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A fire early Thursday morning destroyed the main building at the Meadow Creek Forest Products sawmill at Cooper Creek. There is no word yet on the cause or the total damage estimate. Dwayne Ciulka, who lives about about a kilometer away, said he heard “a horrendous explosion that shook the house” at about 2:40 a.m. and the power flickered. He said the building with the debarker, green chain, and saws burned to the ground, although a warehouse, planer, office, kiln, and scales are still standing. Robyn Sedan, whose house is about 150 metres away, said a “really loud bang” woke her up. She walked into her living room and could see a red glow from her deck. Afterward, she said there were three or four more explosions. Sedan and her husband, who is the electrician at the mill, had a suitcase packed in case they had to leave. “There was a lot of burning bark falling on my house and deck,” she said. “My car is covered in ashes. So is my yard and deck.” About a dozen people were employed at the mill, which restarted this year following a three-year closure. However, Sedan is not fearful they will now be out of work. “I think if anything it might be a blessing because they can put a better mill there,” she said. “The mill opening up was such a good thing for the community.” Company executive Inder Johal said in an email that he had only just learned of the fire. “I’ve been told that our CEO is boarding a flight and making his way over,” he said. Kaslo RCMP Cpl. Shaun Begg said when police arrived, the mill was fully engulfed by the blaze, which continued for several hours. While that there was a rudimentary fire suppression system on site, it was hampered by cold weather, and despite the efforts of mill workers, there was no way to stop the flames. Begg said investigators will return to the
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site today when the scene cools down to try to determine the fire’s origin, which is not believed to be suspicious. The area has no formal fire protection. Regional District of Central Kootenay fire chief Terry Swan said he received a call early this morning requesting that the Kaslo Fire Department respond, but he declined permission. “It’s about a 45-minute drive and I had a report that it was fully involved,” he said. “I have a duty to Kaslo and area taxpayers to ensure they have service. Essentially I had to tell Kaslo you can’t go and to let it burn.” The northern limit of the Kaslo fire service area is south of Lardeau. Swan said in considering whether to dispatch a fire department beyond its boundaries, he look at several factors, including whether lives or infrastructure are threatened, and whether there is a risk of wildfire. He said none of those things applied in this case. Although he had few specific details about the fire, he was comfortable saying no one was hurt, as Kaslo assistant fire chief Larry Badry was on shift with BC Ambulance and was sent to the site on standby. “When I talked to him this morning, he
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“I am not such a fool as to think I can know what all future projects might be, and declare I would stop all of them. And `grinding to a halt’ is just a tired cliche.” The Star regrets this error.
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Nelson mayoral candidates John Dooley, Deb Kozak and Pat Severyn were given their last opportunity to publicly pitch themselves to the Nelson community on Wednesday evening as approximately 200 people packed into the Prestige Lake Resort for a two-hour conversation with Juice FM’s Glenn Hicks. And though Hicks called it an election “with no calamitous issues,” emotions ran high as he grilled the candidates on their plans for the city. Perhaps the most emotionally fraught encounter came after Hicks suggested that Dooley’s leadership style had been partly responsible for the departure of four female council members, a suggestion that Severyn echoed and claimed as one of his primary reasons for running. Kozak offered a milder criticism of Dooley’s leadership style, saying that some council conversations were not as “robust” as they should have been, and cited examples of where she felt Dooley’s passion got in the way. “There are issues I’m very passionate about, and I won’t mask that. I think we’ve done an excellent job and I have the utmost respect for all the people at the table. But we have an agenda we have to move our way through, and that’s really important,” said Dooley. It’s respect for that agenda, and for the pre-established priorities of his administration, that compelled him to shut down conversation about Sensible BC’s anti-violence initiative in 2012 and to pass on repealing the dog bylaw downtown. He said that time can be better spent on bigger, more important issues. “What I’ve experienced is a lack of communication,” said Kozak. “When there are issues that are delicate or need more conversation or debate, that isn’t necessarily welcomed all the time.” For instance, Kozak said she had concerns about Dooley’s passionate support for a proposed mural on the backside of the Civic Centre. She told the audience she asked Dooley to step down as chair during the debate, but he refused. And though she
Mayoral candidates Pat Severyn, Deb Kozak and John Dooley were grilled during a two-hour conversation with Glenn Hicks at the Prestige this evening. Wil Johnson photo said Dooley’s treatment of fellow councillors has caused concerns, she stopped short of saying any of them were leaving council for that reason. Severyn, however, claimed that at least one council member has left because of Dooley’s bullying tactics and told him so. “I want to change the leadership. I want to change the way councillors are treated,” he said. Severyn also faced criticism that he’s inexperienced, has little involvement in the arts and is perhaps jumping the municipal queue. Dooley expressed incredulity that Severyn would run for mayor without first going for council, and said he’s only seen him at four council meetings during his time as mayor. Severyn shot back that he’d attended more than that, and was wellversed in the issues facing Nelson. “The mayor’s job has no real pre-requisites,” said Severyn, noting that his 30 years of experience on the Nelson Police force has given him plenty of “transferable skills”, including a strength for building relationships. He vowed to be accessible to everyone in the
community “from the bottom of the payroll scale all the way to the top.” “I’m not a career politician and I don’t plan to be a career politician. But I’ll empower council to do what’s right for the citizens.” Hicks’ biggest question for Kozak was about the timing of her announcement. Because she had been long rumoured to have mayoral ambitions, he wondered why she waited. It was during this part of the evening that Kozak affirmed publicy for the first time that she had been considering running for office at the federal level for “anybody but the Conservatives”. She said it was a terribly difficult decision that gave her sleepless nights, but she felt it was “time to lead”. He asked her about her recent endorsement from Sensible BC, calling her the “marijuana chick”. “I think what Sensible BC saw in me is I have the ability to say `let’s have a conversation’. Our current laws don’t make sense and I know our police officers over the years have been very aware that our Continued on Page 5
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Nearly all Nelson council candidates indicated at a packed public forum Monday that they support revisiting the city’s controversial downtown dog ban. Responding to a question from the floor, Michael Dailly began the discussion by saying Nelson’s animal control bylaw, which does not allow dogs on Baker Street, was “unwelcoming, unfriendly, and not good for business. I don’t understand why we still have the dog ban when businesses don’t want it.” He said a bylaw is still necessary to ensure people keep dogs leashed, do not leave them unattended, and clean up after them, but he supports allowing the animals downtown. Incumbent Robin Cherbo, who with the rest of city council except Deb Kozak, declined to revisit the issue following an unfavourable story in the National Post, said he “had a good feeling” the next council may lift the ban. But he said the health and safety of citizens had to be taken into consideration. “I had one person walk up one side of me and down another for not allowing dogs. At the same time I’ve had a senior say if dogs are allowed on Baker Street, she won’t be shopping here. So it’s a balancing act.” Cherbo proposed the city sell coloured leashes when issuing dog licenses so that bylaw officers can easily distinguish those that are obeying the rules from those that aren’t. John Paolozzi cited an American Travel Association survey that suggested 18 per cent of tourists travel with their pets, and said many other places cater to dog owners. When he first came to Nelson, he and his wife were stopped by a bylaw officer because of their dog. “It was so off-putting,” he said. “It was one of those negatives about moving to Nelson. It just doesn’t make any sense.” Anna Purcell said she was “shocked” to learn of the dog bylaw when she moved to Nelson, but has also been surprised during her campaign to meet many people of differing backgrounds who remain in favour of it. “I feel if we have a trial period of six months to a year and plan for success, we can re-evaluate it after that time,” she said. “Maybe we’ll wonder what on Earth we were all afraid of, or maybe we’ll say ‘Oh, that’s why we have a dog bylaw.’” Janice Morrison said she stood in favour of taking another look at the by-law and asked other candidates who agreed to stand. Most did, including the three mayoral contenders, drawing cheers. “I think you’ve got your answer,” Morrison said. Incumbent Bob Adams said when the bylaw was adopted in 1995, it made sense because many dogs downtown were tied to parking meters on short leashes, “and they were a big problem. Now I think the atmosphere has changed. Yes, I think we need to look at that bylaw.” Charles Jeanes drew a laugh when he mimed stepping in doggie doo. He said it was worth considering how the bylaw came to be. “Don’t close your mind to why it’s there and think the people who passed it were not very smart. They had their reasons.” Jeanes said he favoured the “experiment” of bringing dogs back to Baker, but if it turned out badly, would expect the regulation brought back. “It still comes down to the people who own dogs,” he said. Brian Shields, a dog owner, said he doesn’t support
the ban, which discourages out-of-town friends from visiting — but nor does he care for the “Orwellian concept” of coloured leashes. “I think we just have to put our adult pants on and bring our dogs downtown,” he said. “If it takes a trial period, so be it. But let’s just get on with it.” Composting challenges All three mayoral candidates, 12 council challengers, and three school trustee candidates attended the meeting hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women. The Central school gym was standing-room only, despite freezing temperatures and icy roads. Following opening statements and a few prepared questions, the floor was opened to the public. Asked what they would do to provide composting, Bob Adams suggested that since garbage and recyclables are only picked up every other week, “Why couldn’t we pick up compostables in the opposite week and use the transfer station as a compost site? And give the material away to everyone in town who has a garden.” Cherbo agreed, although he’d like to see garbage picked up every week in summer to help reduce wildlife attractants. Jason Peil said he had “serious frusMORINEE trations” with the present recycling proONLstar.com nelson gram, and noted the RDCK has been “hopping up and down about this crazy new recycling system,” referring to provincially-imposed legislation that has resulted into the creation of industry stewardship group Multi-Material BC. “We have options as a city. We don’t have to follow the rules of the province.” Jeff Shecter said he wasn’t sure the city should take on composting, but if demand is high, the private sector could partner with the city. Brian Shields, who said he was present “at the birth of organic pickup on Vancouver Island” suggested compost collection was a separate issue from garbage and recycling due to leachate and smell, however “it’s a great idea.” Fighting poverty Asked if they had an anti-poverty strategy, Cherbo pointed to a plan being developed by the Social Planning Action Network, which he sits on. Purcell said the city’s housing committee has been working hard to identify needs and solutions, and pointed to Nelson CARES’ renovation of Ward Street Place, which the city recently contributed $15,000 toward. She noted that even a nominal amount can help secure funding from other bodies. “It really is about making it a priority,” Dailly said. “When it’s a priority I believe we can make a difference. It would be a priority for me.” Shields agreed: “Things that we make priorities are the things that we can get done.” Paolozzi said the city could consider incentives for homeowners to provide more suites in the form of a break on water, sewer, and garbage rates. Peil suggested the city could provide space in the White Building to non-profits and avoid penalizing landlords who legitimize basement suites. “Why don’t we create incentives? Give water bills a good look. I know we’ll have a hard time giving up any of our budget, but I think it could be important to taper that off to get more housing units on the market, especially legal units.”
