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ongtime Nelson resident Yosh Tagami mi remembers working for 25 cents an hour building internment shacks on n the Popoff farm near Slocan City. He was 17 and his family would soon move intoo Waterfront facility one of those houses, whichshould measured 14 x 25 feet. be shut down by 2014 when “The first winter was cold with four feet move of city is complete of snow,west and icicles formed inside so we put cardboard from boxes on the walls,�

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Nelson Star Reporter There was no insulation beyond paper and shiplap, andof nothe indoor plumbing.

Construction Nelson area’s Wooden bunkstation beds lay at Pacifi eithercend new transfer near In- of the house with a kitchen the middle. sight Electronics will getinunderway this and is expected to be and The skills and training of Blewett and Beasley fire crews were put to the test Tuesday at the tough to access house fire on Theysummer used a wood stove for cooking operational heating. by Spring 2014.

Cazakoff Road. The suppression team managed to stop the spread into forest and nearby homes.

Kirsten Hildebrand photo Regional Central Koo-green “Rice wasDistrict rationedofand we made Blewett Fire Department says they horses. One dog was lost in the fire tenay staffalfalfa were at Nelson on had aKIRSTEN tea from leaves, � hecouncil says. “We garden also arden and HILDEBRAND don’t know how the fire started as well as some smaller pets. The Monday with an update on the project bought vegetables Douks from Nelson Star the Reporter ABOVE —Even and that an investigation is un- family rescued dogs in Mexico and that will see waste processinghobors facilities who camee in horse horse-driven driven before World War II, derway. after rehabilitating them, adopted A Blewett family lost their moved off the Nelson waterfront for wagons.�

Japanese Canadians them out to new owners.

With several trees, out shelters home to fi re Tuesday aft ernoon. the first time in the City’s history.

Tagami, now 85, was born at like Yosh Tagami A family friend who is in touch and neighbours’ homes close by, Th e fi re started mid aft ernoon RDCK resource recovery manager Genoa Bay on Vancouver Island werewith ďŹ ngerprinted firefighters worked hard to con- with the Lusteds relays what hapa house on Cazakoff Road Mike Morrison said, thoughand the raised de- at at Paldi, a sawmill and photographed the call coming into Blewett fire tain the blaze. Verigin says it pened as fire broke out: Tammy sign phase is still underway, he expects community near Duncan. He for identity cards could have been worse. started seeing smoke and found service at 3:45 p.m. Emergency the new transfer station will offer an had four brothers and two when they 16. were no incidents and flames coming from an outlet in “There response included six pieces of turned improved customer experience. sisters. father Jirosaku, there were no fatalities, nobody her son’s room. By the time she RIGHT — Thouand 24a firefighters. “There will be many design im- Theirequipment millwright, was injured a fall crew got hurt,â€? he says. reached the fire extinguisher, the Help to theinBlewett came provements that will make it easier sands of internees and unablefrom to work, the sonsdepartment Bill and Tammy Lusted shared blaze was too much to contain. thesoBeasley and more efficient for residential cuswere sent to Slocan teenagers.on the scene theirenhome with four children: Then, she started trying to rescue withaspersonnel into they tomers dropping off materials,â€? began Mor- logging City where Willow (18), Reo (17), Ivery (14) pets. the evening trying to put out the rison said. dured primitive living blaze.

They left at 10:30 and Eli (12). They also have severStory continues tothe sightconditions.

Story continues to animals including six dogs and p.m. on Page 3 Story continues to ‘Tagami’ (Tak Toyota al photo) ‘Lack of’ on Page 9 Paul Verigin, chief of the several cats as well as chickens and ‘Community’ on Page 5

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ootenay Literary Competition award winners were announced at a gala event at the Prestige Resort in Nelson on Friday night. Over 200 people attended the free public event, which included readings by the first place winners in five categories and a special guest performance by Calgary poet Sheri-D Wilson.

The Kootenay Literary Competition 2012 Anthology is available for $6.95 at Otter Books.

For more pictures from the event see melissawelsh.com/klc.

This year’s theme for the writing competition was “revolution” and the contest was open to writers across the East and West Kootenays.

The first and second place winners in each category received prize money ($200 for first place, $100 for second), hotel stays, publication in the Kootenay Literary Competition 2012 Anthology and, for the youth, entry into a writing workshop.

The inaugural Richard Carver Award was also handed out at the gala. The award named for a past president of the Nelson and District Arts Council who passed away in 2009 recognizes a Kootenay author in the early stages of his or her career. This year the award went to Rossland author Darcee O’Hearn who writes the children’s book series Legends of the Forest.

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News Slocan Lake Stewardship Society Survey Results In

Majority of Slocan Lake residents prefer peace and quiet Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter

A study of community values on Slocan Lake finds a significant majority of residents want to preserve the area’s tranquility and avoid development on Crown land.

The survey, conducted last September for the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society, also revealed permanent and seasonal residents mostly see eye-to-eye.

“We were surprised both the people who live here fulltime and part-time were on the same page around the need for protecting the water, the waterfront, and the wildness of the lake,” said society president Therese DesCamp, who presented the results to the Regional District of Central Kootenay board last Thursday.

“They’re interested in regulations that will preserve environmentally sensitive areas and want development limited to already inhabited areas.”

Ranking highest among respondents’ values were clean water and healthy ecosystems. Among other key findings, over 70 per cent didn’t support making vacant Crown land along the lakeshore available for private ownership and development.

“There are lakes in the East Kootenay that have 93 per cent developed shorelines,” DesCamp said.

Slocan Lake is exactly the opposite, “and we want to keep it that way because once you get to a certain point there is no recovery of lake ecology.”

Sixty-four per cent felt there should be no houseboating, sea-dooing or jetskiing, or at least less than

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Toll-Free 1-866-763-5550 exTension 701 A survey conducted for the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society reveals that the majority of permanent and Greg Nesteroff photo part-time residents don’t want to see significant change along the lake’s shoreline.

there is now. Forty-three per cent also felt ski boating and wake boating should be reduced or eliminated. Camping and hiking were the only activities a small majority felt could be increased.

There was strong support for maintaining existing public wharves, docks and boat ramps, but mixed results about building new ones, and very little support for private foreshore structures. Nearly half of respondents said more regulation is needed to ensure the lake and foreshore is properly managed.

The findings are intended to help create a lake management plan. New Denver mayor Ann Bunka, who introduced a motion last Thursday to get on with that process, said the results confirmed what many already believed.

“We’ve always felt that’s what the community wanted, and it’s in black and white now. It shows the stewardship society was right and what the councils around the lake felt was [correct].

It reinforced what we’ve all been feeling.”

Bunka also said she was impressed with the 14-member advisory committee that developed the survey.

“We had folks from every walk of life. Every part of our community had a place at that table,” she said.

The survey was distributed in the north Slocan Valley, including Slocan, Silverton and New Denver, and asked 18 questions around values and vision.

Of the 665 qualified responses, 431 came from permanent residents and 234 from seasonal residents

or absentee landowners, a participation rate of about one-third. (Almost 200 surveys were disqualified for a variety of reasons, including being incomplete or filled out by non-residents.)

DesCamp said the survey represented an investment of over $250,000 in grants and volunteer hours.

“A huge number of people have given huge amounts of time to be part of this project,” she said.

She also noted the proposed management plan is a proactive measure, where often such plans are developed in response to pollution or other concerns.

“In other lakes they’re doing catch-up,” she said.

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French Immersion program accepting applications for fall KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Families with students entering Grade 6 this fall are now being asked to consider whether the late French immersion program will be their route of study.

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our programs get an excellent education, but I think there are many parents who see involvement in French immersion as an enhancement,” he says.

Nelson is the only community in the Kootenay Lake school district that offers French immersion. The district has set a limit of 60 students for the program based on its budgeted allowance for the program.

Most years, this 60-student limit isn’t an issue. In the 2011-12 school year, 57 students were enrolled.

“Most people who apply get in,” Leathwood says.

But, there has been an issue in the past when this wasn’t the case. In the 201011 school year, 30 more students applied to French immersion than the program could hold, causing a great deal of upheaval among parents as the school district turned many away.

“There were way more applicants than spaces,” says Leathwood. “We had to find a way, as best we could, to limit it to 60.”

Using a first-come-firstserved model — with applications being date and time stamped after the application period opened — upset those who felt they were at a disadvantage.

“There was a lot of dissatisfaction around that process,” he says. “There were all kinds of issues around getting the applications in a way that was

fair to everybody.”

Since that year, changes have been made regarding information dissemination and the application process based on parental feedback.

“People actually have an opportunity to come to the information meeting to decide and then have two weeks to get their application in. It will give parents an idea of what the program is really about.”

Andy Leathwood Information notices are now sent to Grade 5 parents and students earlier — the beginning of January instead of February — giving them more time to digest the information before applications are accepted.

The parent information meeting is also now held earlier, prior to the application opening date instead of a couple days after applications start being accepted.

This is a good opportunity to determine if French immersion is, in fact, a good fit for the student and family, says Leathwood.

“People actually have an opportunity to come to the information meeting to

decide, and then they have two weeks to get their application in,” he says. “It will give parents an idea of what the program is really about; what the demands are… there are some people who might realize this isn’t the right fit for their kid. It’s better to know ahead of time.”

The district also looked at how applicants are admitted based on extensive research throughout the province.

The provincial standard was adopted.

“The fairest way to do it if we get more than 60 applicants is a lottery,” he says. “Some people were happy with that. Some people weren’t. What I found through this whole thing is we heard every possibility and it’s really impossible to please everybody.”

Leathwood believes the process is a good one and each successive year fine tuning still takes place.

The French immersion meeting will be held January 30 at 7 p.m. at the Kootenay Lake board office at 570 Johnstone Road. For those unable to attend at this time, up-to-date information will be available at sd8.bc.ca after February 1. Applications will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. on February 15 until 3 p.m. on March 28 through email at wmakortoff@sd8.bc.ca, fax at 250-352-6686 or in person at the board office. A lottery will be held on April 5 to establish a waitlist if necessary.

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Girvan will be featured in a rare solo performance called Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home as part of the Nelson Overture Society concert series. She’ll sing works by composers Kurt Weill, George Gershwin, Adam Guettel and Ricky Ian Gordon who blend elements of classical song and musical theatre in their works.

“Each song is a small story told by the vocalist with the accompaniment of a small ensemble,” Girvan explains.

She’ll be joined on stage by pianist Christoph Martens, upright bassist Mark Spielman and her husband/ violinist Don Macdonald.

Though Girvan admits that she’s more comfortable directing than being in the spotlight herself, there’s something that continues to pull her towards performing.

“I enjoy the rehearsals and collaborating with other talented artists,” she says. “The performance the audience sees is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s everything leading up to it that I really love.”

The last time Girvan sang at the Capitol was in her role of Persephone in the locally produced opera KHAOS. It’s more common for her to be there directing the 65-member Corazón

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“I wasn’t born to perform,” she says. “I think I was put on this earth to help other people find their feet in music.”

She says the time she does spend on the stage is a good reminder of just how brave people are who do it regularly.

“I think it makes me a better director to understand that experience and how terrifying it can be,” she says.

Girvan started her musical training as a clarinet major at University of Victoria, which she quickly gave up and switched to a voice major (“I think that made a lot of people in the clarinet world very happy,” she jokes).

She met Macdonald in university and after graduation they moved to Vancouver together where he worked in the film industry

writing music scores and she sang on studio recordings for TV and commercials.

Shortly after the birth of their first son, Gabriel, Macdonald was offered a job teaching music at Selkirk College, which prompted the family to move to Nelson in 1996.

Girvan, having never been to Nelson, expected the move to a small town would be awful for her career — but in fact the opposite was true.

“I had no idea the arts culture that exists here. I was shocked,” she says.

She began teaching private lessons, directing small ensembles and became involved with the Summer Youth Theatre program.

She started Corazón nine years ago, and the success of that program lead to the recent inception of Latido del Corazón for singers who have aged out of the youth ensemble.

Girvan released her first solo CD, Resonance, in 2007 and is currently working on her sophomore album to be released this fall.

Both her sons — Gabriel and Dune — are involved in local theatre. Gabriel will head off to university next year with plans to study musical theatre, but in the meantime Girvan jokes their home studio needs more sound proofing because, “he sings in it non-stop.”

In addition to watching her own kids develop in their craft, Girvan says she’s enjoyed seeing the many alumni of Corazón grow into confident and capable adults.

“I think the music and the skills you gain performing are good practise for everything you would want to do in the world,” she says.

Allison Girvan’s sold out performance at the Capitol Theatre goes this Saturday at 8 p.m.

Community stepping forward for well known family Continued from Page 1 Tammy suffered from smoke inhalation from her time in her burning home.

The children were just coming home from school as the fire was engulfing the house, says the friend. They lost their Christmas presents and grad dress brought from Mexico.

The community of Blewett and beyond is already organizing to help the family in need. Describing the Lusteds as an outgoing crew who is very family orientated, the friend says they are amazing people.

“They’d give you the shirt off their

back,” she says. “Now it’s time for them to get it back tenfold.”

On Facebook a group has been started called “Amazing community of Blewett comes together.” It can be found at facebook.com/groups/461122267275026/.

The group has over 600 members and contains up-to-date information about what the family needs most as they rebuild their lives.

“They are very overwhelmed by the situation and the help that’s coming in,” says the friend.

So far, the family is in need of those very basic things like clothing and toi-

letries. Their wallets including identification were destroyed so cash is very helpful. Most importantly, they need a place to stay that will allow their dogs as Tammy doesn’t want to be apart from them, says the friend.

“She just wants a place where they can all be together,” she says of the family currently staying in a local hotel.

