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or defeating a three-term incumbent to become Nelson’s first female mayor, the Star has named Deb Kozak its 2014 Newsmaker of the Year. As she was sworn in last month, Kozak said it was “no small thing to be the first woman elected mayor in 117 years” and that she “felt the weight of the chain of office” on her shoulders — similar to what Annie Garland Foster must have felt when she became the first woman elected to city council in 1920. Kozak, a popular city councillor first elected in 2005, had long been rumored to be mulling a run for mayor before she finally confirmed it in September. “I’m really relieved that I’ve come to a decision, because I’ve wrestled with it for months,” she said. “It’s time. I’ve been on council nine years and I thought ‘throw your hat in.’” Kozak, 60, moved to Nelson from her native Saskatchewan when her husband Peter was offered a job in the area. Continued on Page 22

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The woman who nearly killed Nelsonite Pat Henman and her daughter Maia Vezina in a headon collision 18 months ago has received a 2½-year prison sentence. And though Henman’s family is relieved that the trial has concluded, her husband Larry Vezina has concerns about the leniency of the sentence and whether or not there’s danger of a repeat offence. Henman and Vezina were in attendance at the Cranbrook courtroom on Christmas Eve as Shara Bakos received a twoyear prison sentence, with an additional six months for driving while prohibited. She pled guilty to those charges on September 8. Bakos also received an eightyear driving prohibition that started the day the sentence was passed down. The Crown asked that her DNA be taken and kept on record. The outcome was a disappointment to Larry, who was anticipating a harsher sentence. He noted that Bakos could have received a 10-year sentence, though the prosecution only asked for three and a half years. “Back on December 8, the judge spoke at length about how (Bakos) got so intoxicated she had 18 tequilas that day, and she was on her way to pick up her two-year old son when she hit Pat and Maia,” Larry said. “Many people in the bar made it clear she was incapable of walking.” Larry noted Bakos was one day away from graduating from a court-mandated ICBC course addressing an earlier drunk driving offence when the crash involving his family occurred. “I almost fell on the floor,”

Nelson singer Pat Henman was in court with her family on Christmas Eve to learn the final sentence for Shara Bakos, the woman who caused the accident that nearly killed Henman and her daughter. She is seen here enjoying the holidays with her husband Larry Vezina. Will Johnson photo

Larry said, describing how he felt when that fact was shared in court. “I found it wild. She said she’s now a completely new woman, doing everything she can.” But Larry expressed incredulity that this is the case. The Crown prosecutor, Andrew Mayes of Cranbrook, told them it’s likely Bakos will receive parole within 10 months, once she’s served a third of her sentence. “The sentence is the sentence. I know Pat and Maia have their own thoughts. My own personal

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Year in Review National and international media attention

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Maclean’s magazine included Nelson on its list of ten Canadian places to see in 2014, calling it a “modern-day hippie sanctuary.” “The downtown strip offers local watering holes, the historic Hume Hotel, eccentric do-it-yourself stores and coffee shops for loitering,” the story read. “Nary a Tim Hortons nor any other franchise is in sight. “Visitors to Nelson are entranced by a modern-day hippie sanctuary. Some may see an idyllic mountain commune frozen in time by flower children, but the whole story is that Nelson has grown — and is growing — with its bohemian ideals embraced and fiercely protected.” The online version includes an assortment of photos and a 2½-minute video.

A website called the Great Canadian Bucket List named Nelson the best small town in BC and one of the best in Canada. It said “the town’s laid-back lifestyle, location and quality of life has transformed it into an important arts community — an escape for artists, writers and musicians.” It also noted that people here embrace all forms of spiritual practice, that organic food and farmers markets are plentiful, and that Nelson has a healthy outdoor lifestyle and “thriving music scene and coffee shop culture.”

casts a shadow that belies its diminutive size,” the story reads. Earning mentions: the jazz festival, the SS Moyie, village hall, the Langham Cultural Centre, the local bear population and a woman known as the Raven Lady who feeds ducks and ravens.

The New York Times devoted two full pages in its Sunday travel section to the ski scene in Nelson, Revelstoke, and Fernie.

A story in The Register-Guard of Eugene, Oregon branded Kaslo an “alpine nirvana.” The travel piece by John Gottberg Andreson said the Kootenay Lake village is “so much like the fictional Cicely, Alaska from the Northern Exposure television series, you’d swear the show must have been shot here.” Kaslo is a “cultural capital that

A two-page, 3,000-word feature in the New York Times’ Sunday travel section on BC’s Powder Highway mentioned Fernie, Revelstoke, and their ski hills, but gave special attention to Nelson and Whitewater. “Half the reason to come to visit the Kootenays is to hang out in Nelson, on the shores of Kootenay Lake — one of the most authentic mountain towns anywhere,” Christopher Solomon wrote. “On Baker Street, the main drag, ski and bike shops compete for square feet with stores selling ‘metaphysical tools.’ Yet these adrenaline hippies can ski deep powder way better than you can.” In addition to extolling the local ski scene, Solomon gave shout-outs to Oso Negro Coffee, All Seasons Cafe, and Bibo, plus Valhalla Mountain Touring. — Year in Review compiled by Greg Nesteroff with files from Kirsten Hildebrand, Tamara Hynd, Will Johnson, Kevin Mills, and Sam Van Schie

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Lost curling trophy comes home:

Speaking of mysterious metal objects, a Nelson curling trophy that vanished nearly 70 years ago was returned to the local club this year after turning up in a California flea market. The Imperial Corectal Trophy, donated by Imperial Optical Co., was supposed to be handed out annually during the Midsummer Bonspiel, but was only awarded twice, most recently to an Oshawa rink in 1946. What happened to it after that is unknown. A collector of old sports trophies found it at the Santa Monica Antique Mart in 2012 and inspired by the Olympics this year, offered to send it back to Nelson at his own expense. It’s now in the curling club’s trophy cabinet.

Nuclear waste for Salmo: Would

the old Jersey Emerald mine property near Salmo be a good place to store nuclear waste? A semi-retired physicist-engineer from Ontario thinks so. Dr. Charles Rhodes of Xylene Power Ltd. wrote on his company’s website that from a geophysical perspective, it would be “by far the best nuclear waste storage location in Canada.” However, regional director Hans Cunningham, in whose area the mine falls, reacted with amusement. “It just doesn’t make sense. It’s a wonderful rumor, but it’s really worth laughing at.”

Wrong Isis: The

owner of Isis Essentials and Erotica Shop on Ward Street in Nelson was astonished over backlash against her business name — thanks to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, otherwise known as ISIS, which was linked to a series of grisly crimes. As far as Valentina Fierro is concerned, however, Isis is the

TOP: Warren Moser has Steve Martin’s fire hydrant in his front yard. (Greg Nesteroff photo) MIDDLE: Valentina Fierro took some flak over the name of her store. (Tamara Hynd photo) RIGHT: Jim Lawrence snapped this incredible image. first mother goddess. “She’s the goddess of health and fertility and mothering. Of course I will not change my [store] name. It’s absolutely ridiculous. It’s an acronym that was claimed by the US media for an organization that I doubt calls themselves Isis, especially not in Arabic.”

Star(sicle) wars:

A Nelson businesswoman found herself with an unexpected fight over her frozen treat company. Unilever, the maker of Popsicles, threatened to oppose her Canadian trademark application for the name Starcicles. Too similar, they said, claiming exclusive rights to the suffix “sicle.” Rain Shields wasn’t interested in changing the name of her product, however. She and partner Daniel Carlson launched a protest website which included a song called Mr. Big Brand Bully.

Dorkmyer the grotesque: That’s

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The grizzly and the camera: Koote-

nay wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence has created some amazing images but the one he captured near Revelstoke this year of a grizzly peering through his tripod-mounted camera truly takes the prize. “He approached the camera cautiously, sniffing deeply, then stood up for a closer inspection,” Lawrence said. “For the longest time he studied the screen and buttons then with a huge longnailed paw gently tugged on the strap.” The weight of the lens caused the camera to pivot, which startled the bear, “at which point he kind of shrugged and went back fishing.” Lawrence posted his image of the moment on Facebook and it immediately went viral.

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mark the centennial of this north Kootenay Lake community’s mail service, three sets of commemorative stamps were unveiled at a celebration in October. Anyone who ever lived there was asked to submit images that represented the community, and then a vote was held for the top three. The favorites were a watercolor painting of the Argenta wharf by Phyllis Margolin, a hyper-realistic photo of Mount Willett by John Hawkins, and a photo of the road into Argenta by Charles Valentine.

