January 18, 2012 The Nelson Star by Nelson Star

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March of the Nelson Novice Leafs

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A celebration of hockey took place at the Nelson and District Community Complex and the Civic Centre over the weekend as the annual Nelson Ford Novice Shootout played out on the ice over three days. For more action from on the ice and off, check out Page 2 of today’s paper.

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Nelson has once again landed in pretty prestigious travel company in a recent edition of The Guardian newspaper’s online edition. The massive British newspaper listed Nelson in its “Been There” feature which allows

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readers to submit “recommendations for trips that will change your life.” Last week’s list also included destinations like the Peru’s Amazon rainforest, a riverside cycle from Rotterdam to Vienna, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Burning Man festival in Nevada and Zapotec ruins in Mexico. Submitted by a reader with

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The BC Human Rights Tribunal hearing in Nelson involving Sons of Freedom Doukhobors removed from their families in the 1950s adjourned soon after it began Monday when it was revealed the complainants’ lawyer resigned on Friday. No explanation was given publicly and Walter Swetlishoff, who represents the group known as the New Denver Survivors collective, declined comment on the reason for their counsel’s withdrawal. However, he indicated he would prefer that the case go ahead, given the length of time it has taken to reach this point. “This case has been going on for eight years,” he told reporters afterward. “It’s got to be resolved. It’s taking a toll on us. We can’t delay it any longer.” The hearing was expected to resume Tuesday afternoon, past the Star’s deadline, providing certain documents from

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Memories were cemented for both kids and parents on the weekend as the annual Nelson Ford Novice Shootout came to town. Here’s a look at some of the action...

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to meet CBTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board and ask questions about CBTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in the Basin. 'SJEBZ +BOVBSZ t Q N t 5SBJM #FTU 8FTUFSO 1MVT $PMVNCJB 3JWFS )PUFM 3PTTMBOE "WFOVF If you wish to make a presentation to the Board, contact Maureen Forster at 1.800.505.8998 or mforster@cbt.org.

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City tightens screws on parking policy MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

A parking problem that has plagued business owners on Lake Street may finally have a resolution. Nelson city council passed a temporary license of occupation policy at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting that will offer lease agreements to business owners looking to manage parking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bylaw is to deal with some parking issues that sort of flared up,â&#x20AC;? said chief financial officer Colin McClure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One in particular was on Lake Street across from the health co-op. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s metered on one side and on the other side the city owns the property up until the actual building.â&#x20AC;? McClure said on the section that is unmetered, the land is owned by the city and is on â&#x20AC;&#x153;public lands.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a sense itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public lands, so unless we had an arrangements to allow those owners of the buildings to have access to it for their customers or their employees, the reality is if someone got there early enough they could park there all day in front of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business,â&#x20AC;? he said. The policy, which will be applied throughout the municipality, will lease or rent the parking spot to the busi1 0 0 â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S

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Complaints from downtown businesses has led to City Hall adjusting its parking policies. Greg Nesteroff photo

ness or land owner. The rate is based on the property value for the land only and a calculation of the square metres they wish to rent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also allows for areas that are further from downtown that may not have as much value for parking and those sorts of things to have a lower lease fee as those that are closer to downtown,â&#x20AC;? said McClure. Once the business has entered into an agreement with the city, they are able to manage and enforce parking. McClure said the policy will also target business owners who have put up private parking signs without a lease in place. Some of the councillors, like Deb Kozak, were concerned about the impact that rates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from the leases â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would have on businesses who currently

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have agreements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There could be a bump up for some people who are currently under lease agreements,â&#x20AC;? said McClure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened is a year or so ago the city had the motion to double the parking rates. A number of businesses that have a lease with the city for the summertime, nobody changed that policy.â&#x20AC;? The city has a separate patio policy which allows the city to lease parking spots to businesses. McClure said most of these businesses are on three year annual agreements so it may take some time to get everyone in line with the new policy. Councillor Paula Kiss suggested that the city look at a lower rate for businesses who enter into a patio lease in the interest of furthering business in the downtown core.

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News Big Weekend at Ski Hill

Whitewater stages winter celebration New to Town? Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Call us at 250-352-3220 or 250-825-4743

Have you had a new baby? Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new baby.

SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

Whitewater hosts its third annual winter celebration this weekend. This year, the Whitewater Winter Carnival will feature the Gericks Summit Cup, a first annual dual slalom race for both skiers and snowboarders. “It’s a weekend celebration of winter. It’s a family

fun event,” said Rebeckah Hornung, of the Whitewater Ski Resort. Those interested in participating can register for the Summit Cup in advance for $15 or the day of for $20 at either Gerick’s Bike and Ski Shop or the Whitewater downtown office. The two-day event will also include a snow sculpting competition and marshmallow roasting.

“After the day of activities on the hill, Adham Shaikh is a DJ playing in the lodge with a buffet dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.,” said Hornung. “The chefs at Whitewater put on an amazing spread of buffet feed and then we do a torchlight parade down the mountain.” Following the torchlight parade, fireworks will close off the evening. Marshmallow roasting

and sculpture viewing continues on Sunday, but in celebration of Avalanche Awareness Days, a companion rescue and beacon olympics will occur in the early afternoon. “It’s just basically a fun activity for our seasons pass holders and any locals that want to get out to the hill and have a unique experience and just to celebrate winter.

Woman hurt in crash at Thrums Nelson Star Staff

RCMP are looking for witnesses to an “horrific” head-on collision on Highway 3A at Thrums last Friday afternoon. Around 5:20 p.m., an eastbound 2003 Ford Expedition driven by a 57-year-old Castlegar woman crossed the centre line and struck a westbound 1998 Pontiac Sunfire driven by a 36-year-old Castlegar woman. The Pontiac driver suffered severe injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle wasn’t hurt. Police are still investigating the cause. In a news release, Cpl. John Ferguson of West Kootenay Traffic Services asked any witnesses to the crash who have not already spoken to police to contact them. He thanked the Tarrys Fire Department for their “prompt and professional service,” as well as the motoring public “who were patient while this horrific crash scene was investigated.” Traffic was delayed for several hours. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Information Session – February 1st, 2012

School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) is very pleased to be able to offer a Late French Immersion Program for up to sixty students entering grade 6 in the 2012-2013 school year. The Program is located at Trafalgar Middle School for grades 6-8, and continues for grades 9-12 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School. The Late French Immersion Program is an “educational program in which a child whose ﬁrst language is not French – studies in French.” (Dimitry Morales, Canadian Parents for French website) Parents, guardians and students who may be interested in pursuing a French Immersion educational program are invited to an Information Session. The purpose of this meeting will be to share information about the program and the application process. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:00 PM (PST) SD 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board Ofﬁce 570 Johnstone Road, Nelson, BC. We recognize that not all interested families will be able to attend this information session. Up-to-date information will be available on our website (www.sd8.bc.ca) after February 1. Because the Late French Immersion Program is limited to sixty students, a process of application for the program is necessary. Details regarding the application process for the Late French Immersion Program will be made available at the Information Session on February 1 – and posted on the District Website thereafter. Locally owned and operated by: Barry Marsh 250-352-2202 Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm

