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Changes to More than 65 years ago Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed from their homes on British Columbia’s coast FSA testing and brought to internment camps in places like the Slocan Valley during the height of the Second World War. Today those who lived through the ordeal tell stories of struggle, sadness, and forgiveness. Here’s one such tale... would be applauded

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ongtime Nelson resident Yosh Tagami mi remembers working for 25 cents an n hour building internment shacks on the Popoff farm near Slocan City. He was 17 and his family would soon move intoo one of those houses, which measured 14 x 25 feet. “The first winter was cold with four feet of snow, and icicles formed inside so we put cardboard from boxes on the walls,� he says.

There was no insulation beyond paper and shiplap, and no indoor plumbing.

Wooden bunk beds lay at either end of the house with a kitchen in the middle.

They used a wood stove for cooking and heating. “Rice was rationed and we made green tea alfalfa â€? heDunsmore says. “We hadhave a garden arden Jeanfrom Broster (left) leaves, and Diana (right) missedand veryalso few Nelson Junior Leafs games over the years. The dedicated bought vegetables from the s Kirsten Hildebrand photo hockey fans love the civic pride that goes along with the intense Doukaction on theABOVE ice. —Even hobors who camee in horse horse-driven driven before World War II, they see fellow fans falling ill and KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND wagons.â€? the 1960s when the Nelson Leafs Japanesepassing Canadians inaugural year had them skating away. But as hockey play Tagami, now 85, was born at Nelson Star Reporter like Yosh Tagami in the “old rinkâ€? for a legion of continues so does their passion Genoa Bay on Vancouver Island were ďŹ ngerprinted or Diana Dunsmore,and raised ladies less a few grey hairs. for the game. at Paldi, a sawmill 79, and Jean Broster, community 83, “We to sit He in sectionand 13 photographed “It’s just part of life. I don’t nearused Duncan. for identity cards winter just wouldn’t be right above the players and there know what we’d do if we didn’t had four brothers and two turned 16. the same without shaking was a whole row of us then,â€?when says theyspend our winters coming here,â€? sisters. Their father Jirosaku, a RIGHT —says Thoutheir custom made pom-poms in Broster. “We didn’t have anything Broster. millwright, was injured inso a fall sands of internees support of their beloved Nelson much better to do we always Still seated behind the players’ and unable to work, so the sons Ifwere sentbench, Junior Leafs. came to the hockey games.

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Well recognized around the began you are born and brought upCity in where fast fandom they en- grew much deeper arena, the senior ladies have a small town and you live with over years. dured primitivethe living Story continues to naturally missed very few Leafs games in hockey, then you are conditions.

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When Grade 4 and 7 students in the Kootenay Lake School District write their Foundation Skills Assessment tests this month, it could be the last time the controversial exams are given in their current form.

According to BC Education Minister Don McRae, there will be no change to the program this school year but he said he is open to discussing the program with the BC Teachers’ Federation, school administrators and parents for years ahead. “Any time we have a form of assessment, I think it’s really important that after you give it, if you’re going to give it again, you continually look at it to see if it can be done better or more efficiently, and meet the needs of the students, the parents and the educational system,� McRae said.

The issue is sure to be debated in this spring’s provincial election, as the NDP campaigns to scrap universal testing and look Story continues to ‘Change’ on Page 4

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Head up to the hill for marshmallow roasts around the fire, a snow sculpture competitions and, of course, some great skiing.

“Conditions are still really amazing, it’s incredible considering we haven’t had significant snowfall in awhile,” said sales and marketing director Rebeckah Hornung, who hasn’t given up hope that the snow gods will bring some fresh powder for the festivities.

“Everyone will have to do a little snow dance for us,” she joked.

Snow or not, there will be lots of reasons to hit the slopes.

Gerick’s Ski and Cycle is hosting its second annual Summit Cup race, an all-ages skier/boarder cross event that will see four people race down the hill with the fastest two advancing to the next round until only one racer remains. The race starts at 11:30 a.m. and the top racers in four categories will be awarded at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

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For folks who want to drop off their vehicles at home before the party, Whitewater will be running a free shuttle to and from the lodge, with pickup at Safeway at 4:55 p.m. and following the same route as the morning shuttle up to the hill.

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News Hume Elementary School

Mould gone, concerns remain KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Even though work to remediate mould found at Hume Elementary School is complete, parents remain concerned.

Superintendent of School District #8 Jeff Jones hopes a meeting with Work Safe BC, Interior Health, the Hume Parent Advisory Committee and parents of the school will provide answers and peace of mind.

“We’ve been working with Work Safe BC and Interior Health all along through the whole process and they are the ones who would have advised us if we should not use the school,” said Jones.

Mould was discovered in the crawlspace below the lunchroom at Hume in September. Since then, the mould has been removed, the area washed down and sealed.

“That part of the work is done and we’re very pleased with that,” said Jones. “But there are some parents whose concerns haven’t been allayed.”

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during and after the work “to make sure the school is a safe work and learning environment,” Jones said. “Tests have shown that the air quality is as good or better than what you would have outside.”

There was a recent spike in one area of the school, however, with a higher percentage of fungal contaminant in the air on December 19. Measurements were still not in the danger zone, said Jones. Even so, in that area of the school, they took extra precautions to clean the air, wipe down surfaces and take more samples. Subsequent tests showed amounts going

down to a more acceptable level.

The kindergarten class was moved away from that space “on the side of caution,” said the superintendent.

There were also a couple students who suffered increased incidences of asthma that could be due to a higher level of sensitivity to contaminants in the air, said Jones.

“We’re confident that it’s the way it should be now and we’re moving forward,” he said.

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concerns about air quality still existing among some parents with reps from Work Safe BC and Interior Health on board to provide information. Also, the school district wants help determining how to proceed with the space being rebuilt now that mould is gone to make it one the school and community will use.

“We are very concerned that our community feel safe in the school. We’re going to have that meeting and I hope that will allay some concerns and we can move on from there,” said Jones.

The meeting has yet to be scheduled.

District will receive funds for Bountiful surge LOREN ECKERSLEY Creston Valley Advance Reporter

A sudden increase of students from the Bountiful school in September left School District. No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) with $625,000 in additional costs, much of which has now been covered by the province.

“Until December 21, we were not sure whether we would be receiving additional funding to accommodate an unexpected influx of students into our Homelinks program,” said superintendent Jeff Jones said.

“In fact, our amended 2012-2013 budget will reflect an additional

$500,000. We received notice in writing on January 7.”

When Bountiful school closed, rumoured to be on the order of jailed fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leader Warren Jeffs, 161 students flooded into the Kootenay Lake system.

Homelinks and DESK (Distance Education School of the Kootenays) attracted 141 new students. Both programs combine home and classroom schooling under supervision of school district teachers.

Additionally, 12 students registered at Canyon-Lister Elementary School (CLES) and another eight enrolled at

Yahk Elementary School — “pretty much doubling the population,” Jones said.

More than 100 students were registered as independent home schoolers, as well. They don’t fall under the school district’s responsibility.

The unanticipated growth of the Homelinks enrollments has had an effect on Creston’s Adam Robertson Elementary School.

Joanne Beddoes, who had been a vice-principal at ARES, started the school year as Homelinks vice-principal, too, but was moved to the Creston Education Centre (which houses Homelinks) full-time.

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Outdoor Skatepark Plan for Rosemont

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With city council giving the green light to the preferred location of Rosemont for the outdoor skatepark, politicians are now looking for public input.

In mid-December council accepted the Art Gibbon Memorial Park in Rosemont as the latest location for the much awaited public amenity. Full acceptance is contingent upon public input which will be sought next Thursday. On January 24, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society (KLOSPS) and the City of Nelson are hosting an open house to present the plan for the creation of what’s being called an “all wheel park.”

The public is invited to view plans for the park, and share comments and feedback on the proposal. The open house is being held at Rosemont Elementary School, at 1605 Crease Avenue.

“We really hope Rosemont residents embrace the idea of this great new park in their neighborhood,” Mayor John Dooley said in a press release.

“It will be an extraordinary venue for sport and culture to flourish for many years to come.”

In a tireless effort that began over 10 years ago, KLOSPS and its numerous volunteers have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, studied similar skatepark plans around North America and researched numerous proposed sites in Nelson.

“The Rosemont site gives us the very best bang for our buck,” KLOSPS spokesperson Chad Hansen said. “We don’t need to worry about expensive site prep

The first drawings of the proposed outdoor skatepark in Rosemont’s Art Gibbon Park.

costs because Art Gibbon Park is ready to build on. Every dollar we have raised would go directly to park construction.

Also, it’s a much larger site — and that’s a major plus.”

Hansen said the new park, which would be similar to those in West Vancouver and New Westminster, could measure up to 20,000 square feet and will make the Art Gibbon green space ideal not only for skateboarders, but BMXers, mountain bikers and in-line skaters.

“The new proposal fits very well with the existing bike park,” city manager Kevin Cormack stated in a press release, adding that the expanded recreation space will be “an outstanding park for Nelson, the Rosemont community and the entire region.

“With the addition of the skatepark, improved pathways, the new natural building washroom and the bike park, we will have completed 90 per cent of

the proposed improvements slated for Art Gibbon Park, with only a children’s playground still to add,” Cormack said.

Time is pressing however.

To cover the cost of the estimated $600,000 project, which will be designed for free by Langley’s New Line Skateparks, KLOSPS and the city have secured a $400,000 Community Recreation Grant from the provincial government, along with $61,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust, $10,000 of which was allocated by city council from the CBT’s Community Initiatives Program Fund for City of Nelson projects. The provincial grant will expire if construction of the park isn’t completed by March of 2014.

Hansen and the city say construction on the all wheel park could begin this spring, which would ensure the new venue would be entirely ready for use and open to the public this summer.

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Continued from Page 1 for a new way to evaluate student performance.

Similar to their provincial counterpart, the Nelson District Teachers’ Association has campaigned against these tests for years.

“We’ve resisted the way in which these tests are conducted, the amount of time it takes out of the classroom setting and ultimately, and everyone is in agreement, how the statistics can be misused and clearly don’t represent what’s going on in the school community,” NDTA president Tom Newell said.

One of the problems with FSA testing is the controversy over the Fraser Institute annual school rankings based on test scores.

The rankings are intended to help parents track their local school performance over

time, but attention is typically focused on comparing schools.

“It doesn’t reflect how the students are really doing in a lot of areas in the school.

“This has been quite strongly felt by the Grade 4 and 7 teachers. They’ve been very strong in saying they don’t like the way the tests are administered, the way it disadvantages children that struggle,” said Newell.

Should the tests meet their demise, it would be good news for the teacher’s union representative.

Newell believes testing could evolve to become more illustrative of what is happening in the education system.

“I would like to see more of a model that looks at the system but is random and less identified by school and by student,” he said.

According to Kootenay Lake School District superintendent Jeff Jones, listening to teachers is an effective and important means of assessment but it doesn’t give a complete picture.

“We rely heavily on the expertise, skill and background of our teachers,” he said.

“With all assessment it’s important to have another view as well... We need to have a realistic provincial standard assessment that we can rely on that’s accurate and that will help us as a province to align our resources to support student needs.”

The Kootenay Lake School District reflects well despite the Fraser Institute’s use of the data, which Jones opposes. He is pleased to hear McRae say that there could be better ways to evaluate the system.

“I think that a lot of educa-

tors in the province would agree to say that there are other ways to assess children and maintain a standardized assessment. I would be most supportive of an exploration into what that might look like in the province,” said Jones.

While the FSA tests are flexible and welcome some creativity, they “parachute in” and often aren’t related to learning children are doing at that particular time.

They also don’t “welcome the diverse way that students are encouraged to represent themselves.”

“I don’t know how you standardize that,” Jones said.

This year, students taking the tests of literacy and math skills are only excused due to family emergency, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. The tests are given in all public schools across BC.

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More than 100 Idle No More supporters gathered outside City Hall Wednesday mirroring a ‘day of action’ occurring across the nation.

Sinixt spokesperson Marilyn James addressed the crowd in dramatic fashion paying tribute to the words Idle No More, a catch phrase that has really caught on.

James said there are people who’ve never been idle, always working toward the betterment of the land and people, while some stand by leaving matters in the hands of others.

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A drumming circle kept spirits high and bodies warm at an Idle No More protest held Wednesday outside City Hall. More than 100 people gathered in support of the movement.

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Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence began a hunger strike.

The Aboriginal rights movement brings awareness to the resolution of land claims and giving aboriginal communities a fair share of resource

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and officials met with First Nations leaders last week to address these concerns yet the issue is far from resolved.

As the Aboriginal day of action took place, thousands across the country demonstrated, disrupted traffic and proved the Idle No More movement is still gaining momentum.

Ktunaxa finds ally in United Church Cranbrook Townsman Reporter

On November 22, 2012, representatives from the United Church of Canada Kootenay Presbytery met with Ktunaxa Nation elders to reaffirm their apology and throw their support behind the First Nation’s battle to save their sacred land.

The Nation has been fighting to save the Jumbo Glacier area, which they call Qat’muk, from development.

In November they launched an application for judicial review of the master development agreement which gave Jumbo Glacier Resorts Ltd. the go ahead to construct a year-round ski resort in March.

That agreement between the proponent and the provincial government was signed in March. On November 20 the area was granted Mountain Resort Municipality status.

