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Midnight screening of Hunger Games sequel at Civic Theatre

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In the six months since the Civic Theatre unveiled its digital upgrade and began screening popular films four nights per week, staff at the cinema have been trying to pin down local movie viewing habits.

“Nelson doesn’t fit the industry standard. Movies getting big box office numbers in a major centre might flop here,” theatre manager Jason Asbell says.

Is it because the Civic has been showing films a few weeks after their original theatrical release date? Maybe would-be audiences have already gone to Castlegar and seen the films before they come to Nelson.

The Civic will have a chance to test that theory this week, as it shows The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at the same time as every other firstrun theatre in the country (or, to use the industry lingo, they’re showing the film “on the break”).

In fact, the local movie house is doing one better and offering a special midnight screening of it on Thursday night/Friday morning.

“It’s an experiment to find out how many people we’re losing by delaying our screenings of new films,” Asbell explains, noting if this week’s numbers show a strong demand for brand new movies, the theatre may also bring in The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug for its opening week in December.

But it’s unlikely the Civic will be able to make a habit of showing movies on the break — at least not until the theatre is developed into a three-screen multiplex.

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has only shown one movie, it’s usually because a distributor decided last minute that they would no longer allow the film to be on a shared screen.

“Every week it’s a juggle. We never know for sure what we’re going to have on the screen Friday until the Monday before,” Asbell says.

Film distributors also want their movies on the screen seven days per week. But the Civic has Thursdays set aside for art house movies, and Mondays and Wednesdays available for community rentals.

In order to get Catching Fire, or any other brand new movie, they have to cancel all the other programming at the theatre.

“We can’t have both — very recent films and film variety — when we only have one screen. We have to choose one or the other... or we have to grow and get more screens,” Asbell says.

It will cost about $2.5 million to turn the Civic into a three-screen multiplex. Fundraising co-ordinator Roger Ley has spent the past several months working on ways to raise the money.

The theatre, as it stands, is operating in the black (though it still relies on some volunteer labour and the building is subsidized by the city).

It doesn’t make nearly enough to cover the cost of the renovations out of revenue alone.

“We could keep running the the-

atre the way we’re running it, but we want to be able to do more in the community,” Ley says. “We’re in a position where remote American businesses (the film distributors) are dictating how this local community enterprise can be run. The only way to be free from that is to have more screens.”

The goal is to turn the Civic into a multiplex in early 2015. The theatre society is currently looking for the architectural firm that will undertake the work.

In the meantime, Asbell will continue to monitor audience numbers to get a sense of what types of movies will bring people out to the theatre. The art house films have been extremely successful, attracting around 140 people each Thursday night. There’s also a huge demand from people wanting to rent out the theatre, particularly since the ski film Into The Mind packed the house for two Monday night screenings last month.

As for new movies, comedies and anything with political content is popular, while turnout for horror films and kids movies have been below expectation.

“If we can’t get the audience out for a certain type of movie, we’re less likely to book similar movies in the future,” Asbell says.

To find out what’s coming to the theatre, check civictheatre.ca.

“Every week it’s a juggle. We never know for sure what we’re going to have on the screen.”

Nelson Civic Theatre manager and projectionist Jason Asbell is looking forward to screening The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on the first night it’s available.

There will be a midnight screening of the movie tomorrow night and it will continue from Friday, November 22 to Thursday, November 28 at 7 p.m., with a matinee Sunday at 1 p.m.

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new film can be shown. If a cinema a wants a film on the break, it’s often required to show the film for a certain number of weeks on a dedicated screen that isn’t showing any other movies. But a few weeks after the release date, those restrictions are relaxed.

The sweet spot for the Civic —

where it can get movies that only need to run one week and can be paired with another film on the same screen — seems to be about three weeks. Though, Asbell points out, if a film is doing really well, the distributer might suddenly extend the restrictions.

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BC labour leader Jack Munro, who died Friday at 82, started in the trade union movement in Nelson. While a welder and millwright at Kootenay Forest Products in the 1960s he joined the International Woodworkers of America and led interior members in a 224-day strike.

Later, as IWA president for almost 20 years, he became the craggy face of labour in the province and was central to ending the 1983 Solidarity movement against the Social Credit government — earning him scorn from activists and lampooning by West Kootenay poet Tom Wayman.

Several chapters of Munro’s autobiography, Union Jack, are devoted to his time in Nelson.

After he was laid off by the CPR in Lethbridge in late 1958, he moved here with his wife and two kids and took a job with the railway’s diesel shop.

Despite claustrophobia, the Albertaraised Munro grew to like the city and rented a house at 722 Observatory (civic directories show he later lived at 524B Robson and 706 Observatory).

But there was trouble at work: longtime employees felt threatened by newcomers like Munro. “It was a pretty significant split. People were madder than hell,” he wrote.

He began attending union meetings and got a frosty reception. “We had some major goddamn fights. But by this time, I was getting pretty confident in meetings.

I didn’t mind speaking out.”

Munro felt his brethren were too preoccupied with internal bickering to notice the raw deal they were getting from management. But it became a moot point when he was laid off again.

He worked briefly at Mac’s welding shop, then caught on at Kootenay Forest Products, at the time one of Nelson’s biggest employers. He considered it the turning point of his career.

He joined the IWA and — after mouthing off to a foreman — agreed to be shop steward, a job nobody else wanted. A year later, he was elected plant chairman.

“For the first time I had to give speeches,” he recalled. “It scared the heck out of me. I still remember the first big speech I ever made... It was terrible, terrible, one of the worst days of my life.”

Munro quickly overcame his aversion to public speaking.

The late Jack Munro lived in Nelson from 195968 and led a seven-month strike of IWA interior workers in pursuit of wage parity.

Photo courtesy Touchstones Nelson/Nelson Daily News collection

‘MOST IMPORTANT STRIKE’ Despite — or perhaps because of — his reputation as a rabble-rouser, in 1962 Munro was hired as an IWA business agent and given an office on Front Street.

Though responsible for the entire Kootenays, he felt more at home in the moremilitant West Kootenay.

Munro opposed a settlement for local workers that was less than their coastal counterparts. He narrowly lost that battle, but pledged it wouldn’t happen again.

Munro became president of the Nelson-Trail and District Labour Council, a member of Notre Dame University’s advisory board, and joined the New Democratic Party.

In 1966 he ran in Nelson-Creston against Social Credit incumbent Wes Black — whom he loathed — but campaigning wasn’t his strong suit.

