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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 from alfalfa leaves,� he says. “We had a garden arden and also bought vegetabless from the DoukABOVE —Even hobors who camee in horse horse-driven driven before World War II, wagons.�

Canadians Eight-year-old Sylvia Hardy gets a video signed by DCP (blue hoodie) as TravisJapanese Rice looks on.

The snowboarding superstars were at Tagami, now 85, was born at Yosh Tagami Tribute board shop in Nelson on Wednesday night to greet fans as the 16 bestlike snowboarders on earth get set for the Red Bull Ultra Genoa Lodge.

Bay on Vancouver Island Natural which is set to go off at Baldface were ďŹ ngerprinted Bob Hall photo and raised at Paldi, a sawmill and photographed year’s massive event the ing,â€? says Gigi RĂźf from Austria, community near Duncan.

He knownforasidentity TOM HARDY cards Red Bull Ultra Natural. who returns for the event’s second had four brothers and two Nelson Star Correspondent whenof theyyear. turned Between the holding period “It’s16.going to be a little bit of sisters. Their father Jirosaku, a RIGHT — Thou“If the mountain will not come Febuary 15 to 20 at Baldface Lodge, survival millwright, was injured in a fall sands of internees of the fittest.� to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to 16 of the world’s top snowboarders it will, challenging the and unable to work, so the sons were sent to Indeed Slocan the mountain,� is an ancient phrase will battle it out on the chosen best athletes to bring all the day, sport’s began logging as teenagers.

Cityplatwhereimaginative they en- verve they can in freeride, mightily understood by snowboard- navigating the 80-plus wooden livingand big-air maneuvers. ing’s advance guards who descended forms of a unique mile-longdured courseprimitive slope style continues to mountainside into Tribute Boardshop in Nelson on Story conditions. constructed on a steep Story continues to Page 3 Wednesday night for an autograph ‘Tagami’ north of on Nelson.

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Blewett residents have rejected taking part in an official community plan being developed for Area E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay by a two-to-one margin.

Results of a mail-in plebiscite released Tuesday showed 76 in favour of the plan and 157 against. The 233 responses represented a 34 per cent return rate. “The people of Blewett have spoken and Blewett and Highway 6 will be excluded from the plan area,� Area E director Ramona Faust said in a news release. “Those people that went door-to-door and canvassed the phones, although perhaps with imperfect information, have succeeded in bringing forward a community position and I will respect that. That’s grassroots.�

She added that the result means Blewett residents will not be consulted when major Story continues to ‘Plan’ on Page 4

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Continued from Page 1 At Tribute, Travis Rice — last year’s winner and co-designer of the course — was joined by Nicolas Müller, Pat Moore, David Carrier Porcheron, Terje Haakonsen, Mikey Rencz, Eero Niemela and other members of this big-hearted crew who happily autographed posters, shirts, boards, helmets, balloons, dvds and anything else the crowd of thrilled fans offered.

The more than 200 fans who came out to Nelson’s downtown Wednesday know how this event encapsulates the 50-odd years of this sport’s development presenting to the world its romantic freeriding spirit: the individual playing with abandon in the backcountry of the gods.

When you watch movies such as the recent The Art Of Flight — starring many of the riders that are in town this week — in places as wild as Alaska and Patagonia, you truly sense this sheer connection made between these riders and nature. There is the adrenaline and the awesome thrill, but over and above this there is a portrait of the elemental human being one with gravity, becoming pure matter, gliding sublimely with beauty, intent and massive danger.

This is why snowboarding becomes much more than a repertoire of magical tricks. Instead, it becomes the artistry of lifestyle, of connection with superior natural forces.

“Yes, nature gives me a lot that I can now live off as a professional… gives me that freedom and ability to make my own choices and go on an adventure,” Rüf told the Star.

So how is it that the Nelson area is hosting this world-class event?

“I think BC in general has a really good history with freeriding and powder riding… there are a lot of people who come through here,” said one of the sport’s elder statesmen Terje Haakonsen who was raised in Norway and who returns for this year’s competition and to Nelson for the forth time.

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“I think Nelson is very special,” added Rüf. “It’s a nice city connected to the mountains, with folks here who are enthusiastic about snowboarding as a sport. I think there is a good scene here with a lot of people that live and breathe the mountains. That just adds to it and I’m very happy it is happening here.”

Another vital connection is the legendary Craig Kelly who was associated with Baldface Lodge and who tragically died in an avalanche near Revelstoke in 2003.

The risks are high, yet it is the more competitively formatted events like half-pipe and Olympic contests that are pushing athletes to engage in riskier feats such as multiple flips.

The Red Bull Ultra Natural, while showcasing similar spectacular moves, does not lose sight of what are essentially creative priorities: planning your line of descent beforehand as you can, but ultimately subject to the intuitive artistic responses made in the moment, which for extreme sports is likened to a transcendental state.

And the course this year “is tuned up for the better,” according to Haakonsen.

“What I learned from last year is you

got to give 100 per cent on the first run, not to do an easy run and then try to get it on the second one.”

Sound mentoring advice that Rüf augments advising young riders who wish to go pro “to map it out, follow their nose and as long as you don’t have anybody tell you what to do you’re fine with your own decisions.”

Invited Riders for the 2013 Red Bull Ultra Natural are: Travis Rice, Gigi Rüf, Nicolas Müller, Lucas Debari, Kazuhiro Kokubo, Jake Blauvelt, David CarrierPorcheron, Eero Niemela, Terje Håkonsen, Mark McMorris, Pat Moore, Mikey Rencz, Torstein Horgmo, Bode Merrill, Jussi Oksanen and Bryan Fox. Fans can tune-in to NBC on March 30 at 10:30 a.m. to catch Red Bull Ultra Natural presented by Nike Snowboarding. The show airs as part of the Red Bull Signature Series, an action sports property featuring some of Red Bull’s top events including Dreamline, Wake Open and Rampage.

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Tramway society unveils plan for museum, but cash flow a hurdle SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

The Nelson Electric Tramway Society hopes developing a museum in its streetcar barn will help bring the society’s annual budget back into the black.

Society president Walt Laurie has been at the past two Nelson city council meetings looking for help with society’s cash flow problems.

He said flooding along the lakeshore last spring and summer caused $15,000 in damages to the streetcar tracks and the storage barn, plus about $7,500 in lost revenue because the streetcar couldn’t operate for two months at the peak of tourism season.

Some 720 feet of rail lines had to be raised up from below the water table and 42 rail ties replaced due to water damage. Additionally, a wooden walkway in the car barn became unstable and had to be replaced.

Eventually the streetcar was able to resume its route along the waterfront, and bring in $26,000 in revenues, but it still finished 2012 with a $10,000 deficit.

The society also has a long term debt of $48,000 owing to the City for expenses related to the original construction

Last year’s nasty spring weather caused major problems for the tramway society’s waterfront tracks, forcing costly repairs and impacting revenues.

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of the streetcar barn in 1991.

At the January 21 committee of the whole meeting, Laurie suggested the City could relieve some of that outstanding debt.

He returned to the February 4 regular meeting with the museum proposal, as a way the society could generate additional revenue.

The museum would be housed inside the streetcar barn, situated between the Lakeside playing fields and tennis courts, and would feature photos, old schematics, maps and artifacts related to the history of streetcars in Nelson.

The society plans to apply for grants to cover the cost of operating the museum,

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Because the streetcar barn is on city property, council’s permission was required for the society to alter it. Councillors unanimously supported a motion to allow the tramway society to go ahead with its plan to build the museum, however there was no formal discussion around debt relief.

Councillor Donna Macdonald had her doubts about how much additional revenue the museum would generate.

“I don’t think it’s going to be enough to cover it,” she said, referring to the society’s recent operating deficit.

She suggested the council liaison for the tramway soci-

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The former manager of Kokanee Springs resort hopes to run for the BC Liberals this May in NelsonCreston. Greg Garbula is expected to be acclaimed as the party’s candidate at a nomination meeting Monday.

Garbula, 53, who lives in Nelson and Crawford Bay, said in an interview he’s spent the last three months thinking about running. He left his position as general manager and vice-president of operations of the East Shore golf course last October.

“I took a few months off, and everyone kept saying ‘you should be doing this.’ I thought long and hard and here I am,” he says.

Garbula has served on different boards, but this is his

first crack at politics.

“As a manager and businessman I’ve always struggled with the amount of representation we’ve been getting, especially lately,” he said. “We’re not getting enough strengthened presence in Victoria. I think we’re being under-represented.

“We’re not talking to communities well enough. We’re not talking to the city councils and mayors, and helping their causes as well as we should.”

Garbula said he is one of many businesspeople who want to see more economic growth in the region.

“We’re not progressing to the potential of the region. How can we help with transportation, tourism, different areas that need to be pursued?”

Garbula has lived in Nel-

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son for about five years, although he and his wife still have a home in Crawford Bay. They have a son, 25, and two daughters, 17 and 15.

He spent 15 years with Kokanee Springs and 18 years before that at Canadian Pacific hotels in Banff, Jasper,

and Lake Louise.

“Hospitality is very much like politics,” he said. “You take care of your customers.

You listen and react and do what needs to be done.”

In the 2009 election, New Democrat Michelle Mungall easily defeated Liberal Josh Smienk, but Garbula predicts a closer race this time.

“I wouldn’t be standing here if I didn’t think so. I think a silent majority is looking to have a better economic community. If we can get those people to make their voices heard, I think we have a real good opportunity.”

Mungall will run again for the NDP while Sjeng Derkx will represent the Green Party.

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Continued from Page 1 changes to land use take place in the community, and subdivision and commercial and industrial development will go ahead without their formal input, “much as it has been in the past.”

The plebiscite was conducted over about six weeks in December and January after it became clear it was least popular in Blewett.

“This is not a victory for anyone,” said Sam Relkoff, an outspoken critic of both the plan and the plebiscite, who felt the process should have been abandoned following a survey in 2010. “Ramona’s approach is just dividing Area E into zones ... As far as I am concerned this plebiscite is illegal, as ballots should have been sent to every eligible resident in Area E.” Jim Demers, another opponent, was pleased residents opted to keep on as before. “And for me that means we’ll continue being good and respectful

“There is powerful opposition to change in some Blewett residents.”

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neighbours, without using regulation and bylaws as clubs to ensure goodwill,” he said.

However, he also hoped some lessons are learned from “this three-year, very expensive odyssey … Almost everyone I spoke with here felt like this plan was being imposed on us from outside our community.”

John Vanden Heuvel, who supported the plan, called the plebiscite result “unfortunate” but not surprising.

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“I have never been so disappointed with my community,” Lisa Cannady said on a Blewett Facebook forum. “I wish people would have been properly informed.”

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“This is why we don’t have free library access like the rest of the area.” (In 2010, Area E voted against paying increased taxation to access the Nelson library.)

Regional district staff are revising the official community plan map to take to the board this month.

The plan, minus Blewett, will head to a public hearing this spring to ensure requested changes in land use and language have been adopted. The revised document is available on the regional district’s website.

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hyllis Gautschi, the elder sister of Nelson’s Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, has died at 98.

She passed away January 24 of a heart attack, according to her daughter.

“She had a long happy life, starting with her wonderful childhood in Nelson,” Anne George said.

Gautschi was the sometimes forgotten elder sibling of Hampton Gray, Canada’s last Victoria Cross recipient, and their brother Jack, who was also killed during World War II. Several memorials to Hampton were unveiled in her absence because organizers either didn’t know where she was or weren’t aware that she existed.

Phyllis Wilma Gray was born December 3, 1914 in New Westminster to John (J.B.) and Wilhemina Gray.

Her father, a Boer War veteran, had a jewelry store on Baker Street in the 1930s and ‘40s where Ted Allen’s is today. Phyllis worked there in her youth.

She recalled packing a lunch and climbing Pulpit Rock on Saturdays with two sisters who lived nearby.

“One was sort of bossy,” she told the Star during her last visit to Nelson in 2010. “She would never let us have our lunch until we reached the top.”

