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The new word in Nelson’s scene {vurb}: any of a large class of words in a language that serve to indicate the occurrence or performance of an action, the existence of a state or condition, etc.
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ll you need to know about the Nelson Star’s exciting new arts and culture section is found in the above dictionary definition. Starting today and in every Friday edition to come, vurb is your guide to the action going on this incredibly active community. Eight pages of occurrence can be found in the second section of today’s paper and we’re sure you are going to be impressed. So why vurb? We chose the phonetic spelling of the word to be a little different. To stand out is the essence of arts, culture, food and entertainment so it seemed more than fitting. So what is vurb? It’s mainstream, it’s alternative, it’s something you’ve never seen of before. It’s eclectic. It’s Nelson. We wanted to create a home for the action and a place where those creating the action can bring it to our readers. The photographers, the painters, the sculptors, the chefs, the foodies, baristas, the poets, the writers, the DJs, the musicians, the dancers. The performers and personalities that provide that special vibe to our incredible local scene. It will all be here waiting for you every Friday. When you turn to vurb you’ll find it doesn’t quite match the rest of the Star. That’s the point. We’ve created a magazinestyle publication within the publication. It’s meant to be pulled out, thrown on the kitchen counter, picked up at the coffee shop, turned to when you’re looking for something to do on a Saturday night. It’s casual, but packed with information. It includes quick hits of frivol and longer pieces to help fill in the blanks on the people who create the action. There’s local talent and folks from afar who bring their gifts to town just for a moment. Is vurb the final word on weekly arts and culture in Nelson? In a town as vibrant as Nelson, nothing can live up to those expectations. But we’re close. Led by culture vulture Megan Cole, the team at the Star is committed to making vurb the place you turn. We’ve pumped hundreds of hours into getting it this far and our tireless efforts will not cease. We’re excited about bringing it to you and that enthusiasm will spill over into what you discover in its pages. So welcome to a new era in arts and culture coverage in the Nelson region. When you need to know what’s happening: vurb is the word. email vurb at vurb@nelsonstar.com follow vurb on Twitter at @Nelsonvurb Find us on Facebook by searching vurb
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A Supernatural summit Eighteen of the best snowboarders on earth touched down in Nelson on Wednesday in anticipation for an athletic competition unlike anything the sport has ever witnessed. Today Travis Rice and crew are off to Baldface Lodge MEGAN COLE and BOB HALL Nelson Star Staff
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The Red Bull Supernatural snowboarding event has landed. After months of preparation at Baldface Lodge, host Travis Rice along with 17 of the best snowboarders on the planet arrived in the West Kootenay earlier this week to officially launch Red Bull’s Signature Series. “It’s awesome and it’s an honour,” said participant John Jackson, a California native who is regarded as one of the favourites to win the judged event. “There has never been anything like this, so there is a lot of anticipation and unknown. It’s this fantasy that has come to life. They built all these [course] features in the summertime and now it’s covered in a few meters of snow. I can’t wait.” American television network NBC Sports is a sponsor of the Red Bull Signature Series that kicked off last month. The series will feature a number of adventure sports like mountain biking, freestyle motocross, ice cross downhill and BMX. The idea behind the series is to bring viewers “custom courses from the inspiration of the athletes themselves.” Rice is the designer of the Baldface course that snowboarders will tackle this weekend. “It’s mixed emotions, this whole thing has been incredible,” Rice told the Star on Thursday after-
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Professional snowboarder and creator of the Red Bull Supernatural contest, Travis Rice, meets with local kids and gives signatures at Tribute Boardshop Wednesday night on Baker Street. Rice was one of several boarders competing at Baldface Lodge for the Red Bull event who met with fans in Nelson.
noon during a pre-event lunch at the Hume Hotel. “The amount of work and the dedication the entire crew has shown… from Baldface, to our all our hired hands to people like Keith Berens from Live Metal Works to Red Bull’s side. It’s the sum of an amazing amount of work.”
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The custom designed course was carved out this past summer and is now covered in snow in anticipation for the action. The Supernatural is a judged competition combining freestyle and mountain riding. The goal is to crown the best snowboarder in the world.
“It’s a fun idea to put the freestyle world into a mountain setting,” said Tom Burt, one of snowboarding’s pioneers and a member of the five-man judging panel. “Turning a 2,000 vertical foot face Story continues to ‘Supernatural’ on Page 15
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hen you love the place you live, introducing it to others is a pleasure. And for 21 years, Lois Arneson did just that: as a Welcome Wagon hostess, she was one of the first points of contact for Nelson’s new arrivals. “It’s very interesting because you meet all sorts of people from all different areas of the world,” she says. “And a lot of them became friends.” For the last three years, she welcomed all comers, but prior to that primarily looked after the baby program, and greeted newborns at the hospital — more than 2,000 of them. “It was maybe ten a month, times 12 months, times 18 years,” she says. Arneson isn’t the only Welcome Wagon hostess with remarkable longevity: Edna Whiteley, who recruited her, did it for 44 years before retiring. Frances Welwood has been at it for 25 years. Only Valerie Lidford is a Convenient Taghum
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The four Welcome Wagon hostesses seen here have 90 years of experience between them: Edna Whiteley (front left) spent 44 years with the organization, Frances Welwood (back left) has 25 under her belt, and Lois Arneson (front right) is retiring after 21. Her replacement is Valerie Lidford (back right). Whiteley welcomed Welwood to town in 1969, while Welwood welcomed Lidford. ion Immediate Posses
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recent recruit, taking over from Arneson. “Welcome Wagon was always very pleased with us because we had such a stable workforce,” she says. “We enjoyed it, were all very keen about our town, and felt we were ambassadors promoting all the good things about Nelson, which we were happy to do.” Arneson is a life-long resident. Her parents, Bert and Jeanne Whimster, arrived here in the early 1920s. Her father was a printer at the Daily News, and then bought out W.H. Jones commercial printing in the bottom of the Madden Hotel. “My dad belonged to every organization in town so they all had to have their printing done at H.M. Whimster,” she says. “He did very well and was very proud of his business.” Soon after her birth in 1928, the family moved to Third Street in Fairview, where Arneson and her Story continues to Page 5 New Listing
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Council asked to support Bear Aware Local Bear Aware co-ordinators are asking their city councillors and regional directors to write to the provincial government to keep core funding for the programs. “At the moment the provincial government has not indicated that they will be providing any core funding for the Bear Aware programs across the province,� said Joanne Siderius, Nelson and Areas E and F co-ordinator. Siderius came to city council late last month to ask that politicians support the program both with in-kind and financial support and write a letter to provincial ministers Steve Thomson and Terry Lake in support of core funding. “Last year, there were 22 programs funded across the province. That meant the programs were subsidized so there were actually people delivering the programs and budgets available,� she said. Even though funding for local programs also comes from the Columbia
Basin Trust and regional district, Siderius said the lack of provincial funding would severely curtail the program. “There would still be money for a Bear Aware budget and money to do some activities, but whether there would be the money available to keep somebody around for the full four
months and whether there would be money in the budget for travelling to do work? It would severely curtail the activities of the program,� she said. Siderius didn’t know when the program would find out about the funding, but said she expects it would be announced as budgets roll out around the fiscal year end. Councillor Candace Batycki did ask that if the city were to support the Bear Aware program financially that council receive a budget from the previous year. Batycki also asked whether there would be more enforcement next year around the new bear attractant bylaw. Siderius said she didn’t have to do as much ticketing last year because not as many people seemed to be leaving their garbage out over night. City manager Kevin Cormack said that enforcement is also dependent on staffing. A recommendation passed that council introduce a motion at a future meeting to send a letter to the provincial government.
