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Willa and Harold Horsfall (left photo) were among the Festival of Lights volunteers helping decorate Baker Street on Wednesday morning. Nelson Fire Rescue began installing white LED lights (centre photo) along the skyline of Baker Street buildings on Tuesday. Coun. Bob Adams also volunteered his time to wrap garland around a downtown lamppost. All the lights will be switched on for the first time during Santa on Baker Street/Elf Walk on Friday, December 6 and will be illuminated nightly from dusk until midnight throughout the winter.
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Kaslo learned the date their emergency department hours will be reduced at Tuesday night’s village council meeting. Interior Health vice president for Community Integrated Health Services attended the meeting along side Dr. Jeremy Etherington, vice president of Medicine and Quality. Their message to council — hour reduction will begin January 6, 2014 with the ER at Victorian Community Health Centre open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We firmly believe consistent, day-
time hours of service will help us resolve our ongoing physician recruitment challenges. Once we have a stable pool of physicians in place we can build the foundation for a strong robust primary care centre with ready access to physicians, diagnostic testing and public health nursing services,” said Neuner before council. This change addresses the uncertainty the community has been facing over the past year in terms of frequent ER closures. It has been closed 38 times between January 1 and November 1, 2013. Of those times, 27 were due to the lack of physician coverage with closure periods varying from overnight to
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several days at a time. Maggie Winters is part of the Kaslo and Area Health Care Working Group and she attended Tuesday’s village council meeting while about 200 people from the community gathered outside for a candle light vigil acknowledging the loss of their ER services. Winters said few were surprised at the announcement made by IH. “We pretty much knew exactly what they were coming here to say,” she said. “We’ve known it was coming. We’ve been trying to stave it off but to no avail. Now, I think we just need to regroup, figure out how to move forward and how we work with them to ensure the
safety of our residents.” They plan on holding IH “to task” on this considering the gaps created by a 76 per cent reduction of hours, said Winters. “Our job is to make sure those gaps are filled adequately and to fight for that.” Interior Health told Kaslo they understand this change in service means transportation to neighbouring sites is critical in emergency situations minimizing time to high-level care. They said they’re working in partnership with the BC Ambulance Ser-
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Work is underway to brighten up Baker Street for the winter months. Nelson Fire Rescue began installing white LED lights along the skyline of downtown buildings this week, while a small army of Nelson Festival of Lights volunteers got to work decorating lamp posts and tree trunks. “It’s going to look even better than last year,” said Maureen Crawford, one of organizers of the community-driven initiative to make downtown Nelson appear more festive around the holidays. Last November the group had coloured lights put up in the large coniferous trees downtown and decorated the posts with lights and ornaments. This year they’re taking it up a notch. “We thought the lights looked a little bit bare just wrapped on the lampposts, and we heard from a few people that they thought we should add some garland,” Crawford said Wednesday, as she doled out the
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Nelson Fire Rescue began installing lights along the Baker Street skyline on Tuesday in preparation for the holiday season. San Van Schie photo decorative cords of faux pine to volunteers dressed in safety vests and elf hats who worked in pairs to decorate the poles. Strings of coloured lights mixed amid the garland and decorations like bows and wreaths will hang from the tops
of each post. The group has been allotted $20,000 from the city’s Spurway Trust Fund — $10,000 this year and the same amount the previous year — to buy the Christmas lights and decorations, which can be used year after year.
All the street level lighting is installed seasonally, while the lights on the building will be in place year round. More than 5,400 feet of lights (360 strings) were needed to run along the tops of every shop on Baker Street. They’ll be set on a timer to come on from dusk until midnight. Crawford said the white LED lights are inexpensive to run and could add to the ambiance of the street at anytime of year. “The LED lights work for peanuts — six strings of lights for a month only costs 24 cents for the hydro,” Crawford said. “I think it would be nice to have them on in the summer, when the tourists are in. They’d be great with all the hanging baskets and things the city does.” Crews will be working to install the lights throughout the coming week to prepare for Santa coming to Baker Street on December 6, along with the second annual elf walk, during which the lights will all be turned on for the first time. For details see facebook.com/ elfwalk.
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vice to ensure residents have timely access to high level care using skilled paramedics (both on the ground and in the air), and Interior Health’s High Acuity Response Team (HART) based in Trail. The HART team provides a level of care similar to that available in hospital intensive care units. MLA Michelle Mungall was with the crowd of people assembled outside the council meeting Tuesday evening. Health care being a provincial matter, she has been advocating to the IH on behalf of Kaslo since the notion of cuts to ER services first came to light over a year ago. “This is a very important issue,” she told the Star. “Absolutely, I am concerned about 24/7 care in Kaslo and the north end of Kootenay Lake.” Round the clock emergency care is needed in that community — “geography of the area making it common sense,” she said. The Nelson-Creston representative understands physician recruitment is a challenge due to workload expectations in rural centres. “I’ve heard that from physicians. I’ve heard that from the IH and I’ve heard that from the working group,” she said.
A large crowd of concerned Kaslo residents attended the meeting which detailed the reduced Joe Hawes photo emergency rooms hours. Interior Health now plans to focus on of the IH, they say they’re always open to recruiting a physician for primary care, bringing 24/7 back but their step one is get“physicians who are committed to Kaslo, ting physicians into the community.” physicians who are interested in providing Kaslo currently has .5 FTE physicians as consistent services to meet the majority opposed to the 2 FTE positions needed for of residents’ healthcare needs during the primary care. busiest hours of the week,” they said in Winters said Kaslo isn’t giving up on seea release. ing ER services restored when the “health Mungall suggested looking at alternative care team is stabilized.” models should have happened prior to “tak“This is not the end of it,” she said. “We ing this route.” see this as a bump in the road. We need to “Of course, now the concern is once we keep moving forward and keep the dialogue lose these services will we ever get them open with Interior Health in hopes we can back,” she said. “In asking that question eventually ramp up the services.”
Intoxicated male harasses shopper Nelson Police have been kept busy this past week. On Monday, November 11 at 4:40 p.m., an intoxicated male approached a female shopper outside Save-OnFoods, asking for change. The suspect became belligerent, swore and followed the woman to her car when he did not receive any money. She managed to leave the area safely and then called Nelson Police. The 51-year-old local man is known to police and was
located and arrested for causing a disturbance and public intoxication. He was lodged into cells until sober. He will appear in court in the New Year to answer to the charges. q On Tuesday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m., a local male driving downtown was waiting for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk so he could proceed on a green light. One male pedestrian made a point of lingering in front of the man’s car, so the driver
honked his horn as the light was green. The pedestrian then kicked the car, and tried to entice the driver to fight. A female companion of the pedestrian encouraged him to apologize and move on while the driver called police. The male fled the area as officers responded. Police believe they know who the male is and are looking to speak with him about this incident. q Earlier this week, on Sunday, November 10 at 9:54 a.m.,
Nelson Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Highway 3A/Lakeview Crescent. The vehicle had driven over the bank and rolled over at that location. The 26-yearold driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries. Speed and alcohol were a factor. The driver was issues a 90-day immediate roadside suspension after providing samples of his breath.
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A record-breaking effort combination of staff, board directors and After a month of campaigning, the member-volunteers mailed letters, made Kootenay Co-op reached — and then ex- phone calls, attended a booth at the Coceeded — its goal of raising $1.5 million. op, spoke at events and “ate, drank and The final tally? More than $1,768,200 dreamt about member loans,” says loans in member loans for its new store, slated to open mid-2015 on the east end of Nelson’s downtown core. “We are so completely delighted with the response from our member-owners,” says board director and member loans committee chair Susan Morrison. “The response from day one of the program was really positive; people appreciated how the loans program was both a local, ethical investment opportunity and a way to help the Co-op grow.” This success has implications beyond Nelson and area, says Morrison. “The success of this campaign shines a light on the region as a whole. To the best of our knowledge, this is the most money raised in a member-loans campaign for food co-operatives in North America! It’s such a clear sign of how special this community is.” Marketing manager Jocelyn Carver says the two highest sums 104 Silica Street | 877-399-4415 | 250-352-2001 previously gathered are from www.kootenaywoodstoves.com Linden Hills at $1.4 million and Seward at $1.46 million. Both are in Min- program coordinator Marya Skrypiczajko. neapolis. The loan sizes ranged from $1,000 to “The Twin Cities are really the biggest well over $25,000. Member loans provide co-op hotspot of North America in many the Co-op with patient capital at preferways and obviously have a much larger able rates, contributing significantly to a population to draw from,” Carver says. healthier financial start for the new store. During the month of October, the “We learned a lot during this campaign. member loans committee made up of a One lesson was about the way money can Nelson Staff Writer
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convey more than a market valuation,” says Morrison. “The dollar amount was one dimension of the loan; the other was an expression of trust, enthusiasm and good will from the lenders. It was a very meaningful experience to interact with our members in this way.” “Our lenders really reflected the diversity amongst our 11,000 members,” relates Skrypiczajko. “We heard from farmers who have supplied the Co-op for years to people who have just moved to the area and who became members only days before... and everyone in between!” “We are very grateful to all of our members for their participation in this month-long campaign,” says Morrison. “And for their membership and patronage of the Co-op, regardless of whether they were able to make a loan at this time or not. It takes a strong community to raise a Co-op!” The board of directors will also be discussing the feedback which came from many members who are interested in future investment opportunities with the Kootenay Co-op. “We had a lot of people say they weren’t able to participate now, but hope that we will offer a similar opportunity in the future. That’s something we definitely want to consider,” says Morrsion. As the member loans campaign comes to completion the Nelson Commons project is preparing to kick in to high gear. Pre-sales for the residential units will begin on November 20th. While many people have pre-selected units with the intention of purchasing, there are still units available. The Co-op held a member loan campaign in 1991 and raised $100,000.