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The First World War: The

first Kootenay contingent left Nelson in August 1914 to fight in the war to end all wars. The 100th anniversary was marked in part by the launch of a new book by Sylvia Crooks, Names on a Cenotaph: Kootenay Lake Men in World War I, which took a closer look at the local men who died on European battlefields. Her starting point was the 280 names on the Nelson cenotaph as well as memorials at Procter, Kaslo, and Boswell. “It’s a sad book, but important to remember these people — not just to pay tribute to the names but to the men themselves,” she says.

Empress of Ireland: On

May 29, 1914, this ocean liner collided with another ship in the St. Lawrence River and sank, taking more than 1,000 lives — Canada’s worst maritime disaster. Among the survivors were eightyear-old Florence Barbour and her rescuer Robert Crellin, both of Silverton. Florence’s father was killed in an accident a year earlier, while her mother and sister perished in the shipwreck. She badly wanted to be adopted by Crellin, whom she called Uncle Bob, and later to be buried next to him in New Denver, but neither of her wishes came true. She was raised in England and only returned to Silverton once.

Eric and Greta Smith: This

Nelson couple, formerly of Longbeach, marked their 70th wedding anniversary on March 23. They met on a blind date in England, while Eric was serving in the air force during the Second World War, and married in a small ceremony a year later. Greta later came to Canada on a ship full of war brides. “They have a practical, positive outlook on life,” daughter Daphne says. Asked the secret to their marriage’s success, Greta laughed: “Sheer determination. We never had any problems. We still get along all right.”

TOP: Helen Choquette, 89, the eldest member of the IODE’s Kokanee Chapter poses with Sharon Fletcher, 65, the youngest member. The IODE marked its centennial in Nelson in 2014. (Greg Nesteroff photo) ABOVE LEFT: Bob Crellin and Florence Barbour of Silverton survived the 1914 sinking of the Emperss of Ireland. (Bain News Service/Library of Congress) ABOVE RIGHT: Eric and Greta Smith of Nelson marked 70 years of wedded bliss. (Greg Nesteroff photo)

Class of ’54: The Nelson High

School grad class of 1954 — the second to last to graduate from the old school on Latimer Street — has met every five years for weekend-long reunions in Nelson since 1974. This year, about one-third of the class attended their 60-year reunion from across Canada and Washington state. A 65th reunion is planned for 2019.

Vogue Photographic: In

1954, Helmuth and Alice Mayrhofer bought a photographic studio on Ward Street in Nelson from Bill and Isabelle Ramsay. Although it later moved to Baker Street, it has been in the family ever since, now operated by second-youngest son Michael, who started in the business when he was 12, and his wife Gabi. Many other studios have come and gone in the time the Mayrhofers have been synonymous with Vogue. Michael chalks their success up to diversification — forever adapting to changing times and technology.

Silver King campus: Sel-

kirk College’s Rosemont complex opened in 1964 as the BC Vocational School, with a vision of expanding training opportunities in Nelson and beyond. It became part of Selkirk in 1975. During the last 50 years, the trades have remained the mainstay, but many other programs have been based out of the 35-acre campus, including nursing, ski resort op-

erations, hairdressing, cooking, and more. “It’s incredible to think about how students have enhanced their lives through education on that campus over the last 50 years,” said dean Kate Pelletier.

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the society that turned this Kaslo landmark into a cultural hub was born. The anniversary was celebrated at a gala celebration on the Thanksgiving weekend that reunited many of its founders. An exhibit detailed its transformation from a derelict rooming house into the gallery, theatre, museum, and studio space that thrives today. But it was the Langham’s use during the Second World War as an interment centre for Japanese Canadians that led a panel of judges to name it one of BC’s best buildings in a contest sponsored by the Architecture Foundation of BC. The Star is in the midst of a series probing its early history.

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My eight favourite stories of 2014

hen my colleague Greg Nesteroff asked me to compile a list of my favourite stories of 2014, I was initially stumped. I’ve been involved with so many eclectic, bizarre and fantastical stories in the last eight months at the Star that sometimes it seems impossible to keep track. But after spending a few hours spelunking through our archives and scrolling through the 4,000 photos I’ve taken since arriving in the Kootenays eight months ago, I finally whittled my list down to these eight personal faves. 8. Padma Viswanathan’s The Ever After of Ashwin Rao: During my first week at the Star, a copy of The Ever After of Ashwin Rao arrived on my desk. My co-worker Tamara Hynd quickly snatched it up (she was a fan of Padma Viswanathan’s earlier novel The Toss of a Lemon) but I scored the interview. “My first memories are of Nelson, and then we left, and so it has remained for me a place of romance in my imagination,” she told me.

Viswanathan’s novel is set in a fictional Nelson locale called Lohikarma, and features local landmarks such as the Big Orange Bridge and the man-sized gargoyle Dorkmyer on Front Street. The novel (which I’ve since read and loved) explores the inter-generational grief experienced by the families of those killed in the Air India terrorist attacks of 1985. It was eventually long-listed for the $100,000 Giller Prize.

7. Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque: Early in the summer I met a burlesque performer named Scarlet Mary Rose. She was throwing a pirate-themed party at Spiritbar, and during our interview she filled me in on the history of her art form. “Any time I’m taking off my clothes in front of an audience, I’m making a statement. And that statement is empowerment, freedom, liberation,” she told me, noting that she comes from a Doukhobor family. I learned that Scarlet was hosting a local “boob camp” for aspiring dancers, many of whom were ap-

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5. Nelson’s avian namesake: I’ll admit to initially having very little interest in the life of Nel and her nestmates, who were be-

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Tasting Institute of Chicago. One afternoon I drove out with Darby to meet the distillery’s owners, Kevin and Lora Goodwin. “We went against vodkas all over the world — Poland, Russia, the US,” Kevin told me. “I don’t think we realized how big of a competition it was at first.” After giving me a fascinating tour of the still and the grounds during which I took plentiful pictures, they offered me a taste of their awardwinning product Valhalla Vodka. “The North American palate is pretty boring. We buy vodka to mix with sugar and soda and all this stuff to cover up the taste of terrible vodka,” he told me. He did no such thing to our samples, which were exquisite and delicious. (This mostly has to do with the amazing local ingredients they use.) I now recommend it to everyone I meet.

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ing filmed via live webcam atop a power pole on Highway 3A. Darby would routinely tell me how the chicks were doing, and pointed out the massive social media audience the little family was accumulating Then something dramatic happened. Nelson (our avian namesake) went missing. It was days before we learned his fate: a collision with a high voltage line had electrocuted him on his way to delivering food to the nest. A rainbow trout was still in his claws when they discovered the corpse days later. Let’s not fixate too long on the tragic death of the first two chicks. The stories I wrote during that period were not fun. But then came the good news. The last remaining chick was being flown to the coast for rehabilitation. I was there the day fledgling Nel was re-released into the wild in Kokanee Glacier Park. (It was my day off, but there was no way I was going to miss the chance to see her in person.) I was really worried my shutter Continued on Page 8

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SLUGS: To whoever let their dog roam onto our deck and eat all our Christmas cookies. Please keep an eye on them next time! We weren’t happy to find the containers empty and we worked hard on them amongst busy schedules. HUGS: To the three guys that helped us get our car unstuck on Kokanee Glacier Road. We really, really appreciated your help. HUGS: To the couple that unexpectedly asked me to ski with them near Hummingbird Pass. I really appreciated the invite. Thank you. HUGS: To the woman behind me in line at the mall who paid for my purchase when the store couldn’t process my debit card. It helped out this single mom more than you know. Thank you for your kindness. SLUGS: To all those people who brag about what they got for Christmas. I’m glad you had a nice holiday, but some of us can’t afford the exorbitant presents that you are bragging about. Your boasting just makes us feel worse.

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Continued from Page 6 speed wouldn’t be fast enough to get a good shot of her mid-flight. I ended up compressing the shutter button as I heard a swish of feathers, and miraculously I captured her at the exact moment she erupted from her kennel, wings spread. We ran that photo on the front page of the Star a few days later. It’s my proudest accomplishment of the year.

