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Circus comes to town From left, Poppy Herbison and Caleb Hull in an acro yoga pose, Julia Langham, Gabe Cretien, Phill Maher, Joy Weick (with hoop) and Kyla Shynkar are all instructors at Discover Circus. The group will be offering classes to kids and adults in a variety of skills including aerial silks, acro yoga, and aerial hoop. See story and more photos page 10.
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About three weeks ago a Nelson man woke up in the hospital not knowing how he got there. Fortunately a friend explained she had taken him there after he started acting very strangely in a bar the night before. The hospital lab told him he had meth and
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Activists are warning BC Timber Sales officials they could face a blockade if proposed logging in the Purcell mountains north of Argenta goes ahead as planned. “I’m the only one they had to notify, because I have water rights on that creek,” rancher Gabriella Grabowsky told the Star, after meeting last week with BCTS’s Della Peterson and Sean Slimmon. “There’s nobody else to make people aware.” But she believes that’s about to change. Representatives from the Valhalla Wilderness Society are getting involved, as is retired biologist David Stevenson, local environmentalists K.L. Kivi and Moe Lyons, and others. The proposed logging is on Glacier Creek, on the west side of Jumbo Pass, the opposite side of the mountains from the controversial Jumbo Resort area. During that time logging trucks will use the roads leading up to Monica Meadows, a popular tourism destination. Kivi thinks it’s a bad idea. “Really? We’re going to take one of our best, most beautiful areas and log the hillside? We’re going to have logging trucks driving up and down those often blown-out roads? They’re layering all of these impacts on an important economic base for Kootenay Lake. There are a bunch of issues.”
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“Hey Nelson and area friends, an FYI. There have been two confirmed GHB/roofie dosings at a bar in town here. There may have been more that have not been reported. When this is done in a bar/ party scene it is almost always by someone with predator intentions.
However, a number of residents support the project and would like to see it go ahead. Richard Brenton of Argenta told the Star the activists’ concerns were misguided. “The original road in this valley was built for mining purposes,” he said. “In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s the road was extended to the head of the valley, enabling the first pass of harvesting to take place.” He said the road has provided access to the
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It’s time for L.V. Rogers students to learn about a new washroom symbol, because they’re going to be seeing it every day. Starting soon, when students arrive for class on their high school’s top floor, the first washroom they see will feature a circle with three varied gender symbols pointing in different directions — that marks it as available for anyone, regardless of gender or sexuality. “We found this symbol on the Internet when we were browsing for ideas,” L.V. Rogers Grade 12 student Amelia Martzke told the Star, after receiving news
the school board approved her Global Perspectives class’ plan to convert the signage. “In some ways it represents unification of all genders, because they’re all connected to the circle. There’s female and male, then there’s the mix that represents transgendered and gender-neutral people.”
A safe environment for everyone Grade 11 student Jasmine Faulkner got involved in the campaign to change the signage on the private washroom because she wants everyone to feel like they have a safe, private single-person space where they can do “what we all have to do.” “Especially here in Nelson where there’s so many people who don’t identify with set gender norms, I think this is so important,” she said.
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She hopes it will “spark conversation.” “Some people might not know it’s a thing or believe it’s a thing. And that means we have an opportunity to talk to them about it and educate them.” She noted in the larger world people are still forced to identify as either male or female, whether it’s at the doctor’s office or while applying for a passport. Faulkner and Martzke would love to see more businesses and institutions in the area acknowledging the need for gender-neutral bathrooms. “We want to create a safe environment for anyone and everyone, no matter who they are,” said Faulkner. Already Mount Sentinel student Petra Hartley has started a campaign to introduce one at her high school, and the girls figure it’s only a matter of time before more surface.
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Superintendent gives thumbs up Superintendent Jeff Jones visited L.V. Rogers on Jan. 15 to hear the girl’s plans. “We recognize that last year the board approved a new sexual orientation and gender identity policy,” he said, noting this initiative falls squarely within the aims articulated therein. “It’s important for us to move forward with these types of requests, and we anticipate we’ll be receiving more of them. This was a great opportunity because at L.V. Rogers no renovation was required.” “I commend the students for bringing this request to the forefront. It seems like a natural progression for our community, in recognition of the acceptance that we have for all people in our school district and how we embrace them.”
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‘They just log and burn and waste so much wood’ REAL ESTATE CONTINUED FROM A1 “world class recreational area” but is now in disrepair, which leads him to worry it might be closed. “The Forest Service spent many thousands of dollars on road and bridge maintenance over the last 20 years in order to maintain access. The old cut blocks now support fine stands of young timber making possible the beginning of another pass of harvesting.” He called it a “textbook case of multiple use” and said “the drainage lends itself readily to this shared usage. “The residents of the area depend on the primary industry of forest management for support of secondary industries like recreation for our financial well being. If the primary industry is curtailed the secondary industry will suffer.” He believes if logging doesn’t happen, it will hurt local businesses. “There is no need for those opposed to harvesting to exhibit this kind of hypocrisy in an area where shared use has been shown to work for the benefit of all.”
Timber sale licences to be auctioned in 2017 According to Ministry of Forests public affairs officer Greig Bethel, the exact number of cutblocks to be logged will be confirmed this year or next, while they intend to auction timber sale licences in 2017 or 2018. “Each proposed cutblock and road within Glacier Creek will require a site plan, which contains site-specific management measures from a registered professional forester,” he wrote in an email, noting the area being considered for development is approximately two per cent of the watershed. Stakeholders and public with concerns “could influence their
Gabriella Grabowsky is opposing proposed logging in the Glacier Creek area, where she lives on a ranch. She’s seen here with a map of the proposed cutblocks. Will Johnson photo plans,” he wrote, adding that concerns they would consider included “timing or scheduling of harvest; block shape and size; and placement of reserve timber for the protection of specific wildlife or other unique features.” BCTS has encouraged all parties to “embrace the concept of working together to manage high-value recreation within a working forest.” Glacier Creek is a long-term operating area for BCTS, and there has been active logging there since the 1980s. However, there has been no development or logging in the valley since 2001.
organizations such as the West Kootenay EcoSociety weren’t contacted or consulted. “The Purcells are the ecological gem of southeastern BC. It is the only place healthy populations of animals like grizzly bears can thrive,” Kivi said. “And yet the only people they contacted were Gabriella and some trapline owners.” She noted they didn’t notify or consult environmental groups or the Sinixt and Ktunaxa First Nations. If they had broadened their definition of “stakeholder,” she believes concerns could have been raised and addressed earlier.
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‘Ecologically responsible logging practices are subjective’
According to the minutes of a Jan. 26 meeting with critics provided by BCTS, part of the discussion revolved around what constitutes a “stakeholder.” Though Grabowsky was notified of the upcoming logging, the concerned parties wondered aloud why the general public and
One concern being expressed is the steepness of some of the terrain. Another is the size of the clearcuts, which critics were promised would happen gradually over the course of 10 years section by section.
“We’re not denying that this is within the Kootenay Lake Forest District and Glacier Creek is included in that,” Kivi said. “They think they have the right, but we’re saying this is a problem on a much higher level.” Kivi said there needs to be a “larger vision” for land use. “We need to take in all the impacts. We can’t keep doing it piecemeal like this. Recreation, mining, forestry, tourism — these people don’t actually talk to each other and ask questions like ‘is this the best place to do this?’ They’re just looking at it from a forestry perspective.” Kivi is encouraging anyone else concerned with the project to take action. “When I suggested that this is such a high value area they should make sure to use the best logging practices, Della Peterson said ‘that’s subjective.’ That’s what stayed with me: ecologically responsible logging practices are subjective,” she said. Grabowsky is worried about water contamination. “I’m worried about things ending up in the water because I drink this water and my horses drink this water. Also, I think this is going to affect the tourism value because it’s going to look awful. They just log and burn and burn, waste so much wood it makes you cry.” And that’s why they feel compelled to do something about it. “People love that place and they’ve protected it from different threats,” said Kivi. This won’t be the first time Grabowsky has participated in a blockade — in 2007 she was among those who protested a power project in the area. She believes the community will share her alarm. “Because it’s so far away [from population centres], there’s a tendency to act like it’s out of sight, out of mind. That’s why I’m trying to get the word out.” The deadline for the public input is Feb. 8.