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A Nelson girl will go to Germany next month with her shiny black tap shoes all ready to perform on a world stage. Ava Koeltgen, 13, will be heading to Riesa for the World Championship Tap Dance Competition at the start of December to compete with the National Team against 50 other countries. “I’ve never been to Germany before and it’s going to be my first time in a competition,” she said. The excited young woman first started tapping with Dance Umbrella when she was five-years-old. Like many youngsters, her parents signed her up for one of the many activities open to kids. Soon, it became apparent that Ava had some rhythmic talent. “When you are a tap dancer, you have to keep the beat with your feet,” said Ava. A homeschooler, Ava also does ballet, jazz and hip hop as well as singing and taking piano and drumming lessons. Among all her pursuits, Ava’s mom Jeanine could see that tap dancing was a path suited to her daughter. “It seemed to come naturally to her. And the smile on her face — that’s what did it for me,” said Jeanine. Ava’s dad Harold sees tap as a great physi-
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cal activity and he’s happy to see his daughter have any opportunity. “It’s nice to introduce kids to things so they can find what they really like to do,” he said. Today, Ava’s training has been taken to new heights. At the beginning of October she started making weekend treks to Chilliwack to train with the 14 other dancers a part of Tap Team Canada. The driving is worth it. “It’s quite a special event she’s working toward,” said Harold. “It’s not an every day thing. She’ll be representing Canada.” Tap Teammates include four other youngsters from Lethbridge, Alberta and nine from the Lower Mainland. Ava secured her spot on that team by auditioning while in Vancouver for International Tap Fest. There she watched and was instructed by famous tap dancers like Maud Arnold, Sara Reich and Kyle Wilder. It was impressive and inspiring, said the aspiring professional dancer who came home to Nelson with her tap shoes autographed. Jeanine thought auditioning for the World Tap Dance Championships would be a great learning experience and was wowed when Ava secured a spot in the December
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3 to 7 event. Ava’s performance in Germany remains a secret but anyone interested in catching the dancer on stage can attend an open house at the Capitol Theatre on November 26. Ava’s ballet class is having an informal open house that day and her Dance Connection instructor Lynette Lightfoot has offered to include the tap number. Despite no lights, no curtains, no costumes, there will be lots of effort as Ava dances at 6:15 p.m. Performing to Dance Beats, Ava said the tune she picked “sounded neat and different with a good beat to follow.” “Older music usually works better but you can tap dance to everything,” she said. Leading up to the open house, Ava and her family are holding a silent auction on Facebook to raise funds for her trip to the worlds. Found at https://www.facebook. com/tappingauction or by searching National Tap Dance Competition Auction for Ava Koeltgen, auction items can be collected at the Capitol Theatre prior to Ava’s performance. A donation box will also be at the theatre that night. Ava plans to keep dancing into adulthood and with proud parents in support. “As long as she’s having a good time, that’s fine with me,” said Harold.
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Think again RDCK Do your own research So the Regional District of the Central Kootenay has outgrown its current facility, located in Nelson, and is looking at its options. Couple that with the fact that the City of Nelson has a huge, empty space at City Hall that it’s trying to find a renter for. Then add in the fact that there could be significant cost savings for the RDCK, and therefore to the taxpayers, if it moves in, rather than modifying its present location or purchasing a new one. Finally, consider that Nelson will generate revenue from renting the space, which is also a taxpayer benefit. In a normal world you would add these pieces together to reach a logical conclusion. But this is politics and you don’t get much farther from logical than that. Last month the City of Nelson made a presentation to the RDCK to pitch the idea of moving to 310 Ward Street, lovingly referred to as the White Building. A pitch that for the most part fell on deaf ears. The question is why. Are there logistics to be worked out? Of course, but what could be so daunt-
ing that politicians would refuse to save taxpayers money? Parking could be problematic, with only 80 spaces available. But is that enough to ignore the potential $200,000 savings per year just in IT costs? Not to mention the money available by leasing or selling the old location and other cost-saving benefits. And it’s not just Nelson taxpayers who stand to gain. All the communities in the RDCK pay to fund the group, so when it spends extra cash, it’s taxpayers that foot that bill. A long-term partnership appears to make logical, financial sense. Creating a political hub — provincial government services are also located in the White Building — makes sense. Locating in an area with access to transit and is within walking distance to several other services makes sense. Costing the taxpayers more money makes nonsense. Later this month, Nelson will again make its presentation to the RDCK. We can only hope that financially sound heads prevail. Because if they pass up this opportunity now, it’s the taxpayers who will pay in the end.
It’s such a shame to see Tom Fletcher wasting space in the Nelson Star again. I guess it’s a testament to the tenaciousness of Black Press in their apparent war on unions. And when I say unions, I don’t mean just labour unions, I mean any group of organized citizenry that doesn’t tow the line with their agenda. I’m sure we can expect another salvo soon ridiculing anyone who doesn’t want LNG and fracking in the province. (A good intro for anyone unfamiliar with this is the documentary Gasland). But, if people are reading Fletcher’s column (for me it’s like a car wreck — just gotta look), I hope they do their own research and know that for the most part all he does is sling insinuations. It seems he’ll spin whatever he can find to slag working people. A good example was his latest drivel regarding flu shots. He attempts to distill the controversy down to health care workers being lazy and wanting a few days paid rest. What rubbish. No one wants to spend any time at all with the flu. That’s a day of rest? I work in healthcare and I got my flu shot Wednesday, but I didn’t do it lightly. I wanted to be sure the adjuvant squalene wasn’t present as it was in some H1N1 vaccine, so I asked. When I got a confused look from the person about to poke me, I rephrased the question to “is this the vaccine for pregnant woman” (which is absent the adjuvant) to which I got a nod. Again, if you’ve any interest in this please go to http:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10640454 and you’ll
see why I asked. Squalene was first patented as a sterilization agent for livestock. It occurs naturally in our bodies, but then so does hydrochloric acid, and we don’t inject that directly into our bloodstream. The people I know in healthcare that object to being vaccinated understand the reasoning behind it, but also feel they are taking a chance with their own long term well being in order to prevent contagion. Some distrust multinational pharmaceutical companies’ motives and influence. Lazy Tom? Give me a break! But, again, it’s not about a substantive argument, it’s about those evil unions. Mike Pearce We want to hear from you. EMAIL LETTERS TO:
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It’s Just My Opinion — Kevin Mills
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It’s time to get to know each other
ello Nelson. I thought it was time that I formally introduce myself. After all, we are going to be spending a lot of time together. For those who have yet to meet me — and there are a lot of you — I am the new editor of the very paper you are holding in your hands. I come from the faraway land of Abbotsford, a city of about 147,000 people. It is also the former murder capital of Canada and known for being the buckle of the so-called “bible belt.” I worked at that newspaper for 24 years, covering everything from crime to council, sports to school board and more. I met my wife there, bought my first house there, raised my kids there and became a grandfather there. You could say that Abbotsford is in my blood. That’s why I knew it was time for a transfusion. If the old saying is correct and life is a journey, I seem to have got stuck in the boarding area. But no more.
Now I find myself transported to the Kootenays (man, I hope I spelled that right) to the beautiful, active, friendly community of Nelson. Can you say culture shock? I had no idea what to expect when I packed up my pick-up truck and drove the seven hours it took to get here, leaving my wife behind. No, not for good, at least not that I’m aware of. She may have other plans! Pearl should be joining me in Nelson in a few weeks, once the house is prepared for sale. She’ll be bringing our two dogs as well (thankfully the three boys, all now in their 20s, are being left behind to fend for themselves.) Of course the last few weeks by myself have allowed me to explore some of my favourite pastimes, like sitting and watching TV alone until I fall asleep. Well, that’s just one passion. I also enjoy hockey. I took in a Nelson Leafs game the other day and was impressed by the skill and entertainment level. Of course now that they lost three in a row I’m hoping I’m
not considered bad luck. Speaking of hockey, anyone who has met me may have noticed the Chicago Blackhawks logo located, basically everywhere. Shirts, jackets, watch, it’s every where I go. Remember the word fan comes from fanatic. Hopefully you Canucks fans won’t hold it against me. My other vices include gambling, I’m a big Texas Hold ‘Em fan, football (CFL and NFL) and live theatre. I know it’s a weird combination. At Simon Fraser University I majored in English and minored in Theatre. So I’ve done a few shows in my time. What can I say, I like to be the centre of attention. Of course the real question I have isn’t who am I, but rather who are you? While I’m only beginning to learn the ins and outs of this community, I can already tell that I’m going to enjoy my time here. Having sat in the editor’s chair for the past three weeks, I have learned that this community has a huge passion for all things Nelson. It doesn’t matter if it’s a community event,
a political issue, a person in need or a school bake sale — this community takes things seriously. Nelsonites (Yes, I know I have to live here for 20 years before I call myself that) don’t seem to have that “not my problem” attitude that I found prevalent at my former location. Don’t get me wrong, there were big sections of Abbotsford that would rally for a cause, but here there’s a different vibe. And, if you like something in the paper, you let us know about it. And if you don’t like something, then you tell us twice as loudly. Don’t get me wrong, I like that. That just shows passion and interest and if the people are interested, then they read the paper. If they aren’t interested, then I might end up writing nothing but a web page, not a great career move for anyone. No, community newspapers are here to stay because of places like Nelson. Places that are passionate about local events, local issues and local people. That’s why I know I’m going to like it here. As long as you don’t get much snow.
