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Dooley reflects on 15 years in politics

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elson Mayor John Dooley thumbed through a pile of old business cards this week while cleaning out his office at city hall. Nine years of meetings and memories were tied up in those bits of paper: names and addresses of other politicians, dignitaries, and executives. Each had a story. Here was Erin Stewart, a young, aspiring politician from Thompson, Manitoba with whom Dooley once shared a bus ride. He encouraged her to run for council. She did and was elected, later serving on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board. Here was Colin Hansen, the BC health minister whom Dooley once met with in hopes of landing a CT scanner for Nelson. “There’s no money,” Hansen told him. “Do you think there’s enough to operate it?” Dooley asked. “Probably,” Hansen replied. “But we’re not going to buy one.” “We’ll buy it,” Dooley impulsively told him, not knowing if that was even possible. Soon after, Dooley received a call confirming that if the community raised $1.5 million in capital costs, the government would pay for its operation. And here was John Walsh, vice-president of real estate for the Canadian Pacific Railway, who was walking down the hall at the company’s Vancouver office when he spotted senior executives meeting with a Nelson delegation. The city was trying to entice the company to donate its historic but derelict railway station to the Chamber of Commerce and do something about its equally derelict diesel shop. A Google Earth image of the Nelson rail yard was projected on the wall. Walsh poked his head in and asked what they were looking at. Dooley, who noted what a “terrible eyesore” the diesel shop was, asked Walsh if he’d ever been to Nelson. He hadn’t, but said maybe he would stop by one day. Dooley returned home and wrote Walsh a letter, inviting him again to visit, not expecting he would accept. A few months later, however, Walsh phoned while en route from Vancouver to Calgary and said he was coming to Nelson.

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Paul Bowolin is the third generation of his family to live in Nelson, B.C. He and his wife Agnez are the owners of Nelson Family Financial Services—formerly Money Concepts. Paul said, “We’re excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of helping people achieve their financial goals. Our dealer, Investia Financial Services Inc., gave each office the opportunity of creating their own business names. We took our time coming up with a name we liked, and we think Nelson Family Financial Services better reflects our relationships with the families we help”.

John Dooley turns in his gavel on Monday, as he leaves office after nine years as mayor and 15 years on council. Greg Nesteroff photo When he walked into the mayor’s office, he said: “Nice to see you, Mayor Dooley. I have to agree with you. That diesel shop doesn’t look good on you, it doesn’t look good on us, and we’re going to tear it down.” If Dooley prided himself on anything in 15 years of local politics, it was his ability to develop relationships with people from all walks of life. Dooley, 67, came to Canada from Ireland in 1967 and to Nelson with wife Pat in 1976. He was first elected to city council in 1999, re-elected in 2002, and became mayor in 2005. He was easily re-elected in 2008 and 2011, but narrowly defeated last month. Dooley and his councils had a hand in creating Touchstones Nelson, building the community complex, expanding the hospital emergency room, and upgrading the city’s infrastructure. None of which, he points out, can he take single-handed credit for. “I don’t like to brag too much because you can’t do it on your own. But you can set the tone for success.” As staff at city hall told him this week: “You raised the bar for the municipality and the

community.” During a candid one-hour-and-45-minute interview, Dooley spoke about the many highs and few lows of being mayor, what he thinks cost him the election, and what he hopes his legacy will be. The full transcript can be found at nelsonstar.com. Why did you first run for city council? I was involved with youth soccer and minor hockey, and people said “You know, you should run for council. We could use new fields and a new arena.” I thought about it and talked to Pat. She said sure. I told a group of friends “If 20 of you show up at my house and are willing to support me, I’ll put my name forward.” And they did. You came to the fore in 2001, in anticipation of the new Liberal government’s socalled core review, trying to stave off government job losses in Nelson. I worked really hard on that. The council of the day was centre-right, so it wasn’t totally opposed to some of the decisions coming out of Victoria. Continued on Page 5

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A crowd of mostly women, joined by children and men, gathered at the Oxygen Art Centre in a vigil to honour women killed through domestic violence. The event combined the Take Back the Night march and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in observance of the Montreal Massacre which occurred 25 years ago on December 6, 1989. Anna Maskerine from Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee addressed the crowd and introduced Metis elder Donna Wright to started the ceremony with drumming. “Drumming is the most healing thing,” Wright said. “The first drum we hear is our mother’s heartbeat. It brings us together and it calls in our ancestors.” MLA Michelle Mungall, mayor-elect Deb Kozak, outgoing councillor Donna Macdonald, and councillors-elect Valerie Warmington and Anna Purcell participated in the rose laying ceremony. Almost 20 roses were laid and names read out for each women killed by their partners in BC this year. This year, Take Back the Night’s rose ceremony also included the 14 women killed 25 years ago on December 6, at École Polytechnique in Montreal. The Montreal Massacre is known to be an act of gender violence as the female engineering students were separated from their male counterparts before the gunman shot them. People were invited to place a rose in memory of someone they would like to honour. Outside the centre, female portrait silhouette

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Dooley not ready to ‘pack it in’ BULLDOG Continued from Page 6 But I thought, I don’t care, this is not going to benefit the community. It’s important that we stand up. And we did. I think we put together a pretty damn good package. But it wasn’t accepted. Some of it was, but a lot of it wasn’t. It was the beginning of the end for a lot of good jobs in the community and for the shift in health care as well. I was really disappointed with the change of the name of the Trail hospital. I thought once they named that hospital the regional hospital — before it even had facilities to become a regional hospital — that was a nail in the coffin [of Kootenay Lake Hospital]. There’s a lot to be said for a name. In that case, it was … tough. Was your decision to run for mayor related to the civic lockout of 2004? No, that was completely a coincidence. I was part of the group that made that decision. I wouldn’t back away from it. I believe we were put in a posiE MORINE tion where we had L N O star.com nelson no other option. In the end, concessions were made by everybody and we came up with a reasonable solution. I spent my time as mayor working very hard to rebuild trust. It took a long time. I went every month to every department, thanking them for the job they do. So what did prompt you to run for mayor? I didn’t get along that well with [then-mayor] Dave Elliott. Which isn’t to say he wasn’t a good mayor. But for some reason I couldn’t see eye-to-eye with him. I was frustrated. I made a few changes when I became mayor. As an example, mayors before me delegated various portfolios, in many cases based on their alignment with the mayor’s thinking. When I became mayor, we sat down together, and each person said what they’d like to do. Consequently, you had people placing themselves in portfolios they were passionate about. You were one of the biggest advocates for building a new arena. Absolutely. I was the only one

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at times. I kept pushing it forward, despite the defeats and pushback. You learn to understand just because there’s a defeat, doesn’t mean you give up. You say “Okay, that didn’t work. Why not?” You break it down into little pieces. Regional participation was a big piece of that puzzle. The other thing that became evident is it needed to be driven by the community. If a community group has an idea and you can enable and help them, it will probably be successful. But if it’s your idea — even the exact same idea — and you don’t have some community buy-in, it’s tougher. Maybe it’s better that way. You were the most outspoken critic of buying the White Building and turning it into city hall. How do you feel about it now? That’s one thing I don’t think I did enough homework on. I got caught in the emotion of leaving [the old city hall, now Touchstones] and I couldn’t get my head around the numbers. But it was a very good move. I credit Dave Elliott with staying on task, because he understood it. I didn’t. I’ll admit that. It’s benefitted the municipality and taxpayers, although I’ve had to work very hard with the provincial government to keep the shared services concept alive. What were your highlights as mayor? There are lots: Hockey Day in Canada, the BC Seniors Games, Rick Hansen’s Many in Motion tour, the Olympic torch relay. There’s an endless list. We worked closely with the EcoSociety on MarketFest, which is a huge success. The Wednesday market is a huge success. We just signed an agreement with youth soccer to

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run the indoor soccer field. But this didn’t happen just because of me. Without the people we have in city hall and public works, council members, and volunteers in this community, none of this would have happened. What are the best and worst parts of being mayor? There were no bad parts. The best part — and I don’t mean this with any disrespect to any other mayor — is that I was fortunate enough to represent one of the best municipalities in BC. It was easy to be mayor of Nelson because we have everything. We have great buildings, great cultural and recreation facilities, good infrastructure, a transit system, great water, a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant. It was so easy to talk about Nelson with confidence. You could be proud. I loved every minute of it. What do you think happened in the election? Split vote. Put my numbers and [Pat] Severyn’s together and we had more than Deb [Kozak]. A special interest group like SensibleBC had an impact. In my case, I had the toughest time of my life. [Dooley’s brother Frank died just a few weeks before the vote.] It was hard to stay motivated. I felt I mentally was not as prepared as I could have been because of what was going on. I regret that I wasn’t elected. I really wanted to do another four years. But the chosen mayor will do fine. Deb understands the workings of local government, she knows the staff, she knows the community. The only deficit will be rebuilding relationships. She’ll have to build the same level of trust. That will take time. Severyn never could have been