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Frank Lewis, minister for Cranbrook’s United Church, attended the November meeting between elders and church reps, and said repeating the apology was the right way to start off the meeting which took place at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino.

“Our history includes a disrespect for, and discounting of, First Nations spirituality.”

Keith Simmonds

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While the St. Eugene Mission residential school was run by the Roman Catholic Church, not the United Church, Lewis said the United Church did have involvement in other residential schools in Canada.

“The Christian churches – most denominations – were involved with residential schools, funded by federal government, to assimilate First Nations people into European culture,” Lewis said.

“I believe that the intentions were good – at the time — but

since then we have learned of the harm that it caused.”

The November meeting started out with Kootenay Presbytery chair, Reverend Keith Simmonds, reaffirming the apology and reading out a letter of support to be included in the Ktunaxa’s judicial review application that was submitted on November 30. About 30 people attended the meeting, including Kimberley United Church minister Christine Dudley.

“We thought it was important to clearly lay out the background to our statement of support,” Simmonds said in a release from the Kootenay Presbytery.

“Our history includes a disrespect for, and discounting of, First Nations spirituality. We tried to eradicate an approach to the Creator we now recognize as not only valid, but a most helpful addition to our own understanding.”

Lewis said it was important for the church to support the First Nation, because they understand how important spiritual lands can be to a religion.

“The focus is totally on the sacredness of the land,” said Lewis, who joined the

Cranbrook United Church on July 1, 2012 after moving from Victoria. “We as Protestants know of places within places where it’s so sacred that it needs to be held up and protected.”

Lewis cites sacred areas that are the focus of religious pilgrimages such as the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem for those of the Jewish faith.

“That’s our focus – is supporting their tradition, what the Ktunaxa believe is a sacred place for them, and they’re our brothers and sisters,” he said.

Simmonds said now was the right time to go public with the United Church’s letter because of the Idle No More protests happening across Canada.

The United Church’s participation in the judicial review is strictly spiritual, Lewis said. They have no interest in the ongoing political and economic debate surrounding the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality.

Lewis said the United Church believes in social justice, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. It was that belief which lead them to look into the damage done by residential schools.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Information Session – January 30, 2013 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 2013-2014 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, January 30, 2013 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, 2013.

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 January 30, 2013 – and posted on the District Website thereafter.

No applications for the Program will be accepted prior to 9:00 AM, February 15, 2013. 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: wmakortoff@sd8.bc.ca

Willow Makortoff,

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Editorial

A lesson in engagement

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nless you live in Blewett you probably haven’t been paying too close attention to the current Official Community Plan standoff. Though it may be specific to an area just west of Nelson, the storyline surrounding it strikes a common chord.

We have written stories about the process that has been taking place since a survey was sent out by the Regional District of Central Kootenay back in 2010. Since that time, much work has been done putting together a community plan that will satisfy residents who typically don’t like to see government poking around their business too much.

After a passionate outcry from her constituents in Blewett, Area E director Ramona Faust has gone to a mail-out referendum. Residents have until February 1 to get them back to the RDCK. In today’s paper you will find two more letters to the editor regarding the Official Community Plan. They will provide more fuel to the debate and hopefully spur more people to fill out their ballot.

Regardless of the issue, the current situation in Blewett is a reminder of just how important it is to be engaged when it comes to local government. Though it may not be perfect, the RDCK has put a tremendous effort into the community plan. They have held meetings and made changes based on input.

There is no possible way any local government can ever satisfy everybody, but the RDCK should get full marks for effort. And those who have taken the time to provide feedback should feel satisfied they made an impact on the most recent proposal.

We want to hear from you.

Letters Policy

The Nelson Star welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should not be more than 500 words long. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published.

E-MAIL LETTERS TO: editor@nelsonstar.com DROP OFF/MAIL: 514 Hall St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 1Z2 Phone 250-352-1890 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 B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

Friday, January 18, 2013 Nelson Star

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

Victoria View — Tom Fletcher

Real hero for aboriginal people

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he century-old plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More.

As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land.

A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case.

Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community.

This change was initiated by BC aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history.

His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my first big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business affairs in the mid-1980s.

There had been an astonishing 17 federal investigations before that, stemming from local claims that Derrickson was just too successful. He drove a big black Mercedes, wore expensive suits, and established a bunch of enterprises, including Canada’s first waterslide.

The commission was chaired by John Hall, then known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer

Columnist Tom Fletcher says those involved in the Idle No More protests — including those that have been taking place in Nelson (above) — are going about their angst without the proper knowledge of all the issues involved.

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Clifford Olson away, and now an appeal court judge.

Derrickson’s suit jacket had a conspicuous bulge as he took the stand each day.

He was packing a semiautomatic pistol, having demanded and received a carry permit after a brutal attempt on his life.

The hit man, an ex-cop, was hired by people who didn’t like the bottomline way Derrickson ran Westbank’s lease-hold mobile home parks. He showed up at Derrickson’s home one day and tried to beat him to death with a metal bar. Badly injured, Derrickson made it to his gun cabinet and shot his assailant, who survived to go to prison.

Derrickson testified that his approach to the Indian Affairs bureaucracy was simple. He did business, and if they didn’t like it, they could tell him.

Reserve land can’t be sold, so he leased it, offering

people a low-cost way to enjoy the sunny Okanagan.

His business plan was also simple. Drive to California and see what they’re doing. Drive back and do it in BC. A 2007 profile of Derrickson by Greg Fjetland in Canadian Business magazine describes how he came by his approach to Ottawa. He grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat.

He and his brother were the first aboriginal kids to attend public school in Kelowna. Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington State.

He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld, and worked his way into ranching, real estate and

politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever.

The Hall commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong.

Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways.

Which brings us back to today.

Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better.

This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure.

Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery.

Choose your own hero.

I’ve chosen mine.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Letters to the Editor

Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.

OCP survey results in context Re: Letter to the editor in the January 4 edition of Nelson Star by Mr. Sam Relkoff: “Survey says stop the community plan.”

In 2010 the RDCK held several consultations with the people of Area E, one of which was a survey sent to every landowner. The survey received a 40 per cent response rate which is typically a higher percentage of the public than votes in an election.

As government, we need to provide choices to the public: most particularly when responses to initiatives are not clear about a community’s direction. Blewett, where Mr. Relkoff resides, had the most inconclusive responses to the survey and hence they have received a ballot to provide a response to the question if they are in favour or against a community plan. The other areas had more people respond in favour of planning that the combination of those undecided or against.

The RDCK received 197 responses from Blewett. Mr Relkoff ’s letter suggests that the 37 per cent of people in favour of the community plan and the 29.8 per cent that answered “undecided need more information” should not have had the

chance to see their concerns addressed in a Draft Community Plan and not had a chance to decide but rather the RDCK should have disbanded the process on the basis of the “no” responses.

The message from Blewett about community planning was mixed and the ballot landowners received will clarify the community’s wishes.

Mr. Relkoff, only 26 per cent of Blewett residents said no to a community plan.

However 72.1 per cent said “managing growth and development should be an important priority in my community.” rdckareae.inthekoots. com/area-e-west/ To add to the lack of conclusiveness, many responses were in favour of some type of community control over land use such as: • 64 per cent of Blewett residents that answered the survey said “the regional district should regulate the location, development and operation of industrial and commercial sites.”

• 58 per cent said “the regional district should regulate the location and design of new higher density residential areas.”

• 90.1 per cent said “development on Kootenay Lake should be done in an ecologically sensitive manner.”

The only official way of supporting residents with managing growth is through a Community Plan. We can advocate on behalf of a community but when it comes down to one land owner’s will against the wishes of a community, official tools and up-front clarity in development are often more successful, but I understand this solution is not for everyone.

Residents have asked the RDCK to intercede in a number of cases.

The message from Blewett about community planning was mixed and the ballot that Blewett landowners received in the mail in December is due February 1 which will clarify the community’s wishes. The draft community plan was revised to address community input and can be viewed at: rdck.bc.ca/development/planning/projects/ area_e_land_use_planning. html.

Ramona Faust RDCK Director Area E

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NOTICE HUGS. To the City crew who came and dug out the bus stop at 2nd Street and Davies Street.

HUGS. Great big Mama Bear hugs... to Dee at the mall A&W for your smile and quickness of pace.

Many don’t know the “other side of the counter” stress; you keep it cool, manage to get everyone through in record time, and keep that bright smile throughout it all... (that day you paid special attention to a challenged customer above everyone else’s impatience really brought tears to my eyes. Efficiency like yours is much appreciated!!

- from someone who knows how wonderful you are

HUGS. To a wonderful man my kids call Papa for being the perfect Oso companion, for being a great father figure and role model, for his witty and insightful comments on all things hockey, and for sharing his freshly caught fish with us for dinner.

HUGS. Thank you to the good Samaritan for helping to try and save Butch’s life on the rail bed (Burlington Northern), your help was really appreciated.

HUGS. To the wonderfully mysterious return of my purse fully intact. May your life be full of abundance and joy.

SLUGS. Someone stole my purse out of my car right before Christmas while returning my shopping cart back to its place at Save On Foods. Just want to warn people that yes there are theives in Nelson... always lock your doors! If you were approached by someone around Christmas time to buy a iPhone 4 it was probably mine.

HUGS. Thank you Sally for donating your winnings to Shalimar spa to allow me to have some relaxing and healing time. Words can not being to tell you how much your gift means to me.

- Love from a very thankful and blessed friend xo

HUGS. To Whitewater ski resort for organizing one way driving lanes, drop off zone and more parking.

My stress level went way down this year thanks to the new set up.

- a grateful skiing mother

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it.

Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints.

We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.

GRANT WORKSHOPS 2013 2013 CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING CITY OF NELSON APPLICANTS ONLY The City of Nelson will be hosting two workshops to assist residents who plan on applying for grant funding under the 2013 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program.

Staff will provide applicants with detailed information on how to compose grant applications and strengthen project proposals.

Attendance is encouraged.

Refreshments will be provided.

CBT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING WORKSHOPS City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 310 Ward Street Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, January 25, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 pm

For more information, Contact Joanne Caldecott at jcaldecott@nelson.ca or 250 352-8285

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Friday, January 18, 2013 Nelson Star

Letters to the Editor

The joy of being a vegan

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Accounting Clerk - Nelson The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is seeking an employee to join our Finance team for a 9-month term.

If you have completed the entry level of CMA / CGA or possess an Accounting Diploma and have 3 years of mid-level finance experience that includes the full cycle of accounts payable, please forward your resume and a covering letter to the undersigned as soon as possible.

Ann Fisher, CHRP Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590 – 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 Phone: 250-352-8193 Toll Free in BC: 1-800-268-7325 within BC Resumes/covering letters will also be accepted via e-mail in a Word or PDF format to afisher@rdck.bc.ca We thank you in advance for your interest.

Contact will be made with shortlisted candidates only.

It was with great interest that I sat back in my recliner with a plate of lettuce and peanuts (and a rice cake for dessert!) to read chef Jamie Hertz’s article on “Vegan vs meat diets” in the December 27 edition of Vurb.

I’m that girl that he mentioned... and an interesting conversation we did have!

While my scrawny weak emaciated hands try to fold up the newspaper I wonder to myself what stereotypical vegan attributes readers of his article might assume of me and my diet?

Perhaps I should introduce myself? Deborah Nasmyth.

Lifelong Nelsonite. Twenty years meat eater, eight years vegetarian, five years vegan.

I’m currently studying via Cornell University toward a certificate in plant-based nutrition. I’m a competitive bodybuilder and I accept all chin up and arm wrestling challenges at the gym. I’m far from scrawny or unhealthy!

It’s ironic that Mr. Hertz’s article came out the same week Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine featured me as a fitness model, and the international veganbodybuilding.com website gave me a featured athlete profile, as well as placing my... uh... derriere (in shorts!) on their main website banner. I am a good spokesperson for the vegan diet and lifestyle.

Mr. Hertz asked me why I am vegan. I answered the question honestly. It’s unfortunate Mr. Hertz took personal offence. I understood the conversation to be objective. I made some

I am vegan because, in my personal opinion, I don’t think a few minutes of pleasure on my taste buds is worth the mortal suffering of another creature.

criticisms about the way North Americans think about food – warranted, I think, by our shocking obesity, heart disease, and cancer rates and increasing publicity about animal cruelty in the meat and dairy industries. (Did anyone see CTV’s special on the Manitoba pig farm last month?) Mr. Hertz indicated in his article that this is a very touchy topic for him, he displayed strong emotion in our conversation, and perhaps his emotion caused him to read too far between the lines and assume there was some sort of personal attack and that he was “dumb.”

I am vegan because, in my personal opinion, I

don’t think a few minutes of pleasure on my taste buds is worth the mortal suffering of another creature. I feel it’s selfish. No animals need to suffer or die for me to look and feel great! Usually people can easily accept that my opinion differs from theirs without getting emotional or needing to publicize it. For most people my views inspire them to think about what’s in their own heart and question their own food choices.

Mr. Hertz made a vegan diet sound bland in his article. What I actually had for dinner tonight was chipotle lime chicken strips (vegan by Gardien, very authentic, and high in protein), an avocado, mustard, and cheese (dairy free) in a whole wheat wrap and it was absolutely delicious! Judges on the Food Network channel would have commented on the use of textures and seasoning and delighted in how the mustard elevated the avocado. I might follow up with some coconut milk ice cream for dessert.

My taste buds don’t actually suffer at all.

