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ccused bank robber Krista Kalmikoff testified in Nelson Supreme Court this week that she wasn’t complicit in a number of local robberies committed by Andrew Stevenson and that she didn’t know he committed them. Kalmikoff is charged with using a prohibited or restricted weapon to commit a criminal of-
fence, knowingly occupying a vehicle in which there is a prohibited firearm, knowingly possessing property obtained from a criminal offence, and failing to stop a vehicle while being pursued by police. The charges stem from a series of robberies in the spring of 2014 to which Stevenson pled guilty earlier this year. He is currently serving a 10-year jail sentence. Stevenson and Kalmikoff
were arrested on April 25, 2014, following a high-speed police chase after Stevenson robbed the Nelson and District Credit Union. Kalmikoff pled not guilty to all charges on the premise that in the instances she was his getaway driver she didn’t know he had just committed a robbery. Stevenson and Kalmikoff were living together before and throughout the CONTINUED ON A29
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he Kootenay Lake School District’s callout system for substitute teachers is causing anxiety, missed work and numerous other problems according to five people who spoke out against it at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “The absolute inefficiency is calamitous,” art teacher Shannon Lanaway said. “Most teachers I’ve talked to feel like we should go back to the old system. Teachers on call are losing uncountable days of work, and they’re going to work not knowing what they’re teaching, or where, or when.” Lanaway recently received a call while teaching at W.E. Graham in Slocan that requested she teach in Salmo 15 minutes later — though the commute is more like an hour and a half. “This system doesn’t understand geography,” she said. “This situation is sucking the life and love out of the role of being a teacher, and I’m speaking as an employee of 12 years.” Teacher Sara Simonet echoed Lanaway’s concerns, as did Nelson District Teachers’ Association president Paul
Art teacher Shannon Lanaway spoke out against the call-out system for substitute teachers in the Kootenay Lake school district during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Will Johnson photo Boscariol, teacher Kathy Couch and Creston Valley Teachers’ Association treasurer Doug Kunzelman. Simonet noted she’s worked in places such as California and Minnesota with better systems. “You’re already filled with anxiety when you’re at a new school and have a new job, and then it’s something else if you have no idea where you’re supposed to go or what you’re supposed to do,” she said. Simonet reported that she’s
received call-outs with almost no information in them, and inaccurate times and dates. Kunzelman said the problem is affecting “our most vulnerable teachers.” “They can’t live on cancellations. They can’t live on a [teacher on call] salary, so they have other jobs. This affects more than just their [teacher on call] work. I think it’s important for the trustees to hear this.” Boscariol said the district is well aware of the problem.
“The financial impact has been significant for these individuals,” he said. “Something needs to be done to rectify some of the challenges. Some aspects are related to human input error, and there’s a certain degree of adjusting to the system, but there are other challenges that aren’t going away.” According to Boscariol, the district is “disenfranchising a good portion of the teaching population.” They also haven’t been invited to participate in non-instructional days to learn about the new curriculum. He encouraged the board to petition the education ministry for more funding. “We’re urging the board to connect with other school boards and to press the ministry to loosen the purse strings to provide funding for all teachers to participate in the outlay of this K-9 curriculum.” Board chair Lenora Trenaman told those who spoke that they’re “well aware” of the situation but little could be done. “We can visit this again,” she said. Superintendent Jeff Jones encouraged the teachers to meet and talk directly with support staff.
Perrier Rd. home burns NELSON STAR STAFF
A house fire on Perrier Rd. on Tuesday evening caused $75,000 damage but no one was hurt. Nelson Fire Rescue services responded to the call around 8:40 p.m. Assistant chief Michael Daloise said when the first crew arrived, flames could be seen from the home’s rear window and smoke was coming from the eaves. “Crews encountered
a large amount of fire in the kitchen area and were able to slow the spread of the fire until additional crews arrived,” he said in a news release. “The next challenge was to ensure there was no fire extension into the walls and attic.” Due to the type of building materials and insulation used, this required the removal of the ceiling and some wall coverings in the kitchen.
The home’s lone occupant escaped without injury, primarily thanks to a working smoke alarm. Friends are taking care of her. The fire appears to have started in the kitchen, although the cause is still under investigation. The main floor suffered extensive smoke damage. Twenty-three firefighters responded with two engines, one ladder truck, and two utility
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elson Hydro’s solar garden project has sold 92 panels so far. According to project coordinator Carmen Proctor, 87 of these were sold at an open house last week that kicked off a monthlong pre-sale period. “When the doors opened there was a line-up at the cashier right away,” she said. “People were pretty excited that we were moving forward with it.” If Nelson Hydro can sell 150 panels in its pre-sale period it will build a 200-panel 50 kw solar array at its Bonnington generating site. Depending on the interest, the project may expand to 100 kWs, which is about 400 panels. Customers will not purchase the panels themselves but the electricity produced by them, which will then be credited back on the customer’s bill at the price of electricity each year for a return on investment over a 25-year contract. The cost of the panels is still uncertain because of an
Nelson residents purchase electricity from future solar panels at a Nelson Hydro open house last week. Courtesy Nelson Hydro outstanding grant application, which, if successful, will bring down the price to consumers. Proctor says that in any event the cost will not exceed $923 per panel. During the pre-sale period she is taking $500 deposits until the final cost is known. Proctor says one of the most common questions at the open house was “Why doesn’t Nelson Hydro just generate more hydro electricity, since it is already green?” “The answer,” she says, “is that the river is already fully subscribed. We cannot gener-
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Interior Health’s new CEO says a final decision on privatizing hospital laundry services, including those in Nelson, won’t be made before March. “I plan to take additional time in reviewing the future of our laundry services,” Chris Mazurkewich said in a prepared statement. “This process has taken, unfortunately, longer than anyone anticipated, and I want to take the time to understand all of the complexities around this significant issue.” Mazurkewich said he appreciates the delay may be frustrating to those who have been waiting for the decision. “I plan to work with the team leading the review to gather all of the information available to ensure we make a thorough recommendation to our board,” he said. Those recommendations will be presented to the board in March. The Hospital Employees’ Union, which represents affected workers, welcomed the news. “We’re pleased that under new leadership, the IHA is taking a serious look at the plans for hospital laundries,” secretarybusiness manager Jennifer Whiteside said in a news release. “So far, we have not seen any valid justification for the health author-
ity to forge ahead with contracting out this efficient, publicly delivered service.” Since announcing last year that it would seek bids from the private sector to take over all or part of its laundry operations in 11 communities including Nelson, the health authority has delayed its final decision several times. “This in-house laundry operation has set the bar high in terms of productivity, efficiency and quality standards, according to the IHA itself,” says Whiteside. “We need the IHA to be a champion of protecting family-supporting jobs and a clearly wellrun service in their region. That would be a win-win situation for everybody.” This week the union also pointed to Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer’s review of two IHA documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request to analyze the health authority’s rationale for outsourcing its laundry services. He found no business case for privatization, the union said. Nelson city council has objected to the privatization of hospital laundries, which would eliminate 17 full-time and 12 casual jobs at Kootenay Lake Hospital. If the move goes ahead, laundry services are expected to be provided by a contractor in the Lower Mainland or Alberta.
it would, and that the EcoSave program, which she runs for Nelson Hydro, can help with that. “We encourage people to do the right thing in their own home first, and then if you want to see renewable energy move forward, join this project. The cleanest and greenest energy is the energy that is not used.” Proctor explained the choice of Nelson Hydro’s site at Bonnington is based on data collected from sensors placed there, on Elephant Mountain, and at Lakeside since June 2014, and these have been combined with long-term weather data. Proctor said beyond a contribution by Nelson Hydro of $25,000 with an additional $2,000 per year for maintenance, the project is intended to be financially self-supporting and that if over time the project costs less than anticipated, the savings will be passed on to customers. “We will only charge people for what the project actually costs.” Nelson Hydro provides updates on the progress of the project at nelson.ca/solar.