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‘If you see someone dosing someone else, say something’ CONTINUED FROM A1 So just to be safe, watch your drink, don’t leave it unattended, even if you are a guy. Look after your friends, and stay with them.” ANKORS provides a variety of harm-reduction and education services related to sexual health, drug use, HIV and hepatitis C. MacBeth told the Star this week the two people mentioned in her post were taken to the hospital and are okay. But since she wrote that post, she has learned of six other people in Nelson over the past four weeks who have been dosed with GHB, commonly known as a date-rape drug. “I am guessing that number is low,” she said. “I think I am just getting a small peek at it. If I hear about it, there is probably double that number.” MacBeth said people don’t know how, whether, or where to report it. “The trend is that people under-report. Part of it is shame, and it is one of the complexities of rape culture. People wake up and can’t remember what happened and they tend to blame themselves: ‘I drank too much, it is my own fault.’ If someone wakes up with no memory and bruises and doesn’t know what happened, there can be complex reasons why they would not share this.” MacBeth said in many of these cases there was predatory behaviour or “some guy hanging around the person that was dosed.” And she said it doesn’t just happen in bars. The necessity of reporting extends to others, she said, and she cited the “bystander effect.” Bystanders at parties and in bars tend to want to “be polite and keep the cool vibe,” but need to
Jamie MacBeth of ANKORS says don’t leave your drink, or your friends, unattended in Nelson bars. Bill Metcalfe photo
be proactive. “If you see someone dosing someone else, say something. Smash that glass out of their hand. If you see someone creeping on a severely inebriated person, intervene. We are a community here, and we are meant to look out for each other.” Sgt. Nate Holt of the Nelson Police Department told the Star they have not seen an increase in reports of this kind. “There was one report [from just after New Year’s],” he said, “but it was unsubstantiated. But we are not saying it does not happen.” Sarah Bolton of the Advocacy Centre told the Star she knows police don’t always get reports. “Women are even less likely to report these than a regular sexual assault,” she said. Bolton’s advice for partiers
and bar-goers is based on 10 years of supporting victims of family and sexual violence in Nelson, and is meant especially for women. “For safety, have a buddy system when you go out. Don’t leave each other at the bar. If someone is acting wasted don’t leave them with anybody. Never leave your drink unattended. If you think someone has been drugged, get them to the hospital. Some of these drugs can really have bad effects on you, so it is good to get your health checked.” MacBeth said it’s important to be checked soon after the incident because GHG metabolizes quickly and is hard to trace. Weeks after his hospitalization, the man referred to at the beginning of this article says he is still piecing together what happened.
“I had a few beers before I got to the bar. I can’t remember anything after the first half hour. My friend who took me to the hospital got me into the cab and [my friends told me] there were people outside saying, ‘You don’t have to get in the cab man, you don’t need to,’ so there was that little dark energy there. “If that had not happened I could easily dismiss it as I accidentally grabbed someone else’s drink and it would not matter, but something else was going on. In hindsight, it might not be related. I was in the hospital almost 12 hours. I could not keep my balance for a long time, for a few hours after.” He says he does not blame the bar. “The venues are not at fault here. Drugs are so cheap and easy to come by.”
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By-elections send a message about cost of living making her the first First Nations woman elected as a BC MLA. Both women are with the NDP and I am so very looking forward to working with them. While both ridings are in the Greater Vancouver region, they are quite different. Vancouver-Mount Pleasant is home to the Downtown Eastside, Canada’s poorest neighbourhood. It also has a high population density and very urban environment. Coquitlam-Burke Mountain is suburban with most people commuting to work and activities by car, and with a household income on par with the BC average. Yet in this election both communities were talking about the same thing to candidates on the door step: the cost of living. Wages have stagnated or are down, while food, housing, and clothing are all up. Making ends meet feels harder than ever. That’s
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what Jodie and Melanie heard from voters. It’s what I hear in the Kootenays too — not just on the doorsteps either. Seventy-five per cent of Kootenay respondents to the Chartered Professional Accounts’ business outlook survey said that lack of affordable housing makes it harder to do business and retain skilled employees. Whether through surveys, statistics or on the doorstep, it’s clear that the high cost of living in BC is a major issue everywhere. So what’s going on and what can we do to make life more affordable? Well, Premier Christy Clark isn’t interested in studying the issue, or is she? One day she’ll say there is no need to look into the housing cost crisis, another day she says government is looking into it. This kind of wishy washy attitude is not what British Columbians deserve. We deserve concrete action based on
solid information. But that’s not what Clark’s government is doing. While they increase your MSP, ICBC and electricity rates, they are also footing millions in legal bills for BC Liberal insiders and staff who have done something wrong. Space doesn’t allow me to go into all the details of all the scandals that have followed Clark and her friends in recent years, but I invite you to read up if you haven’t already. I’ve let her know that she has to stop increasing costs to you so that she can pay her friends’ legal bills, but she doesn’t come to work in the Legislature very often and when she does she typically says one thing and does another. Meanwhile, you have to pay those increased MSP premiums and read about rundown bungalow homes selling for $2.4 million. Unlike Ms. Clark, John Horgan
Glade residents concerned about logging
I do a very good job of household budgeting, making cash flow adjustments as needed in order to keep on track. After looking through the 2016 version of the BC government’s Climate Leadership Plan, I sensed a certain departure from reality. From what I have read, the government is currently not on track to meet their emission reduction targets. That suggests to me that if nothing different is done our province will have failed. When I read about “clean energy” coming from the proposed Site C dam, the energy presumably designed to support a new LNG industry, I start to get confused about reduction targets. If we are currently off track to meet our targets, how will developing and exporting the majority of our LNG help to reach our reduction targets? There are new carbon emissions going in to the development, transport, processing and shipping of the LNG. Whether burned locally or somewhere else on the planet, we are looking at a new set of emissions. When doing my carbon budget, the reconciliation seems impossible. Johanna Sandkuhl Nelson
On Sept. 30, a meeting was held in Glade by Kalesnikoff Lumber and Atco Wood Products concerning their proposed logging plans for Glade Creek watershed. At that time Kim Green of Apex Geoscience provided preliminary work of a Glade hydrogeomorphic assessment report. This report is now complete. A follow up community meeting is planned for Feb. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Glade hall. Kalesnikoff and Atco representatives will be in attendance. All stakeholders are urged to attend. After the September meeting I went door to door on behalf of the Glade watershed protection sub-committee. Preservation of potable water is the overarching concern here in Glade. Other concerns are logging trucks frequenting Glade Road through the community, the presence of bull trout in Glade Creek and the preservation of our adjacent wooded area and sign-posted hiking trails. The Doukhobor community has used Glade Creek since settlement over 100 years ago. For over four decades the Glade Irrigation District has maintained a drinking water system in the Glade watershed that provides
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The waterfall on Glade Creek. Some residents worry logging in the watershed could affect drinking water quality. Submitted photo water for about 100 homes. (Residents of upper Glade not on the system could be affected by the proposed logging as well.)