Perhaps Mr. Hertz has an outdated idea of what a vegan diet really is? I welcome him, or anyone else interested, to join me for lunch (or an arm wrestle) anytime to continue the discussion.

Deborah Nasmyth Nelson

Blewett should stay the way it is

In the January 4 edition of the Nelson Star, my friend and neighbour John Vanden Heuvel writes in his letter “Blewett mailbox posters misleading” that the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) presently being voted on for Blewett and area, (which includes Granite Rd. and parts of Ymir and Perrier Rd.) “…does not lead to zoning.” He also states... that the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s OCP has no intention whatsoever to dictate… what someone’s farm or house should look like and where it should be placed.

Well John, I would like to point you to two RDCK documents that lead me to believe otherwise.

Firstly, the draft OCP itself: page 56, 19.0 under Implementation: “The OCP…

does not provide the tools for implementing its policies.

The RDCK has a number of tools and methods available for implementing the Plan.

Blewett is a wonderful community the way it is. Let’s just say “wonderful” is good enough.

The purpose of this section is to set out specific steps the RDCK can take to implement this Plan.”

Further; “A zoning bylaw sets out the density of development on a parcel of land, as well as specifying the permitted uses allowed. It also contains specific regulations that control the size, siting, and various other details of

development on a parcel of land.” (That sounds a lot like “dictate” to me!)

Exhibit two is from a RDCK handout entitled “Land use and government agency responsiblities.”

It states that if a community were to adopt an OCP, it would explore “options for implementation tools, such as zoning within area under the plan.”

In light of this, I think it is entirely reasonable to conclude that zoning, not to mention increased taxes and fees, will follow an OCP as surely as night follows day.

Blewett is a wonderful community the way it is. Let’s just say “wonderful” is good enough, vote no, and leave Blewett the way it is!

Jim Demers Blewett

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Seniors Environment Development Society

Seeds planted, big dreams growing at Lakeside Park greenhouses

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More than seeds in soil, ideas are sprouting in the greenhouses at Lakeside Park.

SEEDS (Seniors Environment Development Society) is a vital group of seniors who see great promise in growing food together, says program coordinator Lee Reid.

“There’s a tremendous amount of potential,” says Reid. “We felt like we really wanted to make a difference.”

After getting immediate approval of their idea from City council last June, SEEDS went ahead and made themselves at home in the once underused municipal greenhouses at Lakeside.

“They [the City] really wanted this.

They want to see sustainable food production. They’re behind market gardens and they want to see more greenspace in Nelson,” Reid relays.

Reid was inspired to get her hands in the dirt one day as she walked in Lakeside Park. She wondered if there was a way that seniors like her could do more to grow food in the community.

“We wanted to see these greenhouses, which used to be beautiful, renewed and we thought this would renew us too,” Reid says.

A flower gardener, Reid had “never planted a vegetable in her life.” She and the seniors who came on board practiced their planting in the summer and after “many disasters,” pu in their first crop indoors on September 7. About 60 pots were filled while cameras rolled.

“You can see the group of seniors and city councillor Candace Batycki all crawling around in the dirt, mixing up the fertilizer and the worm castings,” describes Reid.

SEEDS has had two harvests of vegetables and greens since. But the bounty doesn’t end there. Where the project inspires is in the cooperative effort of volunteers and the people they’ve attracted to the greenhouse — everyone having their own reasons to get involved.

Joanne Emily is retired from a career in community health. With an interest in nutrition, this project appealed to her as healthy food makes its way from greenhouse pots to Our Daily Bread and the Nelson Food Cupboard.

She remembers the greenhouses being full with tours on offer.

“I am elated to see them back in use,” says Emily. “That we can still be gardening at this time of year when usually we’re grey and blue is really amazing.”

Darlene Avis has always been a gardener, along side her parents as a child, and this year is overwintering in her own greenhouse. As a volunteer for the Food Cupboard, she’s wanted to see a project like this for some time.

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“How do you get the spare fruit and vegetables to the people who need it…

I wanted to see how I could be more instrumental,” she says. “I see people are being fed. I’ve seen the food growing amazingly. I see cooperation and lots of help. I see this is going to be a life-long thing, where people continue to do this not just as volunteers, that will be expanding for years to come.”

And the project is expanding. Reid explains SEEDS’ September plant filled one-third of the greenhouse. A plant in February should fill the entire greenhouse. If all goes well, they plan to expand to two greenhouses next fall.

“We’d like to just fill them with food,” Reid says.

SEEDS isn’t interested in competing with local market gardeners who grow summer crops. This is more about local security of food that has to be imported over the winter. According to Reid, her crew is concerned about climate change and what that means for the dinner table.

“We all took a look at what’s needed to move Nelson along toward food security,” Reid says.

The seniors involved bring a wealth of knowledge from careers they’ve had before retirement. They’re pleased to be passing on this experience within the greenhouse that acts as a educational community centre, says Reid.

“If people ask us to do a program, we set it up,” says Reid.

People with barriers to employment have come through gaining experience and job skills and school kids are learning about planning and gardening.

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Calendar

Community Organizations Tales for Twos, a storytime for two-year-olds, starts Saturday, January 19 at 10:15 a.m. at the Nelson Public Library. Registration required. Call at 250352-6333 or email nradonich@ nelson.ca to sign up. Join us for exciting stories, lively music, loveable puppets, fingerplays and more.

Nelson District University Women meet on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. in the New Grand Hotel banquet room.

Following the meeting, Major Yvonne Borrows will present an “Overview of needs for children and youth in our community” at 11 a.m.

West Kootenay EcoSociety invites the public to join in a conversation about the future of forestry in our region. The Conversation Cafe will start at 7 p.m. on January 19 at John Ward Fine Coffee at 503 Baker St. Expert panelists will get the conversation started. Bring your ideas and questions. A $2 donation is requested.

Whitewater’s fourth annual Winter Carnival weekend is Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20 at Whitewater Ski Resort. Saturday’s events include marshmallow roasting and snow sculpting competitions, Gerick’s Summit Cup, followed by the Snow Ball Apres Party, featuring live music by Bessie and the Back Eddies in the lodge, followed by a delicious meal and a torchlight parade and fireworks. On Sunday, Whitewater’s snow safety team will offer a rescue demos starting at 1 p.m. and the Beacon Olympics.

Nelson Reflections synchronized swim club present their winter water show on Sunday, January 20 at noon in the Nelson and District Community Complex pool. Admission by donation.

Join Walk in Peace, a silent ‘circle walk’ beginning at Lakeside Park gates on Monday,

January 21 and Thursday, January 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. both days. Walk at your pace, alone or together. Come and go as you wish. Explore the steps you take in your life and world.

A Peace By Piece initiative.

Breast cancer support meets Tuesday, January 22 (the fourth Tuesday of every month) at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. For information call Alice 250-352-6223.

Touchstones Nelson is pleased to welcome Ken Marr, Curator of Botany from the Royal BC Museum, for an engaging presentation about the impact of non-native and invasive plant species in BC. Marr’s presentation is Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. at Touchstones. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

Do you love to sing in a choir?

The Nelson Choral Society, under director Kathleen Neudorf, rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre (623 Gordon Road). The spring session begins January 22nd. Come and try it out — all are welcome. For further information, go to nelsonchoralsociety.org.

The Nelson and District Arts Council is holding the first ideas/ planning session for ArtWalk 2013 (the 25th anniversary edition!) at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room on Wednesday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Come share your ideas and get involved.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett elementary school, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250352-5739.

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com

contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.

Try speed dating at Spiritbar on Friday, January 25 at 8 p.m.

The registration fee is $25, with proceeds going to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. To register call Deb at 250-509-0273.

Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band presents Burns Night on Saturday, January 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Eagle Hall, 641 Baker Street. The night will feature entertainment, traditional Burns Night faire, bagpipes, drums and dancing. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $28 or $14 for children under 10. Reservations required. Call Heather at 250-825-9418 to book your spot.

The winter edition of The Locavores’ Feast (aka the 100-Mile Potluck) is Saturday, January 26 at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Road. Doors open at 5 p.m., supper is at 6 p.m.

Annual winter Rail Trail Ski Day is Sunday, January 27 from noon to 2 p.m. This year the bonfire and refreshments will be found at about two kilometres north of the Passmore trailhead.

Teck Kootenay Cup series event No. 5 will be at Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Sunday January 27. Register at zone4.ca by January 25 to take part in this cross country ski race. All ages and ability levels welcome.

West Kootenays Francophone Association winter carnival Friday, February 1 at Trafalgar middle school beginning at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the season like they do in Quebec. All are welcome.

Workshops Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. The topic for Saturday, January 12 is Radiation Protection in the 21st Century. Herbalist Colleen Emery will show useful tools to safeguard your wellness.

register online at walkformemories.com.

Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location.

Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for info.

Casting call Black Productions is seeking performers age 18 to 70 for its inaugural presentation, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret. They’re looking for actors, singers and dancers, who don’t mind donning a pair of fishnets and speaking in a foreign accent, to audition on Tuesday, January 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church (321 Silica Street). Cast members must be 18 or older. For details contact: nelsoncabaret2013@ gmail.com or 250-354-0475

The youth empowerment discussion series continues at the Nelson and District Youth Centre on Thursday, January 24. Youth workers from ANKORS and the Nelson and District Youth Centre will be facilitating discussions and workshops on important and relevant issues for youth in the community today. January 24 will focus on STIs, HIV and sexual health. The workshops run from 7 to 9 p.m. All youth ages 13 to 25 are invited to attend.

Nelson Hospice is offering a six week grief support series for adults who have lost someone through death at any time. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers, topics will include: the needs of a mourner; why grieving is different for everyone; common myths about the grieving process; resources and tools for finding hope and healing our hearts. The series runs Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. beginning January 24. Registration required. For information contact nelsonhospice@netidea. com or 250-352-2337 Fundraisers Investors Group Walk for Memories to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society of BC is Sunday, January 27 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Registration at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m. Pre-

Sweetgrass Productions is excited to announce a casting call for their upcoming feature film production ‘Valhalla’, which will integrate a narrative storyline into a ski/snowboard film. There are three lead roles to fill, male and female, as well as an ensemble of supporting characters. Skiing/snowboarding skill is NOT required. Auditions will be held Tuesday, January 22 at Manistone Center for Wellbeing (507 Baker Street, Room 215) from 7:45 to 10 p.m. For information contact Zac Ramras at z.ramras@ gmail.com or 250-505-7975.

Announcement Love 2 Learn at St. Joseph’s school has open spots. Join us for this free program for three to five-year-olds and their parent or other adult. Come and enjoy songs, stories and rhymes with new friends. Each week includes a package of activities to take home! The program runs Wednesdays 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call Joan at 250-352-3218 for information and to register.

To include your event in the online calendar visit nelsonstar. com. Or email reporter@nelsonstar.com to add your event to the community calendar.

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Everyone Welcome

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Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm Bethel Christian Centre 623 Gordon Road Starts January 22nd nelsonchoralsociety.org

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Business

Kootenay Regional Workforce Table Established

Workforce table looks to address labour and skill shortages SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table, a regionally-driven group consisting of key leaders from the region, has been established.

Its purpose is to develop a Regional Skills Training Plan to address labour shortages and skills gaps. Table members include industry, employers, First Nations, educators, training ser-

vice providers, economic development organizations and others from the East and West Kootenay Regions.

The aim of the Workforce Table is to establish how to best align training programs to meet regional needs. The Table will apply the knowledge and expertise of its members as well as input from stakeholder focus group sessions to identify economic development opportunities and to make recommendations on

training programs to meet the demand for jobs in the area.

Funding is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

College of the Rockies director of Continuing Education, Contract Training and Regional Campus Operations, Leah Bradish is supporting the table as Secretariat Manager and East Kootenay Liaison.

“We are thrilled to have such

Favorite book nominations

Staff at Max and IrMa’S recoMMend theSe great readS: • Small Wonders by Barbara Kingsolver • Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood • Saraphina by Rachel Hartman • Stanley Park by Timothy Taylor • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak • The White Plague by Frank Herbert • Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O’Neill • Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis • The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais • The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill • Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat

nelson reads nomination form Author’s Name _____________________________________________ Book Title _________________________________________________ Category: (check one) Children’s book Young Adult book Adult Fiction Adult Non-Fiction Tell us why this book is a great read: _____________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ *your nomination 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!

School classes who would like to participate please use the form sent to your school or available at any of the nominations drop off locations.

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 Joanne at 250-505-5683 or email at jharris@nelson.ca

a diverse Table with representatives from a wide range of industries, small business, First Nations, and service providers from all parts of the region,” she says.

Supported by Columbia Basin Trust, focus groups will be taking place in a variety of East and West Kootenay locations in February and March. These groups will allow business and industries in the Kootenays to voice their concerns about labour force shortages and to

provide any input or suggestions they may have. Though locations are not yet confirmed, focus groups will be held in the following sub-regions: (East) Elk Valley, Columbia Valley, Cranbrook/Kimberley, Creston Valley, (West) Boundary/Grand Forks, Trail/Castlegar, Slocan/ Nakusp, Kootenay Lake/Nelson.

To learn more about the workforce table, contact Bradish at 250-489-8286, or by email lbradish@cotr.bc.ca.

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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 250-551-7971 or 250-825-4743

Friday, January 18, 2013 Nelson Star C: 250.509.0654 W: 250.505.2101 barbie.wheaton@century21.ca www.century21.ca/barbie.wheaton

Outgoing Community Futures Boss Paul Wiest

Building the Futures

Have you had a new baby?