She also remembered playing early-morning tennis on the old courts below the courthouse and taking swimming lessons from Paul Pittner — they would dive into the lake from aboard the ferry that crossed near where the orange bridge is now.

Phyllis studied nursing in New Westminster, then worked at the Trail-Tadan-

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OSPREY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION On a 2010 visit to Nelson, Phyllis Gautschi (right) visited the memorial dedicated to her brother, Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, outside the post office, which is also named after him. Gautschi died last month. She made Greg Nesteroff photo the trip with daughter Anne George (left).

ac hospital until marrying Cominco engineer Edouard Gautschi. In the meantime, her brothers enlisted. Jack signed up for the Royal Canadian Air Force at 18.

On February 27, 1942, while returning from a mission over Germany, he was killed when his Blenheim crashed over Doncaster, England. By then Hampton had qualified as a pilot for the British Fleet Air Arm and was in Africa piloting Hawker Hurricanes.

He later trained to fly the Corsair fighter. On August 9, 1945, with less than a week left in the war, he led an attack on a destroyer at Onagawa Bay, Japan.

Under heavy fire, he stayed on course and bombed the ship, which sank as his burning plane crashed. Of the 158 people who died that day, Hampton was the only Canadian.

“We thought the war

was over,” Phyllis remembered. “There was a feeling of relief: he’ll be coming home. It just didn’t happen.

A week later, we heard the news, which was a blow to everybody.”

A few months later, Gray was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. An emissary was sent from Ottawa to tell the family, but “news got out long before he got there. By the time he reached Nelson, the whole town knew.”

In February 1946, Phyllis accompanied her parents to receive the award from the Governor General, as well as the Distinguished Service Cross. Hampton was cited for “great valour” and “most inspiring leadership.”

Decades later, a monument was also erected in his memory at Onagawa.

Despite the honours and decorations, Gautschi said she never thought of her

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Phyllis’ parents were planning to move to Vancouver in 1949 when her father died suddenly. Her mother moved alone, and spent the rest of her life living with her sister.

Gautschi was the last of the family who lived in Nelson. Through her husband’s employment with Cominco, she also lived in Trail, Calgary, Montreal, and since 1970 in West Vancouver.

In addition to her parents and brothers, she was predeceased in 1999 by husband Ed, to whom she was married 59 years. She is survived by daughters Anne, Jane, and Marcia, four granddaughters and seven great grandchildren.

A funeral service is planned for tomorrow in West Vancouver.

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Editorial

Friday, February 15, 2013 Nelson Star

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

Polling the Politicians

What does council think about the dog debate?

In anticipation of the debate at council regarding the downtown dog bylaw, the Nelson Star sent out an email to the seven members of city council to see what they’re thinking.

We asked three questions: 1) Do you think the dog bylaw should be lifted for a trial basis this spring and summer?

2) Why do you feel this way?

3) What, if anything, would sway you to a different position?

All but Councillor Bob Adams responded. Here is what they had to say...

CANDACE BATYCKI

1) Yes. 2) I support the idea of a trial because then we will know if dog owners can actually be responsible and if it can work to have dogs downtown again. If it doesn’t work out, then we know we tried.

3) I will be curious about staff assessments of time and resources necessary to do the policy work to put the trial in place, enforce it, monitor effectiveness, report out, and update policies again the fall (not to mention the cost of doggy bag dispensers and bags which I’m not at all keen

on installing downtown from an aesthetic point of view). It’s not a small thing to pull off.

DONNA MACDONALD

DEB KOZAK

1) Yes. 2) This issue has triggered passionate debate off and on over the past few years and it eats up a lot of time. Members of the business community and citizens have stepped forward with some workable solutions and dog doo shovels in hand to ask for a change. I think it’s worth a try.

3) If there was no support from the business community and dog owners to make this a success, this change would not work.

JOHN DOOLEY

I am looking forward to the motion, the suggestions and debate, and a full staff report. Too early to take a position.

1) Undecided.

2) Baker Street is the heart of our community, so there’s a lot to consider — the interests of the business community and of the broader community. For example, we hear from dog owners who want to be downtown; we hear less often from seniors, children and others who are intimidated by dogs and like Baker Street the way it is.

So if we’re going to make a change, we have to be very thoughtful about what and how we change.

3) More information.

We need everyone at the table when we next discuss this, which is why I suggested to council that we have the police and business reps at the next discussion. We need to talk about enforcement ­— I’m not willing to commit taxpayers to additional bylaw enforcement costs (or to other significant staff costs), so I need to hear from the police about their capacity and from the businesses about how they will assist with education, enforcement, clean-up, etc. We need to explore what regulations need to be put in place (on-leash only; no dogs tied to

trees and parking meters; etc.). We need to identify real costs to the city (i.e., bag dispensers and bags; educational material; advertising). And we need to develop an assessment process so that at the end of the trial, we can evaluate how it worked, not only for businesses but also for our own community members.

PAULA KISS

1) Undecided.

2) I have been approached by many people who think dogs should be allowed (particularly for visitors), but by even more people who prefer the bylaw left as is.

3) Only two things would sway me to support increasing the range of dogs.

First, if I saw more responsible behaviour from local dog owners. That means — no more dogs loose in town, with no collars, no licenses or no owners in sight (which I see at least twice a week, currently). Responsible also means cleaning up after your dog, no matter where it takes a crap.

Nelson is the most feces littered place I have ever been in my life, worse than Brussels (which I swore never to visit again

because I was so disgusted with the quantity of feces there). Here in Nelson, visitors and locals all witness the thousands of piles of poo that are left behind on the BNR, our off leash dog park, sidewalks, boulevards and alleyways. Until I see an improvement on both these fronts, I think opening Baker Street will only result in more stray dogs and a troublesome expansion of toilet territory.

Second, I would also like someone to explain to me, convincingly, how dogs downtown will be a benefit and not a burden for business or tourism.

Sure, travellers with little ones that can be tucked under an arm or have excellent behaviour will be no problem. But what about a big, wet, poorly trained dog in a clothing store? Or a tightly packed gift shop with lots of valuable merchandise?

Or dogs that are left to wander the store on their own? It’s a real concern, especially when a young one chooses to mark its territory on the merchandise. Also, could I enter a restaurant and sit down for a meal or a drink with my dog in tow? What about if someone ties their dog to a parking meter and leaves it there to bark or entangle passersby? Who cleans up the crap... because trust me, it will be there. And who keeps it from getting tracked into stores? There is a pleasant prospect.

Businesses advocating for this change will need to address all these issues

and Nelson taxpayers (dog owners and nondog owners alike) will be covering the costs of installing bag dispensers keeping them stocked, disposing of litter, and the increased bylaw costs for resolving conflicts as a result of introducing a whole new species on our already crowded streets.

But, on the upside, this may decrease the quantity of “land mines” left on our other streets, sidewalks and trails, which is something I would love to see. Nelson, it’s up to you, I am your humble representative.

ROBIN CHERBO

I do not at this time feel I am ready to give a final yay or nay to any of these questions.

I have concerns and misgivings about allowing dogs back in the downtown core and as well as legal questions about liability for the City if this goes through and something unfortunate happens; i.e. a dog causing an injury to someone from the public?

When this comes before council again, I look forward to the debate and I will make my vote known at that time.

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Letters to the Editor

Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.

No place for dogs on Baker

I would like to make my thoughts known on the dogs on Baker issue as I will be unable to attend the upcoming city council meeting.

Dog owners need to be aware that dog ownership is personal and that in a communal setting (the busy downtown streets of Nelson) they are not appropriate. There is a sense of entitlement in our society that seems to inform people to just do what’s best for themselves and not consider others.

There is no question that turning back the clock to allow dogs will lead to cleanliness issues, incivility and

possibly worse. The business community sound bite that we are keeping people away lacks substance. How do we know it isn’t doing the opposite?

Also, I would like to note that the current bylaw has not been enforced as dogs roam at will and I even observed a bylaw officer chatting up some dog owners, saying never mind to the owners, certainly enabling them in the future and even letting them know that he hoped the law is changed. Is that what we pay his substantial wages for? How many tickets if any have been written?

Recently, I watched a

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90-year-old woman stand perplexed outside her car contemplating a layer of ice between her and the entrance to the store she was heading for. This woman needs all the help she can muster to bravely keep going and city council needs to consider her and other people’s needs in removing waste and hazard from the streets of which dogs certainly are one.

This collective of Nelson, with good reason, enacted the current bylaw and they should not back away from it but do the opposite and enforce it for the good of all.

Robert Read Nelson

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The Capitol Theatre presents: SLUGS. Once again, big bags of dog poop to the inconsiderate Rosemont dog owners who do not clean up after pets. The sidewalks of Rosemont and the Rosemont Park are disgusting. Your dog’s poop is your business, not someone else’s. Shame on you!

Slugs. To dog owners who can’t live without taking their mutt downtown or to community events.

No matter what you may happen to believe or how many kisses you give it, your dog is an animal and doesn’t belong there. Get yourself some human friends and stop living through your animal.

SLUGS. To all the dog owners I saw today who were all over Baker Street with their dogs off leash. And a huge hot ‘n steaming slugs to those owners who did not poop ‘n scoop! There were multiple droppings on both sidewalks. Just because the dog ban is being debated does not mean it has been lifted. I am all for dogs back on Baker, but it is owners like you who will ruin it for all of us. Until the law has changed please just stay off Baker Street with your dog. Yes, poo is natural and organic but it does not belong on concrete and if you disagree with this idea then maybe you shouldn’t be walking your pet there.

Please, show some respect for this town we all love so much.

HUGS. A huge hug to Trevor at Canada Post who diligently searched through the outgoing mail to find my unaddressed stamped cards and put them aside for me to address. So very much appreciated.

Hugs. To the coaches of my son’s Bantam house hockey team, ambulance attendants and wonderful comforting parents in the stands. Our son is well on the mend and very eager to get back to it. Thank you so much for the care, consideration, supportive thoughts and visits.

- Very proud hockey mom SLUGS. To the mother in a dark red Jeep, that cut me off in the mall parking lot and then got her very young son sitting in the front seat to finger me and drive off like a coward. Sad to know you’re a parent raising/teaching your child to act like that. You give all parents a bad image, including yourself. Karma will not be nice to you. - Sad you walk among us SLUGS. To the person who ran over and killed my friend’s little dog. You didn’t even stop to help a young mother deal with the trauma you have caused.

No. You left her there trying to control her threeyear-old son while more slugs drove past in a cloud of dust. Hitting a dog with your car is not a crime.

But, the total lack of human compassion displayed in front of Safeway on Nelson Avenue on February 12 is. I must ask all the people of Nelson to slow down your lives. What has happened to Kootenay time? As a community we owe this young family an apology.

With sympathy.

- Lost in disbelief HUGS. To my wife for the greatest Valentine’s gift ever... it was 15 years ago and every February 14th I never forget how our lives changed for the better because of your special delivery.

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.

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Letters to the Editor Nelson Business Association Ontario dog Former councillor changes tune on dogs owner not keen on lifting ban

MARGARET STACEY Special to the Nelson Star

I used to be a city councillor who didn’t want to let the dogs out downtown — for all the reasons some people have talked about recently. I remember years of stepping carefully in the city’s core.

However I have changed my mind in the last couple of years. I listened to the businesses on Baker Street, dog owners, the West Kootenay Kennel Club and the tourists. I listened to them long before the National Post splashed a story on its front page.

Just for the record, the Nelson Business Association did not demand the dogs be returned to downtown, but rather, city staff asked us to have a local meeting and survey the people who rent and own and work on Baker Street to see what they felt about

dogs and other issues. We presented those findings to council nearly a year ago and recommended a trial for the tourist season of 2012, based on a survey of 124 businesses, most of whom were okay with leashed dogs. The police chief figured he could easily manage a bylaw that required trained and restrained animals — and trained owners!

Then... nothing. Until now, as Councillor Deb Kozak has picked up the ball.

However, you will probably hear the same old stories from some councillors and some citizens about unleashed, scrapping, barking dogs and careless owners of yesteryear, about seizure and disposal of abandoned animals, about transients returning to Baker Street in greater numbers with large furry friends.

