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Ayla Sully, Jadyn Stallings, Albie Drysdale and Bridget Anderson performed the St. Joseph Catholic School Christmas pageant The Loaned Manger at the Capitol Theatre this week. They are seen here during their dress rehearsal Wednesday morning. In the small western town of Incarnation, Christmas is celebrated with grit, giddy-up and gusto! The kids spread the good news of Jesus’ birth with some forward-thinking townsfolk and a manger on loan. See more photos page 2.
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Deputy Chief Paul Burkart will be the new chief of the Nelson Police Department starting Jan. 29, following the retirement of current chief Wayne Holland. Burkart, a 20-year veteran of police work, has risen through the ranks during his 15 years in Nelson, and says his promotion to chief is the result of Holland deciding, when he arrived here five years ago, that the next chief should be groomed from within the ranks. “It made sense for us to do that,” Burkart says. “I have been 15 years on the job here, and will start my role as chief knowing the businesses, the schools, the organizations, and the people of the community. It is an absolute advantage.” Burkart and his wife Eve, a clinical practice educator at Kootenay Lake Hospital, moved here from big-city policing in Calgary, where he worked in several specialized units. Although he found that work exciting, he want-
Paul Burkart has worked in policing for 20 years, 15 of those in Nelson. ed to raise his children in a small town. It’s the environment he likes best: Burkart grew up in Fort St. John. Burkart’s daughters, Julia, 15, and Kyra, 17, both students at L.V. Rogers, were young children when they moved here. “We have enjoyed every minute of being here,” Burkart says, speaking enthusiastically about the variety of activities his daughters have enjoyed in
Nelson. Burkart has served as treasurer of Nelson Youth Soccer, and has been a house and rep coach for the past 11 seasons. Burkart has a bachelor of social science degree in criminology and French, and a master’s in labour relations with majors in human resources and labour law. He says that’s a useful combination. “Police departments are a big businesses,” he says. “The Calgary department has 2,500 members, and even here, with volunteers, there are 55 people. So my human resources and labour law background is valuable.”
about just learning how to kick a ball. It is about working as a team, about being good people.” He says that in the same way, policing should not just be about responding to a crime, and that ideally it involves finding a way for that crime to not happen again, and delving into the social issues that might have caused it. “Eighty per cent of what we do is not in the crime stats. Working with community organizations, that’s what I enjoy.”
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Asked about the challenges of police work, Burkart said “There is a lot of stress and shift work is hard. Some officers work 50 per cent of their shifts at night. The types of calls are very rarely pleasant. It is hard for us to go out and arrest somebody who has a family or talk to somebody after they lost a loved
Asked what he likes most about police work, Burkart said “I am a people person. I love dealing with the community. I like making a difference. If a person comes in and has a concern, I am willing to sit down right there and help them out. “When I coach girls’ soccer, it is not
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Cowpokes, angels and Christmas cheer St. Joseph music teacher Lisa Ramsay (bottom left) lead the kindergarteners in a spirited performance during a rehearsal for A Loaned Manger, their Christmas pageant, on Wednesday morning. The effusive youngsters used the narrative to remind everyone of the importance of Jesus’ birth. The Grade 1 angels sang their hearts out (top left), Ayla Sully and Sophie Packham played their parts with gusto (top right), while Ferris Grant (middle left) played a galloping horse in the show. The Grade 4/5 class showed off their dance moves (middle right). Will Johnson and Lisa Seyfried photos
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ABOVE: Fiona Richards and Douglas Jones of Cartolina, are the winners of Nelson’s first annual heritage award. “With a careful eye and a willingness to get it just right, great lengths were taken to preserve and restore the grandeur of the building,” wrote one of the several people who nominated the pair for the award. TOP: Cartolina’s Top photos courtesy of Cartolina/Bottom Greg Nesteroff file photo. store (top right) was once King’s Restaurant (top left).
Cartolina wins city’s inaugural heritage award BILL METC ALFE Nelson Star
Nelson’s first annual $1,000 heritage award has gone to Fiona Richards and Douglas Jones, the owners of Cartolina at 652 Baker Street. In 2014 they discovered, preserved and enhanced the heritage characteristics of the building, formerly the home of King’s Restaurant. “We have lived in Nelson a long time, and it is important to us that we take care of the history of Nelson,” Richards told the crowd on Monday at the city’s annual reception where the prize was presented. “We have realized it is great for business. It is beneficial to the businesses on Baker St. to take care of the old buildings and promote them.” The award was presented by Greg Nesteroff, a member of the heritage working group, a subcommittee of the city’s Cultural Development Committee. He ex-
plained the building was part of the old Tremont Hotel, and until recently was one of the few heritage buildings in Nelson that had never seen any interior renovation. “The couple behind it are no strangers to heritage restoration, having tackled other projects before, but this was their most ambitious work,” Nesteroff said. “They not only revitalized a 114-year-old building, but documented every step of the way, sharing online and in their store the many discoveries they made as they literally peeled back the layers on the building.” Nesteroff then read two excerpts from the several nominations the recipients received: “The transformation of 652 Baker St. is not only remarkable and award-worthy because of the building’s revitalization but it is helping to educate visitors to the store about Nelson’s rich history and market our city as a heritage
destination.” A second person wrote: “I watched the restoration unfold day by day through Instagram pictures and soon a number of surprises that the building had been keeping behind the 1960s restaurant decor were revealed. The first was the wonderful original brick walls and wood floors ready to be polished up. Then came the showstopper, a breathtaking pressed tin ceiling. With a careful eye and a willingness to get it just right, great lengths were taken to preserve and restore the grandeur of the building.” In a news release, cultural development committee chair Stephanie Fischer wrote: “Fiona and Doug’s thoughtful and careful restoration preserves, honours, and celebrates this heritage building, and by documenting their process from start to finish, they have shared their journey with us all.”
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Nelson’s sustainability awards recognize innovation, energy BILL ME TC ALFE Nelson Star
The word “sustainability” is hard to define and some people say it’s overused. In Nelson it means SEEDS, Uphill Bakery, and Amelia Martzke, among other things. The three winners of this year’s second annual sustainability awards give us a fascinating glimpse into the innovation and energy present in this city. One of the winners was Amelia Martzke, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student at L.V. Rogers. Over the past few years she has initiated or been one of the organizers of an array of initiatives including the annual youth-run Keep the Beat music festival,
a composting system using LVR’s food waste, a school garden fertilized by that compost, a student election during the recent federal election that attracted 403 votes, student rallies during the 2014 teacher strike, and a letter-writing campaign several years ago to protest the planned closure of the Trafalgar school band program. Martzke is also one of the initiators of a unique program in which senior girls at LVR mentor younger girls, helping them adjust to high school and teenage life. This has included the facilitation of sexual health workshops and Talking Tuesdays, a weekly discussion group between
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younger girls and the older mentors. Martzke is also one of the initiators of a newly-formed student council at LVR, and is a member of Allison Girvan’s Corazón choir. City councillor Anna Purcell says she is impressed by how Martzke’s activities bridge all of the four pillars of sustainability — cultural, environmental, social, and economic — set out in the city’s Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy. The prizes this year were given to one person or group in each of three categories: individual (Amelia Martzke), nonprofit organization, and business. The non-profit winner was the Seniors Economic Environment Development Society (SEEDS) which over the past few years took over the city-owned greenhouses at Lakeside Park to grow and donate or sell 30 pounds of vegetables per week. They provide gardening education to school groups and to the community, and have created a new focus for many seniors as volunteers. “Even though many people have told us how valuable we are, it is very nice to get this recognition,” SEEDS president Jim Parr told the Star. “We are thankful also for the support the city has given us throughout.” “The loss of the greenhouse [destroyed in the storm last June] was a definite setback,” he said, “because it allowed us to provide greens in the winter. It was such a beautiful place in the
winter — the bright light from the grow lights and the smell and the atmosphere of growing greens.” The third recipient was Uphill Bakery, and specifically owner David Beringer’s electric tricycle with which he delivers bread during the nonsnow-covered months of the year. “I am really happy that this acknowledgement has been made,” he said after receiving the award. His colourful vehicle, the ELF — which stands for Electric Light Fun — is an attention-getter and it fits Beringer’s desire to create simple transportation that cuts pollution. At the award ceremony, Beringer was wearing a t-shirt with the slogan “Less car, more go,” put out by the American maker of a documentary on cargo bikes. He said the slogan sums up his philosophy. “Driving such short distances in a car, none of the pollution controls work at that level,” Beringer says. “My understanding is that the catalytic converter needs to reach a certain temperature before it kicks in.” Commenting on the sustainability awards and the variety of activities that were recognized, Beringer said, “I feel it shows the broad scope of the concept of the sustainability. It can apply to refugee children fleeing war, to growing our own food. Sustainability should be applied to every decision we make.” Each winner took away $1,000 in prize money.
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Nelson woman’s car stolen on test drive GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star
A Nelson resident says she doesn’t want anyone falling victim to the same scam she did, which resulted in her car being stolen. The woman, who asked that her name not be used, placed an online ad to sell her 1992 Honda Accord and received a phone call on Sunday from a couple with an out-of-town cell number. “I met with them at the Hume Hotel,” she said. “We chatted, and they seemed normal. They said they were on their honeymoon, she was pregnant, and they needed a car because theirs had been stolen in Ainsworth the night before.” The couple claimed to be from Calgary and said they needed to get
home for Christmas. They asked to take the car for a test drive and indicated they would be back in 20 minutes. But much to her chagrin, they never returned. “They were going to take it for a spin around the block. They had a convincing story. I didn’t have a lot of gas so didn’t think they were going to get far.” The woman said her fatal mistake was not insisting on going along with them. The man gave his name as Pablo, who the victim described as Hispanic looking, about six-footone, with a slender build and short facial hair. His partner did appear to be pregnant, and had shoulder length, light brown hair. He was in a black jacket while she was in a bright red jacket.