Continued from Page 4 elder sister (well known in Trail as Muriel Griffiths) were raised. They also had a “wonderful� cottage at Crescent Bay called No-Eats — which her father wryly named because there was always plenty to eat. “He absolutely adored this cottage by the lake. The more people that came, the better he liked it,� she says. “So he had the place filled.� The cottage was a popular destination for her friends, and as she and her sister got older, their families. Both girls attended UBC. Lois graduated in 1950, then worked at the provincial health lab in Vancouver for a year, before returning to the Kootenay and commuting from Nelson
to the C.S. Williams clinic in Trail by bus. “There were many buses in those days between Trail and Nelson,â€? she says. “If you missed one, there was always another.â€? After Arneson’s father died in 1951, her mother ran the printing business a further ten years, but when the Madden block was demolished to make way for a new Woolworth’s, she had to move to the rear of the Medical Arts building, where KĂślmel Jewelry is now. In addition to her long service with the Welcome Wagon, Arneson has contributed years of volunteer work to a myriad of organizations such as the Overture Concert Society, University
Women’s Club, Touchstones Museum, West Kootenay Music Festival, and United Church. (Although she took music and dancing lessons, she does not consider herself a musician: “I enjoy music, but somebody has to be in the audience.�) Her retirement from the Welcome Wagon ranks was marked with a luncheon last month. “I was born and raised here, my children were born and raised here, and their children were born and raised here, more or less. So I am very fond of my little town,� she says. “It was a wonderful job. I think this is a special place and love telling other people about it.�
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Editorial
Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett
Protection without fear
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o serve and protect: it’s at the core of police work. It’s one of the aspects of Canadian society that makes our quality of life the envy of so many. Sometimes people forget that the officers who patrol our streets are there to help. Even if you are the most upstanding citizen, the sight of a police car in your rearview mirror can produce small pangs of panic. It’s human nature to get nervous in the presence of authority. It’s actually not a bad thing because it shows respect. Unless you’re a bad person or have committed a crime, there’s really no reason to fear police. Though they wear a uniform and carry a gun, these men and women are really no different than anybody else. The recent scare across the province about a new form of the drug ecstasy is an example of when fear of authority can lead to tragic outcomes. Last week Nelson Police Department Sgt. Paul Burkart told the Star that local officers are taking this threat seriously. What jumped out of the Friday story was the approach Sgt. Burkart gave to the situation. Sgt. Burkart said some of the deaths which have occurred because of this strain of ecstasy could have been prevented. But instead of alerting authorities, those around the people who found their body in distress chose not to call. Because of that apprehension, funerals were held. “The message we would like to get out there is that in these cases when the ambulance is called — and in most drug cases — the police are going to show up, but in that particular case we are not interested in pursuing charges against the user that’s in trouble. At that particular time we are concerned about the person’s health,” Burkart told us. The police know people are going to do drugs. If people are producing or selling drugs, they are going to do their best to arrest them. But officers in this community are not kicking doors down to arrest the casual user. That’s never going to be a priority. Local police don’t encourage drug use, but they also don’t want people to die. Accepting that police are here to help can go a long way towards avoiding needless tragedy. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2.
MLA Column – Michelle Mungall
Reflections on time in Cuba
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y husband and I recently returned from three and a half weeks in Cuba. We take an annual holiday like most families, and each year we like to go backpacking in a different country. This style of travelling allows us to experience the local culture(s), life and the unexpected. While the resorts are nice, and we did enjoy a couple of days in one, I still prefer sitting in a local square taking in the atmosphere while eating something delicious from a local food stand. In Cuba, it was delectable ice cream, vibrant sounds of a dominoes game, maracas, singing, people passing by and the constant aura of want versus need. It was that last bit, the difference between want and need that caused me much reflection as I toured the largest Caribbean island. People don’t
have much by way of material goods in Cuba, but they have much more than many of their Latin American neighbours. For example, in Mexico and Peru I couldn’t walk three steps without being approached by a school-aged child selling cigarettes or trinkets. Sometimes one of their brothers or sisters was going to school while they worked to pay for that education. Education is, in my view, a need. Every child should be in school. In Cuba, every child was. In downtown Vancouver, you can’t go one block without seeing someone who is homeless although housing is a basic need. In Havana, I did not see a single person sleeping in a doorway, alley, nook or cranny. Sure, the exteriors and often the interiors of many buildings in Havana are in disrepair, but don’t judge a book by its cover — or a building with
chipped paint and crumbling molding. Inside, you will likely find comfortable furniture, frescoed walls and a solid roof. Not much, but more than a sleeping bag, some card board and shopping cart. Education, food security, housing, health care: everyone has them in Cuba. Fancy cars, flat screen TVs, laptops, and gourmet cuisine, on the other hand, are rare. But even more rare than a good pizza, was talk of elections. Although my Spanish is limited, I did get the chance to speak with a few Cubans about their national political scene. Needless to say, no one spoke about previous or upcoming election campaigns, nor did they speak about the debate between national political parties. These don’t exist in Cuba. Contrary to usual BC political chat, young
people expressed frustrations about being unable to travel while others believed in the Revolution and looked up to Che Guevera and Fidel Castro as exceptional liberators. This difference of opinion alone can lead to an interesting query about a society’s need for democracy. Some may argue it isn’t necessary for a society to function well. My view is that people need democracy more than they need a dictator. And here lies the most interesting issue for Cuba’s future. Change is inevitable, but whether that change will result in democracy or another revolution or another dictator is the question. And so I kept asking, if Cubans need change, what do they want? On this front, no one answered. Michelle Mungall is the NDP MLA for the NelsonCreston riding