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In praise of historical writing Congratulations on an interesting and inspiring local newspaper, the Nelson Star. Especially informative and captivating to me are the articles researched and written by Greg Nesteroff, most recently the report
of the Freedom Fighter, Len Mulholland. Mr. Nesteroff has done a great community service in his interviewing of local seniors helping develop appreciation our old people as well as a record of local
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Community Events The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the basement of the Labour Exchange building at 101 Baker Street (next to the Best Western). All interested parties are welcome. For information call 250352-5274 . Nelson Right To Life hosts a documentary film screening of 180 Degrees (warning: graphic images of the holocaust, not appropriate for children under 15) on November 16 at 8:15 p.m., in the Jubilee Room of the Catholic Cathedral. There will also be a Family Pro-Life Walk on November 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the rail-trail parking lot at the end of Elwyn Street behind Selkirk College in Fairview. Nelson Grans to Grans hosts its African Feast on Sunday, November 17 at Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. The evening includes a silent auction, craft table and entertainment. Tickets are $15 to $20, sliding scale, for adults and $10 for children under 12, available at Cotton Creek Clothing (488 Baker Street). Proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soonto-be-moms. We meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Our next meeting is on November 18. For more details call 250-352-3583. Jumbo Citizen’s Democracy Camp presents a special “camp dinner” on Friday, November 22. Enjoy some delicious camp-style food, and hear camp participants’ stories from the camp. There will also be campfire Jumbo songs and an open mic. Everyone’s invited. It’s at 6:30 p.m. at the Nelson Seniors’ Centre (719 Vernon Street). Donations will be accepted for the ongoing campaign to Keep Jumbo Wild. The Nelson Music Festival Association is holding its AGM on Friday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nelson District Credit Union boardroom off the parking lot. There will be a candlelight vigil on Friday, November 22 at 5 p.m. outside Nelson City Hall to call for
the closure of the US Army’s School of the Americas, which provides training for military personnel from Latin America. Peace advocates Bud Godderis and Natalie Voykin will speak at the event and lead singing and prayers. Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club invites present, former and new members to join us for our November 23 general meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Banquet Room of the New Grand Hotel. The guest speaker is P’nina Shames representing the Osprey Foundation. More info at https://sites.google.com/site/ nelsoncfuw/2011-2012-programme Dandy Lion Events presents a sex salon on Saturday, November 23 at the BookSmyth. This is a sex positive and emotionally open event for adults to come and share ideas, questions, erotica, and performances. Admission is $7 to $13, sliding scale. Death Cafe — an informal gathering to share your thoughts about death — goes Tuesday, November 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Booksmyth, (338 Baker Street, downstairs). Everyone is welcome at this free event. Weekly meetings The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome. The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute hosts an Open Art Studio every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to come and make art. We have a wide variety of materials available to entice your imagination. There is no art experience required. Please drop in — no registration, no appointment necessary. Bring your friends and family. KATI is located at 191 Baker Street in Nelson (entrance on Falls Street). We are on the second floor with Medi-chair access. For more information, please contact 250-352-2264 or kutenaiarttherapy@shaw.ca. Nelson Indoor RC Flying Club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the gym at the Central School on Ward Street, small drop-in fee for gym rental. Bring your own helicopter/plane/quadricopter or “borrow”
for trial flight. All ages welcome. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com for more info. Free iPad for Seniors group every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to explore your iPad and learn new tips and tricks. All levels welcome! Located in the Learning Place (lower level of City Hall). Call Joan for more information at 250-352-3218. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information and on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-3526008 for more information on all seniors’ programs Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times. Fundraisers The Grizzlies are holding a rugby fundraising banquet on November 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Alligator Pie will cater and Val Kilmer and the New Coke will get people dancing. Their silent auction aims to help kids get out of the field. Tickets for the banquet are available at The Dock, Finley’s, The New Grand and by phoning Ed Vulcano at 250-5513792 Casino Royale, a fundraiser for Kootenay Kids Society, returns on November 16 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. This fun-filled evening will include casino favourites such as blackjack, 3-card poker, roulette and horse racing, as well as live music and James Bond impersonators. Tickets are $20 and include $500 worth of starter poker chips. Get your ticket at Stuart’s News, Otter Books, The Bridge or Kootenay Kids Family Place. Womaginarium, the Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s third
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com annual fundraiser, goes Friday, November 29 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. This carnival-style event will feature numerous local performers, including Lisel Forst, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black and more. Doors are at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Mountain Baby, the Women’s Centre and Fairies Pyjamas. West Kootenay EcoSociety is holding a raffle to win $200 gift certificates at five local outdoor stores (total value $1,000). Raffle proceeds will be used to support programs such as the popular Conversation Café series, which will return in January 2014. Tickets are $5, available at participating stores: R.O.A.M, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Boomtown Sports, Sacred Ride, and Gerick Cycle and Ski. The winner will be drawn on December 15. Ongoing bottle drive in support of BEAKS Wild Bird Rehabilitation. Bottles/cans can be dropped off at The Nelson Animal Hospital. Workshops Ellison’s Market free weekly Workshops on Saturday, November 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. is “Dysregulation.” Learn about dysregulation in the body and the effects that food have on your body functioning optimally. Radical Wondering Collective is offering a workshop called “Cultivating Happiness: for ourselves and our families” on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre (533A Baker Street). Facilitators will offer simple information on neuroscience, basic techniques for cultivating and maintaining happiness as well as specific tools to bring these feelings home to your children and your partner. The cost is $65. The register, call Shyloe 250551-1538 or Jodi 250-509-1182. Oxygen Art Centre courses open for all ages. Karen Guilbault is teaching a one-day workshops called Wet and Wild: A Fresh Approach to Painting on November 30. To Register phone 250-352-2821. Craft Faires The 13th annual Baker Street Christmas Craft Fair opens Friday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western. Admission is $2. The second annual Pre-Christmas Art Show and Sale at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street) on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door Prizes. Tea and cookies. Participating artists include Graham Hurst, Karen Guilbault, Keira Zaslove, Marilyn McCombe, Sue Parr, Linda Kope, Ryan Kissinger, Helen Kissinger, Kimberley Hyatt, Fiona Brown. Kootenay Christian Fellowship/ Our Daily Bread craft and bake faire opens Friday, November 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street. Find handmade clothing and jewelery and more by local artisans, as well as homemade baking. Raffles and door prizes will also be up for grabs. Admission is $2. Proceeds go to Our Daily Bread. The Kootenay Artisan Fair opens Friday, November 22 from noon to 7 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. More than 50 juried artisan vendors are involved in the fair and there will be live music throughout the weekend. Balfour Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair is Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission (donations will be accepted for the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House). Announcement Throughout the month of November, Valhalla Pure Outfitters is collection gently used winter coats that will be given to Kootenay people in need. Everyone who donates a coat will be entered to win a new down jacket. Stepping Stones for Success, the Nelson-based homeless shelter servicing the West Kootenay area, is holding a blanket drive. Between now and November 30, the shelter is requesting donations of sleeping bags, blankets, tents, winter coats, boots, toques, gloves and towels. Donations can be dropped off at 7–567 Ward Street. To include your event in the online calendar visit nelsonstar.com. Or email reporter@nelsonstar.com to add your event to the community calendar.
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THINK LOCAL FIRST LIVE. SHOP. PLAY NELSON AND AREA
THINK LOCAL FIRST When you support local business, those businesses in turn support local organizations and causes who depend on local business support for their success. Local businesses provide in-kind donations, cash donations and indispensible contributions to many organizations within our communities. Locally owned businesses build strong neighbourhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbours and by contributing to local causes. As consumers, we have the power to shape our community by shopping local! Isn’t that an amazing thought?
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Shane Vassell and Shane Dayman plan to run The Royal as a restaurant during the day and at night turn it into a club, offering a mix of live music, DJs and other events. Sam Van Schie photo
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They’re already booking well into the New Year for bands that are eager to play at their favourite venue in town. “We’ve heard from a lot of bands that can’t wait to get back in here,” Vassell said. In addition to hosting live concerts, the pair will also be targeting the college crowd with club nights. And for folks who aren’t into the typical nightlife scene, they’ll have comedy nights, open mic, dinner theatre, and games night (pool and poker). “The focus is really on offering a lot of variety,” Dayman said. “You won’t come here two Wednesdays in a row and find the same thing happening.” Dayman and Vassell hope to have The Royal open by December 1 or as soon as they can secure a liquor licence for the bar. They’re currently in the process of designing a new website. In the meantime, watch for updates at facebook.com/TheRoyalOnBaker.