“I’m lucky that least I have a backup vehicle,” the woman said. “I want other people to know so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.” She filed a police complaint but so far her car hasn’t turned up. Sgt. Dino Falcone of the Nelson Police Department said they are investigating. He suggested being wary of anyone you don’t know who wants to use your car. “Do your homework before you let anyone drive it. Try to get as much ID as possible. If they’re a prohibited driver, or intoxicated, you could have your car towed for 30 days.” Falcone said he wasn’t aware of any similar incidents in Nelson in recent memory. Police expected to provide more details Thursday, past the Star’s deadline.
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Re: “Nelson council backs Shaw’s free Wi-Fi,” Dec. 9 I seriously question the validity of Nelson city council’s “summary of a Facebook poll.” A statistical study on Facebook does not accurately represent the Nelson population. It only represents those who are active Facebook users and happen to see that post. As a Nelson and area resident for the past 82 years, having witnessed many changes, I am completely appalled and disappointed in council’s decision. Have they not educated themselves on the volumes of research that indicate the harmful effects of cumulative electromagnetic radiation? I have heard that the World Health Organization has classified wireless types of radiation to be possibly cancer-causing. Please do not be pressured by industry and do me a favour and include all of us in your next poll. I continue to hold great hope for the future. Nellie Konkin Nelson
The War on Carbon Re: “Folly lies in thinking we can control climate change,” Letters, Dec. 11 Robert Leggett’s letter deserves acknowledgement because the dogmatic passion of believers in man made climate change has ensured that only an occasional brave voice would have the temerity to challenge the “consensus of proof ” that our planet is heading towards an avertable catastrophe. As Leggett states though, “only one molecule of every 85,000 in the atmosphere is CO2 of human origin, and yet we are asked to believe that this one molecule compels very complex climate change systems.” When considering the “castastrophic CO2 levels” it is helpful to remember that these scientific conclusions are based on computer generated theoretical models, not facts, and if the IPCC’s conclusions are part of what informs you they have admitted to falsifying data. The term “agenda” comes to mind. Bill Bonner stated in one of his recent editorials: “Like the War on Drugs, the War on Poverty, and the War on Terror, we predict that the War on Carbon will prove successful
– but only for the warriors.” In light of the Paris climate talks Bonner indicates $16.5 trillion of other people’s money will be brought to bear in addressing the issue. That seems like it could be enough incentive to keep a world wide bureaucracy fully engaged in administering this “War on Carbon.” Dan Siemens Kaslo
The Paris summit and the BC wolf cull The Columbia Basin was well represented at the Paris climate summit. One keeps fingers crossed that the efforts of these well-meaning young environmental delegates will bear fruit. There is little doubt their efforts will amount to little if we continue to ignore the obvious efforts in our local communities to greenwash air, water, land and climate pollution. We live luckily in and near some of the very last intact pockets of temperate ancient/old growth forest in the known universe. These old growth red cedar/hemlock forest sequester 15 times more carbon than a tropical jungle. Large clear-cut logging operations immediately begin releasing the carbon stored in the thick layers of soil build up in these very wet old growth creek/river forest ecosystems. These forests also produce very sweet water. Deforestation is the number one carbon release on planet Earth. These high altitude, weeping wet old growth forests, which did recently exist in Tea or Rory Creek in the Duncan valley, were burned not long ago after huge clearcuts. It was so hot it literally started melting the nearby glacier and turned the soil to glass. No joke. These unbelievably scarred high places will never never produce another old growth forest and will never again be viable habitat for mountain caribou. Now that BC’s crown and private logging corporations have nearly creamed all these ancient forest with near extinction of mountain caribou/grizzly, etc. out comes the sharp shooters. The real tough men/ women with their high powered rifles and helicopter for our annual West/East Kootenay wolf cull. Two hundred dead wolves for 2016. It appears BC’s military wolf genocide is supported by the local
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environmental NGOs that are in Paris — or maybe not. It is difficult to figure. They raise money for summits and get a chance to rub elbows with the queen of BC’s wolf kill, our premier, but appear ready to accept or ignore this hate crime against wolves. This animal is a spirit host for an entire nation of BC First Peoples. The wolf is a wild spirit that cannot be ignored by well meaning banter. Please for Christmas’ make an effort to help stop the West/East Kootenay wolf genocide. Tom Prior Nelson
How you can help the Salvation Army The holiday season is fast approaching and many of us have heard the bells on Baker Street and are already donating to the Salvation Army kettles at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Baker and at the Chahko Mika Mall by Save-On-Foods. 2015 promises to be a very busy holiday for Nelson businesses, churches, service clubs, and agencies. The Salvation Army has been helping those in need in Nelson for 125 years. Registrations for food hampers and assistance are already up from 2014 and the Army expects to service 375-to-400 families who won’t have a Christmas meal or toys for their children this year without help. Helping is easy! As always the kettle volunteers accept cash and cheques with tax receipts issued for contributions that provide the giver’s name and contact information. You can also complete the Please Say “I Care” envelope that arrived in your mail and drop it in one of the kettles. If you, your service club or office co-workers want to ring the bells on Baker, just call the officers to schedule an hour or two on a kettle. The mall location unfortunately does
not ring bells at the request of mall management. Internet donations using a credit card are quick and simple — just go to salvationarmy.ca and look for “fill the kettle” to provide your information. If toys are how you want to help please drop off an unwrapped toy at either the Angel Tree at the mall kettle or at the Church Hall at 601 Vernon St. The Nelson Bank of Nova Scotia — the bank with a big heart at Ward and Baker — is helping by sponsoring a Salvation Army kettle on Friday. The bank has agreed to match all kettle donations made on both days up to a maximum of $5,000 per day. Just think, when you drop either cash or a cheque into the kettle on either of those days you get a tax receipt for your donation when you provide your name and contact information, the Bank of Nova Scotia matches the donation and the Christmas program gets a double bang for your buck. It’s time to make sure Christmas happens for everyone. Pamela St. Thomas Nelson
Banner’s message needs to be heard Re: “Banner is discriminatory and offensive,” Letters, Nov. 27 To acknowledge the scientific fact that human life begins at conception is no different or judgemental than a banner that advises, “While pregnant, take vitamins, eat healthy, and avoid alcohol and drugs.” Respect Human Life rejects harm and the labelling of vulnerable individuals as less valuable than others, encompassing the elderly, the handicapped, and not just the unborn. How can anyone not support respecting human life? It does not seem plausible that our banner could cause the traumatic stress disorder symptoms that this letter has projected on all post-abortion women. These women clearly need counselling, as they must have a pre-existing condition, triggered by any words or images associated with pregnancy. Moreover, pro-life organizations never condemn women who have abortions; we only condemn the act of abortion. With abortion, there are two victims, the child and the mother. Pro-life members, who have had past abortions, formed the
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organization Silent No More and Rachel’s Vineyard, organizations that help women suffering from and regretting their abortions. The ABC (abortion/breast cancer) awareness program was initiated by the pro-life movement. Crisis pregnancy centres, financial aid, counselling, and advocacy for single mothers, and abstinence and sexually transmitted disease education are all supported and often initiated by pro-life organizations. All are non-profit. The banner, sponsored by community members, is associated with Remembrance Day to invoke memories of the Holocaust, and the misery and injustice that results when a sector of society, such as the Jews or currently, the unborn, is deprived of their human rights. Clearly, we also need to recall the dangers of the Nazi regime’s enforced compliance and suppression of information. We are called to make judgements about all kinds of issues. With today’s busy lifestyles, it is difficult to educate ourselves about issues. Dictators and profiteers will suppress and alter information, belittling anyone who challenges the status quo as a community divider, offender or fanatic. In a democratic society, it is fundamental that information and public awareness of issues always be available, no matter how controversial. As for the organizations that wrote this letter, neither public health nor Options for Health have heard of the Reproductive Health Coalition of the Kootenays and there is no website. Even more questionable is the Full Spectrum Doula Collective website, which is encouraging women as young as 18 to participate in a study that encourages “alternative abortion methods, using medication or physical extraction methods obtained outside of a medical clinic or hospital.” They offer a $50 gift certificate for participants, and encourage them to use a fake name. Some poor girl who might now attempt an alternative abortion method will have no redress, having used a fake name, when she suffers injuries from experimenting with dubious medications or devices. Is this care for women? Is this even legal in Canada? Over 100,000 abortions are performed in Canada every year. Clearly there is a need for the message “Respect human life.” Nelson Right-To-Life Society
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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. HUGS: Huge fatty hugs to the North Star for always making it possible to find direction when it is needed most. HUGS: To the older couple walking down at lakeside. A lovely reminder that once you’ve found true love, companionship can be eternal. HUGS: Big hugs to the awesome ferry crew for the wonderful Xmas lights and tree each year. Thanks also for the incredible service you guys and gals provide all year round. – Happy traveller HUGS: Super special hugs to all the fabulous volunteers who contribute knitting, quilting, sewing, baking, gardening, special cakes, and their precious time to help make our local health care facility wonderful and caring. We appreciate every one of you! SLUGS: To the people who told two little girls that they could not sit on Santa’s knee, or tell him what they wanted for Christmas, unless they paid $14 for a photo. One of those girls believes fiercely in Santa and now she knows that you aren’t the real one, as real Santa would never do that. HUGS: To all of the stores in Nelson who choose to celebrate the beautiful holiday season by playing Christmas music for a few weeks heading up to Christmas. There is
such a short window to enjoy the sounds of the holidays. I love that I get to hear it everywhere I go to shop for a couple of weeks. Thank you for spreading the cheer. HUGS: My car was scratched by another driver. In the end the issue was easily taken care of. I am sure most would have charged me for the slightest service but not a local autobody shop. They provided excellent service, did not want a cent and sealed the deal with a friendly smile and Merry Christmas wishes. Many hugs for the support I received. SLUGS: To the transit system for not having any lights at the rural bus stops. Many times the bus has almost missed me because my phone light was not bright enough. Also, it is not fair for the bus drivers to criticize people for not having flashlights on them. Who always has a flashlight? Solar panels, motion detection, a flashlight at each bus stop … so many options to help our community. HUGS: A very big hug and a Merry Christmas to the fellows who picked me up from the sidewalk outside a local craft fair. They offered to call an ambulance, which I declined as I was trying to help my wife with the craft items — it turned out to be quite serious, blood pressure on the brain. I want also to extend my thanks to the neurosurgeon in Kelowna who operated on my skull.