Educational assistants get a raise WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
More money is being provided for educational assistants in the Kootenay Lake school district. “It is my pleasure to announce that an agreement has been reached with CUPE employees of School District 8,” administrator Ben Eaton told trustees Tuesday. “This is a considerable amount of funds provincially — about $20 million — to provide on-going, multi-year support. As of Dec. 7, these educational assistants will be eligible to receive 45 minutes of collaboration time and an additional hour of direct face-to-face time with students.” He was effusive about the news. “This is something we should celebrate as a district. Our most vulnerable students are receiving additional supports, and this gives the educational assistants a chance to collaborate with teachers and other specialists.” Locally, this means an additional $202,000 will end up in the hands of educational assistants. N R N NE NE E PPPE EERCE RCE RC CE ENT NT NT T 11%%% OOONE
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Former fire chief Simon Grypma retired last year as one of Nelson’s most popular and longest serving firefighters. On Dec. 2 the Osprey Foundation is honouring him with a fundraiser dinner at the Prestige. But according to Grympa, “it’s not all about me.” “First of all, I’m quite honoured that the Osprey Foundation chose me to be recognized this year,” Grypma told the Star, noting he’s among good company — last year the night was dedicated to outgoing city councillor Donna Macdonald. “But really this dinner is about the first responders in our community.” Grypma, who has also worked as a paramedic, said the co-operation between police, fire and ambulance services in Nelson is unique. He’s intensely proud of the work they did together. “There was never a real turf war here, because we’re a small enough community that we know we have to work together. Whether it was the police helping pull fire hose or the paramedics providing oxygen and helping carry patients, it’s a real working effort by all the members, and that’s what I want to celebrate.” Grypma was thrilled to learn
Former Nelson fire chief Simon Grypma will be honoured by an upcoming Osprey Foundation fundraiser dinner at the Prestige on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Will Johnson photo an anonymous donor has agreed to match all local money raised by 50 per cent, bumping every $10 donation to $15. “The money will boost Osprey’s Community Fund,” said executive director Vivien Bowers. “Mostly, though, this is a community tribute to Simon, and we’d like everyone to come out and join us as we celebrate the chief.” Osprey’s P’nina Shames said a number of “quirky” auction items have been donated. “The fire department is donating a chance to operate the jaws of life (under the direction of Nelson Fire Rescue) to remove doors in seconds, turn a hardtop into a convertible and break windows safely.” Attendees also have an opportunity to see the city from the top of the fire department’s 85-foot ladder truck. “And a romantic CPR training
course for two. Nothing sets the mood like chocolates, Barry White on the stereo, and perfecting the Heimlich maneuver on your partner,” she said. There will be spoken and musical tributes, snacks, a no host bar, and a special Nelson Firehouse blend of Oso Negro coffee. “This is our second annual community tribute,” said Bowers. “We urge everyone to come out and raise a glass in Simon’s honour. He’s done an amazing amount for this community.” Bowers called Grypma a “good sport” for fronting the fundraiser. “I accepted the offer because it’s a community-driven fundraiser and the money remains in our community,” said Grypma. “All the money donated is going to stay right here in Nelson.” The dinner begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.
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Address panhandling through creative means I attended my first Downtown Business Association meeting last month. This meeting was well attended as any meeting is when there is controversy. The topic of discussion was the proposed panhandling law. The very well-chaired meeting allowed all to have a say and all were respectful and honest with their opinions. I was hesitant to attend for I was concerned that my ideas may not be shared by others. I was pleasantly surprised that in a room of close to 40 people, only three spoke in favour of this bylaw. The general feeling was compassion and innovation. Most recognized the need to be patient and understanding towards others and that treating others with respect precipitated the same response. It was recognized that there are more creative means to solve some uncomfortable situations. I left the meeting feeling proud of our community and know that we can accomplish good for many in need. On that note I also want to remind people that the colder weather creates harsher conditions for those not fortunate enough to have a warm bed every night. Nelson CARES, Stepping Stones and Wait’s News always offer the $5 coffee card. This gives those in need food and warmth, two things that are really priceless in below zero weather. Two years ago we had over 400 donated to Stepping Stones. I was humbled by the response and many had a warmer body for a short time. Mari Plamondon Owner, Wait’s News
A solution to the mall bus issue It has been many years since my last letter but as a long time (30-plus years) bus rider, I am compelled to express my thoughts on the mall bus issue. To quote from page one of the rider’s guide/bus schedule: “Decisions on fares, routes and service levels are made by local governments based on recommendations by the West Kootenay Transit Committee (made up of local government representatives), based on public feedback and information provided by BC Transit.”
The Reproductive Health Coalition of the Kootenays takes issue with this banner, which flew on Baker St. this month. Public feedback to me entails face-to-face meetings between bus riders and transit. To date, such meetings haven’t occurred. Rather there have been petitions, letters and phone calls from concerned and upset bus passengers to the owner and manager of the mall, Val Warmington (transit rep on city council) and our local transit representative. When I spoke to Gerry Tennant at Nelson Transit, he said the issue was one of safety, namely when the buses would drop off and pick up riders at the side of the main roadway. Fair enough, everyone wants to ensure passenger safety although a person does wonder why the practice continued for years without any safety concerns. There is a solution that would allow the bus stop to remain at SaveOn-Foods. The buses in question, the reverse Fairview and incoming North Shore, could travel behind the mall, along in front of Walmart and on to Save-On-Foods. Then they could turn down through the road between the parking spots and carry on past the Prestige. This shouldn’t be considered unsafe because semi trucks who unload at Save-On go this same route. Most people grocery shop last and now they must go the entire length of the mall to catch the bus. At the old stop they waited inside until a few minutes before their bus arrived. Plus, in the evenings (except Thursday and Friday nights) the inside mall gates are closed so people at Save-On have to walk outside to get the bus by Walmart. As a bus passenger I, and others, expect to be treated in a decent and respectful manner. However, no meetings for direct dialogue indicates to me that my opinions and ideas can be easily dismissed.
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It is past time to show respect for bus riders who help pay the salaries of transit people and aid our environment by putting fewer cars on the road. So, let’s slow down and consider other solutions that don’t compromise the convenience, comfort and safety of bus passengers. Elaine Langlois Nelson Re: “Transit user unhappy with new bus stop,” Letters, Nov. 13 and “Mall bus stop should revert to old location,” Letters, Nov. 18 I am in total agreement regarding the sign instructing cars not to go around the bus, especially when one bus, say the #2 Fairview is at the stop. The sign is not visible to any approaching vehicles. And I find that I am in complete agreement on all four of Jill Wilson’s well-thought out points. From all of the regular riders Ms. Wilson has overheard and/or talked to, plus mall office people, etc., it looks like Ms. Wilson has really done her homework on this important issue. I ride both the #2 Fairview bus and the #10 North Shore bus, but the #2 bus more often. I hope that people at Nelson Transit, BC Transit and the Chahko Mika Mall owners etc., will put their heads and their hearts together on this issue and find a solution that works for everyone. David L. Healey Nelson
Banner is discriminatory and offensive We are a group of harm reduction and reproductive justice advocates and service providers. We work closely with the people of this
city who are seeking a wide variety of health care provisions and support, including but not limited to, access to abortion. We recognize this is a contentious issue and one that sits tenderly in the hearts and bodies of many. It is not our desire to villainize or shame anyone for their choices. Rather we are writing this letter to advocate for a different approach to this conversation. One that relies less on black and white thinking and more on cooperation and respect. We feel that the banner pictured above, which hung above Baker St. for a full week in November, runs the risk of alienating and silencing anyone who has chosen to have an abortion, or anyone who has considered doing so. Abortion is a deeply personal choice. Whatever our aims, whether they are to create safer access to abortion, or reduce the number of abortions, shaming people is never a helpful tactic. Shame merely leaves people drowning in fear and hiding in shadows. This is particularly harmful when what pregnant people often need is non-judgemental support and access to a range of choices that allow them to feel empowered, rather than forced. We urge those with decision making power at city hall to consider whether, as a community, we want to condone this type of message. Are we a community that wants to shame people? Or do we want to support people to make informed and well supported choices, whatever they may be. Many Canadians fought to legalize abortion, and to many people a banner that opposes this right is experienced as discriminatory and offensive. Considering the nature of this banner’s content, we urge city council to reconsider whether this
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banner should even be allowed to be displayed so publicly above the town we live in. No one wants to live in fear of judgement from their community. And we don’t believe anyone needs to, no matter what their choices are. Disagreement is a natural part of sharing community. It’s how we carry that disagreement that defines our character. We would much prefer, and seek to encourage through our work, a message that encourages safety, access to a wide range of choices and ultimately respect for all of human life. We feel this work must include the rights and needs of pregnant people facing complex and often challenging choices. The Reproductive Health Coalition of the Kootenays ANKORS, West Kootenay Women’s Association, The Full Spectrum Abortion and Miscarriage Doula Collective
Watch Flynn’s lecture on smart meters Re: “Council balks at Wi-Fi in parks,” Nov. 12 I would like to comment on the information given to city council by Shaw Cable. It states that “Shaw’s outdoor access points emit a similar radio frequency to a cordless phone … or a baby monitor.” I would like to refer your readers, including city council members, to a Youtube lecture by Jerry Flynn. Mr. Flynn worked in the Canadian military for 26 years and specialized in wireless radio systems. In addition to discussing the issue with smart meters, he also refers to cordless phones and baby monitors indicating that this level of microwave radiation is the most dangerous to humans. I urge all parents to listen to at least some of this talk by Jerry Flynn. You can easily access this information by Googling “Jerry Flynn National Day of Action against Smart Meters.” This is a much bigger issue than just smart meters as Mr. Flynn indicates. I certainly had no idea about the effects of radiation from “normal” household items like cordless phones or baby monitors. Listen to the facts and then make an informed decision for yourselves (and your children). Tom Van Alstine Nelson
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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. HUGS: To everyone. Please get water filters and lock your doors. It’s 2015, people!!! HUGS: A big hug to all the bus drivers in Nelson for your safe winter driving this year! HUGS: To the person complaining about sandwich boards because apparently you need one! SLUGS: A big fat slug to people who speed through the roads this winter! Let’s keep the roads safe for this holiday season. SLUGS: To the city for still not providing a paved pathway or street lights at the dog park. The pathways have potholes and mud puddles. The pathway is pitch black. After work there is nowhere else to walk our dogs. It is very dangerous. Please provide some light! — Scared of The Dark SLUGS: To the yellow dump truck that drove through the Vernon/Ward intersection right at 11 a.m. during the two minutes of silence for Remembrance Day. I’m only 33, but I remember a time when all the traffic on the roads would come to a stop at 11 a.m. It’s not difficult to remember as you see the extra cash for working a holiday on your paycheque. HUGS: To the family of three
whom I rescued on the highway by Whitewater two weeks ago. Your car ran out of gas, and you generously gave me $20 for my own gas. I wanted you to know I donated that money plus some of my own to Kootenay Kids for a family in need to buy their child proper winter gear. Thank you for your kindness. I hope we all can pay it forward at this time of year. – A 20-Something Who Cares About Our Community HUGS: Gigantic enormous fluffy bear hugs the late night crew at a local business for entertaining us with great beats, a friendly smile and a warm place for some to wait for rides. You are amazing and awesome no matter how long you have worked that day or week. You are always welcoming. Slugs to the few that feel the need to be mean and rude to these awesome late night workers. Shame on you and slimy slugs for you as well. – The Ninja Minion SLUGS: After nearly being hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk I feel compelled to slug someone. Three times this year I have had to run out of the way or was pulled out of the way by another pedestrian to avoid being struck by a turning vehicle at the corner of Stanley and Baker. I’m not a risk taker. I cross at the crosswalk with the green lights so why can’t drivers see me when they are pointing their
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FLOWSHINE - Good, Canadian folks making far out, electic, electric-psychedelic, groove-based rock n roll tunes that get people excited. Rockwall Highline is a thunderous, yet sensual rock and roll outfit from Calgary. The real McCoy. The bee’s veritable knees. The Cat’s snazzy-meow, pajamas. $5 - 2 bands 9:30 pm
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Sarah Jane Scouten & The Honky Tonk Wingmen. Fiddle fanatics and nuts of the Nashville numbering-system! Take Note, (James McEleney on bass, Ben Plotnick on fiddle and Sly Juhas on drums) playing many new songs and relics of Canadian archives of the hard-rock miners, cowboys and forbearers of the West. 8pm - $5.
