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The North Shore Hall will receive a $400,000 renovation in 2015. The project should create more available recreational space and time for local user groups. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) agreed to allot $200,000 in Community Works Funds to the hall infrastructural upgrades last Thursday. Area F director and Rural Affairs Committee chair Ron Mickel supported the project saying “There will be no increase in taxation.” He explained that about $300,000 of the approximate $416,000 project comes from gas tax funds. The remainder of the funding has come from Nelson Search and Rescue, the Columbia Basin Trust and a $95,000 five-year term loan. Mickel said the basement of the hall has had $50,000 to $60,000 in asbestos abatement as per an agreement with the Nelson Search and Rescue who now lease a portion of the basement and use the hall as their staging location. Other than that, the hall has not undergone any upgrades since the early 1970s. The renovations will include flooring upgrades for active recreation, fitness and dance programs; electrical, basement and upstairs bathrooms to be universally accessible, new windows and improved aesthetics and acoustics. Mickel said the proximity of the hall just across the big orange bridge from Nelson (675 Whitemore Road) may alleviate some of the cramped conditions with user groups like gymnastics, dance and yoga. A report prepared for the RDCK board by Water Services Liaison Tanji Zumpano stated the improvements will, “result in the additional 1,200 Continued on Page 4
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Nelson cultural ambassador Amy Bohigian believes this may be a watershed moment for women. With high profile cases of rape and sexual assault involving Jian Ghomeshi and Bill Cosby making international headlines recently, she believes society is ready to start addressing some of the systemic violence in our communities. And closer to home here in the Kootenays, she believes there’s plenty of people ready to stand in solidarity with women who are enduring poverty, domestic abuse and violence. “Given the recent outings of major celebrities, and with more people acknowledging violence against women, we’ve seen women are getting more support than ever,” she said. “It shouldn’t be so radical to say ‘I believe you’, but it is. We can finally come together and believe women and support them.” Bohigian said there are more Kootenay women in need of support than most realize. That’s why she’s hosting Womaginarium, a carnivalthemed fundraiser on Friday, November 28. This is the third annual event for the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. “I think if you asked most people, most of them will personally know at least one women who is struggling with domestic abuse, with affordable housing, with poverty. We all know somebody. And the women’s centre is a huge resource for those people.” Over the course of the evening she will introducing performances by Oxygen Orchestar, Erin Thomson and the
Nelson cultural ambassador Amy Bohigian (centre) will host a carnival-themed fundraiser for the women’s centre this Friday at the Prestige. Will Johnson photo Showcats, Sadie Spins, Slava Doval, Krista Lynch, Lisel Forst, Soniko and others. “Expect a little bit of everything. It will be a total festival of talent and a feast of random-ness. I look at the lineup and a lot of those names are people you would make a point to go out and see individually, but they’ve brought them all together in one night for these mini-performances under the big top,” said Bohigian. “It will be a lot of circus mayhem.” Karoline Kemp, executive director of the women’s centre, said this fundraiser will go towards offering assistance and social programs to a broad swath of the community. They also have education initiatives. Their mission statement: “Creating healthy community
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A noxious weed so hardy that its roots can push through asphalt, concrete, brick, and building foundations has been found in 60 places in and around Nelson. A inventory conducted by the non-profit Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee discovered invasive knotweed throughout the city and on both sides of the lake. “It’s a sightline problem for the Ministry of Transportation. It takes over huge areas. It does a lot of property damage,” program technician Matt Chilakos told city council last week as the committee delivered its final report on the Not-A-Weed project. Knotweed has a similar appearance and structure to bamboo and can grow up to three meters deep, five meters tall, and 20 meters wide. However, it has no ecological value locally and has been known to crowd out native vegetation, limit plant and species diversity, and obscure road signs and railway signals. As it can survive in water, it threatens to erode shorelines and degrade aquatic habitat. Chilakos explained knotweed has to be dealt with from its roots, and even the tiniest amount can reproduce. It can be managed mechanically by cutting it down every two weeks during growing season for up to five years or with herbicides via a stem injection. The study found dozens of knotweed sites — more than a third of them around Mountain Station — and Chilakos said there are probably more, as he didn’t look at back
The Not-A-Weed project, which raised awareness of the impacts of invasive knotweed within Nelson and helped residents identify infestations, began last year and continued this past summer. Matt Chilakos conducted the inventory on foot and by car and identified 60 knotweed sites in and around Nelson, recording species, size, and location. The data has since been mapped. Mountain Station: 22 Fairview: 16 Downtown/other: 10 Rosemont: 8 North Shore: 4 alleys. The patches he found ranged in size from one meter to 45 meters. Although both Giant and Japanese knotweed varieties were located, the bulk of it was the latter. The inventory recorded species, size, and location of infestation and assigned a priority rating to each. Chilakos communicated directly with owners of high priority sites, and provided information packages to everyone else. While some sites were “well-kept and controlled gardens of knotweed,” most were uncontrolled and posed some threat of spreading. “Of the landowners that were talked to directly, only one actually knew what they had in their garden,” the report states. “The
majority of the landowners who had infestations on their properties had very little knowledge or information on the plant, and were at a loss as to how to get rid of it.” Some landowners bought their properties with the plant already established on it. Several were manicuring it as a fence line or privacy screen. In one case, an owner was letting others take cuttings to grow it on their own properties, posing a high risk of spread throughout the region. However, the report adds: “With continuous education of the citizens of Nelson, it is possible to reduce the occurrences of mistaken identity and prevent the spread of this invasive plant. Overall, landowner response to outreach activities was very positive.” Several owners asked for information on treatment and disposal, and one removed all plant parts and contaminated soil. Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee executive director Crystal Klym said financial help isn’t available to property owners who face knotweed infestations. “Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of support other than education and awareness,” she said. “If the landowner is adjacent to a Ministry of Transportation right-of-way, expenses can sometimes be shared. But if it’s fully on private land, there is no support.” However, Klym added there are things local government can do. The report recommends providing realtors, property managers, and homeowners with information about knotweed and developing an invasive species management plan.
Two species known to grow in Nelson There are four species of knotweed, two of which — Japanese and Giant — are known to be growing in Nelson. They are similar in appearance and biology and are all considered invasive. Knotweed can be controlled through mowing and cutting if done close to the ground, twice per month between April and August, and then monthly until first frost. However, it takes at least five years to exhaust root reserves.
Mechanically controlled areas also have to be monitored closely throughout growing season to prevent new infestations developing from root fragments. Cut plant parts should be incinerated or undergo deep burial at landfills. Some herbicides are effective against knotweed, but their use is site dependent.
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay board have directed staff to investigate options for an optimal recycling depot program in the Central sub-region, including a deeper analysis of depot equipment options and costs. “We’re looking at changing the way we handle our recycling,” said Central Resource Recovery Committee chair and Area F director Ron Mickel. Presently MMBC is not providing that service for the RDCK. Central includes rural areas from Salmo to Meadow Creek, including areas D, E, F, G, and Nelson, Balfour, Ymir, Salmo and Kaslo. “One of the reasons is we spend a lot of money per tonne of recyclables with the system we have in place.” We’ve always thought ‘OK, they are talking about the number of depots that we have because we try to service everybody’. “But we’re also very inefficient.” “Right now we’re doing our recycling in these large 40 cubic yard containers. They contain mostly air and we move them miles and miles. We go all the way up Meadow Creek to pick them up. Just like our solid waste transfer system, which we’ve upgraded.” This prompted him to ask staff why they couldn’t change so that they compact on site and haul compacted material instead. Staff agreed.
How they go about that is another matter. Mickel said the 40 cubic meter yard containers will likely be replaced by front load six cubic yard containers, just more of them. “Then we would have to have a front load compactor truck to service those instead of the way we’re doing it now.” He said front loading is the current system being used by Waste Management in Nelson, and in the RDCK’s West and East waste sub-regions. “[Central] is the only sub region that has staff do the [recycling].” While the RDCK waits to sign an agreement with MMBC, recycling in the regional district continues under the status quo with a depot system, while Nelson, Nakusp, Kaslo, and Castlegar have curbside pick-up. “It has really come to a head with Multi-Material BC (MMBC) taking some of our recycling, our containers are being serviced with even less material than they were before so we’re basically doing two systems. If anything, its raised the cost of dealing with recycling in the central region so we have to find a way to make it more economical.” And Mickel said the current system is costly. “A lot of travel miles, a lot of trucks and a lot of gas,” he said. Some areas like Kaslo are serviced by MMBC, which takes some of the volume of recyclables the RDCK has to deal with, but as Mickel pointed out, “We still have to drive just as much.
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hours of accessible recreational programming per year, 200 hours of community event time and another 200 hours of community meeting and training time per year.” This includes youth and senior user groups and other training programs along with community special events. “The exterior won’t change much,” said Mickel, “but that might be stage two in the future.” “It going to be a really good for the community and the recreation service,” said Mickel. “We’ve been struggling; we need more gymnastic facilities so this will be a good alternative. Programs that are crunched for space… can move to that facility.” With the funding in place, the project is expected to go to a competitive tender in December and January with the bid awarded
The North Shore Hall will undergo a major infrastructure upgrade with conTamara Hynd photo struction expected to begin early 2015. at the end of January. The upgrades are expected to take three to five months. Construction could start as early as February and finish in May but Mickel says it depends on the
contractor’s availability as well. “I suspect July is probably more realistic[for completion],” he said. The RDCK owns the building and expects to see another 20 years of use out of it once completed.