Then let us know as we have a special gift basket

KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND

for your new baby.

Nelson Star Reporter

NELSON Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 Get Involved Walk - Donate Volunteer - Sponsor 2013 Walk Honoree George Grypma Walk Location: Nelson & District Community Complex 305 Hall Street 250-352-7960

Walk: 10 a.m.

Registration: 9 a.m.

News

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After 23 years at the helm of Community Futures, General Manager Paul Wiest is retiring from the organization.

Staff and directors of Community Futures recently held a surprise open house to celebrate his work. Many colleagues, friends and business associates attended with their congratulations and kind words.

Ramona Faust, referring to her early work on HarropProcter Community Forest thanked Wiest for recognizing businesses needing a “leg up.”

“There are businesses on the cutting edge that wouldn’t have normally had a chance,” she said.

A federal program, Community Futures fosters entrepreneurship throughout communities with advice, education and business loans for those who don’t qualify for traditional lending.

Wiest was humble while many commended him for his work in growing the local Community Futures organization, only four-years-old when

Kirsten Hildebrand photo

A number of community and business leaders came out last week to mark the retirement of Paul Wiest (left) from the local Community Futures office.

he came on board. Able to take risks, his holistic approach and thinking outside the box, has strengthened the local business community.

“The strength of our economy is really based on what we can do together opposed to apart,” said Mayor John Dooley.

The leader is proud of the organization’s development and maturity that he attributes to his staff and strong volunteer

board. He believes his legacy is the growth of Community Future’s investment fund — from $1 to 6 million — which is used to support local entrepreneurs.

Wiest is going to develop his own consulting business where he will continue finding ways to help people implement their ideas.

Community Futures has yet to replace the outgoing general manager.

Low Income Housing Units

Executive Director Working from our head office in Revelstoke, BC, the Executive Director will lead, cultivate and facilitate the ongoing development and operation of public avalanche safety programs and services for winter recreationists in Canada.

For a complete job description go to avalanche.ca/cac Interested applicants should email a cover letter and résumé to the following: email: careers@avalanche.ca Subject: CAC Executive Search Attention: CAC Secretary Treasurer Competition Closing Date: February 15, 2013 – 5:00 pm PST

Anderson Gardens opens doors KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Residents have started moving into Anderson Gardens, a three-storey rental housing facility dedicated to low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

Applications are being accepted for those interested in making the 302 Anderson Street complex home.

All applicants must be able to live independently and be either over 55 or in an established relationship with someone over 55. An adult with a disability can also apply.

Because the 33 units are reserved for low-income individuals, applicants must earn less than $26,000 annual income and have assets valuing under $100,000.

Applications can be completed through BC Housing Registry at 1-800-257-7756 or online at bchousing.org Canadian Mental Health

Anderson Gardens is now taking applications.

Association’s Kootenay branch operates the facility and will be conducting personal interviews with eligible applicants.

Work on the project — located at the site of the old school board building — began in mid-2011. Each 430-square foot unit includes a large bath-

Kirsten Hildebrand photo

room, small kitchen, living room, and storage space.

One resident happy with his new living space said, “I would live here even if I had to pay full price.”

It is expected Anderson Gardens will hold an official open house in March.

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News

Working Together

Co-op giving tree dedicates funds to hospice centre

Kirsten Hildebrand photo

Support of a community-driven initiative to transform the way people embrace life, death and care came from the Kootenay Co-op’s Giving Tree program. Co-op members donated over $1,100 to the Kalein Hospice Centre. From left to right are John Howes and Brooke Leatherman from Kalein, the Co-op’s Marnie Christoffersen, Kalein’s Jan Wright and Sandi Leatherman, Kootenay Co-op’s Deirdrie Lang and Jocelyn Carver and Amy Garvey from Kalein.

Nelson Star Staff

This past holiday season, the Kootenay Co-op chose Kalein Hospice Centre to be their Giving Tree recipient. Through the charitable program, Co-op members donated over $1,100 to Kalein in what was the most successful Giving Tree in its 10year existence.

Donated funds will support Kalein’s work to establish a campus where residential care for those at end-of-life, is fully integrated with a Centre of Di-

alog and Education focused on program offerings that explore what it means to live fully at all stages of life, including endof-life.

Founded in 2010 as a nonprofit charitable society, Kalein serves as a regional resource and support system for hospice societies, medical professionals and community residents in the greater Kootenay Boundary area.

Nationally, Kalein’s campus concept is unique and can potentially serve as a model for others. Globally, Kalein intends

Residents of Blewett invited to Community Meeting Teck Trail Operations invites all local residents of the Blewett community to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Blewett Elementary School (2665 Blewett Road). Residents will learn about upcoming investigatory work that will be taking place on historic tailings located on Teck land located along Fisherman’s Road. The meeting will run in an open house format from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a short presentation scheduled for 7 p.m.

to grow in place and online, as a forum where recognized “thought leaders” from many different fields and disciplines will come together to explore and expand our understandings and approaches to life, death and care in a rapidly aging world.

Kalein is located at 402 West Richards Street on the site of a former monastery in Rosemont. The three acres of grounds and 10,000 square foot monastery building are the foundational elements of the centre.

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City Council

Crushed granite sidewalk results in lengthy debate MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

There have been many heated debates around the Nelson council table involving issues such as the legalization of marijuana, transit and heritage, but at a meeting late last year, a sidewalk stirred up a conversation that dominated nearly an hour.

The sidewalk in question is part of a development on Rosemont’s West Richards Street.

As part of a development variance, the developer suggested building a crushed granite sidewalk in front of the property.

The sidewalk would have a cement curb and what the developer suggested would be an affordable and practical alternative for the strip of street that has a steep slope.

Staff recommended the variance be denied, but council voted to have it referred back to staff where they would address some of the concerns and create guidelines for this type of sidewalk.

Debate emerged when several councillors including Deb Kozak felt there were various questions around the project that needed to be addressed.

“I have questions around the success of whether something like this would work,” she said. “If it didn’t work within a couple years, due to maintenance reasons and terrain, what recourse would the city or tenants have back with the developers in making sure a cement sidewalk could be put in.”

Kozak and councillor Donna Macdonald also questioned the safety of a crushed granite sidewalk in comparison to a concrete sidewalk.

Steep slopes are already difficult for pedestrians to navigate in the winter and Kozak worried loose stones may add an unnecessary obstacle.

“I am looking to answers around those questions,” she said. “It’s about on-going maintenance as well and how easy it would be to maintain a walk of that nature especially with our high snowfall and rain. How practical is a walkway of that type?”

Mayor John Dooley and councillor Paula Kiss disagreed with Kozak and Macdonald suggesting the City give the sidewalk a chance.

The City’s public work department is currently working on taking out patches of sidewalks that have been broken or heaved up by tree roots, and Dooley sees the crushed granite as a possible solution to the problem.

“If this system works for us then we might be able to implement it in other parts of the community as well to retain the option of sidewalks in areas where we might be having some challenges with sidewalks heaving because trees are getting older and the roots are coming up through them,” he said.

With regards to the safety, Dooley said he wasn’t sure whether it would be any safer but thought it wouldn’t be any more “unsafe.”

“The reality is, if it is safer, crushed granite would seem as though it would have more traction than the concrete would, but we don’t know that. Let’s find out,” he said.

Both Dooley and Kozak were happy the variance was referred back to staff where more work can be done around guidelines.

Tea Garden

SALON&SPA READY FOR A NEW LOOK? Tea Garden is proud to welcome new stylist, Chelsie Wilgosh to our team. Chelsie has 12 years experience in the hair industry including studying at the University of Bumble and Bumble.We are excited to have Chelsie on board and look forward continuing to provide the best service possible.We would like to offer free hair cuts with any AVEDA colour service until February 28, 2012 with Chelsie.

For more information please contact Catherine Adair, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 250-364-4878 or Catherine.Adair@teck.com

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Friday, January 18, 2013 Nelson Star

Community Check This Out - Anne DeGrace

Learning through the back door Family Literacy Day and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy celebrate

T

rue confession: just about everything I’ve learned how to do in my life has been fly-by-the-seat-of-yourpants kind of learning.

I learned to skate by falling down and picking myself up, and got the fundamentals of hockey from a girls’ pickup team encouraged by a local dad with a houseful of daughters — in figure skates, no helmets (not recommended). All very informal.

I learned creative cookery as a single mom, concocting new casseroles from leftovers and odd bits at the bottom of the fridge. Now, I can whip together a darn good meal with a pinch of this and a pinch of that, measuring nothing.

All very informal.

I learned to write by taking over an arts column in the Express, thanks to some prodding from then-editor Donna Macdonald, back in the 1980s. A thousand columns and four novels later, I think I can call myself a writer — but getting there? A lot of informal help from other writers and the odd book.

I wanted to go to school, but life got in the way. I may have just a Grade 13 education, but I think I’ve learned a thing or two along the way — all very informally.

The theme for this year’s Family Literacy Day (January 27) is informal and non-formal learning. The difference is subtle: non-formal learning occurs in a learning

environment, but unlike structured learning with certification — that postsecondary degree I never got — it happens through workshops or community programming, kind of like Mr. James and his all-girl team of hockey neophytes.

Informal learning is the stuff of daily activities. It’s random learning: need to know how to change your oil? Get out that Chilton Manual and figure it out. Want to look up where to order something, and that big, scary world of “online” is all there is? Master that Mouse and Get Googling. Try, and learn.

Informal learning is how your kid learned to tie her shoelace. It’s how you learned to take a number at the blood

clinic, when you saw someone else take one.

It’s how you figured out that a pinch of cayenne

We’ve all picked ourselves up off the ice, received a thumbs up for that casserole, or found out we could become good at something just by doing it. would have been a better idea in your Friday Surprise Casserole, rather than a tablespoon.

It’s great that Decoda Literacy Solutions — BC’s literacy organization — in partnership with ABC Life Literacy

Canada is choosing to celebrate these takenfor-granted forms of learning. For many in our community, formal, institution-based learning is out of reach financially, inaccessible for reasons of family or other obligations, or just plain intimidating.

Recognizing and celebrating that learning goes on all the time, everywhere, makes us all success stories. Because we’ve all picked ourselves up off the ice, received a thumbs up for that casserole, or found out we could become good at something just by doing it.

In Nelson, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is all about non-formal learning through one-on-one tu-

toring and family literacy programming. CBAL and the Nelson Public Library are celebrating Family Literacy Day by celebrating reading — another way we can learn informally.

This month, you can nominate your favourite book in the categories of children’s, young adult, and adult nonfiction or fiction (my favourite way to learn about almost anything). Nomination forms are available at the Library, the Learning Place, Otter Books, and in the Nelson Star. Nominations close on January 27 — Family Literacy Day. You can share your faves, and you might win a bag of books!

Look in this paper each week for great suggestions from your neighbours, and get inspired.

And — informally, happily — you might even learn a thing or two.

Check This Out runs every other Friday in the Nelson Star.

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Community

Rooftop Campout for Muscular Dystrophy Raises $12,700

Firefighters up to the task It wasn’t easy conditions for the campout this year with a snowstorm hitting during the campaign.

SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

On December 20 to 22, Nelson firefighters camped out on a Canada Safeway rooftop for 54 hours and raised $12,770 in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

A rooftop campout is a fundraising event where local firefighters camp on the roof of a building, enduring below freezing temperatures, inclement weather, and whatever else nature throws their way, and collect donations from the public.

103.5 FM the Bridge broadcasted live from the campout location, enduring the elements alongside the Nelson

Fire and Rescue members.

Sponsors for this year’s event were: 103.5 FM the Bridge, Nelson & District Credit Union, Nelson Chrysler Jeep, Nelson Home Hardware Building Centre, Nelson Fraternal Order of Eagles #22, Prestige Hotels and Resorts, Hume Hotel, CIBC Wood Gundy, Valhalla Path Realty, Taylor-Wilton Nelson Ltd, Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza, CIBC, Century 21 Mountainview Realty, Save On Foods, and Walmart.

Firefighters put out a special thank you to Canada Safeway for providing the location and their ongoing support for this event.

Since 1954, Canadian firefighters have been helping

Muscular Dystrophy Canada fight the battle against muscular dystrophy — a group of over 150 types of neuromuscular disorders characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles.

Over time, many people with neuromuscular disorders are unable to walk, speak, or ultimately breathe. Some diseases are life-threatening and presently, there is no cure.

The money raised by Nelson firefighters will be donated to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services, and funding research, which will one day lead to a cure.

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Peace activist and former Iraqi hostage speaks at Shambhala Music & Performance Hall SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Mir Lecture Series presents James Loney at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall in Nelson on Friday, February 8.

In November 2005, Loney and three other men were captured by armed gunmen and held hostage in Iraq. Loney was part of a delegate from Christian Peacemaker Teams — an organization that sends activists trained in nonviolence to conflict zones in order to reduce violence. The four were in Iraq in order to work with local organizations on humanitarian projects, to support local peace and human rights work, and to raise awareness back home about the human rights abuses being perpetrated by the American-backed war in Iraq.

“We are very happy to have James Loney be part of the Mir Centre for Peace winter lecture series,” says Randy Janzen, chair for the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College.

“He brings a personal story that is very inspiring.”