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Sir, you did a wonderful job and a hearty Merry Christmas and a big hug to you also. May God bless you. HUGS: To Ms. Claus for joining her husband Santa Claus at this year’s light up event, and hugs to the organizers and planners who made this happen. My daughter, who has always been apprehensive of Santa and of men in general, was delighted to run up and visit the warm and welcoming Ms. Claus and tell her all her Christmas wishes and secrets, whilst my son hopped up happily on Mr. Claus’ lap beside them. I love how the whole town gets together in the street to welcome the holiday season. This festive community spirit is part of what makes Nelson so special and part of the reason why we plan to stay here long term. We are in love with this city. Nelson rocks! SLUGS: Big huge slugs for the ongoing shocking inaction at the what can only be described as the new bus stop at the mall. It started with new pavement, now still no lights. I strongly suspect there was no plan in place to make sure of a safe alternative for the changes. Is anyone going to admit to a mistake? Myself, I’ve changed my shopping habits so I don’t have to seethe at the end of my chores. HUGS: A big hug to my mom for bringing me a nice hot beverage and a cinnamon bun to work today. It really brightened my day!
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This image of a bear peering through wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence’s camera went viral online last year. It’s part of his exhibit at Selkirk Eyecare on Baker St.
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John Lee’s Hooker is a four piece blues driven garage rock band from Rossland, BC. They deliver a burst of good times rock n roll that will have everyone dancing. It’s the kind of music that makes you the type of person you wish you were start 9:30pm door $5. All U can eat Fish n Chips starts at 5pm.
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RUCKUS - One of the best Classic and AltRock cover bands from the Kootenays “Let’s play what the people want to hear” Loretta can deliver a song with conviction and is emotionally compelling, poignant and driven 9:30pm door $8
Sunday
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Small Town Artillery & JP Maurice Winter Birds Tour - Raised in Kaslo BC, Tom and Derek van Deursen of Small Town Artillery moved to the big city to pursue their rock and roll dreams. They are touring home for the first time and play high energy, emotive rock and funk music. door $5-10 show at 8pm
Tuesday
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Free Pool, $4 Pints, Electronic/Live Dance Party. Veggie or Aloha Burger and fresh cut fries $9
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Our famous Wednesday Night Live Open Stage hosted by Marty Carter and Jimmy Lewis. Always exploring, always a blend of exciting new music bring your instruments, share our awesome stage 8pm no cover. Bent Pole $4.50. Wings $7
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Special events Tonight and Saturday at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral in Nelson there will be a performance by classical guitarist and composer Rita Deane, along with the vocal trio Ananta (featuring Allison Girvan, Noémi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf). Joining Deane and Ananta in these concerts will be the Kootenay Christmas Youth Choir, a choir of 18 young voices directed by Allison Girvan. The concerts will feature both traditional and newly composed music. Five new compositions by Rita Deane will be performed for the first time in these concerts. The concerts begin at 7:30, with doors opening at 7 p.m.
Theatre The Great Balonzo comes to the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.. A contemporary vaudevillian who presents a gourmet mix of circus and comedy that’s been seen live by more than a million people around the world over the last 20 years. He has presented performances at most of the biggest and best events in the country. Lucas Myers’ murder mystery comedy Campground is returning to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. After consulting with local writer Deryn Collier, Myers plans to revisit the script before remounting the tale, which tells the story of a young man who goes missing from a provincial campground while on a personal journey to discover himself. Four people are suspects, despite lack of evidence aside from Facebook posts and the video from the young man’s cell phone but the overzealous detective is undeterred.
On Thursday, Jan. 21 the Capitol presents a tribute to Dave Brubeck. The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble with special guest pianist François Bourassa are proud to present a brand new production, performing the music of Brubeck’s celebrated band. “Take Five,” “Blue Rondo a la Turk” and several other compositions from the album Time Out are on the program. Time Out is one of the most famous and best-selling albums in the history of jazz, even to this day.
Movies Star Wars: Episode VII opens tonight at the Civic Theatre at 6:45 p.m. and plays again at 9:30 p.m. It will play tomorrow at 4 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. On Sunday it will play at 2 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., then on Dec. 21 and 22 and 23 it will play at 4 and 7 p.m. On Christmas Eve it will play at 2 p.m. Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers.
Music Tonight Bloom Nightclub is hosting the Village Stage Christmas Party at 10 p.m. Victoria’s top turntablist DJ Anger, Calgary’s ragga jungle fanatic Hush, and the roving roof jockey Mr. B will provide the entertainment. Tonight from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. the Selkirk College music students will host a performance at the Spiritbar, with all proceeds going to the Room to Live campaign. Doors open at 8 p.m. with five groups planning to deliver a music-filled evening. Smalltown DJs are coming to Bloom Nightclub on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. The Canadian duo’s uncanny ability to make crowds feel like schoolkids at recess stems naturally from their focus on maximizing fun for themselves. With an opening performance from DJ Soup. Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions will have its last performance of the year on Dec. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. with Michael and Suzanne Butterfield playing as Hot Buttered Blues and My Wife’s Quartet. They have teamed up with Judy Runions on piano. They will be performing a variety of Christmas songs.
BC/DC will play Spiritbar at 9 p.m. on Saturday, along with La Chinga. Pre-sale tickets are sold out, but there will be 50 available at the door. This is ninth Christmas Crankoff. Meadow Creek natives Tom and Derek van Deursen will debut their rock act Small Town Artillery at the Royal on Baker this Sunday at 8 p.m., playing songs from their yet-to-be-released album. They are touring with JP Maurice, who recently won the PEAK Performance Project’s $75,000 top prize. On Dec. 23 Bloom Nightclub presents Shasta and Leif are playing a Home for the Holidaze concert at 10 p.m. Shasta & Leif will be trading off turntable duties all night long, mixing up a wealth of sounds including house, breaks and bass music, emplying both vinyl and digital mediums. Bloom Nightclub presents Ryan Wells and Sweet Pickle for their Dec. 26 concert at 10 p.m. Over the last five years, Ryan Wells has cemented his reputation as one of Western Canada’s most exciting and enthusiastic young DJ/producers. After establishing a name for himself in Nelson and across the Kootenay region, he has carried momentum to Vancouver. Bloom Nightclub will host a Midnight Masquerade Ball with Moontricks, Metaphoracle, Fluxo and Dubconscious. Organizers are encouraging formal attire and elegent masks in the style of 15th century masquerade balls by offering up a free Shambhala Music Festival 2016 ticket to the most impressive mask or costume of the night. Led Zeppelin cover band Heavy Airship will play a New Years’ Eve concert at the Royal on Baker, starting at 10:30 p.m. Airship consists of Craig Thiessen on vocals, Gus Dixon on guitar, Quillan Hanley on bass guitar and Nate Stilwell on drums.
Visual Art Wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence’s work is on display now at Selkirk Eyecare at 543 Baker St. It will be on display until the end of January. The showcase will include his shot of a young bear looking through his tripod, a photo that went viral online last year.
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History
What came before Nelson Commons?
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’ve been meaning to write about the history of the Nelson Commons site since February, when Mitzi Hufty phoned to share her memories. She worked across the street at the Civic Theatre in the late 1940s and early ’50s and couldn’t help but reminisce as the former Extra Foods building was demolished to make way for the new Kootenay Co-op and housing complex. “When you see everything gone on the site, my mind goes back to the way it was years ago,” she said. “That’s when the memories get invoked.” There were a few things in that block in those days, the most prominent of which was West Transfer, founded in 1899 by C.W. West, an early Willow Point settler. In 1903 he sold the company to George F. Morton, who ran it with his wife Margaret. After George’s death in 1931, his second wife Augusta and their son William continued to operate the business until 1965. West Transfer built a brick warehouse at 723 Baker St. around 1910 (previously they’d been in the 600 block). They advertised
Stevenson’s Machine Shop in 1939. The building was opposite the Civic Theatre. Pictured are George Johnson (welder), Joe Stein (apprentice), Alex McDonald (welder), Vic Graves (machinist), Dave Hale (forger), Don McDonald (machinist), Tom Carlisle (machinist), Jim Carlisle (machinist), and Hazen E. Stevenson, president and owner. Henry Stevenson photo
themselves as “Distributing and forwarding agents/General teamsters and dealers in coal and wood/ Agents for Imperial Oil” and later as “Local and long distance household goods movers/Storage, distributing and general transfer.” Hufty recalled when West Transfer still kept horses and delivered milk by wagon. One of their more unusual jobs came in 1935 when a plane made an emergency landing in Rosemont. The plane’s wings were removed and West’s hauled it to the CPR station. West Transfer is still around, of course, having traded in horses and wagons for trucks, but their beautiful brick warehouse on Baker St. was demolished in early 1966. On July 5 of that year, the Nelson Daily News revealed: “Plans for construction of a new 16,000-square foot Super-Valu supermarket on Hendryx St., between Baker and Vernon streets,
was announced yesterday by Kelly Douglas and Company Ltd. A company spokesman said the new store will incorporate all of the latest shopping facilities and customer conveniences. Included is provision for an 84-car parking lot. Tenders for the new building are now being called, and construction is scheduled to begin later this month with completion for January of next year.” Super-Valu became Extra Foods sometime in the 1990s and operated until 2012. Another noteworthy business in that block was Stevenson’s Machine Shop at 708-712 Vernon St., founded by Hazel Stevenson in 1924. It did blacksmithing and repair work, built mining and logging equipment, and made bodies for buses, tractors, and trucks. Henry Stevenson, who died this year at 99, worked there alongside his father and took over the business when Hazen died in 1955. He moved it to the present brewery building on Latimer St. in 1965, and I assume the Vernon St. building was demolished ahead of Super-Valu’s construction. A dip in the sidewalk today indicates the spot where vehicles would drive in through the shop doors. Henry’s granddaughter Cynthia kindly gave me a photo he took of the shop and its staff in 1939. One old building in that block that has survived is the New China Restaurant, formerly the Shamrock Grill, formerly Grenfell’s Cafe. Hufty recalls the Armison family ran the Shamrock as well as the restaurant in the Greyhound bus station a block away at the corner of Hall and Baker.