4. Obsidian, the pirate ship: As soon as I moved to Nelson, I made it a priority to track down the owner of Kootenay Lake’s comically small pirate schooner Obsidian. It took me three months, but finally captain Gary Ramsbottom got a hold of me via Facebook. He was raising the masts on a Sunday evening with his son Lucas and wondered if I wanted to tag along. As it turned out, the endeavour took about 45 minutes. The whole time I was interviewing Gary, a cigar dangled from his lips precariously. “Nelson is the only place I’ve ever felt like I’m home and I don’t need to go anywhere else. I’m happy here and doing stuff like this makes me happier,” he said. After the masts were raised, Gary and his friends took me on a threehour speedboat tour of the lake. He regaled me with incredible stories about the pirate ship, pointed out ancient pictographs on the cliff walls, and expounded on his passion for piracy. “I came to the conclusion, after much thought and many years, that I am a pirate. But I’m a nice pirate. I mean, one day I got a beer off a guy with a fake gun at a party, but that’s about the extent of my pillaging.” 3. Dorkmyer, the Front Street grotesque: After my success at tracking down Obsidian’s owner, and having heard about the couple responsible for the man-sized gargoyle on Front Street from Padma Viswanathan, I decided to just knock on the door and ask what was up. As it turned out, I’d been using the wrong word. When owner Mike Hames took me out on the roof to see Dorkmyer up close, he pointed out that technically he’s a grotesque. “I’d always wanted something on top of the turret there,” the 66-year-old retired architect told me. “I had a piece of aluminum flashing, which was a little under-

Reporter Will Johnson poses beside Dorkmyer, the Front Street grotesque. Mike Hames photo

stated, I thought. I wanted something people would laugh at, enjoy. I never thought about the implications of dressing him up for occasions, but that worked out great.” He was thrilled the sculpture, created by artist John McKinnon in 2011, had been immortalized in a book. While I was visiting him, he also took me on an extensive tour of the rest of his house. With hidden doors, multi-storey waterfalls and art on every wall, it was definitely the coolest house I’ve ever been inside. “I finally made something worthy to set John’s art on,” he said. 2. Imaginarium and the Samurai Fox: Oxygen Art Centre’s Imaginarium exhibit was a little hard for me to wrap my head around at first. There were six artists involved, all of whom had been given free reign to do literally whatever they want wherever they want inside. “Does that mean you can paint on the roof?” I asked Sergio Santos. “Of course,” he replied, clambering up a ladder. Without pausing, he started the scribbled outline of a pink man on the ceiling. During my interview with four of the artists: Sergio, his wife Amber, Chelsey Freyta and Coleman Webb, I got a kick out of their unique approach to art. (I didn’t get to meet the other two artists, Bryn Stevenson and Tanya Pixie Johnson.) Sergio probably said it best when he gestured at the grey walls of the alley surrounding us. “Between you and me, grey, it’s depressing. I don’t want people to see grey walls. I want them to see colour. We paint on the wall because that thing represents something to us. It doesn’t matter what kind of picture, I just don’t like grey. It’s ridiculous,” he said. I couldn’t agree more. Weeks

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later I found out one of the panels for sale from the exhibit was still up for grabs. Guess who made the top bid? I now have a part of the exhibit, which features a fox dressed as a samurai hipster, proudly displayed over my writing desk at home. It is one of my most prized possessions.

1. Chris O’Gorman and his ‘stroke of luck’: On a slow Monday afternoon we received a press release from the police about a river rescue near Slocan Pool. An 84-year-old man had been rescued from his overturned boat by a passerby. The community was still reeling from four drowning deaths only weeks earlier, but here was an aquatic emergency that ended happily. The hero that day was an amiable 39-year-old dude named Chris O’Gorman, who arrived at our interview wearing a Davy Crockettstyle fringed shirt (which he’d worn during the rescue) and a large stick he’d used in lieu of a real paddle. I’ve listened to our 10-minute interview multiple times. It’s almost too crazy to believe. O’Gorman described how he ran to the base of the trailhead to retrieve his canoe, miraculously spotted a paddle-shaped stick on the side of the trail, then used it to paddle the man to safety. “The river’s raging right now,” he told me. “You know, white caps and swirling. I had to cross the main current and it was pretty gnarly. I didn’t have a proper paddle to negotiate it. I was yelling at him the whole time saying I’m coming, hang on. I didn’t know if he could hear me because the current was so loud.” As it turned out, O’Gorman completed the rescue and delivered the man home to his wife before emergency services could even arrive. “I called them and I was like hey, just in case there’s a search going on, I got buddy safe. He was the only one there. It’s all good.” A month later Chris was invited back to the man’s 85th birthday. And though everyone was enthusiastic about his heroics, he shrugged off the attention. “If I hadn’t had a boat, there was nothing I could’ve done. I’m just so thankful I had a boat there. It was a stroke of luck for everyone,” he said. When I grow up, I want to be Chris O’Gorman.

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Community Events Christmas tree drop-off at 119 Ootischenia Road (Fire Hall) on January 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. Bonfire to start at 6 p.m. Cost $5. Learn how to quit smoking with support and strategies. The Nelson Public Library and the BC Lung Association’s QuitNow program are teaming up to help on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. This free presentation by QuitNow Health Promoter Louise Poole is scheduled to precede Weedless Wednesday, which this year falls on January 21. WEEKly Meetings The Nelson Ultimate Frisbee Association hosts weekly drop in Ultimate Frisbee at Nelson’s indoor soccer facility, 308 Cedar Street, every Monday 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. Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and women will be held at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@ gmail.com. The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room ($2 drop-in). Top Spin Thursday as Savoy Lanes hosts a weekly ping pong night every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop-in fee is $5. All levels are welcome. Paddles and balls are provided. For Joining a knitting group this January may be one way to stay warm over the winter months. more information, email topspinthursday@ Tamara Hynd photo gmail.com. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Saturday, January 10 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Community Threads holds a fibre craft- Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Cellar, 717 Street. Info: 250-352-9871. themed project every Friday from 10 a.m. Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Balfour Senior Branch 120 will hold the to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Front Street at the side basement. The only first meeting of 2015 on Thursday, January 8 Centre, 420 Mill Street. Knit a sock, crochet a requirement for membership is that there at 2 p.m., Balfour Seniors Hall. Tea, goodies cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative and conversation to follow. All members and hook a rug, and make a friend. For more or friend. For more information call Norma new comers welcome. information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250tirab@uniserve.com. 352-7333 for Friday. Nelson Dances of Universal Peace with live music, no experience necessary. We do Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass monthly meetings dances and walks with singing, representing jam every Friday night. Things get started All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting spiritual traditions from the world over. At around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9. of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch the Old Church Hall, Friday, January 9, 7:30 No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. The meeting to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, January 25 from Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. At Victoria and Kootenay Street, p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the January 7. Refreshments will be served after 602 Kootenay. For information call Candace, Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre 250-354-4288. levels welcome and it’s free. include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call Workshops Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. Sound Sleep is the first in a four-part Parent Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 Education Series in Winlaw. Cari Julien, an a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parkNelson People in Pain Support Group at occupational therapist with Kootenay Kids ing lot. Check them out on Facebook at Nelson the Shambhala Meditation Centre the first Society, will lead a discussion on creating Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@ Wednesday of the month, beginning January healthy sleep habits for little ones from birth gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non- 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Do you have persis- to six years. This free session is on Thursday, competitive, all abilities trail running group tent pain? Then this support group is for you. January 8 at the Winlaw StrongStart Centre with over 100 members. This peer-led support group will help you to from 10 a.m.-noon. Childminding and snacks self-manage your pain, provide education, provided. The program is offered by the Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour reduce the isolation that so many people with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon persistent pain find themselves facing. For Slocan Valley Early Childhood Community Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including more details visit pipain.com/support-group- Advisory Council. Please call to register: Alison early morning, noon hour, and evening listing or call 1-844-747-7246. 250-359-6887 or Penny 250-226-7605. meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete The Nelson Chapter of the Council of CaEllison’s Market Saturday workshops meeting list at the Cellar. nadians will have their monthly meeting on continue into 2015. Every Saturday join in

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a free one hour workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. with new weekly topic at Ellison’s on 523 Front Street. On January 10 is How To Have Cavity Free Teeth for KIDS. A must see workshop for parents on how to keep their children’s teeth healthy and reduce those dental bills. Something can be done and they’ll show you how.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is hosting a free tax seminar covering medical, disability and similar tax topics presented by Kris Witt, member of CMA and member of CPA. This seminar is directed at seniors and their support persons who are taxable (so pay income tax). The seminar will be held at the Seniors Center Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street, Nelson at 10:30 a.m. January 13. Space is limited. To reserve a space, call 250-352-6008.

Announcements Beginner Tai Chi Classes begin on Sunday, January 4 at 10 a.m. The one hour class of Yang 24 form is by donation. At the Moving Centre – 533A Baker Street from January 4 to March 29, 2015 with Odo (Chris) MacMillan who has been practicing Tai Chi since 1991.

The free flow Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 p.m. will start again on Monday, January 12.

Learn Taoist Tai Chi over three months starting with a free open house, January 15 at 9 a.m. Weekly classes are held Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m. at the Shambhala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley Street. Open to all ages and abilities. The goal is that you feel balanced, comfortable and have fun. Contact nelson.bc@ taoist.org, 250-509-2499 or visit taoist.org.