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No applications for the Program will be accepted prior to 9:00 AM, February 15. This will allow families to decide whether the program suits the needs of their child. It will also allow all applicants to be familiar with the application process – either through attendance at the Information Session, or through reading the information on the website. All inquiries must be directed by email to: Willow Makortoff, wmakortoff@sd8.bc.ca

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Gray monument to be replaced GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A monument to Nelson’s Lt. Robert Hampton Gray that toppled in last year’s massive earthquake in Japan is expected to be replaced within a few months. The word comes from Capt. Bruce (Skip) Walker of the Canadian Defence Attache in Japan, who recently received a letter from new Onagawa mayor Yoshiaki Suda. Suda’s father was mayor when the monument was erected in 1989 in tribute to Gray, who died in an air strike at Onagawa Bay during the final days of World War II. Walker says the town’s budget, approved in December, includes funds to re-establish the marker in a different location. “The original site was destroyed by the quake and aftershocks (not the tsunami),” he said in an email.

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A new monument to honour Nelson’s Lt. Robert Hampton Gray is expected to be built in Onagawa, Japan. The old one was knocked over in last year’s earthquake. This photo shows the damage to the area where it sat.

“The entire park is now out of bounds and the cliffside is slowly falling into the bay.” The monument will be moved to the hospital, close to the centre of town. Walker says officials hope it can

be completed by March, one year after the disaster. “The only complication is that someone took (either nefariously or for safe keeping) the original plaque and it cannot be located,” Walker says. “It was apparently

made in Canada so the Japanese are kindly requesting that Canada provide the replacement.” The monument, built by a Victoria masonry firm, arrived in Tokyo with the plaque. Another plaque, which explained the monument’s significance in Japanese, was donated by a Mr. Haruna, who was then CEO of Marubeni Corp. He took a keen interest in the project, as he was at Onagawa with a defensive gun battery during allied attacks on the bay. Onagawa was among the communities hardest hit by the earthquake and tsunami, with over 300 people confirmed dead and 1,000 missing. In recent years, several student delegations have come to Nelson from Onagawa, most recently in October 2010. In the disaster’s wake, the Nelson area raised $40,000 towards scholarships.

Stranded on the Salmo-Creston

Semi driver saves couple on Pass SALLY MACDONALD Cranbrook Daily Townsman Reporter

A truck driver is being called a hero after rescuing a Vancouver couple before Christmas on the Kootenay Pass. Stephanie Kendal was her way to Cranbrook from Coquitlam with her boyfriend Jeremy Jones to celebrate Christmas with family. They left home after work on December 22, but their late-night trip took a treacherous turn as they were climbing the Salmo-Creston Pass at about 2:30 a.m. “About halfway through the SalmoCreston I got scared and thought the roads were slick with black ice. So I pulled over, engaged the four-by-four and started back up the hill, albeit slower,” said Stephanie. “Not even 10 minutes after trying the four-by-four, the truck started losing traction so assuming that the road was too slippery, I stopped and put it in four-by-four low.” But now the truck wasn’t moving at all. It was if the automatic truck was a standard — the engine was revving but the truck wouldn’t budge. Jeremy woke up at this point and looked out the window to see transmission fluid flooding the road. “I was just desperate at this point. I grew up in the Kootenays so I know that

you don’t want to get stuck in a pass, broken down, at night,” said Stephanie. She stopped the truck. They climbed out and tried to manoeuvre the truck off the road. The plan backfired. “We got it stuck sideways across all three lanes. I look up and there are the lights of a semi coming around the corner. “I literally thought we were going to die. I was so scared,” said Stephanie. Luckily, the driver of the semi was a man named Juergen, whose last name Stephanie doesn’t know, but she believes he saved their lives that night. Jeremy was honking the truck’s horn, and Stephanie, who is pregnant, was jumping up and down, waving her arms in the air. Juergen stopped his semi and Stephanie asked him to radio for help. He didn’t receive any response. So Juergen got out of his truck, helped Stephanie and Jeremy move the truck off the road, then offered to give them a ride into Salmo. “It was really nice. He was really helping us out. We were really stressed and not thinking,” said Stephanie. Once they had cell service, Stephanie tried to find accommodation in Salmo. But everything was closed. Next she tried the RCMP, asking if they could spend the night in jail cells. But a dispatcher told her that only

two RCMP members were available, and only for emergencies. “I was like, ‘You don’t consider this an emergency? My vehicle broke down in the pass outside your town, you are the only town between two passes, and you’re not going to call one of your emergency cops to put me in the jail for the night?’ She was like, ‘No, you can go to the next town.’” But the dire situation was once again saved by Juergen, who offered to give the couple a lift with him to Trail. Along the way, Jeremy mentioned that they had been bound for Cranbrook. Juergen told them that he was returning to Cranbrook after a quick stop in Trail, and offered to take them with him. “He gave us a ride all the way into Cranbrook. He calmed us down, he was a godsend and just an amazing person,” said Stephanie. With help from Stephanie’s father, the couple retrieved their truck their next day and put the whole disastrous event behind them. But they can’t stop feeling grateful for the help they received from a good Samaritan. “If he hadn’t have come along, we would have been in the truck on the Salmo-Creston, trapped,” said Stephanie. “We’re just so incredibly grateful. He’s definitely our hero.”

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Editorial The perfect approach

E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@nelsonstar.com The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

Council Column – Bob Adams

Issues old and issues new

s this is my first column in 2012 I hope everyone had a great Christmas season and are ready for the new year. Council is busy working on the 2012 budget and has had three meetings already with two more scheduled for this month. Aside from the budget there are several items that will be on our agenda. These include Sunday bus service, animal control bylaw, keeping hens in Nelson and water meters. The city operates the transit system in partnership with BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. BC Transit contributes 47 per cent of the operating cost with the regional district and the city splitting the remaining 53 per cent. This split is 33 per cent RDCK and 67 per cent City. Revenue through fares and advertising amounts to $227,000 with a city taxpayer contribution of $290,000. The total budget for transit is $1.3 million. Council has requested staff meet with BC Transit planners to see if we can change our operating procedures to reduce the budget, so that we could once again have Sunday service. Our animal control bylaw restricts dogs on Baker Street and adjoining streets. This has caused Nelson to get a bad reputation with tourists who travel with their dogs. This bylaw has been in place for several years and I feel it should be reviewed. A through lane could be acceptable. Tourists could obtain a pass from the chamber of commerce or downtown businesses. These suggestions could be other ways to control dogs on Baker Street without an outright ban. All dogs would have to be on a leash, no dogs left alone tied to parking meter or other posts, and all owners must pick up any dog droppings. Keeping of hens within Nelson city limits will be very controversial. Staff are currently working on a proposed bylaw that will come to the council table this year. If approved it will contain restrictions on the number of hens that can be kept, the construction and type of coop, the minimum size of residential lot