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Women take back the night TAMARA HYND Nelson Star
While many think the West Kootenay is safe, the statistics show otherwise for women. Every year in BC there are over 60,000 physical or sexual assaults against women — almost all of which are committed by men. A vigil and ceremony will be held at the Oxygen Art Centre on Wednesday, December 3 to honour the women killed in BC this year by their intimate partners as part of the annual Take Back the Night march. Tribute will also be paid to the 14 women killed in the Montreal Massacre on December 6, 1989. This year marks the 25 year anniversary of more than a dozen female engineering students being singled out and murdered by an enraged gunman at the École Polytechnique. Everyone is welcome to join the vigil at Oxygen beginning at 4:15 p.m. Jenny Robinson of Nelson Cares (who worked with abused women some years ago) will perform a song she wrote about one particular client, plus “No Woman, No Cry”. Mayor-elect Deb Kozak and councillorselect Valerie Warmington and Anna Purcell will be among the participants in an honouring rose ceremony and Metis elder Donna Wright will provide drumming. Women’s support worker, Theresa Swan will perform the rousing poem My Short Skirt, written by Eve Ensler in The Vagina Monologues, as a prelude to the women’s Take Back the Night march which will wind through the downtown core of Nelson. Take Back the Night walks by women have evolved from random small group protests to annual marches symbolizing women’s freedom of movement and ending sexual violence against women. The name sprung for the common
Take Back the Night march and candlelight vigil will take place at the Oxygen Arts Centre on December 3. Submitted photo warnings that women should be careful when walking alone at night. Men will remain at the Oxygen Art Centre to view the Be More than a Bystander video by Jackson Katz and have a discussion facilitated by a Nelson Community Service Centre (NSCS) counsellor and Const. Dino Falcone (NPD). Marchers will reconvene at Oxygen for refreshments as well as some facilitated discussion on the issue. Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee (VAWIR) is hosting this year’s event. VAWIR chair Anna Maskerine said, “Combining Take Back the Night and National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against women (December 6) causes us to pause and consider what is happening to women (and their children) in our province and in our community. This year, British Columbia saw a dramatic increase in the number of women murdered.” Maskerine is also the program coordinator of the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House,
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which offers support services and shelter to women fleeing abuse in the West Kootenay. “Nelson is not immune to the issue of violence against women; many women are being abused in relationships each day. Nelson has also had it’s own tragedy; the murder of Aimee Beaulieu and her two children in 1992.” “We often are at full occupancy,” said Maskerine referring to the transition house. “This past year, during many months we have held a wait list.” Newly-elected city councillor Valerie Warmington, who is executive director of Kootenay Kids Society encourages men to participate too. “We’re dealing with families and often, with issues of domestic violence, it involves families with children. The problem is pervasive in the province through all levels of society.” She said even with youth, there is gender based violence. “We need to teach our children what healthy relationships look like,” said Warmington. “The newest research is showing
that we need to start addressing it with children at a young age, under six, and right from the beginning because there are so many things are going against it. There are so many images in the media. Kids get these messages right from birth.” She said violence is not talked about much in our society and “we don’t really make any substantial changes in how we do business.” Roses from the December 3 ceremony will be moved from the Oxygen Art Centre to outside of City Hall where they will remain displayed. The path along Vernon Street near the court house will be marked by 14 six feet high candle cut-outs symbolizing the women murdered in Montreal. Smaller silhouettes of women and children displaying statistics and facts about violence against women will wind along, leading the path to Oxygen. Canadian statistics: ❑ Only 12 per cent of sexual assaults against women are reported to the police. (Statistics Canada 2009) ❑ One in three women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. (Statistics Canada. Measuring Violence Against Women: Statistical Trends 2006) Nelson Community Services Centre offers a variety of programs for individuals and families in the community out of three sites: the AB Transition House, Cicada Place (housing and support service for at risk youth), and their main office where various counselling programs are housed. Stopping the Violence counselling for women, children who witness abuse counselling, the Sexual Abuse Intervention program, women’s outreach, as well as family support and parenting are a few of the programs offered. For local information and resources, visit nelsoncommunityservices.ca or call 250-3523504.
Lions Club of Nelson 2014 Community Grants Program The Lions Club of Nelson is once again accepting applications for Community Grants. This is the Sixth year the club has utilized funds from the Osprey Community Foundation to fund the club's grant program. Applications are accepted from the Lions Club of Nelson membership area which is approximately defined as the City of Nelson, North Shore, Harrop, Proctor, Balfour, Taghum and Beasley. Only those organizations who can issue an official donation receipt under the Federal Income Tax Act are qualified to apply for the Lions Club of Nelson Community Grants. The Club will accept applications for grants until November 30th, 2014. Application forms and detailed grant application guidelines are available by contacting the club by visiting the club’s web site http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ nelsonbc/ or email nelsonlions@hotmail.com
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They need to sand the roads not just spray that liquid on them. Michelle Klassen People need to drive slower this time of year — the company in charge of keeping our local highways safe do not do a good job at all... Get the best snow tires you can afford, go slower and what ever you do, do not think that these roads are safe in winter. They are not! Paul Lamoureux
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LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:
Do you agree with a study that indicates Nelson needs up to 180 more housing units?
This happened to us two years ago. We were not speeding. It needs a guard rail. Ana Marie Beresford I hate that liquid melt! Makes the road in bad shape. Go back to sand! Yes a guard rail!! The highways are not kept like years ago! Sad! Drive safe, keep safe! Esther Lorusso-Campese
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YES: 61% NO: 39 %
I was out there at 7:50 this AM and it was icy but driving carefully made it work for me. Judy Griffin-Sheppard
Slocan turnout second-highest in region T urns out the turnout for Slocan’s municipal election this month was much higher than first reported. The village initially stated 166 of 372 eligible voters participated, a 44.2 per cent turnout, but chief elections officer Michelle Gordon confirmed this week that was an error. While the tally of ballots cast was correct, the number of potential voters — between names on the provincial voters list and new registrations — was actually 242. The revised percentage is 68.6, second highest in West Kootenay/Boundary, behind only Greenwood at 70 per cent. Todd Pugh, executive director of CivicInfoBC, said the highest turnout in the province was the Village of Zeballos on Vancouver Island at 87.3 per cent. With a population of 125, Zeballos is also the smallest municipality in BC, a title it took from Silverton in the last census. Eighty-nine of 102 eligible voters in Zeballos cast ballots for the three mayoral and five council candidates.
Smaller communities have something of an advantage in turnout figures — it’s easier to convince 89 people to vote than 6,853, which is what it would take for Nelson to have the same percentage — but I wouldn’t diminish the accomplishment. The lowest turnout, 15.2 per cent, was in Fort St. John, where the mayor was acclaimed but 12 people ran for six council seats. Just over 2,000 of the more than 13,600 eligible voters exercised their franchise. Provincewide turnout was estimated at 33.3 per cent, which includes municipalities but not school districts or regional districts. HOUSING HELP: I take back something I said in a recent column. I wrote: “Housing may well be the number one issue for most [city council] candidates, but I’m not convinced the City of Nelson — or any other local government — can accomplish much.” Actually, according to a consultant who recently updated the
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city’s affordable housing strategy, it can do plenty: the report contains 20 suggestions, including seven short term goals, such as adopting an infill housing policy. Also on the to-do list: family, seniors, and youth-friendly housing policies, and a standards of maintenance bylaw. Some long-term goals, like an addictions treatment facility with dedicated detox beds, seem well, really long-term, but we’ll see what
TRAIL MAYORS REMEMBERED: Retired Teck manager Mike Martin beat retired United Steelworkers boss Doug Jones this month to become the new mayor of Trail. A few weeks before the vote, two former mayors passed away within days of each other. Like Martin and Jones, they were from opposite ends: Marc Marcolin, 95, was a smelter boss, while Buddy DeVito, 94, worked for the Mine Mill union. I never really knew Marcolin, although I interviewed him at length on one occasion. DeVito I got to know through the Trail Historical Society. His youngest son Vince runs a Nelson specialty shoe store, continuing a family tradition. DeVito and Marcolin were not political contemporaries, as DeVito’s time as mayor (1968-73) was long before Marcolin’s (1987-91), but both became elder statesmen.
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DeVito was active in the peace movement while Marcolin and wife Grace were named ambassadors of the BC Winter Games when Trail hosted them in 2006. DEPORTED TO NELSON: Thanks to J. Dunn for dropping off a recent clipping from the Spokane Spokesman Review. On November 17, Jim Kershner’s This Day in History column related an item from a century ago about the appearance in Judge George Stocker’s court of a “comely miss” with the extraordinary name Hecrick Eisenhour She was charged with vagrancy while “in company” with a young man — probably a euphemism for prostitution. Miss Eisenhour, 20, smiled and winked at the judge as he sentenced her to 30 days in jail — and ordered her deported to Nelson, from whence she came. I haven’t been able to find anything more about her. The 1911 census listed residents of Nelson’s Lake Street brothels, but she wasn’t among them.
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HUGS: To my mom who delights in watching my children grow. She has a room in her house set up for the activities that they enjoy, and she changes it to accommodate them as they grow. My son currently has a mini lazy boy chair and reading light just his size to enjoy reading, and my daughter has an art station fully equipped with all the supplies she needs, set up just for her size. Every child should be so lucky. HUGS: To the parents that are giving their children so much love. When times are tough, don’t worry about what other people think. You know what’s right for your family!
next spring. Her two young sons deserve hugs too as they took their turns at raking. This is love in action and example. May God bless them abundantly.