According to BC’s Community Watershed Guidebook, logged areas increase run-off, erosion and rate of snow melt; landslides and channelchange processes happen. Indeed, past disturbances have resulted in at least three landslides and ongoing sources of sediment in Glade Creek. Where turbidity levels are elevated in source water, disinfection is compromised. Bacteriological constituents in the water along with sediments may overwhelm the disinfection system even while treatment and delivery of water to the community occur. This is our only water source and we are currently working with Interior Health Authority to improve the quality of our water. Logging the Glade watershed would create an additional burden on the people of Glade and compound the existing risk to the potability of Glade water. It also concerns Glade residents that logging trucks contracted to Kalesnikoff Lumber would routinely travel where no sidewalks exist. Walking is big in Glade. Whether it’s parents pushing strollers with toddlers following on tricycles or my elderly neighbours getting their exercise, the roads of Glade are traversed many times daily. Would logging trucks safely pass our school bus on our narrow roads? What about safety
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and my NDP colleagues are seeking solutions to the affordability crisis. For example, we hear your concerns and are talking to experts like UBC Sauder School of Business’ Thomas Davidoff. He is proposing a way to address the housing cost crisis. Through taxation tools that apply to foreign housing speculation and unoccupied homes, we can build a fund that invests in more affordable housing. It’s a simple and doable solution that the NDP is supporting. When talking to voters in the recent by-elections Melanie and Jodie showed that they listened, they cared and were ready to solve the big challenges their constituents faced. Voters responded by sending them to Victoria. I can’t wait to work with them on building a better BC. Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall writes here once a month. and congestion at the Glade ferry loading sites? There are the bull trout, a provincially blue-listed species to consider as well. Their conservation is important to BC. Their presence in Glade Creek has been recorded by Fish and Wildlife. Bull trout are very sensitive to turbidity and require cold, clear water. A professional assessment of their status is planned for summer 2016. The park-like lower slopes of Glade watershed border our community. On any given day, summer or winter you will find people and dogs enjoying themselves there. In stifling July heat those trails under the canopy are a cool, fragrant retreat. On skis in December, it is a place of sparkling enchantment. The prospect of Glade residents and visitors scrambling over parched piles of slash and gravel to reach the waterfall there is truly saddening. In closing I would like to say Glade residents understand logging is a part of the prosperity that maintains the Kootenays. Prosperity though, is not only measured by financial gain, but also by such things as pure, potable water and a safe, healthy environment in which to live. Y. Neilson Glade
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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. HUGS: To people who don’t smoke out their neighbours with their wood stove. – Appreciative lungs HUGS: To the super dog that sniffed out a lost cell phone buried under the Fairview snow for well over a month. Treats to his awesome co-pilot too! HUGS: For all the people who use the park to walk, socialize and get some fresh winter air. And hugs to all the happy dogs playing in the snow. You make my day!!! SLUGS: To businesses that have forgotten that good customer service will keep people coming into your store. Big city (non-Nelson style) in-your-face advertising is not going to endear you to this population. HUGS: Big hugs to my family and friends for all the encouraging words, cards and gifts I have received through my surprising dilemma. Thank you so much, good health to all of you. Enjoying my coffee in the morning again. HUGS: To the woman who gave me her discount so I could purchase a vintage snowmobile onesie. I received multiple smiles, compliments, and conversation starters while wearing it out and about. Thank you for your generosity! You’re a beaut.
SLUGS: To the people responsible for NOT plowing the Kokanee Park parking lot and access road. This is an often used park and if you don’t own a truck with 4x4 it’s almost impossible to get to it. At least a small section of parking lot cleared would be great. SLUGS: To the person who slugged soccer and told us all how to live. Are they handing out licenses to parent other people’s children at the top of all those Kootenay mountains you’ve been so selfrighteously climbing this winter? I must go get one and parent yours. SLUGS: Big slimy slug to the person who complained with a slug regarding kids’ indoor soccer activity. Playing indoor soccer does not mean you can’t ski, skate, build a snowman, etc. It sounds like you don’t have kids of your own. Mind your own business, please. SLUGS: To the person or persons who took my 17” ASUS laptop computer in a black cloth case from a Nelson transit bus travelling from Ward and Baker to Balfour on the evening of Jan. 30. I need the computer for my schoolwork at Selkirk, so please return it, no questions asked. 250-505-9978 SLUGS: To any form of media who chooses to publish advertisements completely misrepresenting fact. It is the responsibility of the media
to promote truth in advertising, otherwise we are exposed to ads, which do nothing but spread hate and propagate ignorance. How disappointing to see this in our communities! SLUGS: To the indoor soccer critic! What business of yours is it what people choose to do with their kids? Some kids are absolutely brilliant! They can enjoy an hour of indoor soccer before they head to the ski hill! Obviously not something you’d think of! Also, don’t you think that our soccer coaches are entitled to earn a year-round wage? HUGS: Half-smiled hugs to all the Baker St. buskers, who sometimes entertain. May your talent bring you peace. As an aside, shrieking loud blues may entertain the inebriated at a street corner, but it creates a corner of avoidance to everyone else. Scary-powerful voice, dude. Peace to you. Good energy, but keep it lowered for the sober amongst the crowd. I’ll “hug” you anyway (from afar, with ears plugged). SLUGS: To the business who didn’t follow my order for a sandwich. I know you are very busy during your work day, but when I pay $10 for a sandwich (the sandwich was to go) I expect to get what I asked and paid for. But HUGS for your hard work and for managing during the busy day.
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The Capitol Theatre Performance on Screen presents Behind the Beautiful Forevers - National Theatre of Great Britain on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own.
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Visual Art Eleven-year-old artist Amelia Drewitz is showing her art at the Kootenay Bakery until the end of February. Artist Elaine Van Staalduinen’s work will be on display at the Nelson Public Library until the end of February. The exhibition features five beautifully render trees, including The Abandoned Almond, The Front Lawn Apple and The Twisted Chestnut Stump. To learn more about her work visit elainevanstaalduinen.com. Multimedia artist Sam Talbot-Kelly’s new exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre, Glamourie, is now up. Gallery hours throughout the exhibition are Wednesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.
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Amit Bhabra is stronger than you Local weightlifter follows in his father’s footsteps TYLER HARPER Nelson Star
Amit Bhabra is a slim teenager who can lift nearly anyone reading this over his head. The 17-year-old weighs just 133 pounds (60 kg) himself, but recently back squatted 300 pounds (136 kg). “You can be the strongest guy out there but if you’re not getting under the bar properly you’re not going to make the lifts,” he said after a workout Thursday at VO2 Performance Training in Nelson. The lifts are getting easier and easier for Bhabra. He debuted at the Canadian junior weightlifting championship in Regina on Jan. 16 with a fifth-place finish. That result is all the more remarkable for the fact Bhabra has only been committed to Olympic weightlifting as a sport for three months. Training for the event meant Bhabra was in the gym six times a week and sometimes twice a day.
He was pleased with the payoff. “It was a good experience overall,” said Bhabra. “I wasn’t too concerned about where I was going to place. I was just happy to be there and see some great lifters.” Bhabra has weightlifting in his blood. His father, Hardial, won the Canadian senior weightlifting championship in 1988 and ‘89. But it was hockey that sent the younger Bhabra to the gym when he was 13. He wanted to bulk up in order to compete with stronger kids on the ice. Cody Abbey, who has been Bhabra’s trainer since day one, recalled a quiet kid who was more focused than his other young students. “I never had to re-teach him something once I taught it to him twice,” said Abbey, who trains kids as young as 11 for Maverick Fitness. “Some kids it kind of goes in one ear out the other … Amit, he just picked up on it.” Abbey concedes strength and conditioning is, on the surface, an odd activity for kids to participate in. Many enter the gym looking to improve on another
sport as Bhabra did, but soon find there are more benefits to training including a self-confidence boost. “I have kids who aren’t the best at whatever sport they’re playing, but they come in here and feel strong,” said Abbey. Hockey, Bhabra has come to realize, is a sport he enjoys that won’t take him very far. Until recently, Bhabra’s training wasn’t focused on the tricky movements that make it possible for people to put 300 pounds on their shoulders. That changed last year when Bhabra decided to participate in a local competition. Olympic weightlifting, he discovered, offers something he can’t get on the rink. “It’s great playing on a team, you are around lots of guys, the bonding is great, but then sometimes you just need to train by yourself and see your own results,” said Bhabra. “You get out what you put in. Feels really good.” Abbey has plenty of clients but takes a special interest in Bhabra. He’s the first full-time student
of Abbey’s to go to the juniors, and the pair are now aiming for a national title. “His brute strength, speed and athleticism is there from hockey,” said Abbey, a former Nelson Leafs player. “Hockey promotes quick twitch muscle fibers. So he’s very explosive, he’s very fast, he’s got the bloodline, the potential, the focus to go to nationals. That’s a sport he’s naturally suited for. You’re always going to enjoy a sport you’re naturally suited for.” Bhabra’s father, meanwhile, is doing his best to watch his son at arm’s length. Hardial Bhabra, who was 21 when he won his first national title, said he doesn’t want his own success as a lifter to weigh on Amit. “It’s really exciting to watch your son doing something you did and did well,” Hardial said. “You just want to see them excel, you want to see them do better than you.” That doesn’t mean his dad’s records aren’t on Amit Bhabra’s horizon. “One day we’ll get him,” he grinned.
