rent Castlegar North 2 Bdrm Separate walk out basement suite, brand new reno, very clean & bright with all new appliances Fridge, stove, W/D, over the range Micro D/W, No smoking, No pets. $750/mth + utilities Avail Immediately 250-869-5772

Misc. Wanted CASH for OLD postcards, guns, military medals, syphons, bottles, license plates, NWBIT insulators, tins, signs, silver coins (15x), toys, tokens, misc. antiques, Larry, 250 545-7140, sumas@shaw.ca Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Preferably only 1 or 2 responsible individuals to rent Double Wide @ Bonaventure Trailer Park reasonable rent $850/m incl util 505-5335 SMALL, private, pleasant cottage within city limits. Three beds, one bath, deck and yard. Available feb 1st. $1100/ month plus heat. Call James 250-505-7600.

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR The City of Nelson is recruiting for an Office Administrator to work on a Full Time basis in the Operations and Hydro Department. This excluded position requires a Business Administration Diploma from a recognized Institution and 2 years recent related experience in a supervisory role. For more comprehensive information, please visit “Employment Opportunities” at www.nelson.ca. The City of Nelson offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources #101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca Closing Date: January 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

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Cook Golden Life Management, Southern BC’s largest seniors care provider, is seeking a qualified Cook for Lake View Village in Nelson, BC. Check us out at goldenlife.ca/careers and send your resume to careers@glm.ca or fax to 250-489-2673

Automotive Service Technician Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC has an immediate opening for a Certiﬁed Automotive Technician. We are a leader in automotive repair and service and we’re looking to hire and retain the very best. We offer competitive pay, excellent beneﬁts and a great work environment. We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and we’re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential. However, you must have your own tools and safety boots. Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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Recently expanded dental ofﬁce seeking a f/t highly focused, detail-oriented receptionist. Professionalism, thoroughness & friendliness are paramount. Please send resumes to: 250-352-5503 (f) or email: drkellydavidoff@shawbiz.ca

NELSON CIVIC THEATRE SOCIETY IS SEEKING TWO DYNAMIC PEOPLE to manage all aspects of the exciting project to renovate the Civic Theatre, and to provide administrative support for the committees of the Board to ensure the successful delivery of project goals. We are looking for two individuals with complementary skills, including experience in project development and administration, nonprofit organization management, marketing, and fundraising for two half time positions. These positions may be combined as one full time position for the right person. This is a 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal. Salary commensurate with experience.

A full job description is available at www.civictheatre.ca/employment Job-sharing proposals will be considered DEADLINE: Monday, January 21at 5pm. Please submit resume with cover letter stating salary expectations by mail or email to: Hiring Committee Nelson Civic Theatre Society 719 Vernon Street Nelson B.C. V1L 4G3 jobs@civictheatre.ca

Payroll Administration / Accounting We require a highly-proficient, detail-oriented individual with solid experience in payroll and benefits administration and various accounting duties. Along with accounting experience, you must be accurate, at ease with computers, personable, flexible and professional. This is a permanent, part-time position. You will perform duties for our General Motors and Hyundai dealerships and our collision centre. As our businesses grow further, there is opportunity for additional work and advancement. Please send your cover letter and resume, with references, to:

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Sports

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Nelson Star

Kootenay Cup Series

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The Kootenay Cup Series kicked off earlier this month in Rossland at Black Jack Ski Club. The Kootenay Cup is a cross country racing series that travels between ski clubs in the east and west Kootenays. This year Teck corporation has come on board as a premier sponsor for the event and raised the profile for the races. The Kootenay clubs compete for the coveted Kootenay Cup by amassing points from the various races. The initial race of the season in Golden was cancelled for lack of snow and the Rossland race also had to be postponed from December. On Saturday, January 5 action in the form of classic sprint races was at Black Jack. Competitors begin with an individual sprint which seeds them into heats and then the racing proceeds with the top two to three competitors from the heats moving through to semifinals and finals. In peewee girls, Nelson’s Sabien Edney won her heat and proceeded to win gold in the final. Sophie Edney made it through to the A final where she placed third with a bronze medal. In Masters racing, Nelson’s Jacob Dulisse captured bronze in the Men’s 30-49 category while Kim

Poole and George Edney advanced to the A final where they finished first and second respectively in the 50-plus category. Day two of the competition saw more Nelson Nordic racers in attendance. The competition was a mass start free technique (skate skiing) event with varying distances. In peewee boys Seamus Boyd finished fourth and Reece Boulanger was third, bringing home bronze in the midget boys race. Sophie Edney competed in Bantam girls and finished third, capturing the bronze despite a crash in the sprint to the finish. Galen Boulanger captured a very exciting first place gold in the juvenile boys race. Galen was involved in a sprint finish with BC Development Ski Team member Daniel Merlo from Black Jack Rossland, beating him at the finish line. In the Masters Women’s category, Louise Poole captured a solid silver only minutes behind Lesley Beatson from Black Jack. In other action, Kim Poole finished fifth overall in the men’s race, first in the 50-plus category, while Jacob Dulisse was seventh overall followed by John Boulanger in eighth and George Edney in ninth. The Nelson Nordic Ski Club will host the Kootenay Cup Series Race on Sunday, January 27 at the Apex trails south of Nelson.

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Nelson’s Jim Torrans with his trophy rainbow trout caught on Kootenay Lake this month. submitted photo

fish ranging from 10 to 20 lbs. Those were a couple of hot days. I hope to see more of that throughout our winter. What are they biting on? A little bit of everything it seems. When the fishing

has been slow, people are trying every lure in the box. But, when the fish are feeding, it’s the usual suspects that go to work. We’re still catching on Bucktail flies. My favourites are the 203, 210, 215, and 228. Or for those that don’t

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