HUGS: To the best neighbors in this big wide world who help me with everything and anything, at all and any times always with joy. This world is enriched because you are here and life made easier and happier for me. SLUGS: Slimy slugs to ignoramuses who while on route to the new dump lose half their garbage on the highway! Take some pride in our pristine community and go clean it up! HUGS: To the fine folks that pick lost items up and display them for the proper owners. My hub cap has fallen off twice and I still have it thanks to the kind samaritans. SLUGS: To overly negative people. They bug me.
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Dear Citizens of Nelson, It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as a city councillor for 6 years and as your Mayor for the past 9 years. Mayor John and Pat Dooley
November 26, 2014 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
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The loss last year of a four-daya-week health nurse on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake has pushed residents to demand better services, and to get creative in caring for one another. “We have been trying to show Interior Health that there is a significant need on the East Shore, and that the split of services provided from Nelson and Creston really complicates life for our residents,” said Verna Mayers-McKenzie, who chairs the East Shore Community Health Society (EKCHS). The loss of a health nurse compounds the loss of a physician who maintained a practice in Riondel until several years ago. Now, physicians travel to the East Shore Community Health Centre in Crawford Bay from Nelson to provide clinicbased medical services on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. A health nurse travels from Nelson on an “asneeded” basis. “Outside of those office hours, we basically have very little ability to respond to emergent health needs,” said Mayers-McKenzie. A report from subcommittee to the ESCHS describes the East
Shore as a 60-kilometre-long region “stretching from Kuskanook in the south to Riondel in the north. The region contains some 2,000 permanent residents, swelling to over 4,000 in the summer months. In addition, hundreds of motorists and passengers travel through the area every day in the summer via Highway 3A and the Kootenay Lake ferry. During the winter months, Highway 3A is the alternate route for east-west traffic when the Kootenay Pass on the Crowsnest Highway is closed and, on these occasions, there are many additional people in the area.” The East Shore population has a seniors’ population significantly higher than the provincial average, and it has one the province’s lowest income levels. In an effort to determine the medical services needs of the large area, a survey was undertaken and a series of public meetings were held. “There were never fewer than 25 people in attendance and we had as many as 45,” Mayers-McKenzie said. “We also had lots of mail-in and email responses, and had a much higher than normal response to the survey. There are a lot of really sad stories of what happens when medi-
cal services aren’t available.” The health society pulled in Regional District of Central Kootenay Area A director Garry Jackman and former Area A director Larry Brierley to help with its efforts, and several initiatives have been taken. “We have created a network of first responders. We used to have six volunteers in Boswell who were trained in the use of ICDs (defibrillators),” Mayers-McKenzie said. “Now, with the help of the Riondel fire department, there are now 15 more people all along the lake who are outfitted with ICDs and trained in their use.” The society has also aligned with Selkirk College to form a partnership in which student nurses do practicum work at the health centre. Meanwhile, society and community members continue to lobby for a regularly scheduled health nurse, meeting with IH officials and Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall. While Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny assured Mungall that “home health nurse services will not be diminished on the East Shore” last year, Mayers-McKenzie said that they have been diminished.
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The Board of Directors of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our membership and many other supporting businesses for the ongoing support of our Gala Dinner and Auction.
This event is the Chamber’s primary fundraiser each year and one of the year’s premier social events, as evidenced by the sold out event. Funds raised from this event go a long way to assisting in our Shop Nelson “Think Local First” marketing campaigns, the restoration of the CP Station, and other economic development activities. Thanks to all those who attended, the Prestige Lakeside Resort, the West Coast Grill, auctioneer Reg Clarkson, and the Chamber staff who were instrumental in the success. 301 Baker Street Ltd 4Cats Arts Studio A&W Accent Inns Active Balance Chiropractic & Health Centre Acupuncture Natural Health Clinic Ainsworth Hot Springs Ainsworth Motel Aldo’s ECO Cleaners All Accounts Organizational Services All Play Pet Care & Adventures Andex Rentals Anne Degrace Art Rush Gallery Baker Street Menswear Bambu Hot Yoga Beach Taghum B&B Bellaflora Bent Over Leather Berg Lehmann Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn & Convention Centre Bia Boro Bibo Big Cranium Design Bill Reid Consulting Bite Fresh Food Blaylock’s Mansion Blue Sky Clothing Co. Booksmyth Boomtown Sports Capitol Theatre Carmichael, Toes Irving Inc. Cartolina Casa del Soul B & B Cedarwood Cottage Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC CIBC CIBC Wood Gundy City of Nelson Civic Auto Repair Coles Nelson Columbia Basin Trust Comishin & Astle Inc. Chartered Accounting Community Futures Central Kootenay Cotton Creek Clothing Cottonwood Kitchens Cowan’s Office Supplies Culinary Conspiracy
Dancing Bear Inn Dandelion B&B Design on the Go Designs Brilliant Dharma Consignment Downtown Automotive Duhamel Store Dulux - Colour Your World Eclectic Circus El Taco Ellenwood Homes Endless Adventures Endless Harvest Enso Hair Design Esprit de la Femme Lingerie Ltd Evening Ridge Design EZ Rock Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Found Spa & Salon Gaia Rising Georama Growers Gerick Cycle & Ski Glacier Gymnastics Granite Pointe Golf Course H&R Block Habits Hall Printing Handsels Hanson Decking Hellman Canoes & Kayaks Hippersons Hardware Hume Hotel In the Selkirk Mountains B&B Inland All Care Isis Essentials Jagannatha Express Vegetarian Bistro Jay Marshall John Knox - Fair Realty Juniper Bistro Kaslo Hotel Kastlerock Bed & Breakfast Kate Bridger KC Restaurant Kokanee Camera Kokanee Glacier Resort Kokanee Peaks Interiors Kokanee Physiotherapy Kokanee Springs Resort Club Kolmel Jewellers
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Community Events Visit the third annual Blewett School Christmas Faire on Friday, November 28, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2; under 10 is free. The Balfour Seniors Branch #120 is hosting a Balfour Elder Appreciation free lunch ages 55+ on Saturday, November 29, at the Balfour Recreation Hall at noon. Please RSVP to 250-352-6635 or email garygaric@gmail. com to ensure your place. Santa on Baker Street this Saturday, November 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 400 block with music and entertainment. Don your elf-ware to welcome Santa as he arrives at 6:30 p.m. to light up Baker Street and meet children. Free hot chocolate; apple cider and hot dogs available for purchase. End of the year art sale this Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Church Hall (Kootenay and Victoria Street). Local artists will be selling off their works of art, at bargain prices! The selection will be diverse, from well known locals to new budding artists – photography, water colours, acrylics, oils, pencil drawings, as well as jewellery. Artists include: Designs Brilliant, Marion Berry, Jack Berry, Karen Guilbault, Graham Hurst, Sally Johnston, Linda Kope, Ryan Kissinger, Marilyn McComb, Sue Parr, Kieara Zaitoff. Advent Lessons and Carols Service. A candlelight service to usher in the season of waiting for Christmas on Sunday, November 30, 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Ward and Silica Streets. All are welcome. Holiday cake tales at the Nelson Public Library - a special preschool storytime on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. For children between the ages of 3 to 5 join in cake tales, stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. Yummy cake and juice will be served. Preregister your child online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 352-6333. Wild and Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library is in the holiday spirit! Help decorate their Christmas tree, make decorations and have some holiday snacks on Wednesday, December 3 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Prizes too! Free to ages 12 years and up. FMI contact Joanne at 505-5683 or jharris@ nelson.ca. The EcoSociety’s 2015 Winter Craft Fair on December 6 at the Central School Gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one day event offers 30 local vendors selling hand-crafted artisanal products from clothing to body care, jewellery to preserves, and more. Info at ecosociety.ca.
Write for Rights Amnesty International is an opportunity to join others around the world in writing letters that will promote and protect the basic human rights of many individuals: Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oso Negro Café. For inspiration and information, Writeathon.ca. Christmas on Baker is back again this year. Join in on Friday, December 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 600 block of Baker Street, Nelson. Featuring a live nativity scene, special music, free hot chocolate and snacks. 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 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 as Savoy Lanes hosts 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
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com 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. All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will have their monthly meeting and seasonal social on Saturday, December 13th, 11 am - 2 pm at the Seniors’ Citizens Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street. Note the change of venue, and if you are coming please bring a potluck lunch item. Info: 250-352-9871. Workshops Free workshop every Saturday at Ellison’s Market. On November 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. is Homeopathics for Family Wellness. Curious about homeopathics? This workshop covers the basics of homeopathics and how to use them to support your child’s health this winter season. Two families will share their experience. KIDS at the Langham Winter Fun Workshop on Saturday, November 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Langham Cultural Centre, Kaslo Community Gallery. Hands on holiday arts and crafts for free. Make snowflakes and cards for the holiday season. 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.