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On Dec.10th the Fraternal Order of Eagles #22 presented donations to several community groups. On behalf of Nelson Aerie #22 and the bingo committee, worthy president Les Johnson presented donations totalling $27,600.00 Many thanks again to our hard working volunteers, and to the dedicated bingo players that make these donations possible. The Eagles Lodge of Nelson offers the following services: • Hall Rental • Catering • BINGO every Thursday at 6:30pm {doors open at 5:30pm} • Texas Hold’em Poker second Sunday of the month {registration starts at 12:00pm}
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Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation : $3000.00 Salvation Army Nelson: $1000.00 Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band: $1000.00 Kalein Hospice Centre: $1000.00 Nelson Cares Society: $1000.00 Nelson Food Cupboard: $1000.00 B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation: $2000.00 Nelson Boy Scouts: $750.00 Nelson Girl Scouts: $750.00 Nelson Air Cadets: $750.00 B.McJones Highland Dancers: $750.00 Nelson Figure Skating Club: $750.00 Nelson & District Riding Club: $750.00 Glacier Gymnastics: $750.00 Nelson Community Band: $750.00 Our Daily Bread: $1000.00 Nelson Special Olympics: $750.00 Post Graduate Scholarships (4) : $2000.00 Muscular Dystrophy: $1000.00 Senior Citizens Coordinating Society: $500.00 Medical Assistance to Nelson Residents: $2500.00 Trafalgar School Breakfast Program: $500.00 Rosemont School Meals Program: $500.00 Miscellaneous Donations: $2850.00
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HOLIDAY HOURS REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY All regular days and hours of operation apply with the following exceptions:
HEAD OFFICE AND CRESTON OFFICE December 24 & 31 December 25, 28 & January 1
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one after an accident. And we are under scrutiny. Every minute someone is watching what you are doing. You can go into a situation where both sides of a disagreement can disagree with what you have done. We spend hours investigating things and finding out later they were not an issue, and we spend a lot of time defending our actions. “You have to be a jack of all trades, physically fit, able to take care of yourself, a good communicator, and have a strong legal mind.”
Coming soon: a beat officer on Baker Burkart says the most significant change under his watch will be the restoration of an officer to walk the downtown beat. To fund that position the department will not hire a replacement for Burkart’s current deputy position. He says it will be done on a trial basis. “We want to put more focus on the street by taking away some of the administrative part, which is hard, but we are going to try it. We have suffered from not having enough people on the street, somebody walking down Baker, tackling some of the drug dealing and other criminal activity.”
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CRESTON December 24 December 25 & January 1 December 26 December 28 & 30 December 29 December 31
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Burkart says he supports, and is involved in, the street culture initiative, a large group of Nelson organizations trying to get a big-picture handle on policing and mental health in Nelson. There has been much talk and media coverage about policing and mental health in Nelson over the past year, since the police asked the city for two new officers and an administrative staff person and council refused. That request has gone to council again this year, and will be decided in the spring. “We are asking for more manpower and with that comes a cost,” Burkart said. “The cost of policing is an issue and we understand that, and we know what we are asking for is going to require funding. But it is necessary, so we are going to work with the police board and the council to be sure that the funding required is available, in the least painful for the city as possible.”
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Rock of Ages auditions coming Fourth musical produced by Black Productions will be performed at the Capitol Theatre
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If you enjoyed the local productions of Cabaret, Chicago and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, chances are you’ll get a real kick out of Rock of Ages. “You might even love Rock of Ages more because all of those shows are really dark,” producer Sydney Black told the Star. “Cabaret is sad, in Chicago you realize you’ve been siding with the bad guys the whole time, and Hedwig has hope at the end of it but there’s still an underlying grimy despair.” Not so with her latest show, which is the fourth musical she’s mounted in Nelson. And she’s hoping that means plenty of community members will be champing at the bit to join her vocal team. Auditions will be held at the Selkirk College music building on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10. They are looking for singers, actors and dancers 18 and older. “This is our first production where it’s been fluffy and fun and happy. The songs are really highlighted. Hedwig was a heavy acting show, Cabaret and Chicago had a lot of dance, but this show is put together and organized to highlight the songs.” Those include crowd-pleasing favourites like “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison. “This show is more accessible because of that,” Black said. “It’s
Sydney Black (centre) is mounting her fourth local musical with Rock of Ages, along with music director Rick Lingard (left) and stage director Lisel Forst (right). They’re encouraging adults, even those with little or no experience, to come out for auditions in January. Will Johnson photo like a rock concert.” But this time around, she won’t be front and centre. “This show I’ve decided to step back from taking a lead role and I’ve taken a part in the ensemble. This is a community group and we change directors all the time — our choreographer Mackenzie Hope is the only one who’s been consistent —and I thought it was time to change things up.” So who are they looking for? “Traditionally we haven’t been getting enough men, and we need men,” Black said, noting one of the plum roles is that of aging rockstar Stacey Jaxx, who was played by Tom Cruise in the big-screen version. They’re also looking for Dennis Dupree, a seedy nightclub owner, and a female gentleman’s club owner named Justice Charlier. The lead roles of Drew and Sherrie are
also still up for grabs. “They’re younger characters, and they both have to sing crazy high. The male needs to be a tenor and the female needs to be a mezzo-soprano or a soprano-belter.” A number of characters will be scantily clad, so Black said many of roles require a comfort with being disrobed on stage. They’re bringing in exotic dancing expert Emma Kjelson to school the cast on their sexy choreography. Black encouraged everyone and anyone to come out for auditions, if only for the experience. “We just like to have the most fun while being as professional as possible for small town community theatre. We want to elevate it to the point where people don’t feel like they have to drive to Spokane to get inspired and see a quality show. They can have that right here in Nelson.”
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Laurel’s choice is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. In this powerful novel about human rights, “food has a way of bringing people together in ways you wouldn’t expect,” explains Laurel. “It’s a beautiful book.” Laurel Giasson and Matthew Theoret at Frog Peak Café in Crescent Valley share a Christmas recipe this week which comes from the Nelson library’s new cookbook, Pairings.
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Because the Syrian civil war is raging on the other side of the globe, most Nelsonites have primarily experienced the escalating crisis through photography. Whether it’s the picture of a drowned four-year-old lying dead on a Turkish beach resort or the one of desperate father Laith Majid fleeing with his lifejacket-clad child in his arms, these are images most of us won’t soon forget. “We haven’t seen anything like
this for decades and decades. I was spurred into action because of what an acute, intense, terrifying situation these people are in,” Nelson photographer Bobbi Barbarich told the Star. “We have to try to help somehow and I felt compelled to help this cause because those pictures really spoke to me.” That’s why Barbarich has decided to donate the proceeds of her family portrait work to incoming Syrian refugees until Dec. 31. In her head, she’s fighting fire with fire — or photos with photos. “I was inspired by seeing all these families, and that connection makes me think of my own family and our families around
here. Getting photos done is an annual tradition, and it’s never felt so important to support families and demonstrate what a Canadian family looks like.” She believes the images will demonstrate Canadian values, and show Syrians the life they can look forward to once they reach refuge on our soil. “This is something we would normally do — so we’re still being who we normally are, but now we get a chance to help someone at the same time.” All funds raised will go towards the Kootenay Refugee Coalition. For more information visit bobbibarbarich.ca or Three Owls Studio on Facebook.
Nelson photographer Bobbi Barbarich is offering her services as a portrait photographer (seen here is her shot of Blewett musician Cam Penner’s family) to go towards supporting Syrian refugees. Bobbi Barbarich photo
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David McLellan says interference from the Nelson Leafs’ board of directors has led him to resign as the team’s head coach and general manager. McLellan and assistant coach Greg Andrusak both told the board they were stepping down Wednesday morning. McLellan, who was hired by the Leafs in August 2014, said in an interview with the Star that he wasn’t comfortable with the direction of the franchise or the board’s influence on roster and team decisions. “They’re really out of touch with modern hockey,” said McLellan. Leafs president John Dooley denied Thursday the board ever interfered with hockey operations. He said he planned to fire McLellan in a meeting Wednesday morning, but McLellan declined to attend the meeting and resigned instead. “We had absolutely no interaction into hockey
operations,” said Dooley. “The only interaction we would have with him on roster moves, if he was making a roster move, he would have to make us aware immediately because that would generally trigger a response from the billet co-ordinator to move a player to a new residence, in or out.” Sean Dooley, John’s son, who has served as assistant coach since 2010-11, will replace McLellan as interim head coach and interim GM. John Dooley said the board will consider permanent replacements during the holiday break. McLellan declined to say if the board directly interfered with trades or roster moves, but added that he grew uncomfortable following a preseason meeting in which he began to receive opinions outside the coaching staff. “I get that [the board] are volunteers, but they should stay in the volunteer realm and not move into the hockey realm too much,” he said. John Dooley said he thought the board started the season on good terms with McLellan, but had made clear at the pre-season meeting
Now-former Nelson Leafs coach Dave McLellan is seen at the start of this season. He was with the team for 1½ years before resigning Wednesday along with assistant Greg Andrusak. Tamara Hynd photo that they wanted to avoid another mishap like one during the 2014-15 season. McLellan was suspended in January for the remainder of the season after the KIJHL found the Leafs used an ineligible player for nine games. Dooley said on-ice results were secondary to McLellan’s handling of off-ice interaction with billeting families and volunteers, which he alleged were non-existent. Those responsibilities, Dooley said, were made clear to McLellan and the reason why the board planned to fire him.
“He was not in touch with the billet families,” said Dooley. “He was not making sure the students were attending school. He got 40 cards this year to sign players and we have two left. That’s absolutely unheard of. We have had a revolving door of players in and out of our dressing room, in and out of billet families in Nelson from September right up until now. And that’s just simply not acceptable. We as a board are responsible for that oversight.” McLellan said he initially drafted a letter of resignation in October.