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mayor. He’d been to city hall four times in all the time I’d been here. He started out telling the community he was going to run a positive campaign, but it turned out to be very negative. His parting shot was at least he got rid of me. I wish he’d said that upfront. That was his goal and he succeeded. I had no problem running against somebody, but Pat Severyn was disrespectful. You must have been approached to run provincially or federal many times. Oh, yes. It’s always tempting because you want to challenge yourself to do more. But I just loved what I was doing here. I didn’t have the heart to jump ship in the middle of a term, no matter what was offered. I also felt it was important as mayor of a small municipality to be non-partisan. What are you proud of most? I always connected to people. I think I brought the mayor’s job out onto the street, into the coffee shop, or different worksites. I was never hiding out. I think we did some great things, not only for projects but people. We have many working for us today who we were able to move up and on. I’m proud of that — creating an environment where people could be successful and we could leverage their expertise. I’m proud to give council the reins to develop themselves as people and their portfolios. Some might argue with this, but I think my people skills were good. And I used them to create an environment where everyone felt valued. Overall, that’s what I’d like to see as my legacy: I valued everyone I was in touch with. What are you going to do now? My wife and I, within days of getting to Nelson, were doing something for the community. I’ll continue to be involved. I’m a member of the Rotary Club and I’ll probably be president in the next couple of years. Pat and I missed out on a lot of things together. I probably wouldn’t have been mayor without her. She helped me a lot and supported me to the point where I never felt I was doing something I shouldn’t. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for other stuff. I’ve been approached to sit on a couple of boards already. I’m not ready to pack it in by any means.

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Transfer station Saddens me to see all the garbage on the highway. What an eye sore. And it’s getting worse, today was a disgrace. Susie Duncalfe Chapman

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Please deal with the garbage along the highway leading to the transfer station from town. Cornelis F. Grijpma

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The amount of garbage along the highway is disgusting Kami Hart

Is composting part of your regular household routine?

People will cry about everything. Also it’s the people not the dump that are causing the garbage on the highway. Travis Nicholson

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Now if only we can work on that train! There’s one train that comes through town every week or so and it seems like the driver truly hates Nelson! You can hear him coming from Taghum! He honks his horn all the way through town at all hours of the night and day. Mega Don Rippel

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Bringing the Kootenay voice to a rare fall session

ver the past two months, the Legislature had a rare fall session. Although the legislative calendar has your provincial government going to work in Victoria every fall, normally the Liberals cancel it. Their rationale is that there is no work to be done. In other words, there is no need to conduct the people’s business in a democratic way where there is accountability and public oversight. I find this reasoning ridiculous, so I was pleased that on this rare occasion we were in Victoria for a full fall session. While there, I was able to ask ministers questions in person about the ongoing Jumbo farce. We learned that the proponent built his concrete slab in a class four avalanche path and that architectural experts would

not consider this slab a building foundation, so BCNDP Leader John Horgan and neighbouring Kootneay MLA Norm Macdonald and I asked the minister to end this unreasonable resort. We further pointed out that one of the conditions set on the resort proponent was to respectfully work with local First Nations. When the Ktunaxa’s Qat’Muk Declaration was met with disdain and a ridiculing website, the proponent clearly broke that condition, and we asked the minister to uphold her own standards. We also asked why the Liberals are forcing funding on to the fake town of Jumbo. In one of the more bizarre parts of this farce, the mayor and council of no one tried to return most of the provincial taxpayer funds given to them by the Liberals.

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They didn’t need it for obvious reasons. The Liberals told them to keep the money — this while Nelson and District Arts Council can’t get funding, or survivors of the Johnsons Landing mudslide still don’t have a buy-out program for properties where they can longer live.

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You can watch these exchanges on my YouTube channel where you will note some heckling by Jumbo booster Bill Bennett. We clearly hit a nerve with him. I also pressed for government action on poverty reduction. BC is now the only province to not have a poverty reduction plan, but we could have gotten one underway this fall had the Liberals supported my bill for such a plan. I also took the Minister of Social Development to task for clawing back child support payments from some of BC’s poorest kids. It is wrong to clawback child support payments from kids simply because their custodial parent (mostly single moms) receives income supports like disability. Since the spring, I’ve been working with impacted families

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on this issue, and we’ve made considerable headway. In the upcoming budget, we want to see an end to this policy and a step toward reducing child poverty. It was great to be in Victoria this fall, but even better to come home for the holidays. My staff, Laurie and Curtis, and I want to invite you to join us for our annual community holiday party on December 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Daily Bread. Lunch is on me and everyone is welcome to be a part of the festivities. If I don’t get a chance to see you at our party, other holiday events or while shopping local, have a wonderful holiday season and joyous 2015. — Michelle Mungall is the MLA for Nelson-Creston. Her column appears in the Star monthly.

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HUGS: Hugs to the kind and knowledgeable man at a local store who helped me in cleaning and assembling a picture frame. I greatly appreciate your efforts and the opportunity to experience the “service” portion of “customer service.” You are an awesome marketing tool for your company and I will be sure to return for more business. HUGS: A great big hug for our wonderful neighbor who did a fantastic job of refurbishing Mr. and Mrs. Claus for our Christmas display for everyone to enjoy. You truly are a talented lady. Thanks again.

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As we welcome a new mayor at Nelson’s City Hall, it seems fitting to take a peek back at a man who should be remembered as one of our community’s best ever. I first met John Dooley in 1999 when he was taking his first shot at a city council seat. The late-’90s in this community were extremely tumultuous. The previous three years were full of controversy on many levels. I quickly discovered that John was a dedicated community volunteer who felt compelled to bring his get ‘er done approach to City Hall. I had a front row seat that year as a city hall reporter for the Nelson Daily News. As was the case during those wild years, the council ballot in 1999 was deep and diverse. I wasn’t sure what chance John stood on election day, but his charm and easy conversation certainly made him stand out. John won in 1999 and again in 2002. Those years were no less controversial. What I remember most about John in that period was his dedication to make the community better. Most vividly was his campaign to let the provincial government know that the cuts they made to our health services and regional offices were not acceptable. The difference with John and some other community leaders was that instead of lashing out and creating enemies at the se-

Former newspaper reporter and editor says John Dooley will be remembered as one of the community’s best mayors ever. File photo nior levels, he took an approach of dialogue. He was angry and made that known, but instead of looking for easy sound bites he sought long-term solutions. That approach persisted throughout his time at City Hall. When John took on incumbent mayor Dave Elliott in the 2005 mayoral race, many didn’t give him a chance. Still stinging from the Gary Exner defeat three years prior, the traditional right-of-centre supporters seemed shy to throw support behind John. Undeterred by the lack of initial support, John kept hitting the street. Conversation by conversation, John slowly built the trust of those who had given up on local government.

By election day he had all the momentum and was swept into the city’s top job. Unlike the previous decade of strife at City Hall, John’s nine years in the mayor’s chair were relatively trouble free. Of course there were battles and controversy, but John’s leadership style of getting it done enabled the city to stay on a path of steady progress. Our community is a better place thanks to John’s nine years as mayor. He had a major hand in tangible projects like the community complex, the Kootenay Lake Hospital upgrade and the skatepark. His dedication to improving the infrastructure – which was his major campaign plank during the 2005 mayor race – has put

our community far ahead of others across the province and country. John’s biggest impact and legacy will likely be the relationships he built outside of our community. His pride in Nelson was obvious to all those he touched. When he spoke to senior government officials or other community leaders from coast-to-coast, his passion for those he represented was something that earned him respect well beyond our borders. That respect didn’t happen overnight and will be dearly missed. Was he perfect? Of course not. Perfection in politics is unattainable. But John deserves to be remembered as one of the great leaders in Nelson’s history. The leadership he provided this community and the steps he made to move us forward in his nine years in the mayor’s office will be something all future leaders can be measured against as they strive to leave their own mark. On election night, John was obviously crushed by the defeat. But he quickly told his supporters gathered that night to get behind new mayor Deb Kozak. He’s right. The mayor-elect has the makings of another great mayor and I’m looking forward to seeing how she will contribute to making our community an even better place to live. Bob Hall Nelson

Fortunate to have kind people in the world I was in a car accident very early morning Wednesday, November 26. Two men stopped to help me out. I would like to thank them for their help