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Special events Oxygen Art Centre is hosting a Barbaric Cultural Practices Cabaret on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28, at 8 p.m. This fundraiser will feature Morgan Beck, Hayden Wasylyk, Alex D. McMahon, Tyler James and Graham Lingard, alongside Bessie Wapp, Hiromoto Ida, Julie Johnson Murray, Krista Lynch, Lisa Menna, Lindsay Clague, Eva McKimm and Laurie Jarvis. Blue Night Nelson is a free city-wide arts and culture event where participants can take in visual art, performances, markets and more at over 20 venues including Bibo, Booksmyth, Finley’s, Oxygen Art Centre and many others. The reception and dance showcase will take place at Bloom Nightlclub at 10 p.m. on Nov. 27, featuring Slava Doval, Scarlet Mary Rose, Vesper Valentine and others. Hosted by Blair Leaman, with DJ Sugarbear until 2 a.m. The next episode of The LineUp, filmed at Shambhala Hall, is coming on Dec. 5. DJ Adham Shaikh, Tiny Lights Festival founder Carla Stephenson and Christopher Moore of Trans Connect will be interviewed and sharing their stories. Sydney Black of Black Productions will also be swinging by for a surprise, and Marco Sordini will join the fun with host Jenna Raider. The show is at 8 p.m. and will be aired lived at the thelineup.tv.
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The Capitol’s 28th Christmas Pantomime is coming up with Lisel Forst in the role of Puss in Boots. The story follows a swashbuckling feline who fights to save his town from an evil villain. Get ready to cheer for the hero, boo the bad guys, and sing along with some familiar songs. It will be performed on Dec. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 and 6 at 2 p.m.
Movies The latest James Bond film, Spectre, comes to the Nelson Civic Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. Pre-purchasing your tickets makes you eligible for a prize package. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. It will screen at 4 p.m. on Nov. 28 and there will be a Spectre party at 8 p.m. that night. Following the success of last year’s screening of Days of my Youth, this year ski film Fade to Winter will play at the Civic Theatre at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11. The producers of Fade To Winter have traveled the world from BC to Japan to Iceland with major Freeride skiers to produce this year’s film. Local athlete Trace Cooke will be in attendance to raise local support.
Music On Saturday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m., Elison’s Cafe presents April Lavine. Expect a compilation of ukulele songs - covers and originals, from happy folk to soulful blues with a few other worldly instruments. Next up is a new Kootenay group, The 7th Street Jam Band, playing a variety of traditional, bluegrass, folk and roots. They are fiddler Dave Ritchie, Al Suttie on guitar, and multi-instrumentalists Roger Luckey, Peter Pii and Steve Garth. On Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. there will be an Advent Festival of readings and carols at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral. It will
be followed by a festive celebration with mulled apple cider and shortbread. A freewill offering will be gratefully received to support the Kootenay Refugee Coalition. On Nov. 30 at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Selkirk Pro Musica presents Noemi Kiss, Nicola Everton and Sue Gould. Folkinspired melodies from around the world will be played, including “The Shepherd on the Rock” by Franz Schubert. Dan Mangan will place an intimate evening concert at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Touring without his backup band, Mangan will be playing stripped down versions of the songs from his latest album Club Meds. Astral Swans will open. Nelson Choral Society presents the Messiah by George Frederic Handel. The 65-member choir under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf is joined by the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra and soloists Noemi Kiss, Audrey Bisset, David Herbison and David Stewart. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Museum exhibits Roll On Columbia: Exploring the Landscape and Culture of the Columbia River Treaty, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. with an artist talk by Heather MacAskill at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday at 1 p.m.: Talk by curator Eileen Delehanty Pearkes The Columbia River Treaty: Is It Sustainable?
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Marking the Payne’s 125th anniversary
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Second of two parts ast week we started looking into the history of the Payne mine, whose discovery in 1891 sparked the launch of the Silvery Slocan rush and the birth of Slocan, Silverton, and New Denver, plus myriad ghost towns, chief among them Sandon. Chris McNamara of Retallack Lodge notes the 125th anniversary of that momentous event is coming up next year and is looking for ways to commemorate it. He was always curious about the first claim, staked on Sept. 9, 1891 by Eli Carpenter and Jack Seaton, but had trouble finding it, because it’s not at the summit of Payne Mountain, but on the mountain’s shoulder, toward Three Forks. In addition to the Payne, three other adjacent claims made up the original group: the Mountain Chief, Maid of Erin, and Two Jacks (in later years, the St. Keverne group was added). After a “fair amount of detective work” over a couple of months that included visits to the Kootenay Lake Archives in Kaslo, Chamber of Mines
in Nelson, Touchstones Nelson, and Sandon Museum, McNamara compiled a thick dossier on the Payne. He found the original survey notes from August-September 1892, and traced the mine’s convoluted chain of custody. While there is a lot of contradictory information, going back to the primary sources — the original claim records, crown grants, and early newspaper accounts — gave him a better idea of what actually transpired. “ The S e atonCarpenter discovery (and subsequent Slocan silver rush) was not only a significant event for the Kootenays but more broadly it was instrumental to the settlement and development of British Columbia and Western Canada,” he says. “I’ve always wondered why there are hardly any national and provincial historic sites associated with this important era.” (The building that houses the Sandon museum a designated provincial heritage site, but that’s about it.) McNamara adds: “We must also not forget that Seaton and Carpenter were pursuing tales of rich deposits of galena (silverlead) ore, which Carpenter had heard was used by First Nations guides and hunters in the area for thousands of years beforehand.” In his book Window in the Rock, the late Gene Petersen wrote of visiting an old-time packer at Fort Steele in 1946, who claimed to have befriended Carpenter in the late 1880s. The packer (who went unnamed) was married to a Ktunaxa
woman; her brother belonged to a party that explored the Slocan and discovered the Payne’s outcroppings. Petersen indicated Carpenter learned of if this way. (Most other accounts, however, suggest Carpenter and Seaton were prospecting on the heels of Andy Jardine, John Allen, and Jack McDonald, who staked the Beaver claim in the summer of 1891.)
McNamara says the Silvery Slocan’s story has many themes that still apply today: “Not just of rugged people carving out an existence in a harsh land but also of the co-existence and transition from resource extraction to sustainable tourism.” Retallack Lodge itself is on the site of the old Whitewater townsite, one of many towns that flourished and died with the Slocan’s mining fortunes. McNamara says the backcountry skiing and mountain biking destination may be more sensitive to history than most since they witness everyday “the progression from mining ore to mining powder and now to mining dirt. “Without our mining forefathers we simply would not exist and we are constantly reminded of days gone by,” he says.