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.

The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcoming jam sessions. Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727/250352-6464.

FUndRaisers The Lions Club Variety Show is coming January 28. The show, suitable for children of all ages is at the Civic Theatre. Proceeds support the local Lions Club that suports various community projects, such as youth sport, cultural and educational youth activities. 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.

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Entertainment listings

Special event Mr. Lahey and trailer park sidekick Randy are taking the Spiritbar stage on Friday, February 20 at 9 p.m. They’ll be joined by local legends Randy from Creston (Lucas Myers), punk rock act Drunk on Purpose and DJ Cass Rhapsody. Tickets are $20 plus taxes and fees, and were available starting December 16 through the Hume Hotel. Participants are encouraged to arrive in their best Trailer Park Boys costume. For more information call 250-352-5331.

Visual arts A winter art exhibition is being held at Cowan’s Office Supplies from January 2 to 31. Featuring an eclectic group of acrylic and oil paintings by local artists Katya Coad, Karen Guilbault, Bryar Knight, Marilyn McMcombe, Sue Parr, Kriya Shakti and Keira Zaslove will be on display.

Theatre The Capitol Season Series presents Christopher Hunt: When that I Was on Saturday, January 10 at 8 p.m. An award-winning oneman play in two acts, co-written by Edward Atienza and John Mortimer, the show sees Hunt perform over 25 characters, moving seamlessly between Rice, Will Shakespeare and even Queen Elizabeth among many others. It’s for all ages, it’s Canadian and it’s universal too. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. The Capitol Kids Series presents Monster Theatre’s The Little Prince on Sunday, January 18 at 2 p.m. Meet talking roses and foxes! Venture out on interplanetary travel! Learn about true love and loyalty! Join the little prince on a spectacular adventure as he celebrates openmindedness, open-heartedness and the beauty of imagination. With puppets, masks, original music and a little theatre magic, they bring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s cherished novella to life. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. The Capitol Season Series presents Monster Theatre’s Who Killed Gertude Crump? on Sunday, January 18 at 8 p.m. A plot-twist-a minute puppet caper written and directed by Monster Theatre’s Ryan Gladstone and performed by Tara Travis who performed at the Capitol Theatre last season with Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII. A spectacular tour-de-force murder mystery of silly fun puppetry! It’s New Year’s Eve 1899. Famous murder mystery author Gertrude Crump has been murdered, mysteriously! All of the guests at the isolated Monkswell Manor are suspects, and there’s no escape for anyone until they

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Selkirk Pro Musica presents the third in their concert series for 2014-2015, Duo 51, with Nelson’s own Rebecca MacLeod playing violin alongside Sophie Baird-Daniels on harp. The concert will be held at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral on Saturday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. NelsoN Daybreak rotary preseNts

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$80 get to the bottom of her suspicious death. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250 352-6363. The Capitol Season Series presents Detour by Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Hiromoto Ida’s performance is the story of a man and woman from the “Walkman” era. Drawing from the minimalist tradition of Japanese Noh theatre, it contains no spoken words, and relies instead on exaggerated physical movements and subtle variations in costume, set and sound design to tell its tale of a couple who used to go the record store to buy music on cassette tapes. But modern technology is taking over; flashy gadgets and the newest contraptions are around every corner. Tickets at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. The first ever theatrical performance at Shambhala Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will show on February 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. Starring Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp with back up from

Sydney Black, Darren Mahe and three students from the Selkirk music program: piano player Amanda Cawley, drummer Leonard Pallerstein and guitarist Brennan Buglioni. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre, and are $20 in advance or $20 at the door. For more info visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Film Opening on January 2, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis stars as Annie (rated G), a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). The movie will show January 2, 3 and 4 at 4 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Top Five is written, directed and starring Chris Rock himself. Certified fresh with an 89 per cent Rotten Tomatoes rating, this semiautobiographical work is being praised as one of the most compelling projects he’s brought to the screen. The film will show January 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and January 6 at 9:30 p.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

The original Kootenay all female DJ crew Meow Mix are having their annual reunion in Nelson on Friday, January 9 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Featuring Morninglory, Ginger, Sweets, Emma Star, Lion-S and opening DJ Jenny B. Visuals provided by Onbeyond Metamedia. Tickets are expected to sell out. For more information call 250-352-5331. Selkirk Pro Musica presents the third in their concert series for 2014-15, Duo 51, with Nelson’s own Rebecca MacLeod playing violin alongside Sophie Baird-Daniels on harp. The concert will be held at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral on Saturday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Otter Books or at the door for $15. Stonehinge Productions presents Adham Shaikh at Spiritbar on Friday, January 16 at 10 p.m. with opening act Intersect. Shaikh is coming fresh out of the studio after working on his next full-length release. The show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are available from the Hume Hotel. For more information call 250-352-5331.

MUSIC Spiritbar is welcoming David Raitt and the Baja Boogie Band back to Nelson on Friday, January 2 at 7 p.m. Join them for a full night of rock, funk and blues as the Baja Boogie Band plays two full sets, including a special opening by Clinton Swanson LIVE’s Acoustic Blues Trio. Tickets are $10 and are now available at the Hume Hotel. For more information call 250-352-5331.

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Year in Review

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2015 GetFit Challenge

TV and movie appearances

Locals seen on the screen in 2014

Sarah Allen: The

L.V. Rogers alumna, now living in Toronto, attended a local screening of her latest film, The Husband, in March. She plays a married woman about to be released from prison after serving time for the statutory rape of a 14-year-old boy, seeking forgiveness from her husband. The 2002 graduate of the National Theatre School’s return to Nelson was her first visit in five years — her family, who used to run Ted Allen’s Jewellery, have since moved away. But the opportunity to attend the screening was all the excuse she needed. She took a moment beforehand to reminisce with Geoff Burns and offer encouragement to two Capitol Theatre summer youth hopefuls. Allen appeared in Capitol summer productions that Burns directed.

Thomas Middleditch: Another

L.V. Rogers grad and one-time Capitol Theatre and TNT thespian, Middleditch, 32, starred in HBO’s Silicon Valley, which debuted this year. Created by Mike Judge of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill fame, the series is a dark comedy mocking the tech scene. Middleditch plays Richard Hendriks, a reclusive programmer working. Middleditch has popped up on several TV series including The

THE NELSON STAR GETFIT CHALLENGE IS BACK! Reclaim your health in 2015!

We are looking for participants who are willing to commit to 3-5 days per week to train and challenge themselves! If you are selected to participate in our challenge, you will receive six weeks of FREE training at one of our participating facilities! How to enter: Go to www.nelsonstar.com and click on contests. Office and had a minor role in the Oscar-nominated film Wolf of Wall Street.

Tell us your name, age, fitness goals and the motivation for wanting to join in this GetFit Challenge! Chosen participants will be announced on Friday, January 16. ENTER BY JANUARY 12TH!

Pablo Schreiber:

The Winlaw-raised actor gave a shout-out to his hometown and birthplace of Ymir during an appearance in June on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Schreiber, 36, grew up in the Slocan Valley and attended Mount Sentinel for a few years before finishing his schooling in Seattle. He appeared on HBO’s The Wire and appears as corrupt prison guard George (Portstach) Mendez on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black. “I was born in a hippie commune, but my mom got sick of that and moved off when I was six months old. She wanted electricity,” he told Kimmel.

TOP: Pablo Schreiber and Jimmy Kimmel. ABOVE: the poster from Sarah Allen’s movie.

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Year in Review

Good Samaritans

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One day in June, Chris O’Gorman was walking his dog along the Slocan Pool trail when he saw an overturned boat circling in a back eddy with someone on top. “I hear [a man] say ‘help, help, help.’ So I ran back toward the trailhead because I’ve got my canoe stashed in the bushes.” But he didn’t have a paddle, so he grabbed a flat piece of wood and pushed out into the current, yelling for the 84-yearold Glade man to hang on. O’Gorman threw him a tow rope and the spent ten to 15 minutes struggling with his makeshift paddle to reach safety. Once on shore, he decided to take the man back across the river, and then drove his new friend home. “He was like ‘That’s it for fishing season. I think I’ll stick to golf.’”

Kootenay Lake rescue No. 1: Also

that month, Lisa and Gusti Callis were at the beach when they noticed someone calling for help a third of the way across Kootenay Lake from Kokanee Park beach. They jumped in their canoe and went to investigate. They found a man swimming back to shore, who was wearing a lifejacket, but it wasn’t on properly. Lisa believes he was nearly hypothermic when they pulled in into their boat. By the time they reached shore, emergency vehicles had been contacted, but the man said he was fine. Another Good Samaritan helped him retrieve his kayak. He didn’t want to talk about it. According to Lisa: “He said ‘I fell out of my boat’ and then he went home.”