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Letters to the Editor
Nelson council’s contempt I write this in response to previous comments on councillor Candace Batycki’s ambition to supersede provincial authority by rewarding what she describes as sustainable wood producers, for those that even bothered to read the original article in the Nelson Star, and especially for those that can see the imminent fiscal train wreck within our community. Nelson has become a community primarily made up of political dilettantes, claiming to want more public participation in the decision making process at City Hall while at the same time not bothering to examine the full magnitude of what our elected leaders are promulgating. Add to this the shrugged shoulders with empty palms lifting skyward in a je ne sais pas expression as the standard response to any queries regarding the goings on within the walls of our government buildings and it is easy to see how such blind ideologies motivate the single minded candidates to seek power. Who really cares anyway? Right! How sustainable is Nelson as a community? There is a great amount of verbiage commonly used to describe Nelson to outsiders attempting to grasp the life and flavour of this city, but
sustainable is surely by far the furthest from the truth. Nelson’s existence is anything but sustainable; in fact the ever growing debt, and upward spiraling tax burden feeding an over stuffed budget is dragging this city toward
“How can Nelson’s civic leaders talk about sustainable living while their actions serve to drain the lifeblood of the very people they are supposed to serve?” a fiscal brick wall that will require decisions to be made, not out of providing the best services to its citizenry, but rather attempting to keep the basic minimal services in place while struggling with suffocating debts. Councillor Batycki obviously likes the powerful political correctness in the word sustainable. It appears she wants to use her seat in City Hall purely as a platform to inject the city taxpayers into mucking about in sustainable resource policies which are strictly in the realm of provincial authority, and she seems to have the other councillors’ blessings. In fact,
SLUGS. To leap years that occur in the month of February. The tenants get a day of free rent. – Grumpy landlord HUGS. To Max the Jeweller. My daughter lost her graduation ring and I could not afford to buy the same one new as the price had tripled. Max was able to fashion a perfect copy from a photograph and from bits and pieces of my jewellery. The ring moved her to tears. SLUGS. As a timber framer and huge advocate of BC wood products in appropriate applications I am nonetheless concerned about the promotion of wood (sustainable or not) building systems for civic buildings by the city of Nelson. What a grand deviation from Houston’s stone building initiative that has left us with one of the last un-sterilized towns in the province! Or am I missing something?
while many Nelson businesses struggle with the harsh reality of soaring costs and declining profits, our civic leaders muse on the proposals like this, much the same as Nero fiddling while Rome burned. It is hard to imagine that these people care about the impacts on sustainability created by the financial stress being placed on people with marginal incomes trying to keep abreast of rising city taxes, rocketing food costs, and dwindling employment opportunities. How can Nelson’s civic leaders talk about sustainable living while their actions serve to drain the lifeblood of the very people they are supposed to serve? What kind of sustainable government shows such little compassion and so much contempt for its citizens, the working poor, and the disadvantaged while they pursue ideological political goals? It’s time to wake up. How much longer can this travesty of democracy we use to choose municipal governments continue before the voters and the bystanders realize the system has serious flaws and needs our direct supervision? Until we do there will be very little sustainable about this community. Dave Cherry Nelson
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HUGS. To the gentleman who helped me catch my dog while he was loose. I am so thankful for the experience because my unsocial dog got to meet and make friends with another dog AND the helpful gentleman was so understanding about my wonky pooch. Thank you for the hotdog help!
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.
Fairview Development Potential
Court Ordered Sale Level strata building lot located only 4 miles from Nelson on the North Shore at Shannon Point Place. This property is fully serviced and ready to build on. Community water and sewer. Paved street with lights. The purchase includes your own slip at the community dock. Strata fees are $1100/year. A beautiful setting with extremely nice homes.
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Prime lake and city view properties conveniently located on Douglas Rd. in Fairview. Two separate properties, a 2 bedroom house on a .21 acre lot plus a vacant .1 acre lot with total of over 200 of road frontage. Tremendous development potential here or a spacious family property. The house requires some finishing touches but well worth it.
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A spacious modern home with approx. 3500 sq. ft. of living space plus a cute 3 bedroom rental/inlaw house ( $800/ month + utilities) all on a 1.1 acre property in sunny Krestova. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including a classy master suite, 2 dens and 4 fireplaces. A welcoming living room, family room, dining and kitchen layout. The level property has a large patio and a big garden.
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This beautiful family home has been tastefully updated on both floors offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is excellent suite potential or lots of room for the whole family. The yard is wonderful with a great mix of lawn, shrubs, veggie garden, deck and patio plus 2 large sheds. Everything here is move in ready. Great value and conveniently located to schools and bus stop.
WHO WILL BE NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR?
The Nelson Knights of Columbus are seeking nominations to recognize an individual who has made the greatest contribution through volunteerism. Nomination forms and cover letters are available at Nelson City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Sonja’s China Cabinet. Nominations close at 4:00 p.m. February 29, 2012
K N I G H T S OF COLUMBUS
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SLUGS. To the four snowboarders who shoveled snow from the South Nelson school yard onto the front stairs to make a ramp and also a jump which blocked parents and kids form entering the yard Monday morning. After boarding a half dozen times down the railing to Latimer Street they picked up their shovels, left the whole mess and drove away. HUGS. To the LVR counsellors for making last minute schedule changes this first week of a new semester! Thank you!