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Vandals in Fairview have forcibly removed poles that had been previously installed at Queen Elizabeth Park as part of a planned $20,000 renovation undertaken by volunteers for Nelson Minor Baseball, escalating a feud that now includes a Facebook Group, a change.org online petition and a paper petition. The poles were arranged in the grass to spell the word “NO”. Residents of Fairview are expressing their displeasure at a planned baseball fence in the park, which would dissect an existing toboggan route. The fence is part of an extensive $20,000 renovation of the park by Nelson Minor Baseball, which also includes new sod and shale that has been installed by volunteers. The proposed fence will be 25 feet high, and is intended to keep the ball within the field during play. “The idea was to keep the ball in the park. They’ve had people overthrowing first, foul balls seem to head out that way and they’ve had a couple of players injure themselves on that slope,” said Colin Innes, Nelson’s director of public works. Innes said he hadn’t received any feedback on the park’s upgrades prior to Monday, but once he became aware of an online petition he contacted Nelson Minor Baseball immediately to investigate. He met with petition representatives on Wednesday and plans to meet with Nelson Minor Baseball very soon. “Our idea is to sit down with both groups and figure out what we think is going to
Vandals have forcibly removed poles that had been installed at Queen Elizabeth Park as part of a baseball fence, which is part of a $20,000 renovation to the park undertaken largely by volunteers. Will Johnson photo
work, then we’ll bring them together. I’m certain we can find a solution,” he said. The residents unhappy with the fence have named themselves The Friends of the Toboggan, Queen Elizabeth Park chapter. Innes said the group has been respectful and collaborative. One of the proposed solutions is installing a removable, seasonal fence. “Then we could take that section out for the winter season,” said Innes, noting that Nelson Minor Baseball has expressed their
full cooperation. “A representative indicated no problem, they’ll stop fence construction right away,” Innes said. The volunteers involved in the construction said they hope to come up with a solution that can please everyone in the community. “When I phoned to let them know there were concerns, they had no problem with saying ‘let’s figure it out’. They’re very approachable.”
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laws for simple possession don’t make sense. It’s pretty sad when our pot tourism is going south.” Severyn seconded Kozak’s sentiments, while Dooley was more tight-lipped on the matter. He emphasized that his position on the police board puts him in an uncomfortable position. “We have to uphold the law of the land,” he said. The Hall Street corridor project Stores to Shores got plenty of attention from the three candidates, with Kozak and Dooley throwing their weight behind it while Severyn spoke out in opposition. Dooley reminded the audience that the impetus for the project was the yearly flooding on Front Street and
that much of the infrastructure involved badly needed to be replaced. Kozak said she believes the project could be completed in phases, making it less daunting and financially burdensome. Another area of discussion was Railtown and the site of the old transfer station. While Dooley wouldn’t be more specific than saying he wanted “further conversation”, both Severyn and Kozak expressed interest in creating some sort of tourist attraction or public park with access to the waterfront. Kozak said Vancouver would’ve been short-sighted to ask “What do we need Stanley Park for?” and that Nelson should embrace a long-term plan for the future. “We can never have enough
pretty in Nelson,” said Severyn. Dooley told the audience that the next four years will be critical, and that he is the only candidate with the proven leadership skills capable of making Nelson prosper. He outlined his major achievements, including introducing new revenue streams to the community, investing in broadband infrastructure and accomplishing a number of large development projects. In 2015 he said $10-million in infrastructure funds will be available for the taking. “I know where the money is, and I know how to get our fair share,” he said. During Kozak’s final statement, she said it’s time for an evolution on Nelson city
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Fence posts removed Wouldn’t be hard to figure out who did it, just go read the posts from the previous article. A lot of ignorant people out there that have no idea what they are talking about. Guess what everyone, this is a baseball field first. Lisa Williamson Quinn
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A lot a people put their own time into this project to make Nelson a better place. And it takes a couple of idiots to destroy it all. Where do you think the money comes from, the sky? They stopped work until they come up with something that can help everyone. Joe Capriglione
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With the civic election just days away, have you decided who to vote for?
I’ve played ball there my entire life, and it has been the laughing stock of ball parks in the Kootenays! For them to make it look like an actual ball field is awesome! Volunteers put a lot of effort into this upgrade for the kids. Go tobogganing somewhere else! Corey Niminiken
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YES: 70 % NO: 30 %
I certainly don’t approve of this kind of action. Not the right reaction at all. Mary Defeo
Dog debate and other pre-election observations
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he biggest story out of Monday’s all-candidates meeting in Nelson, according to me, was the nearly unanimous response to the idea of revisiting and possibly doing away with the city’s downtown dog ban. How can that be, council candidate Jason Peil asked afterward, when much headier issues including transportation, homelessness/poverty reduction, and the environment were also discussed? “I would like to remind the public that the number one issue for most candidates and certainly myself is the need to address our housing concerns in Nelson,” he said, adding that while he cares about the dog debate, he doesn’t think it is a major concern. “Nelson is past it, and more important issues are on our horizon that affect our community in terms of affordability, lifestyle, mental health, civic leadership and other side benefits.” Fair enough. But I believe Monday’s dog debate was noteworthy for
three reasons. First, the position of nearly all candidates, including the incumbents, is at odds with council’s stance of almost 20 years. (Although agreeing to revisit the issue is not necessarily the same thing as agreeing to repeal the ban.) By contrast, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who objects to affordable housing. Second, it’s not complicated. Whether you’re for it or against it, it doesn’t require a lot of thought to wrap your head around the idea of allowing dogs on Baker Street. Third, and most important, unlike some of the bigger-picture issues, council can actually take direct, decisive, and immediate action. They don’t need to hire a consultant, lobby other levels of government, or spend money. They can just lift the ban if they so desire. Given the stance most candidates expressed Monday, we can expect the new council will do so, at least for a trial period. That’s what mayoral candidate Deb Kozak tried to
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do this term, but couldn’t find any support for on council. Discussion on the other, broader topics Monday was welcome, but it remains to be seen what it adds up to. Housing may well be the number one issue for most candidates, but I’m not convinced the City of Nelson — or any other local government — can accomplish much. That said, the city does have a housing committee and council
APPLAUSE-O-METER: All candidates received applause Monday. None received any boos. Cheers were heard when various candidates mentioned repealing the dog ban as well as the city’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Peil also received applause when he suggested Nelson has the largest small town pride event in North America. Quietest candidate: Justin Pelant, who I don’t think spoke after delivering his opening statement. Most loquacious candidate: No award, as the microphone was pretty well spread around. Most entertaining: Charles Jeanes,
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just gave $15,000 from its affordable housing fund to refurbish two rooms at Ward Street Place. The fund, created in 2006, is paid by developers seeking zoning or OCP amendments that result in greater residential or commercial density. Peil suggested the city can do more to encourage secondary suites, including making it easier for landlords to legalize them.
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who drew the biggest laughs and obviously enjoyed himself. Although he’s never been elected, and probably won’t be this time either, the anti-development candidate has participated in more election forums than anyone else on stage Monday. He also delivered the most unusual opening statement, reciting lyrics from the Five Man Electrical Band song I’m a Stranger Here, including “I only pray that you take my advice/Because Paradise won’t come twice.” (Fellow candidate Brian Shields quipped that he was also tempted to offer a song but “You can’t top Charles.”) The next morning Jeanes was at Remembrance Day ceremonies carrying an anti-war sign, as part of his annual silent protest, which irritates people who don’t understand or agree with him. Others have come to accept him. But for the first time things briefly turned physical, as a man tried to wrest Jeanes’ sign from him. Continued on Page 8
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As the president of the Nelson Neptune Swim Team I was saddened and dismayed to be told of the Recreation Commission’s plans for the Nelson Pool that were presented at the meeting held on November 6, 2014. We have all been told that this renovation is absolutely necessary and I do believe that some parts of it are. Other parts though I question. For instance one proposed change is the relocation of the guardroom from its current location to the existing viewing area. Another change will see the bulkhead that separates the shallow pool from the lap lanes modified in a way that may affect the team’s ability to race and hold swim meets. When this was pointed out at the meeting, the architect and commission seemed surprised. Are there any more surprises they are planning that may have long term adverse affects on not only the swim team, but on other NDCC pool users such as seniors and school programs affecting ongoing cash flow? To have this come up so late
in the planning stage is a real concern. Could this $4.5 million, ninemonth renovation be pared back to the absolute necessities and if so what would that look like? Would it be two million dollars and four or five months of closure? Unfortunately we don’t know because we have never been presented with options. The total project and its huge cost was arrived at without any public or user group consultation. It seems to be too much to put onto local taxpayers and too detrimental to swim clubs. In summary why is there no public representation on the recreation commission from involved user groups and demographics, and why is it so difficult to find and attend these meetings? Where is the public process in all of this? I, for one, would like to see some more transparency with these processes and encourage all of my fellow citizens to vote for change on November 15. Paul Cowan Nelson
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Lake. Because of the high cost of treatment and the direct added capitol cost of a new plant, what are the options to reduce the peak flows at the treatment facility?