FUndRaisers Light up the hospital during Pledge Day on Friday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chahko Mika Mall. Enjoy Christmas music from local school choirs, buy a ticket for the diamond necklace raffle, or drop off a donation. Visit klhf.org or call 250-354-2334. Announcements The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club is hosting its Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m. at the Banquet Hall of the New Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street, Nelson. Guest speaker Htoo Pah will be speaking on the Culture of Peace, which will be followed by a buffet luncheon and gift exchange. The buffet luncheon is $20. If you plan to attend, please email Liz at LizB1@shaw.ca. For more info, go to sites.google.com/site/nelsoncfuw. New members are welcome. 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. Tree of Rembrance starts Thursday, December 11. Hospice volunteers will be at the Chahko Mika Mall from December 20. until December 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chako Mika Mall. Share your memories and honour your lost loved ones this holiday season. Place a dove for your lost loved one on the Tree of Remembrance. If you’d like to volunteer please call 250-352-2337. 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. until December 13. Drop in free or by donation. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 191 Baker Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-2264. 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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2014 Winter Craft Fair December 06th 10:00 pm to 4:00 pm Central School Gym, Nelson
special events Nelson cultural ambassador Amy Bohigian will host Womaginarium, the annual fundraiser for the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. She will introduce performances by She will introduce performances by Oxygen Orchestar, Erin Thomson and the Showcats, Sadie Spins, Slava Doval, Krista Lynch, Lisel Forst, Soniko and others. Doors at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available at Mountain Baby, Otter Books and the Women’s Centre. 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 250-352-6363.
Nelson cultural ambassador Amy Bohigian is hosting Womaginarium, a carnival-themed fundraiser for the women’s centre on November 29. differs from traditional collage in that these reconfigurations appear at first glance to simply be reproductions of the original. With a second look, the humour and irony in these strange juxtapositions is revealed.
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Clinton Swanson hosts a trifecta of bands for a Christmas-themed dance party at Spiritbar on December 13. The evening will begin with Clinton Swanson and Friends, and will feature Sydney Black from 8 to 9:15 p.m. Next up will be Hornography from 10 to 11:15. That set will also feature special guest DJ Rafferty Funksmith. Finally, Swanson will take the stage for a third time with his band Below the Belt at midnight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are now available at the Hume Hotel. Nelson Choral Society presents “Snow on
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Alissa Arnason returns to Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. Her music is instantly familiar and comforting. At 2 p.m. The Kitchen Players, made up of four Nelsonites brought together by their love of acoustic music, will play a set featuring ukelele, mandolin, harmonica and banjo.
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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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�rts and Entertainment Cast of 55 Nelson actors brings fairy tales to life
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Nov 28th - FacePlant Funk Jam w/ Slynk Nov 29th - Erica Dee + Leif Luttmer / 4Mat / Markas Dec 5th - Smalltown DJs w/ guests Dec 6th - Opiuo - w/ guests - Presented by AreaOne Events Dec 11th - Selkirk College Student Night Dec 12th - Stickybuds w/ guests Dec 13th - Clinton Swanson’s Happy Holidays Dance Party Dec 19th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Dec 20th - BC/DC - Christmas Crank-Off 2014 Dec 26th - Boxing Day Bash w/ Ryan Wells & Sweetpickle Dec 27th - 25 or 6 to 4 (Tribute to Chicago) Dec 31st - Soup, Wallis, and Rhapsody Happy New Year! Jan 3rd - Pink Mammoth Jan 16th - A Night of Deep Bass - Presented by Stonehinge Music Jan 22nd - YukYuks Comedy Jan 23rd - El Papa Chango w/ guests On Sale Soon! Jan 31st - Funkanomics w/ guests On Sale Soon! Feb 6th - Bob Marley Birthday Bash
Ty Wright and Marleah Staten play lovebirds in the upcoming Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime at the Capitol Theatre, written by Lisel Forst. The production features 55 local cast members. Will Johnson photo
Writer Lisel Forst has attended nearly every pantomime fundraiser show at the Capitol Theatre since she arrived in Nelson 16 years ago. She knows the conventions and the potential pitfalls, and she’s passionate about upholding tradition. She’s packed plenty into this year’s version, but somehow she neglected to write a part for herself. Instead, she made it a priority that every single one of the 55 cast members have a line. “This is the first pantomime I’ve ever written, and it also happens to be the first time I’ve written something I’m not going to be in,” said Forst. “I’ve been to pantomimes and, no offence, but I’ve been there when they’ve made a community member a tree. So that person just ends up standing onstage in one spot the whole time. “I was like ‘everybody down to the spider, down to the tiny four-year-old pig has a line. Everybody gets their moment.’ They all have something to do, and I find that brings ownership. Grandpa and Grandpa can say ‘hey, there’s their moment’.” The cast will include a number of familiar fairy tale figures. “We meet all the usual colourful characters,” said Forst’s husband Jeff, who is directing the show. “Humpty Dumpty, Mother Hubbard, Wee Willie Wikie, Simple Simon, Mary-Mary-QuiteContrary, Georgie Peorgie, Jack Horner, Bo Peep, Miss Muffet, Twinkle the Star and many more, Continued on Page 18
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It’s been nearly 40 years since punk activist Joe Keithley founded the legendary band DOA, but the 58-year-old singer shows no signs of slowing down. While he continues to tour and write with DOA — who have been cited as influences by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Rancid and the Offspring — he’s also developed a solo acoustic career. And as if that’s not enough to keep him busy, he still found time recently to be on the front lines of the protest against Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion on Burnaby Mountain. “For me, punk was always based on being defiant, anti-authoritarian and thinking for yourself. Doesn’t matter what it sounds like. It’s those ideals that are important,” said Keithley, who will be playing a live broadcast show at Kootenay Co-op Radio on Saturday, December 6. “When you become an activist you go out and try to change the world, which was the idea of DOA in the first place. Of course we wanted to play obnoxious music and go hard, but we took what we were doing really seriously,” he said. So during the broadcast, Keithley will be playing his latest protest song: Pipeline Fever. “I grew up on Burnaby Mountain. It’s what I call home,” he said. Other issues on his mind include the recent police shooting of Michael Brown and the result-
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Anglican Church of Canada DOA frontman Joe Keithley will play a solo acoustic set at Kootenay Co-op Radio on December 6. Kevin Statham photo ing riot in Ferguson, Missouri and the killing of Sammy Yatim in a Toronto streetcar in 2013. “This is partly a Canadian thing, but more of a worldwide thing. People were trying to get justice and they’re not getting it,” he said. “There’s really senseless stuff going on, mentally challenged and homeless people being killed unnecessarily. Something needs to change.” Keithley admires the late Pete Seeger, who died earlier this year but played music right until the end, and said he plans to follow his example. “That guy was an anti-war
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activist, a songwriter, a banjo instructor, he revived American folk music… if I could even have a quarter of that energy, I’d be happy,” he said. On top of his musical career, Keithley has also published two memoirs with B.C. publisher Arsenal Pulp Press. He said he’s currently at work on a third. At his KCR show, the opening act will be local performer The Other Wayne King. He’ll be playing a quirky half-hour set of originals. Tickets for the show are $10 at the door. Live broadcast begins December 6 at 9 p.m. or online at cjly.net. For more information visit the Crank it to 6 Concert Series on Facebook.
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Community Youth receives Duke of Edinburgh honour Nelson 15-year-old Sebastien Bodine received the bronze designation of the Duke of Edinburgh awards on November 22, making him the only Nelson achiever at the Trail ceremony. Bodine, who is also a cadet, spent time volunteering selling poppies and helping out at two area churches to earn the designation. He also went on a sailing adventure. During the ceremony, Bodine got to rub shoulders with congratulatory politicians, including Trail’s mayor-elect Mike Martin. And though he’s appreciative of the attention, he was also humble about his accomplishments. “Anybody can do it. You don’t have to do anything other than what you want
to do,” said Bodine, noting he tried to convince his fellow cadets to complete the tasks necessary to earn the award. “It’s challenging but fun at the same time.” Bodine now plans to pursue the silver designation, and ultimately the gold. The Duke of Edinburgh awards were founded in 1956 by Prince Philip to help young people develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and their community. Bodine said he’s passionate about Nelson, and proud to represent the community. “It was pretty cool I was the only one,” he said.