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Discover Circus’ Joy Weick (also shown giving a demonstration performance or aerial silks) teaches Ali Thornton the basics of aerial silks Bill Metcalfe photos at the group’s open house on Saturday. Ali was one of many children in attendance.
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A Nelson non-profit group has opened Discover Circus in Nelson and will be teaching circus arts to adults and children. “Circus arts is a loose collection of acrobatic and artistic expression with your body including aerial silks, acro yoga, dance and aerial hoop,” said Caleb Hull, one of the instructors. “And it also includes flow arts like juggling, contact juggling, and poi (a performance art that involves swinging tethered weights),” said fellow organizer Poppy Herbison. Discover Circus is located on Baker St. above the Royal in a small gym that used to be a squash court. On Saturday the Star visited their open house and found a steady stream of adults and kids, all fascinated and engaged, experimenting with silks, hoops and acrobatics. “The response today has been phenomenal,” Hull said. “There
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Asked what the group hopes to achieve, Hull said “As a nonprofit our mandate is to promote the circus arts in the community. We offer artists a place to train and refine their craft. We want to extend to the community the joy we get out doing this.” At Hull’s mention of joy, Herbison broke into a big smile. “The more people who get into what you are into,” she said, “the more contagious it is, and you share. It’s really exciting when you discover that other people think it’s cool too.” Discover Circus’ class schedule can be found at discovercircus.ca. The online version of this story includes a short video of Joy Weick performing on aerial silks at the open house.
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Workers whose jobs take them into BC’s backcountry are at potential risk of serious injury or death in avalanche hazard zones and need to be diligent about understanding how those risks can be identified and mitigated, WorkSafeBC says. In particular, workers in BC’s primary resource and construction industries face risks at their worksites, on forest service roads, during work-related snowmobile activity and during highway maintenance. Since 1998 in BC, avalanches have caused three worker deaths and 47 accepted lost-time injury claims. Of the latter, a dozen were in the Kootenays — the second most of any region in BC after Squamish-Lillooet. While the majority of workers injured were in occupations within the ski hill and winter lodge industries, a land surveyor and a truck driver were also injured.
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While there weren’t many big dumps of snow last month, it was still a good deal wetter than usual. There was 61 per cent more snow and 85 per cent more rain than normal, according to a monthly roundup of statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar. The airport saw 89.2 cm of snow compared to the typical 55.4 cm and 48.6 mm of rain versus the average 26.2 mm. The greatest single day accumulation of snow was 20 cm on the 12th. The one-day record for the month is 43.7 cm set in 1969. The overall precipitation of 128 mm was still well short of the record high of 170.4 mm in 2006. The record low of nine mm was set in 1985. “2016 started off with a strong ridge of high pressure over the area and a cold, dry and stable (modified Arctic) air mass in the valleys of the West Kootenay,” forecasters Jesse Ellis and Ron Lakeman wrote. The lowest temperature of the month was minus 9.9 degrees before sunrise on New Year’s Day. However, that Arctic air never returned to the area for the rest of the month, which the forecasters said was a big reason why the average monthly temperature was 1.5 degrees warmer than normal — typical of an El Nino winter. “A shift towards a milder and
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Feeling like it’s time to clean your drawers and make room to bring in a fresh spring? Nelson’s Grans to Grans have a new home for those nice accessories you just never wear anymore. They’re looking for gently used jewelry and fashion accessories for this year’s Spring Bling event happening the second Saturday in April. Because people attending last year had so much fun, they are running the Spring Bling again this year, but need community contributions to make it a go. Until March 15, drop off your fashion accessories knowing they will find a happy new home. At the same time you are helping raise funds for a great cause — 100 per cent will go to the Stephen
Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. Contributions can include: fine jewelry, costume jewelry, handbags, belts, hats and scarves as well as new fabric, yarn and supplies for felting and jewelry making. This is a spring event, so winter hats and scarves aren’t being accepted. The drop-off location is SK Electronics, 902 Front St., at the corner of Front and Cedar. There’s free parking at front. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. SK Electronics is the drop off spot for the Nelson Grans to Grans Spring Bling. Pictured are grans Karen Duncan (left) and Jan Fraser.
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Kootenay Festival of the Arts returns to Nelson One of the oldest festivals in the province aims to inspire, educate and promote the performing arts WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
Wendy Herbison played her first local festival of the performing arts in 1952, receiving written and verbal adjudication on her performance. It propelled her into a lifelong love affair with music. “In any of the performing arts you need a goal to help you practice. The Kootenay Festival of the Arts creates a wonderful goal, and inspires people to reach for the highest level they’re capable of,” said Herbison, who is presi- Local music teacher Mathilde Klassen is seen here with musician Sebastian dent of the Nelson Music Festival Bodine, one of the many local youth who have qualified for provincial festivals at the Kootenay Festival of the Arts, which returns to Nelson this year. Association. Submitted photo The five-day, four-venue festival will feature participants as these goals and that input.” ists’ work. The dance highlights young as five as well as long-term Herbison studied at UBC, of the festival will be performed professionals. joined the Vancouver Symphony on April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol “We encourage adult students, and went from there to the CBC Theatre while all the other discibecause this festival is intended Radio Orchestra and Vancouver plines will take the stage on April for people studying and trying to Opera Orchestra. She also taught 16 at 7 p.m. That night will feature learn. It’s slightly competitive, and in Langley. speech arts, singing, piano, strings there are some awards, but for the These days she’s the concert and guitar. most part the adjudications are of master of the Symphony of the “We’re also doing a fundraising a workshop, master class nature. Kootenays. campaign to do bursaries for kids, They’re very positive and encourHerbison said they’re expect- so anyone who wants to donate aging.” ing approximately 90 participants should visit kootenayfestivaloftClasses will be organized by in string and guitar, and another hearts.ca,” she said. age and genre of music. 120 in piano. The musicians will The dance portion of the fes“When I was a kid in Nelson hail from places such as Trail, tival will take place during the there was very little going on in Penticton, Creston and Argenta. week of March 28 to April 2 and the way of violin music,” Herbison The festival rotates back and all other disciplines will be from said. “These festivals were a great forth between Trail and Nelson April 11 to 16. The other venues inspiration to me, and I’m sure I each year. are the Nelson United Church, never would’ve gone on to a proThere will be opportunities Bethel Christian Centre, and St. fessional career if I hadn’t had for the public to enjoy the art- Saviour’s Anglican Church.