Councillor Adams would like to see changes to the downtown policy regarding dogs.

allowed to keep hens, noise control, manure disposal and disposal of the hens when they are no longer laying eggs. One of the biggest concerns is what type of other animals the hens will attract to their coop; this could range from mice to bears. We have heard consistently from the prochicken group and the no-chicken group has a limited amount of time to tell us how you feel. If you want to be heard we have to hear pros and cons. Our water and sanitary sewer systems are funded through fees to all residential and commercial users in the city. These systems are considered separate utilities but they are joined together as water used inside a home or business ends up in the sanitary sewer system at the sewage treatment plant. Now I will give everyone a little history of the sanitary sewer system. Up until the early 1960s the city operated with only one sewer system as both sanitary and storm sewer were contained in the same pipes. This single system dumped all of the sewage into the west arm of Kootenay Lake at various outfalls along the shoreline. An interceptor sewer line was constructed in approximately 1962 which collected all of the Fairview outfalls and transported the sewage to an area of the west arm near the

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reat policy is born out of dialogue. It requires patience and an open mind, but consultation and discussion most often results in workable solutions. When it comes to tinkering with life in our downtown core, there is always a wide range of opinions. The epicentre of this community is a source of pride for business owners and all residents. With pride comes passion and history has taught us that dialogue about the downtown can be spirited. Tomorrow night the Nelson Business Association is hosting Nelson’s Downtown Core: Solutions from a Business Community. It’s an evening set aside by community leaders to discuss some pressing issues facing our coveted main streets. It’s a continuation of dialogue started last autumn and the association should be commended for its approach. The three main topics up for discussion are dogs, sandwich boards and the amenity areas. All three are traditional flashpoint issues, making the thoughtful dialogue approach even more vital. If you have been watching the Star letters page since November when the dog issue resurfaced, you know it’s a tough nut to crack. Man’s best friend has been dogging city council since the mid-1990s and finding a workable solution has not become any easier. It seems people either love the idea of returning dogs to the downtown or hate it. Finding middle ground will not be easy. Regardless of the results of this round of dialogue, when the Nelson Business Association’s proposals are put forward to city council, politicians can be confident the recommendations have been well thought out. We all have a stake in the downtown. It’s a small town gathering place few rural BC communities can boast. We applaud the approach being taken by the Nelson Business Association and hope council follows suit by putting together thoughtful policy about the future of the downtown.

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end of Hall Street. In 1972 this sewage began to be pumped to the new sewage treatment plant for treatment prior to disposal in the Kootenay River. A problem that is still being worked on is that there are still a large number of storm sewer connections to our sanitary sewer system. On heavy rainfall and snow melt days the flows to the sewage treatment plant can double. The average flow to the sewage treatment plant is 5,600 cubic metres per day of sewage in late November 2011 on a rainy day the flows increased to 11,390 cubic metres. Rather than spend millions of dollars on water meters, which will only minimally reduce flows to the sewage treatment plant, I think that we should expend these funds on the infrastructure and complete the separation of these two sewer systems. If all storm water was eliminated from the sewage treatment plant, flows to the plant would remain near the average which would save money on treatment cost on a yearly basis. As you can see we have lots of work ahead in 2012. Nelson city councillor Bob Adams shares this column spot with his colleagues around the table on a rotating basis.

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Letters to the Editor

Highways could be a lot safer Our latest vehicle was built in 2007 and has a nice feature that allows us to use courtesy to on coming drivers at night time. The head lamp switch has a feature that allows us to have the daytime running lamps operate in the lowbeam automatically. There is also a feature built into the head lamp switch that allows us to use the fog lights instead of low beam in poorer atmospheric fog conditions. It also allows us to shut off the fog lamps and use low beam normally in daytime or clear weather night operations. There are approximately 20 per cent of vehicles operating on the BC highways in the Kootenays in daytime and on clear nights with the fog lamps operating steadily and we have never seen a

nighttime RCMP or motor vehicle roadside inspection of the lighting systems on vehicles to ensure that vehicles that have been lifted

“There is no logical reason that anyone has to operate a vehicle on our highway system with a lighting system that exceeds the allowed lighting by 300 per cent.”

or have lighting modification performed that can make the original motor vehicle act and federal motor vehicle safety standards no longer an

accident prevention tool as they were intended. There is no logical reason that anyone has to operate a vehicle on our highway system with a lighting system that exceeds the allowed lighting by 300 per cent. Will the RCMP sergeant responsible for highway safety in the Kootenay region please set a goal of making the highway system a lot safer by starting a nighttime roadside vehicle lighting system inspection? And catch some of the vehicle lighting repairs attended to and present a reminder that drivers should find and use the fog lamp on and off switch and not leave the switch on default to low beam so fog lamps are never off? Rubenoff Johnson Nelson

Here’s some things to think about It’s great to see more people expressing their views on a variety of subjects in the Nelson Star. I have some comments and hope for responses. MP Alex Atamenenko’s bill to opt out of paying for the military should, in all fairness, be expanded to include the CBC, the arts and cultural community and the First Nations. It would be nice not to pay for the ones you really disagree with.

The proposed new Nelson cell tower would be welcome in the Lardeau Valley where we have no service and really need it for emergencies, etc. The solar project at L.V. Rogers teaches how expensive and impractical solar power is. It will generate enough power on an ideal summer day to operate a toaster and a tea kettle while the sun shines and all for only $20,000.

The bus issues are simple logic. If you don’t have the industry to pay the taxes, you can’t expect the service. This includes health care and schools. Glacier-Howser at over $500,000 a year in local taxes would be a start. The protest over BC Hydro’s smart meters may be from the fact that they will catch more grow-ops and ruin our major industry. Larry Greenlaw Meadow Creek

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Keep dogs off Baker A meter mess I like dogs, well behaved dogs. For all those who complain they cannot walk their dogs on Baker Street, I would remind them that the dog by-law came about because dogs were not kept on leashes. Many irresponsible dog owners did not stop their dogs from rushing at people, jumping on them, pulling at their clothes, sniffing their bottoms, and last but not least not picking up the dog dirt

on the sidewalks. No one wants to be jumped on by a dog the size of a Great Dane or Irish setter and possibly fall as a result. No one wants little children to be frightened or bitten. Irresponsible dog owners spoiled the use of Baker Street for all the careful, thoughtful dog owners. Blame them, not our city councillors. I say keep the dog by-law as it is. M. Bailey Nelson

This is in response to the Nelson parking meters. Nelson city council needs to get a real look at the parking meter issue. You raised the price for the screw up of purchasing insufficient buses. Now we have to pay $500,000 for your parking meter screw up? Here’s an idea for you. You have 745 meters. Recalibrate them back down to say 50 cents an hour. That way we can just use quarters again. This is a small town with already higher than big city taxes. Do some math this time. Darren Hickey Nelson