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It’s the governments that need to change I felt encouraged last week when the UN report on climate change came out — that must have been a tough one to get out. I was encouraged this week after attending the Castlegar conference The World We Want: This is What Sustainability Looks Like. During this same time frame I was hearing news from the feds
as they continue to promote the development and export of fossil fuels. At the same time, our provincial government is promoting the development of LNG plants and the export of the result. There seems to be a huge disconnect between what the world understands what course of action we need to take and that
which our politicians are taking. We the people did indeed elect these governments to run the “ship of state” with the expectation they would set a course that is in the best interest of ship and crew. This is not happening. Before we crash on the rocks, it is the responsibility of the crew to throw those derelict captains
overboard and replace them with those who are capable of navigating through these difficult times. The crew has to take responsibility so the ship is not lost. The course is not easy; but the change is urgent.
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Tighter race could improve turnout Continued from Page 6 TURNOUT TALLY: I’ll be interested to see if a tighter race for mayor results in a higher turnout. In 2011, with John Dooley’s re-election all but a foregone conclusion, only 33 per cent of residents bothered to cast ballots. CONSERVATION CONUNDRUM: The Kootenay Conservation Program appears concerned about the outcome of Saturday’s referendum on establishing a conservation fund in three areas of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. They issued a news release this week fol-
lowing a series of public meetings. “Regrettably, there seems to be some misinformation being circulated, so we want residents to know the facts and to have that knowledge result in support for the initiative when they vote,” program manger Dave Hillary said. The referendum asks residents and property owners of areas A (East Shore), D (Rural Kaslo), and E (Rural Nelson) whether they support a $15 per year parcel tax to raise a total of $106,500 per year for local conservation projects. A similar program has been very successful in East Kootenay, where over $1.5 million has been spent on 44 projects since
2008. However, the knock I’m hearing is that people are reluctant to part with their money before projects are identified. While the Kootenay Conservation Program administers the fund in East Kootenay, it does not propose projects. Rather, it issues a call for proposals and each year 15 to 30 groups come forward. A review committee then evaluates those ideas and makes recommendations to the regional district, which usually accepts them. The referendum requires majority approval from all three areas combined, so it’s conceivable it could pass in one or two areas, but still fail overall.
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The Nelson Star contacted the three mayoral and nine The two questions are: council candidates in Kaslo and asked them to answer two questions regarding the upcoming municipal elec1. Why are you running? tion on November 15. 2. What do you feel is the biggest issue of this election?
Mayoral candidates SUZAN HEWAT 1. The primary reason that I am running for mayor is that I love my community and this is a very important way that I can give back. I feel that over the past 10 years as a councillor I have gained the skills and experience necessary to lead council in a cooperative and respectful manner. Also, since I have lived in Kaslo for over 30 years I feel I have a very strong understanding of the issues being faced in our community. HEWAT 2. Although I have identified several areas in my campaign that I feel are important to the community as a whole I also feel it is difficult to pinpoint one single issue that is more important than the others. I would say that one of the primary ones would be trying to keep both residential and business taxes at an affordable level while still being able to provide the services that residents want and deserve. Having been chairperson of the budget committee for the past six years I know this is often a very daunting and almost impossible task as there are many things that can’t be anticipated that council has to deal with. GREG LAY 1. I am running because I believe Bylaw 1151 adopted by Kaslo Council May 13 provides a clear strategy which will allow our village to grow and prosper. If elected I will work with council to turn words into actions. Nine objectives and policies have been established. Priorities would be 1) Review village’s vacant land portfolio with respect to income generation 2) Pursue economic development LAY initiatives for business and industry that are not dependent upon municipal funding sources 3) Review the distribution of taxation between different property tax classes 4) Modernize and improve financial management, analysis and reporting 5) Actively seek federal and provincial grants for major infrastructure repair and replacement 2. The challenging issue for the community in this election is to choose between candidates who wish to maintaining the current village conditions or candidates who wish to increase community prosperity through growth of innovative creative businesses and sustainable economic development projects. PAT MACKLE I am running for council because we need to move forward and get away from the special interest groups (lobbyists) that can have a negative influence on council and often result in poor decisions for the people of Kaslo. For instance the Kaslo and District Community Forest Society has a council representative who sits on the board. The office was going to be closed and managed by a group from out of town. If I didn’t speak up and this became a re-
ality how many people from Kaslo would be employed there today? The council are caretakers of the village’s assets and the eyesore in Kaslo Bay is another result of a council not doing their due diligence. I have served MACKLE on councils, boards and societies and have never been accused of conflict of interest. Do you want four more years of the same old stuff or do you want change and to move forward?
Councillor candidates JOHN ADDISON 1. I am running because it is time for a change. A change to a council that can work together as a team towards the prosperity of the Village of Kaslo. 2. I consider the biggest issue in Kaslo is the importance of the village to move forward on sustainable economic development. Together, council and community groups would strive to further the vision of the Kaslo InfoNet to improve broadband throughout our community and ADDISON area. This would improve the viability of potential entrepreneurs to move to our community and be able to live and contribute in an improved economic situation. LYNDA BEDDOW 1. Being of service to my Kaslo community has been an important aspect of my life for the past 20 years. I am running for village council as I see it as a means of making a positive difference on a larger scale. I would like to be part of a diverse team of individuals, with varied experience and abilities, who are willing to work together for the betterment of our community as a whole. No hidden agendas. No strings attached. 2. The implementation of the liquid waste management plan and the annexation of the airport lands seem to be areas of great concern. However Kaslo, as with other small rural communities, has as its primary challenge how to survive and thrive in these tough economic BEDDOW times. Although its mandate is the functioning of the village itself, I hope to be part of a council that is willing to take a positive but realistic approach in creatively solving some of these issues that directly affect us all. DAVE COLLIER 1. I am running for council because I have lived here for 21 years along with my wife Erika and we raised our three children here. In other words, Kaslo is a huge part of our identity now and I think I can contribute to the local politics here. I feel that I can represent many individuals from all stages and walks
in life because I’m a father, a business owner, and have decades of experience working in the forest industry and in land use planning, in government and for consultants. 2. I’ve learned that there is no issue on the table that is too small or too large. As a community, we need to value the concerns and efforts of everyone who speaks up because, chances are, if a resident is speaking up or making a notable contribution — maybe COLLIER with no fanfare — we, as a council can turn that into an opportunity. I don’t expect that every idea or complaint will develop into an opportunity. But we will never know if we don’t begin by listening and then checking into it. I have no agenda walking into this election. Rain or shine I am committing to four years of community service by running for council. LOUISE DE PAPE 1. I am running for council because I am passionate, committed and honest. I believe that as a Kaslo business owner, I will be able to bring a somewhat different perspective to the table. In addition, my background in fund development and strategic planning has taught me to be critical thinker. I want to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team that will give me the opportunity to share my experience and skills at a council level, for the good of Kaslo and area. 2. Sustainable growth for Kaslo and area. To me sustainable growth means so many things and impacts all aspects of our lives, including economic development, health care, jobs DE PAPE that pay enough for our young families to qualify for a mortgage, public transportation, educational options and so much more. There will always be individuals who resist change and growth and in the same breath wonder why their children have to leave the area for employment. We are very fortunate to have natural resources and services that can accommodate moderate, reasonable growth. Our current demographics show that we have an aging population. I believe that one of our challenges will be to attract and keep young families in our area. DUSTIN EAST 1. I feel that of all the other levels of government, municipalities have the greatest impact to build community and create change which effects our daily life. As I have many years experience clerking for City of Nelson, City of Revelstoke and the RDCK, I feel it is a great chance to share what I EAST have learned about structure, systems and the easiest ways to remove barriers to create Continued on Page 12
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Community EvEnts The Starry Night Astronomy Program invites you to have a look through an astronomy telescope at a galaxy millions of light years away along with many other deep space wonders on Friday, November 14 and 21, at Taghum Hall, weather permitting. The program is free and viewing starts at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586. The Fowl Supper is on Saturday, November 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson United Church Hall, lower level. Ascension Lutheran Church free spaghetti dinner Wednesday, November 19, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Rosemont School for all-ages, from kids, teens, 19+, and seniors. Call 250354-8265 for more information. Tweens vs. The Wild at the Nelson Public Library. Imagine you are stranded in the woods. How would you survive? Hear tales of survival, make your own survival tin and compass and learn tracking skills on Thursday, November 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 9 – 12. Preregister online nelsonlibrary.ca or call 352-6333 for more information. The Kootenay Artisan Fair is on November 21 to 23 at the Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort. The Nelson Police Department restorative justice program will be manning an information table on November 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chahka Mika Mall. The public is invited to visit the table to find out about this alternative to the criminal justice system which will be implemented in Nelson. Candlelight vigil on Friday, November 21, 5 p.m. outside of Nelson City Hall. On November 16, 1989, six Jesuit priests, a cook and her 16 year old daughter were killed at the University of Central America in San Salvador. These priests had denounced war, poverty, and violence and called for solidarity with the marginalized. Their names will be read out on Friday, in a candlelight vigil in Nelson on the 25th anniversary of the UCA massacre. The Nelson event is sponsored by KAIROS, an ecumenical group that works for peace, human rights and social justice in Canada and the world. For further information, call 250-352-9871. Ascension Lutheran Free Day on Saturday, November 22, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nelson Senior Centre, 719 Vernon St. This charitable event is free with warm clothing and bedding for all in need. For more info, call 250-3548265. Borscht luncheon on November 22 at the Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Nelson Eagle Ladies Auxillary. Borscht, bread, apple pie and ice cream, coffee and tea for $8. Litres of borscht may be pre-ordered for purchase. Proceeds go to Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Community Connect Day on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central