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In his last official duty as mayor of Nelson, John Dooley was happy to see the Nelson Commons project en route to breaking ground after reaching the pre-sale requirement of 34 units. “This project means a lot to the community,” he said. “It’s one of the key elements of the Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan.” He said the plan includes having two anchors at either end of Baker Street, the Nelson Commons and the CP Rail station at opposite ends, to create additional traffic to the core of downtown. Dooley said the Nelson Commons will benefit the community as more people will be living downtown. Plus, as it’s a locally owned cooperative, not only will the profits be shared but they will stay in local hands. “It’s a project I’ve been excited about since the first day Russell [Nelson Commons project manager] talked to me about it,” said Dooley. “And the future possibilities for development. I’m glad it got underway before the end of my term. ”

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Nelson Commons project manager Russell Precious joined Dooley at the Nelson Commons site with Sean Dillabaugh, site inspector for the general contractor, ITC, a Vancouver-based company with a Nelson founder. The Nelson Commons parking lot is now fenced off as crews work to remove hazardous material, which is mainly asbestos in vermiculate insulation in the cinder blocks, over the next three weeks. Other work expected to be completed in December is the removal of power poles in the alleyway and new transformers be-

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Kootenay artist Jason Asbell’s latest project began when he found a series of illustrated children’s dictionaries, originally published in the 1950s, in a cardboard box on the side of the road. Initially drawn to the retro artwork, he found himself fascinated by how the books captured the cultural ideology of their time. “Society’s accepted truth is encapsulated in these documents. I like the idea that when you have a piece that’s been created, it already has this stamp of the ideology and doctrine of the time. A dictionary is considered locked down fact. But standing from our current perspective, you can see how the truth has been reversed, or even just changed slightly,” said Asbell, who has worked with found objects in a variety of mediums. “I wanted this ‘dictionary’ to go beyond clean and decisive definitions and into the fantastic,” he said. This exploration led Asbell to create Not Quite Plagiarism, a mixed media art project now on display at the Nelson Public Library. The show consists of 16 images taken from the children’s dictionaries, each of them consisting of two word definitions that have been doctored into

Kootenay artist Jason Asbell’s latest project Not Quite Plagiarism is a mixed media art project now on display at the Nelson Public Library. Will Johnson photo

surreal juxtapositions. “At first glance you might not even think it’s doctored. Some people thought I had just found an interesting book and reframed it, page by page. I wanted the relationship to be one where you approach it as found object, but then you discover something unsettling.” For instance, one of the panels depicts an Indian bazaar held in a man’s bathtub. (The combined words being “bathroom”

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Nelson thespian Sydney Black has been attempting to mount an ambitious co-production of the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch for years, and now with the assistance of Selkirk College the show is a few months away from becoming a reality. With Bessie Wapp recently cast as the lead, the six-person show will be the first ever theatrical performance at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall. It will run for three weekends in February before APPROVED heading to the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook for one night on March 7. “Syd and I have been working together in bands on and off for years, in a variety of projects,” said Darren Mahe, the coordinator of the music program at Selkirk. “She came to me and said she was interested in doing a musical, and having me be a part of that. She mentioned she wanted to do Hedwig, but I didn’t know anything about it. I hadn’t heard of it,”Once he discovered the show, he jumped at the opportunity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of a fictional rock and roll band fronted by an East German singer who survived a botched sex change operation. The role has recently been played by A-list stars such as Neil Patrick Harris and Michael C. Hall. The most enticing part of mounting the show for Mahe, he said, was that it will give his students an opportunity to perform in a professional context. “Most of the students coming in here have not had a lot of real experience outside playing in their bedroom or jamming in the basement with friends. They have little experience, gig-wise, and very few have an opportunity to do a musical like this,” he said. This week they cast their three musicians: piano player Amanda Cawley, drummer Leonard Pallerstein and guitarist Brennan Buglioni. “The auditions were great. We had an incredible amount of talent show up. They were very connective on stage with each other, as well as with me while I was auditioning them. They’re super keen,” said Black. The trio were picked for their ability to act while playing their instruments. The four-person band (with Mahe on bass) will

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sponsored by: Selkirk College’s music program coordinator Darren Mahe and Nelson thespian Sydney Black are collaborating on mounting an ambitious co-production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch in February and March. Will Johnson photo be onstage and in costume for the entire show, and are required to engage with and react to Hedwig over the course of the show. “As far as the individual parts

“Most of the students coming in here have not had a lot of real experience outside playing in their bedroom or jamming in the basement with friends.” Darren Mahe go, they’re not super challenging. The challenge with this show is being a part of the cast. We have to spend energy learning our parts, but we also have to

be acting simultaneously,” said Mahe. And though the vast majority of the show features Wapp onstage alone, Black also makes appearances as Hedwig’s Croatian husband Yitzhak. “I’m essentially her roadie. I cater to every whim Hedwig has. I’m also her backup vocalist, but I have like 15 lines. There’s very, very little of me in this show. This show is Bessie Wapp.” Black said she couldn’t be more thrilled about finding their lead. “She came in and auditioned for Chicago last year and I wept, but unfortunately there wasn’t a role that suited her at the time,” she said. “But she’s such a force. She’s done phenomenal onewoman shows before. We are so incredibly lucky to have her.” Proceeds from the show will go towards future collaborations. There will also be a scholarship fund set up as a legacy. Nelson shows will take place February 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in midDecember through the Capitol Theatre. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

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Community Events Christmas Remembered is a holiday celebration in music and story tonight, 7 p.m. at Nelson United Church. Music by Jubilated Deo Handbell Choir, Nelson United Chancel Choir and Bon Accord String Ensemble. Stories and memoirs by David Boyd, Stephanie Judy, Michelle Mungall and Rita Moir. Admission by donation to benefit the Nelson Food Cupboard and Nelson Grans to Grans/Stephen Lewis Foundation. Kootenay School of the Arts alumni in blacksmithing, jewelry, and textiles will join ceramics students at an art sale and display today from 6 - 9 p.m. and Saturday December 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. KSA at Selkirk College Victoria Street campus, 606 Victoria Street. 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. Deck Your Halls event and craft sale on December 6, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street. Nelson Grans to Grans host this fabulous craft sale with a special twist... make your own fresh evergreen arrangement or learn how to make a felted ornament. The craft sale offers handmade crafts, ready-made evergreen arrangements, traditional shortbread baked and refreshments. 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. Fair Trade for Peace Market at the Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-op on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Run by learners and mentors of SelfDesign High, it is their main activity for their peace and social justice projects. Trees and Tunes at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday December 11 from 3 to 4 p.m.. Make a frosted Christmas tree to take home, sip hot chocolate while listening to Mr. Mojo get his holiday groove on, look for the elves hidden around the Library; curl up and read a holiday tale or two. For all ages and no registration required. Admission by donation. For more info. call 250-352-8283 or nradonich@ nelson.ca. Nelson and District Hospice Society will host its annual Tree of Remembrance at the Chahko Mika Mall from December 11 to 18.

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Place a dove on the tree for a lost loved one. Resources available to help the bereaved work with their grief through the holiday period. For more information, call Nelson Hospice at 250-352-2337 or email info@nelsonhospice. org.

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.

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.

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).

Kootenay Lake Hopital Auxilary Christmas bake sale on December 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get there early for the best selection of baked goodies. Don’t miss out on a chance to buy a raffle ticket on a delicious cake donated by The Vienna Bakery.

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.

Come to The Civic Theatre on Sunday, December 14 starting at 1 p.m. for their free “Home for the Holidays” Winter Celebration open house featuring Raymond Brigg’s The Snowman and It’s a Wonderful Life. There are prizes to be won and a special visit by Santa Claus. Bring a food donation for the Nelson Food Cupboard and receive a free mini popcorn. Gift certificates and gift memberships will be available for purchase. Seasonal Sing-along at the Vallican Whole Community Centre

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.

Feeling the chill from that arctic vortex? It’s time to start warming up for the Vallican Whole Community Choir’s annual Seasonal Sing-along. On Sunday, December 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., join with friends and neighbours singing the songs that have warmed up these cold winter days for generations. Admission by donation, potluck treats welcomed, mulled cider provided. At the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Road: VallicanWhole.com. Weekly EVENTS The Nelson Ultimate Frisbee Association hosts weekly drop in Ultimate Frisbee at Soccer Quest, 308 Cedar Street, every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The drop in fee is $10. Co-ed Ultimate is a great way to stay in shape and meet new people during the winter months. All levels welcome. Beginner basics and throwing clinics available. Check out nelsonultimate. ca or contact nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail. com.

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Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 onehour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Cellar, 717 Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street at the side basement. The only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday. MONTHLY MEETINGS. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will have their monthly meeting and seasonal social on Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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.

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.

La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. They meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Their next meeting is on December 15. More information: call 250-352-3583.

Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for

Workshops Free workshop every Saturday at Ellison’s

Market. On December 6, at 10 to 11 a.m. is Self-Acupressure with Tamara Watson, M.A. Join Watson, registered in Jin Shin Do acupressure, as she shows how to self treat using this effective and simple therapy. FUndRaisers Light up the hospital during Pledge Day on today 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. Perry Ridge - Slocan River Pankcake Breakfast fundraiser on Decenber 6, at Passmore Hall from 9 a.m to noon. There will be childrens’ crafts, gifts for purchase and updates on the work of The Sinixt Nation and Perry Ridge Water Users Association to protect the gift of water. By donation. Announcements The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club hosts 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, followed by a $20 buffet luncheon and gift exchange. RSVP- email Liz at LizB1@ shaw.ca. For more info, go to sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw. New members are welcome. 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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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.

The Capitol Theatre presents its 27th Christmas Panto tonight and tomorrow night 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 Choral Society presents “Snow on Snow – English Christmas Music Through the Ages.” Directed by Kathleen Neudorf, the concert features soloist Allison Girvan and cellist Jeff Faragher, with special guests The Tubadors. Two performances at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m and Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 at the Capitol. Children 12 years and under are free.

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Penguins of Madagascar plays tonight at 7:00 and runs until December 17. Plucky penguins Skipper (Tom McGrath), Kowalski (Chris Miller), Rico (Conrad Vernon) and Private (Christopher Knights), the most elite spies ever hatched, join forces with a chic undercover organization known as the North Wind. Led by highly trained, handsome and arrogant Agent Classified (Benedict Cumberbatch), this special inter-species task force must stop a manytentacled villain, Dr. Octavius Brine (John Malkovich), from destroying the world. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Performance on Screen Series continues with The Nutcracker ballet at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, December 10. Tick-

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D.O.A frontman Joe Keithley will play a solo acoustic set at Kootenay Co-op Radio on December 6. ets are $15 for adults or $12 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250352-6363. A full series pass (nine screenings) is also available for $90.

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visual arts Jason Asbell’s mixed media visual arts show Not Quite Plagiarism is now showing at the Nelson Public Library. It consists of altered covers and pages from a 1950s children’s illustrated dictionary. The process 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. Kootenay Studio Arts is hosting an annual winter show and sale on December 5 and 6 at the downtown campus on 606 Victoria Street. Featuring 10 local artists from the disciplines of blacksmithing, ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The show will include work by recently

graduated or current students. The sale runs on December 5 between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit selkirk.ca.

MUSIC On Saturday, December 6 Kootenay Coop Radio is hosting Joe Keithley, former lead singer of D.O.A., for a solo acoustic show with special guest The Other Wayne King that will be broadcast live. $10 at the door. Broadcast begins at 9 p.m. For more information visit the Crank it to 6 Concert Series on Facebook. Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits play a motley mix of hillbilly blues, country, gypsy folk tunes at the Dam Inn on Saturday, December 6. Featuring banjo, guitar, upright bass, fiddle, mandolin and drums. Tickets $10 at the door. With support act Will Straberger and friends. For more information visit sofiellawattandhuckleberryjim.com. DJ Justin Pleasure is playing for BiBO’s 6th birthday on Friday, December 5. A house music devotee since he started DJing in 1989, he has spent the first 20 years of his DJ career hauling flight cases of vinyl and helping pioneer the original warehouse / after-hours party scene in Western Canada. BiBO will be launching a new cocktail menu. Reservations can be made at 250-352-2744. 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

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The Nelson Community Band Christmas concert is on Tuesday, December 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church. The band will play seasonal melodies and classic songs. Special guests Lalin, a young adult vocal ensemble directed by Allison Girvan, will perform. Entrance by donation.

25 or 6 to 4, a local 12-piece Chicago tribute band, plays Spiritbar on December 27. Doors open at 8 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

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Bedtimes Rhymes Pantomime Enso Hair Design owner Brian Monroe plays Old King Cole alongside Shambhala Music Festival producer Anna Bundschuh in the role of the Queen of Hearts at the Capitol Theatre’s 27th annual Christmas Pantomime. The all-ages musical comedy, Bedtimes Rhymes Pantomime, opened last night and continues with four more performances — Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or at the door 30 minutes before showtime. Photo courtesy of Sam Van Schie

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Selkirk College Music Students Celebrate End of Semester at Spiritbar Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are capping the first half of the school year with an end of semester bash that strikes a chord of bringing attention to affordable housing in the Nelson community. Four student-based bands will take the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 11 with an eclectic mix of music that shines a spotlight on the burgeoning talent in the program. All proceeds from the show will go towards the Nelson CARES Society’s “Room to Live” campaign which is raising $690,000 to fund a renewal of Ward Street Place, a 38-unit affordable housing block in downtown Nelson. “A gig like this brings people together,” says music program instructor Laura Landsberg. “We like bringing Selkirk College together with the community whenever possible and a semester ending show like this is a perfect opportunity.” Students in the Nelson-based program have been putting together the show on the Tenth Street Campus for several weeks. As is the case in the music industry, the December 11 show will be the end product of many hours of preparation and planning. “It’s about learning the process that gets you to the show,” says Landsberg. “We are teaching the students about the world of music and there are so many of levels of actually getting to the gig itself.” All four ensembles include the Selkirk College instructor who has been guiding the students and will join the band on stage for the performances. The 10th Precinct is led by instructor Paul Landsberg (guitar) and will be a jazz-fusion set featuring James Villa (keys), Nathan Swift (bass) and Aybars Savat (drums). Nowhere Band is a tribute to The Beatles led by Laura Landsberg (vocals) and featuring Amanda Cawley (keys), Paloma Pendarkar (keys), Graham Stark (drums), Jon Exley (bass), David Hecht (guitar), Ben Sefton (guitar/vocals), and Travis Flello (vocals). Instructor Mark Spielman (bass) has been guiding Funk-A-Rama, a band that will feature David Yates (guitar), Brennan Buglioni (drums), Paloma Pendarkar (piano), Wes Hughes (guitar) and Lucas Burrows (sax). Generator will perform original rock led by instructor Melody Diachun (vocals) and featuring Abhijith Ramesh (vocals/keys), Ashley Pearce (rhythm guitar), Parker Threlkeld (vocals/ guitar), Brian Posnikoff (vocals/bass) and Troy Jeffery (drums). “There’s nothing like having a show to pull everything together and to give the students more passion for the second semester,” says Landsberg. “It will be a great night of music for an important project being undertaken in our community.” The show starts at 9 p.m. Shades of Nature (doors open at 8:30 p.m.).

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JUST WHAT THE DOCTORS ORDERED Out of challenge comes opportunity and at Selkirk College the Rural Pre-Medicine Program is taking on the problem of a physician shortage outside urban areas by opening the door for students who desire to follow a pathway towards a career in medicine well suited for rural Canada.

hospitals with top-notch doctors equipped with a skillset The story of the Selkirk College Rural Pre-Medicine Program that adds an extra dose of compassion. Raised in the village of Salmo in the southern interior is the story of why community colleges are vital to Canada’s of British Columbia—population 1,100—Lund describes education system. Its genesis arrived through a need to fill a critical gap with creative solutions and tangible outcomes, herself as a typical “Kootenay kid.” Benefitting from the values of a tight-knit community and taking advantage a model that is now playing out in the classrooms of the of all the outdoor recreation advantages of mountain life, Castlegar Campus. Lund has fond memories of growing up off the beaten path. The three-year Rural Pre-Medicine Program launched Graduating with a small high school class in 1981, in September with its first cohort of 17 eager students. Lund headed off to the University of Victoria to pursue an With passionate mentors and dedicated instructors, the undergraduate degree in chemistry. program aims to build a foundation of experience and “I wanted to figure out why things work the way they knowledge students will need to prepare for entrance do,” Lund says of her passion for science. into medical school. “I thought to get down to a smaller and “If you come from a rural area, you If you want to smaller level would help explain what was are among those most likely to go back populate the rural happening on an atomic scale. The reason to a rural area,” says Rural Pre-Medicine behind what you see… the reason ice floats. Program Coordinator Elizabeth Lund. areas with physicians, All those questions you have when you are “If you want to populate the rural areas you need to provide a kid and you are curious; this was one way with physicians, you need to provide the the proper education to answer those questions.” proper education to students who live After earning her BSc, Lund continued in rural areas and have a strong desire to to students who live in on to a PhD in Chemistry in the 1990s when get into medical school.” rural areas and have women at that level were in the distinct The curriculum in the Rural Prea strong desire to get minority. Her education included postMedicine Program weaves together doctoral fellowships with a pharmaceutical courses tailored to rural medicine with into medical school. company in Vancouver and at the University courses recommended for the Medical ELIZABETH LUND, of British Columbia. College Admissions Test (MCAT). Extra RURAL PRE-MEDICINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SELKIRK COLLEGE Just as Lund’s career in science was training in skills such as mediation hitting its stride, she took a sudden break. and conflict resolution, leadership, In grad school she began to explore Buddhism and while communication and interprofessional skills, small business working in Vancouver, Lund met two senior monks at a tiny training and MCAT preparation supports students’ futures forest monastery in Birken, north of Whistler. as physicians and their medical school applications. “I heard people talking about loving-kindness and “People understand that this is something that can meditation, I wanted to learn more about it in order to form one piece of a really long term solution to a big survive the rigours of grad school,” Lund explains. “It fit really problem,” says Lund. “This is not a problem for doctors well and gave me a means of answering questions beyond or the government, really this is a problem in our society the physical world.” across Canada where there is a big difference between In 1996, Lund travelled to Thailand to become ordained rural and urban.” and spent 10 years in the remote northern area of the country as a Therevadin Buddhist Nun. Returning to Canada A Deep Understanding of Rural Life in 2006 to help care for her elderly mother in Salmo, Lund Lund’s background is perfectly suited for spearheading the began teaching at Selkirk College. effort to help populate small town medical clinics and rural