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The Capitol Theatre Presents
Pantomime The 27th Annual Christmas Pantomime Written by Lisel Forst Directed byDirected Jeff Forst by Musical Direction by Sydney Black Jeff Forst Choreography by Mackenzie Hope
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including a wild party of animals and kids.” Jeff said he’s been loving the rehearsal process. “It’s been a delight to bring Lisel’s lovely script to life. With past panto star Eli Geddis and Darren Fuss playing the dame and the villain, Chicago standouts Ty Wright and Marleah Staten as the lovebirds and local legends Anna Bundschuh and Brian Munroe as our queen and king, along with an awesome ensemble musically directed by Sydney Black and choreographed by Mackenzie Hope, we’re in a for a highly entertaining Christmas pantomime.” Lisel said she can’t imagine a better cast. “To actually see these incredibly talented people bring these characters to life, it’s so much better than the voices in my head,” she said. Jeff said the show will feel both traditional and contemporary. “Lisel’s script really brings out the best elements of the pantomime tradition, giving it a timeless, modern feel which will be both fresh and familiar for its audiences,” he said. He called it a “heartfelt, silly tale set in a world of nursery rhymes
This year’s pantomime cast features both returning actors and fresh faces. Will Johnson photo
come to life”. The show will include a set painted by Nelson artist Carol Reynolds, which features Kootenay landmarks and a castle for the queen of hearts. Showtimes are December 4, 5,
and 6 at 7:30 p.m. There will be matinees on December 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, or $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
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There were 64 competitors in Nelson Curling Club’s 2014 Open CashSpiel last weekend, and almost all of them walked away with part of the $10,000 purse. Nelson teams earned sixth, ninth and tenth-place finishes. “We’ve had great local support from the businesses in town,” said Nelson Curling Club’s Nando Salviulo, who said the tournament was a huge success. “We couldn’t have done it without them. They really stepped up this year.” Out-of-town competitors commented on how efficiently the event was run and asked them not to tinker with the current format for the upcoming Kootenay Interregional Zone Playdowns on December 5 to 7. Salviulo considers the overwhelmingly positive feedback a “feather in the
curling centre and organizers’ cap.” With 16 rinks going, they saw teams from Kelowna, Kimberley, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Vernon and Creston descend on Nelson to try out the arena, which will host the upcoming regional showdowns in two weeks. Salviulo said it was a great opportunity for Nelson players to “warm up” for the next competition. “They’re using this spiel to gear up for the highly competitive play down,” he said. The winners from that competition will move on to provincial championships and the right to represent BC at the Tim Horton Brier. The winner of the tournament was Castlegar skip Myron Nichol, along with his teammates Barry Marsh (third), Garry Beaudry (second) and Rob Babiarz (lead). They took home $1,800. The top performing Nelson team was lead by skipper Fred Thomson, with team-
mates Roger May (third), Brent Pihowich (second) and lead Brad Patridge. Salviulo’s team came in ninth. His team consisted of Dave Parker (third), Bud Edgar (second) and lead Tim Chale. Nelsonite Jill Winter’s team came in tenth. Her team consisted of Kristina Little (third), Marlo Tedesco (second) and lead Marcie Stefiuk. “They gave the opposition a good competitive game. Most of the games were down to the last rock, and they were playing some high calibre teams,” said Salviulo. Salviulo said the Nelson Curling Club now has grown to 14 teams, with the mixed league proving to be particularly popular. “If we could grow it to 20 teams, we could bring tourist dollars to Nelson and spread it around that way,” he said. For more information and full results visit nelsoncurling.com.
Marcie Stefiuk, Jill Winters and Marlo Tedesco line up a shot during Nelson Curling Club’s 2014 Open CashSpiel on Sunday, November 23. Will Johnson photo
Leafs shut down Border Bruins in overtime
The Nelson Leafs needed overtime to beat the Grand Forks Border Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night. Kevin Mills file photo
It took an extra few minutes of playing time, but the Nelson Leafs managed to squeak out a road victory by beating the Grand Forks Border Bruins 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night. The victory allows the local squad to keep pace with the division-leading Castlegar Rebels who also won — 5-3 over the Spoke Braves — on Tuesday. The Leafs are currently in second place, one point behind the Rebels in the Neil Murdoch Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Leafs do have a game in hand on Castlegar. Tuesday’s contest didn’t start well for Nelson as the host Border Bruins jumped out to a 2-0 lead thanks to a pair of goals by Joey Guzzo. But Nelson began to mount a comeback in the second. Austin Lindsay scored to put the Leafs on the board and Rayce Miller took advantage on the powerplay to tie the score after two. But Grand Forks regained the lead in the final
frame when Josh Gladman put the puck past Joey Karrer who was defending the Nelson net. Once again the Leafs battled back to tie the game. With just over five minutes to go, Robson Cramer scored to tie the contest at 3-3 and send it into overtime. Cramer wasn’t finished playing the hero as he put his second goal behind Border Bruins netminder Jacob Mullen to win it for the Leafs. Karrer stopped 20 of 23 shots to earn the win for Nelson while Mullen stopped 37 of 41 shots in a losing effort. The Leafs will now play a huge weekend series against the Castlegar Rebels, with first place on the line. Tonight, Nelson travels to Castlegar for a 7 p.m. contest. The two squads will battle again on Saturday when the Rebels come to the Nelson and District Community Complex. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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This weekend the Whitecaps Academy’s U16 and U17 girls will be playing in the Star Fire Showcase soccer tournament in Seattle. Will Johnson file photo
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For the first time since the Whitecaps Academy established itself in the Kootenays, the U16 and U17 girls are crossing the border. This weekend they will be playing in the Star Fire Showcase soccer tournament in Seattle, and regional head coach Brett Adams said this is an extraordinary opportunity to show off their skills to the plentiful coaches and talent coaches in the stands. “We’re coming at this like a professional club. We’re treating this tournament and preparing for it like we’d prepare a professional team, with team meetings, strict dress code. They understand the system of play, they understand what they’re supposed to be doing in possession and what they’re supposed to be doing out of possession,” he said. “This is a platform to get them ready for
the college environment.” Adams said this showcase marks a transition for his charges. “This is a key time for the U17 girls, because next year many of them will be going off to college. So working alongside me, they’re starting to put out resumes to interested colleges,” he said. “For us it’s about both the experience and looking to the future, but also it’s a chance to be noticed by college scouts and show off their talent.” Adams said he’s thrilled that many of the players are playing in a higher age category. Some of his players are as young as 14. “If we’re taking 14-year-old girls now, what are they going to be doing in four years time? The exciting part is we have these years to educate and get them better,” he said. Meanwhile, the goal for the older girls is to garner attention from college scouts.
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COMMENCES 2014/15 OPERATIONS On December 1st, 2014 Selkirk Wilderness Skiing of Meadow Creek, BC, will commence its 40th year of operation on Meadow Mountain. The upcoming season will mark the twenty-ninth anniversary of The Signage Plan, a community and government sponsored agreement which provides closure of the snowcat trails and skiing terrain tenured to Selkirk Wilderness Skiing by the Province of British Columbia. The Signage Plan is supported by HeliCat Canada, the BC Snowmobile Federation, the Nelson Snogoers, the provincial government, and the residents of Kaslo and the Lardeau Valley. It includes the posting of signs which identify snowmobile access routes in and out of the “Back Meadows”, the area designated for public winter use on Meadow Mountain during the closure, and signs which identify the snowcat roads and ski terrain closed to the public from December 1, 2014 until April 16, 2015. Selkirk Wilderness Skiing is committed to continued winter access to the
area of traditional public use in the “Back Meadows”. Snowmobilers, skiers and snowboarders from our region have cooperated well with The Signage Plan over the years, and we truly appreciate the assistance from local users in educating visitors from beyond the Kootenays about the Plan. Compliance with the Signage Plan is critical to our continued and safe operation: the snowcat trails are steep, winding and treacherous, many are “one way” only. Indiscriminate use of the snowcat trails and the skiing terrain could result in a serious injury or death. Selkirk Wilderness Skiing is the first snowcat skiing operation of its kind in the world. We employ many local people and generate many economic benefits for the community. For more information regarding The Signage Plan please contact Selkirk Wilderness Skiing Ltd. at 250-366-4424 or at info@selkirkwilderness.com. Paul and Megan Osak and staff.
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A KOOTENAY KIds FAIRY TALE Once upon a time there was a warm & welcoming house that opened its doors to all the wonderful families of Nelson & its surrounding lands. Inside this beautiful house were lots of friendly & caring people who wanted to make a difference in the lives of children & their parents. Families were happy to be a part of this supportive community. Parents appreciated the knowledge & support they gained from every visit. Everyone enjoyed the healthy snacks provided, especially the children who, like most children, were almost always a little bit hungry. This happy place came to be known as Kootenay Kids Society and the warm & welcoming house, Family Place. Over the years more and more families came from far & wide and soon the needs had doubled.
Trafalgar’s Grade 8 girls volleyball squad won the West Kootenay Volleyball Playoffs last week. Submitted photo
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The Trafalgar Grade 8 girls volleyball team won the West Kootenay Volleyball Playoffs at Mt. Sentinel last week by defeating themselves in the final. The local squad had two teams in the Tier One playoffs and ended up playing each other for the championship. “It was probably the best game actually,” said Staci Proctor head coach of the Trafalgar volleyball program. Trafalgar’s team one went undefeated in round robin play, defeating its namesake team two squad as well as Grand Forks, Rossland, Stanley Humphries and the host Mt. Sentinel. The final saw the Trafalgar squads
play a best of three, with team one taking it two games to one. The local school also had a third team in the playoffs, who participated in the Tier Two competition. That squad finished the tournament in fourth place. “It’s always a good turnout for the girls,” said Proctor regarding the three teams. The coach said it has been a great year for the local girls. “It was a good end to the season. They really peaked at the end. They played better every tournament,” said Proctor.
The caring people of Kootenay Kids Society went to the governments & other funders to request more money to support all the families but were told the money was all spent. Kootenay Kids Society was very worried because they could not continue to meet the increased demand and costs without making some difficult decisions. Could they even consider cutting some of their support programs or to stop providing the healthy snacks that the children loved & needed?
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Are you a caring & concerned citizen of this community that would like to become part of the amazing work that Kootenay Kids Society does each & every day? Would you be proud to say that you have made a difference in the lives of young children & their families in the West Kootenay area? Kootenay Kids Society is a non-profit organization that must rely on your generosity to allow us to continue our good work & have an impact on the future of the children we support. Any cash donation is eligible for a charitable receipt with our sincere gratitude on behalf of all the families that we serve.
WITH YOUR GENEROUS DONATION THIS FAIRY TALE CAN END WITH …………………. AND THEY ALL LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!! Donate now @ www.kootenaykids.ca where you can choose to Donate by cash, cheque, Major creDit carDs or PayPal. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR BOARD CHAIRPERSON, JANET LEAHY @ 250-354-4006 OR OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VALERIE WARMINGTON @ 250-352-6678 EXTENSION 232.