“When I look at who sits around the board tables of Nelson’s many non-profit organizations, I see accountants, lawyers, bankers, financial investors and other professionals volunteering their time and expertise. Osprey’s board table is no different. The reason these directors live and volunteer here in Nelson is because the local economy supports their professional services. So shopping locally does more than just boost retail businesses, because they in turn support business services, and non-profits benefit from the professional people working in town. Whether shopping locally, or volunteering and giving locally, we all benefit.”
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Lecture’s message is one of hope
Speaker examines building peace in Africa
It’s a continent with a history of intense struggle, but there is new hope and cause for optimism in Africa. It starts with peace building and on Saturday, November 16 the Mir Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Jimmy Juma to speak on his experiences as the coordinator of the African Peace Building Institute. “Peace starts with change at a personal level and not at any other level of the society,” said Juma, who works as a mediator, negotiator and teacher. “Peace-building in Africa gives an image of more and more people with capacity in dealing with conflict nonviolently in various parts of the continent and at various levels starting from the individual level. Clearly, there are constructive relationships that are emerging as a result of peace-building efforts in communities, schools, churches, universities and other settings. Efforts of peace-building also are affecting changes at national and On Saturday, November 16 the Mir Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Jimmy Juma (back row, far right) to speak on his experiregional levels.” ences as the coordinator of the African Peace Building Institute. Submitted photo Juma is from the Democratic Re“The average North American can South Africa, Sudan and South Supublic of the Congo in Central Africa, during his lecture is one of hope. “A different Africa is emerging, ” also see that young people in Africa dan. Though the feeling is one of a country that has been devastated by he says. “Changes are taking place are waking up to demand their rights change, Juma says there are still civil war in its recent past. If all you many challenges acting as barriers did was watch the North American in countries such as the Democratic and push for genuine democracy.” Juma’s work has brought him to peace. news about Juma’s home, it might Republic of the Congo with the end “There is still a high level of depenseem bleak. But that’s not the current of a foreign-born, backed and remote to other African hot spots such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, dency and that has been the major reality and the message Juma stresses controlled rebel group.
stumbling block for achieving peace on the African continent,” says Juma. As part the Mir Centre for Peace 2013 Lecture Series, Juma will share stories that provide a better understanding of what needs to be done to build peace in Africa. “Africa offers very good examples of development and sustainable peace to learn from,” says Juma. “There is greater hope for a better Africa, a continent endowed with rich natural resources, which will benefit its children one day. Dr. Jimmy Juma’s will speak at Shambhala Hall on Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults and $13 for students/seniors. This lecture is sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust. Juma will also be putting on a workshop on November 16 entitled “Conflict Transformation and CrossCultural Perspectives.” This hands-on workshop is suitable for all ages. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $40 for students and $80 for non-students. Please note that 12 free seats have been reserved for Selkirk College students. To register for this workshop please call 250-365-1208. For more information go to selkirk. ca/mir.
Nelson Chamber of Commerce 2013 Gala Donors The Board of Directors of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses, organizations, and individuals who contributed to the2013 Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner and Auction. This year was one of our best ever, thanks to the support of our generous business community. Funds raised will be going back into the community as part of our Think Local First marketing campaign, and other important economic development initiatives the Chamber is involved in. When you are out shopping, please take the time to thank these businesses for their ongoing support of this and other community events. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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As the harvest season winds to a close the Nelson Food Cupboard is preparing to wrap up this year’s Food Skills project. The program was launched in June and since then has brought 10 workshops to Food Cupboard customers. Workshops were led by experts from within the community and have covered topics such as cooking on a budget, composting, breadmaking, gardening in small spaces and more. “We had experience offering canning and cooking workshops but this was the first time we offered an ongoing workshop series of this kind,” said Food Cupboard coordinator Kim Charlesworth. The Food Skills project was made possible by a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Social
“Feedback about this project has been very positive. Customers report that participating in these workshops has increased their skill level.” Grants program as well as support from the Kootenay Co-op. The long-term aim of the project is to increase the capacity of Food Cupboard customers to
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Hanukkah celebration set The Nelson Jewish community invites everyone to an evening of ceremony, music and dance to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay Street in Nelson. Hanukkah commemorates the struggle of Jewish people for the freedom of religious expression. In 164 B.C., the Maccabees, few in numbers, but mighty in spirit, rose fearlessly against many and powerful armies of Greek-Assyrian rulers and prevailed. On a deeper level, the miracle of Hanukkah is a time of renewal. Hannukah offers us an opportunity to fearlessly quest for the right of an authentic expression in service of unity, peace and prosperity for all. The evening will include group-singing of traditional songs, the Hanukkah traditional tale, a kabbalistic lore of 44 candles, and lighting the menorah,
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Classical music aficionados are in for a thrill. The Borealis String Quartet will take the stage at the Capitol Theatre next Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., as the second performance in the 2013-2014 Nelson Overture Concerts Society’s series. One of the most dynamic and exciting worldclass ensembles of its generation, the Borealis String Quartet has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretation. Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in the fall of 2000 and rapidly establishing a stellar reputation, the Borealis has toured extensively in North America and performed to enthusiastic sold-out audiences in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, Washington DC, Montreal, Ottawa and, of course, in their home town of Vancouver. Although the Borealis feels strongly committed to the great traditional quartet literature, they actively seek to promote new works and are strong advocates of Canadian music, with quartets by R. Murray Schafer and Omar Daniels among others in their repertory. They have also worked closely with and commissioned music from Imant Raminsh, Kelly-Marie Murphy, and John Oliver. The Borealis has also served as String Quartet-inResidence at the University of British Columbia for the past 10 years. In addition, they have been the Quartet in Residence at the June Music Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Magic City Chamber Music Festival in Birmingham, Alabama and the Winter Chamber Music Festival in Tucson, Arizona. This past January, they served a short-term residency at Idaho University. As well as extensive concertizing, the quartet is frequently heard on CBC Radio and other radio sta10:27:03 AM tions across North America and Asia. The Borealis has filmed music videos which were broadcast on Bravo Television and debuted at the Vancouver In-
Vancouver’s Borealis String Quartet plays a matinée concert at the Capitol Theatre on November 17. ternational Film Festival. They have recorded 4 CDs, 3 of which feature works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Respighi. The Nelson audience will enjoy works from three well known composers: Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, Op.76, No. 1, Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.8, Op. 110 (1960) and Beethoven’s String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132. Tickets for the November 17 matinee concert are available at the Capitol Theatre and are $14 for students and $24 for adults. Students from schools participating in the Nelson Overture Society’s outreach program (South Nelson, Trafalgar, Waldorf, Self Design, Blewett and HomeLinks) can access tickets for free.
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Women’s Centre fundraiser returns The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is hosting their third annual fundraiser Friday, November 29, at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. At the Womaginarium: Carnival of Wonders, guests will be transported back to the golden age of the travelling carnival and explore the mysteries of the imagination with some of the city’s finest performers, a stellar silent auction, and other carnival-esque fun with all proceeds going directly to supporting the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Step right up and be thrilled and amazed by the sights and sounds of Lisel Forst, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black, Clinton Swanson, Krista Lynch, Slava Doval, KindredHeart and more! Learn the secrets of the future with fortune teller Michelle Mungall and the tarot readers. Be adorned with henna and facepaint, and find magnificent treasurers at the silent auction. Dress the part in your finest, most fantastical attire. “Not only is this event an opportunity to showcase the amazing diversity of talent in our community, dress up, and have fun,” said executive director Elena Banfield, “this annual fundraiser really has a significant impact on the Women’s Centre and allows us to continue to provide resources and support to the women and children who come here. The community has always been so supportive of this annual event, whether by being a part of the audience or donating items for our silent auction, and we’re excited to create something different and exciting this year.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, available at Mountain Baby, the Women’s Centre and Fairies Pyjamas. Many thanks to Dr. Kelly Davidoff, Ric’s Grill, the Prestige Lakeside Resort, The Nelson and District
Bessie Wapp (right) is one of the local performers in Womaginarium, a fundraising event for the Women’s Kirsten Hildebrand photo Centre. Credit Union and the Nelson Star for their generous support. The Nelson and District Women’s Centre has been a part of this community for over 40 years, making it the longest running rural women’s centre in Canada. The Women’s Centre receives approximately 3,000 visits each year. Without ongoing funding, it is the generous support of the community that enables the Women’s Centre to continue to provides resources, referrals, and support for women to become empowered in their own lives and engaged in their community.