Handlers had to remind him not stare at the ceiling while giving a speech and attending tea parties was excruciating: “Trying to balance a cup of tea on my knee while eating a graham cracker and talking to a bunch of women was not something

I was very good at.”

He actually enjoyed the election experience more than expected, but was bitterly disappointed at his distant second-place finish to Black.

Nevertheless, he remained active in politics, and squired Tommy Douglas around the riding when the federal NDP leader visited.

After the election, Munro returned to union activities with renewed determination to achieve wage parity and matching contract dates for the IWA’s interior members. Following intense negotiations, an industrial inquiry commissioner was appointed, but his recommendations were overwhelmingly rejected and thousands of workers walked out in October 1967.

“It was a tough strike, long and bitter, but it was probably the single most important event that shaped me into the style of union leader that I am today,” Munro wrote.

It lasted seven and a half months. Munro was in court several times for blocking logging roads and arrested for “causing a disturbance by shouting” on Hall Street.

When Kootenay Forest Products planned to bring in strikebreakers, Munro led 150 workers in a march down Baker Street.

“It was an amazing sight and gave us all a tremendous sense of purpose,” he said. “The scabs got our message. So did the employers.”

The mill at Castlegar struck its own deal after 119 days, but the rest of the interior stayed out over the winter.

The employers eventually relented on money but not on contract expiry dates.

Their offer was again overwhelmingly rejected, but a negotiated settlement followed shortly thereafter that brought workers within 14 cents of parity.

The union had spent over $3 million out of its strike fund (more than $19 million today).

“It was the most important strike in my life,” Munro recalled.

“That strike completely changed me. I had 4,000 or 5,000 people really dependent on my decisions. They were giving up everything because of the decisions I was making.”

After the strike ended in May 1968, Munro was elected third vice-president of the IWA and moved to Vancouver. He became president in 1973 and held the job until his retirement in 1992.

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Nelson proposal still on the table Continued from Page 1 office, additional meeting room, or file storage improvements.

The board is expected to consider its options Thursday along with a staff recommendation to ask for a formal proposal from the City of Nelson by year’s end and hire an independent consul-

tant to do a cost/benefit analysis of staying put versus moving to the White Building.

Last month, a delegation from the City of Nelson pitched the regional district on moving into the White Building, which currently houses municipal and provincial government offices, but still has empty space.

The city’s presentation suggested that sharing the building could result in annual savings of $50,000 to $200,000, although there was no indication what the actual move might cost. While directors were open to the idea, they raised concerns about parking and being rushed into a

decision.

The regional district is running out of room in its current headquarters, which it moved into in 2000. A committee struck last year recommended hiring the space planner, which has been working with Fairbank Architects for the last five months.

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It was a chance to throw caution to the wind and bet all your chips, while helping a good cause. On Saturday night, the third annual Kootenay Kids Society fundraiser Casino Royale took place at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

Gaming tables, including blackjack, red dog, three-card poker, roulette and even horse racing were all part of the fun.

The evening also included three James Bonds, several lovely Bond girls, a secret villain and plenty of ways too raise money including 50/50 draws and a silent auction.

There was also music and dancing to the sounds of the band No More Madness.

All proceeds from the event went to Kootenay Kids which help children, parents and care providers achieve their full potential through the provision of support, education and other child-centered programming.

“We are here tonight to let people know that the Kootenay Kids Society is out there in their communities providing services and programs for families all over Nelson, up the North Shore to Kaslo, across the lake to the East Shore, up the Slocan Valley to Nakusp,” said Janet Leahy, chairperson for the Kootenay Kids Society Board.

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helps care givers and families provide educational things for their kids. And also help people who want to get licensed to provide child care,” she added.

But that’s just an example of the services that the society has been providing over the past 25 years.

The fundraising event is designed to let people have a good time, while supporting the society.

“We’ve had incredible support from the community with donations of prizes, it just fabulous,” said Leahy.

Volunteers worked the gaming tables and the silent auction while three Bonds battled it out in dramatic fashion.

Valerie Warmington, executive director of the society said the evening is very important to the organization.

“We’ve seen an increase in demand that has doubled since last year and yet our funding hasn’t gone up at all. In fact with rising costs and an unfunded wage hike, we are in a less financially flush position,” she said.

Most of the group’s funding comes from the Ministry of

Child and Family Development and some from Interior Health and Federal Health Canada.

The remainder comes from local groups and individual donations.

Warmington said it’s great to see the community support the society’s work.

“We provide a lot of programs for families with small children under six. We focus a lot on vulnerable families,” she said.

All the table games were provided by the local company Cadyshack Promotions.

Scare at seniors home as pot burns

A pot left on the stove Thursday evening could have had a direr outcome than burnt food.

The Nelson Fire Department responded to Mountain Lakes assisted living facility at 6:05 p.m. on November 13 in response to a smoke alarm.

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In a quandary over Remembrance Day Remembrance Day this year put me in a terrible, conflicted quandary. I really couldn’t figure out what to do.

I think Remembrance Day is important, in its original sense of remembering the terrible sacrifices and pain of war. It came out of World War I, the war to end wars, and I think the key message was: Lest we forget! Never again!

That core meaning of commemorating this day is the real way to keep faith with those who fell, I believe. So, for that reason I should attend, but my dilemma continues.

Remembrance Day has gradually been changed, to what really feels to me like a glorification of war. Honouring those who patriotically served their country and are covered in glory for their valour is quite different from recalling the horrors they went through.

Making soldiers out as heroes, great people in our midst, is a crucial part of re-

cruiting more soldiers. Keeping up a horrific tradition. I don’t believe it is an honour to fight in a modern war.

Judging by the woundedness of returning soldiers from Afghanistan it is still as shattering as it was one hundred years ago in WWI. (And, the shame of Canada, that our government is trying to shuffle Afghan veterans off before they become eligible for a pension, or failing to help them cope with their pain, is a travesty.)

A family member attended last year’s ceremony in Ottawa and she noticed that throughout the event there was not one mention of peace.

This is why I like the white poppy.

It’s a symbol that war should not be glorified, that peace is the real glory, the real human achievement. I don’t believe the white poppy is disrespectful of veterans or their sacrifice.

Indeed, I think it is a better way of honouring it, and

of committing to preventing further gory sacrifices of our sons and daughters.

But all of that doesn’t explain my quandary for this year’s ceremony. If I were to go, I would wear the white poppy, perhaps alongside a red one, but more likely just the white one, to show that I remember.

Lest we forget!

I had several friends who attended the Nelson event, supporting Charles Jeanes who has carried a sign every year since 2005: “War Has No Victors.”

I admire his moxie and his principled act of witness.