School Gym, 811 Stanley St. Connect Day is a free marketplace of goods, services and activities for anyone in our community finding it difficult to make ends meet. Free haircuts, dental, hearing and medical check-ups. Door prizes! A free cafe, music, food and wellness package giveaways, and free coats and clothing. Free body work, kids activities and child minding. Support services and information for all ages to help with housing and health, government forms, employment and much much more. All free! For info: 250-352-6011 x19 or ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or go to Nelson Committee on Homelessness Facebook page. Slocan Community Library Christmas Book Sale on Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library-510 Harold Street, Slocan City. Jenny Ash, formerly of Jenny’s Garden bookstore, has generously donated her leftover stock of new books. Come look buy your Christmas gifts. A community thank you to Donna Macdonald to honour her many years of dedication to the community (19 years on city council) on Monday, November 24, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Adventure Hotel. Tributes, music, entertainment and special guests including Corazon, Lucas Myers, Anne deGrace, Bessie Wapp, Clinton Swanson, Bob Hall, Kevin Cormack, Marty Horswil and Jocelyn Carver as emcee. This is also a fundraiser for Osprey Community Foundation. Admission is free. RSVP so that organizers know how many to expect: 250352-3643 or ospreycommunityfoundation@ gmail.com. Family event at St. Savior’s Anglican Church on November 26, 5 to 7 p.m. Join them for Messy Church with crafts, games, Eucharist and supper. Located at Ward and Silica Street, Nelson. All are welcome. Cafe Langham Inspired Ideas speaker series on Thursday, November 27 with John Pollack at the Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo at 7 p.m. Don’t miss John Pollack of South Slocan, who is a member of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, the National Speleological Society, and the Royal Geographical Society has participated in scientific expeditions for over forty years. It will be a visual, cultural and technological tour of his recent projects in the Yukon, Laos, Borneo and Vietnam. He will describe how “extreme surveying” has allowed him to participate in three National Geographic expeditions to document some of the largest caves in the world, map a Klondike Gold Rush era shipwreck in Lake Laberge, Yukon, and search for the lost Mongol invasion fleet along the coast of Vietnam. WEEkly mEEtings Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot. Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@ gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members. Free flow Djembe drum circle every Monday
Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments to complement the rhythm. A small fee to cover hall rental will be collected. Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and women will be held at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com. The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 drop-in). Top Spin Thursday is back! Savoy Lanes is hosting a weekly ping pong night every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop-in fee is $5. All levels are welcome. Paddles and balls are provided. For more information, email topspinthursday@gmail.com. Community Threads holds a fibre craft themed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. Hosted by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve. com. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 onehour 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. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Cellar, 717 Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street at the side basement. The only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday. montHly mEEtings. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 101 Baker Street, Nelson. All welcome. WorksHops
Ellison’s Market offers free workshops every Saturday. November 15 is Dog and Cat Holistic Care. Our pets feel stress and emotions too. Learn how to properly support them through diet and super greens. Presented by Carola Schleuss, certified nutritional practitioner and herbalist. For more information, call Ellison’s at 250-3523181. KIDS at the Langham Wiinter Fun Workshop on Saturday, November 29, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at he Langham Cultural Centre, Kaslo, Community Gallery. Hands on holiday arts and crafts for free. Bring your parents and friends. Make snowflakes and cards for the holiday season! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Anything made this day can be shown at All In A Winter’s Night Community Holiday Exhibition opening December 5 to 21. Contact Maggie Tchir at langham@netidea.com or 250-353-2661. AnnounCEmEnts Teens! Enter the Nelson Public Library poster contest. Design a poster of your favourite teen book. Open to youth ages 12 to 18. Pick up a poster board from Joanne at the library to get started. Contest ends December 6. Bookstore gift certificates and movie passes for prizes! FMI jharris@ nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services: income tax service, low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 250-352-6008. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute welcomes families and individuals on Saturday afternoons to explore art making in a supported environment. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. now until December 13. Drop in free or by donation. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 191 Baker Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-2264. The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, bigscreen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), euchre (Thursdays 7 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcoming jam sessions. Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250352-7727 or 250-352-6464. This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly free). Submissions will be run at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to reporter3@nelsonstar. com. Thank you.
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The Civic Theatre will host the book launch for Ryan Oakley’s book version of his popular Facebook page Humans of Nelson on Saturday. The 232-page book features photos, interviews and quotes. The free event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Those who pre-ordered the book are encouraged to pick up their copy at the event. Everyone is welcome.
visual arts Everyone is welcome to the opening reception of local artist and former Nelson cultural ambassador Amy Bohigian’s exhibition Wide Shot/Close Up, a video installation that explores identity and diversity within our community. After placing a casting call for “real people” she asked 25 Nelson residents from various walks of life the same five questions on camera. The event is tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson. The Oxygen Art Centre Cabaret Fundraiser, All or Nothing, will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door or at Eddy Music. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org.
theatre The Capitol Kid Series continues with The Mask Messenger by Faustwork Mask Theatre on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. This family-friendly show is $12.50 when you purchase tickets for individual performances in the Kids Series, or you can buy a ticket package that includes four or more Kid Series events and get your tickets for $10 each. For details see capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar plays at the Civic tonight runs until November 20, with shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It will play at 4 p.m. on Sunday and 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The blockbuster film, starring Matthew McConaughey, takes place in the near future. Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
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Music Ontario-based indie rock band Tokyo Police Club play Spiritbar on Monday, November 17 with Said The Whale and The Pack AD. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the Hume Hotel. San Francisco psychedelic rock band The New Riders of the Purple Sage play Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. Doors open at 8 p.m. New Riders will play two sets. Tickets are $39.50 at the Capitol Theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, and by phone at 250-352 6363. Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus (460 Ward Street).
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The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Christmas Panto on December 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m and December 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. This year’s panto, Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime, is written by Lisel Forst and directed by Jeff Forst. The panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring community members of all ages. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, or $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250352-6363.
The third movie in the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay: Part One starts at the Civic on November 21 at 7:30 p.m. This sequel finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) faced with a decision that could sway the fate of a nation. In the wake of the Quarter Quell, the Hunger Games have been changed forever, and Katniss ends up in District 13. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
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The Crooked Brothers and James Lamb will host an after party at Spiritbar (following the Capitol’s concert for the New Riders of the Purple Sage) on November 21 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Canada’s legendary piano duo Anagnoson & Kinton at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults and $14 for students. (Students from schools participating in the school outreach program can access tickets for free.)
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literature Author Ernest Hekkanen launches his novella I’m Not You at Oxygen Art Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org. Nelson author Kristene Perrone is offering a workshop on self-publishing at Oxygen Art Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Students are encouraged to sign up immediately to ensure the workshop goes ahead. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org. The Nelson Public Library presents the book launch for Selkirks Spectacular, a photographic book showcasing more than 300 images that celebrate the international Selkirk Loop. Photographers Tim Cady and Jerry Pavia teamed up with local author Ross Klatte for the project. The event will be held on Thursday, November 27 at 7 p.m. Avi Silberstein brings his novel Human Solutions to the Nelson Public Library on Tuesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Set in Chile in 1988, the book features a three-person detective team working together to engineer social situations that help their clients achieve goals, whether it’s a love affair or a business deal.
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positive change. I also see a rise in interest in the younger populations which I feel important as we learn to lead our society forward in the beat way. 2. Retention of young people in our rural communities. As councillor I will continue my efforts to support our young through Kaslo’s Project comeback and the Business Retention and Expansion Project both of which I am the project lead. So far we have created new models for education with the Rural Revival Project and mentorship programs for youth giving business better way to create a smooth succession strategy. I send my best wishes to all who are running and that we can all work together no matter who wins. I see all amazing people running and want to support you in any way I can. ROMELLA GLORIOSO 1. For 25 years, I have worked on issues many rural communities like Kaslo face in transitioning from primary reliance on forestry, mining, or agriculture to a more mix economy. This includes the amenity economy: tourism and recreation, second-home and retirement in-migration, and foot-loose knowledge activities. This is a good thing, but it also creates new social, cultural, and economic issues, such as the lack of affordable housing, increasing cost of living, and a rapidly ageing community. I GLORIOSO believe my knowledge, experience, and commitment can help Kaslo carve out a satisfying life for all its residents. 2. The biggest issue of this election is refusing to recognize that our community is changing; it is not the rural place it was 30 or even
10 years ago. Our population is rapidly ageing, our youth emigrating, stronger reliance on a single economy, tourism, and increasing climate change threats such as flooding, landslides, wildfires. We can affect the outcomes of these forces but first, these changes must be clearly recognized, understood and taken into account by our Village Council. Sticking our heads in the sand like ostriches leaves us victims of the worst outcomes. JIMMIE HOLLAND 1. I’ve discovered I like serving the community in this way, it compliments by personal view that elected officials need to have an appreciation of process, procedure, openness and fairness. I also feel I have a wealth of knowledge and skills that can contribute to shaping the future of a place I call home and love. 2. An overarching issue that covers many sub-topics: community engagement, especially to re-enfranchise youth into our political system. Community engageHOLLAND ment is essential to address critical issues and ensure that ratepayers and residents are educated and engaged in arriving at solutions. In Kaslo: Maintaining the legacy of our mountain culture left by generations before us, to ensure we continue to be THE choice for the type of individuals that migrate to places like this. Appropriately integrate the new technologies arriving at our door to retain and expand our existing business community, and build opportunities for a new wave of entrepreneurs with ideas that currently are inconceivable. Our physical environment is the foundation which supports all these issues and we must strive to preserve and protect it in the context of careful utilization of the resources.