I think the climate has changed, with more aware-

ness regarding the place of dogs in the community.

That being said, some of our city’s canine owners could use a good template all the same. I was impressed with the comments

I think the problem is that we never managed our dog population very well, never laid out good standards, never enforced licensing... of the West Kootenay Kennel Club at our NBA focus meeting; they said there is an accreditation program that the Canadian Kennel Association can provide for local dogs: “The K9 Good Neighbour.” Pets receive a tag that says “I’m a good dog” after a training session. Encouraging all owners to take pride in their

animals would be a good exercise to enhance the whole community, rather than badly enforcing a restriction on seven blocks of the city.

I think the problem is that we never managed our dog population very well, never laid out good standards, never enforced licensing, and it’s time to start doing that right, not just by focusing on Baker Street, but by a positive community strategy that addresses careless behaviour on the unsightly waterfront dog walk, the upper city trails, and the rest of the city where dogs roam quite freely.

You can call me an optimist, but everyone can change their outlook, right?

Even city councillors.

Margaret Stacey is a former city councillor and now a member of the Nelson Business Association

As a frequent visitor to the Nelson area I follow the Nelson Star online and have read with interest the discussion around dogs downtown.

I for one (a dog owner) oppose dogs being in the downtown core. Unfortunately not all dogs are well trained and given any situation the best of dogs can become aggitated in traffic both vehicular and pedestrian.

There are plenty of places to walk your dogs other than downtown. As well I am certainly opposed to dogs running free. I have walked many times in the Blewett area and have had dogs run out barking and growling which is rather frightening, not safe for the dogs or drivers on the road.

Owners need to take full responsibility for their pets whether in town or out and use a little common sense and consideration of others.

You love your dog, but not everyone else does or has to, nor do you want a dog running at you whether on a leash or free. We stay downtown when we are visiting and love the downtown, minus the dogs please.

Janet Farrell Mount Pleasant, Ontario

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Letters to the Editor

Enbridge gathering only raises tensions EXTRA-EXTRAVAGANZA Two years ago I registered to speak at the Enbridge Gateway pipeline inquisition regarding communist China’s desire for Canada’s resources.

This year, on the morning of January 28, a bus load of Kootenay folk arrived in Kelowna to the prayers of song and dance with 40 or so Okanagan/Shuswap Indians with twice that many rallying outside the convention centre.

The inquisitors restricted public access to the public hearings for good reason; they are frightened. They know they are provoking serious unrest with western Canada’s non-treaty natives.

These Indians have the legal right to protect creation from wonton industrial destruction. They also have growing support from many Canadians of all races.

Canada’s Conservative government appears caught off guard by the united native resistance to Alberta’s efforts to pollute Earth.

After two years, when I finally get before the panel of three Canadians to read my ten minute opinion about a pipeline from Alberta to China, they cut off my microphone because my words inspired people to peaceful resolve against the global

cabal of fools that are confused by a peaceful planet.

Alberta’s dirty tar boom may have peaked. The tar must be 20 to 40 per cent discounted against benchmark Texas sweet crude. Current and near futures for natural gas and heavy tar oil stuck in the middle Canada, behind 60 or so Indian tribes ready to go the legal wall; combined with a native youth movement that idles less makes for sober second thought when Canadians consider a pipeline proposal that compromises political/ ecological sanity.

Tom Prior Nelson

Chicken headline did not reflect intent of letter Re: “Chickens pose no threat,” Letters, February 6 I did not say that “chickens pose no threat” (your headline) in my letter that you kindly published. I said that in my personal experience, they are a relatively lesser attractant and that burdening city staff was less appropriate than would it be to expect them to police fruit trees or compost.

I also pointed out the possible perception that a bear biologist might have an interest in getting to write a set of rigid and complicated

rules that would become part of that burden.

That is not the same thing and I do not want to be quoted inaccurately in the possible, but less likely case, that there is a chicken related bear incident one day.

We cannot predict and control everything, and furthermore I do not want to contribute to painting a world black or white, although I appreciate the need to help readers to quickly identify what they wish to read, or not.

Andre Piver Nelson

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Is it possible for Kootenay residents to generate enough energy to get away from tar sands and hydraulic fracking? West Kootenay EcoSociety invites you to join the conversation about regional energy self-reliance. Special guests from Omenica Solar, Revolution Biodiesel, Nelson Hydro, Selkirk College, Zero-Waste Consulting, and Kootenays for a Pipeline Free BC will make for a lively evening.

The conversation starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at Oso Negro Cafe.

Volunteer literacy tutor training is available on Friday, February 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Learning Place. Tutors work with adults and youth on reading, writing or language. A little bit of your time can change someone’s life. For more information about the tutoring program or volunteer training call Melissa at 250-825-4119 or Joan at 250352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal. org.

The Nelson and District Canadian Federation of University Women Club will meet at the New Grand Hotel for their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 11 a.m., Clare North will speak on “Environmental Initiatives at TECK-Cominco in Trail.”

Interested persons are welcome.

La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support group) meets the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Family Place, 312 Silica Street. The next meeting is February 18. Babysitting, snack, resources and warm welcome provided! Expectant mothers are especially encouraged to attend.

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.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednes-

days, 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.

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

The Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre.

Their current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags. Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack.

Join Walk in Peace, a silent circle walk beginning at Lakeside Park gates on Monday, February 18 and Thursday, February 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 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.

Ascension Lutheran Church will offer a free soup supper Wednesday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Rosemont elementary school. This replaces the free spaghetti dinner.

“BC Jobs Start Here,” a job fair to connect employers and job seekers, will be healed at Selkirk College in Castlegar (301 Frank Beinder Way) on Thursday, February 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Exhibitors at each fair include a range of employers, post-secondary institutions, industry associations and training authorities.

The Nelson Public Library cel-

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ebrates the history of its location with “Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Hotel Phair” on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Breast Cancer Support Meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at noon at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. For information call Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777.

The Kootenay Lake Family Network is having its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 28 at the Harrop Hall starting at 7 p.m. Interested community members are invited to attend to provide feedback and ideas for more community programming.

WORKSHOPS Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. The topic for Saturday, February 16 is “The Art of Fermentation.” Colleen Emery, master herbalist, will show how to apply this healthy and beneficial practice into your life.

The Physics of Fractal Consciousness is a workshop delving into contemporary physics in a way that captivates and engages any audience. Offered at the Nelson Visitors Centre on Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 or $40 for lowincome. For more information or to register: jperrelet@gmail.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.

The Friends of the Library present a new kind of book club: An Altered Book Workshop. On Tuesday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., unleash your inner art-

ist and transform an unwanted book into a new, personalized art journal. The workshop is a Library fundraiser at a cost of $69 for both sessions, with all materials included. For information or to register contact the Nelson Library at 250-352-6333.

Juggernaut Marketing Communications and Selkirk College have teamed up to offer businesses a rare opportunity to improve their return on investment with the introduction of the “7 Slices of Marketing Success Program” beginning February 22. This fun and educational opportunity has been developed specifically for businesses that are already established and looking for ways to improve their existing marketing and sales. The seven-week program runs Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, or to sign up call 250-352-6601 or go online at selkirk.ca/ce.

“Art Means Business” is a twoday instructional workshop for West Kootenay visual artists and craftspeople wishing to focus on the business side of running their practice. It will be held in Slocan City on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 with an optional personal consultation with the instructors by appointment on Friday, February 22 in Appledale to discuss your practice and specific goals. The course will be taught by Lou Lynn and Helen Sebelius, local experts in the field. Register at slocanvalleyarts.ca or by calling Jo Brown at 250-226-7792.

FUNDRAISERS L.V. Rogers secondary school students are running a penny drive to support Free the Children until the end of March. Every $25 raised will ensure one person has clean water for their lifetime.

Pennies can be dropped off at the LVR office. For information, contact Ms. Martin (tmartin@sd8. bc.ca/ 250-352-5538).

The Nelson Civic Theatre now has 250 seats installed. You can sponsor a seat for $250, which also gets your name on the do-

Outlet District Kootenanny Society

Kids Dance Classes

at the Harrop Hall with Dance Teacher & Choreographer Rosslyne Campen Three different age groups to suit your child(ren) best. Lessons in: footwork, timing, balance, and style, to classic as well as modern music genres.

Classes on Feb. 18th & 25th. Mar. 4th, 11th, 22nd & 29th For more info call 229-5370 or email kootenannyman@gmail.com

nor wall. Donations by cheque made out to the City of Nelson earmarked for Nelson Civic Theatre Seat Sale are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information see civictheatre.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Nelson and District Arts Council is in need of at least five new people willing to join the Board of Directors. The board is currently near the minimum number of board members required to operate under the Societies Act. If you feel that you have some time and the passion to keep the arts council alive, please contact Ron Robinson at: ron@ndac.ca.

Nelson and District Arts Council has just received from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance the information package regarding grant applications for the arts. You may access this information online or through NDAC. For info, phone Ron at 250-352-9898.

Nelson Knights of Columbus are accepting nominations for Nelson’s 2012 Citizen of the Year.

Nomination papers are available at City Hall, Sonja’s China Cabinet and Chamber of Commerce.

Deadline for nominations is February 28 at 4 p.m. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges. For information contact Bob Tremblay 250-825-9204.

Calling all artists! The Nelson Star is holding a Newspaper Art Contest for kids and adults. Create an art project out of previously read Nelson Star newspapers and submit a photo of your creation at nelsonstar.com/contests by March 27. Great prizes to be won.

Nelson and District Seniors Co-ordinating Society offers free income tax service, affordable home help services, seniors counseling and advocacy, information and referrals to community resources. For details, call the office at 250-352-6008 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

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Young women turned student activists head to UN KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND

“Come Play with us”

Nelson Star Reporter

Two young L.V. Rogers students are about to take their desire to make a difference to the next level.

Early next month, Maddy Murphy and Lara VonMaydell will attend the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

To raise funds for their trip and awareness for the One Billion Rising event held on Valentine’s Day, Murphy spent last Saturday outside Kootenay Coop. She told the Star violence against women and girls is a huge concern.

“There are a lot of problems with how we treat women in our society. I think it’s good to start making a change when you are young,” said the 15-year-old.

Having attended a Young Women Peace Making Camp led by Madelyn MacKay last summer, Murphy became aware of ways she could start being more proactive in the cause.

Her volunteerism has continued and this latest opportunity will take her ability to contribute to the next level.

Murphy and VonMaydell will learn from speakers, attend workshops within their organization — the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace.

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www.bcseniorsgames.org Maddy Murphy spent a Saturday earlier this month outside the Kootenay Coop with the goal of raising funds for her upcoming trip to the United Nations.

Here’s a hint for bad guys with a trunk full of cash and marijuana: keep it in play on the highway.

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Murphy is excited for the chance to learn from people more experienced in activism about what young women can do.

“It’s kind of hard to know where to start,” she said.

Travelling to New York City is an experience in itself and attending the United Nations is above and beyond a simple trip to the bustling American city.

“It’s overwhelming,” she said, “in a good way.”

To help the students fund their trip, contact them personally or donate through L.V. Rogers high school.

The 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women takes place at United Nations headquarters in New York from March 4 to 15.

Upon their return, Murphy and VonMaydell will give a presentation at the United Church’s Peace Festival held in April.

Erratic driver busted for marijuana Nelson Star Staff

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Upon further questioning of the driver, a search was conducted of the vehicle. Officers came upon $59,000 in suspi-

cious Canadian currency and approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana. The 32-year-old Alberta resident is due to appear in Nelson court on April 9 to face charges of possession of proceeds of crime and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

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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Open HOuse sunDAY, FeBRuARY 17TH Citizen of the Year

Knights of Columbus seeking super citizen KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Recognizing the value of contribution to the community, Nelson Knights of Columbus is looking for nominees for citizen of the year.

This is the 49th year the Knights of Columbus have sponsored this event. Member and chairman of the citizen of the year committee Bob Tremblay says the event brings attention to valuable happenings in our community and the people that make them happen.