Finding Solutions to the Rural Doctor Crisis

Helping Solve the Problem of a Growing Need The mounting challenges with health care in rural Canada have gained traction in the media over the last few years. With shrinking government budgets, an aging population and societal shifts forming the basis of these struggles, more attention has been focussed on the gap between urban and rural. Three years ago, Lund and her colleagues in the Selkirk College School of University Arts & Sciences were looking for ways to bolster second year sciences at the Castlegar Campus. A story on CBC radio about the doctor shortage in rural British Columbia triggered the idea for a program that would help address the need with homegrown solutions. Lund was charged with putting together the proposal and soliciting support. For almost two years Lund put her skills in research and passion for education to the test as she approached senior levels of government, the Doctors of BC, local physicians, the University of British Columbia and anybody else that would listen. “There was a lot of pounding the pavement… I had to become a salesperson,” she says. “That’s the last thing I thought I would ever do, but I was selling something that I totally believe in. It ceases to be selling and becomes talking to people to let them know what we want to do.”

The First Cohort a Brilliant Example of What is Possible On a sunny late-September afternoon in Castlegar, Selkirk College administration joined representatives from the Doctors of BC, the Ministry of Health and health care professionals from around the Kootenay region for a special reception to welcome the first Rural Pre-Medicine cohort to the program. With a class made up of diverse backgrounds that range from recent high school grads to single mothers who have been away from post-secondary for more than a decade, there was a buzz in the air. “I have a vision of some of the graduates of this program not only making it into medical school, but also being really grounded and solid people,” said Trail Regional Hospital physician Dr. Blair Stanley, chair of the program’s advisory committee. “Not only because of their rural roots, but because of some of the learnings they will have had in this unique program. They will bring that groundedness and can bring that awareness into their clinical setting when they are looking after patients. I think that will be a magical connection that they will have with patients and the work they do.”

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Alicia Pongracz (left) and Jaeger Nickson (top right) are students in the first Rural Pre-Medicine Program cohort that is diligently building skills on the Castlegar Campus. With a diverse background and intimate understanding of the challenges faced by students in smaller communities, Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator Elizabeth Lund (bottom right) is the motivating presence behind Selkirk College’s push to bolster the numbers of rural doctors.

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A visit to a Friday afternoon chemistry lab is further proof that the cohort model and small classroom environment is already paying dividends. Three months into their education journey at Selkirk College, students work together with a spirit more often found with the cohesiveness of a sports team rather than the individualistic competitive pursuit of entrance into medical school. “You can see already that the students in this program are going do something and they are going to do something great… It’s already a success,” says Lund. “I’m really proud of these students and very excited about the opportunities for them in the future. Whether they end up choosing medicine or another health field or something else completely different in science, this is where it starts.”

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I have a vision of some of the graduates of this program not only making it into medical school, but also being really grounded and solid people. DR. BLAIR STANLEY, TRAIL REGIONAL HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN, CHAIR OF THE RURAL PRE-MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

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The Nelson Leafs reclaimed sole spot in first place by defeating the Spokane Braves 5-1 on Tuesday night. The host Leafs were in complete control of the game, scoring five straight goals on the night. Aaron Dunlap opened the scoring for Nelson in the first period. In the second, the Leafs added three more goals — from Austin Lindsay, Michael Crawford and Darnel St. Pierre — to take a commanding 4-0 lead into the third. Newcomer Joel Hubert, who was playing in his third game as a Leaf, added another marker in the third. Tanner Stolz broke Nelson goalie Joey Karrer’s shutout bid by scoring with less than three minutes to go in the game. Karrer stopped 22 of 23 shots he faced while Braves goalie Jon Manlow saved 32 of 37 shots faced. After the game, Hubert, a newcomer to the Leafs who was playing in only his third game with the club, said it was a great team effort. He joined the Leafs after playing with Columbia Valley and said he’s starting to feel more comfortable with his new teammates. “I was feeling kind of nervous at first, but things are good now.”

He said there is a big difference in the atmosphere in Nelson. “It’s a lot better here, everyone’s happy because we are winning lots.” Head coach Dave McLellan praised Hubert for his strong play on the night. “It’s always great to see new guys come in and play well,” said the coach. “Tonight was his best game of the games he’s played. He’s getting comfortable and I think the best thing we’ve done is allowed him to play.” McLellan admitted, however, that they’ve had no choice but to give Hubert extra playing time, considering the squad has so many injuries on defence. “Hey we’re the best team in the league with just three defencemen,” he joked. Overall, the coach said it was a dominant performance by his squad. “I think we carried the play throughout the whole game. What I look for is little things. Our defensive awareness throughout the whole game was strong. We controlled the neutral zone and at this stage of the year, the better we get at that, the happier I am,” said McLellan. Nelson now plays three straight road games before returning home to the Nelson and District Community Complex on December 13 for a rematch against the Spokane Braves. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

Nelson Leafs forward Michael Crawford tries to put the puck past Spokane Braves goaltender Jon Manlow during Tuesday night action at the NDCC. The Leafs won the game 5-1. Kevin Mills photo

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The Whitecaps Kootenay Academy U16 and U17 girls played at the Star Fire Showcase Submitted photo soccer tournament in Seattle last weekend.

The Whitecaps Kootenay Academy U16 and U17 girls soccer squads didn’t win a single game during their stop in Seattle on the weekend. And Brett Adams couldn’t be prouder. Adams, the regional head coach of the academy said the squads held their own against the toughest competition they’ve ever faced. “To take a team that’s only been formed in the last month or so, to a tournament of the magnitude of the Seattle Showcase and to go there and compete with some of the best players in our province and in Washington is just unbelievable.”

The fact that every game was competitive is even more impressive considering both squads were mostly comprised of under age players. Adams said the U16 team was made up of U14 and U15 players while the U17 squad consisted of U15 and U16 players. “It just shows you how well we did for them to be able to go and compete and play a couple of age groups up,” said Adams. The purpose of the Seattle event is to showcase players talents for university scouts and coaches. “My job is to be able to speak to the scouts and link the girls and the scouts together if they are interested in one of our players,” said Adams.

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He explained that not every player will get attention from the schools they want to go to but the fact remains that they are playing at the event in an attempt to get noticed. “If they do catch the eye, there’s a potential they could go to a university that they didn’t even think about which is a great thing really.” He said he’s “pretty sure” that some of the 17 year olds will have “got some interest going.” As for the program itself, Adams said it may be a long term vision, but he couldn’t be happier with where they are now adding they have come a long way in a short space of time. “The goal for me is to get us to compete with anybody.”

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Mt. Sentinel’s Wildcats girls volleyball team took the bronze medal at the 2014 Single “A” Girls Provincial Championships at Kelowna’s Immaculata Catholic High School last weekend. “For the most part we are a very skilled team, but against the best teams we rely on our serving,” said Wildcats coach Joe Moreira. “We have been considered an exceptional serving team all season. When we played Immaculata (the eventual tournament champions) we served at our best. Immaculata is a very tall team and without good serving we could not compete with them at the net.” The tournament began with three “very exciting” round robin matches on Thursday. The Wildcats lost two games to one to Langley Christian (15-13 in the 3rd) before winning two straight, 2-1 over Immaculata (15-13 in the third) and 2-1 win against Southridge (also 15-13 in the third game) On Friday Mt. Sentinel won matches against Ebenezer and Cedars advancing them into the semifinals. In the semifinal, Wildcats lost to Langley Christian due to inconsistent serving. “Our semifinal against Langley was not our best (inconsistent serving) and a disappointing reluctance to stay aggressive, ” said Moreira. However, he gave Langley credit saying, “They deserved the win.” The Wildcats finished third on Satur-

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The Nelson Star is pleased to continue this column to recognize the many volunteers in our community who go above and beyond to help others. The individuals we profile are selected by a committee outside the newspaper based on set criteria. For example, the person must be

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volunteering over the long term, and mustn’t be paid for the work. If you’d like to nominate somebody for consideration by the Above and Beyond committee email their name and why they deserve recognition to: publisher@nelsonstar.com.