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“However, there are now few old timers left from this era and nature is rapidly reclaiming the surrounding old historic sites.” In 1991, the 100th anniversary of the start of the mining rush — dubbed Discovery Day — was marked in a few ways: first, a commemorative roadside sign on the Slocan mines erected in the 1960s that disappeared was located and re-erected at Sandon. Frank Mills, an old miner from Silverton, was asked to do the unveiling. Then nearly 100 people piled into a convoy of four-wheel-drive vehicles and proceeded to the site of the Payne, where a champagne toast was given in honour of Carpenter and Seaton. Afterward, they returned to Sandon where Mills and fellow old-timer Ted Kleim cut a cake. McNamara says for the 125th anniversary on Sept. 9, 2016 he’d like to see at minimum another ceremony at the site, with the unveiling of a plaque that’s “christened with some good whiskey.” “My hope, however, is that by bringing attention to this upcoming anniversary it will spur a year-long celebration and broader conversation about the rich history of the special part of the world that we now call home. Nobody can take our rich history from us, however we can let it slip away. We owe it to ourselves to not let this happen.” The Payne Consolidated Mining Co. Ltd. was one of the early owners of the Payne mine. This stock certificate is from 1899. Ed Mannings collection
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Nelson Choral Society Musical director: Kathleen Neudorf
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MESSIAH Selkirk Chamber Orchestra
Noémi Kiss, soprano Audrey Bisset, alto David Herbison, tenor David Stewart, bass-baritone
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hank you to the 63,203 people who voted in the Oct. 19 election. Almost 74 per cent of eligible voters in KootenayColumbia took that walk to the polls, which was amongst the highest in Canada. This election was an excellent example of how every vote counts, and it is an honour to serve you as your member of parliament. So what’s been happening in the first month? Starting out as an MP is incredibly busy. One of the challenges is setting up offices — my plan is to have staff in Ottawa, Nelson and Cranbrook for Jan. 4. This involves leasing new space and furnishing the offices with the recycled inventory used by the former MP as the furniture, computers, etc. that are all owned by the House of Commons. I plan on having one staff person in Ottawa and four in the riding so that you get good service here at home. We are assigned office locations in Ottawa based on “standing,” so for this 42nd session of parliament Liberal MPs picked their offices first, Conservative MPs second, and we are in process of picking our offices now. The next update will include my Ottawa office information — even if we’re picking third it is an honour to have an office on Parliament Hill. I also have to hire the staff. The NDP has unionized constituency and parliamentary assistants and since we went from 103 seats to
44 in the election, there are several hundred qualified people in Ottawa who, under the contract, get the first opportunity to bid on the jobs both in Ottawa and across the country. That process is underway. The MP has to serve their constituents whether their permanent staff is in place or not. In the last month I have attended meetings and events in Fernie, Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Nelson, Kaslo and Johnsons Landing. There have been phone calls (250-919-9104) and emails (wayne.stetski@parl. gc.ca) and letters (PO Box 872, Cranbrook, V1C 4J6 until Jan. 1 and then send mail to Unit B – 111 7th Ave. S, Cranbrook, V1C 2J3) to answer. There have been about 100 letters so far including those waiting for me in Ottawa. Experienced MPs have told me that once everything is up and running an MP can expect to get between 300 and 500 emails per day. If you have sent me some correspondence and haven’t heard back yet please be patient — you will get a response. Phone me if it is urgent. In the last month I was also in Ottawa for five days participating in an intensive orientation focused on finance and admin and the non-parliamentary aspects of being an MP. We are given a budget that includes staff salaries, office leases, providing information to constituents, in-riding travel,
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Community Comment etc. If we go over it we pay for it out of our own pockets. On average we spend over six months of the year in Ottawa participating in parliament and other national responsibilities (for example I am the NDP critic for national parks) so I also have to find accommodation in Ottawa. The balance of the year is spent traveling around the riding meeting with constituents. Our job as the progressive opposition is to make government and Canada better, and that is exactly what we will do. Parliament begins on Dec. 3 and continues until Dec. 11 before breaking for Christmas. My next update will include a look at what it’s like to sit in the House of Commons as your MP. I’m sure it will be an exciting and humbling experience. Have a happy holiday season and a great new year. I hope to see many of you during the break when I start my Coffee With Your MP sessions around the riding.
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Roll up your sleeves — the festive evergreen-making workshop is happening again in Nelson. On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting their Winter Evergreen Café, your chance to make and take home a fresh evergreen arrangement, enjoy refreshments and homemade squares and pick up a special handmade craft for that unique gift. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the Nelson United Church Hall at 602 Silica St. Have the fun of creating your own seasonal decoration while leaving the gathering,
organizing and cleaning up to the Grans. If you don’t know where to start, they have a team to assist you all afternoon. As a special treat, Imelda Grypma of Georama has graciously offered to share her own tips and tricks and walk you through the step-by-step process to create your own natural evergreen arrangement. Signups for her free workshops are on a first-come first-serve basis at the event. The Grans are baking up a storm for the shortbread and gingerbread table. These are pre-wrapped and make wonderful gifts. There are some projects the Grandkids have been working on for sale in addition
to their “teach us how” table — they surprise everyone every year with their skills and creativity. You will discover a beautiful handcrafted collection of angels, hand-sewn aprons, cool bandanas and other handmade things for sale. In case you don’t feel like making your own evergreen arrangement, purchase one ready-made. All proceeds from this event are donated to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which works with communitybased organizations which are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS and rebuilding communities in Africa.
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Jean Elliot of Nelson is pictured at last year’s Wintergreen Cafe, where she was delighted to make her own table centrepiece. “It was great to have such a wonderful selection of items to use,” she said.
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I’ll make a public confession: I suffer with depression and I find this a hard time of year. My depression isn’t SAD related, but the short days and lack of sunlight don’t help. Fortunately, as I have discovered over the years, there are strategies to lead us through this time of year. Firstly and foremost, seek medical advice if you find your feelings unmanageable. Secondly, consider strategies that can help you manage your time, your finances, your feelings, and your priorities. There is a movement to simplify our living. This means that we pay attention to our bodies, our spirits and our hearts. Emphasizing the power of love at this time of year and using this time as a stepping stone to changing our behavior all year is important; emphasizing love also helps us re-prioritize gift giving. This is a deeply spiritual time of year so attending to our spirits and giving an emphasis to rituals and traditions can add meaning. Being kind to our bodies—getting adequate sleep, nutrition and exercise—is also key. And opening our hearts through meditative practices has an integrating benefit to our well-being.
May the light of love be yours. David Boyd
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This time of year can be a difficult time for many people. Some struggle with Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)—short days, some with the buildup of expectation regarding holidays— Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanza, and some who are dealing with loss and grief especially felt at this time of year. For people who struggle with depression, December can be a challenging month.
As a Christian, I celebrate the incarnation of Jesus at Christmas. God became a human being and dwelt among us. Part of the meaning of this for me becomes an invitation to be incarnational, to celebrate that we are spiritual AND physical beings. We take the time to celebrate the gifts of our lives, indeed the gifts of all life.
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When global superstar Kiesza takes the Mary Hall stage at the Selkirk College gala on Saturday, she will be joined by 2014 Kootenay Idol winner Jane Love, also known as Trulee. “Hearing the name Kiesza I automatically visualized a powerful current of electrical energy in the colours of red and black,” said Love, a music student and aspiring singer obsessed with the viral sensation and Selkirk alumna. She will be joined on stage by nearly twenty of her fellow student musicians. “She is more than a brand.” “Actually, it almost upsets me to hear [Selkirk music instructor] Gilles Parenteau answer ‘yes’ to my question of whether he knew Kiesza would make it big as a singer. In order for a student to invoke such a prediction in an instructor’s mind, it takes a distinctive hardworking attitude and a determination more solid and taller than Mount Everest.” Though his comment made her feel envy, it also steeled her resolve. “I wanted Gilles to think that I, as Trulee, will make it even bigger than he can imagine.” Parenteau sat students down recently and expressed his excitement for this unusual opportunity. “This is the big-
gest thing that Selkirk music program has ever seen,” he told them. “Throughout my career, I have worked with many successful musicians, but the biggest name so far is Kiesza. Imagine how many people around the world would do anything to get this gig you guys have.” Love doesn’t take it for granted. “This gig is even more special to me, having had to drop out of school after my first year because of an accident. I came back this year to find out that it was the best thing that ever happened. I still tear up with gratitude. And that is what this show is — a celebration and gratitude ceremony for the global stardom that began as a small light in the very practice rooms that we dream in,” she said. “An important lesson I take from Kiesza: spontaneity is something to hold onto. There has never been a time where people have been so continually occupied, constantly watching the time for it to signal another task for the new hour. I know that this lifestyle deprives us from creativity.” She told the Star the kind of creativity she cherishes is “the type that sends ants to my pants while I build sand castles on the beach.” During the evening, Kiesza will perform a 40-minute set. That will
Selkirk College student Jane Love, also known as Trulee, performs with Kiesza on Saturday night at Mary Hall. Web photos be followed by a second 40-minute set from the music students, who have been rehearsing for the past month and a half. “Every gala we have is an important showcase of the talent we have here,” said Selkirk College’s Bob Hall. “You think of this as a school and these people as students, but really they have significant skills and talents already that they’re putting on proud display.” The room will be “transformed” by the students, and all the food will be prepared by students from the cooking program. “This is a great opportunity for them. There’s 280 people in that room, appreciative of what they’re doing. It’s definitely a highlight of the year.” Parenteau spoke with the Star the morning before their first dress rehearsal with Kiesza, and he was excited to reunite with his ex-student and see her collaborate with
his current ones. “Jane kind of reminded me a little bit of Kiesza when I first met her. She’s very driven, work hard, and she takes song-writing seriously. She’s going to do everything she can to succeed in this industry, and for a teacher to work with a student like that is such a pleasure.” The students have prepared their own arrangements of seven Kiesza songs. The other students involved include vocalists Sallie Salcedo, Robyn Edgar, Travis Flello, Ami Cheon, Taryn McMaster, Brittany Keller and Nikki Wozney. Guitarists Mitchell Hahn, Ryan Mildenberger, Jess Chan, Jonathon Blake, Liam Mckenzie, David Hecht, Ashley Pearce and Jonathan Blake will provide accompaniment along with Amanda Cawley on keys and Wesley Hughes and Nathan Swift on bass. Graham Stark will be the drummer.