His valiant effort was noted prominently by Michael Enright on CBC’s Sunday Edition. But Enright also notes: “People will stare at him with anger in their eyes. One or two might confront him, again with anger in their eyes and in their hearts.” That’s the part that disturbs me. I’m not sure that confronting those people who may have lost

family or friends is helpful.

They hear the white poppy message as something like: what a waste that sacrifice was. Of course that angers them, I can understand. And I’m not sure if it’s possible to carry a message that they are able to hear.

Remembrance Day has become polarized, and it is a shame, because I think it is too easy to forget.

I am not an absolute pacifist. I think there are some things worth fighting for, dying for. But I don’t think the profits of Lockheed Martin or the military industrial complex are a good cause.

I believe the attack on Iraq was to protect American oil corporation profits, after Saddam Hussein decided to sell oil for Euros rather than American dollars.

I agree with Charles Jeanes that the war on the poor long suffering people of Afghanistan also was not at all about protecting Canadians or our country, or even about guar-

anteeing human rights to Afghanis.

These modern wars have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, they will be recalled in history as nothing short of barbaric.

This is not the fault of the loyal Canadian soldiers who served and sacrificed. But it’s difficult to criticize the war without making them feel like their commitment or effort is being shamed.

Support our troops! is a brilliant slogan, because there is no arguing with it. Say what you like about the commit-

ment and bravery of the soldiers, but if you criticize the leaders or the whole idea, they have to take it personally.

So I did not go to Remembrance Day. Call me chicken, if you like. But I don’t think that there’s a constructive dialogue to be had at the event.

I don’t think it will help heal, or help remember the horrors of these terrible wars.

I admire the dauntless folks who do go, but I don’t have the jam. I don’t think. It was not easy.

Keith Wiley

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Two solitudes on BC farmland

y late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.”

It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country.

So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over BC’s agricultural land reserve.

A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in BC, where there are two separate realities in agriculture.

The dominant voice is always from the southwest, from the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island.

This is not only BC’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million residents live and more arrive every day.

In the rest of the province, except for pock-

ets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe.

These days, people are more likely to be moving away.

In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyardchicken hipsters to what I call “drive-by environmentalists,” who like to look out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box stores. The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields don’t need their lofty lectures on “food security.”

Voices from the rest of the province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.”

Similar property next door was released,

but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base.

Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population.

Spallumcheen councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural BC. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties.

Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation. Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed.

Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more.

That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural BC, Hanoski said.

These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland.

I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules.

He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home.

The two zones approach deserves serious consideration.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Keith Wiley of Kootenays For A Pipeline Free BC, speaks to a crowd of more than 100 people during Saturday’s protest.

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Hundreds attend Defend Our Climate event

Pipeline protesters

huge amounts of carbon dioxide, all other efforts to check climate They listened to music, sang change will be useless,” said Wiley. songs, heard speeches and stood “Putting our finger in to plug the up for what they thought was right. pipeline is the least Canadians can More than 100 people gathered do to help save our planet.” outside Nelson City Hall, holding Events similar to this one took signs and protesting the creation place in cities and towns across and expansion of oil pipelines.

Canada Nelson residents who are con“The target, specifically, is not cerned about climate change, the expanding the tar sands and not tar sands and bitumen pipelines having pipelines which allow exjoined forces Saturday, November pansion of the tar sands and a huge 16 as part of the national day of expansion of greenhouse gases action called Defend Our Climate. into our atmosphere. We have Keith Wiley from the local been very active in opposing the citizens’ group Kootenays for a proposed bitumen pipeline project Pipeline-Free BC, was one of many from BC,” said Wiley. organizers of the event.

He added that his group is “American scientist James against all bitumen pipelines.

Hansen points out that if the tar ‘We want the Federal Governsands development is allowed to ment to stop pandering to the oil increase production and create companies and start taking some

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concerns for our climate.”

Wiley stressed that it is a concern for more than just British Columbians.

“They say if they build the pipelines, it will allow the tar sands production to triple... The good people of the United States are actively opposing the Keystone XL pipeline to go through the states because of local environmental concerns, but also because they recognize it will allow for huge expansion of the tar sands.”

He said BCers have to do their part and not allow the pipelines through “our territory.”

For more information about climate change and pipeline activism in the Kootenays visit the Facebook page: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC. You can also visit DefendOurClimate.ca.

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COMMENCES 2013/14 OPERATIONS On December 1st, 2013 Selkirk Wilderness Skiing of Meadow Creek, B.C., will commence its thirty-nineth year of operation on Meadow Mountain. The upcoming season will mark the twenty-eighth anniversary of The Signage Plan, a community and government sponsored agreement which provides closure of the snowcat trails and skiing terrain tenured to Selkirk Wilderness Skiing by the Province of British Columbia.

The Signage Plan is supported by HeliCat Canada, the B.C. Snowmobile Federation, the Canada West Ski Areas Association, the Nelson Snogoers, the provincial government, and the residents of Kaslo and the Lardeau Valley. It includes the posting of signs which identify snowmobile access routes in and out of the “Back Meadows”, the area designated for public winter use on Meadow Mountain during the closure, and signs which identify the snowcat trails closed to the public from December 1st until mid April.

Selkirk Wilderness Skiing is committed to continued winter access to the area of traditional public use in the “Back Meadows”. Snowmobilers, skiers and snowboarders from our region have cooperated well with The Signage Plan over the years, and we truly appreciate the assistance from local users in educating

visitors from beyond the Kootenays about the plan. Compliance with the signage is critical to our continued and safe operation: the snowcat trails are steep, winding, and narrow, and many are “one way” only. Indiscriminate use of the snowcat trails and the skiing terrain could result in a serious collision between a snowmobile and a skier, or a snowmobile and a snowcat, or other mishaps.

Selkirk Wilderness Skiing was the first snowcat skiing operation of its kind in the world. We employ many local people and generate many economic benefits for the community. The support of our community has contributed significantly to these local benefits, and to the safety and enjoyment of our guests and other winter users of Meadow Mountain.

The signage will be removed in early to mid April and a notice regarding the exact date will be posted in the Nelson Star in mid March.

If more information is required regarding The Signage Plan please contact Selkirk Wilderness Skiing at 250-366-4424 or at info@selkirkwilderness.com.