“We took this on as a community project to recognize a volunteer in the community and to encourage other people to become involved,” he says.

Past recipients have worked with organizations dedicated to charity like the Red Cross or service clubs like the Boy Scouts or the Lions Club, for example.

“We’re looking for someone who’s giving his or her time to any type of community project,” he

says. “That builds up the citizenry of the community.”

A selection committee of five judges independent of the Knights of Columbus will review nominations and select the winner. Winners are most often pleasantly overwhelmed with the honour though some prefer to keep their community contributions under wraps, loving what they do outside the limelight, says Tremblay.

“Ninety-nine per cent are absolutely flabbergasted they’ve been selected and they’re happy to accept,” he says.

Deadline for nominations is February 28. Papers are available at City Hall administration, Sonja’s China Cabinet and the Chamber of Commerce.

A banquet honouring this year’s winner is scheduled for mid-April.

Tickets will go on sale shortly after the winner is announced.

Last year’s winner was Bruce Halstead. In 2011, Bill McDonnell was honoured.

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Birth Announcement Bob and Elaine Henderson are thrilled to announce the birth of their second granddaughter, Avery Georgia Grey, born on November 7, 2012, 8lbs. 9 oz. Avery is welcomed by proud parents David and Amy and big sister Madison of Kamloops, grandparents Jim and Jane Grey of Grand Forks, and great grandparents Elmer and Alwyne Carleton of Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

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eing recognized by one’s peers is often the purest form of flattery. Driven to impress those who are on the same page, personal satisfaction is fostered when colleagues hand out honours. Local photographer Melissa Welsh was recently recognized for putting her best lens forward.

At the annual awards banquet of the Professional Photographers of Canada – British Columbia held at Sun Peaks, the Nelson photographer was awarded “Best Wedding Album” for her album “Rocky Mountain Wedding.” She also received a honourable mention in the Pictorial Class for her image of Kootenay Lake entitled “Wishing for Wind.”

“It is an honour to be recognized by my peers with such a prestigious award for my photographs,” says Welsh, “I look forward to competing at the national level in Vancouver this spring.”

The Professional Photographers of Canada – BC is the provincial association for professional full-time photographers, representing over 240 of the best photographers in the province. The association’s mission is to promote and foster the personal ethics and professional development of the working photographer. This is their 68th year as an organization representing professional photographers across the province.

Janet Skolka, owner of Jilly Bo Billy is in the top ten! Last month, she competed with 275 mom-run businesses for MOMpreneur award

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Nelson’s Melissa Welsh attended the Professional Photographers of Canada — British Columbia awards banquet and won the “Best Wedding Album” category for her “Rocky Mountain Wedding” photos of which this is one example.

of excellence for 2013. It’s an annual competition presented in part by ParentsCanada magazine and sponsored by children’s Education Funds Inc. The mom and businesswoman sells high-end boutique kids clothes at discount taking advantage of pastseason, samples and overstock sales.

Skolka had her start online (jillybobilly.com) and after growing out of her home, she expanded to include a storefront at 422 Herridge Lane last October.

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Now at three, she is right in there letting everyone know what she thinks they should buy,” laughs Skolka. “I think it’s important to have my kids watch how much goes into running a business. They have been there every step of the way.”

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Business Continued from Page 14 voting and will announce the winner on March 2.

The first place prize is 30k in cash and prizes including an ad in ParentsCanada magazine worth $6,000 and mentorships with successful Canadian business people, like the legal adviser to Dragon’s Den. Gray Creek’s Tom Lymbery is profiled in the current issue of Scrivener, the quarterly journal of the Society of Notaries Public of BC. Lymbery, the semiretired proprietor of the Gray Creek Store, has been a rural notary since 1961.

“I receive much satisfaction to be able to save local people the six hours needed to make a trip to Nelson or Creston to have a signature or document certified,” he says in the interview. “For busy people, that is a wasted day.”

Lymbery can administer oaths and take affidavits, but he isn’t allowed to offer advice or draw up documents. His area of service is restricted to a 25-mile radius on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.

You can read the whole thing at notaries.bc.ca/ scrivener, pages 36 and 37.

Lymbery’s autobiography, tentatively titled Tom’s Gray Creek — A Kootenay Lake Memoir, will be published this year to coincide with his family store’s 100th anniversary.

Similar to a pie, a wellimplemented marketing campaign has a recipe for success. The 7 Slices of Marketing Success teaches you this recipe.

Juggernaut Marketing Communications and Selkirk College have teamed up to offer this business course touted as “a rare opportunity to improve their return on investment.” A fun and educational opportunity, it is designed for established businesses looking for ways to improve their existing marketing and sales.

Working with local businesses for 10 years, Juggernaut has created a complete method to help people enjoy the marketing process, increase controls and visibly see what is working and what isn’t. The 7 Slices of Marketing Success are what is needed to create and utilize a successful marketing plan. They include sales, direct contact, online, publicity, promo/ events, advertising and

Chris Holland of Juggernaut Marketing Communications (right) introduced Rick Nixon (left) of Itza Ristorante & Pizzeria to the 7 Slices of Marketing Success program. submitted photo

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“The 7 Slices of Marketing Success Program came from the overwhelming need expressed by clients, and businesses’ desire to take control of their marketing and enjoy the process,” says Chris Holland of Juggernaut Marketing Communications. “Once you have control and understand the big picture, the details fall into place and you will see the success in your own marketing endeavours.”

The program begins February 22 at the Silver King campus of Selkirk College. It’s being offered Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m.

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A BC Jobs Start Here job fair is being held in Castlegar next week.

Aiming to connect job seekers with local employers, the fair will also provide information on work opportunities, career trends and skills training.

The fair is one of 24 being held throughout the province and are a continuation of the ones held in BC last fall.

Check it out between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on February 21 at Selkirk College, 301 Frank Beinder Way. The Southern Interior Innovation Fund and its local investors are seeing

their funding pay off.

Vineyard Networks Inc., a network management company located in Kelowna, has been acquired by Procera Networks of Fullerton, California. Southern Interior Innovation Fund provided equity capital to Vineyard two years ago and served on its Board of Directors up to the date of the acquisition. Kootenay Savings is a significant investor in the Southern Interior Innovation Fund.

Vineyard CEO Jason Richards, now senior vice-president Global Development for Procera Networks commented on both the acquisition and the involvement of the Southern Interior Innovation Fund.

“We view this transaction as more of a merger of two companies than an acquisition as Procera has hired all 34 of our employees with significant responsibilities to senior Vineyard team members,” he said. “We could not have got this far without the support and investment of the Southern Interior Innovation Fund. It is particularly gratifying to know that the majority of the investors in the fund are local credit unions

whose members live in the Southern Interior.”

Brent Tremblay, CEO of Kootenay Savings, is also very pleased with both the investment return for the fund and the economic benefits that will accrue to the Southern Interior.

“We invested in this fund because it offered companies like Vineyard Networks a combination of equity capital and hands-on mentoring expertise so it’s great to see a successful outcome,” he said.

The Southern Interior Innovation Fund is a private equity fund focusing on emerging businesses located in the Southern Interior.

Kootenay Savings is an investor in the fund alongside Heritage, Nelson and District, Interior Savings, Salmon Arm Savings, and Columbia Valley Credit Unions.

In addition to the Credit Unions, other investors in the fund include the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT), and the founding Directors of SIIF. If you have an item for The Biz Buzz, email Kirsten at reporter3@ nelsonstar.com

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Penny Drive for Free the Children’s “We Create Change” campaign

By LVR’s Global Perspectives Class The money will go to one of the Free the Children’s adopted villages, where every $25 raised it will ensure one person with clean water for their lifetime.

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Lutz Prepares for Second Mountain Bike Season

Rookie turns heads KIJHL Stats League Standings

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Castlegar 50 33 9 6 2 74 Nelson 50 32 14 2 2 68 Beaver Valley 50 31 15 3 1 66 Spokane 49 14 28 3 4 35 Grand Forks 50 8 39 0 3 19

This project will continue through till the end of March.

If you are interested in donating your pennies to this project, contact jadejeffers2@hotmail.com or tmartin@sd8.bc.ca

New to Town?

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 49 30 12 1 3 68 Golden 49 27 13 1 5 66 Kimberley 51 25 23 0 1 51 Columbia Val. 49 18 23 0 6 44 Creston Valley 51 16 24 0 7 41

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 Have you had a new baby?

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

Nelson’s Sebastian Lutz had a tremendous rookie season on the downhill mountain bike circuit and is now looking to take it to the next level this coming season.

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A Nelson teen has an opportunity to take his passion for mountain biking to a new level.

Sebastian Lutz, 17, has secured one of four coveted spots on the PerformX Downhill development team, which trains young mountain bikers to compete at the World Cup level.

Lutz caught the attention of PerformX while racing on the BC Cup downhill circuit last summer. It was Lutz’s first season racing competitively.

“I just wanted to see how I’d stand up to other riders,” the L.V. Rogers secondary school senior said.

He raced in Mission, Kamloops, Vernon and Invermere and managed to podium at each event.

“I was pretty surprised by how well I did,” he said. “A lot of the other racers train year-round and had lots of practice on those trails.

For me, I’d never even been on the course before.”

Born and raised in Nelson, Lutz has been bombing down local trails at top speed since he was a young boy. But only after his recent success did he consider mountain biking at a professional level.

Now he’s focused on keeping his fitness level up — hitting the gym six days per week — as he prepares for his first training camp in California in March.

Once he wraps up his final semester at LVR, he plans to move to the coast to be closer to the team’s home base in Pemberton.

This summer he’ll be competing in Canada Cup races across BC and Quebec. Success at that level will help him line up the corporate sponsorship he’ll need to compete in World Cup races down the road.

“My goal is to be racing on the World Cup circuit in the next five years,” he said.

Lutz is the youngest member of the PerformX development team, which is co-managed and coached

by Rossland’s Ryan Kuhn. He needs to be 19 for the professional team.

“I’m just trying to get my foot in the door and see how far I can take this,” he said. “A lot of it will depend on finding a sponsor.”

He’s been pounding a pavement around Nelson trying to find support in local businesses. He expects he’ll need around $8,000 for his race entry fees and travel this season.

If your businesses or organization is interested in sponsoring Lutz, contact him at slutz1195@gmail.com.

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Kelowna 50 Princeton 50 Osoyoos 50 Summerland 50 Penticton 49

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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P N. Okanagan 50 33 14 1 2 69 Sicamous 49 30 13 2 4 66 Revelstoke 49 25 20 3 1 54 Kamloops 50 17 27 2 4 40 Chase 49 11 32 3 3 28

UPCOMING GAMES

FRIDAY, February 15 Nelson at Castlegar Penticton at Columbia Valley Grand Forks at Fernie Beaver Valley at Spokane Osoyoos at Princeton Kamloops at Revelstoke Sicamous at North Okangan Kelowna at Summerland SATURDAY, February 16 Castlegar at Nelson, 7 p.m. NDCC Creston Valley at Columbia Valley Penticton at Golden Chase at Sicamous Princeton at Kelowna Revelstoke at Kamloops Spokane at Beaver Valley Summerland at Osoyoos SUNDAY, February 17 Penticton at Revelstoke Chase at North Okanagan Spokane at Grand Forks Golden at Kimberley Columbia Valley at Fernie

Nelson Leafs Leaders

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

LEAFS HOCKEY

AWAY FRI. FEB. 15th 7:30 PM

W 34 32 27 21 11

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Can’t get to the game? Listen on the webcast at www.nelsonleafs.ca

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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper.

FOR RELEASE JANUARY 31, 2013

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

No Dawson Creek for Bantam Reps

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The Nelson Bantam Reps will not be representing the West Kootenay at next months Tier III Provincial championships in Dawson Creek. Castlegar topped Nelson 2-0 on Tuesday night in Castlegar to advance to the provincials. Nelson lost 7-3 on Saturday night in the first game of the West Kootenay playoffs. The first-tofour-points series required Nelson to win or tie in order to extend the series to a third game. Nelson finished the regular season with a 7-5 record and Castlegar finished the campaign with a 6-6 record.