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The Leafs snapped a seven-game losing streak Tuesday night, but McLellan said that had nothing to do with his decision. “We just got the feeling that [Dooley] in particular, and the board, just doesn’t really know what junior hockey’s about anymore, how you recruit,” said McLellan. “We were really trying to rebuild a whole program that had nothing left this year. I don’t know if there’s another team in the league that started with 15 new bodies and only returned five players. “So I spent the whole summer recruiting, conducted very successful camps. We’ve got a really young team … and unfortunately the board in my mind is in the 1990s. They think players just show up and try out for a team. They don’t understand recruiting. I wasn’t really seeing a program being built. It’s a haphazard program at best.” The board, Dooley said, met with McLellan on Dec. 3 to bring forward their concerns. Dooley said McLellan reacted poorly and told them the board shouldn’t be involved in player movement, education well being or finances. McLellan said he hadn’t had a chance to speak to his players before the decision was made. Injuries and plenty of offence with little to show for it have left the Leafs with just three wins in 17 games going back to Oct. 31. The Leafs are 14-19-1 and in fourth place in the Neil Murdoch Division following Wednesday’s 4-2 road loss against the Spokane Braves. “For our players I feel bad,” said McLellan. “They’re going to face another disruption and that’s directly a responsibility of the president of the board.” Prior to joining the Leafs, McLellan coached the BCHL’s Burnaby Express, the PIJHL’s Delta Ice Hawks, and also did a stint in Japan.
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No one wanted a tie. No one wanted half measures. The losses were piling up, and the Nelson Leafs needed something better than a moral victory. Only a win would do. Jordan Davie gave the Leafs that win with a top-shelf goal Tuesday in double overtime that put the Leafs past the Grand Forks Border Bruins 4-3 and snapped a sevengame losing streak. Leafs players head back to the bench after scoring against Grand Forks TECNICA, BLIZZARD, MOMENT, Davie’s goal, which involved an on Tuesday. They won Tyler Harper photo the game in double overtime. inside-out move around a defenceFAT-YPUS, NORDICA, ELAN, LIBERTY, man and a pin-point shot over just lost 10 pounds. It feels unreal.” Grand Forks ended with a lackaFACTION Border Bruins goaltender Nikki Nelson wasn’t able to buildMARKER, on daisical point shot from Garret Maciurzynski’s shoulder, released the win, however, in a 4-2 loss to Brisebois that was misdirected by all the pressure off a weary team the Spokane Braves on Wednesday. Fyfe past Ostermann with just over who celebrated as though they’d Davie and Andy Fitzpatrick a minute left in the first and sent just won a playoff game. scored for the Leafs (14-19-1). Nelson’s players into the intermisSo no, Davie said, a tie would Zakery Babin allowed all four sion shaking their heads. not have been good enough. goals on 30 shots in Nelson’s net The second period started with “I’m not even a fan of the tie, before being briefly replaced by another surprise goal in favour of honestly. I don’t like it. I’d rather Ostermann, who made four saves. the Bruins. A sharp-angle goal by have a shootout or something. Paxton Malone scored twice for hulking forward Mason fooled I can’t stand ties,” said Davie. the Braves (5-25-4), who also had Ostermann for a 3-0 lead. “But to come away with the two goals from Mason Jones and Elliot But instead of resigning thempoints, it felt like today that was Plourde. Braves goalie Patrick selves to another game of bad luck, our only option. Even though we Kasper stopped 20 shots. the Leafs began to push back. were down 3-0 we knew we were Too much physical play cost the Nelson poured on the offence going to win. That was our goal Leafs in the first period Tuesday. — outshooting Grand Forks 17-5 and we did it.” Defenceman Cole Arcuri was in the second — and was rewarded Samuel Weber, Dashiel sent to the box for roughing and by a pair of goals by Weber, on the Thompson, Levi Hulston also fellow blue-liner Kyle Chernenkoff power play at 6:39, and Thompson, scored for Nelson, while goalten- followed for cross-checking, giving with his first of the season, three der Patrick Ostermann made 20 Grand Forks a 5-on-3 man advan- minutes later. saves. tage to work with. Nelson did well Nelson completed the comeLogan Casavant, Tyler Fyfe, killing off the first penalty but with back just 30 seconds into the and Trey Mason replied for Grand 50 seconds left Casavant struck on third. Hulston fired the puck past Forks (14-16-3), which relied slick one-timer to put the Border Maciurzynski and celebrated with N SAonLEaBruins Osaves. S E K Maciurzynski for 38 up by one. a fist into the air that had Nelson’s I B 2 201 “EveryoneSfeelsAgood latoble The Bruins weren’t done, and bench shaking and put some hope i a v but E BaIK LEnext goal appeared to stun into the Leafs’ arena for the first break streak, it’s like aO monkey SAtheir 2013 N G N I H T ” said Davie. “It’s like I the offL theO back, Leafs. Some mild pressure by time in recent memory. CK EC
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across the hill in the opposite direction. Stop! Body should still be facing down the hill. 4. And repeat. You can take this drill to more difficult terrain as you get more confident. It is actually easier the steeper the slope! Remember it is virtually impossible if you are not leaning forward using your ankles, knees and hips. You will be skiing your best in no time! Dylan Henderson is the head coach of the Whitewater ski team. He is a certified development level coach with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation and a Level 1 ski instructor with the Canadian Ski Instructors Association. His column appears here every other week during ski season.
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Christmas Beers worth celebrating with The norm for winter and the colder temperatures is darker higher alcohol brews. Really though, no matter what you love this is a great time to indulge. It’s the holidays: go ahead and treat yourself. This week we’re across the board as far as styles go but they’re all Kootenay-born brews that are perfect for the season. Nelson Brewing Company: Bent Pole Organic IPA Brewed in honor of the 40th anniversary of Whitewater Ski Hill. A Northwest-style IPA is what we decided upon as it’s the style of beer requested most at the hill that they previously didn’t have on tap. The balances of pine and citrus with a great hop kick have found an immediate audience. The label is a Dave Heath photo of his partner Michelle Rudell blasting Kootenay powder. It’s all about living in the moment
in the Kootenays and this very tasty beer and label pay tribute. Happy anniversary, Whitewater. Here’s to the next 40! Suggested serving temp is 3 degrees Celsius and would pair very well with Mexican or Indian food and aged smoked cheddar. Mt Begbie Brewing: Cold Smoked Porter
I was at the government liquor store and a lady in the 650 ml section insisted that I try it, and I’m glad she did. This may be a better beer then their brewery’s staple Nasty Habit IPA. Great flavour all the way through with a perfect sublet smoke finish. Those from the Six Mile area may find it unrecognizable from their tap water post-forest fire this summer, but I digress. This is one of the things we love most about Craft Beer: the community. If you love a beer share that stoke! Suggested serving temperature
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is around 5 degrees Celsius and would go very well with roasted or barbecue food, soft cheeses and dark chocolate. Torchlight Brewing: Triple Abbey Style Ale
A great addition to the Nelson brewing community, the Torchlight guys have been brewing big and dynamic beers since they opened their doors last year. Their Triple is bottle refermented, and at nine per cent alcohol by volume is the only of these three that would qualify for aging in your cellar. This one has a nice spice on the nose and an impressively consistent flavour profile. A great beer to sit by the fire and nurse over an hour with a cigar. It’s great to have a local option for this style of beer that has such a rich history. Suggested serving temperature is around 7-8 degrees Celsius and would pair well with dates and dark chocolates.
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From left, Lisa McGeady, Room to Live campaign co-ordinator; Nelson CARES Society board chair Ron Little; Sante Pulice, division manager, BC South, Interoute Construction; Shawn Rokosh, Selkirk Paving Ltd. general manager; Tony Maida, Selkirk Paving operations manager; and John Dooley, community relations manager with Interoute. Submitted photo
After another sold out show, hosted by the everfunny Lisel Forst, with songs that hit notes high above the rafters, the performers received a muchdeserved standing ovation for another great performance at this year’s Room to Live Benefit Concert. Nelson CARES Society extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with the concert. “The audience not only raised to their feet
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at the end of the show, they also helped us raise over $15,000 towards our matching donation fund,” said campaign coordinator Lisa McGeady. “We had 100 items donated for our silent auction from local artists and businesses. We really want to thank them for helping us reach for our goal through their generosity of goods and services. We are very fortunate that our local business owners do a lot to support events and organizations in our community, especially when they are asked for donations, sometimes daily in a season.” At the start of the show, McGeady was joined on stage by Sante Pulice, division manager for Interoute Construction Ltd., to announce a donation of $15,000. “This generous donation is the equivalent of completely upgrading one room at Ward Street Place. Interoute’s donation was also the first to be put towards the matching donation fund, which means it will be doubled,” McGeady said. “Their $15,000 has become $30,000, which means two rooms instead of one will be renovated.” One of the goals of this benefit concert is to bring the community together to raise awareness and help support affordable housing in Nelson. “The community is
really getting behind this campaign and helping us take advantage of the matching fund donation,” said Ron Little, chair of the Nelson CARES board. “The $15,000 raised at the benefit concert will become two renovated rooms at Ward Street Place, thanks to the matching donation. So far, we have raised $35,000 towards the matching donation fund, which doubled is $70,000. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and if you are considering making a donation, please note that we have until the end of February to raise a total of $50,000, which would then become $100,000.” ‘Tis the season of giving and big or small, every dollar you donate will get doubled thanks to an anonymous donor, who is matching donations up to a total of $50,000. To donate go to roomtolive.ca. Donations can also be made in person at Nelson CARES Society. The next event for the Room to Live campaign is the Coldest Night of the Year walk on Feb. 20. Ward Street Place is a 102-year-old building and one of the only low income housing blocks in the region. It is home to people living in poverty and those who have escaped homelessness. Nelson CARES receives no public funding to operate the building and it serves the region’s most vulnerable citizens.