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Nov 21st - Top Spin Thursday w/ TRUTH Nov 22nd - Sunshine Drive Nov 23rd - Breakfluid Toonie Cover Nov 28th - Shad with We Are The City Nov 29th - The Funk Hunters with B-Ron Nov 30th - Wil Early Show Martin Horger Late Show Dec 5th - Top Spin Thursday w/ Lvl’d Out Dec 6th - Sticky Buds w/ Marty Funkhauser Dec 7th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Live 80’s Band Early Show

Dec 11th - Paul Langlois of the Tragically Hip Dec 12th - Selkirk College R&B Ensemble Dec 13th - Longwalkshortdock with RIM Visuals Dec 14th - Meow Mix Dec 19th - J Phlip of Dirty Bird Records Dec 20th - Moontricks with B-Ron Dec 21st - BC/DC Dec 26th - Boxing Day Bash feat. Sweet Pickle & Guests Dec 28th - Smalltown DJs Dec 31st - Electro Swing Club New Years Eve

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There will be a candlelight vigil on Friday, November 22 at 5 p.m. outside Nelson City Hall to call for the closure of the US Army’s School of the Americas, which provides training for military personnel from Latin America. Peace advocates Bud Godderis and Natalie Voykin will speak at the event and lead singing and prayers.

Community Connect Day will return on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central School (811 Stanley Street). This is a marketplace of free resources and activities for anyone in our community who is struggling to make ends meet.

It is a free, inclusive and family friendly event.

Froggy Fest goes November 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Passmore Hall (3656 Passmore Old Road). This is a gathering for children. There will be kids activities, storytelling, music and food. Admission is free for children and a $10 suggested donation for adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult).

Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club meets on November 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Banquet Room of the New Grand Hotel. The guest speaker is P’nina Shames of the Osprey Foundation. More info at https://sites.google.com/site/ nelsoncfuw/2011-2012-programme

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Death Cafe — an informal gathering to share your thoughts about death — goes Tuesday, November 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Booksmyth, (338 Baker Street, downstairs). Everyone is welcome at this free event.

For a writer thinking of self-publishing, the world of Electronic Publishing can feel overwhelming. On Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. the Nelson Public Library presents ePUB 101 with Morty Mint.

This free workshop is ideal for writers interested in ePublishing now or in the future.

IOF Foresters Christmas dinner is Saturday, November 30. For info call Al or Terry at 250-352-9752. Tickets are available at Technika Appliances in Nelson.

The circle of Habondia Lending Society is having our annual general meeting on Monday, December 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Senior’s Co-ordinating Society (719 Vernon Street).

Come and learn about our new direction. Bring your ideas and creative energy. For more info call Pegasis at 250-229-4223.

Weekly meetings The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need.

Barrier free, everyone welcome.

The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute hosts an all ages Open Art Studio every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Materials are provided. There is no art experience required. Please drop in — no registration, no appointment necessary. Bring your friends and family. KATI is located at 191 Baker Street in Nelson (entrance on Falls Street). We are on the second floor with Medi-chair access. For more information, please contact 250-352-2264 or kutenaiarttherapy@shaw.ca.

Nelson Chess Club meets Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre (717 Vernon Street). All ages and levels welcome.

Nelson Indoor RC Flying Club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the gym at the Central School on Ward Street, small drop-in fee for gym rental.

Bring your own helicopter/ plane/quadricopter or “borrow” for trial flight. All ages welcome.

Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com for more info.

Free iPad for Seniors group every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to explore your iPad and learn new tips and tricks. All levels welcome! Located in the Learning Place (lower level of City Hall).

Call Joan for more information at 250-352-3218.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information and on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-3526008 for more information on all seniors’ programs Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days.

For a schedule please call 250352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.

Fundraisers 4Cats Arts Studio is hosting a series of free 30-minute workshops this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for children to paint ceramic tiles that will be donated to an art show and sale at Grounded Coffee with proceeds going to Kootenay Kids.

To sign your child up to paint a tile, visit 4cats.com/nelson of call 250-354-2287.

West Kootenay EcoSociety is holding a raffle to win $200 gift certificates at five local outdoor stores (total value $1,000). Raffle proceeds will be used to support

programs such as the popular Conversation Café series, which will return in January 2014.

Tickets are $5, available at participating stores: R.O.A.M, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Boomtown Sports, Sacred Ride, and Gerick Cycle and Ski. The winner will be drawn on December 15.

Craft Faires Kootenay Christian Fellowship/Our Daily Bread craft and bake fair opens Friday, November 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street.

Find handmade clothing, jewelery and more by local artisans, as well as homemade baking.

Raffles and door prizes will also be up for grabs. Admission is $2.

Proceeds go to Our Daily Bread.

The Kootenay Artisan Fair opens Friday, November 22 from noon to 7 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. More than 50 juried artisan vendors are involved in the fair and there will be live music throughout the weekend.

Balfour Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair is Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free admission (donations will be accepted for the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House).

The Makers Assembly Pop Up Shop will be at Nelson Trading Co. from November 27 to 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Announcement Throughout the month of November, Valhalla Pure Outfitters is collecting gently used winter coats that will be given to Kootenay people in need. Everyone who donates a coat will be entered to win a new down jacket.

Stepping Stones for Success, the Nelson-based homeless shelter servicing the West Kootenay area, is holding a blanket drive. Between now and November 30, the shelter is requesting donations of sleeping bags, blankets, tents, winter coats, boots, toques, gloves and towels. Donations can be dropped off at 7–567 Ward Street.

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Community Events Jumbo Citizen’s Democracy Camp presents a special “camp dinner” on Friday, November 22. Enjoy some delicious campstyle food, and hear camp participants’ stories from the camp.

There will also be campfire Jumbo songs and an open mic. Everyone’s invited. It’s at 6:30 p.m. at the Nelson Seniors’ Centre (719 Vernon Street). Donations will be accepted for the ongoing campaign to Keep Jumbo Wild.

Fourth Grand Piano Fundraiser Concert

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Equal parts travelogue, cultural history, and environmental parable, EcoSociety presents People of a Feather on November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre. The film combines breathtaking imagery with heartwarming characters to tell the story of a people’s connection with nature, and their struggle to adapt to climate change.

Coming up at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Thursday, November 21: Julia Louis-Dreyfuss in the comedy Enough Said at 7 p.m., followed by the original Hunger Games (2012) at 9:30 p.m., a chance to recap before a midnight sneak preview of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Catching Fire continues Friday, November 22 to 28 at 7 p.m. nightly, with a matinee Sunday at 1 p.m. For info about the films, ticket prices and to watch trailers go to civictheatre.ca.

Banff Mountain Film Festival makes its annual World Tour stop in Nelson from November 21 to 23, screening this year’s selection of outdoor adventure films beginning at 7 p.m. nightly at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $16 per night or $39 for a festival pass, available at Snowpack or the Capitol Theatre box office.

Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort 50+ Jurried Artisan Vendors & Live Music Friday November 22 12pm-7pm Saturday November 23 10am-6pm Sunday November 24 11am-4pm Sponsored by:

Local rock band Sunshine Drive will be celebrating a new snow season at their annual Snow Motion dance party this Friday, November 22. There will be draws throughout the evening to win winter gear.

The Capitol Theatre’s 26th annual Christmas Pantomime is Rapunzel running from Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be 2 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students or $45 for a family of four.

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The Capitol Kids presentation series begins with Dufflebag Theatre’s production of Robin Hood on Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m. In their refreshing adaptation of this classic fairy tale, audience members are invited into the show to play the main parts. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages. Tickets are $12.50 or buy a pass to see all four shows in the kids series for $40. For details see capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Elephant Mountain Music Theatre presents the music of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme (concert style) on Wednesday, November 27 at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will feature well-known local artists Julie Johnson Murray, Christina Nolan, Kevin Armstrong, Josh Murray and Michael Calledine with guests singers Yves Thibault from Montreal and Andrey Andreychik from Vancouver. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students.

Maureen Brownlee, author of Loggers’ Daughters, will be signing copies the novel at Otter Books on Wednesday, November 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Then at 7:30 p.m. she’ll be reading at the Booksmyth.

A young Renaissance man of Canadian literature, Jason Dewinetz, will read from his poems and speak about his awardwinning work as book designer, publisher, and typographer on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre (320 Vernon Street, alley entrance). Admission is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public.

Miscellany

Dandy Lion Events presents another sex salon on Saturday, November 23 at the BookSmyth.

This is a sex positive and emotionally open event for adults to come and share ideas, questions, erotica and performances. Admission is $7 to $13, sliding scale.

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“People of a Feather”

A documentary about a unique Inuit culture that relies on Arctic eider ducks and their daily struggle to adapt to a changing ecosystem.

November 20th • 7:30 pm Nelson Civic Theatre www.ecosociety.ca

Womaginarium, the Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s third annual fundraiser, goes Friday, November 29 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. This carnival-style event will feature numerous local performers, including Lisel Forst, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black and more. Doors are at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Mountain Baby, the Women’s Centre and Fairies Pyjamas.

Visual Arts

Slocan Valley Historical Society presents “Postcards from the Valley’s Past” on Thursday, November 21, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Threads Guild building (old schoolhouse) at Perry Siding. Local historian and Nelson Star reporter Greg Nesteroff will be sharing his extensive collection of old Slocan Valley postcards from the past 120 years.

The Shapes of Place, an exhibit of paintings by David Alexander, will be in the main gallery at Touchstones Nelson from November 23 to February 2. There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and an artist talk on Saturday, November 20 at 1 p.m.

Music

Beats At BIBO continues with iSick spinning for the dinner crowd on Thursday, November 21. His sets are known to contain sounds ranging from primarily deep house, disco and funk. To reserve a table call 250-352-2744.

New Zealand DJ Truth will be at Spiritbar on Thursday, November 21 with Sijay. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

Local rock band Sunshine Drive welcomes winter at the second annual Snowmotion event at Spiritbar on Friday, November 22.

Lots of great prizes to be won. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $10.

Bocephus King plays Vallican Whole (3762

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Ellison's Cafe hosts the Kootenay Music Award winner for "Best New Artist," Dylan McPherson, and Seize Tonight on Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The fourth annual Grand Piano Fundraiser Concert at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church goes Saturday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m. The night will feature Robert Hargreaves (piano and harpsichord) and Tobias Jenny (recorders and euphonium) playing music by Johann Sebastian Bach. Admission is $15 for adults of $10 for students.

DJ Breakfluid will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, November 23 with Braden Early. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $2.

Cottonwood Singers directed by Kathleen Neudorf presents Music for a November's Evening on Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral. The choir will be joined by Lalin, directed by Allison Girvan and Ananta, a newly formed trio of sopranos Allison Girvan, Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and are available at Otter Books and Gericks Cycle and Ski. The Fugitives play a live to air concert in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op Radio on Monday, November 25 with guests White Ash Falls. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10.

The Stanfields play a public house concert at The Special on Tuesday, November 26 with guests Hometown Heroes. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Nelson Brewing Co. present the Faceplant Funk Jam on Friday, November 29 at the Hume Hotel. Dress up in your best disco/funk costume and come out to Mike’s Place. Lots of prizes to be won, including ski gear, winter attire and a Whitewater season pass. Local DJs Cass Rhapsody and Rafferty Funksmith will get the night started. Then, the party moves downstairs to Spiritbar for The Funk Hunters.

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Connect with the community The sixth annual Community Connect Day takes place in Nelson on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central School, 811 Stanley Street.

Organizers are extending a warm welcome to community members to come out and enjoy the day.

Connect is a marketplace of free activities and resources for anyone in the community who is struggling to makes ends meet.

Each year Connect offers easy access to a wide range of resources, all under one roof. It is an inclusive and family-friendly event.

This year more than 20 different booths will be on-site offering dental check-ups, haircuts, flu shots, a wide range of community services and more. Guests can enjoy hot soup in the cafe area, take in yoga workshops and contribute to art making projects.

There will be face painting and fun activities happening for the kids.

The Kootenay Kids Society will be providing child minding on-site so parents can easily access resources.

“It is a positive day to be part of. The amount of local support and caring that makes the event possible is incredible,” said Katie Tabor, organizer of the event.

“Connect recognizes that many people, from all ages and walks of life, struggle to make ends meet in Nelson. It provides an opportunity to come together, in a positive and community-based way, to take care of each other in our community.”

This event is hosted by the Nelson Committee on Homelessness and made possible by the tremendous support of local volunteers and contributors.

A special thank you goes out to this year’s sponsors: ANKORS, Rotary Daybreak, Kootenay Kids Society, 103.5 The Bridge, Salvation Army, Nelson Community Services Centre and Nelson Cares Society.

For more information contact Tabor at ncoh@ nelsoncares.ca or visit Nelson Committee on Homelessness on Facebook for full event details.

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A sharing circle slowly grew to almost 60 people Thursday night as women and their supporters vowed to take back the night.

From songs, to personal stories to poetry to simple statements filled with passion, the crowd gathered at the corner of Baker and Hall Streets was there

for one reason — to end violence against women.

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When the group was done sharing, the women walked together down Baker Street chanting among other things, “wish I may, wish I might, free our lives, take back the night.”