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Skate-A-Thon Set for Next Week

Speed skating: a small club with big heart KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND

Leafs wrap regular season

NELSON — Though a five-game claim both games and stay ahead losing streak by the Nelson Junior of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks for Leafs has allowed the Castlegar second place and home-ice advanRebels to claim first place in the tage in the first round of playoffs Neil Murdoch Division, there’s still that start next week. The Nitehawks plenty to play for this weekend. will play a pair against Spokane.

The Leafs and Rebels lock horns The puck drops at the Nelson in a home-and-home starting in and District Community Complex Castlegar tonight. Nelson needs to on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

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The Nelson Speed Skating Club is out to make a big name.

By far, they’re not the biggest club in town. But there’re kids with big potential and big heart ready to move into some big shoes.

There are 22 members ages 5 to 16 that practice twice weekly at the NDCC. A few years ago, they were down to only six members but the club just keeps on skating.

“We’re the little club who can,” says president Bruce Atkins.

With no other clubs in the Kootenays to compete against, Calgary, Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops become rivals.

“If we want to be in competition, we have to really hold it together. Our next closest competitors come from communities 10 times the size.”

Some big names have come out of the Speed Skating club with Scott Bickerton eyeing the national team. Tyler Hartleb just won the provincial long track competition in Fort St. John and Spencer Pearson-Atkins won the provincial short track skate in Mission. World Cup gold medalist in 2006 and three-year member of the National short track team, Daryl Rasmussen is now also coaching the Nelson team.

Rasmussen says the family

Applications Now Accepted

Training with a 10 gallon bucket allows skaters to get low in their posture allowing for better practice of centrifugal force. The Nelson Speed Skating Team is holding a skate-a-thon fundraiser Monday. Kirsten Hildebrand photo

feel of the small club isn’t exclusive to the local rink. It’s an individual sport but the teams have a close kinship.

“We were taught you cheer everyone on,” he says. “This sport creates tight bonds.”

The best skaters in the world reach speeds of up to 60 km per hour with centrifugal force exhilarating. The local club has skaters reaching speeds of 40 km per hour and young club members admit going fast is what got them interested in speed skating.

“Once they try it, there are very few people who walk away from it,” says Rasmussen.

Atkins sees his club well supported by the families involved.

“They totally contribute to where these kids are going.”

He invites others to try this great winter sport that has a huge international following.

On February 18, the Nelson Speed Skating club is holding their skate-a-thon fundraiser.

It’s a 5000 m marathon skate – the second longest existing race, quite big for athletes who are 8-years-old, says Atkins. Skaters have been going door-to-door looking for sponsors and funds to support the club, pay for ice fees, equipment and association fees. Coaches are volunteers, however.

“We are lucky to have the top level coaches we do,” says Atkins.

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding.

Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com, or call CKCA at 1.877.505.7355 or email wkrac@telus.net.

Deadline for applications is March 8, 2013, or March 22, 2013, depending on the program.

Photo: Eye of the Mind Photography

Administered and managed by: P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net www.basinculture.com

Family Day Photo Contest Show us what you did this first Family Day! Post your Family Day photo to the Nelson Star website for a chance to win a great prize package including four Whitewater lift tickets and the winning photo will be enlarged to an 8x10 and you will receive 2 professionally printed copies, one on Fine Art Paper and the other on stretched canvas by Kokanee Camera. The print photo will also be professionally framed by Kate Bridger.

Go to www.nelsonstar.com, click on contests and the Family Day Contest link, then follow the instructions to register and submit your photo.

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Obituaries & Memorials Dupas, Rita

Born: February 5, 1921 Passed: February 8, 2013

DUPAS- Rita Dupas passed away on February 8th, 2013 at the age of 92. She is survived by her children – Marc, Monique (Macaskill), Pauline, Pierrette (Stubbings), Lise (Beaton), Denis, Suzanne (Deluca), Jacques, Michele, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Rita was born in St. Agathe, Manitoba on February 5th, 1921 to Ephrem and Antoinette Toupin. Rita grew up in St. Boniface, Manitoba, the 5th in a family of 11 children.

She married the love of her life, Aime Dupas in 1944 and they spent 62 joyful years together.

When Aime was transferred to Vancouver, they moved the family to B.C. Rita was an outstanding homemaker through her baking (especially her butter tarts), cooking, and sewing; she selflessly dedicated herself to her family.

Rita was very committed to the Catholic Church and volunteered at many organizations where her sewing skills were appreciated.

For sixteen years, Rita enjoyed spending her weekends at their cabin at Pitt Lake in B.C. where her laughter could be heard during a good crib game. The family is comforted by the thought that Aime and Rita are finally reunited. We will miss her dearly.

Prayers were recited on Wednesday, February 13th at 8:30 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home and Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate with Celebrant Father Jim Ratcliffe. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. 809 Davies Street, Nelson BC V1L 3T6. The family wishes to thank the compassionate and caring staff at Jubilee Manor and Dr. Janz for their outstanding care.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., Nelson, B.C.

Churchs of Nelson

Preparing for Eternity Pastor Ken Keber - Bethel Christian Centre

I have been a follower of Jesus Christ for over 40 years and I am convinced that there is no better life than a life lived for Jesus. In the Bible there are many promises that are given to those who put their faith in Jesus. One such promise is found in John 14:27 where Jesus says: “ Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you...”

NKJV

The peace that Jesus gives to His followers almost defies explanation, for even in times of great challenge or great sorrow, I have known Evangelical Covenant Church peace Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

Nelson

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

Balfour

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

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

www.ecov.org

A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“Defeat The Thief”

John Hopwood

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

Born: November 9, 1928 Passed: February 12, 2013

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)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved John Hopwood. John passed away peacefully February 12th at Kootenay Lake Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born in Nelson, Nov 9th, 1928 to Ernie and Beth Hopwood. John joined the Nelson Gyro Club in 1949 and was proud to be its’ longest standing member of 64 years. East Kootenay was often inundated with John and his buddies George Turner, Uncle George, his dad Ernie, Geoff Hartridge, Gerry Townsend, George Scott and George Colletti for those ‘gone hunting’ weeks. One of his new hunting friends suggested that when he reached the promise land he might want to ask all those elk if they forgive him.

John and Caroline married in 1975, and after retiring from BC Tel, they began their snowbird journey in 1984.

Together they spent 19 years meeting new friends, enjoying the sunshine and learning new activites. John joined the Nelson Electric Tramway in 1998 enjoying the comradery of the volunteers and showing visitors and residents the City he was so proud to call home.

John was predeceased by his mother Beth, his daughter Shari, his father Ernie and his sister Jo-Anne. John is survived by his wife Caroline, his sons Steve and Keith, his daughters Catherine and Lori, his sister Shelagh and her husband Herb, grandchildren Daryl, Kelly, Justin, Christopher, Kimberly, great-grandson Tyson, numerous and well loved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Equipment Fund #3 View St. Nelson BC V1L2V1. We are grateful to Dr K McKechnie, Dr P Walker, their staff and the nurses on the 3rd floor of KLH for all the support shown. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

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

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986

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

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that goes beyond understanding. My first experience with this type of peace came in September of 1981.

My parents were traveling from Vernon to Kelowna to celebrate their anniversary with another couple. About half way to Kelowna an oncoming vehicle cut the corner and they were involved in a head on collision. I do not have the space in this article to go into great detail, but let it suffice to say that neither of my parents should have lived. My dad’s left femur was shattered into nineteen pieces. All of his ribs were broken, and he had many internal injuries. My mother’s face was so battered that I walked by her stretcher in the hospital and didn’t even recognize her. After many hours of surgery the doctor came out and told me not to expect my dad to live, and they weren’t sure about my mother’s condition.

When I went into the ICU, and saw my dad in traction, with tubes all over the place, I must say that I felt like my insides were being ripped apart.

I didn’t sleep much Nelson Christian Science Society that night, and the A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA next morning I went to church by myself.

Sunday Service in Balfour I was amazed at how 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237 the people gathered around me, and how over 400 people Anglican Church of Canada cried out to God in prayer for my family.

St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson It was at this time Family Service & Eucharist that something I Sunday 10:30 am St. Matthew's didn’t expect and I Village Road, South Slocan can’t really explain Sunday 9:30 am (No service third Sunday) Office: 8 am - 12 pm Tue - Fri happened. Even 250.352.5711 St. Michael & All Angels though I felt grief stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour and pain over the Sunday service 11 AM www.stsavioursnelson.org situation my parents ALL ARE WELCOME! were in, I also felt a complete sense of peace filling my whole person. With this peace came the assurance that God starts at 11am was in control and We welcome our popular speaker Dan Nelson. regardless of what The topic is “The Electro-magnetic Effect of the happened from that Sun on our Consciousness” point on, I could put Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 my full trust in Him. 905 Gordon Rd My dad wasn’t (IHA Bldg., back door) expected to live through the week, and that is over 30 years ago. I am glad to say that both of www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com my parents are still Sunday @ 10:30AM with us. Friends, Central School Gym put your faith and Corner of Ward and Mill, Nelson trust in Jesus. He • Developing Relationships will never leave you • Music that will move you down, and even • Helping people - Help people we may Jim Reimer 1- 888- 761- 3301 though face challenges, His presence in your life will make all the erence. Jesus Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am diff wants to say to you: Nelson MINISTER – David Boyd United “Peace I leave with Church you, My peace I give Lenten Study Series starts Wed. Feb. 20 to you.”

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Unity Centre of the Kootenays

Nelson United Church Lent 1

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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DUPAS, Rita passed away on February 8th, 2013 at the age of 92. She is survived by her children - Marc, Monique (Macaskill), Pauline, Pierrette (Stubbings), Lise (Beaton), Denis, Suzanne (Deluca), Jacques, Michele , 10 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Rita was born in St. Agathe, Manitoba on February 5th, 1921 to Ephrem and Antoinette Toupin.

Rita grew up in St. Boniface, Manitoba, the 5th in a family of 11 children.

Rita was very committed to the Catholic Church and volunteered at many organizations.

Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, February 13th at 8:30 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home and Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C., 809 Davies Street, Nelson, BC V1L 3T6 The family wishes to thank the compassionate and caring staff at Jubilee Manor and Dr. Janz for their outstanding care. We will miss her dearly. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., Nelson, B.C.

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Lost & Found Lost: $460 cash in a envelope on Sat Feb 2nd in Positive Apparel. This is my rent. call Ezra 250 505-2519 REWARD LOST: Cat Gray & Black Tabbie with White markings Feb 5th around Stanley & Carbonate 352-9395

Classified Deadline 4pm Monday & Wednesday

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Employment

Urantia Book Study Group?

The UB is a major epochal revelation. Free Ebook. Interested? Call Jen @ 354-3428

Call Or Drop by our office at 514 Hall Street Nelson, BC 8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday

Announcements

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Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band would like to thank the following organizations, businesses and individuals for a successful and memorable Burns’ Night 2013 Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #22 and its Ladies Auxiliary, Nelson Brewing Company, B. McJones, Highland Dancers, Dale Morris, Brie Hulbert, Zelda Morrison, Packrat Annie’s, Save-onFoods, Reo’s Videos, Kootenay Country Store Co-op, Nelson Safeway, Sercret Service Cycles And all those who celebrated Burns’ Night with the Kilties Thank you all for your continuing support! http://kkpb.ca

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Lost: In front of Hipperson Hardware approx 9:30 am Sun Feb 10th. Cannon SX110is in black case w/extra batteries & cable. 354-4969 ,780-5823971,or dlheck@eastlink.ca Lost: Scotch Arran Sweater, Heavily patterned, Leather Buttons 352-6120 evening

Employment Career Opportunities

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN DIESEL MECHANIC

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required in Invermere, B.C. Permanent full-time position. Wage based on experience. $30 – $38.

Benefit package available.

Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca max@maxhelmer.ca

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca BC Liberal Nelson Creston Nomination Meeting Mon, Feb 18th, 2013 The New Grand Hotel Banquet Room at 7 pm Meet our new candidate Greg Garbula

ATTENTION Work from home Turn spare time into income Free training/flexible hours Computer required. www.freedomnan.com

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

Unifab Industries in Grand Forks, BC, is actively hiring qualified Welders/Fitters.

Competitive wages and benefits. Excellent place to raise a family and just two hours southeast of Kelowna.

Fax 250-442-8356 or rob@unifab.ca

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memory of Our Dear Mother

DORIS EMILY BROCK

(nee Leslie)

November 15, 1924 February 15, 2008

In Memoriam

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

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SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Haircare Professionals FULL or part-time chair rental available for a positive, experienced stylist at Front Street Hair Studio in Nelson. Contact Svetlana at 250-354-1202 or 250-551-7555.

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years.

Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca

Career Opportunities

In Memoriam

Career Opportunities

Teresa (Terri) Marie Sikula May 20, 1963 to January 4, 2012 My Dearest Terri, Relaying the loss and emotion with words, escapes the boundaries for such a deserving Angel. Your beautiful smile, glorious laugh, loving touch, is embedded in memories that we cherish daily. You’ve inspired all who knew you with your endless hope, passion for life, love for humanity, and kindness toward nature.

It was an honour to have shared your very precious time and witness the magnitude of your spirit. Please forgive me, as I have but love to repay you. Our hearts you have imprinted for eternity, that we shall never let go.

I Carry You With Me Always, kendall Also, lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad All the Dosenberger Families Chuck and Elaine

Located in the West Kootenay of southeastern BC, 450 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.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOURNEYMAN TRADE PERSONS Zellstoff Celgar Limited has a need for temporary tradesmen for the time period up to and including our major shutdown from April 29 to May 10, 2013. During this period, the following certified trades persons would be required:

✓ Scaffolders ✓ Millwrights ✓ Pipefitters ✓ Pressure Welders (pressure certification required) ✓ Electricians ✓ Instrument Mechanics A copy of the trade certification is required with the application.

Missed, Cherished and Loved, Always Beth, Heather, Ray and Susan

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume to: Recruitment & Benefits Specialist Zellstoff Celgar Limited P.O. Box 1000 Castlegar, BC V1N 3H9 Phone: (250)365-4267, Fax: (250)365-2652 E-mail: lisaa@celgar.com 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!

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Help Wanted

CONTRACT POSITION RESIDENT CARETAKER JOB SUMMARY Nelson Community Services Centre is seeking a livein caretaker (individual or small family) for their youth housing program - Cicada Place. Position to commence March 30, 2013.

QUALIFICATIONS • Building maintenance/custodial experience and expertise • Skills and experience working with youth an asset • Good organizational and problem solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • A criminal record check will be required • Have a valid BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle

GENERAL DUTIES • Provide general building maintenance and minor repairs • Provide custodial services for offices and common areas • Provide evening, weekend and holiday building supervision • Grounds keeping and maintenance of parking area • Act as an independent contractor

Attention: Lena Horswill, MA Executive Director #201 – 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 Or e-mail to: ncsc@netidea.com Closing Date: February 22nd, 2013

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Business for Sale

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Carpenter Wanted Starting immediately.

Experience an asset but not necessary Full time. $16 $22/hr. depending on experience. Email resume & references to Jeff @ availcc@gmail.com

LOOKING for an Administrative Assistant near Castlegar at the Keenleyside site with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Email us your resume at emploi@hmiconstruction.ca or for more information visit our website at www.hmiconstruction.ca.

BUTCHER SHOP

FOR SALE IN NELSON: Busy flower shop and event rental business in high traffic location. Buy this business in time for the 2013 season, already taking bookings.

Complete package price includes all inventory, assets, supplies, vending cooler, walk-in cooler, commercial dishwasher, 2007 Dodge Van and much more. $125,000.00 Serious inquires please email gottaspin@hotmail.com or call 250-505-3321

3 Bedroom and 3 FULL Bathrooms Townhouse/Duplex in Radium Hotsprings Hardwood floors on main level, 6 appliances, fire place, small deck off dining room, landscaped for minimal maintenance, undeveloped basement that can be used for storage or kids play area/den. Available Immediately. $990 per month plus utilities. Call 403-9994093 or email s.couture@shaw.ca

FT cook for Indian Restaurant in Nelson. Experience in South Indian / Tandoori $15/hr email anu_26_mat@yahoo.co.in

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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Motivated & Enthusiastic Certified Dental Assistant Required for busy practice.

Experience an asset.

Resumes accepted: 201-402 Baker St, Nelson fax: 250-352-2275 drkuiperdental@telus.net

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

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ARQUITECTURA de la Vida Feng Shui Consultation for commercial and residential spaces. w w w. f e n g s h u i - l a v i d a . c o m 250-353-3404

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

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BEAUTIFUL Blue and Red Nose Pitt bull puppies Ready to go. Asking price is best offer or trade. Looking for gentle kind loving homes.

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Thursday, Feb 21st 10 am to 10 pm Bay Avenue Music, Trail 250-368-8878

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Mobile Homes & Parks For Sale in Rosemont 2 bdrm, 1 bath $38,500. 352-0724 Grand Forks 1200 sq ft older mobile on own lot, taxes $100.00 yearly seniors. Rental suite brings in $450/m. 400 sq ft living room w/fireplace. Duplex lot. Furnished. 250-4427130. View at 3010 1st Rd.

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Want to Rent Family of six are looking: 4 bdrm home in Nelson. We are N/S, will care for home as our own. We are reliable tenants w/great ref. 250-777-3323 Independent single 50+ woman req housing in Nelson & area. Needs own space for $500/m all included. Quiet, reliable, trouble-free tenant with good local ref 778-962-0093 Working Male, 33 yrs. old looking for affordable one bdrm suite within city limits in Nelson. Good ref avail. Remi @ 250-777-0035

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The Business of Flying

Castlegar still in the running for WestJet JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Very Valentine’s Kyla Jakovicka, owner of Bella Flora, got into the Valentine’s Day spirit on Thursday by strewing rose petals along the alley and sidewalk near her Herridge Kirsten Hildebrand photo Lane shop.

GLASS HOUSE O P T I C A L

It won’t be as soon as hoped by many, but Castlegar may still be included for new WestJet turboprop service sometime in 2013.

A number of BC communities got the announcement Monday that WestJet will commence service with its new Encore brand. They included Fort St. John, Nanaimo, and Victoria/ Vancouver.

The airline pleased many in this part of the country by choosing to launch the service in the west. Communities across the land indicated a desire to be chosen, in- “I think it’s only a matter of cluding Castlegar.

Mayor Lawrence time before it Chernoff said he regets here.” mains confident in the pitch made back in June Lawrence Chernoff Castlegar Mayor by a committee including himself, touting the eligibility of the West Kootenay for the new service.

Asked if he was disappointed by Monday’s news, the mayor said, “Absolutely not. There’s another round coming later this year. They [WestJet] say they have another five announcements for five more cities. No, we’re not out of the running by far. It’s really great because they moved west.”

WestJet’s media department didn’t respond to a request for comment as of late Monday, but Castlegar’s top elected official was customarily upbeat on the issue.

“I think it’s only a matter of time,” he concluded, “before it gets here.”

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Special Meeting Set for Next Week

Dog decision expected Monday SAM VAN SCHIE

Have a

: Adopt a Rescue Pet!

This year KAAP plans to help more cats and dogs than ever, but we can’t do it alone! Please support your rescue organization by ADOPTING, DONATING and FOSTERING. Here are a few excellent pets needing forever homes.

More are listed on our website at www.kaap.ca, or call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for info.

Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson councillors will decide Monday whether to lift the downtown dog ban for a trial basis this spring.

The motion brought forward by councillor Deb Kozak at the request of the Nelson Business Association would see dogs allowed on Baker and Vernon Streets from May 1 to October 31.

At the end of the trial period council would decide if the controversial ban on walking dogs downtown should be permanently lifted.

It was initially thought the motion would be discussed at a committee of the whole meeting next month, but the discussion was moved to an earlier special meeting to give councillors a chance to vote on the motion following the discussion and allow city staff time to draft changes to the animal control bylaw that would accompany the trial period.

Many stakeholders have been offered time to speak at the special meeting, including representatives from public works, police and bylaw departments, as well as members of the business association, Nelson and Councillor Deb Kozak District Chamber of Commerce, Kootenay Lake Tourism and the Seniors Coordinating Society. There will also be about 15 minutes time set aside for any members of the public with something to add.

“I think the issues people have — pro and con — are fairly simple. It’s the passion around them that takes time to discuss,” Kozak said.

Kozak said one of the key concerns will be ensuring dogs are on a leash and accompanied by their owner, not tethered to posts unsupervised, and that owners pick up after their pet.

“I expect our bylaw officer will give us the straight goods, in terms of the tools needed to ensure better animal control downtown,” she said. “I think we’ll also hear about the challenge with enforcing the existing bylaw, which we know isn’t really enforced at all.”

She said the business association has plans to assist with public education, and sidewalk cleanup, if the ban is lifted. There’s also talk of putting doggy bag dispensers in the core.

“It was the business association that asked council to put this ban in place nearly 20 years ago, and I think it says something that they’re the ones leading the charge to have it removed.

It shows how times have changed,” Kozak said.

“I think it’s worth trying [allowing dogs downtown] and see how it goes.”

The special council meeting to discuss and decide on temporarily lifting the downtown dog bylaw will be held Monday at 3:30 p.m. in council chambers.

The Star asked councillors where they stand on having dogs downtown. Read their answers on Page 6.

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VICTORIA + VIVIEN

AFFORDABLE & CHARMING

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

$269,900

This affordable heritage home is move-in ready. Open main floor plan with living room, dining room and stylish kitchen all overlooking the covered patio and private fenced backyard. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom with large soaker tub. The basement has an outside entry and offers lots of workspace and storage. A bright home, walking distance to downtown, schools and Lion’s Park.

They are the sweetest 9 month old sisters, rare orange tabby females. They are fixed and vaccinated and tattooed and ready to meet you! Call 250-551-1053.

They are being fostered in Nelson.

PRINCESS

This very nice, young, easy-to-keep spayed female has been homeless for way too long. She is an indoor kitty, and loves people, the more attention the better. She needs to be an only pet. Call 250-551-1053.

Call Wayne

2018 TARRY’S

Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com

$279,900

Just about everything in this contemporary country home that isn’t new has been upgraded. The newly completed addition adds more than just square footage to this great family home all on a 1-acre parcel on a secondary road.

FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER FOR KAAP!

For the month of February, Laura Wilby Photography is offering PET VALENTINE sessions. Bring in your pet to our studio (must pre-book your session) and you will receive a mini-session in return for a $75 donation to KAAP. For details please call Laura: 250-354-9136 |www.laurawilby.com photo@laurawilby.com

Call Robert COUNTRY LIKE SETTING RIGHT HERE IN TOWN

Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

$359,900 Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

Kristina Little 250-509-2550 kristinadlittle@gmail.com

It’s rare to find a quarter of an acre lot with panoramic views of the lake, city and mountains within a short walk to downtown.

The 3-4 bed home has been transformed into an open plan from its original design.

Features include oak floors throughout, new appliances, new bathroom and a fully finished walkout basement. This home will have you within the first steps, call today.

Call Norm or Lev PROCTER AT ITS BEST

$229,000

Nestled on 4 separately titled generously sized lots scattered with heritage fruit trees, gardens and loads of sun, this 3-bed, 1-bath home has a great flow, generous room sizes and a real Kootenay feel. A wrap around deck encompasses the house taking in the stunning views of the lake and offering endless enjoyment on those long summer nights. All within thirty min. to Nelson.

Call Lev or Norm

We show all MLS listings Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com

Created in 1996, Valhalla Path Realty is a thriving independent Real Estate company that provides high calibre real estate services with a distinctive personal quality.

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Be part of a community that is supporting a more humane approach to our animals. Donate just $5 a month to KAAP and become an honorary member of our Rescue Team. Details at kaap.ca/rescueteam. Join Today!