Kootenay Lake rescue No. 2: In

March, Nelson residents Cory Scanlon and stepson Braden McRae, 15, pulled two elderly men to safety from Kootenay Lake after their boat capsized. The pair were fishing near the orange bridge when they heard the men’s cries for help. They sped across to the lake to discover one man on top of the small overturned vessel and an-

ABOVE: Chris O’Gorman with the makeshift paddle he used to rescue a man from the Kootenay River. (Will Johnson photo) RIGHT: Witnesses tend to the victims of a plane crash in Crawford Bay. (Ingrid Baetzel photo) other hanging on to the back handles. Neither required medical treatment. The men, one 82 and the other in his mid-70s, were trying to untie their boat from the bridge when it flipped. Both Scanlon and McRae have been involved in other rescues: Scanlon received a national life-saving award for helping someone whose car went into Summit Lake. McRae pulled a man from Slocan Lake in 2013 after his kayak flipped.

Crawford Bay plane crash:

When a Cessna 172 crashed near the sixth hole of Kokanee Springs Golf Resort while landing in Crawford Bay, several people ran towards the burning wreckage rather than away from it. Paul Hindson, along with Ingrid and Juergen Baetzel, were playing tennis nearby when they dropped their racquets

and went to help. Brant Hahn, a paramedic and pilot from Calgary, was walking his dog when it happened. He too raced to the crash site. They were able to remove the passenger, Jane Lavalee, 48, of Edmonton, but she likely died on impact. The pilot, University of Alberta cardiologist Dr. Michal Kantoch, was taken to hospital with burns. “We were running in with the very first people and the front end was fully engulfed in flames,” Ingrid said. “I’m really proud of those guys. When you’re the first ones there it’s so hard to know what’s right.”

Ocean rescue:

Nelson’s Woody Wudkevich was on vacation at a Cuban resort in March when he saved a seven-yearold boy from drowning in the ocean. But while he was hailed as a hero, he said it will be a long time before he gets over the ex-

perience because he wasn’t able to save the boy’s father. Asleep on a beach in Varadero, Wudkevich awoke to see an Ottawa family in trouble. Ye Liu, 40, and his son Connor were overtaken by a wave and pulled out to sea. Wudekvich swam 200 meters in the water, grabbed the boy by the shoulder and pulled him to safety, as the father was swept out further. Once retrieved, Liu couldn’t be resuscitated. “[I’m] grateful I could save Connor, just sad I couldn’t save his dad. That’s the tough part,” Wudkevich said.

Everyday heroes: Every time Nel-

son Search and Rescue is called out, its members put themselves in harm’s way to help others. To list just a few of their notable efforts in 2014: they responded to no fewer than four incidents on the Kootenay Pass, rescuing an injured snowmobiler and two injured skiers in separate incidents; and recovering the body of Cale Jack, 27, who died in an avalanche. They also responded when a Crawford Bay man was fatally caught in an avalanche while sledding on the Gray Creek Pass, and conducted searches for many missing people. Nelson Search and Rescue also hosted SAREX 2014, bringing together hundreds of people for workshops and training sessions — and coincidentally, an active search for a missing man.

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Try out for the 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival Talent Slam! Oxygen Art Centre is thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival! The premiere event of the festival is the Talent Slam at the Capitol Theatre on February 14th at 8pm. Anyone aged 15-29 and performing in any discipline is welcome to audition for a spot in this showcase of the Kootenay’s best young artists. Singing, dancing, music, acting, comedy, performance art, poetry and spoken word, even short film and animations can be submitted for selection. Auditions will take place on Sunday January 18th between 10am-2pm at The Civic Theatre. There is a limited amount of audition slots available, it is recommended to register in advance online at www.oxygenartcentre.org.

“When that I was”

This award-winnung solo show stars Christopher Hunt in more than 25 characters, between Jack Rice, Shakespeare and even Queen Elizabeth. Tickets $30 for Adults or $24 for Students Buy Tickets at: capitoltheatre.bc.ca or 250-352-6363

Selected acts will receive one-on-one mentorship with Lucas Myers or Bessie Wapp to develop their acts for the big night! The festival will also be a mentored work experience opportunity for the Youth Coordinators involved in producing the festival. In addition to the Talent Slam there will also be a Back Stage Lounge at Oxygen Art Centre on Sunday February 14th from 3-9pm with free programming and workshops for youth aged 1529. More details to follow… The 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival and Oxygen Art Centre gratefully acknowledge festival supporters and funders; Columbia BasinTrust, Osprey Community Foundation, the Civic and Capitol Theatres and Business for the Arts sponsors Can-Filters, Hall Printing, Juice FM, Nelson Star and ilovenelson.com

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Brooke-lynn Chapman was the lucky winner of the Nelson Star Shopping Spree with $2014 to spend in as many seconds. Nelson Star publisher Karen Bennett joined Chapman on her Saturday morning shopping spree as the she purchased several new items for herself and a few Christmas gifts, including a big surprise for her mom. A new winter jacket, three pairs of leather boots and shoes, leggings and boot socks, jewelry, a gift certificate and an espresso machine were among Chapman’s many purchases made in less than 33 minutes. Shoppers entered their names at one of the 23 participating merchants and Chapman’s name was pulled from the massive amount of entries. Chapman was able to browse at her leisure prior to the spree to select her purchases where she was able to spend a maximum of $400 at each business.

Brooke-lynn Chapman was ready to spend $2014 dollars in as many seconds (33 minutes), which she won from he Christmas Shopping Spree contest. Tamara Hynd photos

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Chapman with Karen Schacher at Vibe.

Leather boots at Shoe-la-la with Olivia Ryan-Schmidt and Chelsea Ebbert.

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At Shoes for the Sole with Peter and Doris Laktin.

Ted Allen’s Jewellery with Brian Ingham, Sandy Munch and Justin Pelant.

Adult and children categories

Go to www.nelsonstar.com to enter You can also stop by the Nelson Library or the Learning Place (lower level of City Hall) if you need assistance entering. For more information contact: Joan Exley 250-352-3218 Joanne Harris 250-505-5683

Picking up a new espresso machine and a Christmas surprise from Shelley Beatty at Cottonwood Kitchen.

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Chelsey Freyta set Chapman up with a gift certificate at Craft Connection.

Chapman and Nelson Star publisher Karen Bennett carrying the fruits of the shopping spree on Baker Street.

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Nelson Speed Skating Club member Tyler Hartleb, 16, has been named to Team BC to compete on the long track team in the 2015 Canada Winter Games in February. Hartleb said he feels good about making the team, which is for athletes 14 to 19 years old. “I am proud that I made it to the Canada Winter Games for both long track and short track,” said Hartleb. “I chose to compete in long track because I like how much faster you go and I like skating outdoors.” “I am also proud to be the third member in my family after my grandpa and mother to represent BC at the Canada Winter Games.” Hartleb, who lived in Castlegar and trained with the Nelson club, recently moved to Calgary to train full time at the Regional Training Centre at the Olympic Oval, which has proved beneficial as he has seen more personal bests with larger gaps. “I had out grown the club as I was the fastest skater there. My dad was my coach. I knew my technique Speed skater Tyler Hartleb has been named to Team BC which will be competing at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. would improve with more coaches.” Photo courtesy of Nelson Speed Skating Club Now he gets to train on a long track every day. The selection process for Team in both disciplines, one of which they were watching the Olympics. “The National Long track team BC was very competitive. The was Hartleb, and he has chosen “I’ve wanted to go to the Olymtrains here too so it’s pretty good. short track skaters competed in a to compete in long track for the pics since I joined [speed skating] They are so much faster and now two-day trial event on November Canada Winter Games. when I was eight [2006].” I train and race beside them. [At 1 and 2 in Prince George with the “I like the feeling of going fast “Tyler competed in the BC times] a guy who has been to the top five finishers in each gender on the long track, being outside Winter Games in Vernon 2012 Olympics will be on the ice just be- qualifying. and meeting other skaters.” and Mission in 2014,” said his fafore or after me.” The long track skaters raced in As for short track, he like the ther Jason. Still in high school, Hartleb a three-day event November 28 passing that comes with it. “During 2012 Tyler was the trains from 7 to 8:30 a.m. most to December 1 in Fort St. John “ It’s like NASCAR on ice,” he only Zone One athlete to represent mornings. His weekly training with the top four finishers in each said. the Kootenays in both the winter is a combination of strength and gender qualifying.  It was his grandfather who first and summer Games (athletics in technical with two session of each.  Only three skaters qualified got Hartleb into the sport while the summer).”