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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

Willow Makortoff,

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Editorial

Friday, January 25, 2013 Nelson Star

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

The cart before the council

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elson’s downtown is our greatest (human built) asset. It’s what sets us apart from other rural burgs and provides the charm to our lakeside setting.

It’s no surprise when issues impacting the core of our community arise, the dialogue is passionate. From patios to buskers to sandwich boards, policy and vision for the downtown is where our leaders earn their keep.

In today’s paper you will find the second part of reporter Megan Cole’s look at the rise of food trucks. It’s a good read and you should check it out on Page 12.

Cole took on this story because of her combined interests in food and politics. This assignment was perfect for her.

In larger communities the food truck craze has taken hold and it has spurred much debate in the offices of decision makers in places like Portland and Vancouver. Though food trucks have not become a regular feature of our landscape, it seems inevitable. We wanted to know how the city and community leaders plan to deal with it.

In today’s story councillor Donna Macdonald tells us the issue is on the radar at City Hall, but not something that has caused much of a stir to date. That could all change in the coming years.

It sounds like council is currently taking on the food truck issue under the task of putting together the Downtown and Waterfront Sustainable Master Plan. We hope they take food trucks seriously.

Food trucks can add new spice to a community’s core. By offering a diversity of dishes, the consumer is well served and visitors to our area have even more dining options. The biggest danger in getting too excited about food trucks is the risk of making life more difficult for brick-and-mortar restaurant owners. Those who have planted deep roots in the community and have been contributing to our all-season vibrancy for a long time.

Food trucks are a growing part of North American culture and it doesn’t look like they are driving off anytime soon. Community leaders and business owners need to find solutions that work for everybody. Rather than reacting, it’s time for creative thinking.

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.

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Time doesn’t change a winter scene in the Kootenay. This photo of a snow covered creek could have been taken Thursday, but was photographed by James Hamilton “Jimmy” Allen (August 17, 1878 - December 25, 1969) in the 1930s.

A local photographer, Allen opened a photofinishing business in 1919, which he later developed into Allen’s Art Shoppe located at 505 Baker Street.

MLA Column — Michelle Mungall

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Voices heard, action taken

t’s no secret that when people work together, they have the ability to accomplish great things. In our fast-paced world, however, we often forget that it also takes time.

Over the last month, I have been reminded of both after reading some key news stories. These stories show our local successes when standing up for what we know is right. They show how we work together, and that over time we achieve our goals.

First, I was elated to read that Andersen Gardens is now open to tenants moving in. This important housing development for seniors and adults with disabilities will provide stable, secure and affordable roofs over the heads of people in our community.

We didn’t get here without some advocacy

though. For years, the Nelson Committee on Homelessness, Canadian Mental Health Association and members of the community called for this housing and worked to make it happen. When the Liberal government was dragging its heels in 2009, I rose in the Legislature to ask why, and sent video letters to the minister a year later asking again for his commitment.

And now people are moving in because we all worked to make it happen.

The fight for Glacier and Howser creeks is another great example. The proposal to dam these two creeks for hydro power at inflated costs to the ratepayers found no traction among the vast majority of locals.

The West Kootenay EcoSociety educated us about what was going on.

We spoke out en mass.

Five hundred letters were collected from my Nelson meeting, adding to the 500 filing into the Environmental Assessment Office — we showed record level opposition for this privatepower-project.

After four-and-a-half years, the final nail sealed the project’s coffin last month when the EAO wrote that the review was terminated because the proponent did not address our concerns.

Another example is 24/7 ER services at Kaslo’s hospital. When the Interior Health Authority gave notice in September that services would be reduced, my office was flooded with your calls.

Four hundred residents attended a meeting with the IHA and spoke up for their health care needs. I wrote a letter to the minister and had several phone meetings with IH staff.

So did Kaslo’s mayor and the RDCK Area D director. We all had the same message of keeping 24/7 care.

A January 21 Nelson Star article shows the success of our work. The IHA has committed to keep 24/7 ER services in Kaslo and work towards a sustainable model so that it isn’t on the chopping block again.

Looking ahead, I know we will have future successes. We’re working together for a Jumbo Wild, improved health care, fair electoral boundaries, food security, local economic development, and so much more. And I have no doubt that over time, we will be celebrating our achievements.

Michelle Mungall is the NDP MLA for the NelsonCreston riding. Her column is featured once a month

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Letters to the Editor

Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.

The politics of kid’s hockey

With two hockey playing brothers, I have definitely spent my fair share of time shivering in hockey rinks, filling shifts for my parents, being the “chauffeur” to practice, and listening to all of the lovely hockey controversies that arise. Despite this conception, I took a break from the pre-exam cram and was once again cheering on my youngest brother playing the Canadian game this past weekend.

He is only nine-years-old and in atom, so I was slightly aghast at the idea that there is currently an A team and a B team. In my opinion, this is ridiculous. Rep hockey starts at the next stage (pee wee), and at this age, development is vital and incredibly important in comparison to the competition aspect.

Thinking back to my personal involvement in sports during this period, I remem-

ber idolizing those high calibre or A ranked players and aspiring to reach their level of play. I achieved this through playing with them, copying their moves and learning

High quality players must learn to teach and inspire, for it is a skill that will need to be present regardless of what team they play for.

from them — not just watching them. Although these atom teams do practice in unison on occasion, I firmly believe that playing with each other would be substantially beneficial to both the “higher” level players and those in a developing stage.

No matter what team one gets placed on, there will always be inequality in terms of skill. This is called diversity. High quality players must learn to teach and inspire, for it is a skill that will need to be present regardless of what team they play for. Those less skilled are not always going to stay that way unless their development is continuously hindered by placing them with others who are similar, rather than with inspirational and skillful players.

Therefore, get rid of this system of A and B teams for atom hockey. Let the kids wait a year or two, for then the intense competition will really begin.

To become a star, one must be placed in the sky with other stars rather than being tethered to the ground.

Ameeta Bhabra Nelson

The politics of Michelle Mungall

Re: MLA column of January 11, 2013.

The Nelson Star should read Ms. Mungall’s column before publishing it. This most recent piece is purely an ad campaign “civil” or otherwise. Not one paragraph was devoted to her work on our behalf. Her contribution to the editorial page merely attempted to lift her party and disparaged the liberals.

Another issue I have with Michelle Mungall’s column is her use of the word “local” when describing her chocolate purchases. As

a free enterprise minded type, I fully support “local” business ventures (including chocolate making) and buy locally when the value is present. Ms. Mungall however, uses this “local” term in order to elicit politically correct support from Nelsonites. The cocoa, sugar, etc. used in chocolate production is imported and has no measurable enviromental or economic benefit locally.

Paul Van Caeseele Nelson

SLUGS. To the driver that ran into my grey car in front of Nelson’s Save-On store shortly after nine in the morning of Christmas Eve and took off without leaving anything accepting responsibility for the damage they did. And more slugs to the people that saw it happen and condoned that driver’s actions by saying nothing. All it would have taken is a note on the windshield or a call to the police.

all that history and habitat and balance and character anyway?

HUGS. Many hugs to the young lady that turned in a purse to Mark’s Work Wearhouse on January 5. It is so nice to know that honesty is still alive and well.

Thank you very much and please know how much you and your actions are appreciated. - Grateful

HUGS. To Kootenay Co-Op, Save-On-Foods, Ellison’s Market and Canada Safeway for their generous donations to the Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club’s bath bomb fundraiser. We made $415 profit! Thank you.

SLUGS. To all those responsible for defacing our Rosemont cul-de-sac. Thanks so much for whacking a proud and significant cedar tree to plant a pole to feed a duplex where a glade used to be. Who needed

HUGS. To the angel who continues to provide my mother with friendship, generosity and kindness. Not sure what we would do without your support and unselfish gift of your time.

HUGS. To the nurses, anesthesiologist, and gynecologist at the Nelson hospital for making my first minor operation not so scary and making me feel at home, I really appreciate all your hard work :) - Thankful teen

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.

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Nelson Star

Business

New Owners Take Over at Reo’s

An independent video store that bucks a trend

The Nelson Knights of Columbus are seeking nominations to recognize an individual who has made the greatest contribution through volunteerism.

Nomination forms and cover letter are available at Nelson City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Sonja’s China Cabinet.

Nominations close at 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2013

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Kootenay Lake Levels January 23, 2013

For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service.

Reo’s video store has been a cornerstone of the Nelson area’s entertainment scene for many years. The new owners plan to keep it that way.

Kirsten Hildebrand photo KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Watching movies was something that new Reo’s video store owners Queen’s Bay: Present level: 1743.91 ft.

Park and Mary Cowin have always 7 day forecast: Down 0 to 3 inches. loved to do — even when it meant 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft. firing up their generator at their off-the-grid home.

Nelson: Present level: 1743.68 ft.

The couple lived rurally above 7 day forecast: Down 0 to 3 inches.

Glade where they farmed and Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more raised their children with power information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit from a gas propane generator. www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

“We’d fire that on at 4 o’clock in the winter and put a Reo’s video on,” said Park. “Being a farmer you’re not working as much and in between skiing, what do you want to do? Watch a movie.”

That was back in the day when the $500 OFFstore’s namesake Reo RocheFREE E FREE FREE Offer expires Octoberleau 15th, A SET OF2008owned the store. Park talks of HEARING EA G AID D ARING HEARING the DIGITAL special deal made at the Nelson HECK AN & CH EVALUATION CLEAN HEARINGvideo AIDS store where the family was given a stack of shows for an extended rental — customer service was always something special about Reo’s, he says.

Quality Hearing...For Life Brad Meulenbeld, M.Sc.,R. Aud(C), FAAA “We plan to continue with the Dynamic Hearing Solutions Nelson Medical Associates Clinic info@dynamichearingsolutions.ca excellent customer service that this www.dynamichearingsolutions.ca 806 Vernon St. Nelson, B.C. store provides,” he says. “We realize 1-877-426-0079 to have a store like this, of which there’s a dwindling number, you have to provide more than just a Professional Hearing Services About Dynamic Hearing Solutions FREE movie and that is the service.”

HEARING Dynamic Hearing Solutions is • Hearing evaluation & consultation In December, Park and Mary proud to serve the needs of the EVALUATION took over Reo’s from Paul and • Precision fit digital hearing aids Kootenay region and is 100% Megan Osak, owners since 2001.

• 90 day risk free trial period locally owned and operated. Our The Cowins moved into Nelson a • 2 year repair & 1 year loss warranty $500 OFF commitment to better hearing is few years ago and as they approach • Prescription adjustments for life enhanced by our line of digital A SET OF retirement age, it was time to deproducts that are on the leading • All make hearing aid repair lab DIGITAL AIDS cide, “do we retire or do we keep edge of hearing aid technology.

• Custom hearing protection on going,” he says.

Our convenient location with Our Guarantee: • Hearing aid accessories & batteries “Being 65 doesn’t really mean personalized service only adds to With expert care you can • Assistive listening devices & phones the effectiveness of the hearing anything. I am going to blow by succeed with hearing • WorksafeBC Network & Veterans care we can give you and your aids. Begin a no-risk that without any problem,” says trial period to see what family.

Park, considering himself vital and you’ve been missing.

“90 day money back guarantee”. healthy. “It’s no reason to stop doing Our goal is to help you to “0% fi nancing and payment plan options available” what I am interested in — which is achieve quality hearing working.” .... For Life!

Deciding they were not ready for

a life of leisure, Reo’s was, “the right fit for us,” says Park.

Owning a video store isn’t the right fit for many these days with the rise of online downloading and the fall of big chains like Blockbuster, Movie Gallery and Rogers, says Park.

“Obviously we had to factor that in, but this business is really well supported by the community. It’s a healthy business. Over the next few years there is plenty of financial room to manage… We think Reo’s is here to stay. The fact that the big guys are gone is actually good because now we can specialize. And offer the customer something that they will not find on Netflix.”

Paul Osak agrees. As he leaves the store, a second home for over 12 years, he is most proud of Reo’s position as a relevant and integral piece of the fabric of the broader Nelson community.

“Reo’s was and still is a busy destination retail location. Even in 2012, we performed over 75,000 transactions and rented out in excess of 150,000 movies. So, even in this age of free (illegal) downloading and multiple distribution mediums, Reo’s is still a vibrant and busy movie rental store,” he says.

He purchased Reo’s from Rocheleau shortly after arriving in Nelson. It seemed like destiny, says Osak, who studied film in university and was introduced to it at a very young age.

“I remember going to Chaplin films, musicals, watching the Sunday afternoon war films and dusters with my dad, so I was exposed to all genres of film very early from on,” he says.

At 52, Osak is ready to pursue new passions — something which really speaks to who he is.

Story continues on Page 9

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News

Lack of composting an issue Continued from Page 1 The new 22-acre site, purchased by the RDCK in 2011, is located at the end of Insight Drive, five kilometres outside Nelson.

A couple councillors expressed concern about the increased cost for the City to have its garbage trucks driving further to deliver loads to the landfill.

Councillor Bob Adams, however, thought the benefits would be worth it.

“There will be far less traffic on Lakeside Drive,” he pointed out. “Currently there’s about 200 vehicles per day going to and from the transfer station.”

The existing transfer station will be closed and the land remediated for other uses.

Morrison noted there will still be bins for recycling drop off within city limits, though a location has yet to be determined.

Councillor Donna Macdonald was disappointed not to see composting included in the plan for the new transfer station.

Morrison said a commitment was made to people living near the site that there wouldn’t be active composting at the transfer station due to concerns with pests and odour. The lawn and yard waste collected will be shipped to Salmo for composting.

“We’re not going to take on [composting of kitchen scraps] ourselves, but there is a provision in our plan to provide support to an outside group if they want to organize that service,” Morrison said.

Councillor Paula Kiss brought up the need for a free store at the transfer station, where people can drop off materials that could be reused.