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Letters to the Editor
Lumping all dog owners hurts Re: “Dog bylaw must remain intact,” January 25 I can only assume that Mr. Roenspiess does not own a dog. I am sorry if he possibly had a bad experience with a canine in the past. I do not know him and can only base my reply on what was written. First off, let me say that I agree with him regarding the current bylaw on Nelson’s main street area, however, I must take exception to a few of his words. His words, in my opinion, have him coming across as a dog-hater. Only once does he mention there are sometimes a few responsible dog owners, and the rest of the letter seemed to be an anti-doggie rant. Not everyone that owns a
dog is as ignorant and determined to break and abuse the current the bylaws. I clean up after my dog — every single
“Please do not lump all dog owners in the same stinking pile. It only takes one moron to ruin it for the rest of us.” time that he defecates — even if it’s in my own yard, and especially if it’s not. He is always on a leash and I do not take him shopping with me (what dog wants to be cooped up in a car while its owner shops?). I feel that the backlash
this letter will cause, or has already caused, only widens the rift between dog owners and non-dog owners. Instead of accusing all “dog owners” in general of breaking the bylaws, the writer could have said “irresponsible dog owners.” Please do not lump all dog owners in the same stinking pile. It only takes one moron to ruin it for the rest of us. After all, once I’ve cleaned up properly after my dog, how would you or anybody else ever know that we were there? You’re only seeing the evidence of those that have not cleaned up. That’s just my thoughts on the matter. T. Swan Salmo
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Re: Fran Horan, featured January 20 What a great teacher she really was. She was my Grade 4 teacher at Central School and influenced me with her big smile and her saving grace to accepting all as unique gifts embarking on the world at large. She definitely is a role model to all teachers today, with the patience and virtues we need to learn. Back in her day, it shows so well, it was worth being close to nature, heart and soul, towards a better future in carrying that genuine love that is so missed today. I enjoy seeing her from time to time walking everywhere...Wow... you are 90 and look much younger; all that fresh air... cheers Fran to being who you are from all of us who remember you with gratitude. Jana Mayrhofer-Harmon Nelson
Re: Parking meters Rather than spending an exorbitant amount of money to retool our current meters for the new coins, why not install machines (such as they have at the parking garage and at the Castlegar airport) that accept credit cards, bills, and coins, and that print receipts that can be placed inside the car on the dashboard? Far fewer of these machines would be needed and those parking would be liberated from having to carry around lots of coins. People for whom parking is tax deductible would then have a receipt for tax purposes. Mary Nishio Nelson
Maglio Building Centre will be Closed for Inventory Monday February 6th. Sorry for any Inconvenience.
Dr. Jennifer Rizzuto Tinholt has returned to Dentistry after the birth of her second son, Arand. Thank you for your continued loyalty and patience during my absence. And on behalf of my family, your outpouring of kindness with regards to the passing of my mother Anna is tremendously supportive. Thank you.
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Calendar Want your event advertised here? Please e-mail event details to: newsroom@nelsonstar.com. Submissions must be sent by Friday prior to the week you want it printed. Your listing may be edited for length.
Serenades for Romantique. Give us a verse, we sing it as a song at a time and place of your choice. Feb. 14th suprise your sweetie! Call or email for more info. 505.5569 or 505.6279 metzmusic@gmail.com
New to Town? Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Call us at 250-352-3220 or 250-825-4743 Have you had a new baby? Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new baby.
Applications Now Accepted 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 9, 2012, or March 23, 2012, depending on the program. Administered and managed by: P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net www.basinculture.com
FUNDRAISERS A Bottle drive has been organized for the Koeltgen family whose home was destroyed by fire. The fundraiser takes place Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot at 120 Silica Street. Please bring your bottles to the depot or call Kim at 250-551-0042 to have them picked up. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Enjoy the company of others and play Scrabble every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wait’s News at 499 Baker Street. The West Kootenay Chapter of the MS Society is looking for volunteers. We need your help to make our upcoming events successful so we are hosting an information session for anyone looking to volunteer. Come out to learn more and find out how you can help. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us at 10:45 a.m., Monday, February 6 at the Community First Health Co-op Resource Centre, 518 Lake Street, Nelson. We will serve coffee and a light snack. If you are unable to make it to the meeting but would like to get involved with our local organization that offers services and support for those who are affected by multiple sclerosis, please call our office at 1-866352-3997 (toll free) for more information. The existence of the Bank of Canada, which is Canada’s public bank, is a well-kept secret from most Canadians. The Nelson-West Kootenay chapter of the Council of Canadians will discuss the Bank of Canada with local expert Mark Cochrane, who will present an informative session on the Bank of Canada and its potential to save us millions. This event takes place on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m.
Tell us about your upcoming event, e-mail: newsroom@nelsonstar.com at Seniors Association Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street. All are welcome. For further information call 250-352-5274. The Nelson Garden Club meets every second Tuesday of the month in the seniors centre building across from Extra Foods on Vernon Street. The meeting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. We discuss all matters related to gardening. All ages are welcome. For more information call 250-352-9636 or 250-352-1978 after 6 p.m. At the next meeting on Tuesday, February 7 the group will discuss grafting and pruning and on March 6 will examine propagation techniques and grasses. Nelson and District Hospice Society will be offering a six week grief support series every Thursday until February 23 from 10 a.m. until noon for adults grieving the death of a loved one. There will be time for individual sharing and group discussion, at your level of comfort. If interested, please contact nelsonhospice@ netidea.com Pre-registration is required. Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters in Nelson is a great place to learn, develop and practice your public speaking skills in a fun, safe, encouraging environment. Visit our club to learn why so many people join Toastmasters clubs to improve their public speaking skills. Guests are always welcome. Meetings every are every second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Rosemont Selkirk College campus in Room 118. For more information visit nelson. toastmastersclubs.org. A Valentine coffee party will be held at the Nelson United Church on Friday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be baking
and books for sale. Admission is $3. The Canadian Doukhobor Society invites the community to attend their annual day of love on Sunday, February 12 at 11 a.m. at Tarrys Hall. Everyone is welcome. Interdenominational guest speakers, Russian and English singers and musicians will be providing entertainment, and the talents of the public are welcome too. Contributions to a vegetarian potluck lunch are appreciated. Please bring your food ready to serve. For more information call Alex Wishlow at 250-428-4419. All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. FOR KIDS On Saturday, February 11 the Nelson Grans are once again hosting the children’s craft and tea party At Nelson United Church from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $10 per child aged 3 to 10 years old. Activities include new crafts as well as favourites from previous craft parties. Many of the crafts are geared for Valentine’s Day. Back by popular demand the cupcake walk. Tickets can be purchased from Sensation Clothes Shoppe at 534 Josephine Street behind BCAA. Tickets are also available from the Grans. Carnaval d’Hiver is coming. All ages are welcome to join us outside at the Trafalgar school grounds on Friday, February 10, 7 to 9 p.m. and celebrate winter fun and French Canadian culture and language. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with your friends
and family and speak a little French. There’s something for everyone. AFKO, the West Kootenay francophone association, will entertain us with some traditional carnaval songs and tempt us with maple syrup. The event is free, but bring your toonies for “la pièce de résistance” from the cabane à sucre — maple sugar taffy. For information please contact pdehnel@hotmail.com SPIRITUAL Nelson United Church Taize Service. Sunday February 5 at 7 p.m. In the church hall. A service of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation. NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR This is the 48th year that the Nelson Knights of Columbus have sponsored this event. Nomination papers are located at Nelson City Hall administration, Sonja’s China Cabinet and chamber of commerce. A cover letter is enclosed with the nomination papers. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. February 29. There’s a selection committee composed of five judges of which one is the chairman. These are citizens from Nelson chosen by the chairman. Details and criteria for nominations are in the letter and nomination form. GETTING ACTIVE Looking for a fun way to run around indoors this winter? Join Nelson’s indoor ultimate frisbee league on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Drop-in spots available. Contact nelsonultimatefrisbee@ gmail.com for more information. Do you like playing table tennis? Stop by Blewett elementary school between 5 and 7 p.m. every Wednesday when school is in session.