Leafs face big challenge

The Nelson Leafs returned to KIJHL action this week, taking on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in a home and home matchup on Tuesday and Wednesday. While results from these games were not available at press time (due to holiday deadlines) all the scores and information is available at nelsonstar. com. The two game series is a huge battle for first

place. Entering the games, Nelson found itself two points behind the Nitehawks for top spot in the Neil Murdoch division. Beaver Valley beat Castlegar 5-3 on Monday to break the first place tie and put more pressure on the Nelson squad. Now that the new year is here and the holidays have ended, Nelson gets back to full time action on the ice.

The Leafs play two home games on the weekend. On Saturday, January 3, Nelson will host the Revelstoke Grizzlies at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Puck drops at 7 p.m. The next day, the Leafs take to the ice again when the 100 Mile House Wranglers pay a visit. That game begins at 2 p.m.

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Leading up to the Games, the skaters will be competing in interprovincial and national competitions under the supervision of the Team BC coaches. Long track skaters will be in action early in the new year at the Canadian Single Distance/ Canada Cup #2 competition in Calgary. Skaters will be working together at training camps to train for the team events (relay in short track and team pursuit in long track).  The coaching staff includes sixtime Canada Winter Games coach Keith Gordon (Fort St. James), as well as Prince George based apprentice coach Lorelei St. Rose. “The Canada Winter Games are often a highlight of a skater’s career and can be an important development meet for top international skaters,” said Gordon. “Although we will focus on our best competitive results, we want to do our best on and off the ice so that all of the athletes and coaches/ managers have a wonderful Games experience.” At the 2015 Canada Winter Games the short track and long track competitions both take place in the first week of the Games, February 13-20. Short track will be held at Kin 1 and long track at the Outdoor Ice Oval. Team BC brings together the best athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff to represent the province. Team BC will send a team of 350 people to the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, February 13 to March 1, 2015. For more information visit TeamBC.org.

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As profiled in the Star

The most interesting people of 2014 1)

Amy Bohigian: Nel-

Johnny Magick

son’s cultural ambassador for 2014 had a busy year. Among other things, she worked on a series of two-minute films for the Knowledge Network about Nelson and the Kootenays; developed an installation at Touchstones called Wide Shot/Close Up, which features 30 local people speaking at once on a bank of TV sets; and emceed Womaginarium, a carnivalthemed fundraiser for the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. When she was named ambassador, she wore a white sash her mother made for her. “I’m going to wear this every single day of 2014,” she joked.

volunteers extraordinaire have given 23 years of service to Nelson — Harvey in coaching and refereeing youth soccer and minor hockey, and in helping the Red Cross and Telus community ambassadors; Bette with local schools, the Rhythm Ropers, and Seniors Co-ordinating Society, to name but a few. “The retired couple goes out of their way to give back to the people of Nelson in so many ways,” Marnie Lahr said. Why do they do it? “Because the community has been good to us,” Bette says.

Evan Brynne: This self-

proclaimed computer geek from Nelson now works at Twitter. His team’s projects include the tweet activity dashboard, which displays statistics on tweets. “By and large it’s a whole bunch of logic puzzles,” said Brynne, 24. “You have these complex tools that interact with each other, and I need to find the most effective way to combine them.” Growing up, he was always tinkering with computers, and credited teachers Cathy Spears and Brian Simpson for fostering his love of technology and encouraging him to pursue his dreams.

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Harvey and Bette Craig: These community

Peter Defeo: Nelson’s

2014 Citizen of the Year is the city’s longest-serving auxiliary firefighter. A Nelson native, Defeo joined the fire department in 1976, not because he hoped to make it his career, but because he wanted to gain skills and contribute to his community, something he continues to do. He can often be seen in uniform collecting donations at annual boot drives, ticket raffles, and rooftop campouts. Younger colleagues tease him that he’s been at it since horses pulled the fire wagon. “I tell them, ‘No, I started two weeks after the horses left.’”

Pat Dooley: She re-

Haley and Trace Cooke: This sibling pair

is off to Europe to join the best free skiers in the world. Haley, 16, was recently named to the Canadian National team for the Freeride Junior World Championships in Andorra in February. Trace, 19, will be nearby competing for the second year in the Swatch Freeride World Qualifiers in early January. He won the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association junior men ski for the 15 to 18 age group in 2013. “Freeskiing isn’t competitive,” Haley said. “It’s more like a family.” In this case, literally.

tired a few years ago as local schools superintendent, but you’d hardly know it, because she’s as busy as ever. Already on the Selkirk College board, and chair of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, she joined the Interior Health board in 2014. She’s also a longtime Rotarian and will be the program chair for the district conference to be held in Nelson next May. Dooley said growing up in Kaslo, her parents’ dedication to volunteerism left a strong impression. “No matter how busy they were [my parents] taught me that everyone should do something for their community.”

was second among Canadians in the seven day, seven stage cross country marathon that passed through North Va n c o u v e r, Powell River, Squamish, and Whistler. He finished 11th in the open men’s solo category despite catching a cold on day three. Not bad considering he was competing against racers from 26 countries. “I was smooth and steady and going hard,” he said. Hauck’s total race time was 16 hours and 41 minutes.

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Helen Jameson:

Aaron Ekman: This

1996 L.V. Rogers grad was elected secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour at its biannual convention in November. He most recently worked in Prince George as regional co-ordinator for the BC Government Employees Union and was founding president of the North Central Labour Council, which represents over 12,000 members. Ekman is eager to get started on the BC Fed’s goal to have the minimum wage increased to $15 an hour. “It’s an exciting time to be involved. I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.

Christopher Graham: He was Whitewater’s

biggest ski bum last season. The telemark skier put his pass to good use, going up to the resort every day it was open, logging 122 straight days on the slopes. But it wasn’t a

record for Graham, who two years earlier skied 132 consecutive days at Revelstoke Mountain. Typically, he’d spend five hours a day skiing. “I try to keep skiing fun and noncompetitive, but when I set a goal I need to reach it,” he said. To reward his determination, Whitewater staff gave him a shuttle pass, locker, and jacket for the 2014/15 season.

For more than 45 years, this remarkable woman has been nurturing and rehabilitating vulnerable wildlife on her Blewett farm. She’s hoping to retire in the next year or so, but hasn’t had much luck finding a replacement. Others are put off when they hear about her wage: zero. “It’s a lot of work and you don’t get paid,” she says. “But if anybody feels in their heart they want to help out, they should.” Save-On-Foods held a fundraiser to benefit her farm. This year the emphasis was on milk for a fawn and moose left on her doorstep.

Sheila Hart: This

charter member of the Nelson Rotary Daybreak club is active at home and abroad. With the service club, she’s travelled to Peru and Nepal on medical missions, as a non-medical volunteer. She tirelessly fundraised for Nelson’s outdoor skatepark, helps with Meals on Wheels, co-ordinates an annual bike tour raising money to fight multiple sclerosis, and belongs to the Kootenay Quitlers Guild that raffles off quilts for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. “I’ve been really blessed and I just love giving back,” she says.

10)

Travis Hauck:

The local cyclist took on the best in the world in 2014 — and showed he belonged. At the BC Bike race in July, Hauck

12)

Mike Joyce: The

rugby coach at L.V. Rogers and Trafalgar volunteers many hours during the playing season and has taken teams to provincial championships and even Europe. It’s no coincidence the LVR senior boys have won the Kootenay championship six years running. “I love the sport,” Joyce says. “It is highly demanding physically. You know that at some point you are going to reach that limit where you’re going to hurt.” Joyce, who also organizes fundraisers to keep costs down for players, will take a team to Argentina during spring break for a two-week tour.

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Keegan Kemp:

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Continued from Page 18 organization striving for legislative change to protect the environment. He’s received social studies credits for his work, which included an initiative to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. “You realize that no matter how much you think about stuff, and I spend a lot of time thinking about stuff, nothing’s going to happen until you actually do something,” he says. “We all have a duty.”

14)

Mathilde Klassen: How many peo-

ple celebrate their 90th birthday by going on a 57 km bike ride with their children and grandchildren? That’s what Klassen did as the oldest registrant for the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo in Cranbrook last fall. The avid Nelson cyclist rode across Canada when she was 69 and competed in cycling at the BC Seniors Games every year from 1990 to 2003. She does it for the sake of fitness and health. “I love the freedom of it and being outside,” she says. “It’s an extra challenge. You have to work and do it by yourself.”