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arvey and Bette Craig are local volunteers who have gone above and beyond with almost a quarter century of service in the community of Nelson. “This retired couple goes out of their way to give back to the people of Nelson in so many ways,” said Marnie Lehr, who nominated the couple. “Harvey volunteers at various hockey events and is heavily involved with the referees. A few months back he and Betty were at Safeway selling Kootenay Coupon Books for yet another organization. They are true treasures!” Harvey’s list of volunteer efforts reads like a resume full of experience ranging from coaching and refereeing youth soccer and minor hockey to helping the Red Cross and Telus Community Ambassadors. He said he originally got involved with the sports because their son was playing, but he continued to volunteer for a total of 23 years and played hockey until he was in his late 60s. Since retiring in 1999, he figures he has volunteered well over 200 hours a year. Bette has volunteered at South Nelson Elementary School’s kindergarten through the Seniors Coordinating Society for several years. She has provided some amazing craft ideas for students and their parents.

“I started because my kids were going to school there,” said Bette. “They moved on but I stayed.” She also makes an assortment of crafts at the Wildflower School one morning a week. They made poppies for Remembrance day and will soon be making snowmen. Harvey assists with craft projects for wife’s volunteer work too. She has also volunteered for many Nelson Rhythm Ropers events during the provincials and fundraisers which she was involved with due to grandchildren’s involvement in the sport. She volunteers “because the community has been good to us.” “If everyone volunteers a little bit, no one would have to volunteer a lot,” she said. Bette worked for 30 years at Mount St. Francis, one of two private extended care hospitals in Nelson, the other being Willowhaven. The Willowhaven Hospital Auxiliary wanted their money to carry on helping seniors so they asked some of the nurses working at Mount St. Francis to put the money to this so Bette and a group of mostly retired nurses formed FONE. Bette retired in 2000 and has been the president of FONE (Friends of Nelson Elders) since it began in 2005. “So we started working in the community rather than in facilities,” said Bette. The organization funds different programs for seniors and they have

partnered with Osprey Foundation last year to receive $75,000 over three years to help FONE projects and services. “We handle smaller projects like the breakfast program at The Salvation Army and we’ve supported SEEDS.” During the last year, grants totalling some $15,000 provided funding to the Women’s Centre, Mountain Lakes, Jubilee Manor, Broader Horizons, the Nelson Library and the Seniors Coordinating Society for a variety of programs. Harvey helps with the computer tasks for FONE, something Bette said is not her strong suit but is needed today. They both volunteer with Telus Community Ambassadors of which Harvey is the treasurer. He said Telus provides schools supplies and the volunteers provide the labour to divide the bulk school supplies into each backpack which are distributed to school districts as far away as Grand Forks. The list of assistance goes on to providing baby bags at the hospital and hygiene bags at The Salvation Army and Stepping Stones. They raise money with garage sales for a new L.V. Roger scholarship and spend a day of service at wherever the project is every year such as Habitat for Humanity, MS BIKE and Meals on Wheels. They have both helped with the Canadian Red Cross medical equipment loan service for 21 years.

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Selkirk Gala The annual Selkirk College Gala took place at Nelson’s Mary Hall last week with 200 college supporters coming out for a wonderful evening of food, friends and music. The student showcase had the theme of Partnerships in Community and raised money for a number of different programs including the Selkirk Saints Men’s hockey team. The fabulous three-course meal was prepared by second-year students in the Professional Cook Program and served by the students in the Resort & Hotel Management Program. The evening was capped by music performed by students in the Contemporary Music & Technology Program.

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Season of living generously When journalist Lawrence Scanlan took his “radical sabbatical”—jumping into volunteerism with both feet—he hoped to do good, learn more, tackle some questions, and write a book about it. A Year of Living Generously: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Philanthropy, published in 2010, is the result. As the book reveals, giving to good causes is not always straightforward. There are political and ethical questions; there are the sharp distinctions of have and have-not; there is charitable tourism, slacktivism, agenda-driven activism, and the ever-present question of whether well-meaning volunteers are unburdening governments who should themselves be sitting up and saying “wait a minute.” And there is goodwill. Scanlan’s journey took him into prisons, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. It took him to an HIV/AIDS centre in Costa Rica, a First Nations reserve in Ontario, and a women’s radio station in Senegal. It took him more places than it takes most of us, who drop a 20 in the Salvation Army kettle, donate a coat at Valhalla Pure, call in our donation to CBC Food Bank Day (today!), serve up the soup at Our Daily Bread, or help a senior shovel her driveway. Which is not to say that these small things are not important. Few of us could take a year off work, and almost all of us find time in our lives to contribute in our communities and in the world. And that’s great. “What does one do in the face of suffering and need?” asks Scanlan. “All I know is this: what one should not do, is nothing.” And so we are all fervently and to the best of our abilities not doing nothing — and the good thing is, it all adds up. To that end, the library is holding its third annual Fines for Food day on Monday, December 8. All proceeds from over-

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due fines paid that day (feel free to round it up!) will benefit the Nelson Food Cupboard. Who knew you could feel warm and fuzzy while paying up for The Tale of Mrs. Tiggywinkle, lost for 107 days down the side of the couch? In partnership with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Nelson Star, the Library is also collecting books for kids for the Nelson Food Cupboard’s Holiday Hampers. “A Book Under Every Tree” seeks new or new-looking books for kids (new born to age 15) to be dropped off at the Library, The Learning Centre on the lower level of City Hall, or the Nelson Star office by Thursday, December 11. Feeding bellies and feeding minds seem like good causes to me. The Nelson Food Cupboard feeds hundreds of individuals and families every month who have trouble making ends meet — more than 13,000 visits last year. A quarter of the people who access the Food Cupboard are children, and 38 per cent have a disability. Almost all live in Nelson, and close to half have lived here for more than a decade. It’s interesting to me that the first Cana-

dian food bank was established as recently as 1981. It’s too easy to think they have been with us forever. It brings to mind Scanlan’s questions about philanthropy and responsibility, and yet people must be fed. The questions raised in A Year of Living Dangerously are thoughtful, and sometimes uncomfortable, and that’s good. We should be thoughtful as we move through the world. I don’t have all the answers, but I’ll do my best to do my part—in this season, and all year long — which is the best any of us can do. In the end, it comes down to goodwill, and if we have that we are rich indeed. — Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.

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Glen Allen BAILIE September 17th, 1936November 30th, 2014 The family of Glen Bailie sadly announces his passing. Glen passed away at the Penticton Regional Hospital early Sunday morning (November 30). Glen is survived by and will be very missed by his beloved wife Anne Bailie, his children Dave Bailie (Tracy), Mike Bailie, Geoff Bailie, Norm Bailie (Bonnie) and his grandchildren, Sean Bailie (Alyse), Aaron Bailie (Marissa), Ceilidh-Anne Bailie, MarkieMay Bailie, Jarrod Bailie, Ethan Bailie and Megan Bailie. He will also be deeply missed by all of his nieces and nephews. Glen was a loving, kind and giving man who was incredibly proud of his family. In there younger years Glen and Anne became very involved in square dancing and it became a life long passion for them. Glen went on to become an active square dance caller in the Kootenays where he made many life long friends. When Glen and Anne moved to the Okanagan in 1998, Glen continued to be an active member of the square dance community and eventually started teaching it in the elementary schools. Glen’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at Penticton Regional Hospital for their amazing support and care of Glen during his last days. A service for Glen will be planned for the spring. In lieu of flowers Glen’s family would like to ask that donations be made to either Parkinson’s Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.

Dorothy West 2014 that played for their own enjoyment. Dorothy was an active sports fan. Hockey was important to her but curling was really a focus. It was most exciting for her when her niece Shannon was in the Olympics.