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People of a Feather Arctic film comes to Nelson
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qual parts travelogue, cultural history, and environmental parable, People of a Feather combines breathtaking imagery with heartwarming characters to tell the story of a people’s connection with nature, and their struggle to adapt to climate change. The West Kootenay EcoSociety will be bringing the film to the Civic Theatre this Wednesday for its Kootenay premiere. The film was shot over seven winters in an Inuit community on the Belcher Islands in Hudson Bay. What began as an academic research project for Dr. Joel Heath evolved into an evocative portrait of an Inuit community faced with an array of changes. In People of a Feather, Heath chronicles the community’s integration of traditional and modern lifestyles, and he documents how climate change undermines the community’s very survival. On its surface, the film revolves around the relationship between the Sankiluaq community and the eider duck, on which the Inuit depend for food and warmth. But on a deeper level, the
story is about a people’s deep connection with nature, and how that has evolved over time. In the second half of the film, we see how the pace of climate change in the Arctic — where the impacts are greater and are compounded by the hydroelectric industry — has outstripped this deeply adaptive community’s ability to react to change. The story resonates today, even though filming started in 2004. Within the last year, First Nations and their supporters have resisted impacts to their land and practices in New Brunswick, along the Enbridge Pipeline, at Jumbo Valley, and at Perry’s ridge in the Slocan Valley. Without being heavy-handed, the film presents a gentle parable of what can happen when the ties between a community and its environment are severed.
Whether you interpret the film as a morality play, a work of anthropology, or as a visually-stunning chronicle of nature’s mysteries, it’s worth seeing. Dr. Heath’s personal investment comes through in his richly painted portrait of the people and place. His time-lapse monitoring technology and underwater camera system earned him a well-deserved place in the BBC’s Planet Earth series, as he recorded the world’s first images of eider ducks feeding under the Arctic ice. People of a Feather screens at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20 at the Nelson Civic Theatre. Tickets are $10 for the general public or $8 for students, seniors, and EcoSociety members. The proceeds will be split between the West Kootenay EcoSociety and the Eider Foundation.
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Dewinetz’s books of poems include Clench from Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Press and Moving to the Clear from Edmonton’s NeWest Press. His book design and production for his Greenboathouse Press in Vernon has won 10 national book design awards. Dewinetz has worked as book designer and typographer for several Canadian publishers, including the University of Calgary Press. He currently teaches English and platen press printing at the Vernon campus of Okanagan College. Dewinitz quotes 20th Century Scots poet William Soutar as saying, “I bleed myself to be your drink: / Is not the blood of poets — ink?” Dewinetz adds, “As this quote suggests, poets make their work of words, and words, at least until fairly recently, were made from ink. My interest in and passion for poetry seemingly inevitably has turned to an interest in and passion for the letterforms that make up the poems, and from this interest has grown a passion for the letter’s companions: type, paper and ink.” Dewinetz’s appearance, part of Oxygen’s Presentation Series, is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public. Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance).
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Rocky Mountain author brings new book to Nelson Like a clearcut mountainside, there isn’t too much left in the BC woods for a writer to harvest, but the debut novel by Valemount, BC author Maureen Brownlee salvages a few sound logs from the slash pile to build a tale of loss and liberation, betrayal and forgiveness in Loggers’ Daughters. Herself a logger’s daughter, Brownlee writes what she knows, and what she knows is British Columbia, specifically the forested slopes of the Rocky Mountain trench and the logging communities that inhabit them. “This is a novel about people at the periphery,” she said, “about families who spent their working lives surviving the boom and bust cycles of the forest industry.”
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elson may not have billboard lined freeways or a bunch of big chain stores fighting for our attention with aggressive advertising campaigns — but it can still be hard to avoid the influence of corporations telling us how to think and feel. Marya Folinsbee is the local organizer of an interactive night of theatre called Corporations in our Heads, put on by Vancouver’s Theatre for the Living, which will explore a method to remove corporate messages from our collective psyche. “We can feel far removed from corporate influence here in Nelson, but I think we’re all still carrying around lots of those beliefs and ideas about ourselves and our lives we see in advertising.” Theatre for the Living will use theatre techniques and stories that emerge from the audience to start a conversation about these issues on stage. After a short warm-up the audience will be asked to offer stories out of their own experiences in which they had to make a decision, and in that moment, they knew that the messages of corporations were affecting their choice in negative or unhealthy ways. One story Folinsbee plans to share is about a time she was feeling down and found herself wandering through a grocery store looking for “comfort food” or some-
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sent that message. If another audience member has an idea of how to disarm or evict a voice from “occupying” a space in our collective psyche, the audience member yells, “stop.” They then enter the playing area and, taking the place of a previous volunteer, try their idea. Throughout the show, the audience will work through the voices one by one, peeling layers of complexity away as we go, exploring tactics to deal with the voices. This may sound heavy, but it’s a great deal of fun. To take part, come to the Nelson Legion Hall (402 Victoria Street, second floor) on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 to $20, sliding scale.
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Nelson Brewing Company wins BC Beer awards
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he annual BC Beer awards were handed out in October with the best of craft beer through out the province being recognized. Most of the winners came out of the Lower Mainland, but our Nelson Brewing Company brought two first place awards home to the Kootenays. It’s a nice feather in the cap for our brewmaster Mike Kelly and the whole team at the brewery. The short list coming out of these awards is a great tool if you’re up for sampling new beers, or want to be reminded what old timers are still hitting homeruns! For a full list of winners check out bcbeerawards.com. We’ll highlight a few of our favourites here. Best English Ale 1st: Nelson Brewing Co – Hop Good Organic Session IPA 2nd: Central City Brewers and Distillers – Red Racer ESB 3rd: Powell Street Craft Brewery – Old Jalopy Pale Ale Hop Good is new to the family of craft beers from NBC, first coming out last Spring, and already it’s making waves around the province as one of the best lower alcohol IPA’s in the province. Weighing in at 5.2%, as opposed to most IPA’s that are 6.5% and up, the first thing you’ll catch when you pour this ale into the glass and take a whiff is the delicious citrus aromas. Hop Good is a bright, perfectly balanced and reasonably hopped ale that could be home in a “pale ale” category as well. We knew we had a winner on our hands when we first tasted it, but the actual hardware of a first place finish is a great compliment and we very much appreciate it!
Best Session Ale 1st: Nelson Brewing Co. – Wild Honey Organic Ale 2nd: Phillips Brewing Co. – Slipstream Ale 3rd: Parallel 49 Brewing Company – Red Eye
Best IPA (India Pale Ale) 1st: Driftwood Brewing Company – Fat Tug IPA 2nd: Driftwood Brewing Company – Sartori Harvest IPA 3rd: Moon Under Water Brewery – Tranquility IPA
This win was a bit of a surprise for us — not that Wild Honey isn’t an amazing beer, there’s a reason why it’s consistently one of our best selling ales. You don’t expect a beer that’s been around for over a decade to win when up against younger, trendier beers, but that’s exactly what it did. Wild Honey was initially brewed for our friends at Whitewater then taken province wide. A Session Ale is a beer with lower alcohol content allowing working men in England in bygone eras to be able to have a few beers at lunch and return to their duties without being inebriated. Yes that actually started a whole new style of beer, the power of ales! Our Wild Honey is amber coloured ale with a delicious dry crisp flavour with a hint of organic honey that keeps folks reaching into the cooler or fridge time and time again.
Our hats off to the Driftwood team on a one-two finish in one of the most competitive styles in the province. Fat Tug is available all around the area year round. The Sartori is a wet hopped IPA that can only be brewed once a year, immediately following the hop harvest, when fresh wet Centennial hops are spirited from the Sartori Cedar Ranch near Chilliwack to the brew kettle in Victoria. As you can imagine this beast always sells out nearly immediately. If you’re up for an amazing IPA experience that’s always consistent, Fat Tug is a must purchase, it’s among the best IPAs not just in BC but North America.
Best of Show Vancouver Island Brewery – Hermannator Ice Bock A limited amount of this just showed up at the Government Liquor Store in Nelson just last week and won’t last long, especially after taking home a “Best in Show” award! Brewed in limited batches each year, Hermannator Ice Bock was first brewed by Herman, one of Vancouver Island’s original brewers during the holidays as a gift for clients and customers. Crafted using a blend of chocolate and caramel malts, this German Eisbock is cold aged in cellars for over three months. This Winter Ale has hints of plum and raisin followed by a dark nut toast. It’s a great beer and we tip our hats again to Vancouver Island on taking home the Best in Show award! Any and all of the short listed beers deserve to be enjoyed. It really just scratches at the surface of the amazing craft beers we have the luck to choose from in BC. So next time your headed to the store to grab a new batch of ales check the website and see if there isn’t something new on the shelf to try. This column, co-written by Nelson Brewing Company staff, appears monthly in this space.
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The Nelson Civic Theatre offers its first “Monthly Member Monday” on November 18. The movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey. Show your Civic Threatre membership for free admission into the film (or buy a membership for $25). Details at civictheatre. ca.
PRESENTS
“People of a Feather”
A documentary about a unique Inuit culture that relies on Arctic eider ducks and their daily struggle to adapt to a changing ecosystem.
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Equal parts travelogue, cultural history, and environmental parable, EcoSociety presents People of a Feather on November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre. The film combines breathtaking imagery with heartwarming characters to tell the story of a people’s connection with nature, and their struggle to adapt to climate change. Banff Mountain Film Festival makes its annual World Tour stop in Nelson from November 21 to 23, screening this year’s selection of outdoor adventure films beginning at 7 p.m. nightly at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $16 per night or $39 for a festival pass, available at Snowpack or the Capitol Theatre box office.