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Fire chief Simon Grypma presented the 2012 Nelson Fire Department budget to city council last week during special budget meetings at City Hall. The chief told politicians that over the course of 2011, the department endured several challenges including the departure of two staff firefighters due to retirement, resulting in a four per cent decrease in the 2012 budget compared to last year. In 2011, the local department responded to 1,106 calls for service, of which 190 were fire calls, 475 were first responder calls, 89 were hazardous materials calls and the rest were miscellaneous calls for service. Council said the cost of the first responder service by the Nelson Fire Department so far has been a download from the provincial government and is something that they may revisit in the future
for provincial funding rather than being covered by the taxpayers of the municipality. Grypma noted, however, that fire suppression was the largest cost to the city in 2011. The Kerr Apartment fire cost $28,950 in firefighting costs alone, according to Grypma’s presentation. He also added that the 2012 property assessment for the Kerr Apartments dropped to $215,000 from nearly $1.5 million, yielding an estimated loss of about $10,000 in 2012 taxes. For the upcoming year, Grypma said that fire inspection and prevention will be a main objective as well as additional training for firefighters. In 2011, the Nelson Fire Department achieved zero time loss in workplace injuries for over 6,177 hours of on-scene emergency operations. The fire department also trained five new auxiliary recruits and trained 15 auxiliary members to Fire Fighter 1 certification.
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It’s been eight years since they’ve had one, but so far L.V. Rogers’ new debate team is having a convincing season. “We have a great group of kids who really wanted to do it and staff support from teachers who are now involved,� said Jeff Yasinchuk, one of the teacher sponsors for the Debate Club at LVR. On the LVR junior debate team, Tia Huttemann and Eija Loponen Stephenson have had a strong year, placing first at J.L. Crowe’s Secondary’s fifth annual New Year’s Debate Tournament, competing against teams from Invermere, Rossland and Trail. The debate duo is also set to compete at the provincials in Vancouver in March. “It’s been really interesting, I’m really enjoying it,� said Loponen Stephenson, who had never competed in debate before this year. “It was nerve racking at first, but then I got the feel of it and now I’m just really enjoying it.� Tia Hutteman and her older sister Julie, who helps coach the debate team, had both been involved in debate before they started attending LVR this year. “It’s always rough to start out your first year with a debate club in a school because it’s hard to get kids interested — debate sounds really nerdy,� said Julie, adding that it also takes a lot of confidence to be comfortable with the public speaking aspect of debate. “We looked at formats a lot
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Grade 9 students Tia Huttemann and Eija Loponen Stephenson will be taking part in this weekend’s debate being hosted by L.V. Rogers. The action takes place at the Fairview high school on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in the beginning of the year because nobody knew what debate was or how to present a speech, and there’s very particular criteria that you have to follow,� said Julie. At their last debate tournament, the Grade 9 girls had to compete in both an impromptu and a prepared format. For the prepared speech, the girls were given a topic a month in advance on which they researched extensively so they could cover every angle that might arise. “For impromptu you can’t really prepare for it, just listen to the news. There’s lots of current events topics, morals, that sort of things,� said Julie. Loponen Stephenson said while impromptu competition can be intense, it also evens the playing field.
“It takes a bit of the stress off because everyone’s starting at the exact same place‌ everyone arrives, gets the topic and is at the same level,â€? she said. Julie said that being on the debate team gives a lot of really worthwhile skills. “There’s critical thinking involved, a research component, cooperation and good reasoning skills,â€? said Yasinchuk. Julie added that being able to argue either side whether you believe in it or not and using logic to do that instead of emotion is another skill that’s developed through debate. Tia and Eija, as well as the other debate team members, compete again at LVR on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the last local regional tournament of the season.
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Supernatural will have future impact Continued from Page 1 into a playground for the best riders in the world to go and have fun… it’s going to be quite exciting to see. “The hardest thing is that not a lot of the public can come and see it. It would be an incredible thing for the public to be able to sit there and watch it live. People will get to see it on NBC, but it’s still not the same as watching it live. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to see it live,” said Burt. As the athletes gathered for lunch, there was a buzz of excitement for what’s to come. “Most of us here don’t do contests, we’re mostly backcountry and powder riders,” said Mark Landvik. “I grew up riding powder in Alaska and that’s my passion, and I think that is shared with most of the other riders here. Anytime you can get 18 of the world’s best snowboarders in one place and they are all stoked about it… it’s obviously going to be a pretty sick venue.” Landvik now lives in Bellingham, Washington and has travelled to Baldface and Nelson many times over the last few years. The 32-yearold said he was happy to be back in Nelson. “I love it here,” he told the Star. “I grew up Juneau and it’s on the ocean and on the hillside, epic powder, so it kind of reminds a lot of home. And the Full Circle is one of my favourite breakfast joints in the world so I
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like coming back for that.” The event is not only exciting for local powder junkies, but also for the local tourism industry. “It’s really exciting,” said Ryan Martin, manager of the Hume Hotel and member of the Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Association. “I think nobody does marketing or big events like Red Bull. They throw a lot of money at these things and they really do it right.” Martin commented on the quality of the teasers that Red Bull was producing leading up to the event. “It’s all shot in super high definition with helicopter shots. There’s no way that you can’t get excited for something like this,” he said. Nelson and District
Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson echoed Martin’s excitement. “I’m totally excited. I’ve been drinking Red Bull all day,” he said with a laugh. When Thomson first heard from Baldface partner Jeff Pensiero back in September, he knew the event would be a great opportunity for the region and the City of Nelson. “It’s really nice even to get an event like this happening in our own backyard,” said Thomson. “Nelson and area is certainly well known within the outdoor recreation community but this is really going to be something that puts us on to the map on an international scale.” The Supernatural stop of the Signature Series is going to be broadcast by NBC on March 31 as part of a tw0hour special. “We’re in a situation in the region where attracting visitors to our area is really important to the economy,” said Nelson Mayor John Dooley. “You have to be constantly working on it. You can’t just live on any one particular event or another.” r
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Dooley said that after Nelson hosted Hockey Day in Canada the marketing began immediately after to find a new event to draw eyes to Nelson. “The Red Bull Signature Series is going to be a real boost for us now. It’s one of those events that is national and even international, and that gives us really good coverage,” he said. Nelson has become a sort of second home for Rice in the last year. When he returns to his home base in Lake Tahoe and on his trips around the world, the gracious athlete boasts of our area with pride. “I think it’s pretty simple,” he said. “I can sum it up on two words: you’ll see. This is a place where you can come and focus on good living, it’s snowboard paradise with some of the best snow in the world.” As for the snowboard summit that will take place over the next few days, the host couldn’t be happier about what the ultimate outcome will be. “It’s a beautiful place for ideas and ideals to be strengthened and carried forward,” said Rice.