Loney and his three colleagues, fellow Canadian Harmeet Singh Sooden, Norman Kember of Britain, and American Tom Fox, were kidnapped and held hostage in Baghdad in a story that made international headlines. Their 118 days of captivity were the ultimate test of personal strength. All four captives were handcuffed together

which made basic physical tasks like sleeping and eating extremely challenging. Additionally, the boredom, the scarcity of food and not knowing whether one would make it out alive, challenged their psychological and spiritual well-being.

Loney, Kember and Sooden were rescued in a high profile military operation after 118 days in captivity.

Tom Fox, however, had been killed two weeks before their release.

Loney’s rescue did not end his relationship with his former captors. Loney, Kember and Sooden publicly forgave their captors at a press conference in 2006. In 2007, Loney and his colleagues refused to testify at the trial of their captors, who were being held in US detention, citing that the prospect for a fair trial was minimal.

Loney’s story has been captured in his highly acclaimed book, Captivity: 118 Days in Iraq and the Struggle for a World Without War. Loney will be sharing his personal experience of captivity, his vision of a world without war, and his lifelong commitment to pacifism.

The event will be held at the Shambhala Music & Performing Hall, at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus beginning at 7 p.m.

The event will feature a performance

by Castlegar’s Vision of Peace Youth Choir. Tickets are available at Otter Books, Selkirk College Bookstore (250-365-1281) and are $16 adults, $13 students and seniors.

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Sports

Tell us how your team is doing, email: newsroom@nelsonstar.com

Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club

KIJHL Stats

Fitness and artistry combine SAM VAN SCHIE

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 41 28 10 2 1 59 Castlegar 41 26 8 6 1 59 Beaver Valley 42 26 12 3 1 56 Spokane 39 12 22 3 2 29 Grand Forks 39 5 31 0 3 13

Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson Reflections synchronized swim club is holding its annual winter Water Show on Sunday.

The show marks the end of the club’s winter season and offers swimmers a chance to show off the routines they’ve practiced during the season.

It’s also an opportunity for prospective members to come out and see what the club’s all about.

“Synchronized swimming is good crossover sport to build up your fitness and strength for other activities,” Reflections head coach Erin Fitchett said.

The sport combines elements of dance and gymnastics in the water, and though the girls make the movements look graceful and effortless, it’s is anything but easy.

“When girls come into the sport, in short amount of time their parents often comment on how fit they become,” Fitchett said.

“They’re doing two hours of cardio in the water at every practice, but they don’t realize how hard they’re truly working because there’s music playing and they’re having fun.”

The Reflections is a noncompetitive performance club. The club stopped competing in 2009, mainly because of the time commitment and fundraising required for out of town competition.

“We wanted the girls to still be able to enjoy working as a team to learn routines, without having to give up their weekends for competitions,” Fitchett said.

The team meets in the

League Standings

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 41 26 12 1 2 55 Golden 41 25 11 1 4 55 Kimberley 43 21 21 0 1 43 Columbia Val. 40 15 21 0 4 34 Creston Valley 41 13 22 0 6 32 Okanagan Division TEAM GP Princeton 38 Osoyoos 41 Kelowna 38 Summerland 39 Penticton 40

W 25 23 23 17 10

L 11 14 13 19 27

T 0 0 1 1 1

OTL P 2 52 4 50 1 48 2 37 2 23

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P N. Okanagan 40 26 11 1 2 55 Sicamous 37 23 8 2 4 52 Revelstoke 37 19 14 3 1 42 Kamloops 42 13 23 2 4 32 Chase 40 9 26 3 2 23

UPCOMING GAMES

FRIDAY, January 18 Columbia Valley at Nelson, 7 p.m., NDCC Penticton at Fernie Golden at Creston Valley Princeton at Kelowna Kamloops at Revelstoke Summerland at Sicamous Grand Forks at North Okanagan Spokane at Beaver Valley SATURDAY, January 19 Penticton at Kimberley Beaver Valley at Spokane Kelowna at Sicamous North Okangan at Chase Grand Forks at Kamloops Summerland at Revelstoke Columbia Valley at Castlegar Princeton at Osoyoos SUNDAY, January 20 Nelson at Spokane Penticton at Creston Valley Revelstoke at Sicamous Grand Forks at Chase Osoyoos at Kelowna

The Nelson Reflections synchronized swim club will be holding its winter show this Sunday at the Nelson and District Community Complex pool. It’s a great opportunity for those young athletes thinking about giving the sport a try to check out what is involved. submitted photo

pool Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Besides Fitchett there are also two performance coaches, Shelby Ellis and McKenna Carlson, who lead the girls through their routines.

Fitchett said one of the most gratifying parts of coaching is seeing the experienced swimmers work with the new recruits to improve their skills.

“There’s a lot of team spirit and I think the girls enjoy helping each other improve,” Fitchett said.

This year’s winter Water Show will feature the 10 members of the Reflections swimming together in

one 10-minute routine. The theme of the show is “Around the World.”

“Usually the girls break into groups and each develop a short routine, so we’re really excited to have everyone swimming together for this show,” Fitchett said. “It’s going to be non-stop action.

There are six selections of music from around the world that the girls swim to.”

The Reflections’ spring season begins on January 22. Anyone who attends the Water Show and is interested in joining the team is invited to talk to Fitchett after the event (she’ll be the MC for the show).

Prospective members are also welcome to try swimming with the club free for the first two sessions (January 22 at 24) to see if they like it. Swimmers must be between nine and 18 years of age and be comfortable swimming 100 metres (four lengths of the pool).

For more information about the Nelson Reflections, see nelsonreflections. com or email nelsonreflections@shaw.ca.

The winter water show is Sunday, January 20 at noon in the Nelson and District Community Complex pool.

Admission is by donation and all are welcome.

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Position Colton Schell Forward Connor Gross Forward Carson Willans Forward Linden Horswill Forward Seth Schmidt Defence Bryce Nielsen Forward Aaron Dunlap Forward

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WHO WILL BE NELSON’S 2012 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR? The Nelson Knights of Columbus are seeking nominations to recognize an individual who has made the greatest contribution through volunteerism.

Nomination forms and cover letter are available at Nelson City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Sonja’s China Cabinet.

Nominations close at 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2013

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Prevention is better than recovery. Drive safe this season by having your vehicle ready for winter driving. Have four matching winter tires, give yourself extra travelling time, wear your seatbelt, and pack an emergency kit. Accidents happen when you least expect it.

Kootenay Lake Levels January 16, 2013

For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service.

Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1743.91 ft.

7 day forecast: Holding.

2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1743.53 ft.

7 day forecast: Holding.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

Nelson Youth Soccer is now taking registrations for its rep program. The Nelson SeBob Hall photo lects season gets going next month.

BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Snow still covers the Lakeside pitch, but it’s time to start thinking soccer.

Nelson Youth Soccer has opened its registration for the Nelson Selects rep program. Those interested in taking their game to a higher level have until January 31 to register.

The Selects program is open to players aged 11 to 18 (birth years 1995 to 2002). Tryouts generally get underway in mid-February and last until April.

“We at Nelson Youth Soccer hope we are making kids love the sport and making them not only players while they are young, but hope we are making players for life,” says youth soccer rep director Lua Gerun.

“A child may also be able to challenge themselves to a higher level of soccer by trying out for leagues on the coast, or even possibly getting a university scholarship in their future.”

Rep soccer registration is on the rise in Nelson, having increased five per cent in the last two seasons.

Gerun says the most important aspects of trying out for rep soccer are a positive attitude and commitment to your team.

The rep program requires athletes to practice twice a week and attend tournaments. Players in U11 to U14 must also play house soccer (players U15 and up have the choice to play both).

This season the provincial championships (U13 to U18) will be held from July 4 to 7 in Vancouver (girls) and Prince George (boys). Other tournaments outside the community take place during the spring and fall.

The big local event is the annual Terry Walgren Tournament which will be held on the May 24 to 26 weekend. The tournament will feature boys and girls teams from U13 to U18. There will also be a jamboree for the U12 teams.

The Nelson Selects program is always looking for extra volunteers that may be interested in helping organize the upcoming Walgren tournament or other various jobs throughout the soccer season, if anyone is interested please contact nelsonselects@hotmail.com.

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The Whitewater Ski Team hosted the largest ski race that’s been at Whitewater in the last 10 years this past weekend.

The event featured 121 racers, more than 100 volunteers, 20 coaches and another 100 parents who all came together to make this happen and brave the chilly conditions.

Athletes came from as far away as Calgary, and ranged in age from nine to 69. There were 62 racers from Fernie Alpine Ski Team, more than 20 racers from Red Mountain, racers from Kimberly, Salmo, Summit and of course a huge group of over 20 very enthusiastic racers from Nelson’s own Whitewater Ski Team.

This was a large, higher level event, with four slalom courses, taking place over two days.

The race was held on Bonanza ski run, with the finish line being only a short distance from the lodge. There was some fabulous racing.

The event had two officials from BC Alpine overseeing the event, and the local team was able to run its brand new $6,000 digital timing system with a generous donation from Kal Tire.

Whitewater Ski Team posted some excellent results, showing they are a serious ski racing club competitive with the larger clubs such as the Fernie Alpine Ski Team which has more than 200 racers.

On Saturday, Whitewater’s Jamis Beattie finished first in the Mens U16 race. He clocked a smoking 1.07 in the challenging two-run slalom race.

Harper Henderson finished ninth.

Whitewater’s Shannon Osak grabbed gold in the Womens U18 race. Her father Paul Osak (the former ski team president), was the awards presenter on Saturday night, and he beamed placing the gold medal around her neck.

Nelson’s former alpine ski Olympian, Bobby Swan, finished first in the Masters race, while Leigh Brousson of Nelson finished in second.

On Sunday Jamis finished second in the U16 Mens race, while Henderson finished fifth and was awarded most im-

Action from the slopes on Saturday and Sunday at Whitewater Ski Resort.

proved for his race.

Swan won again in the Masters race, while Brousson finished second.

In the Womens U18 race, Nelson’s Paisley Randell grabbed the gold, while Shannon Osak came in second In the U12 and U14 categories, there were two races each day.

In the Boys U12 races on

Saturday, Alex Murray finished 10th and 15th, Arlo Henderson 11th and 10th, Garett Waterfield 13th, Henry Leishman 14th and 14th, Yael Oosthuizen 16th and sixth, Nathan Gaffran 16, Kell Digiacomo 17th and 12th, Troy Bellman 18th and 17th, and Ronan Gray 11th.

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Continued from Page 18 In the Girls U12 races Saturday, Kylie Waterfield finished sixth and seventh.

In the Boys U14 races on Saturday, Liam Jones finished fourth and 10th, Isaac Gray 10th and 14th.

In the Girls U14 races, Oso Punchard finished fifth and 12th, Savanah Leishman seventh and 19th, Cheyanne Stevens 22nd and 25th.

In Sunday’s action for the Boys U12 it was Arlo Henderson eighth and ninth, Ronan Gray ninth and 12th, Garrett Waterfield 10th, Troy Bellman 13th and 17th, Nathan Gaffran 15th and 14th, Henry Leishman 16th and 16th, Kell Digiacomo 17th and 19th, Yael Oosthuizen 19th and 10th.

In the Girls U14 on Sunday Kiley Waterfield finished sixth and seventh.

In Sunday’s Boys U14 races Liam Jones 13th, Isaac Gray 14th and 18th, Noah Gaffran 20th.

Results from Sunday’s Girls U14 included Oso Punchard 10th and 22nd, Savannah Leishman 11th and fourth, Cheyanne Stevens 23rd and 28th. Leishman was also given the most improved medal for her fourth on her second run and Punchard received the most improved award for her race on Saturday.

Whitewater Ski Team coach Dylan Henderson was very pleased with how well the race was organized and how his racers performed.

“This shows that Whitewater is a serious ski racing venue that athletes want to come to – they love Nelson and skiing at Whitewater,” said Henderson. “This weekend also shows that we have a very competitive ski racing program that is producing some very talented ski racers.”

Visiting racers raved about Nelson, Whitewater, the quality of the snow and just how friendly everyone was. Fresh Tracks Café hosted a banquet Saturday night, and in the words of one visiting racer “that was the best food I have ever eaten.”

The officials from BC Alpine gave organizers a glowing recommendation, commenting on just how many volunteers we had and how our race was so well run.

Next on the racing circuit is a Nancy Greene Ski League Race this Sunday at Red Mountain for ages 5-12.

If you have the desire to have fun on the snow, learn to ski extremely well and become part of a wonderful group of racers, and parents, visit the team’s website at whitewaterskiteam. ca or contact president Tracy Punchard at (250) 505-5090.