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Kootenay Lake With the colder temperatures, we will be concentrating on the main lake a lot coming up, as we have the comfortable heated cabins of our lake boats. The main lake fishing has remained the same as last month. Lots of rainbows between two and five pounds and a few bull trout from three to eight pounds. Our average trips seem to hook into 10 to 15 fish each day, with the odd crazy day of more than 20 fish. It seems to be a matter of quantity over quality right now, although a lot of people are happy with the perfect eating size of fish. Either way, it’s lots of action for our groups. Fun, family trips happening lately, as we can keep the kids entertained with constant action. The holiday season is upon us
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Lots of rainbows and a few bull trout are being caught on Kootenay Lake, Kerry Reed writes. and we will be on the water daily to accommodate all the families and friends who are in town and looking for some things to do. Some of our best fishing days seem to happen every year during the holidays. So I hope the tradition continues.
Columbia River The river has been producing some hogs lately. Must be the time of year. These fish seem to be much fatter at this time of year and should remain plump throughout the winter months. Our biggest river fish seem to happen from now until March or April. So, we will be choosing our nice winter days to spend on the river. Our latest trips have seen six to 10 fish per day, with the average size being three to six pounds. Lots of fun on a spinning rod or fly rod. Also hoping to start with the centrepin fishing for our steelhead fishermen. Always lots of fun. Some of my favourite fishing is coming up. While most people are switching to ice fishing, we are lucky enough to have open
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Ice Fishing Ice fishing opportunities are coming up. And while I haven’t been out yet, I do look forward to a change of pace. I don’t know the ice conditions yet, but here are a few popular lakes to check out this winter: Cottonwood Lake is nice and close to Nelson. It’s a great place to take kids and is a fun lake to fish. We will be checking it out soon. Rosebud Lake and Erie Lake are closer to Salmo and they provide some great fishing opportunities for everyone. And just to name a couple more, Summit Lake and Box Lake are close to Nakusp. They are great fishing and fun to explore. We are looking forward to getting out for some “hard water” fishing soon. Will keep you posted.
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face. We are also catching a lot of fish on spoons or apex lures. Fly colors have been blacks, purples, and pinks. And our spoons that seem to work best are silvers, blues, and orange for some reason. Bull trout have been caught on plugs or flasher/hoochie combos. Most bulls have been hanging in the depths of 120 to 160 feet. On the river, we have had best luck with sinking fly lines and streamer patterns. The wooly bugger, Columbia River bugger, and the bulldog have all been producing well. Also using spinning rods with bottom bouncers and bait to attract some nice rainbows. The bait technique usually takes over during the winter months, so we’ll see what happens. So, as you can see, there is lots of opportunity for winter fishing in our area. Just a matter of making the time. Hope to see you out at one of our great locations. Tight lines … Kerry Reed runs Reel Adventures sport Fishing Charters. He writes here monthly.
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t’s an exceptional person who can start the day with the Isty Bitsy Spider and finish with The Hunger Games. When it comes to teen and literacy services coordinator Joanne Harris, it makes some sense: many of the teens who populate the library’s TeenScene first met Joanne during her Mother Goose sessions. Joanne is retiring, and there’s nothing itsy bitsy about that, as generations will attest. Joanne has not just been an exceptional advocate for literacy, she has changed lives. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy community literacy coordinator Joan Exley first met Joanne in the 1990s, when her now nearly grown-up kids were babies. “Joanne has been committed to literacy for as long as I’ve known her,” she says. Joan trained as a tutor when Joanne led Project Literacy West Kootenay. The two sat on literacy committees together and plotted ways to encourage love of reading in people of all ages. Parent Child Mother Goose, a place for caregivers and babies to learn songs together, was begun to fill a community gap in those early days.
Mrs. Mother Goose, as Joanne grew to be known, Roly-Polied her way into the hearts of everyone. Retired public health nurse Pat Gibson, who took the Mother Goose training with Joanne, brought her grandson to Joanne’s very last program. “Joanne’s dedication in supporting young parents was still obvious,” Pat says. “She paid attention to each and every parent and child, could pull out of a hat an appropriate rhyme and action, and keep us having fun.” Nicole Cameron first met Joanne when she brought her baby to Mother Goose in 2004. Then new to Nelson, Mother Goose is where Nicole met other families, forming lasting friendships. Nicole’s positive experience led her to become a part of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and facilitate Mother Goose herself. “All those songs and rhymes have been handed on to the parents in our community,” she says. Now, Nicole sees the effects with her preteen daughter, “a prolific writer, full of imagination and language.” Nicole will carry on the Mother Goose tradition, and “as long as I’m facilitating Joanne will be there with me, reminding me — with a
twinkle in her eye — about all the important stuff.” A library staff member since 1985, Joanne began doing Mother Goose with children’s services coordinator Nancy Radonich as a partnership with CBAL, where “we bounced, rocked, and tickled our way through many babies and toddlers. We’ve laughed and cried together. For the sake of literacy we’ve roamed the schools on International Literacy Day stamping kids’ hands with the word READ.” From the Reading Buddies Program, which saw Nelson Leafs hockey players help kids with reading and numeracy skills, to the A-Book-Under-Every-Tree initiative, for Joanne it’s always been about bridging gaps and building community. “Teens can be a tricky audience, but Joanne has created a vibrant teen program,” says chief librarian June Stockdale. “She encouraged the teens to lead, allowing them to share their unique talents and develop leadership skills.” One mother of a teen concurs. Her son struggles making connections with peers because he has Asperger’s Syndrome. “A couple of years ago Joanne let him take
the reins of a Wacky Wednesday program, turning it into a Magic, The Gathering card game tournament. The experience was a huge boost to his confidence in interacting with other people. I’ve always been grateful to Joanne for giving him that opportunity.” For other teens, Joanne’s insightful book suggestions kept the pages turning. In the last couple of years Joanne earned the handle of Grandma Goose thanks to a new generation of wee ones in her own family. She’s also earned a Community Literacy Award, to be awarded on Family Literacy Day on Monday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. at CBAL, lower level of city hall. It’s a way to honour the way in which Joanne has always “held the ideals and philosophy of literacy close to her heart,” says Joan, who will present the award for CBAL. No doubt there will be representation from the generations of readers that Joanne has touched, not many dry eyes — and possibly a round or two of Roly Poly for fun, and for the love of literacy. Anne DeGrace is the adult services coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to nelsonlibrary.ca.
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1965: Louis Maglio wins stunning victory Dateline Dec. 29, 1965
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Dateline Dec. 4, 1965 “In many instances, metering will bring about a reduction in water rates, and not an increase,” Mayor E.T. Bodard declared in rebuttal to charges by T.S. Shorthouse that the city was “wasting public funds” in its proposal to spend $100,000 in metering the Nelson municipal water system. He said the main reason for metering in any form was to establish what size and type of an additional water service was required in future years.“We must know our needs before we can make an expenditure for any additional source of supply.” Stressing that the metering proposal was not “finalized” the mayor added that indications were that increased water rates would amount to “less than one cent a day.”
Dateline Dec. 13, 1965 In what was undoubtedly the greatest election upset of Nelson’s modern-day political history, untried and unproven Louis Maglio,
Louis Maglio celebrates his first election victory with wife Laura in 1965. He would go on to become the city’s longest-serving mayor. making his first appearance in the political wars, handed a stunning defeat to two battle-scarred veterans as he captured the mayoralty race. Most significant was Mr. Maglio’s lop-sided victory over incumbent Mayor Gene Bodard who ran a poor third in the threeman race behind former mayor Tom Shorthouse. Mr. Maglio, in scoring his victory, polled 898 votes, 36.8 per cent of the ballots cast, Mr. Shorthouse ran second with 841, and Mr. Bodard third with 697. Aldermen Fritz Farenholtz and Kennedy Facchina were returned to two-year aldermanic seats along with newcomer E.B. White. Incumbent M.B. Ryalls, seeking his second term, failed in his bid for re-election.
Dateline Dec. 23, 1965 A roguish rodent who believes in starting Christmas celebrations early is under surveillance by the Nelson Police Department. The whole thing began when Chief H.M. Thomlinson left a “li-
quored” chocolate on his desk the other night. When he came back next morning to enjoy the forgotten tidbit, suspicious teeth marks were discovered on the bon-bon. The same thing happened the next night. Although no clues were left behind to confirm the culprit’s identity, the modus operandi together with the size of bites have led police to the conclusion that the sneaky snitcher is a sweet toothed mouse who by now must have an elephant sized hangover since the chocolate he has been sampling is spiced with gin. “We’re not going to catch him until he has squeaked three bars of Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve,” smiled chief Thomlinson. From the rate in which the suspect has been nibbling on the spirited sweet, it just might last that long. “He wants to save some for the New Year,” observed the chief, who fully believes to have the mouse-adventurer in irons before 1966 rolls around. “We’ve got the whole department working on the case,” he added.
On Monday as snow fell in all areas of the Kootenay-Boundary country, traffic became less and less and Nelson chalked up a near record fall of 17½ inches over the past weekend. In 1956, Nelson had a snowfall of 20½ inches over one December weekend. Snow slides on the Salmo-Creston Skyway early Tuesday morning claimed their first victim when a 500-yard-wide avalanche buried a Vancouver man’s car a short distance from the 5,800-foot summit on the Salmo side. The slide blocked traffic on the Skyway for most of the day, but the road was reported cleared by nightfall. The continuing danger of snow slides, however, led the highways department to close the road to traffic overnight. Nelson Fire Department answered an emergency call at 7 a.m. Tuesday to the home of Mr. Kazakoff on Vancouver St. Firemen had to plow through 2½ feet of snow for about 100 yards to get to the woman suffering from a chest condition. Oxygen was applied but it was after 8 o’clock before she could get to the hospital, it having been necessary to get a plow to plow a way out. At one point, Fire Chief Elwyn Owens said, they considered using a toboggan. In spite of the heavy snowfall that has blanketed the city, city buses have been able to maintain scheduled runs without any time delays. Police Chief H.M. Thomlinson has warned motorists that cars parked on arterial roads, blocking plowing operations are to be towed. Last year at this time 29 vehicles had been towed but this year’s operation has been delayed due to lack of tow trucks.