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The LVR Rec Leadership class recommends these great reads: The Help by Katharine Stockett Divergent by Veronica Roth Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins The Song of Kahunsha by Anosh Irani My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Piccoult The City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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Children’s book Young Adult book Adult Fiction Adult Non-Fiction Tell us why this book is a great read:______________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ *your recommendation may be published in the Nelson Star Your Name_________________________________________________ Phone Number______________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________ There will be a draw for a bag of books in each category! Forms can be returned to: The Learning Place (lower level of City Hall) Nelson Public Library The Nelson Star Otter Books Email to: jexley@cbal.org Please return form by Family Literacy Day – January 27th For more information call Joan at 250-352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal.org

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Nelson’s nature doesn’t disappoint Continued from Page 1 influx of American draftdodgers during the Vietnam War, and has been kept unspoiled by constant overshadowing, courtesy of the Rockies and their ski towns. Its many intellectual inputs (Russian pacifists settled there, sponsored by Tolstoy himself) and its beautiful setting, on the shores of Lake Kootenay by the underrated Selkirk Mountains, combine the majestic Canadian wilderness with the best minds and values our species has created. To top it off, the most beautiful YHA hostel I’ve ever seen, The Dancing Bear, is right in the centre.” Despite some slight inaccuracies (Rattenbury only designed a few of our historic buildings, the courthouse being one), the paragraph paints a great picture for potential visitors. “Anytime you get any kind of coverage on any of those sites, whether it be a travel website or a quality online paper like The Guardian, I think it’s positive,” says Tom Thomson, manager of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. “You can never get too much press for your area, especially when it’s positive press. When they talk about this community being a little gem amongst an entire nation… that’s fantastic.” This past fall the Los Angeles Times ran a substantial travel feature portraying the area in mostly glowing light. Thomson says since that story ran he has had several inquiries at the chamber from people who had their interest piqued after the story ran in both the print and on-line editions. The Guardian was first published in 1821. It currently has a daily readership of 230,541 and is the second most popular British newspaper website in the UK. You can find the feature at http://bit.ly/yeqyCh. “A friend of mine from Kelowna was down in Southern

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Nelson has managed rise above most rural BC communties when it comes to glowing press. Bob Hall photo

California recently,” Thomson explains. “He was talking to somebody down there and they asked where he was from, he said Kelowna. They said “is that anywhere near Nelson, we just read a big story in the LA Times.’ He called me to ask what was going on, so I sent him the link to the story.”

“You can never get too much press for your area, especially when it’s positive press.” Tom Thomson Chamber Manager

The travel kudos are the second in a week for Nelson. Last week the website vacay. ca included Nelson in a story headlined “12 best places to travel in Canada in 2012.” Listed with Calgary, Montreal, Haida Gwaii and the Bay of Fundy, the website’s writers said this about Nelson: “Hailed as the ‘best art town’ in Canada by art critic John Villani, Nelson is a little town with a ton of power. Its annual electronic music festival, Shambhala, draws more than 10,000 people each summer. Throw in heritage buildings, cool cafés and beautiful scenery amid the Selkirk Mountains in the Kootenay region of BC, and you have a little gem worth a visit.” You can find that story at http://bit.ly/ADqC8v.

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Nelson is no stranger to travel writers and visitors providing positive feedback. Thomson feels the eclectic nature of the community, the vibrancy in the downtown, the cosmopolitan feel and cool vibe all helps distinguish this community as a rare find in rural Canada. “You wouldn’t want to say we are head and shoulders above everybody, but there is a certain feel to this community that makes visitors feel this is the place they want to be,” he says. In today’s digital age there is an overabundance of information on the internet, some of it hype and some of it legitimate. Travelers need to be careful not get caught in false advertising and Thomson feels Nelson is able to continue with its sterling reputation because the reality matches the hype. “The recent research I have seen is that when people go on vacation they are looking for something that is real and pure and authentic,” says Thomson. “I think Nelson is real, pure and authentic… we are not overselling that. If people come looking for that and don’t get it they will say ‘that’s a bunch of hogwash.’ We can actually deliver on that and that will help us in the long run.” The Los Angeles Times story from the Nelson Star can be found at http://bit.ly/zKkR2O.

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Four weeks set aside for hearing Continued from Page 1 the group’s former lawyer arrived by courier. Tribunal chair Enid Marion, who is hearing the case alone, met privately with Swetlishoff and government lawyer Rob Horricks for about 15 minutes before announcing the adjournment. “I am concerned about the complainants having a full and fair opportunity to present their material,” she said, adding that “I am concerned the late withdrawal of their lawyer about the put the survivors’ complainants group in a difficult having a full and position. Marion said fair opportunity to present their she encouraged Swetlishoff to give material.” his evidence and Enid Marion any other witnesses Tribunal Chair to make themselves available. The hearing began with preliminary remarks by the chair and the admission of a series of documents as exhibits. Marion explained the Tribunal advised Swetlishoff that it would be willing to grant a short adjournment in order to obtain new counsel, but he wanted to proceed as scheduled. The admission of historical documents from the 1950s was briefly discussed with the government arguing many are “irrelevant and prejudicial” to the case. The complaint, filed in 2004, alleges discrimination by the government in its response to a 1999 BC Ombudsman’s report that said the group was entitled to an apology and compensation. Swetlishoff then read a statement, explaining that despite the resignation of their Community Legal Assistance Society lawyer, he didn’t want to delay the case. He asked the Tribunal to base its findings entirely on documents, as they would not present witnesses. Swetlishoff said it would be impossible for him to take the case on himself on such short notice. “I am not capable. I am not a lawyer,” he said. Swetlishoff said he expected to testify as a witness, but taking over as counsel was “unimaginable” without legal training. At that point, Marion asked to meet with the parties privately. When the hearing resumed, she announced the adjournment pending the arrival of documentation. The room was packed with about 50 people, perhaps half of whom were members of the New Denver Survivors. They were among about 200 children seized between 1953 and 1959 because their parents refused to send them to school — and also because the government wanted to remove them from what it perceived as negative influences. The hearing is scheduled for four weeks and has been moved from the courthouse to the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

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NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

This is the 48th year that the Nelson Knights of Columbus have sponsored this event. Nomination papers are located at Nelson City Hall administration, Sonja’s China Cabinet and chamber of commerce. A cover letter is enclosed with the nomination papers. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. February 29, 2012. There’s a selection committee composed of five judges of which one is the chairman. These are citizens from Nelson chosen by the chairman. Details and criteria for nominations are in the letter and nomination form.

KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT SOCIETY

The Kootenay DanceBeat Society presents an evening of fun and dance with live music from Bessie and the Back Eddies. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. on January 21 at the Playmor Junction Church. The band gets going at 8 p.m. There will be refreshments available. Advance tickets are available for $13 or $25 for two. Tickets are available at Otter Books and Mountain Baby or at Gaia Tree in Winlaw. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15. For more information or tickets phone 250-226-7229 or visit dancingbeat.org.