KELLIE KNOLL 1. My family and I have lived in the Kaslo area for the last eight years and have completely fallen in love with the town and especially the community. We recently bought a home and enrolled our four children in the local school. I chose to run for council because I have a young family and a invested interest in Kaslo and I want to KNOLL help build and preserve community infrastructure for the next generations. 2. The biggest issue of this election has to be the closure of our 24 hour emergency service and what as a village we can do to help get it back.
ROB LANG 1. After being the public works foreman for 18 years I felt that being on council was an opportunity to pay back a community that has been so good to my family and I. 2. As I am running for my second term I realize that a lot still remains to be done in order to keep our infrastructure in the best possible condition. With another round of Build Canada grants just around the corner an opportunity exists to make badly needed improvements to our water and sewer sysLANG tems. As well Kaslo Bay continues to be foremost on a lot of people’s minds. Council will no doubt have some hard decisions to make in the next term to develop a waterfront management plan that accommodates all the user groups.
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DONNA CORMIE 1. I’m running for Area D Director because I believe the voters should have a choice in who represents them for the next four years. 2. Area D, like every other district, has issues. The one that unites us all in Area D and Kaslo is the lack of 24/7 emergency care. I believe that the current COMRIE model for delivery of health care is not working. An alternate model is in place and working in New Denver where 24/7 emergency service is available. One way that we can help more of us do better is to look at co-operative social enterprise, profitable businesses. These types of ventures can be especially helpful to stay at home rural
women. I believe that rural women have the skills to create employment for themselves and I want to help. I will support existing homebased business and cottage Industry-type endeavours.
AIMEE WATSON 1. My approach to running for public office is that I will work for the people that elect me. I believe that government must be the administrator of residents’ needs, such as providing services for water, removing waste, maintaining parks, repairing roads and so on. My job is to listen, to find the common ground and represent community members where decisions are made. I make informed WATSON decisions after hearing
all sides to best inform solutions. I feel strongly that we need to act within a framework of sustainability that accounts for the generations down the road. 2. The biggest issue as far as what threatens the viability of our region is the loss of 24/7 health care. Being on the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District Board for the past three years, its clear that lives cannot be based on a business model designed for a balanced budget in Victoria. We must have access to 24/7 emergency care. Residents in the Lardeau Valley facing up to 3.5 hours to an emergency center, in good weather conditions, is completely unacceptable. Economic development is also top of the list. My position here is that we have a niche community that can be sustainably capitalized on. Capturing unique business ideas that enhance our natural geography and skill set as a rural region is an area of interest to urbanites. N E PPERCE E R C ENT NT 1%% OONE REALTY REALTY
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During the first of five installments in Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian’s exhibition Wide Shot / Close Up at Touchstones Nelson, participants will be bombarded by 30 faces noisily discussing the weather from a bank of television sets. Each of these pre-recorded interviews will play on a randomized loop, creating a burble of indecipherable gibberish, depending on how you focus your attention. This process is meant to mirror the overwhelming experience of introducing yourself to a new community. “That’s quite often the first step in getting to know someone. That’s how you get acquainted and figure out what the other person is like. You talk about the weather,” said Bohigian, who will be hosting a free opening reception for her show at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 14. She said when participants first arrive at the exhibit, they’ll get a superficial sense of the subjects involved before delving more deeply into their personalities. “You get to essentially situate yourself with who’s a part of the exhibit, because everyone involved is in that first station of the weather. Then you move on to the labels,” said Bohigian. “Each person shares the la-
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Arts Frantisek Strouhal works in medium last popular in the 1850s
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Nelson visual artist Frantisek Strouhal’s composition The Celestial Sound has been accepted for a prestigious exhibition put on by the Federation of Canadian Artists. The image, inspired by the Quattrocento movement of the 15th century, depicts a bearded man gazing skyward in a moment of spiritual ecstasy. Strouhal created the image using photography, lithography and paint starting three years ago. He used a bearded model who looked appropriately iconic, complete with a historical costume sewed by his wife. Then, over the course of a few hours, he painstakingly attempted to capture the essence of a “moment of ecstasy.” “The man who I picked, he was going to represent searching for the truth,” said Strouhal, who is 62. “In the moment, in that stillness, I was trying to capture that ecstatic feeling from the figure and get it on to the paper. The light was essential. His eyes, his expression. The composition is absolutely simple, but the expression of the moment, the search, the vision, the intention. All of that was in it for me.” APPROVED Strouhal’s art comes from a multi-generational family tradition, starting in the Czech Republic. As a young boy his father and grandfather often used him as a subject, and he was comfortable in their studios. After he fled Europe during a revolution in 1989, he made it his mission to get to the Kootenays. Ever since then, he’s been working slowly and deliberately at his studio in Passmore. And though he’s worked in faster mediums, has spent some time as a writer and studying fashion design, it’s visual art that remains his primary passion. Strouhal is very particular about his process. The Celestial Sound, for instance, took years to complete, and he created all the materials used himself. Some of his mediums have not been in popular use since the 1850s, or even earlier, but he relishes keeping these art forms alive. Strouhal’s work has been juried into shows in the United States and Canada five times in 2014. He’s thrilled be the attention, but is trying to continue focusing on the work itself. “The work takes so much of my time, I have none for anything else. I am consumed,” he said. For more visit frantisekstrouhal.com.
Nelson artist (above) Frantisek Stourhal’s piece The Celestial Sound (below) has been accepted into an exhibition by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
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Tokyo Police Club set to play Critically lauded Canadian fourpiece Tokyo Police Club recently released their latest album Forcefield, and as part of their western Canadian tour they’re swinging through Nelson on Monday, November 17.
They will be joined onstage by Vancouver-based indie rock band Said the Whale and garage rock duo The Pack AD. The Pack AD will take the Spiritbar stage first. The duo were recently in Nelson and played a
raucous, well-received set. Said the Whale also recently released an album, “Hawaii”, which is available now. Tickets are $20 are available from the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
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KOOTENAY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SOCIETY Date: Thursday November 20th, 2014 Location: #225 Hall St, Chamber of Commerce, Nelson, BC Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meeting will be followed by short film clips from Heartspeak Productions This AGM is open to the public as we are welcoming new general members and electing our Board of Directors. w DJ Aphrodite is playing a drum and base show at Spiritbar on Saturday, November 15.
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Godfather of the jungle brings drum and base show to Nelson
Aphrodite brings the love Gavin King’s DJ career has spanned 20 years. He’s gone by different names, and has performed under different guises, including “Godfather of the Jungle” and “King of the Beats”. He’s responsible for introducing, entertaining and moving millions of drum and bass fans across the globe. And at 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, King (known as
DJ Aphrodite) will bring the love to the Kootenays with a concert at Spiritbar. Aphrodite has performed worldwide, in such disparate locales as South Korea, Moscow and Shanghai. He has headlined the Shambhala Music Festival Aphrodite now has two successful albums, Aphrodite and Aftershock. His third album will be released soon.
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Kaslo DJ/MC duo Spindy will be opening with an all vinyl set. There will also be a custom visual experience by Onbeyond Metamedia, and a laser show by Triple Beamz. Advance tickets are $15 at Hume. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so out-of-town guest are encouraged to reserve their tickets.
Couldn’t leave people out Continued from Page 13 For instance, Lil from the post office chose to boogie down to Katy Perry. “On one hand you have her dancing and having a great time, but in the same half hour she had intense, powerful things to say to the camera. She had an incredible range of emotions,” she said. Bohigian originally planned to be more selective in her casting process, but found that the Nelson volunteers she interviewed were so compelling she couldn’t leave any of them out. “Every single person I interviewed gave me something so rich I couldn’t have not used it.
I originally planned to use only a couple people, but everyone was breaking open and challenging my assumptions. I thought ‘if it works on me, it should work on other people who come to see the show.” But not even Bohigian knows how it will turn out, because she won’t be able to see the show until it goes up. “I’ll be able to experience it at the same moment the general public does. I have no idea what the effect will be,” she said. She hopes visitors will come
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out of the exhibit questioning their relationship with people around them. “You start to really think of people as human, even if they’re different from you. You could come away thinking people are totally different too. Are we unique or are we the same? Maybe there’s no perfect answer but it will play with that tension,” she said. She, however, believes we have more in common than we realize. There will be a separate artist talk held on Thursday, November 20 at 7 p.m. After the opening reception, normal admission rates to the museum apply. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. For more information call 250-352-9813. The exhibit will run until February 15.
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The previously forecast arctic breeze didn’t deter the more than 600 residents who congregated in front of city hall on Tuesday morning from observing Remembrance Day. And as five elderly World War II veterans sat mournfully in front of the Cenotaph, nearby supporters were quick to wrap them in blankets to make sure they were warm. Retired U.S. Navy petty officer Raab Smith, who recently moved to Nelson with his family, put his arms around retired Canadian warrant officer Lionel Vinette, who had been invited to recite “Flander’s Fields” for all those gathered. Smith, who said the legion has welcomed him with open arms since his arrival, said he felt solidarity with all the veterans present because they’d “shed the same blood in the same mud”. He called Vinette “a true hero”. Nelson D-Day survivor Ron Cox was at the ceremony, as was Chuck Clarkson, who was a private during World War II and fought from 1942 to 1945. He said he felt “pretty damn lucky” to attend the ceremony. The flags were at half-mast during the ceremony to pay tribute to Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the soldier shot and killed at Ottawa’s Canadian War Memorial on October
22. The Nelson Legion’s padre reminded those gathered of the continued necessity of having armed forces. A solitary protester, well known to many in the community, was the only voice of dissent at the event. A minor physical scuffle was quickly resolved.