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In the wake of news that West Kootenay festivals are struggling to keep their heads above water this year, Unity Festival has announced that their beach-set festival is a go for July. “Unity Fest is a beautiful family festival on the exquisite beach in Slocan City, going into its sixth year,” Felicity Gerwing told the Star via email. Along with Chris Berger, she’s been one of the core organizers since the beginning. “We have a dedicated crew and widening volunteer base and are actively seeking more people who want to get involved in the key crew, volunteering and team-building.” And though she acknowledged Unity has been under the same strain that has led to Starbelly Jam going on hiatus and Kootenay Storytelling Festival and Kootenay Gutbuster
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xygen Art Centre's 2nd annual Youth Arts Festival opens on Friday, February 12 from 7-10pm with REUNION an art exhibition by former Self Design high art students; Sasha Baines, Reyna Brown, Hannah DeBoer-Smith, Undine Clara Foulds, Danan Lake and Savi HanningBrown. Also on this night, Touchstones Nelson is opening a youth art exhibition of work by local students, and we encourage everyone to come out and circulate between both venues and celebrate youth culture! Festival programming continues on Saturday February 13th from 1-3pm with a free portfolio preparation workshop for youth ages 15-29, at Oxygen Art Centre. Laura White from Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College will walk participants through the ins and outs of preparing a portfolio for art school. Participants are invited to bring in images of their work to discuss (no originals please.) Drop-ins
welcome. This year's TALENT SLAM is also on Saturday February 13th at 7pm at the Capitol Theatre. With a record 28 acts auditioning for only 18 places, the competition was fierce this year and everyone was awesome, making it very hard to choose. So congratulations to Espoir Segbeaya, Oksana Maslechko, Graham Lingard and Tibo Komel, Bronwen Bird, Sophie Moreau Parent, Griffin Nowaczynski, Bryce Harrison, Keegan Schuh and Clayton Mallette, Madeline Reilly, Dierdra McCrory, Emma Weiland and Jess Treijs, Kozmo Sammartino, Emma Chart, Soren Hvenegaard, Lucas Burrows, Lucas Spielman and Noah Waldie, Hugo StDenis, Ava Koeltgen and Mélodie Giguère, Sensia Perey, Mattea Lorenzo, Mia Kraus, Sophia Lewis and Shanti Harris, Quinn Barron, Clayton Mallette, Tomas Caldwell, Alex Harper, Clayton Whalen and Kyra Von Matt, who make up the
the capitol theatre restoration society presents
a celebration of
MUSIC AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC
SHOWCASING SOME OF NELSON’S BEST MUSICIANS playmour junction | tibo kolmel | paul prapas | barbershop chorus sydney black | mushana | darren fuss | oxygen orkestar jesse lee | gemma luna | mary defeo | amy cheon & austin | special guests
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 | 7:30 PM TICKETS: $15 ADULTS / $10 STUDENTS
purchase online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca, by phone at 250.352.6363, or at the box office
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performer line up for the 2016 TALENT SLAM! Selected performers receive one-onone mentorship to develop their acts for the big night with mentors Bessie Wapp, Lucas Myers or Slava Doval. This year's TALENT SLAM will be hosted by youth MC’s Alex McMahon and Hayden Wasylyk. Tickets are $5 for ages 29 and under and $10 for everyone else and are available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca The festival continues on Sunday February 14 at the Backstage Lounge at Oxygen Art Centre, and all programming is free to attend, and open to anyone between the ages of 15 – 29. From 1-3pm join Nadine Tremblay from the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail, for a workshop on the art on Improvisation. (Space is limited for this workshop so please preregister!) Then from 3-11pm drop in anytime to enjoy this creative “hang out” space with interactive art, an open mic and jam session. Catering by Thors
Pizza and Kootenay Coop. For more information visit www.oxygenartcentre.org Oxygen Art Centre gratefully acknowledges festival supporters; Columbia Basin Trust, Osprey Community Foundation, Kootenay Coop, Thor’s Pizza, Nelson & District Youth Centre, Capitol Theatre and Business for the Arts sponsors Hall Printing, Juice FM, Nelson Star andilovenelson.com
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Messy Church Mardi Gras coming to St. Saviour’s SUBMITTED Nelson Star
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church is getting ready to celebrate Messy Church Mardi Gras on Tuesday. This promises to be a wonderful evening of crafts, fellowship, fun and food. So what is Messy Church? It is a form of church for children and adults that combines creativity, hospitality and celebration. Messy Church sessions begin with a welcome, followed by a creative time exploring a theme based on the appropriate church season. This time, there is a musical theme, and there will be supplies to create a number of different musical instruments. Clinton Swanson and
other young musicians will lead everyone in making music on the newly made instruments. Everyone then moves into the chapel for prayer, song and a Eucharist. A sit-down meal follows. This year, as it is Shrove Tuesday, pancakes will be served, including a gluten-free option. This will be St. Saviour’s fifth Messy Church and if previous ones are anything to go by, it will be great fun for all ages and very well attended. It’s Feb. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 701 Ward St. in Nelson.
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arts, culture & heritage funding Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com.
Deadline for applications is March 4, 2016, or March 18, 2016, depending on the program. Administered and managed by: Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7. 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church hosts its fifth annual Messy Church Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday.
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Sunday Service in Balfour
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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 Eucharist and Children's Program
“Thirty days have September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one Except February alone, Which has twenty-eight, in fine, And each leap year twenty-nine.”
Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. 8551 Busk Road, Balfour
Life depends on moments that count and accumulate. As it moves on, life treasures the simple lyricism of a poem, the truth of a nursery rhyme, even as it struggles to comprehend the complexity of mathematical equations or the vast techniques of the scientific method. Life has other concerns. Aside from its need for “daily bread”, life longs for peace, for friendship. Life needs other lives to make it complete, not just in moments of joy, but also in moments of grief – to help it find comfort and healing. Thus, life also thrives on a promise. When life depends on a promise it is willing to bear with any inconvenience. It develops trust in someone or something outside itself. It learns how to wait like “a man or a woman who takes a mustard seed and plants it in his or her field. The plant grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make their nests in its branches” The Salvation Army (Luke 13: 19). Nelson Community Church ----Conrado B. Beloso, Rector Cathedral of Mary Immaculate
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
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Unity Centre of the Kootenays Sunday Gatherings @ 10am The Front Room Event Centre 901 Front Street Come as you are! www.nelsonvineyardchurch.com 250.509.1118 or 250.509.0151
Speaker: Dan Nelson
Topic: “The Subjectivity of Belief” 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394
The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711
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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00 pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
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
520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) Parking available behind the building www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301
Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome
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Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
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Nelson CARES Society is eager to see hundreds of community members participate in the second annual Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 20. A walk for the homeless, hungry, and hurting, Coldest Night is an opportunity for the community to come together to raise awareness around homelessness. This 2/5/10 km non-competitive walk will have some rest stops along the way and a warm bowl of chili at the end. At the heart of the event is recognizing the importance of sustainable, affordable living and working toward real change in Nelson to end homelessness. Proceeds from the event will go towards Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign, a renewal project for Ward St. Place. “We aim to raise $30,000,” said event co-ordinator Beth Seed. “We live in a very active, generous community and anticipate seeing a great deal of people getting behind
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this event to help us reach our goal. It will be a cold wintry walk, and a good opportunity to think of others who don’t have a safe reliable roof over their head each night.” Last year’s first Coldest Night was successful on many levels. “We saw over 350 members of the community take to the streets in support of the Room to Live campaign and together, we surpassed our goal. That’s pretty special in a small community like Nelson and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Seed. The overall goal of the Room to Live Campaign is to raise another $250,000 to complete the project. Ward St. Place (567 Ward St.) 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 serves the region’s most vulnerable
citizens. “We feel honoured to have had such an incredible amount of support last year and we encourage local groups and individuals to join us again this year,” Seed said. “A stable roof over our head is often something we take for granted. Many of us are struggling to make ends meet and we can be only one illness or injury away from being able to keep our roof over our head.” The funds raised from last year’s walk secured the restoration of two rooms at Ward St. Place. Get your family, friends and coworkers together, build a team or walk on your own. There is a $25 registration fee, but if you raise $150 or more, that fee is waived. All registered walkers will receive a free toque. To registered or get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, visit coldestnightoftheyear.org/nelson or contact Seed at beth@nelsoncares. ca or 250-551-5092.