LUCAS MYERS PRESENTS: RANDY FROM CRESTON

Come into a world of simple truths, good times, and poor impulse control. A world where “party” is spelled with a “d”, where the smoke is always thick and the riffs are always heavy. Come into the world of Randy from Creston. As an “altered ego” of Lucas Myers, Randy has been seen rushing the stage at KMC’s Backyard Booty, discussing his “feminism” at the Nelson Women’s Centre Fundraiser, offering advice in various Pilotcopilot Productions including Dress, East, Hello Baby 1 and 2, and serving as the Nelson and District Credit Union’s online spokesperson in the Switch campaign (fer real!). Now he is going to be sharing some of his redneck truisms about child rearing, relationships and near death experiences in Randy from Creston: Tellin’ it Like it Iz, an entire evening of the Randster discussing such topics as What is a redneck? to why hockey still matters (a parable) to how to actually have sex in a canoe, fer real. Uplifting and hilarious, Randy’s world view is an antidote to these tumultuous time. Head down to the Scout Hall, January 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 for some truth telling, song singin’ and butt kickin’. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., Sunday is a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eddy Music and $12 at the door.

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The Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community. There are open meet ups every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 207-601 Front Street besides Ellison’s.

Interested in playing table tennis? Head down to Blewett Elementary School every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For more information contact K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Looking for a great meal at an even better price? Head down to the Ascension Lutheran Church at 1805 Silver King Road for a free spaghetti dinner. Everyone is welcome and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.

Nelson’s Old-Time Dance and Social Club presents a special evening of square dancing at the Scout Hall at 310 Cedar Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m. No square dance would be possible without a caller and this event will feature Nelson’s finest Bob Dean. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Come and experience some of the basics of tai chi. From the traditional Chinese arts, tai chi is a non-impact, relaxing and gentle-moving exercise that promotes balance and strength with improvements in breathing and posture. The introductory class will take place at the Mary Hall gymnasium at the Tenth Street Campus at Selkirk College. The class starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs to 5:30 p.m.

Learn chen tai chi, chi gong and broad sword. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 8p.m. at the Central School gym. For more information contact Chris Gibson at 250-5054562.

Nelson and District Hospice Society will be offering a six week grief support series for adults grieving the death of a loved one. If interested, please contact nelsonhospice@netidea.com. Pre-registration is required. The series will run every Thursday from January 19 until February 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the public health unit multipurpose room.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

For teens only! The second annual book swap at the Nelson Public Picking Up The Pieces, a fabric art show by local artist Kate Bridger, Library. Bring a book, take a book. The swap runs until January 28. It will be on display at the Nelson Public Library from now until Janu- takes place in the TeenScene. For more information contact Joanne ary 30 during which time Bridger will donate 10 per cent from all at jharris@nelson.ca. sales to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Max and Irmas restaurant has live music Fridays and Saturdays between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko ForsPURA VIDA FOUNDATION FIESTA Support the great work of local photographer Nathan Beninger’s berg. foundation at a night of Latin food, salsa dancing and mariachi. The foundation hopes to attain their goal through varied projects. The SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 current goal is to build a shelter for sexually exploited young girls of The Nelson and District chapter of the Canadian Federation of UniCusco, Peru and surrounding areas. In addition, Pura Vida strives versity Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 to provide basic necessities throughout Cusco that will enhance the p.m. Our guest speakers are Doug Brackett on the topic of auto meliving conditions for children and youth. The fiesta is Friday, January chanics. We also have Karen Miller who will talk on mental health 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus. issues. For further information please phone Pat Reid at 250-505Tickets are $60 (which includes tapas and entertainment.) There is a 5561. wine passport available for an additional $15. Tickets are available at Mountain Waters Spa and Kootenay Valley Financial. Come join the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band for an evening of Scottish culture. The traditional Robbie Burns banquet includes haggis, the music of the pipes and drums, and a celebration of the works of the BOOK LAUNCH Homelessness is a topic in the news, and on our streets and now, Scottish Bard. The event will take place Saturday, January 21 at the award-winning Nelson author Cyndi Sand-Eveland has taken it into Nelson Eagles hall. Tickets for the evening are $28 ($14 for children the pages of her new novel for children, A Tinfoil Sky, published this under 10 years). Reserve by phoning 250-352-6104 or 250-825-4175 month by Tundra Books. Sand-Eveland launches this, her second novel, Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Dona- SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 tions for Nelson Cares Society will be accepted at the Nelson Library Enjoy the company of others and play Scrabble every Sunday from 1 launch. Otter Books will be on hand, and the author sign books. p.m. to 3 p.m. at Wait’s News at 499 Baker Street.

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Head down to Spiritbar and enjoy local beats by some of Nelson’s best DJs, producers and MCs. The night will include music from Rippel, Dion Rego and more. There is no cover, so come out and support local talent. The event is brought to you by ohshitword.com

It’s The Royal’s open stage. Come grab a bite, grab a drink and enjoy the many musicians who take their turn in the spotlight. Showtime starts at 8:30 p.m. and there is no cover.

Friday, January 20

Thursday, January 19 Vortex studios in conjunction with The Royal are proud to present this monthly showcase of local talent. The folks at the vortex are excited to show nelson some of the areas most talented bands and performers. Each third Thursday of the month we will highlight a different artist or band from the Kootenays hosted by The Vortex Ensemble- Nelson’s very own live glitch/mash up project. This is going to be an exciting night of new music and dance floor fun. Tickets are $5 at the door and doors open at 9 p.m.

Friday, January 20

Neon Steve The long awaited deput of one of Canada’s hottest DJs and producers in the game. Neon Steve - representing Victoria - has been getting plays from many of the world’s biggest names with production ranging from funk, breaks, dubstep, drum and bass, moombahton and more. He released music on some of bass music’s biggest labels and there is no signs of stopping. Loaded with an arsenal of tunes from every genre, this man is here to do one thing, destroy the dance floor. To suit the evening this event is a dress in neon theme and there will be prizes for the best neon attire. The evening will also star local bass layer Deeps and C-Biggs. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available at the Hume Hotel.

Saturday, January 21 Like nothing you’ve ever seen before, Keys N Krates combine live instrumentation, turntablism and live sampling to remix existing pop music and samples from MGMT to Jay-Z right before your eyes. The trio has recently taken their live re-mix sound to the studio crafting live compositions into signature recordings, slated to release new music mid 2010. Grandtheft is a producer and DJ based out of Montreal, Canada and is one half of the Team Canada DJs duo. Known well for their live party-rocking and their acclaimed remix cd series “Classic Material”, GT and Team Canada DJs have rocked a bunch of the best clubs worldwide. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Join The Royal for an acoustic evening with two wonderful roots musicians. Blending the past with the present, Colin’s Easthope’s sound is infused with a unique perspective on the classic blues and folk scenes. His songs mesh traditional folk lyrics and blues riffs with an honest off the cuff contempoColin Easthope rary edge. Leathan Milne is a soulful emotional performer who draws on all kinds of musical influences to help create his rich and warm sound. Tickets are $10 at the door and the doors open at 7 p.m.

Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 705 Vernon Street

Friday, January 20 Stop by Finley’s after work. Sit back and relax as they celebrate customer appreciation night every Friday. Have a drink and enjoy some appetizers while the DJ plays all your requests.

Tuesday, January 24 Calling all musicians to Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill for open mic jam nights. Amps, guitars and drums are provided. The music gets going at 9 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street — tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Capitol Season Series Presents Harry Manx Friday, January 20 at 8 p.m. All tickets $35

Capitol Season Series Presents Ballet Jörgen Canada Anastasia Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

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Saturday, January 21

Angel and Cedar

This Saturday’s Unplugged Sessions opens with Angel and Cedar. Both local singer songwriters, their voices harmonize in a wish to share healing and vibrational quickening through music. They will be followed by Leathan Milne, a soulful and emotional preformer currently residing in Vancouver. He’s on his winter tour with Colin Easthope and draws on all kinds of musical influences which make up his current sound such as layered guitars, warm string sections and full, rich vocal harmonies. Leathan’s current album The Outcome of Weather boasts 10 tracks of original material. Colin Easthope’s guitar, vocal and harmonica craftsmanship meshes traditional folk lyrics and blues riffs with an edgy alt-country flair. In the summer of 2011 Colin played on the train from Vancouver to Toronto to start his first summer of playing festivals, including The Van-

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On Saturday night all good Scotsmen and women are required to attend the annual Robbie Burns Night celebration at the Eagles Hall sponsored by the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band. A glorious traditional meal of roast beef and haggis, chappit tatties, bashed neeps with gravy are sure to leave you for a’ want nae more.

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The Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band (above) and Burns.

immortal memory of The first Burns Night the Scottish Bard Robert in Nelson was observed Burns. Harrower was born on the poet’s birth date, in Edinburgh, Scotland January 25, 1904, at the in 1969 immigrating to Phair Hotel. The event was promoted by a local St. An- Ontario with his father and brother in 1981. Studydrews society. The Kootenay Kiltie Pipe band started ing in music industry arts Harrower became a toursponsoring the event in ing musician releasing an 1921, two years after their album in 1993. Touring formation. Since that time, Canada, Harrower discovthe Kilties have staged the ered Vancouver where he event at the Eagles Hall. Neil Harrower will Story continues to Page 13 present the tribute to the

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Community Continued from Page 12 worked in a variety of positions in theatre administration, ultimately as the director of touring for Ballet British Columbia. Harrower has been the executive director of the Capitol Theatre since 2005. Kilties piper Dale Morris of Kaslo will again offer the address to the haggis, which will be piped into the hall by Shannon Lloyd of Rossland and displayed by haggis bearer Debbie Sabourin. Ieuan Gilmore will deliver the Selkirk Grace. Angus Graeme will propose a toast to the lassies and Zelda Morrison will give the appropriate response. Doug Sutherland will be the master of ceremony. The Kootenay Kilties led by Pipe Major David Hogg will provide a short concert of piping, drumming and highland dancing. Those interested in attending Burns night are encouraged to make arrangements early, as the event tends to sell out quite quickly. Tickets can be purchased at Shannon’s Fabrics on Baker Street (250-352-6104). It would be a crying shame to miss out on the haggis.

Jimmy Young ﬂies the Kilties ﬂag in the 1920s. The local pipe band has hosted Robbie Burns Night since 1921.

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Life’s A Beach Potluck

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Ready to celebrate winter in all its glory — by forgetting that it’s there for one night? Feeling an urge to throw on a brightly-coloured Hawaiian shirt and whip out the shades and sunscreen? Well, the originators of the local 100 mile potluck are planning to bring back summer (briefly) and want you to be part of it. On January 28, the Vallican Whole Community Centre will be hosting the Life’s a Beach Mid-Winter Potluck. The doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. It’ll be an evening where

those who show up create the menu, because the price of admission is a dish for the potluck (hopefully containing some local ingredients). There have been some magical 100 mile potlucks at the Whole, which seem to bring out the best from area gardens, farmers and chefs. A highlight of the night will be one of those unique Vallican Whole silent auctions. Who knows what will be up for bid, but we do know they’ll contain something a little bit different. The auction will be ongoing until 7:30 p.m. To discover more of the special ambience of the event then push aside the palm

fronds and coconuts and you’ll find several local musicians performing throughout the night. Hawaiian/country hip hop anyone? Tropical drinks may also be found to help round out the festivities. The Vallican Whole has become a focal point for celebrating the 100 mile diet and lifestyle for several years. It meets the fundamental beliefs of the Rural Alternatives Research and Training Society, which operates the Whole, who have been promoting a self-sufficient rural lifestyle for over 40 years. For more information on Life’s a Beach contact the centre at 250-226-7957.

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As he walks through the door, the first thing he does is look down at the magazine rack. He picks up the periodical and looks around the restaurant. A news hound. For those who follow CBC news, Bob Keating’s name is well known. He is the voice for news in the Kootenays, often heard on Daybreak, the morning radio show. Keating covers the south east region of the province, “reflecting the Kootenays back to the people of the Kootenays, the rest of BC and in some instances the rest of Canada.” And he does it with a passion. “I have the best job in the Kootenays right now.” What makes Keating great at what he does is a combination of talent, curiosity, broadcast journalism education and a love of writing. “I take my job seriously.” His stories are produced with a lot of depth and accuracy, which he attributes to the CBC. Staff are well trained and given time to do the legwork. The job demands a lot as well. On a slow day, Keating writes from 3 to 4 stories and on a heavy day, he will do 10 to 12 for radio, television and the web. Though most of his stories air on the radio, he adds “my stories are converted to the web.” What is compelling and topical is what broadcast journalists are seeking. There are no typical days for Keating but each story involves gathering information, writing and putting it all together for airtime. “Filing every day” is one of the challenges of the job. “The radio never stops.” Though some stories may be presented to him, mostly he’s the sleuth. He does this by referring to his filing system, a timely collection of events and contacts from previously filed stories. “Some stories will go on for years.” Connected to finding stories is “keeping on top of the news constantly.” In larger centres, one of the more stressful challenges is the highly competitive nature of the work.