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On the early morning of Monday, November 30, 2015, John Godfrey Yeatman Murray passed on, in the loving presence of family, at the age of 91. On September 2 2015, John and Florence Ellen Terry Murray celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He will be greatly missed by his love Florence, and his daughters Caroline (and Pete) and Jane. John was predeceased by his daughter Noreen, and by his sister Molly. John was born in Nelson BC to John Murray and Caroline Mary Matilda Murray, on October 8 1924. John spent his childhood in South Slocan, BC and then left to attend high school at North Shore College, in North Vancouver BC. In the course of WW2, John joined the Canadian Army; The Second Anti Tank Regiment, Second Canadian Army Overseas - Reinforcement through England, Holland and Germany. After the war, he attended the University of British Columbia. He graduated with a double degree in Arts BA and Forestry BSF and went on to become a Professional Registered Forester. While in the West Kootenays, John was employed by the Passmore Lumber Company, and then relocated to Cranbrook BC to be employed by Crestbrook Forest Industry and Tembec. John retired as the Vice President of the Woodlands Division. In addition, he was the chairman of many committees, and prepared many policies that were implemented.
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His highest honour was being presented with the “Distinguished Forester Award” in 1981. It symbolized the high personal and professional regard of his fellow foresters and recognizes the unique contributions he has made to the profession of forestry.
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Shane Walter Williams Aged 51 of Wightwick Rd, North Shore, Nelson Died: 29th November, 2015 at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born: Rossland, BC, 6th December, 1963 Sadly missed by parents Irene and Dale Williams, sister Leanne, brother Jason, children Jesse, Deanna, Cristian and Anna, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Shane went to school in Procter and Nelson. Shane loved Kootenay Lake and spent many happy hours snorkeling in Queens Bay where he amassed a large collection of fishing lures both old and new. His great love was music and he was an accomplished drummer and guitarist. He discovered chainsaw carving a few years ago and produced bears, eagles, herons, wolves and many other critters and caricatures in cedar, much sought after by local collectors. Of his life "I have no disappointments, I've had a great life and many awesome friends" No service or memorial is planned at this time however get together of family and friends is planned for the spring. Donations in Shane's memory may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society.
TRY A CLASSIFIED Walter Paluchowski October 23, 1915 – December 9, 2015. Walter passed away at Mountain Lake Seniors Community on December 9, 2015. Walter is survived by his wife Molly of 47 years, stepson Ken Planden (Sharon), daughter in law Beatrice Planden, grandchildren Patty (Russ) Evans, Karen (Dave) Jeffery, David (Laverne) Planden, Steven Planden, Jeffrey (Sue) Planden, Michelle (Russ) Dalgetty and 13 great grandchildren. Walter was predeceased by his family in Poland and stepson Harry Planden. Walter was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1947 first working in the forest industry before spending the next 30 years in the mines in Salmo BC. He truly loved living in Nelson and would not consider moving anywhere else. The family would like to thank Dr Janz and the wonderful staff at Mountain Lake Seniors Community for their compassion and excellent care provided Walter during his short stay. No service will be held at Walters’ request. A memorial will be held at a later date. Charitable donations may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson BC V1L 2V1. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Pharmasave Nelson at 685 Baker Street is hiring! We have an opportunity for a pharmacy assistant or registered technician to be part of our community focused, traditional Pharmasave store. The successful candidate must have a professional attitude, and excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates that have a minimum of one year of experience in retail pharmacy. Ability to operate Kroll software and compounding experience is an asset. A competitive wage is offered base on experience and skills, plus benefits. Please email your resume to: rx148@forewest.ca Closing day for resumes is December 31, 2015.
We are a small litigation firm seeking a Full-Time Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. We provide support, training, and experience while at the same time maintaining a warm and congenial open plan workplace in spectacular offices. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and demonstrates the importance of exceptional client service in everything they do. If you enjoy the challenge of working in an energized team environment, please submit your resume and references in confidence to the attention of : Ahna Fernandez, Pearkes & Fernandez, #8-266 Baker Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H3 or by email to : ahna@pearkesfernandez.com. For additional information about our firm visit pearkesfernandez.com.
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UBC’s West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) requires a part-time (50%) Administrative Coordinator beginning January 18, 2015. WKTEP is located in Nelson. WKTEP’s focus is rural education, place-based learning, and community connections. This position involves coordinating the day-to-day operations of the office, acting as primary contact for the program and liaising with UBC-Vancouver’s Teacher Education Office and departments. To view the full job description and submit your application, please visit www.hr.ubc.ca/careers and contact Rhea Ravanera at rhea.ravanera@ubc.ca with any questions.
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A story from the Gospel of Matthew tells about Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus escaping to Egypt from persecution by the despotic king Herod the Great. The Holy Family sought refuge from danger by traveling to another country until it was safe to return home again. It was a popular theme for artists. Google “Flight into Egypt” and you’ll discover beautiful paintings of Mary holding the baby Jesus with Joseph leading them on a donkey. You often see these scenes on Christmas cards this time of year. Looking at these images, I can’t help being reminded of the millions of families who have been displaced from their countries who are seeking refuge in a place of freedom and peace. This past Wednesday evening, I had the opportunity to join with people from around Nelson and the local area to discuss the possibility of sponsoring Syrian refugee families to live here. Members of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Church, Shambhala Meditation Centre and several other groups and individuals met to consider whether we have the resources for this to happen. We recognized this is a place with many generous, caring, talented people who are willing to help. We also identified significant challenges to providing adequate housing, employment, medical and other services. We also have our current commitment to the families being sponsored through the Kootenay Refugee Coalition. In all these discussions, I’m glad the focus is on how we can respond to this great need, not on whether we should respond. We hear in the news about people around the world who are afraid of welcoming refugees into their country. People are concerned about security, stress on their economies, and social changes. These are legitimate concerns that should be addressed. Here in Nelson, rather than focusing on our fear, I see generous Nelson United Church amounts of faith, hope, and joy to share this special place Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am with others who need a home. There’s a spirit of welcome Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome Service of Holy Communion here that says, “You’re home. You’re one of us.” There’s Music by the Jubilate Deo Bell Choir Monday, Dec. 21 Service of the Longest Night a precedent for this in the Bible where the people of Israel 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, December 24 were taught: “The foreigner residing among you must be 7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service 10:30 pm Candlelight Communion Service treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available were foreigners in Egypt.” Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
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Traditional Christmas Candlelighting Service 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394
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9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237 St. Saviour's Anglican Church 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson
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Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 10 p.m., Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m. Food Pantry Open: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Christmas Day December 27 Service: Christmas Lessons & Carols 10:30 a.m. St. Michael & All Angels Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. No service Christmas Day. The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711
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Kootenay Christian Fellowship Join us for our Worship Celebration Sundays @ 10:30am • Developing Relationships • Music that will move you • Helping People ~ Help People Pastor Jim Reimer
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Firewood raises $3,400 for refugees SUBMIT TED Black Press
As winter descends, many of us look forward to our daily cup of coffee while sitting by a warm fire. It is a simple pleasure that eludes millions of Syrian refugees as winter becomes an additional threat to their survival. The stark contrast sparked one Nelson teen into action. “One half of registered refugees are children or youth,” explained Micah May. “Tens of thousands have become separated from their parents making them even more vulnerable to violence and abuse. That could be me except I was lucky enough to have been born in Canada.” May enlisted friends and retired foresters to spend a day cutting, splitting and hauling firewood from logs donated by Smokey Creek Woodlot and Gold Island Forest Products. They got drenched by cold rain, but raised $1,000. He then approached Kootenay Woodstoves and Oso Negro Coffee, who turned $1,000 into $1,700. The federal government is matching donations for Syrian refugees until Dec. 31 so the tally has grown to $3,400. May is concerned this current refugee crisis will not be the last in his lifetime. For the past two years, he has volunteered with a team of scientists from the University
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Take large-scale passion, couple it with a Kootenay upbringing, and you’ll end up with Small Town Artillery — a rock band fronted by Meadow Creek natives Tom and Derek van Deursen. “Part of the name of Small Town Artillery is keeping that lightheartedness and communityfed spirit that is imbued in kids that grow up around there,” Tom told the Star, in the lead up to their debut Nelson performance at The Royal on Baker on Sunday. “We come from one of the smallest towns I can think of — there were about 100 people there when we were growing up —and that mentality we grew up witnessing is what we carried with us into the world. We’re friendly and light-hearted, not jaded.” It comes through in their highenergy, funk-flavoured music, and it also comes through with their flamboyant personalities. The pair have learned a lot from their years gigging in Vancouver — including how to deal with the strains of constantly touring — but they feel they’ve retained their essential identity throughout everything. And though they’ve been rocking out together since they were 11 and nine (Tom is now 26 and Derek 24), their trajectory didn’t work out quite like they imagined it. First, Tom found success with the Boom Booms, who have performed in the Kootenays on multiple occasions. “When Tom first moved away and joined the Boom Booms, that’s when I realized what serious music is really like, how hard you have to work,” said Derek. “I was so happy for him, but at the same time I kind of felt left behind.” That didn’t last long. “Our plan as young brothers who were extremely passionate about music was to take the world together, to grow up and succeed as brothers,” Tom said. “So even as I was touring with the Boom Booms and having a great time, I was wishing he was there.” Eventually Derek moved to Vancouver and started picking up drumming gigs to gain experience. In 2010 they were finally able to team up, releasing their album CRASHDROPS shortly after. It’s
Meadow Creek brothers Tom and Derek van Deursen (centre and right) are coming to the Royal on Baker this Sunday to perform for the first time as rock duo Small Town Artillery along with their bassist Carson Webber (left). Submitted photo
the juxtaposition between rural and urban life that informs some of their work. “We’ve got a song called ‘Surface Guns,’” Tom said. “It’s about moving to the city and at first feeling weaker than my city peers, because I didn’t have an ego-shield, so the things they said, the sarcasm, all that stuff hit me directly in the heart. I wrote ‘Surface Guns’ when I realized I’d successfully built that shield.” The track is helped along, he says, by “devastatingly heavy drums and screaming guitars.” And though it was a transition getting used to city life, there was plenty to write home about too. While Tom continued to play with the Boom Booms, the pair received encouragement from a local restaurant, Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine, that gave them a weekly gig. Around that time they picked up bassist Carson Webber, and started incorporating trumpets and trombones into their act. Things culminated in June 2014, when the pair won the Molson’s Big Band competition and $10,000 to complete a second album. “When we won we knew right away all that money was going straight into doing this album, and doing it right,” said Derek. One track Tom is happiest with is “Letters from the Past.”