Churchs of Nelson Nelson Christian Science Society

A Friendly Bible Centre Church

A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour

9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“Love Perfected”

Wednesday Bible study, ‘God’s word in you’ 6:45 pm

623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 am

St. Matthew's

Village Road, South Slocan Sunday 9:30 am (No service third Sunday) Busk Road Balfour Sunday service 11 AM

Unity Centre of the Kootenays Evangelical

Covenant Church

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

starts at 11am Ali and John will share their delightful storytelling

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

Nelson

905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)

702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens

Balfour

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7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am Pastor Jason Ashley

Sunday @ 10:30AM Central School Gym

Corner of Ward and Mill, Nelson

Playmor Junction 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Jesse Lerch

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Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Anna-Marie Collier, on January 9th, 2013, at Peach Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C.. Anna-Marie was born and raised on a dairy farm in Rossland, B.C. where she was crowned “Queen of Rossland” at age sweet 16. She began her married life in Kimberley, B.C., in 1947, raised her 5 children in Riondel and Nelson respectively and later retired in “sunny” White Rock. Anna-Marie is pre-deceased by her husband, Harry B. Collier, and son, Llyod E. Collier, and her brothers; Frank Spring, Bernie Spring, and Terry Spring. Anna-Marie is survived by her children; Harry f. Collier (Barbara), Caprice Desjardins (Peter), Raymond Collier, Paulette Collier, and her siblings; Tom Spring (AnneMarie), Margie MacDonald (Gordon), Phil Spring, 6 grandchildren; Danielle, Doug, Krystal, Erin, Christopher, Brooklynn and 2 great grandchildren; Thomas and Emily, as well as many nieces and nephews, and friends. She was dearly loved and will be sorrowfully missed by all who knew her! A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 21st. 2013, at “Star of The Sea” Catholic Church, at 11:00 a.m., 1153 Fir Street, White Rock, B.C., V4B 4A8, 604-531-5739.

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First Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church

611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Pastor Scott Simpson fbcnelson.ca

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Nelson United Church Nelson United Church

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Conference Minister George Meier Presiding Sunday School (Ages 4 and up) Nursery Room Available

602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

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A Safe Place Rev. Scott Simpson First Baptist Church It occurs to me that the greatest risks in our lives come from a place of safety. This principle is evident, though often ignored, in the dynamics of personal relationships.

My first meeting with another person is not the time to share the most intimate details of my life. I simply don’t know how safe they are. The premature over-exposure of our lives to another person can be detrimental to our own inner mystery and to the formation of healthy relationships.

But it is different in my relationship to my wife.

With her, I am free to be myself because I have learned over the past twenty years that she will continue to love me even when I seriously mess things up. She is a safe harbour for me and that safety allows me to take risks.

Even Jesus did not share himself in equal measure with all people. There are times when he met with his closest friends and confided in them alone after addressing large crowds and times when he specifically did not entrust himself to certain people because they were not safe ( John 2:24).

What is true in relationships holds true with life in general.

EE Cummings once said, “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”

Life is risky and failure often comes as we attempt to live life to the full. But who is there to pick us up when we fall flat on our face? Who believes in us even when we lose faith in ourselves?

Where can we find a safe place in this dangerous world?

King David, the great writer of Psalms, once said, “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me . . . you are familiar with all my ways.” (Psalm 139) No wonder David was able to take such great risks in his life and endure such spectacular failures.

His life was lived from a place of security in the assurance that God knew him completely – and loved him still!

A sense of security in love is essential to living well. Jesus, through his words and actions, brings us face to face with God who knows us completely and loves us through and through.

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Amy Ferguson Institute 2013 Production Proposal Call.

Qualified artists interested in directing Nelson Community Opera’s November 2013 production are invited to submit proposals for mounting a work of their choice to the Amy Ferguson Institute Production Committee no later than February 8, 2013. It is the goal of AFI to try to alternate, year to year, between opera and musical theatre.

Preference for the 2013 production will be given to a proposal for an opera. All proposals are welcome. For further information contact Marty Horswill at 250 352-2595 or by email at mar-lena@shaw.ca

Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

Dynamite Dancers ! @ the Moving Centre with “MISS KARIN” PALINKA - 1:30 - 2:15 3 & 4 yrs Creative Dance - 3:30 - 4:15 5 & 6 yrs Ballet/Jazz/Combo -4:15 - 5:00 7 plus yrs Boyz & Girlz Hip Hop 10 classes begins Feb 4th 505-5013 kp78@hotmail.ca

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Lost & Found LOST: Silver Digital Camera, recent photo’s teen in old fashion scarlet dress possibly @ the mall evenings 352-6120

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Career Opportunities

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca Casting Call: Sweetgrass Productions is excited to announce a casting call for their upcoming feature film production ‘Valhalla’. For the production we hope to collaborate with Nelson’s community and give local actors, vagabonds, saints and storytellers an opportunity to bring their voice forward on the big screen. We look forward to meeting those with a background in film and theatre, as well as anyone else with an interest in participating in the project. There are three lead roles to fill, male and female, as well as an ensemble of supporting characters.

Location: 507 Baker St Manistone Center for Wellbeing Rm 215 (The Gathering Room) Time: Tuesday, Jan 22,2013 7:45 pm - 10 pm* *please contact Zac to schedule a specific time slot Contact: Zac Ramras z.ramras@gmail.com 250-505-7975

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Administration THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR The City of Nelson is recruiting for an Office Administrator to work on a Full Time basis in the Operations and Hydro Department. This excluded position requires a Business Administration Diploma from a recognized Institution and 2 years recent related experience in a supervisory role. For more comprehensive information, please visit “Employment Opportunities” at www.nelson.ca. The City of Nelson offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources #101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca Closing Date: January 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Located in the West Kootenay of southeastern BC, 400 employees of Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership (‘Celgar’) produce over 1400 tonnes of Bleached Kraft pulp per day. Our mill is a World Class state of the art facility & we continue to make significant capital investments to maintain that standing!

We are 1 of 3 Pulp mills owned by Mercer International Inc. We are Castlegar’s leading employer & are committed to maintaining our responsible position within the community & being our customers’ preferred supplier of choice.

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SCHEDULER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE Castlegar, BC We are in need of a Scheduler & Administrative Assistant Apprentice for our Production Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling the Relief Pool of Mill Labourers and possible others. Once successfully performing these duties, this person will start to learn the duties of the Production Administrative Assistant on a part time schedule.

If you are looking to align with a progressive organization that respects the potential & ideas of people, let’s review our mutual expectations:

What We Expect ✓ Business Administration Diploma or Admin. Experience ✓ Good Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software ✓ Self directed, deadline driven & detail oriented

What You Can Expect ✓ Part of a busy dynamic department ✓ Working with a collaborative team of professionals ✓ The opportunity to expand your cababilities! ✓ A competitive pay and benefits package

✓ Effective verbal and written communication skills ✓ Excellent interpersonal and team skills If you want to know more about Zellstoff Celgar! go to www.mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com

Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: lisaa@celgar.com by February 1, 2013.

We thank all applicants; only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted.

Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment….our future!

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Timber Harvesting Supervisor Atco Wood Products is seeking an experienced Timber Harvesting Supervisor. Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising timber harvesting and road building contractors, including pre-work reviews, coaching, monitoring progress and managing workplace safety. In addition, this individual may be responsible for private land/ BCTS timber procurement and other forestry field work as required. Critical to the role will be your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results oriented forestry professionals.

You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills and have strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of 5 years experience and an RFT or RPF designation are definite assets. If this opportunity is what you are looking for and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to info@ atcowoodproducts.com by February 1, 2013.

ATCO Wood Products Ltd. is a SFI certified family owned company located in Fruitvale, BC with over 50 years of history in the forestry and wood products manufacturing industries. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.atcowoodproducts.com.

Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications. Please submit your resume to: Kris Harvey, PO Box 460 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 or email to: info@atcowoodproducts.com (No phone calls please)

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

JOURNEYMAN FIELD TECHNICIAN A variety-filled role at our Castlegar campus You’ll be one of our refrigeration/HVAC maintenance and repair experts, providing support to all of Selkirk College’s campuses.

As you’ll be based at our Castlegar campus, you’ll also provide general building and facility maintenance duties such as plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, snow removal and, at times, assisting with set-up for campus functions.

Along with high school graduation, you have a Journeyman IP Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic certificate (or an HVAC Technician certificate) and a valid driver’s licence. In addition to 3 - 4 years’ experience and the ability to operate a forklift, you have additional training or skills in: plumbing, electrical, Delta Building controls and 4th or 5th class power engineering. Since this is an active, physical job, you must be in excellent physical shape and be able to perform heavy labour. You can also expect to travel to our other campuses and learning centres.

Closing date: January 23, 2013.

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Call for Board of Director Nominations nrich your community and your life by joining our Board of Directors Three opportunities are available for the following positions: Two Directors from the Nelson Representative Area (3 year term) One Director at Large (3 year term) Applications must be received no later than Thursday, January 31, 2013.

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Continued from Page 1 They’ve become attached to the young men carving up the ice who also fill a position of citizen in their home city.

“It’s just nice to see the young fellows who are all very good citizens. They show up at the cenotaph [on Remembrance Day]. They show up for a lot of the civic things around town. Some of the young fellows go to the schools. We think we should support them because they are such good kids,” says Broster.

These good kids are often grandchildren of friends or neighbours. The ladies can remember players’ parents marrying. A connection to these players makes them more interesting than the average NHL-er. While they rarely miss a Leafs game, the big league is downplayed.

“If the game is on at home, I might watch it — if the Canucks are playing,” says Broster almost dismissively.

While the duo doesn’t go home and keep a tally on games attended (the number has to be pretty big), they do keep careful track of the players, which ones are coming and going and which ones are playing well. And they do

have their favourites.

This year Carson Willans, Colton Schell and (the now injured) Matthew Naka have shown they can dig in, giving the ladies some exciting reason to cheer.

“There are a few on the team this year who aren’t as tall as the other guys and when they hunker down and skate, we like to see that sort of thing.”

Jean Broster

Nelson Junior Leafs Fan

“There are a few on the team this year who aren’t as tall as the other guys and when they hunker down and skate, we like to see that sort of thing,” says Broster.

“They’re all smaller players and we like to see them get in there,” adds Dunsmore.

While Dunsmore sits next to her husband at Leafs games, Broster’s husband wears a bright orange security vest and is well known

around the rink.

The ladies’ game night rituals are equally well known — if not more.

“We always buy the program and we always play the 50/50,” says Broster.

They always bring a cushion for their seat and always have candy.

“Diana brings good candy,” says her partner in crime – er, hockey.

The tradition continues outside the rink as well with the ladies going out for dinner, as a group, after matinee games. With their mates, they make a pit stop at Dunsmore’s home for a coffee or a glass of wine.

“That’s a nice social part of it too,” says Broster.

With the Leafs in the stretch drive of a great 20122013 season, Broster and Dunsmore are enjoying the play that’s put them atop the KIJHL standings.

“They’re doing really good this year,” says Broster. Adding Dunsmore, “It’s been fun.”

The Leafs — and their number-one fans — are back at the Nelson and District Community Complex tonight for a game against the Columbia Valley Rockies. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

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Nelson Curler Part of Triumphant Senior Rink

Thomson off to provincial showdown up with a 6-5 decision over a team skipped by Ken McHargue that included fellow Cranbrookian Gerry Kent.

That win put Shypitka in the draw where the winner took a qualifier and his team came out victorious at the end in a tense 10-8 win over a team skipped by Ralph Will

out of Creston.

“Experience, I think that’s our biggest card,” said Shypitka, on what gave his team the edge over the three day qualifying event. “Me and Fred and Don have all played at a high level and Bill is an excellent curler as well.”

Nichol had a longer

road to the qualifier, after losing the initial meeting with Shyptika at 11-2.

His team followed up with three consecutive wins that put him in the second qualifier draw against Ralph Will, and his team came out with their fourth win to clinch the spot.

The Nelson-based rink headed to the Seniors Provincial Curling Championships includes: (L-R) Bill King, Don Freschi, Fred Thomson and Tom Shypitka. Barry Coulter photo BARRY COULTER Cranbrook Townsman

Cranbrook skip Tom Shypitka and his team have won the right to represent the Kootenay region at the provincial senior tournament in Trail in February.

Shypitka skipped a team comprised of Nelson’s Fred Thomson, Fruitvale’s Don Freschi and Trail’s Bill King.

Joining Shypitka in representing the

Kootenays is another team skipped by Myron Nichol, who represents the Castlegar Curling Club, which captured the second available qualifier spot.

Along with the men, two women’s teams battled it out for a single spot to the women’s provincial event, with Teresa Hiram and her team winning two out of three draws to earn the qualifier.

Shypitka beat Nichol 11-2 in their first draw, and followed

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They would love to find a home together, and will make great companions.

Call Norm or Lev This custom designed home on just over an acre is sure to turn a few heads. Kindly looked after and meticulously maintained, this 4 bedroom home offers wood detailing, generous room sizes and a warm feeling throughout. The park-like yard is as impressive as the house, surrounded by mature forest. Exceptional quality, exceptional value, do not let this one slip away.

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9 month old brother and sister, both are a little shy at first but warm up with attention and affection.

He’s a young dog, we think a Pug – Sharpei cross. He’s only 30 lbs, and gets along with other dogs and all people. He is looking for a forever home where his folks are home most of the time or can take him out with them. Read more on kaap.ca, and come and meet him in Castlegar!

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Set at the end of a very quiet road south of Kaslo, with more than 300’ of lake frontage, this property offers stunning views of the snow capped Purcell Mountains across Kootenay Lake. Spotless 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with huge deck and more. MLS K216441

Stunning home w/ bright, open main floor with 2 sun decks, and large kitchen with SS appliances is south facing overlooking Kootenay Lake. Offering a .51 acre lot, beautifully landscaped, insulated 2 car garage, and an in-law suite. Bonus waterfront access to the beach. MLS K216624

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Fantastic views are yours from this 5 bedroom, conveniently located home. Tastefully remodeled and well maintained. Spacious open floor plan, gorgeous kitchen includes incredible island, walnut flooring, fenced yard & much more! MLS K215781

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You could not replace this home for this price.