But Morrison said the transfer station is too busy to provide such a service.

“All the materials that go to the free store need to be inspected by staff,” he said. “There isn’t time for that in Nelson, where staff have several hundred vehicles per day coming on and off the site.”

New provincial regulation will change recycling’s bottom line Changes to provincial recycling regulations mean that by May 2014 municipalities will no longer pick up the tab for residential recycling programs like the blue bag collection in Nelson.

Instead the companies who produce product packaging and printed paper (including the newspaper you’re reading) will take over financial and administrative responsibility for end-of-life disposal of the materials.

RDCK resource recovery manager Mike Morrison said this won’t change the level of collection service for Nelson residents — there will still be curbside recycling.

But it will change who pays for it, and may lead to a private company taking over the recycling collection if it can provide the service for a lower cost

Continued from Page 8 He believes the store is in good hands.

“For Reo’s to continue to move forward, it needs an injection of new energy as we enter the twilight stage of the video store. Park and Mary are very excited about this opportunity, and I think with their energy and new ideas, they will accomplish great things and carry on the legacy left behind by both Reo and me,” he says.

Mary, also an artist, is the film buff filling Osak’s shoes. An expert in older movies even as far back as the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s, she also has extensive knowledge in dramas from the ‘60s through ‘80s, says Park of his slightly more modest wife.

“She’s amazing,” describes Park. “She’ll take people into those stacks and find them what they want. She’s a real strong point in the business because she knows movies.”

Park and Mary have extensive business experience as well. Producing veggies on their Glade farm, they added value to their products by selling herbs and pastes distributed to restaurants and stores province-wide. They were also involved with the Kootenay Co-op with Park serving on the board as the store decided

than the City.

A non-profit society called Multi-Material British Columbia will set a “market clearing price” which producers will pay local governments (or a private organization) for the collection of recyclable materials.

Morrison said if the market clearing price offered isn’t enough to cover the current cost of collecting recycling, it may make sense to get out of the recycling business and leave it to a private company.

“We’ll have to wait and see what’s offered,” he said. “There are a lot of unknowns at this point.”

The current contract for curbside recycling in Nelson comes up for renewable in November, but Morrison hopes to postpone signing an agreement until the new provincial policy comes into effect.

— Sam Van Schie

it was time to go organic with their produce.

“At my age now, we were looking for something that wasn’t so labourious,” he says. “This is totally different than the food business, but still you’re running a crew, purchasing and selling, organizing and providing customer service. The standards are the same.”

The Cowins are keen to build upon the extensive library at the store, bringing in more European films and filling the library with other movies Mary’s fond of. And she thinks Nelson is the type of audience that appreciates this.

“Seeing how video stores are closing down everywhere. We’ve got a good following and that’s to do with our service for sure and our selection of movies. We’re excited about it and we want to expand on this,” she says.

One way Reo’s has adapted was the building of the private theatre upstairs. Osak reports the theatre getting busier every month and in November, it was rented 16 times. Mary says they want to expand on this as well, another way to make it as the movie market changes.

Reo’s is located at 607 Front Street. For more information on rentals or booking the theatre space call 250-352-7422.

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Hens & Bees

Open House Wednesday January 30, 2013 6:30pm - 9:00pm presentations from 7:00 - 7:30 pm @ City Hall - Council Chambers 2nd Floor - 310 Ward Street

We are seeking community feedback on the possibility of permitting the keeping of hens and bees within the City. Currently neither the keeping of hens nor bees are permitted.

This is an opportunity for information to be shared and feedback provided. The regional Apiary (Bee) Inspector and a local expert on bear issues will be making presentations.

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Calendar

Community Organizations Try speed dating at Spiritbar on Friday, January 25 at 8 p.m.

The registration fee is $25, with proceeds going to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. To register call Deb at 250-509-0273.

Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band presents Burns Night on Saturday, January 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Eagle Hall, 641 Baker Street. The night will feature entertainment, traditional Burns Night faire, bagpipes, drums and dancing. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $28 or $14 for children under 10. Reservations required. Call Heather at 250-825-9418 to book your spot.

The winter edition of The Locavores’ Feast is Saturday, January 26 at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper is at 6 p.m.

Nelson Nordic Ski Club hosts a full moon ski on Saturday, January 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. Bring a headlamp and friend. There will be a bonfire and hot dogs to roast at the Euphrates Shelter.

Non-members welcome. Night ski rates apply.

The Nelson Civic Theatre Society is throwing the doors open to the Civic-curious on Sunday, January 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. Those who haven’t been in the theatre since the last time the projector rolled will want to see the space now: how far we’ve come, where we’ve yet to go, and all about opportunities to help.

Annual winter Rail Trail Ski Day is Sunday, January 27 from noon to 2 p.m. This year the bonfire and refreshments will be found at about two kilometres north of the Passmore trailhead.

West Kootenay EcoSociety is chartering a bus for a one-day, there-and-back trip to Kelowna to show opposition to the Enbridge pipeline on Monday, January 28. The bus will leave Nelson at 6 a.m., picking up people in Castlegar and Grand

Forks, and returning at about 10 p.m. that evening. The cost for participants will be $30 each for the trip. Anyone interested can call 250-354-1909 or email at info@ecosociety.ca.

Join Walk in Peace, a silent ‘circle walk’ beginning at Lakeside Park gates on Monday January 28 and Thursday, January 31 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. both days. Walk at your pace, alone or together. Come and go as you wish. Explore the steps you take in your life and world. A Peace

By Piece initiative.

Nelson Public Library is holding its first Teen Book Club. Join us Wednesday, January 30 at 3:30 p.m. for a discussion of our first book, The Hunger Games.

Snacks provided. Free. We have some copies to borrow! Contact Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or 250-505-5683 for more information.

Teck Kootenay Cup series event No. 5 will be at Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Sunday, January 27. Register at zone4.ca by January 25 to take part in this cross country ski race. All ages and ability levels welcome.

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

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people who understand what you are talking about.

West Kootenay Francophone Association fifth annual winter carnival Friday, February 1 at Trafalgar middle school from 7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the season with broomball, dancing, crafts, winter games and music. All are welcome.

Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary bake sale is Friday, February 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Kootenay Lake Hospital. There will be delicious homemade baking, bread, cookies, cakes, etc. A good time to stock up on your baking or buy a special treat for your Valentine.

Come to a public meeting about Smart Meters on Sunday, February 3, 2 p.m. at Slocan Park Hall (next to the Co-op store in Slocan Park). Hear the unvarnished truth about Smart Meters and Fortis’ “meshed-grid networks” with guest speaker Jerry Flynn, a retired Canadian Armed Forces officer from Kelowna who specialized in electronic warfare.

Admission by donation ($5 suggested).

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250352-7078 weekday afternoons.

West Kootenay Family Historians Society will be honouring BC’s first Family Day by hosting a genealogy educational event with exhibits on Monday, February 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Forum next to City Hall (101–445 13th Avenue, Castlegar). Discover how to start your family tree.

Workshops Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free work-

shops. The topic for Saturday, January 26 is “Chicken 101.”

Thinking of raising chickens?

Everything you need to know for raising chickens; from meat birds to egg layers.

practice and specific goals. The course will be taught by Lou Lynn and Helen Sebelius, local experts in the field. Register at slocanvalleyarts.ca or by calling Jo Brown at 250-226-7792.

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.

Fundraisers 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. Preregister online at walkformemories.com.

The Alzheimer’s Society is offering a six week series in Nelson on Thursdays from 1 to 3, starting January 31. This specialized course called “Shaping the Journey: Living with dementia” is an educational program designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia as well as a care-partner family member, or friend. Registration required. For details contact Julie Leffelaar at jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org or 250-365-6769.

One Billion Rising is an empowering dance workshop/fundraiser to bring awareness to violence against women. Workshops on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Self Design High. Includes women’s self defence, belly dance, folk fusion, hip hop and capoeira. Everyone is welcome and classes are open to all levels. The cost is sliding scale: $5 to $15 per class or $30 for the full day. All proceeds go to the Nelson Women’s Centre.

“Art Means Business” is a twoday instructional workshop for West Kootenay visual artists and craftspeople wishing to focus on the business side of running their practice. It will be held in Slocan City on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 with an optional personal consultation with the instructors by appointment on Friday, February 22 in Appledale to discuss your

L.V. Rogers secondary school 2013 graduating class is holding a bottle drive on Saturday, February 9 beginning at 10 a.m. If you have bottles to donate, call 250-551-1777.

Casting call Actor casting call for Nelson Youth Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland. Youth actors will rehearse one or two afternoons a week from February to April. Beginners are welcome to join Nelson Youth Theatre’s keen, fun group of returning cast members. For more info contact jeff@ forstmedia.ca.

Call for submissions Touchstones Nelson is accepting submissions for its inaugural Members’ Show and Sale. This juried exhibition is aimed at supporting and celebrating artwork by museum members. Work in all mediums is encouraged. For detailed submission guidelines, visit touchstonesnelson.ca/exhibitions. All submissions must be received by Tuesday, February 5, at 5 p.m. Email exhibitions@ touchstonesnelson.ca or call Rod Taylor or Jessica Demers at 250352-9813.

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There will be some short presentations during the afternoon, opportunities for Q & A, tours of course, and what would a theatre be without popcorn?

Building a theatre comes hand in hand with building community — and that hand-holding needn’t be consigned to the back row. That becomes even easier when they have rows.

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Feature In the second part of our in-depth look at the rise of food trucks, Megan Cole looks at the impact an increase in the mobile eateries may have in Nelson and what community leaders feel must be done to ensure the playing field is level for brick-and-mortar restaurants cemented in our community

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MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

pending several months working at a heliski operation, Lesley Clint and David Havemann were looking for a way to connect with the Nelson community through the spring and summer.

While making trips back and forth to Spokane, they noticed an old Wonder Bread delivery truck parked on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it.

Intrigued by the growing food truck trend, the pair decided to buy and modify it so they could prepare and sell food from it.

Soon, Havemann and Clint were busy selling food to the crowds at the Starbelly Jam Music Festival in Crawford Bay and even to the masses at MarketFest on Baker Street.

“We finished building it two days

before Starbelly Jam,” said Clint.

“That was the one festival we did and the rest of the summer we [parked at the Canadian Wholesale Club parking lot].”

The unofficial name of their truck may be Wanda the Wonder Van, but the pair drew on the nostalgia of the Muppets’ famed song Manamana to name their business.

Clint and Havemann signed an agreement with the property owner.

They sold four noodle dishes (three of which were gluten-free) until they packed up for the season to head back to work in the snow.

Even though the response from customers was positive, they said getting the truck up and running was a challenge.

“There were a lot of hoops to jump through to get the truck built,” said Clint. “There were a lot of permits and licenses. We had to put in a fire Story continues on Page 13

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Continued from Page 12 suppression system, which we didn’t know about.”

“There wasn’t one person we could talk to to find out what we needed,” said Havemann. “There wasn’t a website or something for us to find the information. We had to learn it all bit by bit.”

As customers came to Manamana throughout the summer, Clint and Havemann started hearing more and more people say, “I’m thinking of opening a food truck.”

“On the one hand we want to encourage them because it’s exciting, but on the other hand we wonder how many Nelson can handle. But I think there is room for more,” said Clint.

“I think people want to try new food and they like the casualness of food trucks,” said Havemann. “It’s hard to say if Nelson is big enough to support many more. When we started we found out Whitewater was opening theirs and got a little worried because now there are three of us in town.”

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ver-saturation of the market is not a new problem to the restaurant industry, but with food carts popping up in Vancouver, the BC Restaurant and Food Service Association is saying enough is enough.

In November, a dozen Vancouver brick and mortar restaurant owners presented letters to city hall after the City announced 30 new licenses would be granted for food carts in 2013.

“That attitude is completely arrogant and out of touch,” said BC Restaurant and Food Service Association CEO and president Ian Tostenson.

“For them to recklessly keep licensing them without taking review of the 110 or so we have now is stupid.”

Tostenson said he is not opposed to food carts, but said the City’s approach to licensing and policy toward the trucks is hurting Vancouver’s brick and mortar restaurants.

The majority of Vancouver’s food trucks are located in the downtown core, which is already saturated with sitdown restaurants, pubs and grab-and-go establishments.

With food trucks offering similar food options to the grab-and-gos, Tostensen said the brick and mortar owners are feeling the pinch.

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Councillor Donna Macdonald says food trucks are on the radar at City Hall and anticipates more discussion in the future.

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“There is a proximity issue and an encroachment issue,” he said. “If you look at the economics, in Vancouver a food cart pays $1,200 a year for a license and a restaurant that serves grab-and-go pizza could be paying as little or as much as $30,000 a year in property taxes. It’s a huge cost difference. We understood that two years ago, but the problem is now they are so close and there are so many of them that they are hurting those brick and mortar restaurants and we don’t think that’s fair.”

NELSON ISSUES FEW… FOR NOW

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ven though Nelson may only be home to less than a handful of food trucks during the summer, Food Carts USA, which builds and manufactures food trucks (including the new Whitewater truck) said they have more orders for the Nelson area.

But with the trend emerging in the Kootenays comes concern from the brick and mortar restaurants.

Nelson city councillor Donna Macdonald said the City has received one complaint from a restaurant owner about a food truck.

“In that case the truck was parked on private property in a properly zoned location, so there was nothing really the City could do about that. I would imagine as food trucks pop up it would be the street ones that will become of more interest.”

The City has been developing plans for sustainability and vitality downtown and Macdonald said she could see food carts being addressed first in working groups for the Downtown and Waterfront Sustainable Master Plan.

“If there are more trucks

on order, we will see it at council sooner rather than later,” she said “We will definitely have to give it some careful thought. There would have to be careful consideration given around parking, because parking is limited downtown.”