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Dylan Bennett receives Governor General’s Award WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
L.V. Rogers graduate Dylan Bennett swung by his old high school to pick up his diploma recently, and found out they had something else waiting for him: the Governor’s General Award for having the highest GPA. “Mona, the secretary, said ‘just wait, we’ve got something for you,’” the 18-year-old soccer coach and Selkirk College student told the Star. “I was thinking ‘oh no, what did I do?’ Then she took me into [principal Tim] Huttemann’s office and told me I’d won this award.” Bennett has dual passions in life: math and soccer, leaving him little time for anything else. But he’s working towards becoming an actuary. Next year he plans to travel east to continue studying math at either the University of Waterloo or University of Toronto. “It’s looking at statistics and risk analysis. A lot of the work is for insurance companies, big corporations. There’s some govern-
L.V. Rogers principal Tim Huttemann provided 18-year-old Dylan Bennett with the Governor General’s Award this week for earning the highest GPA in the school last year. Will Johnson photo ment work, and basically you’re looking at the chances of something happening to each person so you can charge the right rates and be able to pay out the people who need to be paid out.” When asked how exactly he managed to get straight A’s last year, Bennett shrugged.
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Roll On Columbia: Exploring the Landscape and Culture of the Columbia River Treaty explores the complex legacy of the 50-year-old Columbia River Treaty. With the treaty up for possible renewal or renegotiation in the near future, the exhibition provides present-day understanding of the region’s trans-boundary watershed ecosystem, a vast landscape draining water from BC’s Rocky Mountains to Astoria, Oregon. Winner of the Canadian Museum Association award of excellence and funded
Sandbagging in Creston, 1948. by the Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC, the exhibition explores the local and national controversy over a treaty that authorized four mega projects for flood control and increased hydro-power efficiencies, but also negatively impacted ecosystems and human communities without local consultation. Guest-curated by
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tion is on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., with a brief artist talk by Heather MacAskill at 7:30 p.m. The opening reception will double as a launch for Pearkes’ latest book, The Heart of a River, a poetic tribute to the Columbia illustrated by Nichola Lytle of Pink Dog Designs. The opening is also part of Blue Night, an evening of free art events happening throughout the city. On Saturday at 1 p.m., Pearkes will give a talk titled The Columbia River Treaty: is it Sustainable? View the exhibition and ask yourself if the public values that originally formed the treaty remain the same today.
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What began with a paddle stroke has taken Nelson’s Brooke Campbell to the national club crew dragon boat team in Victoria. After less than one minute speaking to Campbell about dragon boat racing, it’s apparent that she is passionate about the sport. A Kootenay Rhythm Dragons member since 2012, Campbell’s drive to elevate her skill led her to apply to train with the Canadian national team. “I wanted to up my game,” she said, adding she had always been involved in sports, which she attributes to her upbringing as both her parents were very active as her father, a university professor, and her mother, a teacher, Nelson’s Kootenay Rhythm Dragons paddler Brooke Campbell (right) made the Canadian National team earlier this summer. were always involved with Brooke Campbell is seen racing with the Canadian National team (left). Submitted/Tamara Hynd varsity sports. Campbell, who is in her 60s, travelled to Victoria last The team qualified at the on the water these days but an “amazing experience” as caterpillar. The water is going March for the 10-day tryouts. Canadian Nationals Dragon the coach warms us up pretty she was going though per- so fast.” While her physical and tech- Boat competition in June. darned fast with our train- sonal changes at her life. She said so far her experinical abilities were tested she In Australia, they will de- ing,” she said. “There’s a mental tough- ence training with the team said it was also about how a fend their silver medal in As a senior athlete she said ness,” she said, “that’s more has far exceeded her expecperson meshes with the team. the 500 m at the 2014 World she is humbled by the team’s about your focus on the tations. One ability she figures was in Championship in Italy. They efforts and history. stroke and timing.” “The training … you have her favour was her ability to will also race in the 200 m “They are all just awesome At the nationals the differ- to push really hard.” paddle both left and right. and the 2 km. and great role models,” she ence between medal winners The ever-changing condiShe passed the test and “We are gunning for gold,” said. “I am the newbie and was a matter of .05 of a sec- tions of the water adds anmade the team which will she said. just trying to keep up to this ond. She set the scene of 20 other element to the sport. be representing Canada To prepare, Campbell is amazing bunch of athletes. paddlers, and a drummer in “The water is always difat the Club Crew World training with the team all Campbell loves dragon the boat paddling. ferent — the wind, the tide,” Championship in Adelaide, winter out of Victoria. boat racing. When she first “You all have to work like she said. Australia in March. “It is getting pretty cold joined the sport, she found it one,” she said. “You can’t be a She said the two kilometre Thank You For Helping Keep Our Area Prosperous!
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Leafs’ losing streak extends to five games WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
The Nelson Leafs’ losing streak is now at five games following a 4-3 loss at home to Castlegar Wednesday night. The Rebels scored two power play goals to open the game and made it 3-0 before the end of the first. “The penalties got us early and they capitalized on all their power plays,” said Leaf Nick Novin. “It’s a problem we’ve been having as a team. We need to stop taking stupid penalties — the trips, the hooks, the slashes.” He said they “battled back” but it was too little too late. “We’re not coming out strong at the beginning of the game. We’ve been hanging back and watching at first, and we can’t do that. We need to come out strong and hard right at the start.”
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The Nelson Leafs were defeated by the Castlegar Rebels on Wednesday evening 4-3. Photo by Will Johnson Matthew Sokol scored in the second for the Leafs to cut Castlegar’s lead to 3-1, but the Rebels got one back. The Leafs made it close with two goals 25 seconds apart late in the second. Tyler Garcia scored on the power play, and then moments later Novin got
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The Nelson Bantam Leafs made it two straight tournament wins by capturing the title in Greater Trail last weekend. Eight teams competed from Greater Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, Kelowna, and West Kelowna. The Leafs went undefeated with wins over Greater Trail #2 (6-2), Kelowna Avalanche (7-2), and the Kelowna Sharks (9-4). In the playoff round, Nelson met the West Kelowna Oil Kings in the semi-finals.
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one of his own. Novin also assisted on Sokol’s goal. There was no scoring in the third. Novin said the team misses Nolan Percival, who was recently traded to Beaver Valley. “Percy was real tight with all the boys.
Everyone’s sad but it was something he was talking about for a while, so hopefully he can turn it into something good.” Patrick Ostermann made 34 saves in the loss for Nelson while Joseph McLeod stopped 36 shots at the other end.
Nelson remains fourth in the Neil Murdoch Division, one point back of Grand Forks, but with three games in hand. Despite their losing streak, the Leafs are still one game above .500 but have a goal differential of minus-4: they’ve scored 68 and let in 72. Nelson hits the road for a game tonight in Golden against the league-worst Rockets, who have only two wins. Tomorrow they play in Columbia Valley before returning for a rematch against Castlegar next Wednesday.
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After regulation time, the two teams were deadlocked at 8-8. A five minute fouron-four overtime decided nothing. The game then went to a five-player shootout. Nelson was able to get two pucks by the West Kelowna goaltender and Nelson’s Josh Marsden stopped the four shots he faced to seal the victory. In the championship game, Nelson played Greater Trail #2 again and skated to an 8-3 victory.
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Local martial artists become champions of justice BETSY KLINE Castlegar News
Something that started as just an idea in a West Kootenay taekwondo instructor’s mind, has now turned into a growing organization that is having a global impact. In 2014 Master Dean Siminoff of Kootenay Christian Martial Arts decided he wanted to motivate his students and other martial arts schools to take the part of his school’s student oath that says “We will be champions of freedom and justice,” and move it from words to actions. Thus, Martial Arts for Justice was born. The organization is designed to be an association of martial artists and school owners that choose to actively pursue justice, locally and globally.
In many countries around the world, justice issues can often be the underlying problem that keeps people in poverty or bondage, including an estimated 36 million people who live in slavery. Martial Arts for Justice’s signature fundraising event is called Breaking Boards, Breaking Chains. Participants raise pledges that correspond to the number of boards they will break during the event. In 2014, with seven schools participating, the campaign raised $16,000; in 2015, $26,000 was raised. Those numbers are expected to multiply in 2016 as more and more schools join. “We use it to educate other martial arts schools about the problem and to ask them to join us in the campaign,” said Siminoff. Martial Arts for Justice in
turn supports International Justice Mission, a global organization with field offices around the world in areas that are high risk for justice problems. “When I first heard about International Justice Mission and the work they are doing and the problem they are fighting, it was kind of a no-brainer for me as a martial artist to get involved,” said Siminoff. “Really, it is to be a champion for those who cannot stick up for themselves.” International Justice Mission works toward long-term sustainable gains. Their four main tenets are to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors to safety and strength and strengthen the legal system. International Justice Mission works with locals and within the existing legal system.
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“To strengthen the justice system, we train local police forces, train court judges within the legal system to ensure they do the long-term work of protecting the vulnerable,” said International Justice Mission BC director of development and mobilization Phil Reilly. “What motivates us is that we believe all humanity is created in the image of God and therefore deserving of the freedom and liberty that you and I experience here,” added Reilly. Reilly and Siminoff spoke last night at the Selkirk College Mir Centre for Peace’s Peace Cafe, sharing the passion of their organizations as well as talking about the trip they made earlier this year to Uganda and Rwanda and the work International Justice Mission is doing in those countries.