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BLACK, Larry George

Larry passed away peacefully on December 1st, 2014 in Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 66. He is survived by Gay, his loving wife of 48 years; two daughters, Lonnie (Rob) Revell and Lorrie (Graham) Kowalski; one son, Kevin (Kelly), all of Vernon; five grandchildren: Liam, Logan, Livia, Kaden, and Kael; his mother, Marcelle Black of Vernon; two sisters, Charlene (Norm) DeGirolamo of Richmond, and Lorraine (Barry) James of Vernon; his Auntie Grace (Gordon) Morris of Kelowna; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his father, Irwin, in 1985. Larry’s passion in life was hockey, he lived and dreamt it. From his early years playing minor hockey to playing for the Trail Jr. Smokeaters and the Revelstoke Selkirks. He then went on to coaching minor hockey in Revelstoke winning several Provincial Championships. After the Minor Hockey years he went on to coach the Revelstoke Merchants Sr. Men’s Hockey Team to a Coy Cup Championship in 1990-91. He was the GM of the Revelstoke Grizzlies for 7 years, winning the League Championship in 1997-98. Larry was then hired by the Vernon Vipers as a Scout, eventually becoming the Head Scout. He helped the Vipers achieve 2 National Championships, narrowly missing out on a third Championship. He loved the team and all the players that came and went, creating many lasting friendships. After 11 years with the Vipers, he moved on to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks as Assistant GM and Head Scout to again work with his good friend Troy Mick. The highlight of his hockey days was coaching the Midget Tier 2 Vipers last year. He truly cared for each and every player on this team including his 2 grandsons who were on the team. His son and son-in-law helped coach the team, creating a very special year of hockey memories. Larry’s grandchildren were the highlight of his life, watching them play hockey, lacrosse and soccer brought him great pride and joy. Larry lived life large and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kidsport, c/o Recreation Service, 3310 37th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 2Y5. The Celebration of Life Service for Larry will be held in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

Irene Elizabeth Pickard nee Gorrie passed away peacefully at age 88 in Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson B.C. on Saturday November 29, 2014. Irene was born in Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Scotland on November 2, 1926. Irene was the eldest daughter of John Gillespie Gorrie and Elizabeth McKenzie McCowatt, both of Barrhead Scotland. Irene became a WWII bride in her hometown, marrying her handsome soldier, Leslie Gordon Pickard, on August 18, 1945, and travelled back to Canada with Gordon to reside in Nelson and surrounding areas to start their new family. They travelled and lived in Europe during Gordon’s service in the RCAF. Both were very involved in Scouting since an early age and continued as Scout leaders for many years. Irene helped many others with her nursing efforts during these times. Irene is missed dearly and survived by; son Bruce Allan Pickard (Brenda Matheson), granddaughter Krystal Mae Fisher nee Pickard (Nick), great grandson Tristan Joshua Pickard, grandson Bruce Allan Pickard, son John Martin Pickard (Marla Ann Gatz) granddaughter Tanya Marie (Athena) Pickard, son Kevin Douglas Pickard (Kim Margaret Harley) grandsons Michael Wayne Pickard, Jason Timms (Lynn Bourassa), David Allan Pickard (Tasha Buyzat) granddaughter’s Sydney Marie, Paysley Elizabeth, daughter Gina Marie Pickard (Woody Dereck Hartung), grandson Kane Gordon Pickard (Sage Cameron) and her loyal companion Cymba Hamish Pickard. Irene is pre -deceased by her husband, Leslie Gordon Pickard and her son Wayne Leslie Pickard (Pam Snaith(Kellan)), great grand daughter Tyra, granddaughter Candace Dickenson nee Pickard (Ryan Dickenson), great granddaughter Shinesta Christie Taylor McKenzie, great grandsons Kolbie David and Kaiden Richard, granddaughter Amanda Witts nee Pickard (Kenji Witts), great granddaughter’s Kyler Lynn and Miyoko Leslie, great grandson Cameron Wayne, grandson Christopher Lee Pickard (Michelle Beedle -Pickard), granddaughter’s Natalya and Jordan, grandson Jeff Dubeau and her siblings: James Douglas Gorrie (Margaret Smart), William Martin Gorrie (Jean McCready), Elma Andrina Gorrie (John) Jack Stewart Paterson), Evelyn Jessie Gorrie (passed on at 6 wks of age), John Ross Gorrie (Bettty McQuarter), Robert Fraser Gorrie (Muriel) Allan McKenzie Gorrie (Janet Drummond), Ronald Gillespie Gorrie ( Belle Mannion) Edith Helen Gorrie (Douglas John Miller), Eric Taylor Gorrie (Ruth Osberg), Ernest Kirk Gorrie (Sandra), Ethel Martha Gorrie (Douglas Hugh Young). The Family would like to thank the Dr’s and nurses who looked after Irene while she was in their care. A memorial will be held at her home in the yard and gardens she loved in the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made in Irene’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Assciation, PO Box 26331 Stn Brm B, Toronto M7Y 4R1. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Dorothy was born Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 1930 during the depression. Her family moved to Pelly, Saskatchewan in 1935 in search of better farmland. Dorothy spoke of the challenges of that time but more often of the fun of skating parties and hockey games attended by many of the community in the Getty’s ice rink in the yard. Dorothy started her 40 year teaching career in Belleau Brook School north of Pelly at age 17. A summer of “Normal school” was her only preparation for her position as a one room school house teacher. She married Keith West, a close neighbor from Maloneck when she was 19. She passed away on their 65th anniversary. Dorothy was adventurous. She moved from the farm to Port Alberni in 1956 to start a new life. Keith and Dorothy has long careers there that provided them with a comfortable life. They had a lovely acreage that allowed them to garden and putter around in a more temperate climate than the prairies. There were regular trips back to the prairies to see family and friends. They were able to retire while they were both healthy and then to travel extensively. There were many winters in Palm Springs with travels across Canada and the US. They were also lucky enough travel to Hawaii, Mexico Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Dorothy was always an early adopter of new technology; movie cameras, microwaves, computers, digital cameras. She was unafraid of new challenges. Dorothy sang while playing the guitar and organ for her school children. She was also part of a neighborhood group of musicians

Dorothy’s later life was committed to caring for her husband Keith. Caring for him at home by herself for many years and then with caregivers in the home for several more. This loyalty dominated the last 15 years of her life. She kept him out of formalized care until her own physical health was compromised. Their daughter Wendy and her husband Mike, strongly encouraged Dorothy to move to Nelson BC so they could provide more support. Keith continues to live comfortably in a nursing home, responding to the positive faces he no longer knows. Dorothy’s strong will was apparent throughout her life. The nurses and care providers in Nelson, Trail, Kelowna and Mountain lakes have all used the same descriptor: feisty. She faced her medical challenges bravely through many hospital stays and doctor appointments until the eve of her 65th anniversary. We will miss her. She is survived by her husband Keith, her son Richard (Susan) and their children Kathryn, Sarah and Robert of Redwater Alberta: Daughter Wendy West (Mike Reichardt) Siblings Tom Getty (Mabel) Hewitt Getty (Irene) Shirley Spratt and Donna Johnson (Ron). She was predeceased by her parents Julian and Kinney Getty of Pelly, Saskatchewan. The West family would like to thank the people who supported her through her medical challenges these past few years: Dr. DeKoker, Dr. Van Der Vyver, Dr. Malpass, the excellent Nelson hospital staff and of course the staff of Mountain Lake Assisted Living program. Dorothy’s ashes will be buried with her family in the Maloneck cemetery north of Pelly, Saskatchewan on a sunny day next summer. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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What does Jesus have to say about economics? The answer to this question, quoting Jacob Marley when responding to Scrooge, is “Much!” Charles Dickens addressed poverty, homelessness and the class difference in Victorian England. His book A Christmas Carol had a lot to say about transforming the economic system of his day. Likewise, Jesus had a lot to say about economics and the systems that exploit the poor and reward the rich. Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God but I like the Commonwealth of God as a translation of the original Greek phrase. The idea of Commonwealth is that wealth is shared in common. A week ago Black Friday dominated the news. Interestingly, commentators told us that the savings were not as huge as advertised; apparently, many companies jacked up their base prices and confused consumers into thinking they were saving a bundle. Black Friday was all about self indulgence and consumption. There were local alternatives to Black Friday. Last Friday Nelson Seventh-Day was a day to buy local. Saturday was customer appreciation day. And internationally, this past Tuesday was “Giving Adventist Church Tuesday.” These are concepts that help to build local comRides Sabbath (Saturday) Services available! munities and stress the importance of “loving our neighPlease 10 am Bible study/discussion join bour.” 11 am Worship Service us at Nelson Christian Science Society Based on the 1502 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Granite Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays teachings of JeRoad Sunday Service in Balfour “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, sus about mon9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 ey and unjust www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 For information 250-229-5237 systems, the theory of Grace Economics GATHERING THIS SUNDAY CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE has been put DECEMBER 7TH 10AM 813 Ward Street 352-7131 forward: all 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our people have a potluck brunch. Sunday Mass Times: right to an inAll welcome. • Saturday 7:00pm come; health • Sunday 8:30 am Displaced rhythms? and 10:30 am Come experience ours! and dental care Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send is provided for www.nelsonvineyard.com Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon all; all have a rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca Look for us on Facebook right to healthy food, clean waAnglican Church of Canada ter and shelter; Unity Centre St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral and the gap Ward & Silica, Nelson of the Kootenays between the Family Service & Eucharist Speaker – Ashley Torres Children’s Sunday School rich and the Sunday Service 10:30 a.m Topic: “Accessing Higher Energy poor is narrow. St. Michael & All Angels & Heart Opening” Grace economBusk Road, Balfour Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. ics teaches that 717 Vernon St. there is enough Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711 Sunday at 11 a.m. www.kokanee-parish.com wealth for all Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 ALL ARE WELCOME! to live healthy lives, but the distribution The Salvation Army needs transforNelson Community Church mation. Sunday Worship Service My underat 11:00 am standing of Jesus is that we Everyone is Welcome are called to be Your Pastors: “other-orientMajors Robin and Yvonne Borrows ed” and to work 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) to create communities where all have worth A Friendly Bible and dignity. Centre Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome David Boyd Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am Advent 2 ~ Expanding the Light Minister at Sermon: “A Joyful Christmas or a Christmas Remembered Concert Nelson United Blue Christmas” Friday, December 5, 7:00 pm Church 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______