Instead of having food carts take up street parking spots, Macdonald suggested the carts park in clusters similar to the model adopted in Portland. She said possible homes for the clusters could be areas like the lower part of the Hendryx Street garden or in the new public squares the city is looking develop.

“I think it is workable, but we’ll need to look at how to do it so we aren’t damaging other businesses or the energy downtown,” she said.

Currently as part of the City of Nelson’s mobile vending and sales policy, vendors should not sell any of the same menu items or merchandise during the same hours as other retailers or operators within 45 metres of the licensed area where the vehicle is parked.

Vendors in Nelson are also required to have business licenses and health permits.

For food trucks like Bite, owner Joscelyn Harris said she pays a square foot fee for the space of the parking spots in addition to hydro and grey water.

While it may be the cost that interests people to become involved in the food truck movement, it’s the economics that concern brick and mortar restaurants.

“I think food carts are probably a bit of a concern for existing restaurants,” said Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson.

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NelsoN daybreak rotary club recommeNds these great reads: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

A Parrot’s Life by Arlen Cohen The Story of Hollly and Ivy by Rumer Godden The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams The Golden Spruce by John Vallant Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan Bel Canto by Ann Patchet The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye Repatriated by Adriaan van Dis The Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent 5 Smooth Stones by Ann Fairbairn Something Fierce by Carmen Aguirre Taipan by James Clavell

Nelson reads Nomination Form Author’s Name _____________________________________________ Book Title _________________________________________________ Category: (check one) Children’s book Young Adult book Adult Fiction Adult Non-Fiction Tell us why this book is a great read: _____________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ *your nomination may be published in the Nelson Star

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

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Pura Vida Fundraiser Set for February 1

A night of Latin culture and contribution

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For Pura Vida Foundation founder Nathan Beninger and those who’ve supported him along the way, the dream of building a bigger shelter for young girls in Peru is close to becoming a reality.

Pura Vida means “pure life” in Spanish. The foundation was established in 2005 after Beninger, a photographer, first travelled to Peru to capture its natural beauty. Struck by the tragedy of young girls being exploited and abused, he decided to stay in Cusco to do what he could to make a difference.

Nathan said child prostitution is on the rise due to such extreme poverty that families are selling their children.

“We are literally changing their life path from severe abuse, prostitution, living on the street… we’re changing these kids’ lives in a way that is unbelievable… but here it’s more evident because they’re living with us and we’re seeing how we’re changing their lives little by little,” he said.

With the goal of setting up a larger facility, he’s been able to help up to five girls at a time in the shelter where he lives with his wife and young daughter.

Marni Beninger is Nathan’s sister and as she helps organize the annual Pura Vida fundraiser in Nelson, she’s happy to report land has been secured and

Pura Vida Foundation founder Nathan Beninger (left) at last year’s gala funSamuel Dobrin photo draising event.

building will begin this year on the shelter they’ve always wanted.

“We really are so lucky here,” says Marni. “It’s just so much easier here for us to access help. After travelling there to see my brother and seeing the extreme poverty, it was a real eye opener.”

The well-supported Pura Vida Foundation fiesta is being held on Friday, February 1 with funds raised going toward the new building. Marni says it will be an exceptional night of Peruvian culture.

“It will be a really fun evening with everything set up like a Latin American street fair,” she says.

At the food stations set up, people can expect delicious

Continued from Page 13 “Restaurants pay a lot of high overhead and they pay relatively high taxes. There are lots of costs associated with a brick and mortar operation. I know that becomes really challenging if someone sets up relatively close to where they are.

“There are a lot of restaurants in town that are already set up and although food carts can add some vibrancy and colour to a community, I know it can also cause some grief with existing businesses.”

But the owner of Portland’s Fifty Licks ice cream truck, Chad Draizin, said no one is getting rich in the food truck world.

“I don’t know if it’s a fair argument that food cart owners have an unfair advantage,” said Draizin. “In Portland, with a food cart you can really only make good money for three months of the year because of the rain.

You might break even if you serve hot food…

With restaurants, people still have to eat. They can go indoors and the amount of money

foods including crepes and fajitas. There will also be live and silent auctions on donated items. Nathan is also putting together a video where he’ll talk about his work and the foundation’s plans.

Marni says Latin dancing, including teaching of the tango, will round out the night.

“That was probably the highlight of the night last year,” she says. “People had fun trying a few steps. We have really great instructors and they break it down well.”

Tickets are $60 and are available at Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness, 204 Victoria Street. More information is available by phone 250-3523280 or by email at puravidafoundation@shaw.ca.

there is so much greater than a food cart.”

Of the 400 to 600 food carts in Portland, Draizin said only a handful have made a name for themselves.

According to Portland’s Food Cartology document, while food carts have helped improve the economic situation of local residents and businesses, and enhance a community’s quality of life, there are only a few examples of businesses that began as carts and successfully moved to storefront locations.

“I think what happened was food carts were popping out from under the rubble of double-digit unemployment rates,” said Alma Flores who participated in the creation of Food Cartology. “These were options for low income, middle income and even high income people who had recently lost their jobs and didn’t have any other options in their mind. It afforded them an opportunity to try out something new and different at an affordable rate.”

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Where in the World? >>

War dominates news The year 1943 will be explored through the column over the next year. Seventy years ago, the Second World War is dominating the news.

Dateline January 1, 1943

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xpressing the hope that the visitors would fill the empty chairs of Nelson men and women now on service, and that they would not only find a place in the homes but in the hearts of their hosts and hostesses, Mayor N.C. Stibbs extended a welcome to 100 airmen from Medicine Hat, Claresholm and McLeod. He hoped that they would return again.

They are members of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan and include British airmen, Australians and New Zealanders. The airmen are in Nelson for New Year’s leave and the city is wide open to them. They were guests last night at dances and other functions. Dozens of private parties are planned for them.

Dateline January 1, 1943

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single complaint — that of a housewife who stated that her butter ration was not sufficient for her needs — has been received so far by the Ration Board for Nelson District. The lady’s difficulty could not be solved by the Board. From today on, the Board will be able to issue temporary ration sheets for men of the armed services home on leave, or for visitors from the United States.

Previously men and women on leave were supposed to receive special ration coupons before leaving for home, but many failed to do so. Henceforth local boards will issue the coupons.

Dateline January 4, 1943

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ire caused $250 damage to a kitchen lean-to and kitchen at 1814 Stanley Street Sunday night. The fire department found the lean-to interior ablaze and the fire spreading to the kitchen, while the ceiling was endangered and the smoke filled attic was threatened. Two lines of small hose were used to extinguish the fire. Hot ashes placed in a cat’s box in the lean-to caused the fire.

The box was of cardboard and the ashes burned through the floor of the lean-to, then caused a fire which spread out and up. There was no insurance.

Dateline January 23, 1943

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hat Nelson and district has been in the grip of an old-fashioned winter for better than a week, and that the West Arm is bridged with an ice sheet for the first time in six seasons, is not exactly news to residents, but may now be published over a temporary relaxing of the censorship rules by Ottawa.

A 52 degree (F) plunge in less than three full days is part of the story that can now be set down in black and white. On Sunday the mercury dipped to 6 below zero (F) with the

lake frozen over except for a few areas of open water, and early Monday it was down to 13 below (F). This is the third lowest temperature ever to have been recorded in Nelson, as far as known.

The other low temperatures were 18 below in 1908 and in February 1937, 17 below.

In the last 10 days there has been a snowfall of 33 inches, of which 16.75 inches fell last Wednesday.

Dateline January 30, 1943

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ost notable event in the Slocan-New Denver-Kaslo area in the past year was the influx of the Japanese from the coast directed by the British Columbia Security Commission. The general manager of Interior Housing took responsibility of construction and the many problems arising from the various projects.

The points selected for housing sites for the evacuees were Slocan City, New Denver, Rosebery, Sandon and Kaslo, each being chosen with due regard to available housing accommodations, climate, and to them any details relative to the welcome of the Japanese people with a minimum of discomfort and inconvenience to the resident population. An enormous strain put upon the commission staff to accommodate these people, who under the exigencies of war time emergency were forced to evacuate their domiciles and to settle down for the duration in strange surroundings.

Workshop helps business side of creativity SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Visual artists and craftspeople looking to take their career to the next level can look no further than the Slocan Valley for leading edge professional development.

The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council and the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council are pleased to present a two-day instructional workshop for West Kootenay visual artists and craftspeople wishing to focus on the business side of running their practice. It will be held in Slocan on February

23 and 24 with an optional personal consultation with the instructors by appointment on February 22 to discuss your practice and specific goals.

The Professional Development Workshop for Visual Artists and Craftspeople is a highly respected course taught by two experienced local artists and educators, Lou Lynn and Helen Sebelius. Together, they have been offering the course through Kootenay School of the Arts and other art institutions, with outstanding results.

They are widely regarded as being among Canada’s foremost independent experts in the

field of marketing art and craft.

The course is available to visual artists and craftspeople of all levels, on a first come, first served basis. The fee is $90 for both days and $120 with the 45 minute personal consultation.

Class times are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, and will be held in the library of W.E. Graham Community School. Wireless Internet is available. Local accommodation is available.

Sign-up is being arranged by the Slocan Valley Community Arts Council. Call Jo Brown at 250-226-7792 or email svcarts@gmail.com or visit slocanvalleyarts.ca to register.

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On a rest day we enjoyed ‘chilling’ at one of the many wonderful white sandy beaches enjoying breathtaking warm azure waters. Rondinara and Roccapina are perhaps two of the best, clean and quiet they almost rivaled Thai beaches.

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Nelson Junior Leafs Face Big Challenge

Three’s a crowded weekend BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

It’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a huge weekend for the Nelson Junior Leafs.

With the post season less than a month away and the three best teams in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League — Nelson, Castlegar and Beaver Valley — in a logjam atop the Neil Murdoch Division standings, there is no room to blink.

“The top three teams in our division are all within three points and it’s going to be a great finish.”

Frank Maida This weekend the Leafs will play three home games that could prove to be critical when the dust settles on February 17.

“There’s no additional pressure,” said Leafs head coach Frank Maida when asked about the necessity to win every game to hold onto the division lead. “The top three teams in our division are all within three points and it’s going to be a great finish. We are just playing one period at a time and not looking at anything else but our own game.”

The Leafs open the weekend tonight at the Nelson and District Community Complex with a match up against the feisty Spokane Braves. The Leafs have not lost against the division’s fourth place team with six wins and a tie. But none of the games have been easy and Spokane is always keen to be the spoiler.

On Saturday night it’s the Grand Forks Border Bruins who come to town. Though the Bruins are the league’s doormats, the team has gone on record saying they want to finish the season strong and be a factor in the final weeks.

Earlier this week Castlegar barely escaped with a 2-1 win as the Rebels notched their seventh win a row.

On Sunday afternoon, the Revelstoke Grizzlies will draw the weekend to a close. The Grizzlies are third in the Doug Birks Division and with a 21-15-3-1 record, are statistically the best the team the Leafs will face on the weekend.

“You can’t underestimate any team,” Maida said of his team’s strategy heading into the weekend. “We are playing playoff hockey and will come out with that focus. We won’t be playing down to anybody’s level and will be taking it to them right from the start.

“Every game is a playoff game and every game is big from here on in.”

One of the players that will be key in the weekend and the remainder of the season is Linden Horswill.

The Nelson Minor Hockey graduate has stepped up his play in the last few weeks and since super rookie Colton McCarthy departed for the Western Hockey League in early December has been an important part of the team’s offense.

“Linden is playing very well for us right now. He is playing in all three zones and is a big part of our team’s success,” said Maida.

In his rookie Junior B season last year, the speedy Horswill was relied upon for his penalty killing prowess and ability to silence the other team’s top guns. This season,

Nelson forward Linden Horswill has been relied upon in many situations over the last few months.

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the 18-year-old has shown his playmaking skills and accumulated 29 assists along with 11 goals. He is currently second in team scoring behind captain Colton Schell.

“A good defence is a great offense and Linden is being rewarded for his great defensive play,” said Maida. “He plays in key minutes in all situations. He is a leader out there and a great competitor on the ice.”

Another player who has stepped out of the shadows is James Sorrey. After a solid rookie season last year where he scored 14 goals and added 16 assists, the Surrey native was not a major factor in the early part of the season. But lately, the 18-year-old has come up big at key times.

“James has found his game,” said Maida. “He has been working hard for the entire year and now his hard work is paying off on the score sheet.”

With three tough games, the Leafs will need the entire

crew firing. Three games in a row can be tough on the body and the mind.

“At this point in the season that is not an issue,” said Maida about the busy days ahead. “The boys want to play every day now, they can’t wait for that next game.

You get focused and there is no time to not think about the task ahead.”

After the weekend is over the Leafs will have six games remaining in the regular season. Four of the games are against Beaver Valley and Castlegar (two each).

“It’s pretty exciting,” said Maida of the anticipated finish. “We’ve had a very good year and this is a very competitive division. The strength of this division attracts a lot of great players and that is what we are seeing right now. It’s going to be a great finish.”

The puck drops at the NDCC at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s start is 2:30 p.m.