It is the variety that appeals to Keating. There is never a dull moment. He also enjoys meeting people. The ability to talk to people is one of the key characteristics of a broadcast journalist. “It’s tough to be in this business and be an introvert – you have to approach strangers daily.” Another success factor is being “remarkably curious – you have to be innately curious about your world.” Writing is also an important element. Keating advises, “Be a decent writer – most of us are writers in some way.” And read. If someone is interested in getting into this field, he suggests to “read a lot of newspapers, every day.” Volunteering at the local cable station or co-op radio or writing columns for the local newspaper are all ways of finding out if this is a profession that will work for you. “Inquire about spending a day in a radio or TV station.” But first of all, “get curious about the world around you.” After 25 years in the business, Keating relates that what most surprised him is the speed of a journalist – “how fast it all is and it is becoming much faster.” With 24hour television, the pace often results in “shooting for the next hour or going live.” What is the future of broadcast journalism? The online explosion has affected CBC in that more people get their news through CBC website than through radio or television. Keating thinks that “the future is a lot more independent news-gathering organizations because now it is much easier if you can do it from your home and you can have an audience. The future is in tweeting and blogs – unfortunately because I am terrible at those things.” For now, CBC is banking on radio. On October 11th, Radio West, an afternoon show was launched for listeners in the B.C. interior and north coast. What does this mean for Keating? “More mouths to feed.”

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Trail’s J.L. Crowe Secondary hosted the fifth annual New Year’s Debate Tourney on Saturday with teams from Nelson, Invermere, Rossland and Trail taking part. This year’s tournament consisted of two rounds of crossexamination in the morning and two rounds of impromptu style in the afternoon. The novice category debated in the cross-examination style. The topic for the junior and senior rounds was: “Be it resolved that the international community should solve man-made humanitarian crises.” For the novice category the topic was: “Be it resolved that the earth can support 10 billion people.” The afternoon had students debating that “our greatest fear is of the unknown.” In the impromptu style students are given the topic one half hour before presenting both the affirmative and negative cases.

Put on by: NAKUSP GENERAL STORE & NAKUSP ROD AND GUN CLUB Congratulations to Grade 9 LVR students Tia Huttemann (left) and Eija Loponen Stephenson for placing ﬁrst overall at the Crowe debate. The pair are tops in their grade in the West Kootenays and are off to West Vancouver to represent the local school at the provincial debate tournament in March 3 and 4.

L.V. Rogers students did well in the competition. In the individual competition, Kazia Drake placed second and Sienna Drake placed fourth. In the senior team category, Kazia and Sienna placed second. In the junior team catego-

ry, Tia Huttemann and Eija Loponen Stephenson placed first. Individually, Huttemann was first and Loponen Stephenson was third. The students now look forward to the last local regional tournament to be held in Nelson on February 4.

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Leafs’ Max Mois (26) ﬁres a shot on Fernie goaltender Fraser Abdallah (31) during Saturday’s matchup at the NDCC. Fernie won 4-3 in overtime. Samuel Dobrin photo SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

The Nelson Junior Leafs put up a good effort against the Fernie Ghostriders Saturday coming back from a two-goal deficit, but fell 4-3 in double overtime. “I thought we outworked them, we outplayed them and we had some unlucky bounces,” said Leafs defenceman Jonathon Petrash, who had two assists in Saturday’s game at the Nelson and District Community Complex. “Some collapses in our defensive zone allowed them to capitalize on their opportunities, but other than that I thought we outplayed them. We played really well.” The matchup against the Ghostriders was Patrick Martens’ first game back on the

Leafs squad since his return from the British Columbia Hockey League last week. “It’s nice to be back,” said Martens, who scored the Leafs’ second goal of the night.

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“I know I have a home here and I enjoy playing here. I love the guys, love the people, love the fans,” he said, adding that it was an easy transition to return to the Leafs after playing in Langley. The Ghostriders started the game strong as they stacked up two goals in the first period from former Leaf Connor

McLaughlin and Stefan Seel. Although leading in the first period, the Leafs still outshot Fernie 10-8 in the first, and continued to outshoot them for the remainder of the game. The Leafs finally answered back in the second period with a powerplay goal from Brett Norman, which looked to recharge the Leafs’ spirits. Each team put up another goal on the board, putting pressure on the Leafs to tie the game in the last few moments of the third period. With just 50 seconds left in regulation time, Colton Schell flicked in the shot on a five-onthree powerplay to gain the tie and send the game into overtime, causing the well-attended arena to erupt in cheer. Story continues to ‘Leafs’ on Page 18

Friday, January 13 Osoyoos 9 Chase 0 Sicamous 1 North Okanagan 4 Princeton 7 Kelowna 4 Revelstoke 4 Fernie 5 Spokane 5 Columbia Valley 6 (OT) Creston Valley 3 Castlegar 4 (OT) Kimberley 3 Beaver Valley 6 Saturday, January 14 Fernie 4 Nelson 3 (2OT) Revelstoke 4 Kimberley 6 Osoyoos 2 Kamloops 3 Penticton 3 Grand Forks 2 Kelowna 4 Sicamous 2 Columbia Valley 4 Creston Valley 8 Castlegar 3 Beaver Valley 2 (OT) Spokane 4 Golden 2 Sunday, January 15 Kamloops 2 Chase 6 Revelstoke 3 Creston Valley 4

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Leafs getting primed for post season Continued from Page 16 The Leafs held on through the first overtime period with several good scoring chances, but the game ended abruptly after McLaughlin scored his second of the evening in second overtime. “I felt we played a really good game tonight. We just couldn’t capitalize on our scoring chances… that’s just the way it goes sometimes,” said Martens, adding that his time playing in the BCHL has helped him improve his game. “I think I’m bringing back some leadership, some different little things I learned up there and just overall I

think I’m a better hockey player now that I’ve played there,” he said, noting an improvement in his team as well since he last played with them. “They’ve gotten better since I left. I think everybody’s meshed together as a group and I think we’re looking good into the playoffs.” Petrash said he felt the team showed a lot of heart and emotion during the game, deciding to never give up. “The way we played tonight I think we’ll go far in playoffs… but right now Samuel Dobrin photo we’ll take it one game at a The Leafs celebrate a goal on Saturday night at the NDCC. time.”

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The Nelson Business Association is hosting a meeting this week to address what it describes as “three critical issues.” The association met with the City late last year where they were given an overview of the topics which include: sidewalk sandwich boards, amenity areas and the dog bylaw. Owner of Cotton’s Clothing Company Noreen Lynas told the Star Nelson’s dog bylaw is having an impact on tourism as dog owners are choosing not to visit Nelson. The City also wants to tackle the issue of rogue sandwich boards which do

Downtown issues are going to be discussed tomorrow at a special meeting hosted by the Nelson Business Association.

not have approval. The business association said they feel the meeting on Thursday will be an important opportunity for the voices of local business to be heard. “The [Nelson Business Association] is eager to discuss possible solutions and present the voice of downtown business,” read a letter from the association. The meeting will be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hume Hotel. If you are unable to attend this or other meetings but would like to stay informed about the Nelson Business Association’s activities email Lisa McGeady at lisa@kokaneecamera. com.