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Obituaries & Memorials Margo Read
Under the cover and tranquillity of the season’s first snow, Margo Read slipped away from early on-set Alzheimer’s disease with her husband Bob at her side. Margo was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. She attended Willamette University as a music major, and playing the flute for her children was an enriching lifelong offering. Around this time, Margo began her 25 year career as a hospital phlebotomist. In 1975, Margo met Bob on a Maui beach. They were together from that day until Margo passed away on Friday, November 21, in the peace of their own home. Home was also where her two children, Ian and Kelly, were born in their acreage in the Oregon forest. Margo had many pursuits, including sewing, gardening, cooking and being in the great outdoors. She was a prolific reader and lover of music but it was Margo’s character that most bears witnessing. Margo was a wonderful mother, great friend, loving sister and dedicated partner to Bob. She lived a genuine life imbued with grace and humility. She was truly comfortable in her own body. This was her way of being. Margo was and is beauty. Margo asked for no special arrangements regarding her passing. This was her humility. She has been chosen as the honouree for Nelson’s Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories on January 25th, 2015. She would have been delighted for your support to help bring this dreadful disease to a close for others. Please walk with us. On Saturday, November 29th, which would have been Margo’s 61st birthday, there will be a gathering at the house, 721 Observatory, from 1:00 to 2:30. At 1:30 or so, a bagpipe song or two will be performed. The family wants to thank from the bottom of their hearts all those who supported Margo and Bob, particularly her care team who showed up every day to help us provide the dignity of being at home.
LOIS ELIZABETH MACDONALD (HAWES) January 7, 1932 - November 23, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Lois Elizabeth Macdonald. She was born in Kimberley, BC, but spent her childhood years in Nova Scotia and then Nelson. She married Doug and settled in Kimberley before returning to Nelson twenty years ago. Lois was a strong and independent woman but also friendly and gracious to all. She was a very talented quilter and seamstress, and her home is full of her beautiful quilts, cross- stitch and needlepoint. Every Tuesday you would find her at Balfour with her quilting group. She enjoyed travelling, cross-country skiing, gardening, camping and kayaking. Above all else she loved time spent with her family. She is survived, and will be deeply missed, by her daughters Karen (Linda), Gail (Gary), grandchildren Joe (Lisa), Toni, Lucas (Liz), Tara, Troy (Krysty), Leia, and great grandchildren Cole, Eli, Reid, and Alexis, and sister and best friend Dorothy. Also her long time faithful dog Mollie. We are ever grateful for the compassionate care provided by Lonnie and Yvonne of the Nelson Hospice Society and the companionship provided by Sherri. A private gathering of family to celebrate her rich life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC SPCA, PO Box 66, Nelson V1L 5P7 or the Nelson Hospice Society, Box 194, Nelson V1L 5P9. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. Kahlil Gibran
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Faith is always an interesting subject to talk about. ‘Faith’ can be understood in another English word, that being ‘trust’. A friend says they will meet you at a specific location at a specific time and you trust they will be there. When we go to a health care professional, we are entrusting our health to this individual. Every time I get in our truck to drive somewhere, I have faith in my ability to drive there safely. We, as humans, place our faith in others and ourselves on an hourly basis. The faith found in the Bible focuses on placing our trust in God. In the letter to the Hebrews it says in chapter 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (English Standard Version). Someone may say, “I have never seen God therefore why should I trust Him?” If someone hasn’t seen God with their physical eyes, they join a very, very large group of people. That isn’t really the issue. The real issue is the assumption that God either doesn’t exist or doesn’t care about us based on the fact that none of us has seen Him. Our world today overemphasizes ‘seeing’ as the basis for believing. As an illustration, it would be ludicrous for someone to tell me all about their best friend Mike from high school and, after hearing all the details for me to reply, “Sorry, I don’t believe Nelson Seventh-Day your friend exists because I haven’t ever seen him!” Adventist Church In a world with myriads of perspectives on ‘God’, thankfully Rides there is a person and a place where we can see the exact charSabbath (Saturday) Services available! Please 10 am Bible study/discussion acter of God. The join 11 am Worship Service us at Nelson Christian Science Society person is God’s 1502 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon own Son, Jesus A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Granite Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays Road Christ. Hebrews Sunday Service in Balfour “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, 1:3 says: “He 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 ( Jesus) is the www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 For information 250-229-5237 radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His Join us for our monthly Vine CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE Event Games Night nature...” The 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Saturday, November 30 @ 7pm place where the 2416 Perrier Lane person is found Sunday Mass Times: Bring snacks to share No Sunday morning Gathering • Saturday 7:00pm is the GosDisplaced rhythms? • Sunday 8:30 am pels: Matthew, Come experience ours! and 10:30 am Mark, Luke and Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send John. All four www.nelsonvineyard.com Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon authors were rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca Look for us on Facebook either disciples and apostles of Anglican Church of Canada Jesus Himself, Unity Centre St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral or partners with Ward & Silica, Nelson of the Kootenays Family Service & Eucharist the apostles. Children’s Sunday School Sunday Service 10:30 a.m Looking at the Advent Lessons & Carols Service right person in Sun. Nov. 30 at 7 pm Candlelight Service the right place, All are welcome! 717 Vernon St. you and I will St. Michael & All Angels Sunday at 11 a.m. Busk Road, Balfour see what God Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711 looks like. It is stsaviours@netidea.com • www.kokanee-parish.com Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 there where we ALL ARE WELCOME! see Jesus caring and investing time and energy The Salvation Army for individuals Nelson Community Church as well as His Sunday Worship Service disdain for religious practices at 11:00 am that turn people Everyone is Welcome away from God. Your Pastors: God is alive and Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows He cares intimately for each 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) one of us! _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______
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Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome Advent 1 - “Increasing Light” Service of Holy Communion Advent Prayer Vigil: November 29 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 Sermon: “Breaking Strongholds of Darkness In Your Life” 6:00 pm Community Carol Sing
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)
Pastor Glen Stewart, Kaslo Christian Assembly
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THE PORCUPINE The caribou, the wolverine, frogs, toads and many bird species are leaving our forest. Support local control of our forest, watershed by watershed.
Lost & Found FOUND: Boulevard of 2nd St in Nelson on Nov 20th, a pair of what looks like mens prescription glasses & a black baseball cap. 250 354-4765 FOUND: Raleigh road bike. Can be retrieved at the NDCC LOST: Beaded Lapis & Turquoise Pendant Necklace, Thur Nov 20th, at Capitol or on the walk home within 4 blks of the Capitol 352-5900
Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. PHYSIOTHERAPIST needed for busy private practise , 4 days per week, with possibility of 5. Start date Feb 1, 2015. Strong orthopedic manual therapy skills required, IMS/acupuncture an asset. All applications considered. Reply to: classifieds@nelsonstar.com
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Pip Squeaks Playhouse currently has full time space for 3yrs+. Pip Squeaks is a multi-age care centre that provides quality care in a comfortable home setting. Pip Squeaks gives children the opportunity to explore their world, socialize with peers & learn how to function within a group in an atmosphere they are familiar with. Our qualified caring caregivers provide support & understanding for your children as they learn & grow. Please give us a call & come see if we are a good ďŹ t for your family.250-3548725 or gbriggs@live.com
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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo. 250-551-1106
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Customer Appreciation Day
Nelson’s Annual
Saturday, November 29, 2014
It’s our way of saying THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL! Over 50 downtown Nelson businesses participating with amazing deals. Watch for the balloons outside!
Baker Street Menswear We love our customers! Storewide 15% off. Free Back Dirt Road luxury soap with any purchase. Carhartt specials.
Culinary Conspiracy 25% off Culinary Conspiracy brand spices. In store specials.
Cafe Momento Buy one drink, get one free.
Village Ski Hut Check out our sales store-wide, and additional 10% off JR Clothing
Gaia Rising Jewelery Sale Nov 24-29th 20% off all jewelery. Enter to win fabulous prizes. Draw Nov 29th.
Streetclothes Names Desire Storewide discounts. Draw for $50 GC + $50 donation by us to a charity of your choice. Extra discount with food bank donation.
Shoe La La Shoe La La’s fantastic balloon extravaganza!!! Our awesome SALE for you!!!
Nelson Family Eyecare All Frames on Sale. 10% of sales donated to Nelson food cupboard.
Sidewinders Cafe One free small coffee with a donation of a non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food banks.
Tara Davis Studio Boutique 10% off storewide. Free gift with any purchase over $50.00
Isis Essentials Ltd. 25% off everything! In store only, no rain cheques.
Tribute Boardshop 15% off Streetwear. Sale shoes starting at $39.95
Cartolina Free Cartolina treasures with every purchase.
BC Wine Guys Free tastings and chessy accompaniments all day. 15% off all non-wine merchandise. In store draw.
Gerrick Cycle & Ski 50% off Summer Clothing. 25% off Winter Clothing. 10% off downhill ski & binding when purchased together.
Social Room Interiors All in-store Gus Modern Furniture 30% off.
Habits Coats 30% off. Shoes 20% off. 25% off all clothing.
Maison Huge savings on selected merchandise.
Scout 25% storewide!! Bring a can of food and have your name entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate.
Birch n’ Burlap Experience a variety of savings and sales as our way of saying thanks!
Valhalla Pure Outfitters Free hot chocolate for all customers. Adventure Bucks on ALL purchases.
Ted Allen’s Jewellery Great savings at Ted Allen’s Jewellery, up to 50% off selected items.