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Nov. 6, 1965 “Ash Town by the Lake.” This is the label given the City of Nelson last week by a couple visiting here from the United States. The Citizen’s Committee, meeting Thursday night to discuss future action in combating the fly ash and sawdust problem that has beset the city for the past 18 years, noted that visitors to the city are well aware of the situation. The meeting was told by Dr. A.J. Beauchamp that many visitors to the city have expressed disgust that the problem is allowed to go unchecked.
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Nov. 9, 1965 An eight-week federal election campaign came to naught Monday, leaving party standings in the Commons practically unchanged from the 1963 election. The voters rejected Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson’s plea for a majority and blanked the Liberals in three provinces: Prince Edward Island, Alberta and again, in Saskatchewan. With 77 per cent of the polls reported, the Liberals, with 128 of the 265 seats, had taken
43 per cent of the popular vote compared to 32 per cent for John Diefenbaker’s Conservatives who took 99 seats. The NDP share increased to 16 per cent with seats increasing to 21. The Social Credit and Creditiste share dropped to eight per cent and seats from 24 to five. Locally, NDP’s Bert Herridge was delighted with his eighth consecutive victory, his biggest, with a margin of 3,013 votes over his nearest competitor. Nov. 9, 1965 F. Dumontel of the Annable Block, Nelson, cast his ballot in Monday’s federal election. Mr. Dumontel is a former Lardeau resident who now resides here. He immigrated to the Lardeau Valley in 1905, and became a naturalized Canadian citizen in 1908. He has resided in the Lardeau for many years. Mr. Dumontel is deaf. He appeared at the returning office in Nelson early Monday to ask the returning officer where to vote. He was told that he was not listed on the Nelson voters’ list and was advised that the only way he could vote would be to go to Lardeau. “By golly, I go, even if I have to get a taxicab,” he asserted. It was learned today that he made it, how we don’t know, but he voted. Nov. 10, 1965 Nelson retail merchants aren’t quite sure how to solve the city’s acute parking problems, but they are against a parking meter bylaw which proposes half-hour parking on Baker St. To plead their case six merchants appeared at the regular meeting of council with W.S. Ramsay as spokesman. Charging that the matter had been “brought up before” with little change in
Lester B. Pearson was held to a minority government in the 1965 federal election. the situation, Mr. Ramsay told council that merchants were “opposed” to the half-hour amendment that such a practice better suited a big city than a small town. In big centres, Mr. Ramsay stressed, parking problems were eased with availability of offstreet space, an advantage not shared with Nelson. Following further discussion, the matter was filed on the understanding that a meeting with council and merchants concerned would be held to study the parking problems relative to the amendment proposal. Nov. 24, 1965 Fights of near riot proportions broke out at Nelson’s Jolly Roger Discotheque Friday and Saturday night disrupting the teenage dances in progress, and resulting in injuries to several persons. City police said the trouble began when a fight start-
ed between a local youth and a Notre Dame University student. The fight spread throughout the hall but was finally broken up by teenagers attending the dance, but it quickly resumed in front of the club, and continued until a passing police cruiser stopped and police broke it up. Fighting again broke out in downtown Nelson with a local youth being knocked out. Despite increased police patrols, hostilities resumed on Saturday night when dancing was disrupted on several occasions by fighting. When police cleared the hall at midnight Saturday, a full scale fight again began outside the hall. Reinforced duty police, augmented by a police dog, quickly brought the situation under control. The discotheque is a teenage night club, where weekly dances are held. No liquor is permitted on the premises.
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MORES, Atillio “Tilly” MORES, Atillio “Tilly” passed away on November 14th, 2015 at 84 years of age after a lengthy stay in hospital. Tilly was born in Nelson on February 12, 1931. He left school at a very early age to find employment in order to support his family and worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 42 years where he made some very close friendships that lasted for life. He met his future wife Linda, in Trail, BC and they were married on September 26, 1970. Linda & Tilly were able to celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary this year. Tilly loved hockey, golf, fishing and the music of Wilf Carter. He always had a story to tell or a beef to discuss about the “Canucks” or the “Maple Leafs”. Tilly was a strong man with a gentle soul and he fought a long hard battle to stay around for Linda. He can finally be at peace. We love you dad. Tilly is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda; his children, Lisa (Dan) Markevich and Chris (Aimee) Mores; his grandchildren, Ethan, Colton, Alyssa and Connor; and his sister, Fermina (Harold) Bath. Tilly was predeceased by his parents Guiseppe & Evelina Mores, his daughter Teresa Mores and his sister Yones Couch. An informal gathering for friends and family will be held at the Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St, Nelson BC on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. A special thank you to Dr. Milde and all the doctors and nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital for the wonderful care they provided for both Dad and the family. A very special thank you to all of Dad’s friends for their support and visits while he was in hospital. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made in Dad’s memory to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC. Online condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca Arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service.
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Robert Joseph Edgar passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89. Husband of the late Barbara Ann Edgar (nee Lomas). Loving father of Marcia Edgar (Douglas Seanor) and Lauren Edgar (Ludvic Saleh). Proud Bobba to granddaughters Natalie Stechyson (Ian Shelton) and Krista Stechyson (Jason Izard). Cherished by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones in Western Canada, the United States and England. Predeceased by beloved daughter Valerie Pearson (Douglas Pearson), brother Denis Edgar (Doreen Edgar) and sister Shirley Finlay (Tom Finlay). Born Nov. 1, 1926, in Fernie, B.C, Robert grew up in Nelson, B.C. He earned his master degree in Agricultural Sciences at the University of British Columbia and enjoyed an impressive 34-year career with the federal Department of Agriculture in Ottawa. He met his wife, Barbara, in Ottawa where they married and raised their family. They were married for 50 years. Robert was dedicated to volunteer work and community service. He was actively involved in the Ridgemont Community Association and was a King Scout. He and his wife were enthusiastic leaders in the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Canada, respectively. An expert wilderness camper, he provided certification on camping requirements for both organizations. He also was a volunteer assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. He was an active member of St. Timothy’s Church and a regular blood donor. In his later years, Robert dedicated his time to teaching other senior citizens computer skills to help them remain independent. He was also a skilled pianist, singer and played the Double E Flat Bass. He instilled his love of music and song in his wife, children and grandchildren. Gathering around to sing at the piano was one of the family’s most treasured times. Robert had many passions – botany, history, photography, cooking, politics, travel – but first and foremost was his commitment to family and friends, who always knew that they were loved. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel 1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9 613-731-1255 Friday, November 27th, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, November 28th, 2015, in the chapel at 11 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to Canadian Blood Services and the Olde Forge Community Resource Centre - an Ottawa community service that helps senior citizens live independent, involved lives. Condolences and sharing memories available at www.kellyfh.ca
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It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of our father. Ed Kania on November 15th 2015 at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. Ed was born to Polish immigrant parents in Detroit, Michigan USA and grew up on a dairy farm in upstate New York. When he was 23 years old he ventured to the Yukon to work on the construction of the Alaska Highway during the war years. He met his future bride Lydia Sommer a Canadian girl in Alberta and they were married November 10th 1943 in Edmonton. Ed always liked to joke that they were wed on the opening day of skunk trapping season in New York State. He served in the US Army 8th Armored Division in the European Theatre during WW II as Private First Class. He was honourably discharged 1946 after receiving several commendations including the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge. Ed started his own building contracting business in New York and after several successful years of building homes and schools he, Lydia and family heard British Columbia calling. In 1962 Ed moved his family to Vallican, BC for a simpler life of farming and fur trapping. Ed worked construction on several Power Dam projects, Duncan, Kootenay Canal and Hugh Keenleyside Dam. In 1967 Ed along with his family became Canadian citizens and until 2013 lived on the family farm in Vallican. His life in the Slocan Valley was Àlled with hard work, lots of fun in trapping, hunting, Àshing, hall dances, house parties and let’s not forget card playing. Ed was a great story teller and entertained the staff and patrons at Talarico for the past 2 years. The family is profoundly grateful for the wonderful and tender loving care he received from the Doctors, Nurses and Care Staff at Talarico. Ed is survived by his loving wife Lydia of 72 years Son’s Kenneth (Louise), Stanley (Barbara), Calvin (Greg), Daughters Sheila and Kathryn (Jeffrey) Eight Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friends of many years. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on November 28th, 2015; 10am at the Appledale Community Hall, in the Slocan Valley.
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Helen Josephine Gemzik (nee Prochera) Helen Josephine Gemzik (nee Prochera) passed away peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Nelson, BC. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 8, 1928 to parents Joseph and Elizabeth Prochera (nee Shnerch). She grew up in Winnipeg, where she met a handsome young man by the name of Leonard Gemzik whom she married on July 1, 1948. They had four sons: Bruce, Brian, John and Len Jr. In 1969 the family moved to Nelson where they purchased a dry cleaning business. Mom was dad’s right hand every step of the way. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, watching tennis, baking, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. There was always a baked good in the house for anyone that stopped by. She was especially proud of her children and grandchildren and was blessed with a great granddaughter, Daisy in Australia in 2012.