15)

Thomas Loh: By

day, he’s an architect. In his spare time, he explores creative dance. Loh started JusDance in Nelson over a decade ago, which he describes as “always moving, and completely free form. We encourage you to turn, face and move in all directions.” He also coordinates JusFlock and Contact Dance at the Moving Centre weekly, a welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities. “For almost every dance he is one of the first people there and the last to leave,” said Jen Smith.

16)

Johnny Magick:

Pick a card, any card. The local illusionist recently returned to Nelson after living and performing in Las Vegas and Hollywood — which he found thrilling, but exhausting. “I needed to go out and hit the entertainment capitals, see if I had what it took,” he says. “I was pretty stoked to fool some of the world’s best magicians.” Magick has been hooked on magic since age six and has been performing since 14. Having rubbed shoulders with the magic elite, he’s settled into an easier routine. These days he’s working closer to home, with gigs at local bars.

17)

Dan Miles: The

“Both Reese and Amanda did an amazing job and should be very proud,” said Dianna Ducs from Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. “That competition was a blast,” Skidmore said. “I am so glad I got to be part of it.”

principal of J.V. Humphries and Jewett schools in Kaslo and Meadow Creek received an Outstanding Principals Award from The Learning Partnership, a national charity that promotes publiclyfunded education in Canada. His career in the district began in 1986. He’s also been an administrator in Nelson, Salmo, Erickson, and Yahk. “It feels like a pretty big deal to me and I am honoured,” he said. “One of my strengths is listening to and working with my colleagues. I also work hard to listen to the needs of the community.”

25)

Frances Welwood: As a Welcome

Wagon hostess for 28 years, she was one of the first to greet newcomers to Nelson. But with the program switching to a new business model, Welwood felt it was time to retire. “I simply enjoyed doing it, meeting the people and spreading the word about Nelson and what a great place it is to live,” she said. “Some of the friends I see most often are people I welcomed.” She’s one of three recently-retired hostesses (Lois Arnesen and Edna Whiteley are the others) with remarkably long service.

18)

Dunavan Morris-Janzen: The

Nelson high school student was recognized for his singing voice when he won the Grade 4 gold medal in the Royal Conservatory of Music’s province-wide competition. He’s been studying with local instructor Mathilde Klassen for the last year, as well as taking classes with Noemi Kiss. And he’s a member of Corazon and Lalin, directed by Alison Girvan. Still, his parents couldn’t believe it when he told them about his award: “I mean, they hear me in the shower and what-not, and those two things don’t match up.”

19)

Wayne Naka: The

longtime local educator became president of the 55+ BC Games (formerly the BC Seniors Games), which drew nearly 4,000 participants to Langley in 2014. That number is only expected to grow as the population ages. “We’re getting bigger but also getting better,” Naka said. “We’ve got way better athletes coming now in some of our real competitive sports.” Naka was sports director for the 2011 games, held in West Kootenay, and then served as the organization’s vice-president, putting him in charge of 25 sports and working with their respective provincial bodies.

20)

Rhys Nybo: Also

known as DJ Volpix, for the past few years he’s been teaching himself to use the equipment and software necessary to become a digital mobile DJ, but he performed for the first time in April. Eden Martin, who encouraged him to book the gig said: “When

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Rhys got on stage, he shined. He was in his element.” Nybo was nearly lost for words: “I felt a fire in my heart and a motivation. There are no words to describe that. I always wanted to be an entertainer. I feel stoked, exuberant.” DJ Volpix has since played many more shows.

21)

Ryan Oakley: He’s

photographed more than 200 strangers, mostly on Baker Street, and this year turned his wildly popular Facebook site Humans of Nelson into a book. Yet Oakley, a highways engineer by day, says he’s actually “a bit of an i nt rove r t .” Fortunately for us, he overcame his social awkwardness and, inspired by a similar project in New York, began approaching random people to take their picture. The book, launched in November, was thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $10,000 and the expertise of local author Anne DeGrace.

22)

Gaelen Schnare:

When eight-year-old Gaelen met an injured great horned owl named Don Quixote, he instantly decided he would start a fundraiser to help Salmo falconer Tammy Swan earn her rehabilitation certificate to rescue birds of prey. Gaelen reached his $1,000 goal at the end of August, after two yard sales and a campaign outside the Kootenay Co-op with

classmates from Wildflower school. Gaelen said he wanted to help because “there is no rehabilitation for birds of prey here.” Swan was thrilled: “I can’t believe what Gaelen has done. It’s floored me.”

23)

P’nina Shames: This Nelson mental health professional celebrated her retirement in 2014 after more than 32 years. She saw many changes in that time, including emphasis being placed on people with the most serious illnesses, something she supported. Although her job was often challenging, it was also very satisfying when clients showed improvement. “When I could see someone making progress — taking therapeutic material and integrating it into how they lived their life and maybe turning a corner — that was really rewarding.”

26)

The Wiedrick family: Nelson’s

Dr. Jim Wiedrick, wife Teresa, and their four children went on a month-long journey to Ghana as part of Samaritan Purse Canada’s world medical mission. Wiedrick, a general practitioner and ane st he t ist , volunteered at a Baptist medical centre for three weeks to relieve longterm physicians at the hospital. He previously took part in a medical volunteer mission to Kenya in 2012. “It’s a great experience. It’s an adventure, a way of giving back,” he said. “You can make a real impact.” As with their previous trip, Teresa blogged about their experiences.

27)

Mary Woodward: This lifelong

24)

Amanda Skidmore: The All Sea-

sons Cafe chef won the Sibling Rivalry cooking competition in Sandpoint, Idaho against sister city chef Reese Warren. Skidmore created two dishes in one hour in front of a crowd. Her entree was a cumin oat crusted pork shop, melted rainbow Swiss chard, and heirloom tomatoes, sautéed herbed russet potatoes, and an apple huckleberry chutney.

outdoorswoman told us her favourite piece of gear was an ice axe. “If I’m taking my ice axe, it’s going to be a good day,” she laughed. “I know it’s not going to be a Sunday stroll.” The North Shore resident liked bagging peaks and climbing as high as possible. She belonged to the Kootenay Mountaineering Club for more than 30 years. Woodward died in May, two days after her 80th birthday, and less than a month after being profiled in the Star.

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Qualifications The successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product. â&#x20AC;˘ You should have a diploma / degree in journalism, and / or related experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of basic Photoshop and InDesign are a must. A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and reliable car are required. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 1,500 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples along with a cover letter to: Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com

Regional Editor Black Press in the West Kootenay region is seeking a regional Editor to oversee both the Nelson Star and the Castlegar News. The successful candidate will have Editor experience in the community newspaper industry. They will have a keen eye for layout, have an extensive photography resume, be an aggressive user of social media, understand the latest trends in digital media and be able to lead two newsrooms both from a print and digital perspective. This successful candidate will also be part of the senior team for the West Kootenay and will be part of setting the overall vision and goals for these newspapers and websites. This position includes active news and community coverage, engaging editorial and opinion writing, as well as understanding and leading change in our print products and on our websites. This position will be based out of Nelson, B.C. The West Kootenay is often considered one of the best places in B.C. to live and this position would suit any outdoor enthusiast, with spectacular skiing, mountain biking and hiking just outside your door. It is truly a wonderful place to live and to be involved in the community newspaper industry. This position offers a better than average compensation package, that also includes a strong benefits package. If this sounds like the right position for you please send your resume, a cover letter, references and some examples of your work to Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com. Please no phone calls.

Nelson Star Friday, January 2, 2015

Obituaries OSER- Sheila (nee Mintz)

Was born on March 9, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec and passed away peacefully on December 25, 2014 in Trail, British Columbia. She is survived by her brother Harold Mintz, her children Diane (Doug Alder) Oser and Michael Goodheart, her grandchildren Seth and Eytan and three great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Sheila’s life in the spring. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s register at www.myalternatives.ca

Betty (Pixie) Lee Poznikoff June 10, 1954 ~ December 28, 2014

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Churches of Nelson

Bringing to you our weekly words.

“The Gate of the Year.”