Craft Connection 15% discount on everything
Mountain Baby To celebrate our customer: 15% off storewide and enter to win a $200.00 shopping spree (with purchase).
Wait’s News Buy one small cone get one free or buy one milkshake get 2nd one 1/2 price.
Vince DeVito Shoes 10% off storewide. Buy two pair for 15% off. 10% net sales donated to Nelson Food cupboard. Hot Dog Sale by donation.
Blue Sky Clothing Co. Free gift with $10 purchase. 50% off racks.
Snowpack Outdoor Experience Amazing in-store specials.
Nature’s Health Always helping you help yourself.
Cottonwood Kitchens 20% off storewide unless otherwise posted.
Saturday only 20% off Hamilton Luxury Robes. Reg price $75.00 15% off all product purchases and receive a free gift for stopping by.
Mountain Waters Spa & Wellness
Hipperson Home Hardware $5.00 off any purchase over $25.00. Limited to stock on hand.
Bia Boro 10% off storewide.
Casa Del Soul B&B and Art Studio Contact us about December Accomodation Specials. Free art classes for guests!
Through the Looking Glass 10% off all 2015 Wall Calendars. 10% of the day’s sales donated to the Women’s Centre.
Still Eagle Free Merino Wool Scarf with any purchase over $75.00.
Cotton Creek Clothing Bring in a food item & receive 10% off you purchase.
Selkirk Eyecare 20% off all in-stock sunglasses.
SkinBliss Medi Spa
Kootenay Co-op In store specials
R.O.A.M Shop In store discounts up to 50% off with every purchase.
Phoenix Computers Pick up or drop off your computer for service & receive 50% off service with a food bank donation.
Shoes for the Soul Free gift with purchase (while supplies last). 20% off almost everything!
Vibe Enter to win $200.00 in store draw. Free gift with every purchase.
Otter Books 10% of sales to Food Cupboard. In store specials.
Wildwoods Yoga & Wellness In store draw, clearance items. Free yoga class with purchase (limit 1 p/p). 25% off massage booked that day.
Kolmel Jewellers Pay no tax on Sat Nov 29th. Surprise gift with $100 purchase or more. Kolmel’s will double any Food Bank donation.
Main Street Diner We are offering each table complimentary appetizer of chips and house-made salsa and guacamole.
Lordco Braven Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker only $109.99
Pharmasave Nelson 15% off regular retail storewide, some restrictions. See store for details.
Sacred Journey Gallery Now open until Christmas. New arrivals of mediation pillows and Thai cushions. 10-50% select items.
Esprit De La Femme Saturday only 20% off Hamilton Luxury Robes. Reg price $75.00
Jane Iredale mineral make-up gift with purchase. Clearance Skincare products 20-40% off. Laser Hair and photorejuvenation packages.
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Friday, November 28, 2014 Nelson Star
Community
Jersey Day
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR BC SPORT ON SHOW YOUR NATIONAL JERSEY DAY NOVEMBER 28! Wear your favourite jersey, team or club uniform SUPPORT FOR to work, school or play. Wear itSPORT to Win it! Wear a jersey to the Nelson & District BC Community Complex Nov 28and enter your name in a draw for a Nelson Leafs Jersey. ON NATIONAL JERSEY DAY GET OUT AND PLAY Nelson! NOVEMBER Be a part of RBC Sports28! Day Sat Nov 29 in Canada – a national celebration of sport at all levels.
Wear your favourite jersey, Try a Sport Today - Sat Nov 29 team or club uniform to work, 1 - 4PM @ Nelson Youth Soccer Indoor Arena school or play. 30 min sessions to introduce you to a variety sports offered in Nelson
Join the country in rallying support@ Nelson Curling Club, behind the NDCC for RBC Sports Day in Canada on @ Nelson Squash Club, above the Royal on Baker November 29 – a national celebration of Each time you “try” a sport during these sessions, we’ll sport at all levels. enter your name in a draw for a 1 mth NDCC Facility Pass
Share your photos and videos at: No experience or registration required More details to come. #JerseyDay, Facebook.com/CBCSports or sportsday@cbc.ca
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3:30 - 5:30pm @ Nelson & District Community Complex Free Skate and helmet rentals. Phone the NDCC for more info: 250-354-4FUN
A construction worker from NBD Construction Ltd. was doing some work on the Ward Street Place units currently being renovated last week. The recently launched Room to Live fundraiser, which aims to provide affordable housing for Nelson residents, will raise funds to revitalize the 100-year-old building. Will Johnson photo
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Arts
Cult-inspired novelist comes to Nelson
Book based on saga of ex-Nazi
Will Johnson
Nelson Star
According to research done by novelist Avi Silberstein, when ex-Nazi and cult leader Paul Schäfer discovered that many of his Chilean followers at his “Dignity Colony” were enthusiastically anticipating the coming winter holiday, he came up with a strange solution. He invited the kids to gather along the banks of the river, where he had arranged for a man dressed as Santa Claus to float by on a raft. When the festive figure appeared, to jubilation from the youngsters, he took out a gun and started firing. Though he didn’t actually hit the man (he was aiming for the surrounding water) the volunteer had been instructed to fall over and float away as a corpse. “Paul didn’t want anyone celebrating anything but his birthday, which they called Uncle Paul’s birthday. So that was the end of Christmas. Santa Claus was dead,” said Silberstein. It was chilling stories like these that first fascinated Silberstein, who was born in Chile. He followed the multi-year saga surrounding Schäfer’s crimes, which included him spending a decade in hiding in Argentina. The cult leader ultimately died in prison in 2010. “I’d heard about all of this as a kid. I was born in the early ’80s, right in the middle of General Pinochet’s dictatorship. There were media reports about terrible things being repressed. Essentially he had created a bit of a concentration camp in southern Chile,” he said. The issue Silberstein found himself facing, though, when it came time to sit down and write his book Human Solutions, was that the truth was so outrageous he wasn’t sure how to fictionalize it. “I could’ve ended up writing a non-fiction book. I could’ve just kept researching, but that’s not what I wanted. I wanted to write a novel that just happens to be based on the real-life situation,” he said. To that end, Silberstein invented Javier Gonzales, an extraordinary social engineer who uses actors to manipulate situations to his clients’ needs. He runs a company called Human Solutions, in which people can pay to have their lives altered. For instance, the team may tweak a work environment to help a client receive praise from their boss. Or they’ll invent situations in which someone will be tricked into falling in love. “I’m not sure exactly how I came up with the idea,” said Silberstein. “There’s definitely hints of viral marketing, viral advertising. It occurs to me all the time: two people riding on the bus, saying how much their love their iPhones? They may be secretly working for Apple,”he said. “I want to explore how and why we trust people.” In the book, Gonzales becomes entangled with the cult, which has kidnapped the son of one of his clients. “He decides his team will infiltrate the cult and find the boy,” he said. Silberstein originally started writing short fiction, publishing in literary journals such as The New
Quarterly and Grain. He even finished a collection a few years ago. But when he went to publishers, they encouraged him to produce a novel first. “They told me it’s hard to sell short stories unless you’re Alice Munro,” he said. But there are challenges to marketing his novel as well, as he feels it doesn’t clearly fall into any particular genre. He compared his work to that of Margaret Atwood and David Mitchell, who write literary fiction with fantastical elements. Human Solutions, he said, has thriller and mystery elements but is best described as literary fiction. Silberstein will read from his novel and discuss the book at the Nelson Public Library at 7 p.m. on December 2.
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$389,900
robert@valhallapathrealty.com
what a suite home 3-bedroom home close to downtown with a one-bedroom bachelor suite. Situated on two 25 ft lots with one free and clear of the existing home. Don’t delay, call today.
Norm Zaytsoff
250.354.8584
$284,900
NOW OPEN SATURDAY’S 9AM - 1PM
KAAP has
Kittens!
KAAP has lots of LOVE waiting for you … These and more cats and kittens are available for adoption. When you adopt a rescue pet, you ensure that they are going to be spayed/neutered, vet checked, and vaccinated. And when you adopt a rescue pet, you make room available for another homeless pet in one of our foster homes. Thank you for supporting our rescue efforts in this community! www.kaap.ca/adopt for more info. 8 weeks old and just starting to come into his own. He is funny, playful, energetic, loving and affectionate. He will be ready to go to his forever family after Dec 5th, when he has been vet checked and vaccinated. But you can meet and pick him now! Call KAAP at
Dougal
250-551-1053
norm@valhallapathrealty.com
5-bed, 2-bath, log home on just under 2 acres. Features include: new appliances, new flooring, productive gardens and an orchard. Quick possession is available. Call today. Lev Zaytsoff
250.354.8443
$379,000
lev@valhallapathrealty.com
time for a lifestyle change
Steven Skolka
250-354-3031
$279,000
Prime retail or investment opportunity on main street New Denver. Commercial building with modern, bright 2-bedroom apartment above. Upgraded septic will accommodate future expansion, new roof in 2012 and stunning Valhalla glacier views. What are you waiting for?
steven@valhallapathrealty.com
Beautiful acreage with moBile Private 5+ acres that offer usable flat land as well as ravine and river views. Mobile home has had an addition and boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and wrap around deck. Large shop and garage as well. Kristina Little
250-509-2550
$219,900
kristina@valhallapathrealty.com
www.valhallapathrealty.com
250-551-1053
Minnie is Dougal’s sister. She is spunky and sweet all wrapped up in an adorable kitten. She and Dougal have had the benefit of being raised in a nice foster home, and have had the best of everything to start their lives. Minnie can be met now, but will not be ready to join her family until after Dec 5th. Call KAAP at
log home minutes from town
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J.O. Patenaude (1871-1956) Aiming for Alaska, Patenaude made a stop in Nelson in 1897 and decide to stay, a choice that led him to open an optometry office at 366 Baker Street in October of 1897. He was one of the first graduates in the area, after having completed his studies in Chicago, USA. In addition to optometry, he was a jeweller, watch-smith, and also worked silver. Uncle Pat, as he was affectionately called, was known for his generosity. To honor his contribution to the Kootenays, AFKO created a giant puppet of him and will bring him along at many Winter Carnaval. www.afko.ca for the complete list of events!