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PAUL LOGAN MORRISON It is with much sadness that we tell of the passing of Paul Logan Morrison, on December 20, 2011, at Hardy View (Grand Forks). He was born to Dr. Herman and Mrs. Jean Morrison on April 8, 1924, at Nelson, B.C. He received his education at Nelson, joined the RCAF and went overseas as a Rear Gunner. He was attached to the RAF Medium Bomber group flying Mitchells. On demobilization he returned to B.C. and graduated from UBC Teacher Training program. In 1950 Logan, Audrey and Kath came to Grand Forks where he taught mathematics and english at the secondary school, and in 1952 Valerie was born. In his younger years Logan coached basketball. For a time he was a Vice-Principal but returned to the classroom where he was much happier. He enjoyed his students until his retirement in 1983. For a number of years he was the treasurer at St. John’s United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51. He enjoyed hiking, always with a dog, hand-loading and target practice plus reading. During hunting season, he would ‘take his rifle for a walk,’ but he never shot a deer. He said he couldn’t shoot an animal with such big brown eyes! Logan was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Bernard and Bruce. He is survived by his loving wife, Audrey; daughters Kath (Gordon Collings) and Valerie (Rob Cameron); and four grandchildren: Dr. Jessie Collings of Kingston, ONT, Lindsay Collings of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Paige Collings of Philadelphia, PA, and Duncan Cameron of Australia; sisters-in-law, Doreen Sholte of Calgary, AB, and Joey Morrison of Montreal. Logan was an honorary Lifetime member of the B.C. Teachers Federation, the Grand Forks Wildlife Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Box 1088, Grand Forks, BC, V0H-1H0, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A memorial service was held at St. John’s United Church at 2 p.m., on January 18, 2012. Grand Forks Funeral Home had care of arrangements.

Edna had many lifelong friends in Nelson and other locations throughout Canada, the USA and Europe. Don and Edna enjoyed post retirement trips to Europe and the Maritimes. Edna is survived by her brother, Eric Bodin, two children, four grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law in Nova Scotia. Pre-deceased by: parents John and Grace Bodin, son Gregory, husband Donald. We would like to thank all the people who loved and watched over Mom since her husband passed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and thank you to Dr. Kirsten and his staﬀ. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to the Alzeimers Society. At Mom’s request, we will have a family gathering in her honour at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home.Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Peggy Plant (nee Sherlock) March 14, 1921 – January 6, 2012

Peggy passed away peacefully at Nelson Jubilee Manor. She was born at the Wield, near Seven Oaks, Kent, England. She was predeceased by her husband Steve and sister Kathleen. Peg and Steve spent most of their lives together travelling from place to place with the Royal Canadian Air Force, moving to Kamloops upon retirement. Peg enjoyed entertaining and helping others, from entertaining the troops in the hospitals during the war, to playing roles in various stage productions. Everywhere she lived Peg was an active community member: church choir, brownies and cubs, garden club, Meals on Wheels, bowling, eastern star and driving the cancer car from Kamloops to Kelowna (in her 80’s). Peg loved to travel and had a wonderful imagination. She created stories about a fairy called “Fairy Gold Dust” who was always helping others, whether it was Mr. Squirrel or Mrs. Robin. Peg was very patient and had the most wonderful positive attitude that continued beyond her more active years. She was “glad to be alive”, loved rain as well as sunny weather, loved camping and nature’s green. Peg made over 150 hand-knitted scarecrows for family and friends, any proceeds going to the Cancer Society. Her “attitude of gratitude” was alive and well until the day of her passing. We will be forever grateful that she appeared not to suffer and was cared for in the loving and peaceful environment of Nelson Jubilee Manor. Peg is survived by her sister Ann Willie and family (England), her son Stephen Plant and grandchildren Colin, Byron, Damien and Ariel and great-grandchildren Quinn and Becket, and her daughter Wenda Plant (Hastings), grandchildren Alyssa (Boyer), Wesley and Michael, and great-grandchildren Chiara and Emmett. A memorial service was held at St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral on Friday, January 13, 2012. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfs.ca

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Nelson Food Cupboard Society is seeking a General Coordinator. Necessary skills: public relations, staff & volunteer management, event planning, data management. Grant writing skills an asset. Salary commensurate with experience. View full job description at: www.foodcupboard.org Deadline for application: February 10, 2012 E-mail or mail resume to: tlpowell@shaw.ca NFCS, 602 Silica Street Nelson BC V1L 4N1

M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com Pharmacist: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000 + beneﬁts) The Pharmacist directs clinical support for three hospital sites within MICs. Qualiﬁcations: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Recent/ current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.

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Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar / Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families, we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training.

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Medical/Dental M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson - Iroquois Falls - Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and long-term care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee beneﬁts. Traveling compensation package and a signing bonus is available.

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Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires an Animal Health Instructor (DVM) to commence immediately. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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Join our RHC Insurance Brokers Team! Due to growth and retirement, we have four positions available. Castlegar Downtown Branch, Chahko Mika Mall Nelson Branch and Rossland Branch. One position in each office:

ICBC Broker Level one licensing an asset but will train the right person. Must be a quick learner and able to work in a busy environment. Must be customer service oriented and work well in a team. Grand Forks Branch: Experienced, Licensed Broker Main responsibilities will be personal lines with some ICBC. We will train the right person but they must be committed to personal study and an insurance career. Please identify the position you are applying for and forward all resumes to HR@rhcinsurance.com or 601A Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3

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Kootenay Country Store Co-op

FINANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER KOOTENAY CO-OP requires an Assistant Manager for our Finance Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager in all aspects of the financial management of the organization, including supervisory duties. Applicants should have completed first year accounting courses, be enrolled in a certified accounting program, or have applicable job experience. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, is essential. Experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations is an asset. This is a part-time position; the availability to work evenings and weekends is required. We offer competitive wages, a great benefits package and a cooperative work environment. Please apply with resume and cover letter before Saturday Jan 21th 2012 to: Paul Dawson, Finance Manager or Sarah Bedo, HR Manager Kootenay Co-op

295 Baker Street ph: 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop

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A world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan is in full operation and is actively seeking a qualiﬁed

Mechanical Team Leader Responsible for the direction and supervision of the activities of the mechanical maintenance team with the objective of maximizing equipment avail. and uptime at minimum cost. In addition this position will focus on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance functions. QUALIFICATIONS: ·Millwright cert. with a provincial or inter-provincial ticket or equivalent training ·Experience working with hydraulic systems. ·Extensive supervisory exp. in an industrial production environment. ·Exc. interpersonal skills. ·Familiar with computerized maintenance systems. ·Good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, continuous process operations, large industrial machinery, and 24-hour operations.

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Product Advisor Is your job getting you down? Need a change from your current employer? Looking for an atmosphere where respect, honesty and appreciation are commonplace? How about a family oriented, honest, fair and caring workplace? Then Nelson Toyota may be the place for you. Currently we are looking for a quality individual to join us in the following position: • Product Advisor Nelson Toyota offers a competitive salary and incentive plan as well as a comprehensive beneﬁts package. See if you’ve got what it takes to be part of the

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