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2016. The previous government had increased it to $10,000 in the April 2015 budget. The $10,000 limit for 2015 will not be changed and taxpayers who contributed less than this will be able to carry forward the balance. Proposed Top Credit Rate for Charitable Donations The tax credit rate for charitable donations in excess of $200 will remain at 29 per cent except for those taxpayers who are subject to the 33 per cent rate (who may claim 33 per cent tax credit on donations relating to that portion of their income in excess of $200,000). So, if a taxpayer had $220,000 in taxable income and charitable donations of $10,000, a 33 per cent credit rate would be applied on the full amount of the donation above the first $200 (i.e., $9,800). If, instead, the individual donated $30,000, the 33 per cent rate would be applied on $20,000 (15 per cent would apply to the first $200, and 29 per cent would apply to the remaining $9,800). Disability Tax Credit While tax forms change throughout the year, one of particular note is form T2201-Disability Tax Credit Certificate. While more streamlined, it also includes a new section “Adjust Your Income and Benefit Return” allowing the taxpayer to request the applicable changes
immediately upon submission. This change is targeted primarily at firms which charge exorbitant commissions for preparing multiple years claims. Changes Still to Come All these changes remain subject to Parliamentary approval, and the months ahead will bring more reform to tax law. Pay particular attention to news in March when the Federal government is expected to unveil its budget for the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year as it is expected that legislation will be introduced to eliminate the family tax cut. Finally, a new Canada Child Benefit, a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families with children under 18, will likely replace UCCB benefits beginning in July 2016. We know taxes can be confusing, but it’s important you take time to understand what these changes will mean for you because everyone’s tax situation in Canada is unique. Take time to research the credits and deductions for which you are eligible, understanding tax law changes and planning for your 2016 filing will go a long way towards ensuring 2016 is your best return yet. A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. We are located at 810 Vernon St in Nelson. (250)3544210.
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August 15, 1958 February 9, 2012 Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone, Wear no forced air of solemnity of sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Love Always, Mo
Ellen May Nicholson Nov. 14, 1954 - Jan. 16, 2016 In the evening hours of January 16, 2016, together with her daughter Dana, Ellen gave in to her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully and was reunited with her parents Alice and Stuart, her aunt Nora, and her brother Dean. Ellen was born in Terrace, BC in 1954, and moved to Port Moody to be near the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre after contracting Polio as an infant. She graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and moved to Nelson to start her family and her 33+ year career with Service Canada. Ellen retired and moved to Kamloops, BC prior to the birth of her first grandson in 2010 to be an active grandparent. Throughout her life, some of her favorite pass times were scrapbooking, camping, quading, bowling, swimming, listening to music, training her dog Zoey in agility and rally, and being a loving mother and a doting Nana to her grandsons. Ellen’s strength of spirit to never let her physical disability dictate her life was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Dana (Greg), her two grandsons Mason and Cooper, her sister Susan (Ron), her brother Rick (Christine), her best friend of 50+ years Peggy, and her ex-husband Will. Countless extended family members and friends will also miss her humour, generosity, and acceptance of others. She shone light, laughter, and hope on all she associated with, and was extremely grateful for everyone in her life. A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held on April 23, 2016, in Kamloops BC. Contact the family for details. In lue of flowers, anyone wishing to do so may make a donation in Ellen’s name to the Kamloops Hospice Association.
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Donald “Danny” Lawrence Law Donald “Danny” Lawrence Law, born in Vancouver, BC on December 16, 1935, died at 80 years old on January 30, 2016 in New Denver, BC. Danny grew up in Kimberley, BC and attended business school and Bible college in Vancouver. He married his love, Joan, in 1960 and they settled in New Denver with their four daughters, Louise, Janice, Heather and Phyllis. He was well known around New Denver and the Slocan Valley as Pastor Danny at the Gospel Light Chapel. He was a dedicated weather observer, calling in the weather to Environment Canada nearly every day for 45 years. Others will remember him as Mr. Law the bus driver and custodian at Lucerne School for over two decades. Danny loved swimming in Slocan Lake and enjoyed many summers at ‘the Islands’ where he built an A-frame cabin. Danny was committed to the people of Israel, visiting many times over the years and spending countless hours collecting and sending donations to organizations serving causes dear to him. He was a generous and caring man who was always happy to lend a helping hand. He cherished his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who remember a grandpa who always had time for a laugh with them. Danny is survived by his wife Joan Law, daughters Louise (Wilf ) Wilson, Janice (Vern) Gustafson, Heather (Bill) Strong and Phyllis (Greg) McTaggart; his grandchildren Matthew (Jessie) and Michael (April) Wilson, Carmen and Brian (Nicole) Gustafson, Lauren (David) and Alanna (Jake) Hartwig, Jadine McTaggart, Dale and Jesse Strong; great-grandchildren Brianne, Taliya, Delanie, Emma, Isabella, Hunter, Finley and Henna. He was predeceased by his father and mother George and Alice Law and sister Sarah Botham. A funeral service was held at Bosun Hall in New Denver, BC on February 4th, 2016. Donations in Danny’s memory may be made to the Slocan Lake Community Health Centre (PO Box 129, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0) or Christian Friends of Israel Canada (RPO Newton, PO 88631, Surrey, BC, V3W 0X1). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Awards Nominations
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hese awards recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and Area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives. The recipients are business people that display a sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth, as well as community support initiatives. Voting will take place through promotional inserts in the Nelson Star, www.Nelsonstar.com as well as through the Chamber of Commerce membership, and at www.discovernelson.com Winners will be announced March 31st at the Chamber AGM.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
HOSPITALITY TOURISM AWARD
The business stands out among peers in the business community as a leading organization both in its approach to business and in service to the community. The businesses should demonstrate true business excellence in overall operations, including customer service, employee relations, marketing, innovation, innovation and community contribution.
All hospitality tourism businesses or organizations within the NDCC catchment area are eligible. This business has consistently delivered a top quality product or service that has enhanced the tourism or hospitality sector in Nelson and area. May promote or host an event that encourages visitors to use Nelson and area as a destination. • Must have been in operation at least two years • Ex: Festival, Restaurant-Food and Beverage, Accommodator, Hospitality-Tourism Stakeholder
The BUSINESS OF THE YEAR should have demonstrated a high level of success through: • Customer service • Growth and profitability • Sales and marketing • Strategic and tactical planning • Employee satisfaction • Community supporter • Must have been in business for at least two years
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD A Nelson and Area business that provides services to its clients. The recipient demonstrates a consistent adherence to the highest quality service and support for their clients • Must have been in business at least two years • Must demonstrate an exemplary level of professional service • Must demonstrate a strong and consistent client base • Ex: lawyers, doctors, dentists, Realtors, business consultants, hairdressers etc.
RETAILER EXCELLENCE AWARD A Nelson and Area business that is proactive to market trends. Carries a variety of products, and is willing to stand behind those products. The business will have established a strong relationship with its customers and staff, and provides exceptional customer service. • Must have been in business for at least two years • Must demonstrate a passion for their business • Ex: Home Décor, Building supplies, Grocery, Specialty products, Fashion, Electronics etc
Nomination forms can be dropped off at: Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Suite B, 91 Baker Street For more information call 250-352-3433
Business Excellence Awards Nomination Form Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone No:____________________________________________________________________ Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year: ______________________________________________________________________________ Professional Service Excellence Award: ______________________________________________________________________________ Hospitality Tourism Award: ______________________________________________________________________________ Retailer Excellence: ______________________________________________________________________________
Submission deadline: Friday, March 4, 2016
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Arts
Allegro Wailers bring Marley hits to Capitol
Dance Theatre
WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
Night of Dance Allegro Dance Theatre is joining with the LV Rogers Dance department and with other guests to present an evening of dance suitable for the whole family.