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On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 4Cats will be holding free ceramic tile painting workshops, where each child will have the chance to artfully decorate a piece to be kiln-fired.

Then on Thursday, December 12, at the “Grounded Gives to the Kids” event at Grounded Coffee, the masterpieces will be sold to raise funds for Kootenay Kids. This fun, free event is a great way to both involve kids in supporting local charities, and let them explore their creative talents.

“I’m consistently impressed and amazed at the level of talent in Nelson kids,” says Eli Geddis, 4Cats arts instructor, “and I can’t wait to see how they channel it to help out a great local cause. Last year at this event, the students painted their own unique coffee flavours like ‘trouser,’ ‘dragon,’ and ‘hockey,’ flavoured coffee. So who knows what surprises they have in store for this year!”

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If there is a secret to a successful marriage, it’s safe to assume that Ron and Sheila Cox know what it is.

The long-time Nelson residents celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 16 in their home on Front Street.

Family, friends and several special guests attended the event. A contingent of Nelson Emergency Services personnel were on hand, including representatives from Nelson Police, Nelson Fire, Nelson Ambulance Service and the Nelson Legion.

The couple met in Nelson, right after Ron came home from the Second World War. “His sister phoned me up to come down and meet him,” explained Sheila.

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“We both are,” said Ron, adding that his wife is always the boss in the kitchen.

Sheila said that it may have been fate that the couple ended up together. Before they knew each other, they were in the Nelson paper together.

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Leafs start new winning streak Kevin Mills Nelson Star

The Nelson Leafs are starting a new winning streak.

After dropping three in a row last weekend, the local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League squad picked up its second road win in as many nights, edging out the Coyotes 6-5 in Osoyoos on Saturday night.

But it wasn’t an easy win for the Leafs. The squad had to come from behind to steal the victory in the final three minutes.

The Leafs were down 5-3 midway through the third before the offence rose to the challenge.

Nelson opened the scoring when Travis Wellman got the first of his two goals in the opening frame.

Two consecutive goals by Alec Wilkinson in the second, stretched the Leafs lead to 3-0.

However, Osoyoos fought back.

The Coyotes scored five unanswered goals, four in the second period and one to open the third frame, to give them the 5-3 lead.

But Wellman’s second of the game, at the eight minute mark of the third, put the squad within one.

Two minutes later, Linden

Horswill found the back of the net to tie the score at five.

Overtime was a distinct possibility in this back and forth contest, but with just under three minutes to go, newly reacquired forward Jamie Vlanich scored the game winner on the powerplay.

“I thought we really bounced back,” said Leafs coach Frank Maida.

“We regrouped at the end of the second period and I thought the boys really responded to the adversity and by the end of the game we had the result we wanted.”

It was a similar story on Friday night.

“We had, basically in each game, a 10-minute lapse and allowed both teams back in the game.”

On Friday, the Leafs downed the Princeton Posse 7-4.

But for a short while, it looked as though the losing streak might continue.

Nelson jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead thanks to first period goals by Alec Wilkinson and Carson Willans.

But the Posse battled back, scoring three goals in a row to take a 3-2 lead early in a wild second period.

Just as it appeared that the Leafs might be letting this one slip away, the offence took over

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The Nelson Leafs are back to their winning ways, having beaten Princeton 7-4 and Osoyoos 6-5 on the weekend. Kirsten Hildebrand file photo the second half of the middle lead with a tally late in the game. frame, putting four pucks into Jamie Vlanich notched two the net in an eight minute span. assists in his return to the local Travis Wellman got the of- squad. fensive ball rolling, tying the “This week our goal will be game at the midway point. Then to play 60 minute each game,” goals by Tyler Garcia, Darnel St. said Maida.

Pierre and Nick Landry put the The squad plays tonight as victory on ice. they take on the Grand Forks Princeton added one more Border Bruins on home ice. in the third but Nelson’s Patrick The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Croome restored the three goal NDCC.

L.V. Rogers team drops first two games at provincials

Soccer squad struggling in finals It’s been a rough start for the L. V. Rogers boys soccer squad at the AA High School Provincial Championships in Burnaby.

The locals lost both of their games on Monday, eliminating any chance to finish in the top five.

LVR was beaten 3-1 by Kamloops’ SaHali in the opener and then lost 3-0 to the Gulf Islands in their second match of the day.

“The players are too tense, too nervous and they’re just not in it. They’re not focused on it,” said coach David Spendlove.

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On Tuesday, the locals were back in action against the Mennonite Educational Institute from Abbotsford, which was also winless after two games.

“It’s a fight not to be in last place,” said Spendlove.

The squads played to a scoreless draw.

However, LVR won the contest in a shootout.

The coaching staff was much happier with the team’s play on the second day.

The victory means the boys can finish as high as ninth place in the 16-team tourna-

ment.

“The team had a great season, unfortunately the same thing happened to us last year.”

Spendlove said nerves, fitness and communications are the three things that led to the poor showings.

He noted that most of the Lower Mainland teams are in better game condition because they are in the middle of their competitive season.

“Nelson doesn’t have a competitive season,” said Spendlove.

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Leaf Stats PLAYER Travis Wellman Jamie Vlanich Alec Wilkinson Carson Willans Darnel St. Pierre Linden Horswill Aaron Dunlap Cole Arcuri Robson Cramer Brandon Sookro Tyler Garcia Patrick Croome Nolan Percival J.J. Beitel Austin Seaman Blair Andrews Bryce Nielson

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After going undefeated in its first four games, the Nelson North Stars took on Grand Forks in Sunday’s final of the Nelson Pee Wee Hockey House Tournament.

While the home team was considered a favourite going into the final, it was Grand Forks that skated away with a 6-3 victory.

Despite the loss, the second place Nelson team should be proud of its accomplishments, according to head coach Dan Bayoff.

“I told them that second place out of 12 teams, is nothing to hang their heads about... I told them to hold their heads high.”

He also credited Grand Forks.

“They’ve got a really good team.

The two best teams made it to the end and that’s how it normally works,” he said.

According to the coach the local boys gave it a “good shot” but Grand Forks managed to jump out to a lead.

“We got back into it but then we let up on the gas a little bit and they ended up with the win.”

Bayoff knows his squad will see Grand Forks again and believes his team will know what they have to do to play along with them.

The local boys had an easy time with the first three tournament games, beating Kelowna 5-4, Cranbrook 10-8 and Vernon 4-1.

“It was a lot of fun. A lot of teams you meet that we’ve never

Nelson was undefeated entering into Sunday’s tournament final. However the locals fell 6-3 to Grand Forks.