TALENT CONTEST
The L.V. Rogers grad class of 2014 is organizing the third annual Nelson’s Best Singer Contest. The event will be held Friday, November 15 in the LVR Gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at Maglio’s Building Center and Bent Over Leather in Nelson. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
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Four local youth will share their stories of overcoming challenges at a TEDx event on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shambhala Hall on the Tenth Street Campus of Selkirk College. Admission is free. On Saturday, November 16 the Mir Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Jimmy Juma to speak on his experiences as the coordinator of the African Peace Building Institute at 7 p.m. at the Shambhala Hall on Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus. Tickets are available at the door and are $16 for adults and $13 for students/ seniors.
Elephant Mountain Music Theatre presents the music of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme (concert style) on Wednesday, November 27 at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will feature well-known local artists Julie Johnson Murray, Christina Nolan, Kevin Armstrong, Josh Murray and Michael Calledine with guests singers Yves Thibault from Montreal and Andrey Andreychik from Vancouver. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students.
VISUAL ARTS
Slocan Valley Historical Society presents “Postcards from the Valley’s Past” on Thursday, November 21, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Threads Guild building (old schoolhouse) at Perry Siding. Local historian and Nelson Star reporter Greg Nesteroff will be sharing his extensive collection of old Slocan Valley postcards from the past 120 years.
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LITERATURE
A young Renaissance man of Canadian literature, Jason Dewinetz, will read from his poems and speak about his awardwinning work as book designer, publisher, and typographer on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre (320 Vernon Street, alley entrance). Dewinetz’s appearance, part of Oxygen’s Presentation Series, is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public.
THEATRE
Vancouver’s Theatre for Living presents Corporations in our Heads on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. above the Legion (402 Victoria Street, second floor). This interactive event investigates how corporate messages have planted themselves in our collective psyche, and how we can use theatre to remove them. Admission is $5 to $20, sliding scale. The Capitol Kids presentation series begins with Dufflebag Theatre’s production of Robin Hood on Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m. In their refreshing adaptation of this classic fairy tale, audience members are invited into the show to play the main parts. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages. Tickets are $12.50 or buy a pass to see all four shows in the kids series for $40. For details see capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
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The After Work Dance Party on Friday, November 15 will feature drummer Rick Frye with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley's Irish Pub. Filling out the rhythm section will be Colin Spence on keys and Rob Fahie on bass. Show time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is by donation. Recently establishing himself as one of Vancouver’s top dancehall selectors, DJ Dubconscious returns to the Spiritbar on Friday, November 15. Don’t miss this full night of reggae and dancehall vibes. Cover is $10 at the door
The Nelson Overture Concert Series continues with Borealis String Quartet on Sunday, November 17 at the Capitol Theatre. One of the most dynamic world-class ensembles of its generation, Borealis has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style and refined musical interpretation. Tickets are $24 for adults or $14 for students. The show starts at 2 p.m. Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Melody Diachun on Monday, November 18 at Shambhala Hall (Tenth Street Campus, Selkirk College Nelson). Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door. Vancouver’s Bocephus King plays Vallican Whole (3762 Little Slocan Road) on Friday, November 22. Tickets are $10 in advance at vallicanwhole.com or $12 at the door. Local rock band Sunshine Drive welcomes winter at the second annual Snowmotion event at Spiritbar on Friday, November 22. Lots of great prizes to be won. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $10. On Friday, November 22 Greg McPherson (Winnipeg) and guests Kill City Kids (Vancouver) play a live-to-air concert in the basement of the Kootenay Co-Op Radio Station. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Ellison's Cafe hosts the Kootenay Music Award winner for "Best New Artist," Dylan McPherson, and Seize Tonight on Saturday November 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cottonwood Singers directed by Kathleen Neudorf presents Music for a November's Evening on Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral. The choir will be joined by Lalin, directed by Allison Girvan and Ananta, a newly formed trio of sopranos Allison Girvan, Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and are available at Otter Books and Gericks Cycle and Ski. S
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On Saturday, November 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Ellison's Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents Jan Van Gold with Hunter Stanway followed by Eli Larsen and Dylan Ferris from Selkirk music program. Mrs. Strange and The Magpies play Saturday, November 16 at the Dam Inn Pub (3126 Station Road, South Slocan). Both bands are made up of students from the Selkirk Music Program. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $8 in advance at the Dam Inn.
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With the streak over, Nelson wants to return to winning ways
Leafs looking to bounce back Kevin Mills Nelson Star Editor
After starting the season by going undefeated in regulation time for 17 straight games, the Nelson Leafs found themselves in unfamiliar territory last weekend. The locals lost all three of their matches, two in overtime and the final contest in regulation, bringing the streak to an abrupt end. While some might see that as a setback, Leafs’ head coach Frank Maida said that isn’t the approach his squad is taking. “After our loss we basically congratulated the boys on a great start,” he explained. Exhaustion and injuries played a big part in the results. “Three games in three days and playing with a short bench was a major factor in losing on Sunday.” But Maida said the team isn’t down about the losses. “No, not at all. We’re pretty excited about the season. We’ve gone 20 games with only one regulation loss. That’s shaping up to be a pretty good season and that’s what we’ve focused on.
“That’s how we’ve approached this week, we’ve only had one loss.” The locals are looking to regroup, heading into a pair of road games. The first takes place tonight in Princeton against the Posse. Maida said despite the losses, his squad has not prepared any differently this week. The focus, as always, has been on detail. “We’re paying a lot of attention to detail and getting healthy and getting ready for the weekend. “We’ve got a couple of minor bumps and bruises. The boys are working on getting healthy.” The coach feels that snapping the undefeated streak may be a good thing for his team as it releases some of the pressure from his players. “I think the challenge of, ‘who is going to beat Nelson?’ is over. We have a loss now and that’s some pressure taken off our shoulders. Now we can just focus on our game.” On Saturday night, the Leafs travel to Osoyoos to take on the Coyotes. Nelson’s next home game is set for Wednesday, November 20 when Grand Forks comes to town. Puck drops at 7 p.m.
“I think the challenge of, ‘who is going to beat Nelson?’ is over. We have a loss now and that’s some pressure taken off our shoulders.” Frank Maida
After losing three straight games last weekend, the Nelson Leafs are hoping to return to form with a pair of road victories. The squad plays tonight in Princeton and tomorrow in Osoyoos. Kirsten Hildebrand photo
Kootenay Swim Club hauls in the medals It was another great weekend for the Kootenay Swim Club, as Gabrielle Hanvold, Kelsey Andrusak, Sydney Wetter, and Niallan Collier had impressive performances in heats and finals at the Vernon Kokanee Fall Invitational this past weekend (November 8-10). The 50-metre backstroke marked the start of Friday’s events with Wetter getting a best time of 40.52 and
Collier taking first overall with a best time of 28.95. Andrusak took first overall in the 50-metre breaststroke and achieved a best time of 39.25. All swimmers swam personal bests in the 800-metre freestyle, demonstrating the local club’s training efforts in the pool. Finals on Saturday included an action packed medal haul as Han-
vold took gold in the 100-metre fly and a bronze in the 50-metre free. Collier took the silver in both the 200-metre backstroke and 50-metre free while Andrusak won the gold in both the 100-metre breaststroke and the 50-metre free. Sunday proved to be another great show of fitness and endurance in the pool as Andrusak took silver in the 50-metre fly and gold in both
the 200-metre breaststroke and the 100-metre free. Hanvold took home bronze in the 50-metre fly and silver in the 100-metre freestyle. Wetter achieved best times in both the 200-metre breaststroke and the 100-metre freestyle, taking a combined 13 seconds off, proving that all her hard work is starting to show. Collier closed out the weekend
LEAFS HOCKEY
AWAY FRI. NOV. 15th 7:00 PM vs. Princeton Posse
AWAY SAT. NOV. 16th 7:35 PM vs. Osoyoos Coyotes
HOME WED. NOV. 20th 7:00 PM vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins
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with a silver in 100-metre backstroke. Overall the Kootenay Swim Club made a lasting impression at the VKSC Fall Invitational but the best is yet to come, as the swimmers will be back in the water to continue training for their next meet in Kamloops, December 13-15. For more information, visit thekootenayswimclub.com.
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Nelson figure skating coaches Yoshie Measures and Sarah Gower have focused on improving the club’s programming. Submitted photo
Skating season opens with new programs
Skaters hit the ice 60th Wedding Anniversary
Please join Ted and Gerry Mannings In Celebration of their Diamond 60th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, November 24th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St. Nelson Tea and Sandwich Social
October marked the launch of a new skating season for the Nelson Figure Skating Club with programs for first time skaters to seasoned competitors. Canskate, the club’s flagship learn-to-skate instruction has been redesigned by Skate Canada. The New Canskate aims to help kids progress faster through constant movement. “In a 45-minute session there are lots of ways we ensure kids are always moving,” explained coach Sarah Gower. “With the use of a fast track, a circuit, props and games children are always using their stroking to acquire sound fundamentals faster. They achieve speed and better fitness sooner.” Gower emphasizes that Canskate is a sound base for all ice sports and has added drills designed specially for kids looking to play hockey. “We offered a condensed Canskate program in the summer and I was amazed with the progress in only five days.” Gower and fellow coach Yoshie Measures have spent the last six months rethinking all aspects of the clubs programming. This summer they premiered a retooled summer camp designed to establish the NFSC as a regional centre of excellence in the off season. The coaches invited fitness specialists to develop a broad-based strategy to help skaters improve strength, flexibility and overall fitness.