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Business Downtown Business Changes Hands
Lonnie’s moves into new era MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
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ustomers of Lonnie’s Lingerie may notice a new face and some changes. Longtime owner Baker Street fixture Joyce Jackson has sold Lonnie’s. Jackson bought the store seven years ago and said she’s made a lot of changes in that time. “Changes that I’m really proud of and happy with,” she said. “I really took it to a different place than it was before. I got to a point where I felt really good but also felt it was time for a little bit of a change.” Since it was announced that Jackson was going to be selling Lonnie’s, one of the biggest questions she’s been getting is “What’s Joyce doing?” “I don’t really know the answer for that yet,” she said. “I have a couple things that I’m working on but nothing is definite yet. I’m not sure.” For now she is staying in Nelson to help new owners Tobias Lawrence and Grant Parnell transition to the new
New Lonnie’s Lingerie owner Tobias Lawrence (left) and former owner Joyce Jackson agree the bottom line for success is great customer service. Megan Cole photo
business. Lawrence had been living in Victoria with Parnell. Both were working for the government, but after coming to Nelson for a wedding they got the idea that moving to the area permanently might be worth pursuing. “My partner, he can leave government in 15 months so we were sitting at Dominion Cafe and he said I could relocate back here,” said Lawrence. “He was here in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s in forestry. We started looking at houses and accidentally hit the commercial button on the MLS site and I saw
that Lonnie’s Lingerie was for sale because when I lived here in the ‘90s I used to shop here.” While Lawrence was living in Nelson, she said she would buy Calvin Klein “under things” from Lonnie’s, and remembers the changes Jackson made. “I remember when Joyce bought the place and it was in the Nelson Trading Company and I remember that transitioning she did and got really excited about it,” said Lawrence. Even though Jackson is excited about the changes that Lawrence is going to make moving Lonnie’s into a new
chapter, she is sad to see hers come to a close. “This is my baby and I feel a little sad — more than a little sad, but I know Tobias will be great and I feel so good about where the business is going,” said Jackson. “It’s going to keep going and I’m so excited about that. Personally I’m a little sad but I’m happy that Lonnie’s is going to live on in perpetuity and get a fresh perspective which any business needs from time to time to keep it vibrant and interesting.” Jackson has played an important role in the Nelson Business Association, and the
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. When she bought Lonnie’s, like Lawrence she had no experience in lingerie. “I worked in insurance,” she said with a laugh. “It’s weird as we’re going through this transition because Joyce and I never knew each other,” said Lawrence. “I would come in the store and my focus and attention would go to something else — Buttercup, her dog. “As we’re going through this particular transition we’re noticing that we have a lot of similarities which is comforting and I think what Joyce has done to the store has been extraordinary. It’s quite a legacy that she’s leaving. Everywhere you go around town, everyone speaks so highly of her.” Both Lawrence and Jackson agreed that no matter what industry they came from, what matters most is customer service and treating customers as you would want to be treated.
Call for Facilitator Nelson & District Arts Council is looking for a professional facilitator with Arts Council experience to lead the board to become a more effective organization. Required from March 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012. Goals are to meet with the Board to identify areas of need, goals for organization, methods for attaining goals and recommend and coordinate additional workshop leaders that could benefit the organization in specific areas. Facilitate sessions and provide ongoing consultation by email. Please submit a letter of intent to media@ndac.ca. Deadline for letters of intent is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Late applications not accepted.
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Community Check This Out – Anne DeGrace
Imagine fundraising. It’s easy if you try Just start with you local library... easy answers are found on the shelves and in the databases
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s someone who has volunteered for non-profits most of my adult life, I know that fundraising is sometimes known as the F-word — because it’s hard, and nobody wants to do it. For many people wanting to raise money for a good cause, the prospect can be daunting: we all know how to run a bake sale, but what if cupcakes just won’t cut the mustard? Still more of us have a great idea, but not the means to articulate it for those would-be funders. Sometimes, it takes more than imagination. Enter the library. Oh, we’ve run some imaginative fundraisers over the years, from the Incredible Shrinking Tea Party to our more recent Oysters, Authors and Ale and the Storyteller’s Saloon. We published our knockout literary cookbook, Seasonings, (did I mention it
was shortlisted for a national book award? And that it’s available for just $24.95 at the library and the Kootenay Coop, and other locations? Real fundraisers never miss an opportunity). Our recent library renovation campaign raised a hundred grand. But that’s not what I meant; that just means we’ve done our homework — and you can, too. Because what I was getting at is that library is the go-to place for fundraising skills and ideas, with resources to kick-start imaginations. For those who like print, we have titles such as The Zen of Fundraising (for those who would make peace with the F-word); Fund Raising Realities Every Board Member Must Face (ouch!); Fundraising for Dummies (for those unashamed to admit it) and Storytelling for Grantseekers (for those hoping to hook the big fish).
One of the many books found at the Nelson Public Library that can help you with your fundraising projects.