“That song’s about this time I was entering this new relationship, it was going well, and then totally out of the blue a mistake I made in the last relationship and hadn’t chosen to share suddenly came up.” The resulting drama was unavoidable. “Every time you think you’re in a new place, you’re going to receive that letter from the past and then you have to man up and say ‘okay, I admit I did that’ and then move forward from a truthful place. I don’t approach it with any malice, it’s about accepting. You know you wrote that letter from that past, now you have to deal with it.” The 11-song album is due out in January. And that’s the album they’ll be playing from when they arrive in Nelson for their first performance back in the Kootenays. They’re touring with JP Maurice, who recently won the PEAK Performance Project’s $75,000 top prize. “We’re super excited to go back and play,” Derek says. “Tom’s played there a bunch, and we still have all our connections there, so it’s going to be interesting to see how it turns out. We’ve cultivated a bit of scene out here in Vancouver, and they know us and what we’re like. It will be cool to share that with Nelson.”
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Star Struck The LineUp crew had a chance to interview the international popstar Kiesza during her visit to Nelson. You can watch the interview with the singer at The LineUp’s YouTube channel or visit thelineup.tv. Submitted photos
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SUBMIT TED Auditions for Oxygen Art Centre’s second annual Youth Arts Festival Talent Slam take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Anyone aged 15 to 29 and performing in any discipline is welcome to audition for a spot in this showcase of the Kootenay’s best young artists. Singing, dancing, music, acting, comedy, performance art, poetry and spoken word, even short film and animations can be submitted for selection. Selected talent will receive one-on-one mentorship with professional artists Lucas Myers, Bessie Wapp or Slava Doval, to develop their acts for the big night. Pre-register for Talent Slam auditions online at oxygenartcentre.org Oxygen Art Centre’s Youth Arts Festival aims to encourage youth to pursue their artistic talents and interests, and those of their peers in a professional and meaningful way, that can be celebrated by the community at large though attendance at the allages events. The first annual festival was a smashing success, providing young Kootenay artists with a professional show and auditions to try out for, and an opportunity for some to hone their acts with seasoned professionals in the community. Over 200 people filled the Capitol Theatre for the first Talent Slam, and it was an inspiring and very heartfelt event with many original acts performed for the first time in a professional context. The backstage lounge provided a creative hang out space and hosted a collaborative drawing project and an open mic that morphed into a open jam session with a dozen musicians including a drummer, several saxophonist, keyboardists, vocalists and the like. Building on this programming the second annual Youth Arts Festival will take place Feb. 13 and 14 and will include workshops and professional development opportunities in the arts.
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Beautifully maintained doublewide in the sought after Sunnyside Park. Open layout with a spacious kitchen, dining and living room with lake views. There are 2 bedrooms, the master has a 2-pc ensuite. Very private rear yard with a large wood deck. Located just across the bridge with easy access to all amenities in Nelson.
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MOVE RIGHT IN! Move right in to this completely updated home that is just across the bridge in the popular Sunnyside MHP. If you are looking for a home that offers a great location and style, at an affordable price, this is it! robert@valhallapathrealty.com TIMBER AND STONE Stunning home and property near Ymir. 5.6 acres fronting on Salmo River and Porcupine Creek. 3 bdrm 2 baths, cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Horse friendly. Private bridge. A one only. norm@valhallapathrealty.com
YOUR BACK IS TO NATURE 3 bdrm 1 bath mobile and ultra fancy studio with loft , kitchen and one bath. Located on quiet and sunny back road near Vallican. Great sun and water supply. A great place to make a start. lev@valhallapathrealty.com
A DREAM LOT FOR YOUR DREAM HOME!
Steven Skolka
250-354-3031
Kristina Little
250-509-2550
$149,000
$299,900
Pristine .93-acre property with a drilled well, connected electrical and septic approved. Just 14 miles on the North Shore and close to public beach access. South facing and level building site will offer lake and mountain views from elevation. This is a private and beautiful setting, ideal for your dream home.
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VINTAGE HOBBY FARM Passmore. 2-3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 5 prime acres. Level site, year round stream Fruit trees, and numerous outbuildings. Located on quiet secondary road close to Slocan river. norm@valhallapathrealty.com
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society
www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank
COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY
Sarah Rilkoff
250-509-0006
$559,900
3 bed 1 bath home on .98 acres. Located on a dead end street this home offers a level of privacy unmatched in the city and may be subdivided. Features include completely landscaped yard, huge shop with separate service, 1 bed 1 bath suite, numerous outbuildings and garden areas and a solid family home in move-in condition. Opportunity is knocking
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This 3 Bed, 2 Bath home is located in lower Fairview and just a block away from Lakeside park. A great house with a large list of recent updates. Move into the house you’ve always envisioned with the potential for a basement suite. Motivated Seller. MLS 2409384 Luke Mori 250.551.4917 $
Located in Nelson, near the hospital, this home is in excellent condition with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, + a covered deck to expand your living area. A beautifully landscaped yard and a hot tub enhance this home. This home will not disappoint you. MLS 2409027 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $
Well-built home with spectacular water view. Open concept main floor living. Large, level asphalt driveway, attached double garage, with ample R.V Parking. 2 Bdrm income suite rents for $1100/month! Located at the Junction between Castlegar and Nelson. MLS 2406554 Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $
Located in beautiful Salmo. This is a very solid built 2 bdrm and den 1898 square foot home. A double sided fire place in living room and dining room, vaulted beam ceiling. On 14.02 acres, treed and private, with a fantastic valley view. MLS 2409268 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $
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Located halfway between Nelson & Castlegar, 3 bed, 2 bath, amazing kitchen with hickory cabinets, corian counters, gas fireplace, brand new hardwood floors, Newer roof, windows, h/w and furnace. Just pack a bag & move in! MLS 2408273 Laura Salmon 250.551.8877 $
347,777
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Southwest-facing acreage with a 3 bedroom home. Very nice property with open field/yard as well as private forested area. Possibilities for a great hobby farm or potentially subdivide. Close to town! MLS 2404316
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
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347,900
Family home on 1/4 acre level property with attached garage, covered patio, fruit trees and a brand new roof. Quick possession is possible on this home. 1.5 baths, shed & fruit trees. Salmo is a convenient commute to Nelson, Castlegar or Trail. MLS 2407193 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $
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Live in year round or enjoy this 3 bdrm home as a cottage. Situated on 1.3 acres backing onto Crown Land. Across the road is a beautiful public beach. Love to fish, hike, swim, boat, this is the area. Substantially renovated, almost like new! MLS 2405064 $
Julie Wilson 250.777.4202
239,900
CommerCial/residential opportunities
Neat, Tidy, Affordable 2bdrm plus den & 2bthrm manufactured home. Great sized master bedroom w/ ensuite. Fenced in backyard. Not in a mobile home park, pad rent only $100. Rentals and cats allowed. Quick Possession! MLS 2409139 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $
This is a lovely 2 bedroom home that also includes an unfinished guest cabin. The home is in a quiet location and is set on a private 1 acre property on the East Shore, just minutes from services in both Gray Creek and Crawford Bay. MLS 2408121 Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $
200,000
2-3 Bdrm/3 bath home with open living/kitchen. Good family spaces, family room with fireplace & games room down. Rear deck, private back yard. Steps from both elementary + high schools. MLS 2407933 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $
Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $289,900
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Incredible 9.6 acres with sandy beach across the hwy. Old orchard lands w/heritage summer residence, park-like grounds & fantastic views. Development potential 8 minutes out the North Shore. MLS 2398337
This 6 Mile area mobile home is only 10 minutes from town and offers an open floor plan with bedrooms at either end of the home. Outside is covered parking for one vehicle and a second paved parking spot, a covered deck and a storage shed! MLS 2405841 $ Dave Buss 250.354.9459
Scandinavian Scribe fitted log home situated across from the Slocan River. Situated on a small clearing surrounded by 8.8 acres of mixed forest, bush and mountain. The house offers privacy and fabulous river views. Truly unique and enchanting. MLS 2404687 Julie Wilson 250.777.4202 $
Only unit B available in this upper Fairview duplex. With 3 Beds & 3 Baths this duplex is ready for a new family or potential to rent out. The upper level is a bright and open area that extends onto a large deck that overlooks the beautiful city of Nelson & Kootenay Lake. MLS 2408716 Luke Mori 250.551.4917 $
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Glen Darough 250.354.3343
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885,000
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
Ali Watt 250.551.5235
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Three bedroom rental suite, with the upper level for more residential income and/or commercial income. So many opportunities on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot! MLS 2409483
364,900
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708 Wasson street
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A lovely 4 bdrm 3 bath Chalet style home with new oak kitchen cabinets, oak floors and plenty of windows to enjoy the lake view. All on 0.59 acre beautifully landscaped land. 150 feet of gorgeous sandy beach with a small bridged creek & boat dock. MLS 2407201
4 Bedroom 2 bath home has a commanding view. Easy care home, view deck, double garage, paved drive. 5 Minutes to downtown + just blocks from golf, school, corner store, bus & park. MLS 2407406 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $
1.25 level acres offering south west sun exposure w/ jaw dropping Kootenay Lake & mountain views. Open & spacious acres soaking in sunlight, new well, close to beaches, outdoor recreation & placed in an upscale neighborhood approx. 10 minutes to town. MLS 2409593 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
329,900
Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654
$1,200,000
Dave Buss 250.354.9459
David Gentles 250.354.8225
Personal Real Estate Corporation
299,000
Julie Wilson 250.777.4202
Laura Salmon 250.551.8877
Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076
199,000
Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606
Luke Mori 250.551.4917
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