2 flat fenced acres with a 4 bedroom 4 bath custom luxury home plus triple garage & guest suite. Truly Breathtaking! MLS K217377

Craftsman built, 2,700+ sqft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 7.1 flat, treed acres steps from the Little Slocan River; endless hiking, biking, & recreational opportunities; walking distance from Vallican Whole. www.thepropertylab.com MLS K216535

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This classic Uphill home awaits you! 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, oak floors on the main floor AND upstairs. Other features include a sunroom, a dry and partially developed basement, garage and 75’ lot. MLS K213788

This 3 bedroom 3 bath updated home has a lot to offer with private yard in a forested setting, large heated workshop, separate 24’x40’ garage and a mostly covered wraparound deck conveniently located in South Slocan. MLS K217467

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Fabulous 4 bedroom 4 bath family home located on close to an acre across from desirable Bonnington Park. Potential for a secondary suite. MLS K217021 Call Christine $659,000

Upper Fairview, spectacular views, wood burning fireplace, built in eating nook, main floor laundry, & newer furnace.

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Our success, your support keeps us ‘Giving back to the Community’. If you are considering Buying or Selling, trust your business to us!

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Author Deryn Collier’s debut novel, Confined Space, seems like the quintessential Kootenay mystery thriller.

Its characters are a guileless blend of red meat rural folk and green-blooded gardeners, often one in the same. They are polite, selfeffacing, and unassuming, even when committing grisly acts of murder and sabotage. They drink local beer, discuss endlessly about entering farmers’ markets, can easily walk from their homes, to the murder scene, and then back home again, while only crossing two city blocks.

If the setting seems close

to home, that’s because it should. Deryn Collier, a local Nelsonite, has cherrypicked the best, weirdest, and darkest parts of the Kootenays, and combined them to form the fictional town of Kootenay Landing.

This is a great little tale about murder, small towns, breweries, unspoken love, and the importance of letting your loved ones know that you’re working late in case somebody should choose to drown you in highly acidic caustic solution (page 4 spoiler alert!)

After many years of mystery novel skepticism, Confined Space was a joy to read. Our hero, Bern Fortin is no hard-boiled detective, but a rookie BC coroner,

whose usual clients are not the femme fatales or robbed millionaires, but expired octogenarians. Our heroine is no helpless heiress, but an obsessive-compulsive workplace safety regulator. They are damaged and finely-wrought humans, making most of the right choices while concurrently making most of the wrong ones.

At one point in Confined Space, one of the characters looks across the first season of growth of their summer garden and finds it “flawed, riotous, and complete.” I can’t think of a better way to describe the tumultuous events in this novel that tear apart a small town, pit neighbours

against each other, thrust soul mates together, and cause a whole town to question itself about the cost of success.

Though the main story arc of the novel wraps up, make sure to keep an eye out for Deryn Collier’s next outing. Something in the final few lines makes me think there’s more to come.

And I can’t wait.

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103.5 The Bridge Afternoon Drive Host Believe it or not, there was a time before wearing plaid, large plastic framed glasses, listening to vinyl, and wearing skinny jeans with suspenders didn't garner you the name "hipster." Those were simpler, quaint times when labels actually meant something. Being a "hipster" meant being alienated from established social groups and activities. A true hipster was different than the norm and was often misheard.

These days, the most ironic thing is that so many people are trying desperately to be a hipster and they’re missing the point of the whole hipster movement. They were SUPPOSED to storm the government halls and bring the corporate world crumbling to its knees, but nooooo! They just had to blow dry their hair a bit longer and pick out one of their many stylish outfits; most likely a sharp looking vest with pin-stripes. The girls had to wear those undeniably sexy tight pants that seem impossible to put on and even more impossible to take off in the heat of the moment, but let's be real, hipsters don't have sex. Can't you see? We've lost the point!

If you're reading this and are angry, thinking to yourself "Hey Dustin (who's probably wearing that sharp looking thrift store vest that he got for 8.97), I take offense to that! I'm a hipster!"

Don't worry... You're not a hipster.

A true hipster doesn't call oneself a hipster.

It's now officially my mandate to start a clean slate of the hipster movement so we can build from the ground up. This is square one and there's only one way to start it - with the music. If you listen to these songs, you'll be well on your way to becoming a hipster. I should note, these are all fantastic bands, and I love each and every one of them (like a filthy hipster).

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Pixies – "Where Is My Mind?"

The Pixies. Where do I begin?

They weren't cool in the '80s, but if you liked them then, you were on to something. You liked them before they were cool, and that's a hipster point awarded.

They should be in anyone's music library even if you're not a hipster (because you're totally not).

Wilco– "Jesus, Etc." Fun fact about Wilco's seminal album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot": it's the first album to be awarded a perfect rating according to Pitchfork.com - this may not mean anything to you, but Pitchfork is an online publication that is run solely by hipsters who use three syllable words to describe their musical taste. It could be touted as "hipster HQ." So yes, Wilco is hipster, and this is a bitchin' song.

LCD Soundsystem – "Someone Great" Led by James Murphy, LCD went out on a high and quit making music before they got saturated, which is a very admirable and fresh thing to do in music these days. A great hipster move. Murphy is kind of a godfather among modern music, and if you see his name attached to any artist, you know that song's going to be tight.

Modest Mouse – "The World At Large" Modest Mouse at times can be the most uplifting band you'll ever hear, other times they can really make you think about all the stupid things you've done.

They make you think, and that awards them a hipster point.

Built to Spill – "Car" When their critically lauded album "There's Nothing Wrong With Love" came out in '94, it was a different sound to what was blasting out of speakers all around the world grunge. It's rather brave of a band to do something original, and stick to their guns. These guys are still doing it, so boom! Hipsters.

The Shins – "New Slang" In the movie Garden State, Zack Braff asks Natalie Portman what she’s listening to. She says “The Shins” and claims "you gotta hear this song, it will change your life. I swear." She's absolutely right. The calming sounds of this song will do just that. Say it with me, "The Shins — they'll change your life."

Bright Eyes – "Lua" Oh, Bright Eyes. In some circles, the mere mention of this band will have you titled as an emotional sod. Those circles are forgetting that Bright Eyes are comprised of musical geniuses, and make songs with

so much sincerity dropping throughout them.

Pavement– "Range Life" Pavement was THE hipster band of the 90's. They never really made it big, except for their much publicized feud between with Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins. I think if you can insult Corgan in a song (like this one), then you're one hell of a band.

Neutral Milk Hotel – "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" Okay, just the name of this band alone earns them any hipster point available. Only releasing two albums, frontman Jeff Mangum dissembled the band and drifted into obscurity playing shows sporadically through the years.

With the knowledge of this band never getting back together, it adds loads of hipster cred. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and it deserves a listen.

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iane Walters will never forget her first pottery class.

The owner of eARTh Community Clay Studios was 15 when her father signed both she and himself up for the lessons.

“It changed my life,” Walters recalls. “I had a very troubled adolescence; I was hardly making it through high school and here was this thing, this clay, that I could control.”

Leaning to shape the clay next to her father, a jewelry maker who dabbled in many art forms but had never used a pottery wheel, she noticed she was better at it than him. She’d found her gift.

At school, where Walters was on the verge of failing most her classes, her Grade 10 art teacher offered her a bag of clay and a book by the American potter M.C. Richards and told her if she read the book, made something out of the clay and wrote about the experience in a journal, she’d pass the class.

So, that’s what she did. Sitting at home in her backyard, she made several attempts at coil pots that all fell apart.

“It felt like a metaphor for my life,” she says. “I knew then that I had to start learning something or I wasn’t going to go anywhere in life.”

She wanted to know everything about clay, from the minerals that make up the raw material to the exact chemistry of the glazes she put on the finished products.

“Clay is one of the most amazing elements on Earth; it’s what holds everything together,” she says.

“When we work way clay we’re using pressure and heat, making a vessel that will turn into the equivalent of shale rock after we fire it.

“It’s the same process used by the earth to make mountains, but we do in a few hours what it takes the earth 50,000 years to do.”

After high school, Walters travelled the world and visited local potters everywhere she went.

She developed her own clay skills working for six years as an apprentice under M.C. Richards, the potter whose book her high school art teacher assigned her.

She moved to Nelson in the early 90s with a desire to become a teacher herself. She worked at the Waldorf school for 15 years, then got her Masters degree in education, and now she teaches earth sciences at at Self Design high.

In 2006 she turned her basement into a teaching studio where she offers clay wheel, sculpting and tile making classes for all ages.

She starts every class with a little science about how the clay works — sharing the facts that have fascinated her since her teens.

“There’s some required reading with every class,” she says with a smile.

With only room for about six students in the studio, the intimate setting has fostered many new friendships. At the end of each session, she sets up the studio like a gallery and invites the students from all the classes to display their new creations. Afterward everybody gets together for a potluck.

“We’re doing more than creating cups and bowls here — we’re creating community,” Walters says.

Look for “eARTh Community Clay Studios” on Facebook for information about future classes.

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Nelson literary agency publishes KLC anthology Julia Gillmor {vurb} contributor

You’ve probably never heard of the Mint Literary Agency in Nelson.

It’s a small, under publicized company on Baker Street that has been helping Kootenay and other Canadian authors seek publication for the last seven years.

Its client base of more than 20 writers includes Anne DeGrace, Cyndi SandEveland, Jennifer Craig, Vivien Bowers, Antonia Banyard and Holley Rubinsky.

Morty Mint, Grand Poobah of said agency moved to the Nelson area after a 46-year career in the publishing industry.

A chance encounter with Anne DeGrace at the Nelson Public Library quickly introduced him to the talent in the area.

It’s fair to say that when it comes to publishing, Morty Mint knows his stuff.

After graduating from university but failing the dental entrance exam at the University of Montreal, Mint took work in Toronto as a deli truck driver for Shopsy’s. He quickly found work as a sales rep for Collier-Macmillan Canada. After that, things skyrocketed. Career highlights include Vice President of Collins Canada,

President of Penguin Canada and President and CEO of Penguin USA with plenty of notable stopping points in between.

“I’ve been doing this a long time and what most writers don’t realize is that knocking on a publisher’s door ain’t the way to sell your book. Authors submit without knowing the ins and outs, not securing advances and the royalty rights don’t reflect the industry standard,” says Mint.

As an agent, Mint represents and looks after writers best interests.

Inspired by the vibrant Kootenay writing community, Mint became an advocate for the literary arts and a member of the Cultural Development Committee. His first project was working with the City of Nelson on the Hockey Day in Canada book.

“It’s a beautiful book that bridges culture and sport,” he describes.

He then shone his light on the Kootenay Literary Competition.

“I’m jazzed about the KLC because I’m jazzed about the literary arts. Being involved with people who write and have a passion for it, that excites me,” says Mint. The initial focus of KLC was Nelson and area, but over the last three years the competition has broadened beyond the immediate community.

“This year’s competition and it’s partnership with College of the Rockies and Selkirk College has elevated KLC’s profile. We’ve had 93 submissions from writers all over the Kootenays with a strong showing from the East.”

KLC has been working with Kootenay authors and high schools to bring the literary arts to the youth, which Mint sees as the single greatest growth potential in the area.

“I would like to bring in more youth and get them involved in writing more seriously. KLC can offer them that kind of encouragement and promotion,” he says. Part of that promotion is Revolution, an anthology of the 2012 KLC winners work. Published by Mint Literary Agency, it’s being picked up by local bookstores and one of the major library suppliers that will sell the anthology into the schools in the area. There is also an ebook scheduled for release.

“The anthology gives the winners of KLC recognition from the writing community. It also offers credibility to emerging and youth writers,” he says.

KLC is a division of the Kootenay Writers Society, one of the vehicles expanding awareness and potential of the literary arts in the Kootenays.

“There are a great many more writers in the Koots then are realized and known about,” says Mint. “We’re hoping to change that.”

The KLC awards will be held on January 18 at the Prestige. Winners will be reading from their work. The anthology will be available for purchase.

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Highlights from the open stage Estevan Artmin Artmin Productions

“How does the Open Stage work,” I’m often asked. The Open Stage is an opportunity for anyone who would like to make a public presentation of their songwriting or music and provides a platform from which to do this.

There is a sign up sheet available for those who wish to participate and although I generally try to follow the first come first serve rule, I do reserve the right to sieze the moment to facilitate a free-flowing energy-building show.

This being said, these events are also meant to be an opportunity for anyone in the community to come and enjoy some live music for little expense as no door fee is charged, although donations or tips are gratefully excepted.

The Royal Open Stage did not happen last week due to a 10-day closure, but is now presenting the Wednesday Open Stage again.

Three members of the local band What Now showed up at the Dam Inn on Thursday to participate. Brian Rosen (front man), Rob Funk (drummer), Ben Eurby (sax and keyboard). Rob and Brian traded off on bass and drums for several sets and Ben gave us some nice breaks on the saxaphone. Arlo Bergstrom and Bert Kniss from Fruitvale were also there and featured guitar and harmonica for one of the sets. Trisha Elliott a member of the all girl punk rock band “Cheddar Bunnies,” got the crowd going with her bass and no-nonsense but often humorous lyrics.

Balfour Beach Inn on Friday saw quite an array of talent as well. Kenton Holuboff and his friend Kevin came from Castlegar to rock the house. Dan Perault and Rick Klassen did a few of Dan’s originals on guitar and mandolin. A set that stood out for me was Grant Sutherland on guitar with Steve Garth at the keyboard (both members of Sunshine Drive) backed by Dennis Mcleod on bass and Gary “Glitter” on the drums.