Beautiful late-Victorian home cleverly developed into 3 stunning living spaces. The main floor has two 1-bdrm suites and the upstairs has a two-storey suite. Features include wood floors, 3 fireplaces and high ceilings. Incredible location on a corner lot, close to downtown. An amazing home, easy to own with rental income or just as an investment.
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Gemma
Minnie This gorgeous “Torbie” (part Tabby mixed with Calico/Torti colours) is the nicest cat. She came to KAAP with her 6 babies, who have all been adopted. Gemma is young, around 2, and has been spayed and vaccinated. She gets along with everybody, kids, cats, dogs, and will make an excellent family pet. She’s waiting to meet you in Nelson! Call KAAP at
250-551-1053
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society
www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053
Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson • 250.352.7178
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Friday, November 28, 2014 Nelson Star
NEWS November 28, 2014 COUNCIL UPDATES
CITY BULLETIN BOARD
New mayor, New couNcil to build oN stroNg fouNdatioN of couNcils’ past
Hello folks and welcome to the City of Nelson’s December newsletter. There’ve been some exciting changes at City Hall, and some new faces added to the City’s roster over the past month. The City of Nelson’s brand new mayor — Nelson’s first ever female mayor in fact —will be officially sworn into office Dec. 8, along with her new council. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, and like all regular Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, the ceremony will be open to the public. There’s a full schedule of 2015 council meetings posted at www.nelson.ca/meetings. And in case you missed the results of the City’s Nov. 15 election…Three-time councilor Deb Kozak is Nelson’s new mayor for the next four years (not three, as in elections past). Mayor Elect Kozak will be joined by veteran councilors Bob Adams and Robin Cherbo, former councilor Janice Morrison, and newcomers Anna Purcell, Michael Daily and Val Warminton. “The excellent planning of previous councils has built a foundation that we’ll build on over the next four years,” says Kozak. “It’s set the stage for Nelson to become a leader among communities everywhere across BC and Canada. I’m proud to represent our City as your Mayor and ready to begin the journey with my new Council.” The outgoing council’s last meeting was held Nov. 17. The City is bidding farewell to Mayor John Dooley, and councilors Paula Kiss, Candace Batycki and Donna Macdonald, who is Nelson’s longest serving woman councilor, having sat on council for 19 of the past 26 years. The departing Mayor and Council have achieved many accomplishments in their term, including the establishment of the Regional West Kootenay Transit System, the Eco-Save/Home Energy Retrofit Program, the achievement of targets to reduce the City’s corporate greenhouse gases emissions by 25 per cent from 2007 while saving over $100,000 per year on energy costs. There’ve also been significant investments in core infrastructure including water and sewer — 13 kilometres of sewer main have been relined and there’s been significant progress on the aim to replace of all Nelson’s galvanized water mains by the end of 2015. Nelson Hydro has made great strides as well, with its Downtown Conversion to 25kv and the new Rosemont sub-station. The outgoing Mayor and Council also invested in the downtown, and culture, by improving amenity areas, Railtown and adding public art like beautiful sculptures and terrific new bike racks. New housing was added throughout the city too — including Anderson Street Gardens and its 33 units of subsidized housing. “I would hold the accomplishments of the last three years up against those of any other City Council in the province or country,” says outgoing Mayor John Dooley. Holy Smokes! Thanks Chief Grypma for your 36 years of service. All the best in your retirement!
Beyond the new faces around the council table, there are two new senior managers on the job now. Pam Mierau, the City’s new Manager of Development Services, had her first day Nov. 17. Len MacCharles, the City’s New Nelson Fire Chief is officially on the job now too, transitioning into the position that is being departed by Nelson’s longtime chief, Simon Grypma, who marked his final day job, today — Friday, Nov. 28
OPERATIONS DEPARTmENT UPDATE
library
Cold winds, warm hearts @ your Library
A Book Under Every Tree aims to put books for kids into the Nelson Food Cupboard’s Holiday Hampers. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the Nelson Library, and the Nelson Star are collecting unwrapped new, or new condition books for kids aged 0 to 15 years until Dec. 11. Boxes are at the Library, The Nelson Star office, or the Learning Place on the lower level of City Hall. Fines for Food Day is Monday, Dec. 8. Fines paid on this day benefit the Nelson Food Cupboard to feed individuals and families this winter. The holiday spirit is alive and well at your Library, with special events, programs, displays, and contests for all ages. Go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca. Follow us of Facebook! Holiday hours: Closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1.
NelsoN police departmeNt
Hand over the keys. And drop that call.
Let’s hear it for designated drivers-those unsung heroes who choose not to drink so they can get their friends home safely. Remember — plan your ride. If your activities involve alcohol, make a plan before you head out. Arrange for a designated driver or use other options to get home safely-call a taxi, take transit or call a sober friend. A designated driver is the person who decides not to drink at all so they can drive others home safely. So choose your designated driver before the first round of drinks arrive. And remember — being a designated driver is a shared responsibility. You can promote safe driving and encourage your friends and family to make smart choices. Set a positive example and take your turn to be the designated driver.
Tips for safe mobile phone use • • • • •
Ignore your phone. Let calls go to voicemail, reply to text messages later or ask your passenger to receive them for you. No call or text is worth risking your life. Break the bad habit. Turn off your phone and put it in the trunk to avoid temptation. Hold on to your steering wheel. Use a Bluetooth, or a wired headset or speakerphone that is securely attached to the car. Stop driving. If you have to take a call, pull over to the side once it is safe to do so. Check the facts. “Can I text at a red light?” “Is using the speakerphone safe?” Make sure you understand the law. Review the facts about distracted driving. .
NelsoN aNd district youtH ceNtre
Hip Hoppin’, health services for youth, good eats and a new face
We’ve got tonnes of great stuff happening at the NDYC over the month of December. BOOMBOX, an evening devoted to hip hop culture, runs Dec. 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. There’ll be live art, dancing, music and prizes to give away. Starting December 9, every Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m., we’ll be opening a drop-in clinic for youth where we’ll have a nurse practitioner here offering private services and support. And there’s more…We’ve recently installed a beautiful laminate floor in our upstairs multi-purpose room and added healthy vending machines downstairs to provide the best possible facility for Nelson youth. We’re also very excited to welcome Kim Palfenier, director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council, to the centre. Kim’s office is now located right here in the youth centre building. Kim’s arrival is another step in ensuring the NYDC is a hub where youth from all walks of life can come for services and activities — all in an effort to help young folks along their path. More info? Click on www.ndyc.ca for weekly programming, hours of operation, and more info about NDYC.
NELSON HYDRO NEWS
KNow your sNow-How! Street Snow Plowing
The Operation Department’s goal is to keep Nelson safe for everyone, motorists and pedestrians alike. Our first priority is to clear and sand emergency routes, major access routes and streets in the downtown area. From Nov. 1 to April 30, vehicles in residential neighbourhoods must be parked on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered dates; conversely, they should be parked on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered dates. With your help, this system allows the City’s snow clearing fleet to plow close to the curbs and maintain maximum street width through the snowy months of late fall, winter and early spring.
City Sidewalk Snow Removal
When it comes to making things safe for Nelson’s pedestrian traffic, the City’s snow plowing crews clear high traffic sidewalks only — and in most cases, only a sidewalk on one side of the street will be done. A sidewalk snowplow map is available on the City of Nelson’s web page. Every business owner or resident is asked to remove new snow and ice on their sidewalks by 11 a.m. daily, except Sundays for businesses.
Need more info on the City’s Snow Plowing Program?
Visit www.nelson.ca … then click on ‘City Services’ … then click on ‘Operations’ … then click on ‘Winter Snow and Ice Management.’
power out? Here’s wHat to do! What to do during a power outage
Fallen trees, high winds, freezing rain and even automobile accidents can damage power lines and cause power outages that may last from several hours to a few days. An extended loss of power during the winter months can result in cold, damp homes and downright difficult living conditions. Homeowners can protect their homes against frost damage by installing standby heating systems that run throughout a winter storm emergency. The consequences of power loss can be minimized by taking the following necessary precautions: • Determine whether the power outage is affecting only your home or whether it includes your neighbours. If your neighbour still has power, check your circuit breaker panel or fuse box. • If your circuit breaker panel or fuse box has not tripped off, call the Nelson Hydro Outage Phone Line at 1-877-324-9376 to report the outage. • If you see a downed power line, please call immediately with the exact location. Keep back a minimum of 10 metres (33 feet) from the wires or anything in contact with the wires, and warn others of the danger. Always assume that the lines are energized.
Statutory Holidays – Christmas and New Years Office Closures & After Hours Emergency Service
City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376). Nelson Transit Service Nelson Transit busses do not run on Statutory Holidays.