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Eric Sinker from ViaSport, BC was the keynote speaker at the Nelson Sports Awards last week. Kevin Mills photo

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Physical Literacy At the recent Sports Awards event in Nelson, 70 plus people heard how they, their families and their community fit into the Canadian Sport for Life movement. Eric Sinker from ViaSport, BC and keynote speaker at the event, explained the impact this comprehensive model can have on the healthy active lifestyle recommended for all Canadians. From playground to podium the model ranges from infants to seniors with the Active for Life grass roots and/or high performance concept. Acquiring the skills and confidence to enjoy a wide range of sports and physical activities in a variety of environments is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Such is the definition of physical literacy. As in all skill development, literacy is built upon in stages. In math, Game On equations cannot be solved without learning multiplication first. In music, a grand opera cannot be written without an understanding of notes and scales beforehand. Likewise, a baseball player will not become a pitcher without first knowing to throw a ball with the opposite arm to leg (bilateral) movement. Developing a healthy lifestyle for a community is a multi-sector effort. Health, education, recreation and sport sectors work together to recognize the obvious crossovers and connections. Prevention of ill health through physical activity, sport and education (see Live 5-2-1-0 at www.live5210.ca) or the MEND program (available in Nelson) will improve health and reduce health care costs in the long run. Sinker aptly tied the efforts and dedication of the honoured volunteers at the awards to outcomes of those efforts over the years. “Without these enablers providing the opportunities for activity and bringing the sectors together for the common goal, the possibility of active for life wouldn’t exist” he said. He is absolutely right of course. Each honoured volunteer gave many years of dedication to their chosen sport. It may have been for their kids, themselves or their community. In any case, physical activity and healthy lifestyles were being forged – hopefully for life.

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Check this outâ&#x20AC;Ś 12.9% of NELSON STAR READERS will use some form of Childcare service in the next 12 months

10,900 pounds of poultry to be eaten

Drunk sent to camp December 23, 1914

Over five tons of poultry will be consumed by citizens of Nelson and the immediate vicinity during the Christmas and New Year festival seasons, according to the estimates of the butchers of the city who are busy catering to the trade. Over 700 turkeys it is estimated will be consumed during the festival week and about 650 geese, 500 ducks and 600 chickens are the estimated to satisfy the holiday needs and at the average weight for each variety of poultry, this works out to 10,900 pounds.

December 23, 1914

Dyytro Tychyj, the Austrian who has spent the past 35 days in the provincial jail on a charge of drunkenness and who prior to having been placed in jail threw taunts at the members of the Boy Scouts and at citizens engaged in reading the war bulletins in various sections of the city, was last night taken to the internment camp for alien enemies at Vernon.

December 25, 1914

With the long days of careful preparation and planning at the end Christmas 1914, has arrived, bringing with it to every home not only in Nelson but throughout Kootenay and Boundary a spirit of good cheer. Weeks of Christmas shopping closed last evening and the main streets of Nelson were thronged with crowds making their final purchases to bring gladness to the hearts of many. Yesterday proved a busy day for the members of the various charity and benevolent associations upon whose shoulders fell the task of providing for those families who through force of circumstances were unable to provide many of the necessities for a truly joyful and merry Christmas. All day long the women of the relief society were busy preparing 30 Christmas hampers that will provide good cheer to 96 residents. Each of the hampers contained such articles as potatoes, roast beef, suet, currants, raisons, and other materials necessary for the Christmas pudding, vegetables, oranges and fruit, cake, bread and jam. In their work they were assisted by the provincial police, who provided a dray which delivered most of the hampers.

THEIR average annual spend on Childcare is $12,023

December 26, 1914

While Christmas was observed outside the arenas of war yesterday with various degrees of festivity the battles continued to rage in France, in Belgium, in the portion of Germany which has been invaded by the French troops, in Galicia, in East Prussia and in Russia. Many must have hoped that the proposal for the declaration of a truce on Christmas day would meet with the approval of the belligerent nations but the successful conduct of the

Greg Scott

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Reasons to Think Local First 1. Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is Support your friends, neighbours and yourself. Invest in our community; help to create a stronger and healthier Nelson by keeping our money here. 2. What Goes Around Comes Around Two or three times as much money spent stays in the local economy when you buy goods and services from locally-owned businesses. 3. Community Sustainability Local stores help sustain vibrant, compact and walk-able downtown centres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which in turn are essential to reducing sprawl, vehicle use, habitat loss and pollution. 4. Keep Our Community Unique One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Nelson 5. Create Collective Prosperity Locally-owned businesses invest more in local labour, pay more local taxes, spend more time on community-based decisions and create local events. In doing so, they create more opportunity for all of us here in our community.

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6. Local Owners Care about Nelson Local business owners live in and love Nelson and area. They are less likely to leave and are more invested in the future of our whole community. 7. Give Back and Take Care Local business owners make more local purchases themselves. Locally-owned companies and employees are more likely to give to local charities.

FRIDAY, DEC 5, 2014 6:00 - 9:00 PM SATURDAY, DEC 6, 2014 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS, 606 VICTORIA ST Your search for the perfect one-of-a-kind treasure for under the tree is over. Join Kootenay Studio Arts alumni and current students at the Annual Winter Show & Sale to discover unique creations in ceramics, blacksmithing, jewelry and textiles. selkirk.ca/ksa

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Sled crashes into bricks, in 1914 Continued from Page 29

war allows for consideration of nothing – outside of the rules which civilized nations have laid down for belligerents to observe – but victory. Seldom can an armistice be granted without advantage to some one of the opposing armies. Where that advantage exists the general rule on the other side will naturally refuse to aid the enemy. Where none actually exists there is a fear that it might exist. That is why there have been few armistices of anything but a local nature in this war. There is no sentiment in modern warfare.

The very nature of war forbids it. Subject to the rules of the game it is the soldier’s duty to win and to beat the enemy as decisively as possible.

December 29, 1914

The most serious sleighing accident happening in the vicinity of Nelson for several seasons occurred yesterday afternoon in Fairview when a bob-sled carrying four boys crashed into a load of bricks at the corner of Nelson Avenue and Behnson Street, one of the lads sustaining compound fracture of the right thigh and another a fracture of the right arm. The lads were sledding on the side-

walk on the south side of Behnson and evidently thought the team which was drawing a heavy load of bricks, would clear the crossing before they reached it. The team was across the sidewalk, as was the greater part of the wagon, when the sled came to the crossing, but instead of turning to the right, which would have carried the occupants to safety, the sled veered to the left and crashed into the horses at a fairly high rate of speed, frightening the animals so that they sprang forward in spite of all the driver could do to hold them back, and drew the heavy load of bricks over the boys, who were piled in a heap.

Kaslo man receives prestigious RJ award Larry Moore of Kaslo was presented the prestigious National Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award from the Correctional Service of Canada in November, at the National Restorative Justice Symposium held in Banff Alberta. This award recognizes Canadians who have demonstrated, through their work or lifestyle, ways of transforming human relationships, by enabling and promoting communication and healing between people in conflict, be they victims, offenders, colleagues, families or neighbours. In presenting the award, assistant commisoner of communicatons and engagement for the Correctional Service of Canada Scott Harris said “Larry is truly a person who seeks justice? He is perpetually looking for a better experience of justice in whatever he does. He is not afraid to speak what needs to be spoken. It is his tenacity, his persistence and his true sense of right and wrong and respect for humanity that leads him into what he does. And it is a reflection of that spirit that brought him here today.” “I am very honoured and humbled to be acknowledged by my peers and the Correctional Service of Canada,” said Moore. “I didn’t do any of it by myself. It takes a network of compassionate beings to create a ripple effect.”

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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

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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

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Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Donation to the arts When photographer Ryan Oakley launched a kickstarter campaign to help fund his bookÂ Humans of Nelson, he promised that a dollar from every pre-sold copy would benefit Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oxygen Art Centre. Last week Miriam Needoba (left) of Oxygen accepted a cheque for $314 from Oakley.

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