Sam Van Schie photo played before. There’s no history of what type of team they are so you go in blindfolded,” said Bayoff.

But his team made the adjustments needed to win.

“We’ve got a lot of offensive power. We play defensively fairly well. We have some fast skating forwards that can back check hard and we have some who can bury the puck in the net.”

The 3-0 record earned Nelson the top-seed entering the playoff round. The squad took on fourthseeded Kelowna for the right to

play for the title. It was the second meeting between the two teams and Nelson won again, this time by a 4-1 score.

The third seeded Grand Forks team crushed second-seed Trail 8-1 to advance to the final.

Nelson now returns to regular league play, but the coach said there are five more tournaments coming up.

“This was the first tournament for us. We will carry on, do our best and come out on top of the next one. You never know.”

Atoms tournament The Nelson Atom Tournament is set for November 22-24.

Nelson’s Atom B1 squad (top photo) includes: Back Row: Greg Proctor (trainer) Geoff Watts (coach) Lisa Upper (manager); Middle Row: Arjun Bhabra, Devan Andrusak, Levi Reynold, Jamie PopoffHnatiuk, Mason Ouchi, Laine Makortoff and Levi Mint and Front Row: Dylan Watts, Dylan Ewen, Ben Haydu (goalie), Koby Upper and Drake Proctor. Missing from the photo is Owen Ditzel. The Atom B2 squad (bottom photo) includes: Back Row: Duane Lehr (Assistant Coach) Mark Durocher (Coach) Nikko Lazier, Jackson Cousins, Dylan Moynes, Sam Orasuk, Ravi Agmon, Simon Forrester and Paul Andersen (Assistant Coach); Front Row: Brady Stocks, Ryan Durocher, Tavish Cutler, Jack Steer, Kyle Burgoyne, Alexander Andersen, Matthew Lehr and Bryce MacLean. Missing from the picture is Owen Makortoff.

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Joseph Andrew Clarke With sad hearts, the family of Joseph Andrew Clarke wishes to announce his passing at Talarico Place on Monday October 28th at 76 years old.

Joe was born in Vancouver British Columbia on January 20th, 1937 to Bertha and John Clarke. Joe was the youngest of eight children. He moved to Nelson in 1950 when he was 13 years old.

During his working years he lived in Vancouver and worked on the fishing boats and then came back to the Kootenays to work for CPR in New Denver but spent most of his working days at Kootenay Forest Products until finally being laid off when the mill shut down in the early 1980’s. Joe decided to return to school and took some repair courses and then became a handy man working for himself. He was also custodian of Bethel Christian Centre for many years.

He met the love of his life Marlene Kolle in 1963 and married her on August 7th, 1965. Eight years later their first child Stacey was born and 16 months later they had their son Randy. They raised their family in a home Joe built on the North Shore in Nelson. Joe loved spending time with his family on their beach playing in the water, waterskiing and fishing.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary and Florence and his loving wife Marlene. Joe is survived by three brothers Jim, Dave and George and two sisters Jean and Vivian. He is also survived by his daughter Stacey (Darren) Esovoloff and his son Randy (Helena) Clarke. Joe was blessed with four granddaughters, Tyanna (14), Jennica (12), Charlize (12) and Jade (9).

Thank you to all the doctors and nurses that cared for Joe during his battle with cancer.

A celebration of life was held at Bethel Christian Centre on Nov1, 2013 followed by interment in the Nelson Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Thompsons Funeral Home.

Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. We love you forever Joe may you rest peacefully now.

Peter, the oldest of 3 children, was born in Slocan Park on September 4, 1932, to parents Nick and Milly Kinakin. He attended school in Slocan Park and at a young age started working in the logging and forest industry, ending his career in 1984, when Kootenay Forest in Nelson shut down.

On November 20, 1954, he married Lucy Masloff and together they raised 4 children. The family lived in Slocan Park, in a small house on the west side of the Slocan River and eventually built and moved to a larger house on the east side of the river. Peter enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, getting firewood and adding unique features to his house and yard. He also enjoyed collecting coins and pins and genealogy, tracing his family tree. In his younger years he was a proud member of the Ambassador Doukobour Choir, performing in many places in Canada and the United States.

He was also a life-long member of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ.

He was predeceased by his loving and cherished wife of 54 years Lucy, in 2008, his brother Paul, his sister Nancy and his grandson Brian.

Left to mourn his loss is daughter Linda (Earl) From and grandson Chris from Airdrie, Alberta, daughter Kathy Tarasoff from Glade, granddaughter Stephanie from Victoria and Joe Tarasoff from Castlegar, son Peter (Anna) and grandsons Alex and Bradley from Slocan Park, daughter Neva (Roger) Essery from Golden and many nieces and nephews.

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“PETER WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVINGLY REMEMBERED.” Peter’s family wishes to thank our relatives, friends and the community for the all the love, support and prayers. Special thanks to Leonard Markin, the singers and all those who attended the service, the Slocan Park ladies’ cooking group, the grave preparation crew, Bill Strilaeff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel and the staff at Mountain Lakes Seniors’ Community. In the last few years, Mabel Kabatoff and Mike Kooznetsoff brought joy and song to Dad’s life with their music. A sincere thank you to Mabel for sharing her music with Dad’s family and friends at his service.

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Diamond is nearly flawless and colorless. Appraised at $4100,selling for $2500, OBO. Papers included. Call or text 250 777-1779

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!

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Pets PUREBRED BERNESE Mtn. dog/purebred chocolate Lab cross puppies.

Gorgeous, healthy, will be vet checked and 1st shots. Ready to go on Dec. 24. $650. 250-499-6346.

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Free Items Free for pickup: White Maytag self cleaning Gas Range, working order, self igniting call 250 505-2178

Receptionist We require an outstanding receptionist to be the face and voice of our dealership. Qualifications include a professional appearance, the desire to help others, basic math and accounting skills, knowledge of office procedures and the ability to manage a telephone switchboard. We need to you sweat the details, keep our office organized and please our customers.

This is a full-time position. Please submit you cover letter, resume and references to: Darlene Kalawsky Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC Email: darlene@kalawsky.com Fax: (250) 365-3949

Castlegar Division Administrative Assistant – 12 month contract International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com Castlegar is nestled in a spectacular natural setting between the magnificent peaks of the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges at the confluence of the mighty Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in British Columbia.

Interfor – Castlegar Division has an immediate opening for a contract (12 month) Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate has several years of progressively responsible administrative experience. A demonstrated ability to deal effectively and discreetly with varied levels of contact is essential. This challenging position requires strong computer skills and attention to detail as well as excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Please send your resume with cover letter by mail or e-mail to: Controller PO Box 39 Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0 E-mail: Cheryl.beatty@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1989) LTD.