Festival of Light and Hope “A Candlelight Service of Advent Readings & Song to Usher in the Christmas Season” Sunday Nov. 29th 7 pm Followed by a festive party with hot spiced apple cider and shortbread. Free admission. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Ward St. & Silica St., Nelson Everyone welcome! “Free-will offering to benefit Kootenay Refugee Coalition”
Left to mourn are her loving husband of 67 years Len. Son Bruce and wife Gayle in Australia. John in Calgary. Len and wife Christine in Nelson. Grandchildren: Michael, Katie, Patrick, Kristopher and Robyn. She will also be missed by Gail Neufeld, who was very special to mom. She was predeceased by her parents, son Brian (1970) and daughter in law Jane (2011). Sister Anne in childhood, brother Walter Prochera and sister in law Olive, sister Valerie and brother in law Gerry Tomanek and sister Florence Slivinski.
The Lions Club of Nelson is once again accepting applications for Community Grants. This is the 7th year the club has utilized funds from the Osprey Community Foundation to fund the club’s grant program. Applications are accepted from the Lions Club of Nelson, North Shore, Harrop, Proctor, Balfour, Taghum and Beasley. Only those organizations who can issue an official donation receipt under the Federal Income Tax Act are qualified to apply for the Lions Club of Nelson Community Grants. The Club will accept applications for grants until Nov 30th, 2015 Application forms are detailed grant application guidelines are available by contacting the club by visiting the club’s website for forms at http://eclubhouse.org/sities/nelsonbc/ and applications to email nelsonlions@hotmail.com or lion.tnakken@gmail.com look for us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Lions-Club-BC
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The family would like to thank all those who helped with mom’s care especially in the Emergency Department and those on the 3rd Áoor at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT This position is suited to an applicant that has a forestry or strong manufacturing based accounting in their background. A recognized Accounting Designation (CMA, CGA) is required with a minimum of three years experience. The ideal candidate will be a leader and hands on type of senior accountant, that has the flexibility to perform tasks at all levels including financial statements. Send cover letter and resume to: johnt@ porcupinewood.com www.porcupinewood.com
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Dr. Scott Pentecost WANTED: Part time CDA Kootenay Dental Arts is looking for a energetic, personable, team-oriented CDA to join their state of the art practice. Experience required. Surgical experience is an asset
This position reports directly to the store Manager and is responsible for purchasing regular stock items, special order products and investigating new product lines. Applicants must have computer POS knowledge and the ability to work in an active and co-operative environment. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with the public as well converse with multiple vendors on a daily basis. 3 years related building supply experience or purchasing experience required. For confidential consideration, please forward your resume with related references to: Maglio Building Centre Attn: Tony By email: office@maglio.ca By mail: PO Box 70, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
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IMMEDIATE OPENING Nelson Community Services Centre (NCSC) is seeking a suitable candidate to fill its Youth Outreach Worker position. The worker will provide outreach support to youth (12-19) identified by schools, individuals, and community agencies as being at-risk or potentially atrisk. See NCSC’s website for full job description www.nelsoncommunityservices.ca. Qualifications: x Minimum of a diploma in human services or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth x Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the field of at-risk youth. x Class IV Driver’s License; have access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance This part-time position (28 hours/week) begins immediately. Union membership with BCGEU is required. The wage is consistent with Wage Grid 11 [$17.44 – 20.32] of the Collective Agreement. This position is open to male and female applicants. Only those short-listed will be contacted. Please submit letter of interest and resume no later than 12 Noon on Friday, December 4, 2015 to: Rona Park, NCSC Executive Director Mail to: 201 – 518 Lake Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 Email to: rpark@nelsoncommunityservices.ca Fax to: (250) 352-3750
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OPEN ROUTES SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Health Promoting Schools Coordinator SD8 Kootenay Lake invites proposals for a Health Promoting Schools Coordinator for the term of December 2015 to June 30, 2016. School District 8 serves approximately 4500 students and spans the following Families of Schools: Creston, Salmo, Slocan, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, and Nelson. The successful candidate will be focusing mainly on rural schools and Creston.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their proposed service strategy by mid-December. A complete print copy of the proposal is due by 2 pm on Friday, December 4, 2015 at: School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) 570 Johnstone Road Nelson, BC V1L 6J2 Attention: Lorri Fehr Information on bids is available at http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/open.dll/welcome, search term is 1516-HPSC. Inquiries to Lorri Fehr, Director of Innovative Learning Services at 250-505-7057 or lfehr@sd8.bc.ca.
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period of the robberies. In court on Wednesday before a jury, prosecutor Sunday Patola’s cross examination attempted to show Kalmikoff must have been aware of Stevenson’s activities and that in the two last robberies — Kootenay Currency Exchange and Nelson and District Credit Union — she knowingly helped him escape. When the police chased Kalmikoff and Stevenson from Nelson to their arrest at the Kootenay Canal, Kalmikoff was the driver. Discussing the relationship between Stevenson and Kalmikoff during the two years leading up to their arrest, Patola probed why Kalmikoff wasn’t aware Stevenson was buying and selling pills and carrying out robberies. The two were living together with three young children — two of them his, one hers — first in Salmo and then in Slocan, both of them on disability, he for rheumatoid arthritis and addiction to morphine, she on medication for anxiety and depression. Kalmikoff ’s answers to Patola painted a picture of a relationship with many secrets, all of them held by Stevenson. Kalmikoff described how she would often drive Stevenson to specific locations, wait for him while he went somewhere, and then drive home again. When she asked what he was up to, he would tell her it was none of her business. No one ever visited their home because “he did not want people around the house,”she said. Kalmikoff ’s mother, Laura Kalmikoff, testified that although Krista and her young son sometimes visited her at her home in
Salmo, she was unable to visit them because she did not know their address. “I felt he was isolating her from the family,” her mother said. Kalmikoff said that although Stevenson sometimes talked about being with his buddies, she didn’t know them and none ever came to the house. During the months before their arrest, Stevenson began bringing home more groceries than they needed, and giving Kalmikoff money. If she asked where it came from, he would say he was working, but would not say at what job. Kalmikoff said she would often wake up in the night and find him gone, with no explanation later. She said she worried he was cheating on her but was afraid to confront him about it because she did not have proof and did not like to create conflict with him. Kalmikoff described how she found a sawed-off shotgun in the closet and asked Stevenson to get rid of it, and he agreed. She assumed he had done that, she said. But when asked by Patola if she had checked to see if it was gone, or asked Stevenson where he had sold it or how much he was paid for it, she said she had not. Later she found the same gun in a shed and confronted him about it, and he agreed again to get rid of it. The weapon used in the robberies was a sawed-off shotgun. One day Stevenson’s young daughter came to her in their Slocan house and asked why there was “a bunch of medicine in the cooler.” The cooler, Kalmikoff told the court, had been in the kitchen and empty for a while. She said that rather than inspect the cooler she went to Stevenson who was in the bathroom, confronted him about it, and was told that it was none of her business that that he
would get rid of it. Kalmikoff said she began to get suspicious that Stevenson was the robber around the time of robberies of credit unions in Castlegar and Salmo. “Did you confront him with your suspicions?” Patala asked. “No, because I did not like to get in conflict with him,” Kalmikoff replied. “Didn’t you think living with him was risky?” “Yes, but I did not know how to get out of the situation.” Patola asked if she could have gone and lived with her mother or her grandmother, and Kalmikoff agreed she could have. Patola challenged Kalmikoff ’s assertion that despite waiting with the car in the Superstore parking lot while he robbed the Nelson and District Credit Union, and despite seeing him running back to her at the car with a bag, she did not suspect that he had just committed a robbery. “When he got into the car, running, you knew he had a gun and money,” Patola said. “No,” Kalmikoff replied. Asked why she then drove their car at high-speed through Nelson chased by the police, Kalmikoff said she did it because she was “panicked and overwhelmed.” Asked why she told the arresting officer she did not know Stevenson, Kalmikoff agreed with the prosecutor that she was trying to save herself. Kalmikoff read aloud in court an apology letter she has since written to her family. In it she wrote that she is “disgusted with herself ” and “sorry and ashamed … I hope one day you can forgive me.” The trial continues on Monday, when Stevenson will take the stand in Kalmikoff ’s defence.
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What would a thriving local economy look like that nourishes people and the planet? Come to Eat Learn Share on Dec. 5 at the Nelson United Church for a community potluck, gift circle and presentations and discussions on a local living economy. John Alton and Malin Christensson created Eat The Regional District of Central Kootenay turns 50 on November 30, 2015! Elected officials and staff are proud to represent and serve you—our 60,000 residents.
th In honour our 50th birthday, visitors to the In honour of our 50 of birthday, visitors to the Castlegar, Creston, Nelson & Salmo recreation centres will payNelson an admission fee of 50 cents on November Castlegar, Creston, & Salmo recreation th 30 . centres will pay an admission fee of 50 cents November 30th. 50 years of being your This is our way of sayingon thank you and celebrating
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Learn Share as a way to bring people together for a fun and stimulating evening of connecting, sharing and leaning. During the gift circle everyone will be invited to say what they love to do and might like to offer to the community and also request what they need, be it a healing or teaching session, compassionate listening, business coaching, child
care or work exchange, extra produce, sharing tools, housing, hugs, rides, etc. Two speakers will share their views on a living local economy: Paul Kelly and Colleen Doyle. Kelly is the acting general manager at the Kootenay Country Store Co-operative. He and his family have a small farmstead in the Slocan Valley, and he also runs
Revolution Biodiesel (a local fryer oil recycler). Previously he provided fossil-fuel free delivery of agricultural goods, worked for Fieldstone Granary in Armstrong and managed Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw with his family. Doyle achieved her masters of arts in environment and management last year with her thesis work focusing on
her role as the executive director of Kootenay Carshare Co-operative. She is an avid community volunteer and political advocate. The event starts at 6 p.m. with refreshments and inviting people to chat with each other about their gifts and needs, followed by gift circle at 6:15, potluck at 6:45, and presentations with Q&A at 7:30.