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP) Pets Available for Adoption For info call 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca

ADOPT TODAY!

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(Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!

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Wellness Week!

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March 3 - 9 - 10% off everything in the Wellness department (some exceptions apply) - Plentiful demos and tastings - Lots of special product offers - ANKORS Vitamin Donation Project 295 Baker St, Nelson 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop

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Feb 15th - Humans w/Shyness of Strangers, DJ Lucie Tic Feb 16th - Parker with Ryan Wells Feb 19th - Vinnie Paz & Ill Bill as Heavy Metal Kings Feb 21st - The Boom Booms with Erica Dee Feb 22nd - The Librarian Bass Music with Soul

Van Django Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Van Django Friday, Feburary 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Shambhala Performance Hall.

The acoustic string ensemble is made up of four of Canada's most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels.

Van Django's music is punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930's Quintet of the Hot Club of France.

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Former Grateful Dead "rhythm devil" Mickey Hart will play two sold out shows at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The 69-year-old percussionist was one of two drummers for the popular rock band before its dissolution in 1995, following the death of lead guitarist Jerry Garcia. He was also part of The Other Ones and The Dead — bands made up of former Grateful Dead members.

But it's with his solo project, The Mickey Hart Band, that he comes to

Nelson. The eight-piece band fronted by Hart has been playing together for a year and a half, and last year released its debut album, Mysterium Tremendum.

Hart's solo project is based on sounds of the universe. He enlisted scientists to help him create an instrumental representation of cosmic happens like sunquakes and black holes, basically turning the light waves into sound waves. The result is a danceable world music sound.

The shows in Nelson

Mar 8th - Tribute to Motown Live Band Mar 9th - Mat the Alien with SkiiTour Mar 15th - Masta Ace Mar 16th - Freddy J & Robbie C Colour Vision Tour

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will feature material from Mysterium Tremendum, as well as selections of Hart's greatest hits and Grateful Dead songs.

The African Showboyz, four brothers from the northern part of Ghana, will open the show with their unique blend of West African rhythm, dance, and raw energy. They will also play an after party at the Royal on Tuesday, beginning at 11:30 p.m.

The Mickey Hart Band play the Capitol on February 19 and 20. This is a general admission show, with no reserved seats.

Roxy

Mar 7th - Sack Grabbath Sabbath Tribute Premiere

Mar 23rd - A-Skillz

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The Boom Booms are a Vancou- performances in both Rio de Javer-based six-piece rock-pop band. neiro and Manaus, playing for one Since their 2007 launch, The Boom thousand people in the heart of the Booms have built a loyal fanbase Amazon. that stretches across generations.

While on tour, the band fell in In 2011, The Boom Booms re- love with the Brazilian culture, leased their debut almusic and people. They The Boom Booms bum Hot Rum. This alcreated a series of vidFebruary 21 bum, along with their eos to raise awareness Doors 10 p.m. strong live perforfor the Belo Monte Dam Spirit Bar mance, and incredible in the Amazon RainforCover $10 stage presence, earned est that is destroying the sextet a spot in the and displacing a huge 2011 Peak Performance Project, number of locals and causing an BC’s most prestigious contest for ecological disaster. emerging musicians.

The talented lineup is: Aaron They went on to win second Nazrul on vocals and rhythm guiplace and picked up a cash prize tar, Geordie Hart on bass, Sean of $75,000.

Ross on vocals, Tom Van Deursen Since then, The Boom Booms on guitar, Theo Vincent on percushave wrapped up a successful tour sion, and Richard Brinkman on of Brazil, which included sold out drums.

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1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the USA and Europe.

The group performed at Djangofest Northwest annually from 2008 to 2010, sharing the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such as the John Jorgenson Quintet, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Romane and his group and the Mark Atkinson Trio.

Their first CD Tiptoe Trip has been well received and played on many radio stations at home and abroad. This past April, the band released its second CD Waltz in the Shape of a Tree.

Tickets $15 available at Otter Books and at the door.

Mar 2nd - Funkanomics

Mar 21st - Born Rufflans w/The Elwins

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Thinking that Valentine's Day is for saps?

Roxy played their first gig on the 15th of February, 2008. This year, they will celebrate five years of success, by playing the Royal on February 15.

This band quickly established themselves as one of the Kootenay region's hottest bands.

They mostly play private events and corporate functions, with only rare appearances in local bars. The band specializes in what they've coined as "R&D" — that's Recognizable and Danceable.

Fronted by lead singer Rease Warner, they cover tunes by Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Susan Tedeschi, as well as tunes by the Eagles, Doobie Brothers, and more.

Darren Mahe, guitar instructor at Selkirk College, and Roger Luscombe trade off on rhythm and lead guitars. Dave Scanlan founded the band, and plays bass.

Don Walker's image still appears on the band's poster, but for this night only, the drum chair will be filled by Don's illustrious brother, Marv, in one of his last Nelson shows before shipping out to play on the cruise ships for three months. Incidentally, Marv will be playing with four different bands at the Royal on February 15 and 16, leaving no excuse for his friends to not come in and say farewell!

Doors open 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m. Tickets $10.

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icole Hobbs tracks her history as a painter back to a high school art class in her hometown of Chetwynd, BC, where at age 14, she put brush to canvas and created the nature scene that started it all.

Her art teacher was impressed with her work and invited her to study with him at a painting program in Mexico that he ran in the summers. She attended the program, and loved painting there so much that she moved back to Mexico for five years after high school.

She continued to work with her high school teacher, helping him establish an art gallery and receiving lessons to develop her own skill as a painter.

“I loved painting there because everything’s so bright and full of contrast, and I just wanted to capture that” the 28-year-old said.

About five years ago she decided to move back to BC, and chose Nelson on the recommendation of someone she met down south.

“I worried I’d have nothing to paint in Canada,” she laughed.

Of course, she found plenty of inspiring scenes in the Kootenays. Her recent work features snowy mountains, colourful sunsets and familiar cityscapes.

Last summer she started exhibiting her work, getting her first Nelson show as an artist in Art Walk.

Since then, her work has been shown at Dominion Cafe and El Taco. She has a new exhibit opening at Out Glass tonight.

Hobbs says she’s been painting like crazy to have new work for the Our Glass show.

“I like to make every show a little different, rather than just moving the same art from one location to the next,” she explained.

Her first painting — the one she did in her high school art class — will be included in the Our Glass show.

“That one’s not for sale,” she said, though all her other originals will be.

She also sells prints, postcards and magnets of her work. For more information about Hobbs, check out her website at nicolerosehobbs.com.

Nicole Hobbs’ art opening is tonight (February 15) at Our Glass from 7 to 11 p.m.

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AURYA words and picture by

Robin Kristopher

W

hen I spotted Aurya, I thought she looked so cute in her black hat and her amazing velvet vintage blazer from the Sally Anne.

She has a very boho 70’s rock look happening which I love.

Looking very snazzy, Aurya.

Fashion Tip: I know spring is heading our way but NO SOCKS AND SANDALS. It does not go — tisk, tisk, fashion faux pas.

Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist and owner of Vadim Kristopher Hair Salon. She blogs at misskittenvintage. tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature in this ongoing column.

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The day Marcia Braundy was about to take her inter-provincial exam to become the first journeywoman carpenter in British Columbia, she found a twisted framing square on her classroom desk with an unprintable word scrawled across it. Now, more than 30 years later, Dr. Marcia Braundy has developed and delivered countless courses and seminars in workplaces and institutions on the subject of women in trades.

The author of Men & Women and Tools: Bridging the Divide (Fernwood Publishing, 2012) presents her book and offers a jumpstart to International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library, co-sponsored by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Admission is by donation.

“Since the first time I picked up a hammer as

the volunteer coordinator at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, I have loved construction work,” says Braundy in her prologue. That love is clear. Braundy was the first woman in the construction sector of the BC Carpenter’s Union, building everything from hospitals, housing and shopping malls to coal silos 278’ tall — and she continues in the trade to the present.

A self-described academic/feminist and social change activist, Braundy received her PhD from the University of British Columbia in 2005.

The early days

weren’t easy, with harassment common for women in what was then considered a male occupation. After a call for change met with little response, Braundy gathered funding from a number of institutions, including the BC Provincial Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the BC Human Rights Commission, and the Secretary of State Women’s Program to develop a groundbreaking program aimed at acceptance of women in the trades. In 1992 Braundy became National Coordinator of Women in Trades and Technology.

International Women’s Day, Celebrated March 8 each year, began in the 1900s to raise awareness of women’s issues and to celebrate accomplishments such as Braundy’s, and those of all women who stood for change.

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In 2004 Canadian author Ibi Kaslik published her debut, Skinny. I read it a few years later, just after graduating high school. I was headed into a creative writing program and authors like Kaslik were my primary inspiration.

The novel is about the — at times excruciating — relationship between 22-yearold medical student and anorexic Giselle, and her 14-year-old track star sister, Holly. With a myriad of themes being looked at — lives of immigrants, familial histories and deceits, romances, and sibling rivalry it would have been easy for Kaslik to distract her readers with heavy handed, after-school-special-type prose. Instead she honours her characters and narrative with writing as sharp and delicate as a scalpel maneuvered by a skilled surgeon.

Giselle and Holly are intelligent, wry, contemporary, and two of the most real young women I’ve read in a long time. As dark as their troubles might be, I was entranced as they seek out what it is that is broken in their family, loving and clashing with the fierceness only sisters can have.

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is a high-voltage work in which love, loss, sexuality and joy are intertwined. In a state of perpetual movement, it combines contemporary ballet with street dance in alternating sequences for group, trio, duet and solo. Choreography by Wen Wei Wang.

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I have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. I love all romantic comedies that dominate the TV listings leading up to February 14. I may or may not get misty at the ending of the most romantic movie of all time: An Affair to Remember. Spoiler Alert: Cary Grant loves Deborah Kerr even though she stands him up and doesn’t show up at the Empire State Building. Sure, she got hit by a car, but still...

Props to Grant for being so forgiving after all, love means never having to say you’re sorry — boom!

Ali MacGraw in Love Story reference.

I hate how there’s an expectation on Valentine’s Day. It’s just a day right? I’m not bitter. I am just as hopeless as the next romantic but we shouldn’t be obligated to do something for those we love for just one day. Blah, blah, blah, you’ve heard it all before, so choose which ever cliché you want to fi t the moment.

There’re so many songs, the usual suspects if you will, that blare from speakers on and around Valentine’s Day, like Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose.”That song makes me want to puke or watch Batman Forever. So here are some tunes that won’t get an eye roll from you or your partner

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if you’re in a romantic mood this Valentine’s Day. Neil Young – “Harvest Moon” This is probably in the running for one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

The Beatles – “Don’t Let Me Down” These guys could write a solid love song. It was their bread and butter.

Even up to their last couple albums, when they couldn’t stand each other, they churned out solid tunes like this one. When Lennon breaks into the line “I’m in love for the first time...

Don’t you know it’s gonna last?” I still get goosebumps even if he is talking about Yoko.

DeVotchKa – “Something Stupid” This band from Denver gives you just what you need for a romantic evening; accessible, Spanish music.

The Clash – “Lovers Rock” This is one of the Clash’s more mellow tunes, but they still put a lot of edge into it with subtle lyrics that make you think, “did they actually say that?”

I’ll let you listen to it, so I won’t have to spell it out for you. But it’s suggestive and awesome.

Death Cab For Cutie – “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” I always thought I’d get sick of this song, but I never have. It’s probably on every romantic playlist ever conceived, but still finds a way to not sound mushy.

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The Velvet Underground – “Pale Blue Eyes” This is the type of song that makes you want to sit in a car and watch the sun set with someone or you know, make out with them — straight up good ol’ fashioned frenching.

Justin Timberlake – “My Love: Alright” You want sexy and romantic? JT’s got you covered.

The Beach Boys – “Do You Wanna Dance?” Not all romantic songs need to be slow. Just get up and dance.