I encourage anyone who enjoys live music to check out these events when they come to your community. Go to artminproductions.com for an up-to-date schedule.

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he first round of Nelson Play Readings is drawing to a close with the final scheduled reading set for January 25.

12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose promises to end the series on a strong note, as the popular script has been re-produced all over the world as well as adapted into several feature films. The most famous of these adaptations was the 1957 version directed by Sidney Lumet which starred Henry Fonda.

12 Angry Men famously tells the story of twelve jurors deliberating over the outcome of a trial.

While eleven of the jurors are convinced that the defendant is guilty,

one juror is not in agreement. The play centers around this juror’s attempts to sway the deeply held prejudices and intractable personalities of his fellow jurors. Raising questions of the nature of justice and the reliability of human judgement, 12 Angry Men is a timeless classic that continues to resonate today.

“The series has been so successful that we have definite plans to carry it on,” says Richard Rowberry of The Nelson Theatre Company. “We’ve raised several hundred dollars for charity, and have been happy to host some great evenings of theatre. We will be scheduling more readings in the near future — but 12 Angry Men will be the last one in this

particular cycle.”

The reading is directed by Bessie Wapp and will feature a veritable who’s-who of local readers; Phil Sarsons, Richard Rowberry, Michael Graham, Brian d’Eon, Stephen Fowler, Michael Pearce, Ray Stothers, Bradley Roulston, Roger Ley, Mackenzie Hope, Geoff Burns, and Timothy Jackson will all be participating.

12 Angry Men takes place at 8 p.m. at the Church Hall (corner of Kootenay and Victoria). Tickets are $12, and are available at the door only. Proceeds will benefit the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program. Seats are limited, and guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Invasive Plants in BC: Problems and Solutions There are many alien, or non-native plant species in the Kootenays, but why should you be concerned? Isn’t it just part of the natural process?

Touchstones Nelson is pleased to welcome Ken Marr, Curator of Botany from the Royal BC Museum, for an engaging presentation about the impact of non-native and invasive plant species in BC. The presentation, on Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m., will look at how they arrive, how they affect indigenous ecosystems and human communities, and what can be done to reduce their negative impacts.

Ken Marr has a PHD from UBC, and a Masters degree from the University of Hawaii. He has conducted research in Russia, Alaska, China and throughout BC. Admission is $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

The presentation is held in conjunction with the Aliens Among Us exhibit, which will run until Sunday, Feb 24.

The exhibit and this presentation are supported by the Royal BC Museum and BC Hydro. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History is located at 502 Vernon Street, for information call 250-352-9813.

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Kootenay teen band makes contest top 10 Craig Lindsay Black Press

Castlegar band Roy Has Fire has made it into the top 10 of an online B.C. best of the bands contest.

The alt-rockers were chosen by judges out of several dozen B.C. bands for the contest based on the submission of a couple of original songs.

The band consists of Oliver Bean on guitar, James Villa on guitar and vocals, Derek Monsen on drums and Mateo Villa on bass guitar and vocals. Monsen and Mateo attend Stanley Humphries Secondary, while James goes to Mount Sentinel Secondary. Bean, who also teaches guitar at Supercat Studios, graduated from Mount Sentinel last year.

“It’s hosted by Youthink Magazine and it’s called BC’s Best Teen Band contest,” said Bean. “We thought it was a perfect contest for us. All the other contests we were too old or too young or there was something that didn’t work. With this one, we gave it a shot and now we’re in the top 10.”

“They hosted try-outs online and around 5060 bands tried out,” explained Monsen. “We had to send in a video and two recorded songs.”

“A panel of professionals picked out the top 10 and we made it,” said James. “Now from online voting - from people in the community, your fans and all that - that’s how they’re deciding the top three. The top three get cash prizes, a recording session and get to play a big concert in Vancouver.”

To help out these young rockers, go toyouthink.ca/band-contest-2013 and vote away. You can also go to Roy Has Fire’s Facebook site and follow the link there.

Roy Has Fire has been together as a band for three years and has played at several shows around the West Kootenays but admit the con-

test is the most exciting event they’ve been involved with so far.

“It’s been going great,” said James. “We’ve had lots of shows in the community. We’ve played shows at multiple Relays for Life, Castlegar Sunfest, parties for people.”

The band says they’re not strictly a rock band or strictly an alt band.

“It’s kind of hard to describe it all,” said Bean.

“There’s a bit of jazz influence. We’re all fond of swing. There’s some classic rock in there and some old punk in the sound.”

“You can’t really pin us down to one sound,” said James.

At shows, the band alternates between cover songs and originals.

“Recently, we’ve been writing lots of originals and recording lots of originals ourselves,” said James, “trying to get ourselves out there.”

The band hopes doing well in the online contest will ‘get them out there.’

“We all really enjoy making music and we would like to make it a career,” said Monsen.

“We’re really trying to take off right now,” said James. “We’re also doing this as a way of representing the Kootenays. We’re the only band in the contest from the Kootenays. All the other bands are coming from places like Vancouver.”

The band members emphasize that it’s really important for everyone to get out and vote.

“You can vote once a day,” said Bean, who admits the sign-up process can be cumbersome. “But once you get signed in, you can log in every day with your email and vote.”

The voting ends on February 18. Once the public decides on the top three, those bands will play in Vancouver, where the ultimate winner will be decided.

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The local favourite winter beer that has been a seasonal staple since it was first introduced by the Nelson Brewing Company is Faceplant.

We’ve fielded one question this year more then any other: “did you change the recipe this year, it just seems to taste even better?”

Our research has proven conclusively that the enjoyment of Faceplant increases with each fallen foot of fresh powder, but availability may decrease!

It’s the perfect winter activity companion, a deep darker ale with a clean finish, one is often never enough, and nothing tips off a powder day at Whitewater better than a fresh pitcher of the Kootenays true winter favourite.

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Howe Sound from Squamish brews Father Johns Winter Ale. When we opened the bottle and enjoyed this great brew, we immediately had thoughts of Christmas. That would largely be due to the strong nutmeg flavours that are quite present.

It’s a perfect beer for sharing (the large 1L bottle encourages this) and well worth a try. You may find your self wanting to enjoy the flavours of the season all winter long. Try it with aged cheeses or desert.

Lastly this week we sampled Trees Brewing from Kelowna’s Vertical Winter Ale. If your a bit of a vanilla addict and find yourself huffing vanilla beans from a paper bag, this options for you. It’s lighter in body and has some interesting spicing.

One of our tasters mentioned that a good food pairing would be spice cake with white icing.

Hit up any of the Cold Beer an Wine stores in the area or any government liquor store and have a browse through the craft section and discover a new or old favourite for that next great winter adventure!

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Add a little crumbled feta as garnish and it looks (and tastes!) like something you’d order at a restaurant. Perfect for a quick meal or when you don’t feel like cooking.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chipped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and dried chili flakes 1 teaspoon of each dried dill and ground pepper 1 12-oz can crushed tomatoes 2 cups water (or soup stock if you have it on hand) 1 tablespoon honey 2 fresh tomatoes, diced Optional: Feta and/or fresh parsley for garnish, plus extra ground pepper

What to do: In a large pot heat oil, add onion and saute until translucent, about one minute. Add garlic and spices, saute another minute or so.

Pour in canned tomatoes, water and honey. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

Add fresh tomatoes. Cook five minutes more.

Serve hot, adding optional garnish to the individual bowls before eating.

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Shine your shoes and pick out your party dress because this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition Award’s Ceremony and Celebration is going to be lit-tastic. Come to the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. for the award presentation, readings from the winners, and a chance to mix and mingle with Kootenay authors. There are some highlights you don’t want to miss, including host Lucas Myers, special guest Sheri-D Wilson and more.

Theatre

Allegro Dance Theatre invites you to attend a presentation of Classical Dance, Music and Theatre with special guest performers on Saturday, January 19, 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students, available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

The Nelson Play Reading Series continues on January 25 with a reading of 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, directed by Bessie Wapp. Readings are at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay Street, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.

Ballet Jörgen Canada presents Swan Lake at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, January 31 at 8 p.m. Artistic director Bengt Jörgen has revised the classical and dramatic Swan Lake, adding a hint of Canadian heritage, as is often a sign of his work. Tickets are sold out.

Comedy

Four international headlining comedians have come together to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night. Arj Barker (Dave from the HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords), Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn, Edinburgh nominee Pete Johansson and Craig Campbell will be at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, January 29. Tickets are $30 or $15 for students, available through the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Visual Art

Rescue – My Landscape, a mixed media installation by Calgary-based artist Lylian Klimek is at Oxygen Art Centre until February 9. Admission is free.

Oxygen Art Centre, located at 320

Allegro Dance Theatre invites you to attend a presentation of Classical Dance, Music and Theatre with special guest performers.

Saturday, January 19 at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre.

Vernon Street (alley entrance), is open Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Film

FLIKS hosts a screening of Chasing Ice at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. In Chasing Ice, photographer James Balog deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers. This screening is a fundraiser for the West Kootenay Eco Society. There will be a panel after the film to discuss the issues. Admission for this special event is $20.

Eleos Centre Ministries presents a screening of The Pink Room on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m at the Nelson Covenant Church, 702 Stanley Street.

The film is about girls in Cambodia who were victims of sex slavery. The public event is a fundraiser for Kone Kmeng, a Cambodia-based charity that is working to end human trafficking and sex slavery in that country.

The Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Project is proud to host a screening of The Clean Bin Project. The film screening will take place on Monday, January 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Admission is free and snacks will be provided.

Music

The Raygun Cowboys from Edmonton play The Royal on Friday, January 18.

This five-piece Psychobilly rock ‘n roll band will keep you on the dance floor from the first to last song. Doors open 8 p.m. and the show starts around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at The Royal, Urban Legends and liveattheroyal.com.

Vancouver-based DJ Dubconscious will bring his reggae and dancehall beats to Spiritbar on Friday, January 18. Nelson’s Mama Sa will open the night. Come warm it up on this cold winter night with some spicy reggae styles. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.

On Saturday January 19, noon to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens with gypsy music on accordion with Charles-Antoine Frandelion. Patrick Bonin of band The Citizens brings a mix of world and folk on guitar with original soulful lyrics.

Last act, Brian Rosen with Rob Funk of the ever popular WhatNow band bring conscious and uplifting harmonies.

The Love and Light tour stops at Spiritbar Saturday, January 19. Comprised of the musical talents of Matt Madonna and Ryan Anderson, Love and Light hails from the high desert region of the Reno/ Tahoe Basin. Creating music that will touch your heart and elevate your soul, the duo’s primary focus is the uplifting of people across the world through pure

intention, melodic synth lines, complex chord structure, intricate rhythms, and funky, chunky bass lines. Visit the Hume Hotel for ticket info. Doors open at 10 p.m.

The LV Rogers Grad Class of 2013 bottle drive SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 starting at 10:00am. If you have bottles you would like to donate or for more information call (250) 551-1777

The Royal hosts a free night of local music on Saturday, January 19 with punk rockers, Thus Far and local rock band, Dealer, as well as a few other special guests. Doors at 8 p.m.

Electric Wednesdays with Estevan at The Royal on January 23. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Starts 8:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Jen Hajj is on tour from San Diego, California and will be making a stop in Nelson on Wednesday, January 23 at Expressions, 554 Ward Street. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door or in advance by calling 250-354-3910.

Zion I is a hip hop duo from Oakland, California, consisting of producer/DJ Amplive and MC Zumbi. They’re known for futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and positive and socially conscious lyrics. They come to Spiritbar on Thursday, January 24. Doors at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel or $20 at the door. Shows sold out all three times Zion I has come to Nelson.

Chili Tom and Kori K come to Spiritbar on Friday, January 25. Doors at 10 p.m.

Ticket details at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents Prince Edward and the Islands on Friday, January 25. This is a local crew set to keep you dancing and smiling with their mix of old and new cover tunes. This night will also feature music from the Charlie Jacobson Band, Cosmic Palace and Andrew Parkhouse.

Tickets are $5 to $10 sliding scale at the door. Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts at about 9 p.m.

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Allison Girvan on January 26, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Joining her on stage will be pianist Christoph

Martens, upright bassist Mark Spielman and violinist Don Macdonald. Tickets $24 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, available at the theatre box office.

UK turntablists JFB comes to Spiritbar on Saturday, January 26. Bryx will open the show. Doors at 10 p.m. First 100 tickets $15, and the rest will be $20, available at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra on Thursday, January 31. Emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting young multi-genre roots band, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra’s faithful underground following has expanded to national awareness and has seen them playing festivals and stages across Canada and the US. Tofu Stravinsky will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com Longwalkshortdock plays Spiritbar with Rim Visuals on Friday, February 1. Longwalkshortdock performs live PA with live vocals, synthesizers, drum machines, guitar, effects, toys, computers and even some of his own strobes and lighting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Annual General Meeting Feb 18th 4:30pm Sports Council meeting room

At the Pub

Rock 'n' Roll bingo at Mike's Pub on Tuesdays, January 22 and 29. Bring your pals, your dabber and your good luck troll. January's bingo card sales go to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night.

Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

Fridays at Finley’s: After work and all request DJ to follow. Free cover.

Saturdays at Finley’s: All request DJ and free cover.

Sundays at Finley’s: Football with karaoke at 9 p.m.