RDCK celebrates 50th birthday SUBMIT TED Nelson Star
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will celebrate its 50th birthday on Nov. 30 and to celebrate, it’s offering the public a 50 cent drop-in fee at four of its recreation centres. “This is our way of symbolizing and honouring this special day, as well as thanking RDCK residents,” said board chair Karen
Hamling. Back in 1965, the newly-created RDCK employed two staff and had an annual budget of $39,000. Today, the organization employs approximately 350 people and has a budget of $55 million. “We’ve grown and evolved over the past 45 years to reflect the needs and wants of our public,” said Hamling. “Today, we deliver 165 services in the most
cost-efficient, quality manner we can.” The RDCK also has the following activities planned to commemorate its 50th milestone: • a quiz titled “How Well Do You Know Your RDCK?” with a prize pack for the winner; • the dedication of a time capsule, which will be opened in 2065; • the planting of 50 trees on RDCK land throughout the region
Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Nelson, B.C. Join us at participating businesses for events, deals and gifts in a show of gratitude for our locally-minded customers.
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in spring 2016; • the creation of a virtual scrapbook, which will document photos and memories of former and current RDCK employees and elected officials. “RDCK elected officials and staff consider it a privilege serving our communities and working with you,” said Hamling. “We are proud to be the Central Kootenay’s regional government.”
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The BC Supreme Court’s dismissal of a petition against the creation of Jumbo Glacier Resort Municipality is being welcomed by the mayor. “The decision isn’t surprising,” Greg Deck said. “I think the point of the legal challenge was just to create uncertainty. I regret court time was taken up with so week a case.” The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s petition, originally filed more than two years ago, maintained that the provincial government contravened the Local Government Act and Community Charter by incorporating the municipality. The case was heard in court in July. In her decision, delivered Nov. 10, Judge Grace Choi ruled that the legislation clearly intends to aid ski resort development.
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COUNCIL UPDATES MIND YOUR WINTERTIME WATER, COUNCIL PRIORITIES, SOLAR SUCCESS AND BROADBAND TOO! With the Christmas Season approaching, and winter almost here, here’s an early season’s greeting from staff and council at the City of Nelson! All the best in the upcoming holidays, and the New Year too, to you, your families and friends! Even with the wonderfully wet and white weather as of late, Mayor Deb Kozak and council are asking all Nelson residents to please take part in the City’s Water Conservation Strategy — permanently aimed at reducing our water use by 20 percent.
“We were very lucky to have received 22 percent of 2015’s total annual precipitation in October,” says Mayor Kozak. “But our water levels are always lowest in fall and winter. And the long range winter forecast is calling for as much as 40 percent less precipitation than usual. It will be even more important to conserve water right now and in the months ahead.”
Need help reducing your home or business’s water consumption by 20 percent? Visit nelson.ca/ waterconservation. Or, reach the City’s Water Smart Ambassador, Avery Deboer-Smith, at watersmart@nelson.ca.
With much talk over water and winter, there’s still a lot of other City business on the go. Budget talks are beginning. Mayor Kozak and Council are focusing on their prioritized issues for 2016: infrastructure upgrades and renewals including roads, sidewalks and facilities; continued fiscal management of costs as well as generating new revenues; working with the Regional District of the Central Kootenay on shared service improvements; health and safety, and emergency management preparedness too. Speaking of 2016…next year’s 2016 Council Calendar has been approved. Come to council meetings! It’s your City — and the door’s always open. Find the details at nelson.civicweb.net/ filepro/documents/8504, after Dec. 8.
Last week’s Community Solar Garden Pre-Sale was a smashing success. You have until Dec. 17th to purchase your solar panels at City Hall. Remember — the cleanest energy is energy not used! Contact Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021, for more info on how to save energy and money through the EcoSave Program or click on nelson.ca/ecosave.
With over 50 businesses, government buildings and educational institutions already hooked up to the City’s new fibre service, the Nelson Broadband Project is putting out the call for clients interested in increasing the capacity and speed of their on-line networks and Internet traffic. To find out more about connecting broadband to your location or to receive a quote for installation, you can find applications and information at www.nelsonbroadband.com. Also, visit www.nelson.ca and look for ‘City Services. Fibre Optic’ for an overview of the Nelson fibre utility.
OPERATIONS NEWS LET’S GO IN THE SNOW! Street plowing… The City’s first priority for snow plowing is to clear and sand emergency routes, major access routes and streets downtown. From now ’til April 30 each year, vehicles must be parked on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered dates; and the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered dates, within residential zones, to allow the City’s snow clearing operations to plow right to the curbs and maintain maximum street width. …and sidewalk plowing too.
Designated, high traffic sidewalks will be plowed by the City’s Operations Department. Of the streets in the program, only one side the sidewalk will be cleared. Every business owner or resident is responsible for clearing snow and ice on their own sidewalks by 11 a.m., daily (except Sundays, for businesses). More info on the City’s Snow Plowing Program? Click on www.nelson.ca … then click on ‘City Services’ … then on ‘Operations’ … then ‘Winter Snow and Ice Management.’
Statutory Holiday – Christmas Friday, Dec. 25 and Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 Office Closures & After Hours Emergency Service
City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for Christmas Day (Friday, Dec. 25) and in lieu of Boxing Day (Monday, Dec. 28) and New Year’s Day (Friday, Jan. 1). For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376).
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Nelson Transit service is not available Dec.25, 26, and Jan. 1 due to statutory holidays. There’s regular transit service all other days.
CITY BULLETIN BOARD LIBRARY ’Tis the season at the Nelson Public Library For learning! Our Community Access Program (CAP) intern can teach you what you need to know to navigate your device and its programs— laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Find out how to download e-books! One-on-one appointments, free of charge.
For giving! The Library, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, and the Nelson Star aim to provide books for the Nelson Food Cupboard’s holiday hampers. Please bring new or newcondition books for kids up to 15 years old to the Library by Thursday, Dec. 10. Let’s put a book under every tree! For celebrating the season with your kids! Join us for a Holiday Fun Fair for kids 3 to 10 years on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30 – 5:30. Holiday hours: Closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25 and 26. Closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1. More info? www.nelsonlibrary.ca
NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Justice, restored. And celebrated. Earlier this month, the Nelson Police Department Restorative Justice (NPDRJ) program celebrated Restorative Justice Week by hosting a free, educational, interactive event at the Nelson Public Library.
The event was a great success. Just like the local program. Launched in April, 2014, 15 trained volunteers from a cross-section of the community, with backgrounds in education, technology, trades and business, have successfully completed 22 files, with three files in progress.
A non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that views crime and conflict as harm done to people and relationships, Restorative Justice is a philosophy that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens. The program is led by Nelson Police Department Chief Constable Wayne Holland, Community Policing Officer-Sgt. Dino Falcone and Anita Werner.
NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE Ho Ho Whoa! Burning wood: Is it clean and safe? While most people are taking care to burn only clean, dry wood in their fireplaces, some are adding painted wood, plywood, plastic, garbage, and other items that are banned under the city’s burning bylaw. All these items—and many others, including wrapping paper—either contain material that will create dangerous deposits in your chimney, or will release toxins into the air around your home. Keep in mind that the air IN your home at some point comes from OUTSIDE your home. And if you haven’t had your chimney cleaned this year, book a WETT-certified cleaner to visit ASAP. Preventing chimney fires is easier and cheaper than dealing with the aftermath of extinguishing them!
NELSON AND DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE Are you ready to roll? The Youth Centre now has roller skating on Monday’s from 5:30-7 p.m. — thanks to a great suggestion made by a local NDYC supporter!
It’s true. We very much want to hear from you about programs, events, activities and clubs, anything you would be interested in as a Youth or as a Parent of Youth. Send an email to fmcgoey@nelson.ca if you would like to make any recommendations. And…ask to be on our email list if you want to hear about our special events and seasonal programs! So come share some of your holidays with us — the new improvements made this summer are terrific. See for yourself!
NELSON HYDRO NEWS YOUR POWER’S OUT. NOW WHAT? Fallen trees, high winds, freezing rain, even auto accidents cause power outages that may last from several hours to a few days. Loss of power during winter months can result in cold, damp homes. Homeowners can protect their homes against frost damage by installing standby heating systems that permit continued occupancy throughout a winter storm emergency. The consequences of power loss can be minimized by taking the following precautions: • • •
Is the outage is affecting only your home or your neighbours’ too? If your neighbour still has power, check your breaker panel or fuse box. If your panel or box has not tripped off, call the Nelson Hydro Outage Phone Line at 1-877324-9376.
See a downed power line? Call the Outage Line immediately with the exact location. Stay a minimum 10 metres away from wires or anything in contact with them, and warn others of the danger. Always assume downed lines are energized.