Regina Spektor – “Us” I’m pretty sure Regina Spektor is one of my future ex-wives. She plays the piano, her voice is beautifully unique, and her lyrics are amazing. This song was also in one of the more realistic romantic comedies, 500 Days of Summer. If you haven’t watched it, do it. Just don’t hope for a happy ending.

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – “I Second That Emotion” Every romance needs some Motown.

Smokey (I feel like I’d be on a first name basis with him) always brings it to the table.

Now you’re set. If you’re single, remember that the best thing about Valentine’s Day is the cheap chocolate on February 15. Hello, chocolate coma.

Highlights From The Open Stage Estevan Artmin Artmin Productions

There wasn’t a dull moment at the Open Stages this week.

Each night was filled with live music, celebration and dancing.

Mike T and Carley D brought an ensemble of fellow students from the Selkirk music program to the stage at the Royal on Wednesday. For part of the set Carley was joined

by Lindsey, trading vocals and doing some great back up harmonies. The set was very high energy and mostly original.

XLR8TR rocked on with

their brand of motorcycle enthusiast rock and roll keeping the energy high. Later, Kenton and Elias also from the Selkirk program began a set with only bass and drums. Once they got a nice groove going, they where joined by several of their contemporaries, with Mike T. on lead guitar and two vocalists taking turns at free-styling the lyrics. This got quite a few people up and dancing and the whole crowd seemed to really enjoy it.

At the Dam Inn on Thursday there where two people celebrating birthdays with friends and family. With so many smil-

ing faces, I couldn’t help thinking what a beautiful vibrant community it is. Brooke Cowdis started the evening with her dad Brad from Thrums.

It was her brother Tyler’s birthday and he could finally move from the family section to the band room. During the evening Kevin Picard who drums for XLR8TR rocked out some classic rock tunes until we moved to the sweet harmonies of Danielle and Annette with Greg backing them on the acoustic guitar.

The Balfour Beach Inn had Chris Bodie backed by several musicians to give him the full band sound.

He had Daryl Doyle on the keys with Al Archibald drumming and John McNab on the bass. Nik Faraguna was there again and backed up a young man using Ninja as his stage name. Ninja did a great job on “La Bamba,” which Nik morphed into “Twist and Shout” by the Beatles returning back to “La Bamba.” It got more people up and dancing than any other number that evening.

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February 16th from 9 to 5 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson.

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Come and learn more about Estate Planning, Insurance, 20-12 Taxes, RRSPs, Mutual Funds, Mortgages, and Financial Planning.

From 11 to 1 Famed BBC Anchorman Glenn Hicks will be talking to a panel of 5 guest speakers about what’s happening in the world of financial products and services.

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NELSON BREWING COMPANY COLUMN

Cans versus bottles: The great beer debate I

t’s one of the most asked questions of us at the brewery, “does it make a difference to the beer whether it’s in a can or a bottle?”

Our answer: We would prefer you pour the beer into a glass.

When you drink beer from a bottle or a can, you’re losing a massive amount of the flavours of the beer because you have your lips wrapped about the opening and you can’t actually smell the beer, and smell has an undeniable effect on your sense of taste. Without smell, you can only taste salty, bitter and sour but the actual “taste” would not be distinguished. For example, eat an apple and plug your nose, then eat a pear.

You’ll see they actually taste the same because you only taste the sweetness.

Would you ever drink a nice wine from the bottle?

Treat a craft beer with the same respect and you’ll enjoy the beer more. Pour

it into a glass, take a good whiff, take a small sip and get a feel for the taste of the beer. Everybody has their own ritual but the long and short is alway a great craft beer should be poured into a glass.

As for whether to buy it in a can or a bottle: blind taste tests time and time again prove that people can’t tell the difference — they taste the same.

That conversation brings us to an announcement that’s been a long time in the making. The Nelson Brewing Company is making a big change to our line up of packaged products.

Come April 15, we will be all cans and 650ml bottles. No longer will we produce beers in the 355ml bottle. Paddywhack and After Dark will be moved into a can formate and Black Heart will be found in the 650ml bottle.

It’s a move that we’re making for a couple of reasons. First off the can is actually a better vestal for the beer. A can is light-proof, UV rays will never skunk a canned beer. That’s even more important for us because we’re an organic brewery with absolutely no chemicals and or preservative added to our beer, and natural ingredients all have one thing in common: they will eventually go bad. That’s why fresh beer is best! Our high volume beers will be packaged in cans and our 650ml bottles allowing us to make smaller batch boutique beers.

The other advantage and is the environmental impact of a can is far less then that of a bottle. Cans reduce the total weight of the packaged beer by about 40 per cent compared to glass.

That means less fuel spent moving the beer, equalling a much smaller carbon footprint. When you consider we’re producing around 750,000 litres of beer a year, that’s a lot of bottles running up and down the road! Cans are smaller, nearly four cases of beer in 355ml cans fit into the same space as two cases of bottles. Less paper packaging is also needed.

Then you get into the recycling benefits of the can. North Americans recycle cans at more than twice the rate of bottles, thus cans contain about 50 per cent post-consumer content compared to 35 per cent in bottles.

Let’s be honest, when we’re camping or going for a tour, the can just makes sense. It really boiled down to making a decision that reflected the place we live. Nelson and the Kootenays are environmentally minded, to say the least. We’re up for a challenge, especially if at the end of the day that means a better place to live in both now and in the future!

Cheers!

This column, co-written by Nelson Brewing Company staff, appears monthly in this space.

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his recipe by food blogger Shaina Olmanson of foodformyfamily.com, author of the cookbook Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine, is a clever alternative to baking a full cake when you want something sweet after dinner. These mini-cakes are prepared and baked (and served!) in four-ounce Mason jars. The unbaked cakes can be stored for days in the refrigerator — at the ready for when company comes or a chocolate craving hits. We’ve reprinted this recipe with permission from the author.

Ingredients 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces dark chocolate 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or 1 teaspoon orange extract) 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs

Method Use one tablespoon of butter to butter the inside walls and bottom of six, four-ounce Mason jars or ramekins. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate together. Remove from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier and the orange zest. Sift in sugar, flour, and salt, and stir to mix. Using an electric beater, beat in the eggs one at a time, then continue beating for about three minutes, until the chocolate turns a slightly lighter shade of brown.

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�rts and Entertainment Listings Talent Competition

The third annual Mr. Nelson contest is Saturday, February 16 at Finley’s Irish Pub. Eight local men will compete for the title. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25, available at Finley’s and at 103.5 The Bridge (312 Hall Street).

Film

Mamma Mia! sing-along, hosted by Lisel and Jeff Forst, at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. The words will be right there on the screen, and the whole audience will be singing. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors.

Nelson Toastmasters Club is hosting a screening of documentary Speak at Expressions (554 Ward Street) on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. Speak follows five individuals as they overcome life’s hurdles while participating in the largest speech contest in the world, the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking.

The Civic is hosting a glamorous James Bond Grand Gala event on Friday, February 22 at 7 p.m. with a reception and screening of the newest James Bond movie Skyfall. Dress up as a Bond character. Prior to the screening, enjoy free appetizers and a free beer or wine. In James Bond style, martinis will be available at the paid bar.

Screening starts at 8 p.m.. This is an adultonly fundraising event, with tickets at $30 available at Otter Books, Baker Street Menswear, and at civictheatre.ca/kickoff.

The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. with Zap, a selection of excerpt from BJM repertoire assembled like a succession of music videos that will introduce the youg audience to the world of contemporary dance. Tickets are $12.50.

Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

Spoken Word

Storytellers: Word of Mouth returns to the Slocan Valley on Saturday, February 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vallican Whole Community Centre. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available at the Slocan Valley Recreation office or over the phone. For more information, call 250-226-0008 or email slocanvalleyrec@rdck.bc.ca.

Life After Valentine's, a bad love erotica and poetry event, on Saturday, February 16 at Booksmyth Underground (338 Baker Street) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Hosted

by Magpie Ulysses, featuring Calgary performance poet Andre Prefontaine, local sexperts and a plethora of terrible love poems and spoken erotica from local authors. Admission is $7 to $10, sliding scale.

The Civic is showing Skyfall, the most recent James Bond action thriller, on Saturday, February 23 at a 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Theatre

Capitol Theatre Season presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal performing Harry and Night Box on Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m. This one night will feature two dance performances. A thrilling fusion of dance styles and polished techniques performed by internationally renowned and extraordinarily talented dancers.

Choreographers are Montreal based We Wei Wang and the Israeli-American choreographer Barak Marshall. Tickets $35 for adult, $28 for student. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

Music

Roxy will bring their signature R&D tunes — that’s Recognizable and Danceable — to the Royal on Friday, February 15. Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts around 9 p.m Tickets $10 at the door and online at liveattheroyal.com.

Humans, a two piece electronic duo featuring Nelson’s very own Robbie Slade, return to Spiritbar on Friday, February 15 with The Shyness of Strangers. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

$100 / 10 lessons Must pre-register

Call 250.352.1890 & ask for Karen or Laura!

Halfway to Shambhala Valentine’s Gala will be held at the Element in Castlegar on Friday, February 15, featuring music

by Terravita and Neon Steve with Kootenay locals Ghostwhip of the Philthkids, and live hip-hop by Dion Rego and Rippel. There will be two Shambhala tickets up for draw to all attending the event. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Ripping Giraffe in Nelson and online at clubelement.ca/tickets.

Opening Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions on Saturday, February 16 at noon is Bubby Walker and Friends with folk music. Next up is Estevan best known as organizer of local open stages and Howlin’ Dan will round out the afternoon with a rootsy blend of blues with a little twang.

Dave Scanlan and Friends will open for The Hoodlums at the Royal on Saturday, February 16. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10.

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DJ Parker brings his Butler Beats Tour to Spiritbar on Saturday, February 16. Ryan Wells will open the show. Doors at 10 p.m. First 100 tickets $10, available at the Hume Hotel.

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Veteran rappers Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz share the stage as Heavy Metal Kings at Spiritbar on Tuesday, February 19. Show starts at 9 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $20 available in advance at the Hume Hotel.

There are also $40 VIP tickets available, which include a meet and greet with the performers.

Mickey Hart, former Grateful Dead drummer, will be at the Capitol Theatre for two sold-out shows, February 19 and 20. This is a general admission show.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime at 8 p.m.

The Royal is hosting the African Showboyz on Tuesday, February 19.

This is the after party for everyone who was at the Mickey Hart show earlier in the night. Cover is $10 for Mickey Hart Band Ticket holders and $15 for nonticket holders. Doors open at 11:30 p.m.

Spiritbar is happy to welcome back East Vancouver roots rockers The Boom Booms on Thursday, February 21. They have graced stages around the world with their upbeat latin rhythms, and their soulful reggae grooves. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Lindi Ortega and Dustin Bentall and The Smokes bring their country colour to The Royal on Wednesday, February 20. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 in advance at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Doors at 6 p.m., show starts at 8:15 p.m.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Van Django on Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. and Shambhala Perfomance Hall (Selkirk College, Tenth Street Campus) Tickets are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door.

The Librarian brings her unique blend of bass music to Spiritbar on Friday, February 22, with an opening set by Naasko and visuals by Sijay James.

Advance tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel. Doors at 10 p.m.

At the Pub

Apres Ski nights at Mike’s Place Pub on Sundays from 4 to 11 p.m. Featuring live music by Ukulele Bri, Human Juke Box, and guests.

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike's Pub on Tuesdays, February 19 and 26. Bring your pals, your dabber and your good luck troll.

Lots of great prizes to be won. 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.

Visual Art

Nicole Hobbs Art Opening, on Friday, February 15 at Ourglass studio and gallery from 7 to 11 p.m. From BC to Mexico, the legendary Nicole Hobbs will be displaying her acrylic paintings, exhibiting her past 15 years of experience, expressing the depth and boldness of nature. Check out her website at nicolerosehobbs.com.

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Beginners 6:00—7:00 Practica 7:00—8:00 Ongoing Beginners 8:00—9:00

Location: The Moving Centre 533 Baker St. Nelson

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