KIJHL Stats League Standings

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Nelson 43 30 Castlegar 43 28 Beaver Valley 44 28 Spokane 42 12 Grand Forks 43 6

L 10 8 12 25 34

T 2 6 3 3 0

OTL 1 1 1 2 3

P 63 63 60 29 15

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 42 27 Golden 42 25 Kimberley 45 22 Columbia Val. 43 16 Creston Valley 43 15

L 12 11 22 23 22

T 1 1 0 0 0

OTL 2 5 1 4 6

P 57 56 45 36 36

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Kelowna 42 Osoyoos 44 Princeton 41 Summerland 42 Penticton 43

W 27 24 25 18 10

L 13 14 14 21 28

T 1 0 0 1 1

OTL 1 6 2 2 4

P 56 54 52 39 25

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP N. Okanagan 42 Sicamous 40 Revelstoke 40 Kamloops 44 Chase 42

W 28 25 21 14 9

L 11 9 15 24 28

T 1 2 3 2 3

OTL 2 4 1 4 2

P 59 56 46 34 23

UPCOMING GAMES

FRIDAY, January 25 Spokane at Nelson, 7 p.m., NDCC Columbia Valley at Kimberley Creston Valley at Fernie Princeton at Chase Kamloops at Sicamous Golden at Summerland Beaver Valley at North Okangan Revelstoke at Grand Forks SATURDAY, January 26 Grand Forks at Nelson, 7 p.m., NDCC Kimberley at Fernie Spokane at Creston Valley Penticton at Princeton Beaver Valley at Sicamous Golden at Kelowna Chase at Kamloops Revelstoke at Castlegar Summerland at Osoyoos SUNDAY, January 27 Revelstoke at Nelson, 2:30 p.m., NDCC North Okanagan at Summerland Kelowna at Princeton Castlegar at Spokane

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Colton Schell Linden Horswill Connor Gross Carson Willans Seth Schmidt Aaron Dunlap Bryce Nielsen James Sorrey

LEAFS HOCKEY

HOME FRI. JAN. 25th 7:00 PM vs.

Spokane Braves

HOME SAT. JAN. 26th 7:00 PM vs.

Grand Forks Border Bruins

HOME SUN. JAN. 27th 2:30 PM vs.

Revelstoke Grizzlies

Can’t get to the game? Listen on the webcast at www.nelsonleafs.ca

Position Forward Forward Forward Forward Defence Forward Forward Forward

GP 43 41 37 42 41 40 34 36

G 21 11 20 13 10 13 14 9

A 36 29 18 25 22 12 10 14

P 57 40 38 38 32 25 24 23

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Nelson Figure Skating Club

Great results for pair of Nelson figure skaters in Fernie nay Regional Championships in Nelson in a few weeks.”

This competition was an excellent warm up for the Kootenay Regional 1

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Championships which will be held in Nelson in three weeks from February 1 to 3. Skaters will now be working hard on program

run-throughs and the final touches of their routines in preparation for the final regional competition of the season.

Skaters from

Kootenay region also have the opportunity to perform at the STARSkate Super Series Final which will be held in Kelowna from March 8 to 10.

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Morgan Sabo (left) and Breanna Tomilin took part in the East Kootenay Invitational competition in Fernie earlier this month and returned home with some encouraging submitted photo results.

SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

A pair of Nelson figure skaters attended the East Kootenay Invitational competition in Fernie earlier this month.

It was the first competition for STARSkaters in 2013, although the skaters are about half done the regular season now. The competition was attended by approximately 150 skaters, including competitors from Alberta and the Okanagan region.

In preliminary skills, Morgan Sabo won a gold medal, tied for first with Cael Elford. Skaters performed two skills exercises from the junior bronze level skills and were awarded a placement for each skill — the end result was the average of the two skills.

In preliminary elements Sabo earned a bronze medal.

Sabo performed four elements in a series

without music which were then identified by the technical panel and given a grade of execution mark by the judges.

In the STAR 3A Free Skate program skated to music, Sabo achieved a bronze rating. This is an assessed event where skaters are given assessments of their elements and some of their program components such as skating skills, interpretation of music and their performance/execution.

The ratings levels are merit, bronze, silver and gold.

Breanna Tomilin earned tenth in bronze elements.

She performed four elements in a series, including a very good axel attempt.

In the STAR 4 Under 13, Tomlin came in 12th. This is a free skate program skated to music that is marked with the points judging system. Skaters achieve points by performing

their elements to a standard level. Each element is worth a base value. Judges assess the quality of the element by giving it a grade of execution mark ranging from -3 (usually a fall) to +3 (exceptional). Skaters are marked for their program components, which includes skating skills, transitions, choreography, interpretation and performance/execution, with a score ranging from 1-10.

“I am very proud of the two skaters who went to this event as we only had a week to prepare after a three week Christmas holiday break,” said Nelson Figure Skating Club coach Sarah Gower.

“Both skaters performed to a high level as well as showing excellent sportsmanship. We also had a lot of fun.

We are now looking to improve on the performances and achieve personal bests for the Koote-

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Whitewater Ski Team Travels to Rossland

Racers take on Red

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Call for Board of Director Nominations nrich your community and your life by joining our Board of Directors Three opportunities are available for the following positions: Two Directors from the Nelson Representative Area (3 year term) One Director at Large (3 year term) Applications must be received no later than Thursday, January 31, 2013.

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The Whitewater Ski Team got off to a spectacular and sunny start with the Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy Greene Ski League race at Red Mountain this past weekend.

Fourteen teams came together from across the zone, with three of those teams from Whitewater. More than 160 athletes ranging in ages four to 14 raced two runs each on a dual giant slalom course.

Each athlete races as part of a team with the kids in U12 and U14 receiving awards for the fastest times.

Top scores for U12 racers from Whitewater included Troy Bellman (10th), Yael Oosthuizen (4th), Alex Murray (17th), Sophie Hickson (24th), Gretchen Lewandowski (30th), Soleil Lyon (25th), Zarah Murray (18th) and Stella Cortez (47th).

BC Alpine recently changed its age levels to a format similar to soccer with racers grouped by age categories, U6, U8, U10, U12 and U14. Kids in the U14 category now have the option of moving up to a provincial level of racing or staying in the Nancy Greene program. The goal is to keep more kids in the program longer to better meet their interests and skill development.

“It’s working,” said ski team

Whitewater Ski Team racers Macy Weston and Zoe Baxter hold up their team’s second place ribbons at the Rio Tino Alcan Nancy Greene Ski League submitted photo race at Red Mountain on Sunday.

president Tracy Punchard. “It used to be that most of our new recruits were seven or eightyears-old. This year quite a few nine, ten, 11, and 12-year-olds joined the team for the first time. These are kids who have been skiing for a few years with mom and dad and are ready to ramp it up a notch.

“It’s fabulous time to join.

They get to ski with their peers and their skill level improves at an incredible rate. Everyone wins.”

Punchard points out that at Whitewater, the age categories are really just for registration purposes. Regardless of a

child’s age, they will find the team that he or she wants to be in and should be in.

“We do everything we can to make sure each child is having fun on the snow and becoming a better skier,” Punchard said That is one reason why our club has remained so successful.”

Forty kids show up every Saturday morning to train with Whitewater’s entry level, Nancy Greene ski league. Races are held throughout the season on Sundays.

The next race will take place at Salmo on February 3. For more information go to whitewaterskiteam.ca

Nelson Minor Hockey Grad’s First Pro Season

MacLeod thirsting for more BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Alex MacLeod’s taste of the East Coast Hockey League was a nice appetizer, but the power forward is looking to savour the main course.

The Nelson Minor Hockey graduate played in his first ECHL regular season games over the weekend with the South Carolina Stingrays after being called up from the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Columbus Cottonmouths.

“Yea, I was thrilled when I got the call, but was disappointed it didn’t last longer than the weekend,” MacLeod told the Star. “But the coach Story continues on Page 19

Alex MacLeod takes the pregame skate in his first ECHL regular season game with the South Carolina Stingrays.

photo courtesy South Carolina Stingrays

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Continued from Page 18 coach there was pleased with how I played and said if they weren’t getting guys back from the American [Hockey] League, he would have kept me.”

MacLeod, 25, headed south in the fall in an attempt to crack the Stingrays’ roster for the 2012-13 season. A glut of players in the minors due to the NHL lockout made competition stiff and MacLeod was sent down to the SPHL’s Cottonmouths.

MacLeod scored six goals and added nine assists in his first 29 games in the American south prior to the weekend call-up. His gritty play again caught the eye of the Stingrays who signed him last week when injuries hammered the team’s forward crew.

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“Like any level of hockey, as you move up the pace increases.

The pace was faster, but wasn’t anything I wasn’t prepared for” MacLeod played in his first ECHL game on Saturday night against the Florida Everblades at the Stingrays’ home arena in South Charleston before 4,057 fans in a game the home side lost 2-0. MacLeod and the Stingrays bounced back on Sunday with a 4-2 win.

MacLeod said it was good to get into action at the next rung of pro hockey.

“Like any level of hockey, as you move up the pace increases,” he said. “The pace was faster, but wasn’t anything I wasn’t prepared for.”

In North American hockey’s hierarchy, the pecking order goes NHL, AHL, ECHL and then leagues like the SPHL. MacLeod said the strategy in the SPHL is typically a little different.

“The play in the league is extremely physical. There are lots of hard hits,” said MacLeod.

“Though there are quite a few players with a lot of talent. So there is a good mix of skilled players and physical players.”

MacLeod is in his first professional hockey season. He played four years at Michigan Tech where he skated in 144 games and was named to the WCHA all-academic team.

Though times in the minors can be difficult, MacLeod is determined to see where his skills on the ice can take him.

“I just want to improve as a hockey player,” said MacLeod. “Whether that means staying here in Columbus for the rest of the season or getting an opportunity in the ECHL. If I get another opportunity, this time around I hope it’s permanent.”

MacLeod was expected to be back in the Cottonmouths’ line-up this weekend.

MacLeod was replaced in the Cottonmouths’ line-up by army captain Biff McNally.

The Stingrays are affiliated with the NHL’s Boston Bruins.

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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

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Tears in a Bottle Rev. Scott Simpson First Baptist Church

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.”

Washington Irving Some ancient people practiced the custom of collecting their tears in small bottles and placing them alongside the deceased during the burial ceremony. These tear bottles are called ‘lachrymatories’ and served as a symbol of a mourners’ deep love.

I have been very conscious of the many tears shed by people close to me these past few months as well as those in our world who have experienced tragic loss beyond comprehension. From school shootings to bombs on buses to the sudden loss of good and important people who seemed to die too soon, the sheer volume of grief endured in the world is, at times, overwhelming. Where is God in all of this? It’s a legitimate question. We often suppose that if God is powerful and good then we might hope for some kind of intervention to prevent this kind of trauma from happening to his children.

Isn’t that the role of a good parent?

On a recent trip to Spokane, I tried in vain to convince my eldest daughter to wear her winter coat for our walk into the city to do some shopping.

But, tragically, her coat did not go well with her outfit. So, we ventured out into the sub-zero weather and the inevitable happened – she began to shiver.

I knew her decision would lead to this outcome, but, apparently, she needed to discover it for herself. As a Father, I am learning that even though I am bigger and stronger and wiser than my children, at times, withholding my protective care is my necessary action.

Such a trivial illustration could never fully explain God’s apparent lack of temporal protection during times of crisis. Yet, it points us in a possible direction that calls us to trust the wisdom of our Heavenly Father, even when we fall victim to circumstances beyond our control.

So, what does God do with all our tears? There is a beautiful phrase in Psalm 56:8 where King David says, “You have kept track of all my sorrows; you have collected my tears in your bottle, you have recorded each one in your book” The image of God holding a lachrymatory is such a powerful symbol of his deep love for us. God is indeed the most moved mover who is aware of, and present in, our suffering.

Tears are an appropriate and sacred response to the trouble in our lives and in our world.

And when we weep we find ourselves in good company for Jesus also wept.

God remembers our tears and makes us a promise that in the age to come, “he will wipe every tear from their eye.

There will be no more death or crying or pain.” (Revelation 21:4) Until that time we weep with those who weep just as we rejoice with those who rejoice, but knowing that, in Jesus, we do not weep as those who have no hope.

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Obituaries

Curtis James Ivor Liboiron

Born: April 22, 1921 Passed: January 19, 2013 On Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Fairview Home, Brandon, MB, Annie “Anne” Pearl Sylvester, beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Sylvester, passed away at the age of 91 years.

Predeceased by her husband William (Bill), her parents; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Anne is survived by her 2 sons: Robert (Pat) of Nelson, BC; 3 grandchildren Chris (Mel) and their children Cade and Brooke of Amman, Jordan, Leigh (Elyssa) and their children Tayler and Ty of Edmonton, AB and Tricia (Harold Alexander) of Castlegar, BC; and son Gary (Brenda) of Brandon, MB. Anne’s life was wrapped up in her home, family and friends.

Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Portage District General Hospital Foundation, 524 Fifth St S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A8 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on their web site www.omegafuneralhome.com or www.thompsonfs.ca

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June 11, 1981 – January 15, 2013

Even in his last days when he found it difÀcult to speak, he was sure to thank everyone who came through our door for their aid and support. He asked us to be sure to thank everyone again. Thank you to those who brought endless streams of food, (especially Paul’s kitchen), those who have visited and have sat with him and with us, those who came from near and far to celebrate his daughter’s birthday, the wonderful people who have already put in hours towards Mila’s Legacy House, and all of you who have touched our hearts and souls.

We want to especially thank all those who are connected with the medical system. Drs. Brian Woodward, Katie MacIntyre, Philip Malpass, Marnie Jacobsen, and Lloyd Mack at the Tom Baker Cancer center in Calgary; the home care workers, especially Monica; the home care nurses, especially Margot; the awesome staff at Kootenay Lake hospital (all of you were so great); the emergency staff including Lori, the housekeeping staff who leant me her phone, all of the third Áoor staff, the Chemo gang, and the pharmacists Liz and Emily; the KLH social worker Dave; the faithful Winlaw paramedics Dean, Ruth and Cathy; the staff at the Kelowna cancer Lodge especially Maureen, and so many others.

We also want to thank the staff of Winlaw School, the Native Elders, our fabulous friends and our awesome community for caring for us. Thank you all.

In his own words Curtis said, “Just want to say thanks to everyone who has made my stay here so great. It was a short but fun one. Regrets? I should have traveled more.