Retired Nelson Private Chuck Clarkson said he felt “pretty damn lucky” to attend Remembrance Day. Will Johnson photo
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If you love burgers then this is a great week to be a Nelsonite. From November 16 to 22 it is Nelson Burger Week as seven local restaurants have prepared special, gourmet burgers for the public to enjoy for the low cost of 9.99 each. Each burger has been custom made by local chefs to create a unique taste. Diners can try any of the burgers, then, if they choose, can go online (nelsonstar.com) and click on the contests tab to vote for their favourites. Everyone who votes will be entered to win $25 gift certificates from the seven participating restaurants. There will also be a special panel of judges who will taste the burgers and announce their favourites in a variety of categories. Don’t forget to visit all of the restaurants and see what Nelson’s talented chef ’s have to offer. Burgers created for the event include:
Kyla Helson, manager at Jackson’s said that regular customers may be familiar with the zesty taste of the burger because it is similar to the Baja Burger that the local eatery used to offer. “The process was we took one of our best-selling burgers and put it back together for this,” explained Helson, although there are some differences. Instead of banana peppers, the newly created Mexi Burger features jalapeños to bring a touch of heat to this mouth-watering treat. The switch gives the burger a nice bite. It also uses a mix of cheese rather than just cheddar. The result is a winner in Helson’s opinion. “We are doing it. I think people will really like it.”
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The Royale with Cheese at the Royal: Chef Christopher Gibbs said he’s proud the Royal has entered into a burger promotion week with a number of other fine establishments in Nelson. “I am confident that Dale Arsenault (manager) and myself have created a winner,” he said. Together they came up with the Royale with Cheese, named as an ode to the film Pulp Fiction, which is one of Gibb’s favourites. The Royal signature house burger patty topped with smoked Canadian cheddar, maple cracked pepper pancetta, and a mountain of NBC Faceplant (an organic winter ale) marinated crispy onions. A Royal signature apple vodka kale caesar salad and sliced tomatoes on a pretzel bun with Royal signature burger sauce on the top and Royal signature apple bourbon barbecue aioli on the bottom with a crispy parmesan waffler.
The Mexi Burger at Jackson’s Grill: Take a beef patty, add guacamole, salsa, jalapeños and mixed cheeses and you have a spicy, tasty treat known as the Mexi Burger.
The Dublin at the Hume: Chef Ward Nelson, along with the sous chefs and head line cooks at the Hume have created The Dublin. The 100 Mile beef patty topped with Guinness soaked aged cheddar, caramelized onion and prosciutto with roasted garlic aioli on a pretzel bun. “The aged cheddar is broken up nicely by a stout,” said Hume food and beverage director Shawn Trainor. “Guinness cheddar stews are found all over Europe. It’s a good pairing, the Guinness with aged cheddar, because the stout can really infuse itself into cheddar.” The 100 Mile beef patty comes from grass fed cattle out of Creston. “We’re very proud of that burger; we quite like that patty.” How did they dub the Irish rooted burger, The Dublin? “It’s a nice Irish name without too many puns,” said Trainor.
The Valley Greek presented by The Baker Street Grill: The Valley Greek was a collaborative effort between Chef Cliff Schoeber and the Hume and Best Western food and beverage team. Made from lean New Zealand
ground lamb, olive tapenade, goat’s cheese, cucumber, roasted garlic aioli, sun dried tomato, butter lettuce, red onion all on a Ciabatta bun. “It’s something different, its a little decadent,” said food and beverage director Shawn Trainor. “The lamb is lean so the focus is the additions to it. Goat cheese always pairs well with lamb. Greek is the only type of food that hasn’t been made into a fusion,” he said.
Wagu Filet Oscar Burger at Louie’s Steakhouse: Louie’s Steakhouse has created a Wagu Filet Oscar burger, containing dungeness crab and béarnaise sauce on a brioche bun. “This is really, really high quality stuff. It’s literally the best beef you can buy in the world. The way the cattle are raised, they live a life of royalty,” said manager Rob Little. The seafood components are also sustainably harvested to Oceanwise standards, through a partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium. “That’s really important to us,” said Little. He said the béarnaise sauce, which is basically hollandaise with tarragon, garlic and shallots, is spread over the burger-shaped steak. “The complement, as opposed to using something like mayonnaise, is about bringing it to another level, which is what we’re all about. We’ve created a burger where all the products that are in it, we’re very proud of them and we’re letting them stand on their own.” He said the brioche bun is key to establishing the flavour they’re going for. Executive Dave Shaw, who has been working at Louie’s for the last three years, developed the burger along with Little. “The perfect version of that burger comes down to the cooking process. Everything’s cooked on our extreme-high heat grill, so you get a nice outside crust. This burger will be cooked closer to medium or medium well, and we can do that because of the quality of the meat.”
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Aussie Burger at Uptown Sportsbar Uptown Sportsbar’s Rob Little is thrilled about the Aussie burger they’ve created, saying it has one of the most ambitious flavour profiles in their restaurant. “When I was a young guy I lived in Australia for a while, and we’ve had lots of Australians coming through town. So I thought
this would be something fun and different, a change-up,” he said. For the patty, chef Kent Rode mixes short rib brisket and prime rib together, then tops the patty with a fried egg, pickled beets, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. “And because this is a hearty burger, we’ve go it on a nice ciabatta bun. I’ve always felt it’s the bun that brings everything together,” said Little. He said the buyer is intended to be messy. “You should be able to through your beer glass by the time you’re done your burger,” he said. “It’s a big, messy, crunchy burger. Every bite is different.” Little said the fried egg creates an interesting element, and makes timing crucial in the kitchen.
to do a standard beef burger with different toppings, but we said ‘let’s do something crazy’. We wanted to create something people might not have tried before,” he said. Basek said the patty is made in-house, out of knuckle and leg meat from Alaskan crabs. It has bell peppers, green onions, three jumbo cajun prawns topped off with spicy mayo and tartar sauce, all in a classic burger bun. Basek said it’s Myhre’s creativity and passion that made the burger possible. “We’ve had him with us just under a year, Grill think tank decided to think outside and in that time’s he’s been growing in leaps the box when creating their Alaskan Crab and bounds. He’s a super awesome, with Burger. creative passion.” “We haven’t rolled this out to the public Staff reactions thus far are hugely positive. yet. It’s a brand new creation,” said general “They say it’s awesome, has great flavour. manager Greg Basek, who created the burg- The taste of the crab stands out, it’s sucwith head chef Victor Myhre. culent and not dry, not overcooked. Just a During burger week, customerserwill treated to awesome incredible “We be wanted to something crazy andfood out of atlittle Crab Burger at Finley’s bite from prices. the cajunLocal prawnschefs brings the the box. We figured everyone else was going Thewill members the Finley’s Irish Bar & whole thing together,” he said. haveofendeavored to outdo one another, offering creative burgers that would normally have
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cost much more than they are offered for this week. The burger week burgers are $9.99 at each restaurant. Check out the Nelson Star and visit the Burger Week Facebook page for write-ups and photos of this year’s feature burgers. Burger Week may create such frenzy that we thought we should set some ground rules for the occasion:
Burger Week Rules 1. JUST SAY NO TO GO!
2. WE YOU TO BUY A at DRINK During burger week, customers will be ENCOURAG treated to Eawesome food incredible prices. Local chefs will have endeavored AND/OR OTHER FOODS While extra purchases to outdo one another, offering creative burgers that would havet,cost much more than of they are notnormally a requiremen please be considerate the are factoffered they arefor offering this week. The burger week burgers are $9.99 at each restaurant. out the Nelson Star and visit the Burger Week you these amazing burgers at a greatCheck price. Order some fries and a pint while savouring your Facebook page for write-ups andburger photos of this year’s feature burgers. frenzy masterpiec e. The restaurant will loveBurger you forWeek it andmay you’llcreate enjoy such yourself more.that we thought we should set some ground rules for the occasion: 3. TIPPING $9.99 brings out the cheap in all of us but please remember that you are 1. JUST SAY NO TO GO! really getting a much more expensive burger as restaurant s try to another 2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BUY A outdo DRINKone AND/OR OTHER FOODS and vie for bragging rights. Please tip! The people While extra purchases are not a requirement, please you be considerate of the fact they Burger are offering who are serving will be working hard during Week.you these amazing burgers at a great price. Order some fries and a pint while savouring your burger masterpiece. The restaurant will love it and you’ll enjoy yourself more. 4.you BE for PATIENT
We anticipate that even in our inaugural year of Burger Week, 3. TIPPING things $9.99 brings out the cheap in all of us but please you are really getting much will getremember crazy! You that will need to be patient as ayou waitmore for expensive burger as restaurants tryatotable, outdowait oneasanother vie for bragging rights. Please tip! serversand run about working their butts off to The people who are serving you willget be you working hard during Week. your burgers andBurger then in the event that they sell out
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Frasier vs. Ali, Tyson vs. Holyfield, Edward vs. Jacob — all epic battles, but none of them can hold a candle to the robot vs. robot competition of Robogames 2014 which is being held on Saturday, November 15 at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus in the Mary Hall building. While the political candidates
are duking it out live at the polling stations on that same day, so will the battle for robot supremacy be fought among us. Throughout the fall, youth, adults, teams and schools have been living, learning and loving robotics in anticipation of the big event. All members of the public (in-
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After three days of giving it their all, the L.V. Rogers Bombers girls field hockey team (and 2014 West Kootenay champions) placed eighth at the provincials in Oliver last weekend. Coach Val Gibson said the sixth game lost in sudden death overtime “was a tough one”. The team’s second coach Bruce Walgren said, “This team of ladies played extremely well and should be very proud of their accomplishments from this very short season. Winning the Kootenay regular season title, being the first Bombers team in a decade to win the Kootenay Zone (which has always been won by Rossland/Trail), finishing second in the A pool, coming eighth in a provincial tournament where every team is great, (four places better than last year), and knowing they can play with the best of them, with the 0–0 tie to number one ranked Crofton House.” The squad won their first game on Thursday, 3–1, against #6-ranked Rockridge of Vancouver. “LVR put pressure on Rockridge right from the start with continuous speed and aggressive forechecking from forwards Jena Wheeldon, Sara Wade and Hanna Quinn, the mid field of Abbie Willans-Boucher, Hailee Gerun, Naomi Perkins, Allie Zondervan, Noa Butterfield played extremely well and controlled much of the game.”