At the end of 2014 I finally watched The King’s Speech, the movie that depicted the challenge that King George VI faced in public speaking during the Second World War. It’s a remarkable film about overcoming personal challenges and providing inspiration to others. It was made extra special for me because my father stuttered when he was a child. In the first months of his reign, King George VI made many important speeches, among them his 1939 Christmas message. The words he chose were from a poem by Minnie Louise Haskins called God Knows. (Haskins taught at the London School of Economics.) The words emphasized in the speech were, “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.’ So, I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in Nelson Seventh-Day the lone East.” Adventist Church None of us knows what is going to happen in 2015. But there are some things we know that can help us Sabbath (Saturday) Services Please 10 am Bible study/discussion “tread gladly” join 11 am Worship Service us at Nelson Christian Science Society with courage: 1502 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Granite we know that Road Sunday Service in Balfour the power to “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 make change www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 For information 250-229-5237 and further compassion A Friendly Bible in the world GATHERING THIS SUNDAY Centre Church JANUARY 4TH 10AM is done with 2402 PERRIER LANE others in Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. communiAll welcome. ty; we know Displaced rhythms? that we can 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Come experience ours! Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send draw upon www.nelsonvineyard.com Refreshments are served after the service the spiritual Look for us on Facebook (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) resources of Anglican Church of Canada our lives to Unity Centre St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral put our hand Ward & Silica, Nelson of the Kootenays into God’s, Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School Speaker – Paul Bowles however we Sunday Service 10:30 a.m Sun. Jan. 4 Epiphany Celebration Topic: “Ideas for a New might envifollowing the 10:30 am service Beginning” sion God, and St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road, Balfour seek to live 717 Vernon St. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711 in hope and www.kokanee-parish.com with courage; Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 ALL ARE WELCOME! and we know that our comThe Salvation Army munity conNelson Community Church sists not just Sunday Worship Service of the human at 11:00 am family but of Everyone is Welcome all life. May 2015 Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows be lived with courage and 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) hope! Rides available!

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It is with the deepest sorrow and fondest memories that we announce the passing of Betty Poznikoff (nee Ackerman) on December 28, 2014 at age 60. Please join friends and family for a service at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Nelson on Friday, January 2nd at 10:00 AM. A gathering will follow at the Eagles Hall.

Roy Stanley Hellekson 1937 - 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Stanley Hellekson announce his passing at the age of 77, on December 24, 2014. He passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Roy was born June 7, 1937 in Darwell, Alberta to Dave and Nora Hellekson. He married Sylvia (Sandberg) on Nov.21, 1959 in Nelson, B.C. Roy was in the Army from 1955 to 1958. He worked most of his life on the water as a tug boat operator from 1958 to 1977 with Kootenay Forest Products and Celgar Marine Division. He finished his career on the water working for the Ministry of Transportation on the M.V Anscomb and M.V Balfour ferries from 1977 to 1992. Roy retired Dec.1, 1992 at the age of 55. Roy enjoyed attending hockey games, hunting, boating, camping, fishing, snowmobiling and motor biking through the mountains with family and friends. He spent 11 winters with his wife in Yuma, Arizona and summers in Osoyoos. They moved back to Nelson in 2007 to spend more time with family. Roy is survived by his wife Sylvia, son Rick (Terry-Lee), grand children Trevor, Samantha and great grand-daughter Rylee. Daughter Sandra (Gordon Rae), grand children Jessica, Nicole and Jared. Brothers Henry (Louise) and Vernon, sisters Alice, Betty (Bob Hawes), Barb (Arne Sandberg), Margaret (Harvey Andrusak) and Patsy (Gordon Fitchett). Roy also has several Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Cindy Lee, Mother Nora and Father Dave. Roy has requested no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation 3 View Street, Nelson BC V1L 2V1. . We would like to thank Dr.Brian Moulson, nurses and all the support people who helped Roy and us through this difficult time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

“Happy New Year”

CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

Nelson United Church

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome

Robin Murray presiding All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available

Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

David Boyd Minister at Nelson United Church

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Year in Review

Kozak brings ‘passion, heart, and mind’ DOROTHY BAYOFF WELCOMING 101 BEAUTIFUL YEARS IN 2015 Blessing sent to the best Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma ever this Holiday Season! We love you forever - Janet and all the family

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Continued from Page 1 “I’ve loved Nelson ever since I stepped foot in it,” she said. “I’ve been passionate about working and volunteering in the public and private sectors. I’ve gotten to know a lot of people, and for me the most important part of this community is its diversity and passion. I want to see that continue.” Her arrival in 1983 coincided with the city’s economic downturn, “a very frightening time,” but she was impressed by city council’s “bold step” toward rejuvenating Baker Street. During her campaign, Kozak said she welcomed “difficult conversations” and anticipated affordable housing would be a key issue. Although housing is the responsibility of other levels of governments, she said the municipality can play a role. She has proposed further reductions to water and sewer rates.

Around 8:30 p.m. on November 15, Kozak’s scrutineer brought word that she would serve the next four years as mayor, having defeated both incumbent John Dooley and challenger Pat Severyn. Kozak’s margin of victory was less than 300 votes. SensibleBC, a marijuana reform group that wanted Dooley ousted, took some credit for helping her win. However, while she was happy to have their support, she said she has little relationship with the initiative. Kozak, who now chairs the police board, does support moving towards legalization of pot and encouraging police to make possession of the drug a low priority. “When I think about our emergency personnel and our police, and how we want their valuable services used, that’s not how I want them used,” she said. “We want to fund the investigation of

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real crime.” Expect the new city council to lift the Baker Street dog ban, at least on a trial basis. Kozak was the only member of the previous council open to the idea, but at the all-candidates forum in November, nearly every candidate expressed some degree of support for revisiting the issue. Kozak pledged to strengthen relationships locally, regionally, provincially, nationally, and internationally by building on her work as chair of the local governments committee for the Columbia River Treaty review. She is also the new president of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments. “I bring to the table experience, passion, heart and mind,” she said. “What I have to offer is almost fearless exploration of who we can be.” — With files from Will Johnson

Above & Beyond The selection committee is looking for nominations for the monthly Above and Beyond volunteer to be featured in the Nelson Star. To be nominated the volunteer must be a long serving volunteer in a role that is not associated with their professional life Please send your nominee’s name, a description of their volunteer work and why you feel they should be nominated to:

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News

Thieves steal safe, cash

SHARE Nelson plundered

time. Every day we make a night deposit from our Nelson pastor Jim sales. The money being Reimer is heartbroken collected in the safe they that thieves have stolen had raised through bottle approximately 500 meals’ collections and hot dog worth of cash sales. They wantfrom SHARE ed to make the Nelson. presentation to The Lakeside Our Daily Bread.” Drive recycled Employees furniture and had raised $2,500, houseware busiwhich would ness runs entirehave translated to Reimer ly on donations, “about 500 meals” with revenue going to at Our Daily Bread. soup kitchen Our Daily And though they’ve Bread. experienced minor thefts “Somebody broke into before, Reimer said he the store and stole our was shocked at the scale safe,” Reimer told the Star. of this one. It hasn’t been deter“Nothing like this has mined how the thieves happened before. We had got in — there were no a change jar taken before. signs of forced entry. We’re going to make But Reimer believes the changes on the security crime occurred between system,” he said. 10 p.m. Saturday and A stepladder was Sunday morning. found leaning against the There are no suspects building. It doesn’t beand no leads. The thieves long to SHARE Nelson. seem to have left the rest “We’ve got a couple of the store alone, mak- of windows on top. They ing off only with the safe could have come on Satand its contents. urday and unlatched the Inside were keys to windows from the inside. the store’s truck. “Now But there was a good six we have to change all the to eight feet between the locks and get people to window and the stepladmake new keys for our der,” he said. “It’s possibly delivery truck. That will to shimmy up there, but cost us $1,000, plus the I wouldn’t have done it.” replacement of the safe,” The Nelson Police Reimer said. Department is investiBut he’s most upset gating. Cst. Sebastian about the donation fund Fazzino said the RCMP that was stolen. forensic identification “Staff have been rais- unit attended the scene ing money on their own and evidence was taken. Will Johnson Nelson Star

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Fazzino said the crime could have been the work of a single culprit. “We don’t know that yet. We’ll know better after we get the forensic results,” he said. The Nelson Police Department asks anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between Saturday night and Sunday morning to call them. — With files from Greg Nesteroff

Written Years to play

Kootenay band The Written Years play the Dam Inn in South Slocan on Saturday. “We are playing a bunch of new and old songs and are keeping it personal, intimate and loose,” said lead singer Wade Ouellet. The quartet released their self-titled album earlier this year. The band consists of Ouellet, bass player Brian Dyck, guitarist Alex Richardson and drummer Kane Enders. The four have spent the holidays working on

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their latest release. “We’ve got a pretty sweet set up playing music all day in and out,” said Richardson. Enders said the new album is “darker and scandalous.” The new album has one track entitled It’s Not Your Fault, which Ouellet wrote based on a friend with an abusive partner. All proceeds from that song will be donated to prevent violence against women. The show is at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. — Will Johnson

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www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053

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

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Friday, January 2, 2015 Nelson Star

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:

Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of The Official 2015

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Deadline to reserve your space is Friday, January 9 Contact the Nelson Star to be part of the 2015 Nelson Kootenay Lake Vacation Guide

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