See you all on the Áip side. Will miss you all …till then.

Good bye.”

A celebration Curtis’ life will be held in the spring.

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Annie Pearl Sylvester

Curtis died at the young age of 31 after a hard, two year battle with colorectal cancer. His remaining family, who will miss him dearly, are his six-year-old daughter, Mila, his two sisters, Max and Mel, and his parents, Lori and Jerome, and his grandparents Jim, Anne and Doris.

Curtis will always be held in our hearts and remembered as a man who thought outside the box, a lover of nature and animals, a man with a big heart, a great sense of humour, a hater of destructive governments… He had many difÀcult hurdles in his life, but maintained a sense of humour and ethics through all of them. He was a hard worker and spent much of his life selÁessly labouring to take care of his family. Curtis was a fabulous dad with a skilled and fun style of parenting. He had an undying love, devotion, and commitment to his daughter.

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ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR A part-time position at our Silver King campus in Nelson With initiative and dedication, you’ll provide a quality, motivated learning environment for your students providing instruction at all levels of our Electrical Program. This ongoing 25% position will comprise approximately one week per month for nine months of each year.

You have Grade 12, Electrician Red Seal qualifications and at least 5 years’ experience as an electrician. Preferably, you also have an Instructor’s Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate, previous teaching experience and a mix of industrial and construction electrical experience.

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Located in the West Kootenay of southeastern BC, 400 employees of Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership (‘Celgar’) produce over 1400 tonnes of Bleached Kraft pulp per day. Our mill is a World Class state of the art facility & we continue to make significant capital investments to maintain that standing!

We are 1 of 3 Pulp mills owned by Mercer International Inc. We are Castlegar’s leading employer & are committed to maintaining our responsible position within the community & being our customers’ preferred supplier of choice.

SCHEDULER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE Castlegar, BC We are in need of a Scheduler & Administrative Assistant Apprentice for our Production Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling the Relief Pool of Mill Labourers and possible others. Once successfully performing these duties, this person will start to learn the duties of the Production Administrative Assistant on a part time schedule.

If you are looking to align with a progressive organization that respects the potential & ideas of people, let’s review our mutual expectations:

What We Expect ✓ Business Administration Diploma or Admin. Experience ✓ Good Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software ✓ Self directed, deadline driven & detail oriented

What You Can Expect ✓ Part of a busy dynamic department ✓ Working with a collaborative team of professionals ✓ The opportunity to expand your cababilities! ✓ A competitive pay and benefits package

✓ Effective verbal and written communication skills ✓ Excellent interpersonal and team skills If you want to know more about Zellstoff Celgar! go to www.mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com

Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: lisaa@celgar.com by February 1, 2013.

We thank all applicants; only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted.

Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment….our future!

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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

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

Help Wanted DHC Communications Inc. is recruiting for the following open positions: â&#x20AC;˘ IT Systems Administrator â&#x20AC;˘ Financial Controller Further details available at http://www.dhc.bc.ca Growing company seeks mechanically-inclined service person for periodic basic equipment maintenance in the Trail/Castlegar/Nelson/ Creston area, for a few service calls per month.

Service times flexible.

Perfect for a young retired person. Will train must have own reliable vehicle and basic tools.

Fax resume or letter of interest to 905-791-7382 or email to ellajean.estabrooks@airserv.com

Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by noon PST February 8, 2013 for consideration.

RFP Environmental Strategic Planning and Consultations Please forward proposals to eposthumus@cbt.org by 3:30 p.m. PST February 8, 2013 for consideration.

A detailed description of all opportunities can be viewed at www.cbt.org/opportunities or requested by calling1.800.505.8998.

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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.

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

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

Services

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Pets BEAUTIFUL Blue and Red Nose Pitt bull puppies Ready to go. Asking price is best offer or trade. Looking for gentle kind loving homes.

Call 250-520-0297 Or email: pittypups@live.com

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.55/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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MOVING SALE: Couch $25, 64â&#x20AC;? TV $50, Kitchen Table Set $75 call 250 777-4918

Real Estate Business for Sale FOR SALE IN NELSON: Busy flower shop and event rental business in high traffic location. Buy this business in time for the 2013 season, already taking bookings.

Complete package price includes all inventory, assets, supplies, vending cooler, walk-in cooler, commercial dishwasher, 2007 Dodge Van and much more. $125,000.00 Serious inquires please email gottaspin@hotmail.com or call 250-505-3321

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BR F/S W/D, N/S N/P great view Clean $725 + Util. Avail Feb 1. 250-352-6784

ANDERSON GARDENS 302 Anderson Street Nelson

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Large step-in shower. Laundry room on each floor. Energy efficient geo-thermal building.

Pets not welcome. Property is non-smoking.

To discuss eligibility please contact CMHA for the Kootenays - 250 354 1236.

Housing Office open weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

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Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 + bdrm lower Fairview, lower duplex N/S avail Feb 1st $1200/m 250 825-4043

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Cottages / Cabins 2 bdrm cabin $685/m + 2 bdrm cabin $585/m on large acreage, very private, 1km south of Slocan City. Wood/ elect heat, creek water, Utilities xtra. Pets ok, room for garden. Lease required.

250-359-2259

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

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Suites, Lower 2 bdrm suite , newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $950/m includes util avail immediately 354-1944 Castlegar clean, bright spacious 1 Bdrm ground level basement studio suite, partly furnished, convenient central location, N/S, N/P, shared laundry, $800/mth includes utilities, WIFI & Satellite TV Days 250-304-5289, evening 365-0620, Avail Immediately

Want to Rent 34 yr old male w/trained huskey-malamut dog looking for affordable accom in Nelson area. Must be within $600/m range. Will share w/right person. Respectful, considerate & honest, leave message Jake @ 352-9876 Needed: Long term self contained home; Nelson/Slocan Valley area. Close to bus & affordably to reflect disability income rates. I am 55+ female with excellent ref. call 1-778-233-0011 or ra_11_11@yahoo.ca Quiet responsible Mom & studious teen requires a 1-2 brdm home in Nelson, for $600-$700/m. Teen attending LVR & in Air Cadets. No alcohol, rugs, smoking or pets.

Dana @352-9876.

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Cars - Domestic 98 Corolla good condition 185,000 km $3000 250-777-4918 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2004 Ford FOCUS $7995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2006 Ford Escape $15,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2006 Jeep Liberty $13,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford F-150 $22,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford F-150 $23,844 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford Ranger $15,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2008 Ford F-150 $26,877 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2008 Ford F-150 $26,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $26,990 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $26,988 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $28,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2010 Ford Focus $18,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2010 Ford F-150 $32,844 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2010 Ford Ranger $15,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2011 MAZDA 3 $18,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2011 Ford F-250 $31,495 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2012 Ford Focus $22,995

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Atco Wood Products is seeking an experienced Timber Harvesting Supervisor. Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising timber harvesting and road building contractors, including pre-work reviews, coaching, monitoring progress and managing workplace safety. In addition, this individual may be responsible for private land/ BCTS timber procurement and other forestry ďŹ eld work as required. Critical to the role will be your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results oriented forestry professionals.

You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills and have strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of 5 years experience and an RFT or RPF designation are deďŹ nite assets. If this opportunity is what you are looking for and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to info@ atcowoodproducts.com by February 1, 2013.

ATCO Wood Products Ltd. is a SFI certiďŹ ed family owned company located in Fruitvale, BC with over 50 years of history in the forestry and wood products manufacturing industries. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.atcowoodproducts.com.

Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualiďŹ cations. Please submit your resume to: Kris Harvey, PO Box 460 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 or email to: info@atcowoodproducts.com (No phone calls please)

Reos Video store is accepting resume for a full-time customer service oriented employee with a high level of interpersonal skills and a committed attitude. Please drop off resumes at the store.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 9e! ;he Estate of 5ick 2urbatoÉ&#x2C6; +eceased formerly of the =illage of 2aslo 7rovince of )ritish *olumbia ^ho died 1anuary .

Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of Nick Kurbatoff, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Kaslo, Province of British Columbia, who died on the 21st day of January, 2012, are hereby required to send the particularts thereof to the undersigned Mike Sookochoff, Executor, on or before March 15, 2013, after which date the Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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Incredible Value! Sought-After Vallican Acres ID: 1035 ID: 2155

Affordable, renovated 1,332 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath home situated on a private, treed .69 acre lot.

Rare walk-out unit at Granite Pointe, fully upgraded with largest master bedroom in development.

Large, well planned with 5 absolutely massive bedrooms on 1.18 acres near Fletcher Creek.

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r e t s a f sold Come check out this beautifully maintained 4 bed, 2 bath home with over 1,500 finished sq ft.

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2 bed, 2 bath mobile w/ large carport, shop, add’nl garage, w/ mature cedars all around.

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Two bedroom, mountain retreat style cottage on whopping 29 acre parcel near Balfour.

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er t s a f d sol Great highway side deli business with large clientel and lots of potential for growth. Seller willing to train and everything included.

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8.8 acres on the lazy Slocan River just outside Winlaw. Recreational opportunities abound.

Fairview Level Entry

Close to Lakeside, 2,400sqft split-level family home w/ beautifully landscaped lot.

Right beside a tranquil creek in lower Fairview on great 60X120 lot. Wheelchair accessible too!

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Well appointed and newly renovated 3 bed, 2.5 baths, handy to Selkirk Campus.

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Country farm house with two additional dwellings, & barn on 9+ prime, flat, ag-friendly acres.

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50 feet of beach, a dock with covered boat slip, 4 beds, 3 baths. Come have a look.

Over 3,000 sqft of boat access waterfront living space on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.

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Community

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Investor’s Group Walk for Memories Goes Sunday

George Grympa to be remembered

250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road www.nelsonvet.com

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Nelson Star Staff

The annual Investor’s Group Walk For Memories goes this Sunday at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The walk raises funds for the Alzheimer Society of BC. As is the tradition, the walk is dedicated to a local member of the community who met with the disease. This Sunday’s walk is dedicated to George Grypma (1926-2012).

“He demonstrated the virtue of hope every day of his life to the very end of his days,” says son Simon Grypma. “Dad’s hope was the dreams he shared with our mother. The hope and belief of a family with faith, the hope and dreams of a life for his children. Dad believed in hope to the extent that he showed his hope for an everlasting life during the final days of his life on earth. Dad’s belief in hope gave him the courage to stay the course during the darkest days of his life. He never gave up.”

George was born in Friesland, Holland and with his wife Anna moved to the Nelson area where they raised six children — Marian, Case, George, Wilma, Dave and Simon.

The family started and continues to own the Georama Garden Centre.

Registration for Sunday’s Walk for Memories begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m.

George Grypma with members of his family.

: Adopt a Rescue Pet!

This year KAAP plans to help more cats and dogs than ever, but we can’t do it alone! Please support your rescue organization by ADOPTING, DONATING and FOSTERING. Here are a few excellent pets needing forever homes.

More are listed on our website at www.kaap.ca, or call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for info.

DIS WAHN AND DAT WAHN

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

$95,000

AFFORDABLE FOR YOU! This like-new 2010 2-bedroom home is immaculate inside and out. Beautiful large kitchen open to the living room with vaulted ceilings. Located on quiet Lower 6 mile Road in the 21 Pine Park.

Just a short walk to the beach and the city bus. Easy to finance.

Call Wayne

VINNIE + VIVIEN

NORTH SHORE PROPERTY Nine miles from Nelson, these two prime building lots have community water available and are adjacent to each other. Package them together for a total of 1.55 acres or buy individually.

Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com

LOG HOUSE ON SLOCAN RIVER

Get Predictable Haircolor Results With a Redken Certified Haircolorist

Achieving predictable haircolor results can be a challenge for some clients due to many factors – the consultation, colorist’s understanding of the product, colorist’s skill level and technique.

Redken is making it easier for clients to get the color they want by certifying their top colorist and calling them Redken Certified Haircolorists. Highlighting these highly trained colorists, dedicated to their craft and invested in becoming the best, will make it easier for clients to connect with credible colorists.

Rosamond, Julie and Jennifer at Chatters has just passed the certification exam (written, practical and scenario) to become a Redken Certified Haircolorst. With a comprehensive understanding of haircolor principles, creative color, foil placement, color correction and the consultation process, Their clients are guaranteed to receive exceptional service and color results.

“Color Certification was designed to recognize and reward top colorists. Our accreditation process assesses their technical skills, knowledge of haircolor products and princples and their approach to color formulation, application and color correction.

An individual that becomes certified will excel in the area of haircolor and provide top notch service to their clients,” explains Christine Schuster, senior vice president of education for Redken.

To schedule an appointment with Rosamond, Julie and Jennifer from Chatters, consumers can call 250-352-9866 To locate other Redken Certified Colorists, consumers can call 1-866-9-REDKEN or log on to www.redken.ca.

250-352-9866 mon-wed 9:30-5:30 | thur-fri 9:30 -9:00 sat 9:30-5:30 | sun 9:30 -5:00

Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

$305,000

Let your imagination run wild. This unique property in Vallican offers a 2 bdrm full bsmt, Panabode log home on 6.86 spectacular acres.

SW exposure, views up and down the Valley, old pasture and forest, additional log outbuildings, If you have a hankering for authentic Western motif, this is a must see!

FROST

Call Lev

Be part of a community that is supporting a more humane approach to our animals. Donate just $5 a month to KAAP and become an honorary member of our Rescue Team. Details at kaap.ca/rescueteam. Join Today!

GREAT HOME GREAT LOCATION

James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com

$244,900

Available for immediate possession, detached shop, full basement, fruit trees and clean as a whistle, this is sure to be added to your short list. Located on a no-through road in the Poplar Ridge subdivision, this home offers a spacious family layout, covered parking and an excellent water supply. Close to schools, shops and the river, this should not be overlooked.