He said there was “exceptional defence” by Emma Gregorich, Lauren Walgren, Anna Geoppner, Julia Burkart, Kyra Burkart, and Heather Potkins. First half goals by Hailee Gerun and Jena Wheeldon gave LVR the lead, with a third from Sara Wade. Their second game was a 0–0 tie against #1-ranked Crofton House, who eventually took the top spot in the tournament. Walgren explained, “This game was extremely hard fought fast paced with both sides creating tremendous scoring opportunities. Great goaltending by Tara Yowek and strong defensive play by the back line and mid-field with the forwards sometimes coming all the way back to help relieve the pressure from the formidable Crofton House attack especially late in the second half. Crofton House sped up their game and really tested the LVR defence.” According to Walgren, game three on Friday “turned out to be a nail biting affair.” They won 1–0 win against GNS from Vancouver. The only goal came from Jena Wheeldon off a penalty stroke and goaltender Yowek earned a shutout. This win over GNS, coupled with a Crofton House win over Rockridge put LVR into second place in the A pool and gave LVR the toughest road for the final four. Game four on Friday afternoon was a quarter final 2–0 loss to
L.V. Rogers Bombers finished eighth at the high school field hockey provincials. The team is made up of (from left to right back row) coaches Bruce Walgren and Val Gibson, Noa Butterfield, Svenja Rennecke, Allie Zondervan, Emma Gregorich, Heather Potkins, Katrina Merckle, Yu Takahashi, Ava Strautman, Noelle Wang, Naomi Perkins, Kyra Burkart, Julia Burkart and Sydney Ednie (front row) Sarah Wade, Lauren Walgren, Abbie Bourchier-Willans, Tara Yowek, Hailee Gerun, Anna Goeppner, Jena Wheeldon and Hanna Quinn. #3-ranked St. Micheals University from Victoria. This loss meant the Bombers could finish no higher than fifth. Game five on Saturday morning was a 2–0 loss to Rockridge.The Bombers controlled most of the play and had so many opportunities to win it, but Rockridge scored from a short corner. As LVR pressed to tie it Rockridge counter attacked but defender Anna Geoppner saved the
goal with her foot. This resulted in a penalty stroke which Rockridge converted past a diving Yowek. The sixth and final game Saturday afternoon was a 1–0 overtime loss to GW Graham from Chilliwack. Walgren said, “The Bombers were clearly the better side controlling most of the play and having the better scoring opportunities.” He said many of the girls were at this point playing with taped hands,
A penalty corner for L.V. Rogers versus Chilliwack’s GW Graham Secondary during provincial action.
Val Gibson photos
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AWAY SAT. NOV. 15th 7:00 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
AWAY SUN. NOV. 16th 1:00 PM vs. Beaver Valley Nitehawks
HOME WED. NOV. 19th 7:00 PM vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins
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thighs, hips, badly bruised knees and foreheads. “Just ask Jena Wheeldon, whose aggressive forechecking caused all kinds of trouble for Chilliwack’” said Walgren. “She paid the price for the team taking several hard hits to the forearms, and upper body. The scoring drought continued for the Bombers at the end of regulation time the game was tied 0–0. A single 10 minute sudden death overtime period was played, and with less than a minute remaining GW Graham scored from a goal mouth scramble.” This was the last game for several of the Bomber ladies who will be graduating this year: Captain Lauren Walgren (who was the captain of the senior team for three years and one year as the junior team captain), Jena Wheeldon, Hailee Gerun, Abbie Willans-Boucher, Sara Wade, Anna Geoppner, and Tara Yowek. “There is a great group of ladies ready to return and try and repeat for next year,” said Walgren.
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“God is Gracious” Come Help Change The World Gathering on: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 3308 Silver King Rd. 250-352-5007
God is love Join us for lunch after the Celebration
H.O.P.E. Church Pastoral couple Jeff & Marilyn Zak www.hopenelson.ca
Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services 10 am
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12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays
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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
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Here are some lyrics from a song entitled, “Grace” written and performed by U2: Grace. It’s a name for a girl. It’s also a thought that changed the world. One of the most redeeming attributes of being a follower of Jesus is the freedom that I have experienced. This freedom is directly associated with the concept of ‘Grace’. God is gracious and Grace is the overarching principle
in the present age that we live in. ‘Grace’ can be accurately understood by the acronym, “God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense”. It is true: God has given us riches of abundant life in this life and the next. But what you and I can experience came at a great cost: that being Jesus Christ coming to this earth and dying on a cross. John 1:17 says, “For the law was g ive n t h rou g h
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Children’s Sunday School Sunday Service 10:30 a.m Messy Church Wed. Nov. 26 from 5-7 pm Advent Lessons & Carols Service Sun. Nov. 30 at 7 pm All are welcome!
Program - New Direction all member meeting.
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Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
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Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome
Children’s Sunday Intergenerational Service All children welcome for Sunday School and 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
Special Guest Speaker 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)
Moses; grace and truth came through Je s u s C h r i s t”. Before Jesus came the overarching principle, at that time, was the Law. It was all about ‘doing this and not doing that’. When Jesus came, died, and rose again, the overarching principle shifted from the Law to that of Grace. In essence from ‘doing this and not doing that’ to “Lord, how can I honour you in what I do and the decisions I make?” Freedom. Grace sometimes can be misconstrued to do whatever I want whenever I want. However, once a person truly receives and walks in God’s amazing Grace, it translates into showing Grace to people. It doesn’t seek itself but prefers others above one’s self. God has done everything needed to provide us with Grace. It is a gift from God. And like every other gift, all that is required from us is to extend our hands and receive it. No hoops to jump through, no trapeze acts to attempt. God’s amazing Grace is received by each one of us individually in the person of Jesus Christ, ...the One who died to bring freedom to our souls. ...the One who loves us like no other. Here are some more lyrics from “Grace” by U2: Grace. She takes the blame. She covers the shame. Removes the stain.... Grace finds goodness in everything. Walking in God’s Grace is the most freeing thing. Have you received God’s gift of Grace in Jesus? Will you? — Pastor Glen Stewart, Kaslo Christian Assembly
Opera audition
The Amy Ferguson Institute will be holding auditions on November 22 for the principal roles in the Nelson Community Opera production of the new Canadian opera, Jorinda, created by Nelson-based composer, Doug Jamieson. Jamieson, who is also serving as the production’s musical director, explained that the auditions for the solo roles will take place on November 22 in Nelson. “We will only audition for the soloists at this time. Auditions for the chorus and also for puppeteers will be held in the Spring of 2015. Since Jorinda is scored for soprano, alto, contralto and tenor roles, baritones and basses are not required,” Jamieson explained. “As part of the audition, we will be asking singers to learn and perform segments from Jorinda as well as performing a song of their choice.” More information about Jorinda including the music singers will be asked to learn for the audition can be downloaded from the Productions page on the AFI website atamyfergusoninstitute.ca. Producer, Marty Horswill, reported that planning and preparations for the production have been underway for several months and will move into active construction this fall.
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The 2014 Fowl Supper: A Nelson Tradition Enjoy a 3-course, delicious, home-cooked turkey dinner, mashed potatoes/gravy, stuffing, veggies and home-baked pie dessert. Meet new and old friends and enjoy live interactive music. DATE: Sat. Nov 15, 5:30 pm LOCATION: Nelson United Church Hall, Josephine & Silica St., lower level. TICKETS: Adults, $15; Kids 6-12, $8; Kids 5/younger FREE; Families, $35 buy from United Church office, Mon - Thurs., 8:30 to Noon; 352-2822
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SCOTT GRADY A celebration to honor the life of Scott Grady will be held on Saturday November 15th at 2pm in the St Joseph School Centre at 523 Mill St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CASP and/or an education fund being set up for Micah and Isla. All are welcome to join family and friends in sharing the joys, adventures and laughs that Scott brought to our lives.
