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The upcoming Stories Inspire Passion event will feature speakers (back row, L-R) Keri Flesaker, Joan Reichardt, Eleanor Stacey, Deb Kozak, Allison Girvan, Rona Park, Susan Wallach, Amy Bohigian and Bessie Wapp as well as (sitting) Diana Cole, Margaret Stacey, Deb Smith and Shelley Adams. Photo courtesy Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson
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When Cathy Leugner began approaching her wish list of Nelson and area women she hoped would participate in the upcoming Stories Inspire Passion, she couldn’t believe the enthusiasm she was greeted with. “Every single one of these wonderful women emphatically went ‘for sure, that sounds fabulous’ and right away they were so excited,” said Leugner, the organizer behind the upcoming Stories Inspire Passion event. “Our committee was overwhelmed by the response we received.” And they couldn’t be more thrilled with their ultimate lineup. The Ted Talk-like event will fea-
ture appearances by 13 women: Shelley Adams, Amy Bohigian, Diana Cole, Keri Flesaker, Allison Girvan, Deb Kozak, Rona Park, Joan Reichardt, Deb Smith, Eleanor and Margaret Stacey, Susan Wallach and Bessie Wapp. That list includes a filmmaker, an author, a choir director and a mayor — just to mention a few. Each will share stories about their passion in life. “It doesn’t matter what point you are in your life, you always have passion. And what are the things that trigger your passion?” said Leugner. “I hope all the people coming out with be inspired about getting involved in the community and following their own personal journeys. I’m also hoping they’ll
now know more about the amazing women here in the Kootenays.” The night will include international tapas and wine, as well as a celebration tree and a display documenting “a century of Nelson women.” Leugner is a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women, which offers scholarships for students at L.V. Rogers and Selkirk College. The event, being held in honour of International Women’s Day, is Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mary Hall on Selkirk’s Tenth St. Campus. The marimba band starts at 2:30 p.m., so Leugner recommends showing up early. Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall will give a special guest talk, and all proceeds will go towards scholarships.
A footbridge across the CPR tracks. A new Cottonwood market, the design a far cry from the old one. A linear park along Cottonwood Creek connecting to the lakeshore. Trees and slower traffic along Railway Ave. Respect for the industrial heritage of the area. Those were a few preliminary ideas in the drawings and graphics lining the walls at an open house Thursday. The new meeting room at the restored CPR station was packed with engaged, curious and talkative Nelsonites. Several people from Modus, the consulting company facilitating the planning process, hung out at the various charts and maps, explaining and answering questions. The ideas on the walls were the result of a twoday planning workshop attended by a stakeholder group of local residents and the design consultants. The ideas presented are not set in stone but are part of a process that will take several more months and more public consultation, with final approval by city council in September. Even then, the resulting plan will be implemented in stages and could take decades.
‘Remember these are just ideas’ “I thought was a fantastic process,” said the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s Jesse Woodward who was part of the workshops. “I found it very educational and team oriented. You had people from every aspect of Nelson working on this, so I thought it was really wonderful. I think people should remember these are just ideas. We have generated a concept to say this is what it could be. People need to understand that and not be afraid of that. These are ideas and dreams.” Former city councillor Paula Kiss was also part of the stakeholder group. “I was really impressed with how the consultants captured everyone’s input and how seriously they took it,” she said, “and how they went out on site,
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