Tickets are $12.00
Available through the box office at the Capitol Theatre.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, AT 7:30 AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE
Danglin’ Dwayne Anglin will perform Bob Marley’s hits at the Capitol Theatre along with the legendary Rastafarian’s backup band The Wailers. Submitted photo
Growing UBC’s West Kootenay Teacher Education Program The University of British Columbia’s West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP), now in its 26th year, is a cohort-based Bachelor of Education program that prepares educators for teaching in rural and small school settings. The new home of WKTEP, the UBC Learning Centre on Baker Street in Nelson, has become a community hub of activity, combining classes, seminars, conferencing, community events, and collaborative educational endeavours, such as a recently offered creative writing course by UBC-Okanagan’s Continuing Education. WKTEP emphasizes place-conscious learning with strong ties to local communities and school districts. This theme is woven throughout the program as teacher candidates connect with their local surroundings and explore/ create opportunities for their students to do the same. Whether it is a winter recreation and safety workshop high in the Monashee Mountains, an overnight camping trip at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park to explore wildlife habitat, or a visit to a traditional pit house to better understand Aboriginal ways of knowing with a local elder, WKTEP’s teacher candidates have many opportunities to connect with and experience the communities and cultures that surround them. Teacher candidates take courses in both on-campus and in-school settings exploring leading edge theory-practice connections. The instructional team supports teacher candidates to develop as leaders and develop competencies in critical and creative thinking, communication, and more. Courses are taught in an integrated manner to facilitate a cohesive and supportive learning experience. BC’s Ministry of Advanced Education provides significant support for WKTEP due to its critical role in preparing and providing teach-
ers for rural and remote schools throughout the province. Not only have recent graduates been hired in local school districts, but they have also found work in the East Kootenays, the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, and BC’s north and coastal regions. Others have accepted positions in Alberta, other provinces and territories, and internationally. A recent WKTEP graduate Mat Houlton, who is now teaching in Lytton, says, “WKTEP offers aspiring teacher candidates an incredi-
bly personal and immersive training experience. I credit WKTEP with helping me cultivate the unique skills and perspective that have helped me thrive as a first-year teacher in rural BC.” There are currently 26 teacher candidates in the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program, and more than 50 have already applied for the 2016/17 school year. UBC is expecting a banner year at its Nelson Learning Centre! More news on the horizon: a graduate program in rural educa-
tion and leadership is being explored at an information session on Wednesday, February 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the UBC Learning Centre, 266 Baker Street. Requests from the region’s educators and administrators suggest that there is demand for such a program, tailored to the needs of the region. Anyone interested in attending the session, followed by reception is asked to phone 250 352 5112 or email wktep.educ@ubc.ca. UBC alumni are especially encouraged to participate!
Danglin’ Dwayne Anglin spends over 200 nights a year singing Bob Marley songs worldwide and never gets tired of the privilege. “Bob Marley was a prophet, a musical genius and a symbol of peace and unity around the globe,” Anglin told the Star from Orlando, where he was partway through a three-month tour of South America, the US and Canada. “For me it’s truly an honour and a humbling experience to be able to perform songs that have such a positive impact. It’s a daily challenge.” Toget her w it h Marley’s back-up band The Wailers, Anglin will be at the Capitol Theatre on March 9 to perform two full sets of classic reggae numbers, most of them universally recognizable. “When you grow up in Jamaica you learn him, you’re learning Bob Marley while you’re learning to walk. It’s embedded in our culture and our traditions.” The 34-year-old Anglin spent some time in the US Navy before deciding he wanted to commit to music. He released his first solo single in 2009, and the momentum from that song made him a name. He was eventually brought on as
the frontman by Aston (Family Man) Barrett, Marley’s trusted lieutenant and co-producer. Though he was reluctant to step into such enormous shoes, he was convinced their music could be a vehicle for social change. “All these songs speak against the evils we’re facing — segregation and separation. We’re here to remind people that ‘as it was in the beginning, so will it be in the end.’” And The Wailers have a mission to start a nonviolent revolution. “We’re doing God’s work, trying to ignite a revolution, because if we don’t fix this problem we’re facing it will be bloody. The one thing I encourage audiences to do and encourage myself to do is understand with knowledge comes responsibility and accountability.” That means “if you know better it’s time to do better, because you have no excuse.” Anglin also hopes to put out a new solo album this year. In the meantime he’s looking forward to spending time in the Kootenays. “I like that the air’s really fresh, there’s lots of trees and good clean oxygen. When you’re in British Columbia, you know exactly where you are.” The Wailers will take the Capitol stage at 8 p.m.
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Briefly
Kalmikoff pleads not guilty to drug charge BILL METCALFE Nelson Star
A woman awaiting sentencing for her role in a series of local armed robberies pled not guilty to drug possession Tuesday. Krista Kalmikoff, 27,
was arrested Jan. 8 in Salmo. Kalmikoff has been in custody since then. The matter will go to trial in Nelson on Tuesday. On March 8, the Crown will ask a judge to revoke the bail conditions that
kept Kalmikoff out of jail since she was convicted in December of bank robberies that occurred in 2014. The scheduling of Kalmikoff ’s court appearances has become a testament to the court system’s
reputation for multiple delays. Kalmikoff was convicted of the bank robberies Dec. 5, when the court decided that a date for sentencing would be set on Jan. 4. But on that day, the date to set a date was put off until Feb. 15.
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Here are some of the KAAP pets needing forever homes!
Cougar spotted in Uphill
BISCUIT 7 years young and acts like a puppy. Biscuit is the sweetest, most cuddly and affectionate lap dog. Spayed, vaccinated, vet checked and microchipped. Will make a wonderful companion. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca/adopt.
Nelson Star Staff
A cougar was spotted around 6 a.m. Tuesday at the corner of Carbonate and Cherry streets in Nelson. Police found some tracks and notified the conservation office, but didn’t find the animal. There have been no other sightings. SPACIOUS HOME
Wayne Germaine
250.354.2814
$459,900
FEBRUARY 5 W/ SHINY THINGS, RILEY J, DAHLY LLAMA Robert Goertz
250.354.8500
$49,900
FEBRUARY 6 W/ FOUNDATION STONE Norm Zaytsoff
250.354.8584
$469,900
Lev Zaytsoff
250.354.8443
$299,900
FEB 13TH - SCARLET MARY ROSE + HEAVY PETAL BURLESQUE: VA-VA VOOM!
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At the confluence of a creek and a river this 5.5 acre property is picturesque from any angle. The completely remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath post and beam home blends perfectly with the natural environment. Inside, the floor plan is well flowing, featuring a stunning living room with cathedral ceilings, log uprights and exposed beams.
3 bed 1 bath home on 5 pastoral acres. This home has had many recent upgrades including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom, flooring and stucco siding. In addition there are numerous vintage buildings of mainly log construction, plus a versatile Quonset garage. Call today.
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10 forested acres 30 min to both Nelson & Castlegar. Multiple building location. Fantastic value.
Steven Skolka
250-354-3031
$120,000
CHIA This gorgeous Pomeranian is 6 1/2 years young, spayed and vaccinated. Chia would do well in a quiet home with someone who is semi-retired and has a fenced area. She is 8 lbs and has had a recent dental. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca/adopt.
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TWO FOR ONE 2 homes on 4 sunny acres, both share a well but have separate septic systems. Priced to sell, call today.
BEVERAGE
Kristina Little
250-509-2550
$199,900
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FOOD DELIVERY:
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3 bed 1 bath on just under an acre in sunny Krestova. Many upgrades done to the house, woodstove, great water supply and a private yard. This home is in move-in condition and it’s priced to sell.
LIQUOR DELIVERY 9AM 11PM 7 DAYS PER WEEK For a downloadable menu go to: www.humehotel.com/Menus
JOHNNY Such a handsome, nice boy, who only wants to love and be loved. Johnny is a black-and-white Beagle mix, about 17 lbs, neutered, vaccinated, vet checked and microchipped. House trained, and learning to leash walk. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca/adopt.
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ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY
FEB 19TH - MISERY MOUNTAIN BOYS / FOGGY GOGGLE BOYS
FOOD
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WELCOME TO THE SLOCAN VALLEY
FEB 11TH - KOOTENAY SINGLES NIGHT- WINE TASTING W/ JON LANGILLE
FEB 20TH - ELLIOTT BROOD W/ RED EYED SOUL COLDSMOKE POWDER FEST
This three bedroom mobile home is located in a very sunny location in Belle-vue Mobile Home Park. The property is flat and has a productive garden area. The home features a wood stove, new flooring and paint. The furnace has also been recently replaced. The park will consider small dogs and cats. This is a very comfortable home conveniently located just outside of town.