Also for grant seekers we have two binders in our reference section heavy enough to save you a trip to the gym: they are the Handbook of Assistance Programs for Non-Profit Orga-
nizations, federal and provincial editions. These regularly updated binders include opportunities for everything from arts to education, environment to technology. If you can imagine it, there may be a grant for it. There’s more: our newest database, Imagine Canada, makes the F-word almost F-un. Imagine Canada is the Canadian Directory to Foundations & Grants delivered via online database, accessible through our library computers (on site). It contains updated information on over 2,200 Canadian grant-making foundations. In addition, the database includes over 150 American foundations with a history of granting in Canada. Imagine that! To test, I did a simple search: I looked for granters who give to arts organizations in British Columbia and who support
special projects or ongoing operations. Clearly, I need to narrow my search, as I came up with hundreds. Clicking on one result, I was able to receive full information on that foundation: how it operates, how and when it gives, and to what — everything I need to know to decide if it’s a good bet or a longshot. The site allows you to create a profile and save your searches. As an addition to our library resources, this is a great one. So there you go: an ounce of information, a soupçon of skill, pinch of knowhow, a little imagination, and you have a recipe for success that’s way better than a bake sale. Go ahead: spell the whole word. Then, take a deep breath and imagine. Anne DeGrace’s library column is featured every second week in the Star
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Sports
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Whitewater Freeride Team Enjoys Big Weekend
KIJHL Stats
Freeskiing on the rise SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter
The success of Whitewater Ski Resort’s first ever freeski competition is evidence of Nelson’s local talent in a sport with growing momentum. “I had tons of people just come out of the blue and say what a well-run organized event it was, which speaks well for Whitewater and our whole program,” said Dano Slater, Whitewater Freeride Team coach. In only its second year, the Whitewater Freeride Team had a large representation at this past weekend’s contest. “We’ve come close to doubling in size from last year to this year and it looks like there’s a lot more interest coming down the pipes,” said Slater. The freeride coach said the growth of the sport can be attributed to the deceleration of race programs, traditional freestyle programs as well as the availability of media. “All kids want to do it to imitate the movies so they’re out there freeriding, which is essentially skiing without any rules to it, and that’s what they want to do.” Having competed, judged and now coached, Slater and his coaching counterpart Peter Velisek are veterans in the freeski world. “Freeskiing is pretty new, within the last 10 to 15 years… it’s new and it’s gaining popularity every year, especially at the junior level. My first contest was in 1997 at Red Mountain and that was really the beginning of it,” said Slater. The Whitewater Freeride
Whitewater Freeride Team member Ben Le Marquand pursues his line this past Saturday at the local mountain. Le Marquand finished fourth in the category that included 16 to 18 year old athletes. Samuel Dobrin photo
Team is currently broken up into junior and senior categories and has about 18 young skiers in total. With the conditions available at Whitewater, Slater says it’s the perfect training ground for these upcoming skiers. “We have the snow product and we definitely have some cliffs and natural features to play with. I think that just Whitewater having the terrain that it does engineers a kind of skier that can go out almost anywhere in the world and hold their
own,” said Slater. One of Whitewater’s skiers well on his way to accomplishing that is Sam Woodward. The LVR student, who turns 15 on Saturday, is having an excellent first season competing, placing seventh at the Canadian Open in Rossland earlier this season and winning first in his age category at the Whitewater Jr. Freeski Competition last weekend. “I love skiing, skiing in powder and just everywhere is just so much fun,
it’s always a good time,” said Woodward, who’s been skiing since he was just two years old. Skiing has been a part of the Woodward family for decades with both his parents and grandmother Mary Woodward, who was recently featured in the Sherpas Cinema film All.I.Can.,as a ski influence. “I can’t even put it to words, I’m just speechless, it’s crazy,” said the young skier about his grandmother’s appearance in the film. This year Woodward decided to hang up his hockey gear and focus on skiing. “I played hockey up until this year. I stopped because it was getting pretty hard between rep hockey and skiing,” he said. “I think I can definitely go further in skiing than I would be able to go in hockey because I wasn’t one of the major players, I was good, but I wasn’t an all-star.” Woodward’s final competition run last weekend was on ‘Blast,’ a course he skis regularly, which helped him to pick a line that would score well. “Within these competitions, line choice is the number one category,” said Velisek. “If you pick something with a difficult line and ski it the best possible way, you’re going to come out on top because aggression, fluidity, style technique, it’s all based off your line score.” Woodward’s first-place prize included Smith soft goods as well as a Smith sponsorship — a prize that Story continues to ‘Enthusiasm’ on Page 25
League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 46 38 Castlegar 45 32 Nelson 43 24 Spokane 43 19 Grand Forks 45 1
L 6 10 15 21 43
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 2 2 4 2 1
P 78 67 52 41 3
Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 45 31 Kimberley 44 30 Creston Valley 44 25 Golden 43 16 Columbia Val. 44 3
L 10 12 15 22 40
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 4 1 4 4 1
P 66 62 54 37 7
Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 45 Penticton 45 Princeton 44 Kelowna 45 Summerland 44
W 25 23 24 22 11
L 17 15 17 19 31
T 1 1 1 0 0
OTL 2 6 2 4 2
P 53 53 51 48 24
Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Kamloops 44 Revelstoke 45 N. Okanagan 44 Sicamous 43 Chase 45
W 32 32 30 15 5
L 7 10 13 26 38
T 1 0 0 1 1
OTL 4 3 1 1 1
P 69 67 61 32 12
Upcoming Games Friday, February 3 Grand Forks at Nelson, 7 p.m., NDCC Penticton at Kelowna Kamloops at North Okanagan Kimberley at Sicamous Castlegar at Beaver Valley Creston Valley at Columbia Valley Golden at Fernie Princeton at Summerland Chase at Osoyoos Saturday, February 4 Kimberley at North Okanagan Chase at Princeton Revelstoke at Kamloops Summerland at Kelowna Columbia Valley at Creston Valley Beaver Valley at Castlegar Osoyoos at Spokane Fernie at Golden Sunday, February 5 Grand Forks at Spokane, 7 p.m., NDCC Kimberley at Golden Kamloops at Sicamous Grand Forks at Summerland Revelstoke at North Okanagan
Nelson Leafs Leaders
PLAYER Nik Newman Brett Norman Colton Schell Patrick Martens Carson Willians Matti Jmaeff Dallon Stoddart
LEAFS HOCKEY HOME Fri. FEB. 3 7:00 PM
vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins
HOME Sun. FEB. 5 2:00 PM vs. Spokane Braves
AWAY Fri. FEB. 10 7:30 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
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Position Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward
GP 40 36 41 26 42 35 41
G 24 23 20 29 14 11 14
A 30 31 32 18 24 25 18
P 54 54 52 47 38 36 32
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Nelson Rotary Clubs welcome new members
Archie Laurie Nelson Rotary Club “I felt there was a lot more I could do with my time. All other aspects of my life; family, work, recreation, are well balanced. I really want to do something that allows me to give back.”