Call Lev CREEKSIDE CHALET

Kristina Little 250-509-2550 kristina@valhallapathrealty.com

Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com

$264,900

They would love to find a home together, and will make great companions.

She’s a perfect 2-year old Tabby, great companion, friendly and cuddly but not needy. She would like to be an only pet, and is fine indoors. Read more at kaap.ca.

250-551-1053

Call Robert Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

9 month old brother and sister, both are a little shy at first but warm up with attention and affection.

Call 250-551-1053 to meet them in Nelson.

Lt 7 Alpine Rd .45 acres $119,900 Lt 17 Hwy 3A 1.1 acres $139,900

Redken Recognizes Jennifer, Julie and Rosamond from Chatters Nelson As a Certified Haircolorist

No it’s not a 2 headed kitten, but 2 adorable 14-week old orange twins. Incredible snuggly purr-balls.

Great family kittens, can be adopted separately. Fixed and vaccinated.

250-551-1053

Uniquely crafted 2 bdrm plus loft home in private 1 acre setting on Winlaw Creek. Cathedral ceilings, woodsy interior, on demand hot water system and wood heat. Entire property is level and fenced. Ideal for year round or seasonal use. Walk to shops and services.

Call Lev

www.valhallapathrealty.com

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP) Pets Available for Adoption For info call 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca

ADOPT TODAY!

250.352.7178 520 C Falls Street Nelson

(Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!

www.spca.bc.ca/nelson

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Nelson Star

January 25, 2012

COUNCIL UPDATES Thank you volunteers!

It’s going to be a busy and interesting new year for the City of Nelson and a wide variety of volunteers, more than 30 of whom will be offering their community spirit and expertise to a variety of the city’s boards, committees and commissions.

Nelson City Council annually appoints members of Council and interested members of the public to voluntary positions on bodies that include the Advisory Planning Commission (APC), Cultural Development Committee (CDC), Nelson & District Youth Advisory Committee (NDYAC), and Nelson Housing Committee (NHC). Appointments for 2013 have been announced, and are posted on the City’s website. Thanks to all of the Nelson residents who volunteer their time to these positions. Your dedication and hard work are very much appreciated!

Got a good cause? The RDCK wants to hear from you…

Here’s an opportunity to garner financial support for important local social, economic and environmental initiatives…from January 14th to March 4th, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is accepting applications for grant funding under the 2013 CBT Community Initiatives Program. For full info about how to apply and to learn about workshops being held for City of Nelson applicants, visit the City’s website at http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/services/corporateservices/finance/grants.html

FINANCE - UPDATE Dollars and Sense: Council set to prepare 2013 City of Nelson budget It’s that time of year again at the City of Nelson — budget time. It’s a big job, a lengthy process and one that requires your input. The City wants to hear your thoughts. The schedule of meetings for the 2013 budget has been set. All budget meetings are open to the public and are scheduled as follows: • Wednesday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm in City Hall, Council Chambers (101-310 Ward Street) • Wednesday, February 13th at 9:00 am in City Hall, Council Chambers • Monday, February 25th at 9:00 am in City Hall, Council Chambers There are also two Open House presentations, Monday March 11 at the Nelson Library, one from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm and another at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a formal budget presentation at 7:00 pm.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS Save your money — and your energy

It’s a chilly time of year when we all use a lot of power in our homes and businesses. Looking to save some cash on your Nelson Hydro bill? Nelson Hydro customers can check out various Power Smart incentives and rebates offered through a partnership with FortisBC, by going to www.fortisbc.com.

First, some history. In early 2011, FortisBC announced the “FLIP For Savings” opportunity for small businesses in the Kootenays and Okanagan, a program offering upgrades to energy efficient lighting systems — at virtually no cost. (FLIP, by the way, stands for the FortisBC/LiveSmartBC Lighting Installation Program.) The program, sponsored by the Province of British Columbia and FortisBC, is being offered again this year. Applications for the program will be accepted until March 31. More info? 1-866-932-8283 or email flip@fortisbc.com.

Still on the energy savings front…Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program is the best way to find out if your home has air leaks, and what you can do to fix them. By registering, you’ll have a home energy assessment — at a reduced cost — and access to low-interest financing for energy retrofits. Over 250 homeowners have registered with EcoSave to see how energy efficient their homes are. They’ve completed the recommended upgrades and they’ll be applying for LiveSmart BC rebates too. Common upgrades include insulation, space heating and air sealing.

More detail? Contact Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021, cproctor@nelson.ca, or visit www.nelson.ca/ecosave.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS

For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877324-9376). Nelson Transit busses will not be running on Family Day either.

With winter well under way and the snow piling up… a friendly reminder on the Bylaw front.

According to City Bylaw, all vehicles—including RVs and trailers—parked on City streets for more than 72 hours may be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense. In fact, numerous vehicles parked in contravention to local bylaw have already been towed this month. Please make an effort to park on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered days on the calendar and on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered dates. It’s a big help to snow removal crews! If you live on a block without parking on both sides of the street or if your street is narrow, please move your car or truck around the corner on the dates noted above. Even better, use off-street parking where it’s available. And if you’re leaving town without your vehicle, make plans to have it cleaned of snow and moved regularly too. Thanks!

CITY BULLETIN BOARD Development Services & Sustainability Hens, bees and the OCP Here’s an interesting event for local do-it-yourselfers and sustainability buffs. The City of Nelson is hosting an Open House to seek community input on the possibility of permitting the keeping of hens and bees within the City. Currently neither the keeping of hens nor bees is permitted. On Wednesday, January 30th, the public is invited to attend a meeting with City Development Services and Sustainability Department staff, from 6:30 ‘til 9:00 pm in Council Chambers, to discuss the issue. A staff presentation will be made from 7:00 ‘til 7:30 pm.

For those keeping an eye on the City’s new Official Community Plan, staff presented a revised draft of the OCP to Council on January 21st. For more info, and to find out the next steps in the process, please visit: www.nelson.ca/ocpupdate

Computers, iPads and you Have you been wanting to learn how to communicate electronically with your grandchildren? Or download an e-book to your iPad, Sony, or Kobo reader? The Nelson Public Library has two interns available to assist people with one-to-one computer related training. It’s not as tricky as you think, so call to book a time.

It’s true— learning is everywhere! Celebrate Family Literacy by nominating a book for the Nelson Reads program, taking time to do family learning activities or joining a story time program at the Library. For details please visit our website www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333

A Century of smoke, service and stories Nelson’s Fire Hall turns 100 this year and its time to share the grand old building’s many tales. Do you have any stories about the Fire Hall, antique fire fighting equipment in the City’s Fire Hall Museum, or about some of the calls local firefighters have been on over the years? Nelson Fire and Rescue is looking to uncover as much of the department’s history as they can — and they’re turning to the citizens of Nelson for their memories and recollections. If you’ve got stories and history to share, please contact the department by dropping by in person or e-mailing firecontest@nelson.ca. Your stories and memorabilia could be part of the Fire Hall’s 100th anniversary celebrations.

New jobs and a new badge at the NPD

There’s a new face at the Nelson Police Department, and a few important new titles too.

Constable Lisa Schmidtke was sworn in as the newest member of the Nelson Police Department last Thursday, January 17th. Constable Schmidtke has served with the West Vancouver Police Department for the past 11 years.

Two officers have moved up the NPD ranks. Congratulations to Sergeant Dino Falcone on his promotion. Sergeant Falcone has been with the Nelson Police Department for the past 12 years, working patrol and now takes over the Community Policing office. Also, congratulations to Inspector Paul Burkart on his promotion. Inspector Burkart is now the second in command, under Chief Wayne Holland, with the retirement of Deputy Chief Henry Paivarinta.

Family Day reminders…and some snowy weather parking dos and don’ts With BC’s first holiday of the new year right ‘round the corner, you’ll want to know that City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed on Family Day, that’s Monday, February 11th.

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The Victoria-based gypsy folk band has been on the road for at least eight of the past 12 months, between their regular summer touring schedule and CD release tours through eastern and now western Canada. The quintet rolls through the West Kootenay next week, promoting their third studio offering My Lead, Lead My to Follow.

The band is well known in these parts. Three of the members have lived in the area, including accordionist Ian Griffiths who spent two years living on a Winlaw farm and just moved back to Victoria last fall.

There's a lot of Kootenay influence in the new album, particularly in the song "Mountain On Fire," which was inspired by the night that followed their first time playing in the Slocan Valley.

After their show they were invited to a private birthday party at Little Slocan Lodge.

"We'd never seen anything like it," Griffiths said of the remote lodge on the edge of Valhalla Park. "It was so good and there were so many freaks, in the best possible way. We ended up staying up all night and just having this amazing time."

It was winter 2009 and the group trudged through the snow and dipped their head in the Slocan River. At dawn they piled into their tour bus and drove to the shore of Slocan Lake.

"To see the sun rising over the Valhalla mountain range and the epicness of that lake, combined with the energy of the night before and meeting amazing people in this crazy environment we had never experienced before — it was just crazy," Griffiths said.

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tenay a regular tour stop ever since, playing here once or twice per year.

"We really love playing to a sweaty bar like the Royal and with all our friends dancing," Griffiths said.

That's a scene The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra is seeing less of these days.

This tour has landed them in a lot of sit down theatres and folk clubs, a token to the older audience that is starting to discover their music.

"It's an interesting level we're at now, where we'll play a pin drop quiet theatre where half the people are over 50 and they're just watching and listening intently," Griffiths said.

Their new album is getting some major media attention. Before speaking to {vurb} they had a CBC radio interview and they've seen some ink in urban dailies like the Calgary Herald and Montreal Gazette.

"Our reach is much greater with this album, I believe, because we took our time doing it," Griffiths said. "Other albums we spent maximum three days on, this album we spent nine months.

The other albums cost us $3,000, this one cost us $30,000. So the scale of it is just different.

"It really took everything we had financially, physically, emotionally — we put everything into this record."

They received a government grant

through the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records, and also crowdsourced $10,000 through Indiegogo.

"Our fans and friends and family all pre-bought albums and also just donated money up into the thousands," Griffiths said. "That support was so heartening, to see people wanted to hear what we wanted to do and they were ready for it, not just with their word but with their pocketbook."

They recorded the album in Toronto with producer David Travers-Smith, best known for his work with The Wailin' Jennys. It was the band's first time hiring a producer.

After putting so much into the album, Griffiths said they're working their butts off to get it out to people.

"You're basically just making the most expensive promotional tool in the world and you want to make sure that your effort wasn't in vain," he said.

The new album is available at their shows and through iTunes or Bandcamp — "Bandcamp being the preferable option to purchase from, since they take a lower percentage off the sale price," Griffiths points out.

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra rolls into the West Kootenay next week with shows at Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw on Tuesday, BlueBelle Bistro in Kaslo on Wednesday, and The Royal in Nelson on Thursday.

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Players who aren’t lucky enough to snag a spot at the bar or a table (you have to arrive an hour before the balls start dropping if you want to sit down), will hold their bingo cards against a wall or railing — any available surface will do.

“We want to start covering one of the pool tables so people can use it as a playing surface,” says Brian Kalbfleisch who, along with Ali Becker, has been organizing the Tuesday night games since December.

The pair have been packing the house since the first night and have already started to crack $1,000 per night in bingo card sales. The cards are $2 each or three for $5, and all the money goes to local charities.

“We usually recommend people start out playing one card at a time, but once you get good you can play a lot more cards each round, which is what people have been doing — I see a lot of people playing three cards or more,” Kalbfleisch says.

That’s pretty impressive, considering each card is actually a sheet of three bingo games. And you don’t want to get caught with a bullshit bingo: anyone who calls who mis-calls bingo has to go up to the mic and read a few pages

Amnesty International in Nelson is planning their annual film festival on February 1 and 2.

According to local activist Anna Purcell, “These films are really interesting and inspiring without being too disheartening. For example, the film Umoja: No Men Allowed follows a group of Kenyan women who turn patriarchy on its head by starting their own village — with no men allowed. You will laugh and cheer with these women, even with the serious social critique.”

On Friday at 7:30 p.m. Umoja along with the film On The Line, which follows two men on a fact finding mission as they bike, hike, kayak and raft the beautiful route of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

On the Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. see Big Boys go Bananas, a film that looks at the incredible lengths to which big corporations will go to protect their brand.

Saturday at 7:30 p.m. watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry about an internationally famous artist of the digital age who has been called China’s Andy Warhol. Also showing Saturday night is Grace, about a little girl’s struggle to get to school.

All films will be shown at the Shambhala Centre at Selkirk College. Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson for $10 per showing or all shows for $25.

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from an erotica novel like Fifty Shades of Grey.

For the true bingos, there are huge prizes to be won from local businesses.

This week there were two Red Mountain season passes up for grabs (yeah, you read that right, full season passes).

Kalbfeisch says it’s the prizes that keep people coming back, as well as the thrill of the game.

“It’s just fun to gamble,” he says. “Bingo is a stupidly fun game. It gets your blood pumping.”

And, as the name of the night suggests, it all goes down while listening to rock music.

“This isn’t old lady bingo,” Kalbfleisch says.

He and Becker plan to continue Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo until at least April, and may extend it until the beginning of summer if there’s still a demand is there.

Updates from the bingo organizers, including announcements of upcoming prizes, can be found up at facebook. com/rocknrollbingonelson.

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike’s Pub on Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26.

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.

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Arj Barker is not your typical stand-up comedian.

His set, which he’ll be bringing to Nelson as part of the Snowed In Comedy Tour on January 29, is full of audience participation, such as papier mache projects and activities with your neighbours.

“Everyone, bring a funny hat,” he asks me to tell people. “Any hat that you think is funny and bring it in a brown paper bag and wait until the end of my set.