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Castlegar Toyota immediately seeks an energetic, customer-focused service advisor who is great with people and can handle numerous demands in a professional and courteous manner.

Duties in this fast-paced position include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts as required, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks.

Strong telephone and computer skills are essential.

Our standards are high because our customers deserve superb treatment. As a result, we offer excellent benefits, bonuses, competitive pay and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. Please send you cover letter and resume to: Daryl Zibin Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca

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NS/NP. Ref required. $650/mo + util. Avail Nov 15th Call 250-352-3965

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NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700/m + utils. Avail Dec 1st (250)8254471 or 250-354-9434.

OUR Guest Ranch-retreat facility offers rentals for your wedding, family and friend reunions. A medical spa that offers pain treatment and workshops. For accommodation call Jocelyn W. Cowie RMT, 250-442-2449 or 778-8668511 pain1@telus.net,www.abatepain.com, www.mtnspa.ca

Shared Accommodation ROOM available in Ymir till May: 20 min to Nelson, 15 to Whitewater Resort. Wi-fi, laundry., np, $450/mo. inclusive.

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2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon.

V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded.

New brakes, tires (real dub wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings.

Only 101kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $14,500 Firm!!! No GST! 250-551-3336 2005 Toyota Matrix: Manual FWD. Well maintained and ready for winter with new brakes & fluids. 208,000km.

Includes 2 sets of good tires/rims & bike rack. $6000.

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TRIDEM WATER truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Preemissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available.

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Snowmobiles 2000 Polaris 700 RMK new motor, lots of after market performance parts, asking $2950 352-3160

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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.

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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 FOR willRELEASE be published in Wednesday’s paper.

JULY 25, 2013 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

Our Daily Bread donation Nelson Brewing Company donates $2,500 to Our Daily Bread. Our Daily Bread is not just a hot lunch program; it is also a safe, warm, comfortable environment where people can connect with each other and access community services. Human connection is as important as food in the belly. From left to right are Tim Pollack, NBC general manager, Al McLeod, NBC sales manager, Corrine McFadyen, ODB Christmas fundraising campaign manager and Jim Reimer of ODB. Reimer says, “Please remember ODB this Christmas season. We exist completely by the generous donations of individuals, business, such as Nelson Brewing Company and volunteers that support us. To volunteer or to give a financial gift, visit 520 Falls Street or online at www.kootenaychristianfellowship. com. The phone number is 1-888-761-3301.

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Shooting for awesome Anne DeGrace Nelson tar Contributor

“The second Hunger Games is coming to the Civic?” she said, eyes lighting up. “The first one was awesome.”

“Not only that, it’s right on the break. At midnight,” said her friend. School was out, and they were leaning across the café table.

“You wanna go?”

You’d be forgiven for assuming these were a couple of LVR students talking about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, premiering across Canada on Friday, November 22 and at the Nelson Civic Theatre the second the clock strikes midnight on the Thursday/Friday cusp.

In fact, the speakers were closer to 60 than 16: my friend and fellow Civic volunteer Margaret — on a break from the clay studio at Kootenay School of the Arts — and I were gabbing over our weekly coffee at Oso. Which goes to show you that good movies are for all ages, and you can’t make assumptions.

Nevertheless, The Hunger Games movies are clearly marketed at the teen crowd as opposed to fossils like me and Margaret (sorry, Margaret). Based on the YA novel

by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games I (2012) was a massive box office success, grossing over $691 million worldwide. Just for fun, the Civic will show the Hunger Games at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, a nice recap before Catching Fire.

The Hunger Games story combines elements of the past — think gladiators — and present — think reality tv — in a dystopian future in which citizens of a totalitarian nation watch televised “games,” a strange and brutal sport with a deadly outcome.

If this film is entertainment, and it certainly is, in an undeniably edge-of-your-seat way, it’s also a discussion about society and human nature.

Our smart, savvy teens are also thinkers, which is why movies like this are so popular. The Civic wants to be a place for teens, with The Hunger Games one of many great flicks we’ll show that speak to teen sensibility. Non-teens can go as well, of course, if we promise to behave ourselves and not embarrass anyone.

Getting Catching Fire (The Hunger Games II) on the break — immediately upon release — and running for one week is a coup for the Civic thanks largely to the advocacy of our Toronto theatre booker Mark Satok.

For buzz films such as Catching Fire, distributors are usually unbendable about run-length, and a film such as this would normally have to run two weeks with nothing else shown, a bit too much of a good thing for a town this size.

That’s why most new-release films you’ll see at the Civic screen a few weeks late. By showing late first-run films we can take advantage of relaxed distribution rules

and better respond to the eclectic tastes of Nelson movie-lovers.

For now, this creative approach is working, with occasional frustrations when a distributor changes the rules at the last minute based on box office spikes.

Once we have three screens, variety and choice will be ours — and yours. Besides film variety, additional theatre space means more live theatre, presentations, workshops, discussion forums, standup comedy, or even sweet-16 birthday parties. Hunger Games III anyone?

There is tremendous work to be done to get there, not the least of which is major fundraising, but our Request for Proposals from architectural firms is out and our fundraising committee continues to attract Nelson’s foremost movers-and-shakers.

The success of the digital conversion campaign, more than $180,000 in two months, tells us Nelson can do anything it puts its mind to.

Meanwhile, we’ll keep creatively programming for 16s, 60s, and everyone else, and doing our very best to be awesome.

Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. Large Popcorn, Extra Butter runs every two weeks. If you have a Civic Theatre memory to share please email anne@civictheatre.ca.

Find out about movies and more: go to civictheatre.ca.

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Electronic publishing The writing, publishing, and reading world, is changing so quickly that things can feel “virtually” out of control.

That’s because the virtual landscape of the written word has opened up new ways of reading.

It’s exciting, but for an author it can seem overwhelming.

Electronic Publishing, or ePUB, is the process by which books are published for download to a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

On Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. the Nelson Public Library presents ePUB 101. Electronic Publishing expert Morty Mint takes writers through the brass tacks of this exciting new way to selfpublish.

Mint will describe the landscape of the eBook Publishing industry: how it works, who the players are, what options are out there, and how to access resources through eBound, a non-profit division of the Association of Canadian Publishers.

Topics included in the presentation include digital asset management, eBook conversion in a variety of formats, print on demand, marketing and more. ePUB 101 is a free workshop ideal for writers interested in ePublishing now or in the future.

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