“We want to develop the complete athlete,” said coach Measures. “By adding flex, yoga and dance classes we complimented a rigorous on ice program with what the other instructors were doing.” The formula proved successful with the largest summer enrolment the club has seen in years.
“We offered a condensed Canskate program in the summer and I was amazed with the progress in only five days.” One key area the club wanted to rethink was the Junior Academy Program. Designed as a transition from general skating to figure skating, the program has always had to serve skaters in transition and with a broad range of abilities. The coaches decided to utilize the higher requirements of the New Canskate and keep skaters in that program longer. Skaters moving into Junior Academy will now possess a firm base to learn the rigors of figure skating.
For Measures, a jump specialist, it’s all about developing solid skill sets at every level. “We are teaching skating that focuses on proper crosscut technique, and most importantly improved fitness through on-ice cardio sessions. We’ve noticed a difference since the summer. Skaters are pushing harder, going faster and have more stamina.” All those benefits will be appreciated as skaters begin to prepare for the upcoming competition season. Led by veterans Christina Champlin and Charley Defouw, the club will send a team of skaters to Kimberley, Rossland, as well as representing Nelson at the Kootenay Regional Championships in January, 2014. The Super Series Final in Kelowna in March is a treat for skaters to participate in. Performances will be live streamed allowing friends and supporters to watch the action wherever they are. The finale of the season happens in the spring when the club will put on the much anticipated ice show. All skaters that register for the spring session, including Canskaters, are included in the event. A highlight of the season, the ice show allows skaters to shine and show off their accomplishments over a season of hard work. For more information about the Nelson Figure Skating Club, please visit nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca
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Sharing Valley history
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Postcards from the past
During the past 120 years, photographers have captured Slocan Valley communities in their most favourable light to print postcards that promoted the Slocan Valley. On Thursday, November 21, local historian and Nelson Star reporter Greg Nesteroff will be sharing his extensive collection of old postcards at the Threads Guild building (old schoolhouse) at Perry Siding. This event is at 7 p.m. and is the third in a series of local history presentations sponsored by the Slocan Valley Historical Society. Local author Rita Moir will also attend this presentation. Her recent book The Third Crop captured some of the amazing photos and stories from our past. She is currently working on a project to make digital copies of private
photo collections and documents that are important to our local history. As well as creating digital copies for the local archives, she can provide digital copies to the collections’ owners free of charge. If you own or are aware of old photo collections, be sure to speak with Moir at this presentation. You’re encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to view our past as captured in these old postcards, to meet and talk with Nesteroff and Moir and to find out more about the Slocan Valley Historical Society and its work. Feel free to bring along any interesting old photos or artifacts you own to share and discuss with the group. For more information about this event, call Joyce Johnson at 250-3552230.
Candlelight vigil A candlelight vigil is being organized in Nelson. At the end of November, peace activists from all over North and South America will converge on Fort Benning, Georgia to call for the closure of the US Army’s School of the Americas (SOA). This decades old military training school, recently renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, provides training to military personnel from various Latin American
nations. School of the Americas Watch, which is organizing the weekend gathering claims to have evidence that SOA military graduates have led and supported dictatorships from Chile to Guatemala and have targeted persons involved in social movements across Latin America. In Nelson, there will be a candlelight vigil on Friday, November 22 at 5 p.m. outside Nelson City Hall to mark the 23rd year of the protest and to call for justice in
Latin America. Peace advocates Bud Godderis and Natalie Voykin, both of whom have been to SOA Watch sponsored vigils at Fort Benning, will speak at the event and lead singing and prayers. The Nelson event is sponsored by KAIROS, an ecumenical initiative that works for peace, human rights and social justice in Canada and the world. For further information about this event, please call 250-3529871.
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Miklos Zalai January 30,1943 to November 18, 2012
Lovingly remembered by your devoted wife Donna, your children Spencer, Monica, Melissa, Jessica, along with all your grandchildren.
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On November 9, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, Nick passed away at the age of 71. Nick will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years, Carol; children, Michael (Jackie), Daniel (Julie), Nikki (Andy), and Kristy; grandchildren, Lauren, Tyson, and Reid; mother Mary; five brothers, Gary (Diane), Bruce (Pam), Ken, Rick and Dave; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Nick. A Celebration of Life was held November 13, 2013 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home in Edmonton, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Nick’s name. To send condolences please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com”
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It is with much love that we announce that Robert (Bob) Ferguson Reid, 69, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2013 at Mountain Lakes Senior Community in Nelson British Columbia. He was born on September 2nd 1944 to William Ferguson and Mary Leonna Reid in Calgary, Alberta Canada. He was the youngest of 5 children. Bob married the his girl Cinda, in 1967. They were blessed with two sons Michael and Christopher. He filled his time with great dedication to his family and his extended family of hockey children, that affectionately still call him “Coach. Calgary and Denver is where he divided his working life, loving both countries and creating lasting friendships. His forever heart home was in Balfour where he spent all his childhood summers returning in 2006 to spend the final years of his life. He is survived by his wife Cinda, sons Michael (Kristine) of Monticello, MN, Christopher (grandchildren Morrigan, Tyler and Chloe) of Aurora, CO, and his sister Joan Vanhousen of Calgary Alberta, along with numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews who all enriched his life. Bob was preceded in death by his father William, mother Leona, infant brother William Ivan and sisters, Betty Herringshaw and Shirley Magnusson. A memorial celebration of life will be held in Balfour the Fall of 2014, as per Bob’s written wishes. We wish to thank the staff at Mountain Lake, and Dr. Trevor Janz. They nurtured us all through this journey, and we are forever grateful for the love and care they gave. They all helped us heal through this grief. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Our dearly beloved Little Mum and Granny passed away on October 29, 2013, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on September 23, 1923, in Porthgwarra, Cornwall, UK, to Alfred and Elizabeth Olive Harvey. When her family moved to Canada, they first lived with her mum’s sister Minnie Triggs in Rossland and later moved to Trail. She married our dad, Patrick Eugene Ewings, on August 7, 1947. Before her marriage, she worked for the BC Telephone Company as an operator. Once her children were old enough, she worked at the Eaton’s catalogue department and later at the Sears catalogue department. Sheila loved to smile at and say hi to everyone. She appreciated every kindness, no matter how small. She loved reading, singing, going for drives, wildflowers, birds, poetry, old movies, crossword puzzles, and her home away from home, the Hume Hotel, where she could visit with her “second family”. Little Mum is survived by six devoted children and their families: Sherry Ewings of Victoria; John Ewings of Trail; Clayden Ewings of Trail; Ricki Ewings (Joslyn Sharp) and daughter Sarah Sharp of Trail; Patrick Ewings (Darlene) of Kelowna, daughter Jessica (Jeff) of Kelowna, and son Chris (Linnea) of Vernon; Rosalie Schroeder (Ken) of Warfield; daughter Lori (Kyle) of Cranbrook; and son David (Jocelyn) of Castlegar. Little Mum was predeceased by her parents; her cherished little boy Eugene Clayden (Genie); her husband, Patrick; her brother, Bill Harvey; and his wife Rita. Mum was very humble, and at her request, there will be no service. Mum supported dozens of charities, including the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Médecins Sans Frontières, Amnesty International, and Covenant House (Vancouver). If you would like to make a gesture in remembrance of our mother’s generous and loving life, we would be honoured by a donation in her memory to any of these, the KBRH Health Foundation in support of the family room on third floor medical at KBRH, or any charity of your choice. We wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Marnie Jacobsen, who cared for our mum for many years and in her final hours, as well as the doctors, nurses, ambulance attendants, emergency team, and all the other staff at KBRH who helped our dear mum. We especially appreciate the wonderful nursing staff on the third floor, who made mum as comfortable as possible in her final days. Special thanks to Dave Leonard and all the other bus drivers in Trail, and to the amazing management and staff of the Hume Hotel in Nelson. Our world is forever diminished, yet we are overflowing with Little Mum’s love and will have her with us always. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevan Vacen on November 9th, 2013. Kevan was a loving father, friend, brother and son. Kevan had a big heart, so kind and generous, always putting a smile on the faces of those around him. He was always willing to lend a hand and his infectious laugh reverberated through the air. Kevan liked to read and watch movies but most of all he loved to spend time with his children. Kevan was an artist; he delighted in working with wood and painting with bright colours. He had a passion for music matched only by his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and playing baseball. Kevan is survived by his children Keiran and Zara along with their mother Shannon Clark. His mum Koteah Vacen, sisters Dani (Carey) Chalifour and Amy (Calvin) Benteau along with many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at 4pm at the Vallican Whole Community Hall, 3762 Little Slocan South Road. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to a trust fund for his children. Please contact the family for further information. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Houses For Sale HUGE DISCOUNTS on Canadian SRI homes. Order before interest rates jump! Immediate delivery or order now and lock in your savings. Call Don or Jesse at 1-866-766-2214. Show homes & factory tours only at Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna. www.LCMhomes.com
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Churches of Nelson
Bringing to you our weekly words.
Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA
Sunday Service in Balfour
9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237
CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
Unity Centre of the Kootenays
starts at 11am We will be sharing our most significant spiritual experience with Dave Pratt Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394
905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)
Bucket List: Learn to Pray Rev. Scott Simpson - First Baptist Church
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” exclaimed Benjamin Franklin in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy. The truth of the statement has a certain appeal, although I think we probably spend more time preparing for our taxes than for death! Having a bucket list, a list of things to do before we kick the bucket, helps us face the certainty of death. At the very least, a bucket list acknowledges the reality of our own mortality. It also causes us to reflect on some of life’s priorities and to ponder the kind of legacy we wish to leave for others. What was on Jesus’ bucket list? What were some of his priorities as he approached the cross? He forgave others, even with his dying breath. And he also prayed. A lot!
John 17 records the real ‘Lord’s Prayer’ where Jesus prays with great compassion for his friends just before his arrest. Other gospel writers record that Jesus sweat drops of blood during the passion of his final garden prayer.
This habit of praying was a hallmark of the entire life of Jesus. I think his friends saw this and it inspired them to ask, “Lord, teach us to pray”. It’s a good question, probably one of the best that the disciples asked. In response, Jesus gave his followers much more than a bunch of words to recite on Sunday – he gave them, and us, an example to follow. When Jesus prayed, it wasn’t simply about getting stuff from God. His prayers were an expression of his oneness with God and seemed as natural as breathing. Jesus prayed before big decisions, he prayed on his own, he prayed before the miraculous, he prayed when his heart was broken and he prayed when it was full.
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GATHERING ON NOV 17: 10AM @ 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.
Join us for our worship celebration in our new location Sunday @ 10:30 AM Developing Relationships Music that will move you Helping people - Help people
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Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist
Crafts • Games Eucharist • Supper
Wed. Nov. 27, 5-7 p.m www.messychurch.org.uk/ Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711
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ALL ARE WELCOME! Evangelical
Covenant Church
Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives
Nelson
702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens
Balfour
7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am Pastor Jason Ashley
Playmor Junction 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Jesse Lerch
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Jim Reimer, Pastor
Church Office: 1.888.761.3301
The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Jim Reimer Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd
All are Welcome Carol Prochaska presiding Guest Speaker: Nadine Raynolds Rural Development Institute All children welcome for Sunday School & Nursery Room available
Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
“Dealing With Inner Turmoil” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Prayer is the soul’s breath. Through prayer, we express our deepest longings, joys and fears. Through prayer, we release our anxieties as we cast all our cares on God. Through prayer, we express solidarity with the oppressed and cry out for justice. Through prayer we make a connection with all of creation which groans with birth-pangs eagerly awaiting its own liberation from bondage and decay. Through prayer, we affirm our identity as imagebearers of God with dignity and power and beauty. Through prayer, we find our place – and discover our mortality.
We become more complete, more in tune, more ourselves and more like Jesus when we pray. So, next to forgiving someone, let’s add ‘learn to pray’ to our list of things to do before we die.
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Community
Event stimulates dialogue
TEDx talks
Area youth will be sharing stories of challenge, resilience and inspiration this Saturday at a special TEDx event. TEDx events are designed to give communities an opportunity to stimulate dialogue. This Saturday’s event is co-sponsored by Selkirk College and School District 8 with the aim of bringing a better understanding of student life. “Students would want to come to this if they are facing challenges themselves and want to hear from other students to see how they get through difficult times,” said Theresa Southam, the coordinator of Selkirk College’s teaching and learning institute. “By attending, parents and educators will be able to get a better understanding of today’s student.” The Nelson event will feature four youth speakers who have overcome challenges and are thriving in their current pathway. From depression and anxiety to finding acceptance to reinventing yourself at a young age, the speakers will bring a variety of inspirational personal stories to the stage.
“They will be talking about how they have gotten over these enormous challenges in their lives,” says Southam. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and began 25 years ago as a conference. Several incarnations later, TED is now a foundation which runs conferences worldwide and curates the website TED.com, where you can view videos of some of the best TED talks from around the world. TEDx events are independently organized and aim to give a TEDlike experience and at a community level. The youth event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Shambhala Hall on the Tenth Street Campus. It is limited to 80 seats and tickets are free, available on a first-come-first-served basis by calling 250-5051342. There will be lunch of beans and tacos available from Selkirk College Nursing program students offered as a fundraiser for Nurses in Guatemala. The talks will be available after the event on Selkirk College’s website, selkirk.ca/research/tli.
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Community
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Crafting for a cause ‘Gran kids’ have fun preparing crafts for sale. Grans to Grans Nelson will prepare an African dinner accompanied by a craft market, silent auction and entertainment at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica. Tickets available from Cotton Creek Clothing are required in advance. Adult tickets range from $15 to $20 while children age 12 and under get in for $10. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign, which is helping to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by supporting local community organizations helping women, orphans and people suffering with the disease. For more information contact Debby Offerman at 250-825-9618. Submitted photo
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GET READY! Community Theatrical donation Supporting the Nelson Civic Theatre Capital Campaign is in style as the staff at Roland Daniels Optometrist sets their sights on the Civic during their annual frame sale, with a portion of sales benefiting the community theatre. A cheque for $1,045 was presented. Taking part were fundraising manager Roger Ley (right) Dr. Roland Daniels (left) and assistant Larissa Parry (centre).
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Community
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Check This Out – Anne DeGrace
Lessons learned from our mums Contributing to the common cultural good
My mother never talked about the stuff she did. It wasn’t until much later that I fully grasped the breadth of her volunteer work. In that way of children, I was oblivious to this aspect of my mother, who managed most of it while I was at school. After I’d grown and gone, “I had a busy week” she’d say, but otherwise, she kept mum. Sure, you could say my stay-at-home mother had plenty of time if you didn’t take into consideration the care and feeding of a half dozen souls, counting Dad. But the truth is, volunteerism in Canada has lost nothing for the social shift that has most of us juggling work and family in our complex lives. According to Stats Canada, about one half of Canadians contribute their time, energy, and skills to charities and nonprofits, sit on boards and committees, canvas for funds, offer counseling or mentorship, visit seniors, deliver food, coach youth, and advocate for good causes. And that’s cause for celebration. The Nelson Library has plenty of cause for celebration when it comes to volunteers. We have regular volunteers who stamp, fold, and sort, and presently these include Marg, Simran, and our longestserving volunteer, Russell,
who must be going on 25 years by now. The Friends of the Library are volunteers extraordinaire: stalwart, tireless, uncomplaining and dedicated, raising funds for special projects most notably through the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale each October. This year’s tally was a whopping $2,100. Thanks to all the friends who culled, sorted, and lugged boxes and boxes of books, and to the folks who donated them. The friends also run a regular silent auction of special and rare books across from the circulation desk, with profits benefitting programs and materials for the community to enjoy. Wanna-be Friends can be Friends indeed by contacting Catherine at 250-352-5975 or catbro@ shaw.ca. Nelson’s volunteer groups make our community healthier, smarter, and happier, and that’s worth celebrating. At the library, we’re opening our community desk in our lounge area on Fridays and Saturdays for community groups to tell their story—because keeping mum isn’t always the way to go. Let the world know about the things that matter to you, the better to make them matter to others.
Last month at our community desk we had the Social Planning Action Network (SPAN), whose mandate to “promote community collaboration to identify and respond to community needs” makes this organization the grand-mum of coordinated volunteerism, in a way. Kootenay Co-op Radio is in the lounge with
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their membership drive from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, a chance to learn all about your community radio station. On December 7, Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign sets up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our letters really do make a difference to political prisoners in countries where human
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909 VERNON STREET Situated on a gorgeous tree lined street in Nelson, this classic Victorian home is located in a popular residential area that is adjacent to the downtown core. From this ideal location you are just a short walk to the theatres, shopping, restaurants and nightlife that the Queen City is known for.
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Here are some of the wonderful, deserving pets looking for forever homes. All KAAP adoptables live in community foster homes, and are available for visits. All pets adopted from KAAP are spayed/ neutered and vaccinated. Please look online at www.kaap.ca for other available pets, and for our adoption application forms. Or call 250-551-1053 for more info.
DEWD, RIFF and BUDDY They are almost 8 months old, medium-hair male teenage kittens. They are snuggly, affectionate, clean and litter trained, well-mannered yet playful. Purrfect companions. Call 250-551-1053 to visit.
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rights are ignored. Volunteers are key to these organizations, that do good work because they care. Community groups who’d like to spread the word about their good work through the Library’s Community Desk can contact me at 250-505-5684 or adegrace@nelson.ca. For more visit www. nelsonlibrary.ca.
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Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort Friday November 22 12pm-7pm Saturday November 23 10am-6pm Sunday November 24 11am-4pm
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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
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Annual Local Supplier Day’s
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Demos 10am-6pm Saturday & Sunday
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Featured vendors demoing in store are as follows: - Wild onion nut burger - Kaslo sourdough - Kootenay Bakery - Kaslo candles - Antoinettes - Ebessse - Jerseyland Organics
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- Carmellis - Delectable Edibles - Silver King Tofu - Goldstream Foods
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