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Thursday, November 6, will remembered in the Dooley family as the day the music died: We lost our dear father, brother, brother-in-law, nephew and uncle when Francis (Frank) Thomas Dooley passed away after a serious fall a few days earlier. Frank was born in Forkhill, Co Armagh Ireland. He followed his brother John to Canada in the 1970s and lived in Whitehorse, Vancouver and Nelson, settling in Lethbridge to raise his family. Frank was a talented musician, who wrote many songs and helped keep Irish culture alive in so many places with his beautiful voice and skill with so many instruments. We will treasure his laughter, his free spirit and his love for his family and friends. Frank is survived by his children, Shannon (Jesse) and Connor, and their mother, Cathy Takeda, as well as his brother John (Pat) of Nelson, sisters Marion (Wallace), Louise (Johnny), Margaret (Vince) and Catherina (Gerry) in Ireland, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Uncle Frank had a special spot in his heart for young people and they loved him for it. Frank, you are one in a milliion! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the prayers, messages and expressions of sympathy during this very difficult time. Mayor John and Pat Dooley and family
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Francis Edward (Buddy) DeVito Francis Edward (Buddy) DeVito passed away peacefully at home in Fruitvale, BC on October 29, 2014 at the age of 94. Buddy was born in Trail, BC on May 23, 1920 to Genevieve and James DeVito. In June 1938, Buddy began working with his father in the DeVito Shoe Repair shop at 1267 Cedar Avenue, in Trail. In 1941 Buddy enlisted in the RCAF as a radar technician and in August 1942 was sent overseas. While there Buddy met and married Bette Flower in South Wales in 1944, and they returned to Trail in 1945. He went back to work with his father in the shoe repair shop, and eventually assumed ownership. He retired in 1985. Buddy was a life member and Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was elected an alderman in Trail from 1955 to 1959. In June 1960 he and his family moved to Sudbury, Ontario where he worked for the Mine Mill Union. In 1966 he returned to Trail and was elected Mayor, a position he held from 1967 to 1973. He was also Chairman of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Buddy was a strong proponent of peace and was active in several peace groups. He was known among his friends and family as a heartfelt socialist and never failed to make his views public. He was predeceased by his parents Genevieve and James, his siblings Leonard, Robert and Vera, and his former wife Bette. Buddy is survived by his long-time partner Maureen Mitchell, his daughter Dawn (Peter), his sons Gordon (Anne), Paul (Giselle) and Vincent (Shellee), and seven grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at a later date. In loving memory of Buddy a donation to the charity of your choice would be most appreciated.
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Doukhobors and the First World War
GreG Nesteroff Nelson Star
Third in a series marking the centennial of the First World War When the Doukhobors emigrated to Canada from Russia, it was with the understanding they would be exempt from military service, a key consideration given their pacifist beliefs. The First World War put that promise to the test. The minutes of a privy council meeting of December 6, 1898 relate how since their settlement in the Caucasus, Doukhobors had “by their good behavior, diligence, sobriety and hard working qualities brought nothing but prosperity to the barren localities in which they were originally settled.” However, as they were “averse to bearing arms” — they burned their weapons en masse three years earlier — the Russian government permitted (or encouraged) them to leave the country. Canada considered Doukhobors a “most desirable class of settlers” to locate on the Prairies, and interior minister Clifford Sifton felt it “expedient to give them the fullest assurances of absolute immunity from military service in the event of their settling in this country.” A section of the Militia Act already contained an exemption for Quakers, Mennonites, and others with religious objections. Sifton suggested it be extended to the Doukhobors as well. Following the approval of an order-in-council, about 8,000 Doukhobors came to Canada, first to what’s now Saskatchewan and then BC, where they bought land, planted orchards, built sawmills and factories, and lived communally. CARLOAD OF JAM During the First World War, Doukhobors were taken aback
The Kootenay Columbia Preserving Works at Brilliant produced 12 tonnes of jam for convalescing soldiers during World War I. Doukhobor leader Peter (Lordly) Verigin hoped it would calm tension with neighboring farmers who, unlike his followers, were not exempt from military service. From the Greg Nesteroff collection
when asked to fill out registration cards, which they suspected was the first step toward conscription. In January 1917, a delegation led by Peter Makaroff, then a Saskatoon law student, met with solicitor general and future prime minister Arthur Meighen in Ottawa. They said they will be willing to have their taxes doubled so long as they were not called to fight. Meighen assured them the government would uphold its end of the bargain but seven months later introduced a conscription act that ensnared at least some Doukhobors. Meanwhile, to quell any resentment among neighbours over their special status, Doukhobor leader Peter (Lordly) Verigin announced he would contribute $100 per month to the patriotic fund in Grand Forks and that his people would help the war effort by donating a carload of jam from their factory at Brilliant — 12 tons in the form of 5,000 five-pound tins, worth $5,000 (the equivalent of $92,500 today).
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That included 7,500 lbs. of strawberry jam, 7,500 lbs. of raspberry, and the remainder of plumb, peach, and black currant, which came at the expense of families at Brilliant who cut back on their personal allowances. (Earlier, the Independent Doukhobors of Thrums contributed 19 sacks of potatoes to the patriotic fund.) The jam was intended for wounded soldiers in BC, but the donation was so large that it was shared with other western provinces: two tons went to St. Chad’s Military Convalescent Hospital at Regina, two tonnes to the Returned Soldiers’ Association in Winnipeg, one tonne to the Returned Soldiers Association of Alberta, and the rest to the Military Convalescent Hospital at Esquimalt. A small amount was also distributed by Victoria women’s patriotic organizations. The donation’s novelty earned headlines around the continent. “The gift is noteworthy because Continued on Page 26
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of the anti-war philosophy of the Doukhobors, this being the first time they have taken part in any of the war activities,” said the San Jose Evening News. However, the Wall Street Journal was unimpressed. In an editorial, it wrote: “Salute the better understanding of Ottawa. Salute the simple, primitive faith of simple folk, whose true home-made charity works briberies into our system in spite of all conviction.” ENLISTED AND CONSCRIPTED By some accounts, Peter Verigin didn’t think independent Doukhobors who had left communal life should be entitled to the military exemption. He also noted “a number of young men in his settlement have already enlisted for service at the front, and many others will enlist in the near future.” Jon Kalmakoff ’s Doukhobor Genealogy Website has identified 62 such men, mostly independents from Saskatchewan who signed up voluntarily, although some were drafted. There were also two from BC: John Nevacshonoff and Demitri Kolesnikoff, both of Thrums. Nevacshonoff was only 15 when he lied about his age and enlisted in June 1916. He served in France with the 232nd Battalion, but regretted his participation, saying he had “given three years of his life to the devil.” He implored his sons never to go to war. According to a family obituary, Nevacshonoff claimed to have participated in a Christmas truce with his German opponents, who “amongst themselves decided it was a senseless war and that they would no longer shoot each other.”
Peter (Lordly) Verigin (1859-1924) He also said that late in the war, Russian-Canadian soldiers refused to kill Russian troops, and were captured and marched for a week without food. Many died and others were placed in a prisoner of war camp and finally dishonorably discharged. (Nevacshonoff ’s online attestation papers don’t indicate whether this was his fate.) Kolesnikoff, meanwhile, was 36 when he was conscripted in June 1918 into the 1st Depot Battalion at Calgary, having failed to report for duty the previous year. His fate from that point on is unclear, although it appears he and wife Mary had two sons, John and Peter, who died in Grand Forks in 1975 and 1966 respectively. While the federal government
for the most part kept its promise to exempt Doukhobors from military service, it punished them in another way. They, along with other religious groups and conscientious objectors, were disenfranchised by the War-time Elections Act of 1917. This probably had little practical effect on orthodox Doukhobors who were unlikely to vote anyway, but may have affected some independents. Doukhobors had their franchise returned after the war, but taken away again from 1934 to 1955. Despite the jam donation, anti-Doukhobor sentiments grew in 1918, fanned by the Great War Veterans Association. At a farmers meeting in Grand Forks, a resolution was unanimously passed calling for conscription of Doukhobors. It stated that “all our young able-bodied men have been taken away from our farms and necessary industries for the successfully carrying on of the war, and the Doukhobors and other aliens are taking advantage of the scarcity of labor and are retarding the work of the country by holding out for exorbitant wages.” After the war, people at a public meeting in Grand Forks urged the government to buy out the Doukhobor colony and replace it with a settlement of returned soldiers. Nothing came of it. In their new book, From the West Coast to the Western Front, Mark Forsythe and Greg Dickson explore the relationship between Doukhobors and World War I, along with other minority groups, such as Japanese-Canadians who fought for Canada, only to be interned during World War II, many in West Kootenay/Boundary.
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Sophie and Spooky Nelson program keeps growing Next week ( November 16 to 23) is Restorative Justice Week in Canada. Every year Correction Services Canada’s Restorative Justice Division proclaims this time to focus on what communities across Canada are doing to divert criminal matters from the courts and deal with them locally. Restorative justice is a philosophy and an approach that views crime and conflict as harm done to people and relationships. It is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities. A year ago the Nelson Police Department’s Community Policing Officer Sgt. Dino Falcone explored ways to bring restorative justice to Nelson. One of Chief Wayne Holland’s priorities, upon being named head of NPD by the Nelson Police Board, was to establish a well-trained group of volunteers who could accept files from his officers for a restorative justice option. Over the past year a volunteer assumed the role as coordinator of this initiative. Offenders who take responsibility for their actions meet with those who have been directly affected by a criminal act. Each of them with their supporters comes together in a conference. They hear from each other what happened, how the crime has affected each person and together explore ways to repair the harm that has been done. After deliberation with all in the circle, an agreement is reached. The responsible person, with the support of a volunteer mentor, works toward fulfilling obligations agreed upon to successfully
complete the resolution contract. The affected person has had the opportunity to meet the perpetrator of the crime and state what is needed to repair the harm. The responsible person has the opportunity to address an initial bad decision or choice and be reintegrated within our community. Where the criminal justice system promotes a “win-lose” outcome with charges, pleas and court, the restorative justice model promotes “win-win” outcomes as all those involved decide how to repair the harm. Presently 17 applicants were accepted for training to become restorative justice facilitators and mentors. They have embarked on an intensive training schedule this fall. This group represents many segments of our society with ages ranging from 20-somethings to seniors, with backgrounds in education, technology, trades and business who bring a passion and commitment to learning and refining appropriate skills. During Restorative Justice Week this fledgling group will be appearing as a delegation before City Coun-
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the Nelson community. The NPD restorative justice program will receive its files and referrals internally. The theme of Restorative Justice Week 2014 is “Inspiring Innovation”. There are significant challenges ahead as this program develops.
However, the volunteers’ commitment to do the work with restorative principles always at the forefront will assure the long term success and stability of this new program dedicated to serve as a viable and sound alternative to the criminal justice system.
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