“It’s not like stand-up comedy where you just

come and laugh. I’m trying to take it to a new level.”

Okay, none of that is true (I think). I can hear his fellow comedians laughing in the car as we talk. The funny guys have a couple shows in Calgary this weekend before heading through the BC Interior with stops in Nelson and Castlegar early next week.

Organized by comedian Dan Quinn, the tour started five years ago as an excuse to hit the road, do lots of snowboarding and throw in some shows at the same time. This year, Quinn is joined on the tour by Pete

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Barker joined the tour after being told about it by Johansson. Barker started snowboarding in the 1980s so he was a natural fit.

“We had the conversation about a year ago and here I am in a van with all the other comics,” he said.

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As a stand-up, Barker, who is of Indian descent, eschewed ethnic humour.

Instead, he said he just likes being silly. That and good observational humour.

“I thought about doing ethnic humour but then I decided being a billionaire wasn’t for me,” he said.

Arj Barker performs with the Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, January 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for students and are available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

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Stash Trax Dustin Stashko 103.5 The Bridge Afternoon Drive Host Listen, I’m not here to romanticize the art of drinking. In fact, one of my credos is “everything in moderation” and for the most part it works — unless I start consuming a tasty Mint Julep, which is a classy combo of mint leaves, sugar, water and bourbon. So... basically a whiskey mojito.

This is a southern drink, but I’m not too sure they’d really want to claim this one. Has anyone ever said, “Man... I was pretty loaded last night! I had six mint juleps, and it got pretty crazy. At one point I was going across the room, dipping my fingers in red wine, rubbing my fingers across strangers’ foreheads, saying ‘Simba!’?” If so, I really want to meet that person and watch The Lion King.

I’ve concluded the big appeal of a Mint Julep is that the mint makes it refreshing. What other drink can you slug down with the knowledge that your breath is 100 per cent kissable? It’s just being considerate to the person that you kiss next.

I mean you’re really doing them

a favour! Also, don’t worry about your smooches getting sloppy after having one or two of these because you know what a Mint Julep spells?

Pure class.

So you could understand how my mind started racing when I found out that Jeremy Fisher’s acoustic driven new(ish) album is titled Mint Juleps.

A little back story on Fisher: he’s one of the worlds most underrated musicians. His wit and ability to turn a phrase is unlike any other. He’s accomplished one of the craziest tours you’ve heard of — travelling from Seattle to Halifax by bicycle.

That’s 7,500 kilometres all while stopping to play shows with just his

guitar. More importantly, he has a curly afro. Girls like running their fingers through it. Probably.

His lyrical wit is out in full force on “The Tetris Song.” Yes, he manages to write a sweet love song with a metaphor to one of the hardest video games ever created.

“Built to Last” has Fisher strumming about how life should be simpler and to embrace it: “I mix my time between work and play/ sweet and sour make some good lemonade” — I’m sure he means a Mint Julep.

This album is modern folk at its finest. When I started listening to this album, I wasn’t too sure why Jeremy Fisher isn’t as big as he should be. Then I actually listened to it, and realized that this is right where he wants to be. He doesn’t want the crazy fame. He just wants to make the kind of music that he wants to make, and to keep it simple.

Maybe while having some fun on the way.

Fisher is coming to Nelson on Valentine’s Day, which will make for one hell of a romantic show. Bring someone you can kiss, and for their sake order a Mint Julep.

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Wow! What a week of music from The Royal to the Dam Inn To the Balfour Beach Inn. The Kootenays are brimming with talent.

Some of the Selkirk College students from the music program were out at The Royal and presented a few ensembles that the crowd really appreciated. Among them were Rotten Jopples and Mike T and his band. James Lamab was also there with his band and presented a few original pieces. They are presently in the studio working on recordings.

Brad from Thrums had a good set at the Dam Inn with Mike Hepnar on bass and Kevin Picard on the drums with Fred Richer bowing out leads on the fiddle. Guitarist Aaron Andrews and bass player Paul Dasti from the band No Fine Print out of Trail were also present and did some well done classic rock tunes with Brad Mair on the drums. Mike Hepnar who is a favourite at the Dam Inn also played a few of his original compositions.

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It was a Faraguna night at the Balfour Beach Inn with Boris and his sons Nik (guitar) and Bo (drums) with Rick Klassen on rhythm guitar, who got the place rocking. Al and his sister Cindy Faraguna also fronted songs. Later XLR8R (“accelerator”) with front man Kenton Holuboff, Stokely on bass and Kevin Picard on drums kept the crowd dancing. Watch out for these guys at the festivals this summer. Nik Faraguna, who I can’t say enough about as an extraordinary guitar player and vocalist, kept the energy up until the night’s end with Daryl Doyle on the keys, Dennis McLoad on bass and Al Archibald punching out the rhythms on the drums. Nik will be around till the end of February when he plans to return to Japan.

As facilitator of these open stages, my work is so rewarding. I get to watch people grow as performers, see bands form and enjoy so much great live music. I strongly recommend that you make some time to come and enjoy these shows. A schedule of days and times is available at artminproductions.com.

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The title of this book, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, gives a pretty good sense of the quirkiness to be found inside. It’s a sort of Ultimate Book Nerd meets Cyberspace Computer Geek theme, but the meeting is full of charm and enthusiasm.

Part mystery, with cuttingedge techno jargon, and part love story with ancient musty clandestine characters and settings, this unlikely pairing keeps up a momentum that had me glued to the pages

until its final surprising revelations.

When young web-designer Clay Jannon lands a new job in a most unusual bookstore, he soon realizes that his boss, the secretive Mr. Penumbra, is up to something more mysterious than just selling paperbacks. Soon, he has his odd assortment of friends and store patrons, together with a new young female customer, helping him solve the riddle.

The ensuing search for the truth becomes an amusing and sometimes thrilling adventure through time and space.

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We were in Trail recently and, as we like to do, stopped in at Ferraro Foods to check out its great selection of Italian products. But it was the produce department that first caught my eye. Meyer lemons. I know of Meyer lemons only because they appear in recipes and food shows. My reading suggests they are probably a hybrid cross of a lemon with an orange, possibly mandarin, and they are most commonly grown in China. This was the first time I had noticed them in a grocery store.

Meyer lemons were commonly grown in California in the 1940s until it was discovered they were symptom-free carriers of a virus deadly to other fruit trees, so most were torn out as a precaution.

I picked up a package containing a half dozen lemons, noting that the package also contained a recipe for a marinade that included lots of fresh ginger. My thoughts immediately went to fish, though the marinade would work well with chicken, pork or prawns, too. The store’s frozen fish selection included some nice looking basa fillets and I bought some.

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The following day, in a quick interval between American football playoff games, I prepared the marinade.

To the juice of three lemons I added some olive oil, water, grated ginger, garlic, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. The marinade went into a Ziploc bag along with the thawed fillets and I returned to the football game.

After two hours, I put onto the stovetop some orecchiette pasta that, with its little ear shape, is great for holding sauce. I made another batch of marinade and put in a frying pan to boil while I quartered a pound of white mushrooms and sliced red and yellow peppers, all of which went into the liquid. Meanwhile, the basa fillets were laid out on a parchment paper covered baking tray and put into a 350-degree oven. I let the stovetop sauce bubble away to reduce and thicken, all the while imparting the lemon and ginger flavours into the mushrooms and peppers.

The cooked and drained pasta was added to the mixture, then I stirred thoroughly before removing from the heat.

The marinated basa was done to perfection (just until it was translucent and flaky, and not a minute more). I plated the meal by laying down a bed of arugula, onto which the fish was placed. The pasta went

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Wild Goose Winery, near Okanagan Falls, has long been a favourite of ours – for white wines in particular.

The Kruger family members are passionate about their wines and I think they consistently make as good a Riesling as any winery in the country.

On our visit last fall to the new tasting room, we were impressed with the entire lineup of wines, but our purchases were mainly Rieslings.

My selection for our Meyer lemon-influenced dinner was a 2011 Stoney Slope Riesling. It bursts with apple and other fruit flavours, but it was the dry minerality that made it a delight to sip with our dinner. It balanced beautifully with the slight sweetness of the lemon-ginger sauce.

This isn’t the first time I’ve said it and it won’t be the last — Riesling is an incredibly versatile wine that probably works with a bigger variety of foods than any other wine varietal.

I honestly don’t remember when I had a better tasting fish dinner and we were both happy to realize that we could look forward to leftovers the next day. And they were just as good.

Meyer lemons, as their champion Martha Stewart has undoubtedly said over the years, are a good thing.

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or those who like their veggie burgers dyed, fried, and disguised, as if dolled up for some meat-only masquerade club with lax security that doesn’t ID, then this recipe probably isn’t for you.

These bright red winter beet burgers are rich, a little sweet, nutty, hearty, and decidedly un-meatlike. That being said, what they lack in soyspicious, textured, mystery faux-beef, they make up for in a mouthful of delicious, vegetable, beety goodness.

With a good deal of seedy mustard, a whole grain bun, some sliced avocado, and any other ingredients that tickle your fancy pants, this easy home-made beet burger will dazzle your vegetarian girlfriend, appease your meathead big brother, and put enough hair on your chest (or elsewhere) to keep you warm this winter season.

This recipe is inspired by a beet burger recipe in one of my favourite cookbooks, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, by Mark Bittman. I’ve changed a few amounts, ingredients, and methods to suit my own style. Enjoy.

Ingredients 1 pound of beets, peeled and grated 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup dried apricots 1 inch of ginger, peeled and diced ½ cup almonds or other appropriate nuts ½ cup bulgur 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon or seedy mustard A little cayenne pepper. Depends on how adventurous you are. ¾ cup boiling red wine ½ cup flour

Directions Put the grated beets, cranberries, apricots, ginger and almonds into a food processor.

Since it’s a heavy batch, you might want to do this in stages.

Clogged up beet-red half-mush isn’t that much fun to extricate from your poor food processor. I should know...

Put the mixture into a big bowl and mix in the bulgur, the mustard, and the cayenne pepper. Add the boiling wine to the bowl (because you had been heating this up while you were doing the rest, you clever

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Eat, refrigerate or freeze for later. Nothing beets leftovers.

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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.

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

Talent Competitions

Nelson’s Best Singer semi-finals and finals will be held February 7 at the Capitol Theatre. Sixteen local singers ages 14 to 49 will compete for the local title and a chance to advance to the Kootenay championship. Tickets available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

The third annual Mr. Nelson contest is Saturday, February 16 at Finley’s Irish Pub. Nine local men will compete for the title. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25, available at Finley’s and at 103.5 The Bridge (312 Hall Street).

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

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 a 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

Sweatshop Union will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, February 2. On tour to support their fourth album, Water Street, this Vancouver hip hop group is known for conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows. Tickets are $10.

Doors at 10 p.m.

be provided.

Amnesty International in Nelson is planning their annual film festival on February 1 and 2. On Friday at 7:30 p.m. there will be screening of Umoja followed by On The Line. On the Saturday afternoon at 1:30 see Big Boys go Bananas and Saturday at 7:30 watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry followed by Grace. All films will be shown at the Shambhala Centre at Selkirk College. Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson at the price of $10 per showing or all three shows for $25.

The Change Agents, a feature length motion picture produced by students at L.V. Rogers secondary school, will be screening at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Tickets available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

Mamma Mia! sing-along, hosted by Lisel and Jeff Forst, at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. The words will be right there on the screen, and the whole audience will be singing. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors.

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

Music

Chili Tom and Kori K come to Spiritbar on Friday, January 25. Doors at 10 p.m.

Ticket details at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents Prince Edward and the Islands on Friday, January 25. This is a local crew set to keep you dancing and smiling with their mix of old and new cover tunes. This night will also feature music from the Charlie Jacobson Band, Cosmic Palace and Andrew Parkhouse.

Tickets are $5 to $10 sliding scale at the door. Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts at about 9 p.m.

Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions features four singer songwriters on Saturday January 26. Spoon Castro opens at noon followed by Junipuur Jupiter at 12:30. Kyla Hanna from Salmo is in for the second hour and Emaline Delapaix, an Australian singer songwriter who lives between rural Western Canada and Germany will close.

Annual General Meeting Feb 18th 4:30pm Sports Council meeting room

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 are sold out.

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 Rain Dogs, a tribute to Tom Waits, on Saturday, January 26.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Electric Wednesdays with Estevan at The Royal on January 30. 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.

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.

The Royal presents Bocephus King on Friday, February 1. This enigmatic Vancouver native is known for his own distinct sound which skirts so effortlessly between blues, alternative country, traditional songwriting and modern aesthetics. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or online at liveattheroyal.com Doors open 8:30 p.m.

Electro Swing Club Canada brings its feast of vintage retro vibes to Spiritbar on Saturday, February 9. ET Atomic Swing Band will be getting everyone nice and sweaty with real live grooves, while VJ Soph Aloof will bring some tasty original visuals to the table. Doors at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents Shane Philip with special guests Ty West and Jesse Lee on Saturday, February 2. Tickets are $15, available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and online at liveattheroyal. com. Doors open 8 p.m..

Humans return to Spiritbar on Friday, February 15 with The Shyness of Strangers. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets information at the Hume Hotel.

At the Pub

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike's Pub on Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Bring your pals, your dabber and your good luck troll. 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.

Steal away with the hoodlums! Come to the Dam Inn on Friday nights for some of your favourite tunes, a seafood special and other fine eats and drinks. Things get going at 8 p.m. Minors welcome.

Concert announcement

The Royal presents Billy Bragg on Saturday, April 6. This legendary British antifolk figure and left-wing activist is on tour in support of his new album Tooth & Nail.

Tickets $40 at Urban Legends, The Music Store, The Royal and online at liveattheroyal.com

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