RIVER & CREEK FRONT ACREAGE
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH
FEB 12TH - DJ DAN W/ MARTY FUNKHAUSER, 4MAT + CLARENCE DANGERFIELD
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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
EASY GLISTENING
FEB 9TH - YUKON BLONDE W/ ON AN ON
4-bed, 3-bath home on large corner lot in Uphill. Main floor has an open kitchen, dining and living room with a gas fireplace, 3 beds, 2 baths incl. an ensuite, also access to the private deck. Fully finished basement with large family room, bedroom, full bath, laundry, lots of storage and access to covered patio and the beautifully landscaped fenced yard.
Sarah Rilkoff
250-509-0006
$180,000
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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society
www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
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% Locally Owned & Independently Operated COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT ALERT!
BEACHFRONT LINWOOD CEDAR HOME
OUTSTANDING VIEW
ATTRACTIVE ACREAGE & HOME
NG ISTI L NEW
In Salmo Village. This is a very solid built 2 bedroom and den 1898 sq, ft. home. A double sided fire place in living room and dining room. 14.02 acres, treed and private setting with a fantastic valley view. MLS 2409268
Alan Tarr
250.354.8489 $329,900
WELL MAINTAINED HOME
ES ACR 8.8
6plex w/ lots of parking just outside of Salmo placed on .23 acre lot. 2 bdm & 1 bthrm suites in good condition. All units are rented on a mnth to mnth basis & generating an excellent income with the potential to increase revenue and return. Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $
Enjoy luxurious panoramic views overlooking one of the most beautiful spots on Kootenay Lake in this Beachfront Linwood Cedar home. Entertain the masses with this 3 Bed, 3 Bath with 2600+ sqft., complete glass wrap around sundeck and 106 ft. of soft sandy beach. MLS 2409254 Luke Mori 250.551.4917 $
Modest 3 bedroom home on a 60 x 180 lot with a 180 degree view of Kootenay River and city. Quiet no-thru-road gives this home a country feeling. Large rear deck takes full advantage of the view. Off street parking & storage shed. MLS 2409887 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $
Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $347,900
NORTH SHORE SUBDIVISION
OUTSKIRT WINLAW
RENTAL INCOME - 2 HOMES!
MOVE IN READY
284,900
1,097,000
ES ACR 9.56
R FOU BAL
L NDE RIO
Open concept, two bedroom, one bath home has an unfinished walkout basement with so much potential. The large fenced yard has fruit trees, flowers, fire pit, outdoor hot tub, and lots of garden space. MLS 2409388
Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $188,000
NEW LISTING!
247,000
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. Just 10 minutes to town! MLS 2404316
Two Lots for sale on the North Shore (17-Mile) at Grandview Properties. Great lake views, paved roads, water connection & septic drain field connection. Eagleview Lane lot: size 121 x 145 @ $59,900 Grandview Drive lot: size 190 x 210 @ $72,500
Substantially renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath family home on 8.11 acres split by the highway. Older cabin sits on mountain side. Natural sunlight floods through the many windows. All appliances are included. MLS 2410128
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
Julie Wilson 250.777.4202
289,900
$
Sunny Hobby Farm, gardens, fertile soil, fruit trees, great water. Original 3 bdrm farm house & 2 bdrm mobile with addition. Pre-approval for subdivision. Great elbow room just 10 mins to town. MLS 2401542
Well-kept 3 bedroom family home on level 50x120 double lot. Rancher + full developable basement. Fenced rear yard, garden space, fruit trees, lane access, off street parking. Close to parks and schools. MLS 2409603
374,900
Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $314,000
David Gentles 250.354.8225
$
GATED WATERFRONT ESTATE
PRICED TO SELL!
GRAY CREEK HOME
1.25 level acres offering south west sun exposure w/ jaw dropping Kootenay Lake & mountain views. Open & spacious acres soaking in sun, newer well, close to beaches, outdoor recreation & placed in an upscale neighborhood approx. 10 min to town. MLS 2409593 $
A prestigious beach front property on the Kootenay Lake. Enjoy the privacy of gated entry, 1.64 acres and over 100+ ft. of exquisite beach front. Custom built 3 Bed, 4 Bath home with imported italian slate & tile, handcrafted accents and hardwood flooring. MLS 2408565 Luke Mori 250.551.4917 $
45 acres of recreational property. Priced to sell!!! Located in the Monashee Mountains of Southern B.C. This must see property is for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, and camping in the summer, cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. MLS 2409432 Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $
This is a lovely little 2 bedroom home set on a private 1 acre property on a quiet secondary road in Gray Creek. The newer house features an open living plan, wood floors, a fireplace to cozy up to and a big deck off the living room. MLS 2408121 Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $
AFFORDABLE 3 BEDROOMS
CHARMING MOBILE!
CREEKSIDE LIVING
ACREAGE WITH WATERFRONT
KOOTENAY LAKE VIEWS
CE PRI W E N
3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, private rear deck with awesome view. All sitting on a 50 x 120 Uphill lot. Great location, close to rail trail and bus route. New high-efficiency furnace installed last year. MLS 2411117
Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $330,000
BEAUTIFUL BEACH
Lisa Cutler
250.551.0076
179,000
1,375,000
39,000
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Mortgage-helping waterfront. 1.5 Acres of Kootenay Lake waterfront with 116 ft of level sandy beach. 2 Bdrm rancher + 3 bdrm double wide, beach cottage, boat shed, greenhouse, garage/ workshop, paved boat launch, fruit trees, shade & much more. MLS 2410017 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $
Located on a 1/4 acre level lot in Salmo, this home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, attached garage and a covered private patio. Fruit trees and a garden area in the back yard, along with a storage shed. Single level living. Brand new roof. MLS 2409842 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $
CAREFREE LIVING!
RURAL CONDO
799,000
179,000
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Modern 3 bdrm, 3 bath strata located south/ west facing the golf course. Offers 1644 sqft of finished living space. Kitchen has granite countertops and maple cabinets, overhead florescent lighting plus dining area. Many upgrades and appliances included! MLS 2409086 Julie Wilson 250.777.4202 $
319,800
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
200,000
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
Ali Watt 250.551.5235
Located just minutes from town on the North Shore is this second floor unit at the Blaylock Condominiums. Two bedroom unit has been very well maintained and includes new carpets and an updated bathroom, carport and in suite laundry. MLS 2408165
Dave Buss
Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654
RHC Realty
100% Locally Owned & Independently Operated
250.354.9459 $215,000
Dave Buss 250.354.9459
2 Bdrm, 2 bath mobile home in Greenwood Trailer Park. Only minutes from Nelson, has loads of character. Lovely covered deck off the front. Extra large pad, with vegetable garden, garden shed, and large cherry tree. MLS 2409584
Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654
$
67,000
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3 bedrooms 1 & ½ baths. Close to town with a country feel. Many recent upgrades makes this home move in ready. Newer roof, new appliances, new kitchen cabinets paint and carpets. Oak floors are still in good shape. A wood heater in the basement. MLS 2408985 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $
279,999
Beautiful property! 9.6 acres with park-like yard, old orchard, private benched land, nice views plus sandy beach across the hwy. Classic summer residence with heritage appeal + cabin. Subdivision potential! Try your Offer! MLS 2398337 Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $
885,000
PEACEFUL SALMO
WATERFRONT INCLUDED
The cook will love the updated kitchen that overlooks the backyard of this comfy, cozy Salmo home. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find an updated bathroom, garage, covered deck with hot tub and storage sheds in the rear fenced yard. MLS 2403232
4 Bedroom 3 bath with airy open central living + bonus detached waterfront with beach and boat dock. Expansive wrap decks, daylight lower floor, garden shed, double carport. 1.36 Acres on a no-through road at 6-Mile just 10 minutes from Nelson.
250.354.9459 $135,000
Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $474,000
Dave Buss
Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076
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