Vincent Zenarosa Nelson Rotary Club “This is from a song that was sung often in the church I used to go to and it is something that has been like a mantra for me. “We may not change the world in one day, but we still can make a change today... in our small way.”
Eilleen Holland Nelson Rotary Club “Having been fortunate in my life, it is important for me to reach out to my community, country and the world to throw compassionate assistance in the direction of others. Rotary will help me do that. As a relative newbie here, I am also Ànding that joining the Rotary is a wonderful way to become connected with the community. I also enjoy the speakers at the weekly luncheons...they have their Àngers on the pulse of what is happening in the world today and their words open doors in the mind.”
Ron World Mark McBride Nelson Rotary Club Nelson Rotary Club “We all realize that we have some- “Being a Rotarian in Creston I saw thing to contribute to make the world the difference that was made in the a better place. I joined Rotary as it has community.” programs that help in my community and programs internationally. One service club that helps at all levels!”
Madi Bragg Nelson Daybreak Club
“I became good friends with a Rotarian who had travelled to Africa to help with Polio vaccines. What an inspirational story both on her personal level and what Rotary has done and is doing to rid our world of Polio. I want to give and help and the best way for me to do this is by volunteering my time. Rotary is so well organized and allows me to do just that on so many levels... not just Polio but with the Nelson Food Cupboard, youth projects like the Skate Park and the Salvation Army.”
Noreen Lynas Nelson Daybreak Club (Noreen was long-time member of the Nelson Rotary Club)
Lara Ellenwood Nelson Daybreak Club
“Rotary is a world wide organization with many opportunities to be a part of a bigger picture. I love being inWayne Holland volved with the youth in Rotary and Nelson Rotary Club the change they can inÁuence.” “I joined Rotary to give back to my community and country, and to aid those less fortunate than myself world-wide. I will also beneÀt as a newcomer by getting to know the members of the Rotary. ”
President’s Reports Giaconda Gordon, President, Nelson Rotary Club: The Nelson Rotary Club of Nelson has had a very busy year, since the beginning of the year, July 1st. We started the year off with the July 1st BBQ at Rotary Lakeside Park. We had a great display, promoting the awareness of the radication of Polio, with the Iron Lung display at the Park. As the year began, our main focus was the replacement of the Wharf at Rotary Lakeside Park. The Park is one of our main projects on an ongoing basis. The planning committee worked nonstop on this project and in the late fall presented the board and
members with the plan. In late November the Wharf was ordered and it will be installed in the spring of 2012. We also did an upgrade to the Rotary Pointe at the soccer Àelds. In conjunction with the City of Nelson, we pulled out the overgrown gardens and placed crush gravel around the trees, making Rotary Pointe a great place to sit and relax. Throughout the year we continued to pay out our 7 scholarships that we awarded to high school students and continued extensive community support from our Fund spending committee. As the Holiday Season was fast approaching our club got in the
spirit of lending a Rotary hand, we volunteered working the Salvation Army kettles and delivered meals on wheels. We held a Christmas cash draw in conjunction with our annual Christmas tree sales, which were sold out by December 15th. We wrapped up 2011 with a family Christmas luncheon, celebrating Rotary family month.
“As far as joining Rotary, I came as Geolyn’s guest on a day when the Quest for Community students were giving a presentation on their recent trip to Mexico. I was so impressed by those students and their work. Rotary’s contribution to youth is only a small part of their good work. Now that I am a member of the Nelson Daybreak Club, I feel like I can do my part to help, both locally and around the world. Through that giving, I have gained a stronger sense of community. I am so inspired by the tireless work done by my fellow Rotarians. They are truly the core of a strong community!”
niche for us to work collaboratively with the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society to spearhead the campaign to raise the funds needed to build the planned skate park at the Community Centre. What better way to mesh our two priorities of Youth and Community. We are excited to be co-hosting, along with Selkirk College, the SK8fest fundraising event in February. This will Marilyn Miller, President, Nelson be a “kick off” to the major skate Daybreak Club park funding campaign and an eveThe Nelson Rotary Daybreak ning dedicated to urban celebration Club set a clear goal this year to with musicians, buskers, dancers, focus our service initiatives toward and artists contributing to the street both Youth/New Generations and scene theme. Community projects. As the year Our club also sponsors a lodeveloped, our club saw a special cal Interact Club of high school
Karen Bennett Nelson Rotary Club “My husband has been involved with Rotary for years so it has been a part of lives for a long time. Now that our children are getting older and less of my time is spend volunteering with my children’s activities and interests, I am able to look to other volunteer organizations. Rotary does so much locally and internationally, that it seemed like a perfect Àt.”
John Hanneson Nelson Rotary Club
“I joined Rotary as it is an excellent opportunity to meet and work with other community members whom share similar values. I believe in supporting the communities we live in as they in turn support me and my family.”
students dedicated to local and international understanding and service. We Rotarians gain great inspiration from our local youth. Some of these students are travelling to Mexico in January. We know that they will be exceptional ambassadors of good will.
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Sports Home Stand
Done Reading? Why not recycle?
Coming off an exciting weekend against Castlegar, the Nelson Junior Leafs are set to take on two more Neil Murdoch Division rivals this weekend at the Nelson and District Community Complex. As they prepare for the post season later this month, the locals tangle with Grand Forks tonight starting at 7 p.m. On Sunday afternoon the Spokane Braves come to town for a 2 p.m. tilt. Bob Hall photo
Whitewater Ski Team Athletes Qualify for BC Winter Games
Locals off to ‘mini Olympics’ SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter
Young athletes from across the province are preparing for the BC Winter games this month vying for top spots in their respective disciplines. However, for the four members of the Whitewater Ski Team who will be racing in Vernon, it’s just another opportunity for a memorable experience. “It’s a huge achievement just to get to the BC Winter Games, so as far as goals with their performance when they’re there, I don’t want to build up any big expectations for them,” said Dylan Henderson, Whitewater Ski Team head coach. “I want them to go there and have fun and just have a great experience.” The four young Whitewater athletes made the Kootenay team along with skiers from Rossland, Kimberley, Fernie and Panorama. “They’re absolutely thrilled, as far as an experience with any of the sports that they’ve done up to this point, this is
the biggest event that they will have gone to and they’re very excited,” said Henderson. The Whitewater Ski Team head coach said he helped prepare his skiers mentally and physically for the qualifying races at both Kimberley and Panorama, but attending the BC Games wasn’t a big focus for the team. “Going into it I didn’t pump them up too much because I didn’t know how many were going to make it in and for the ones that didn’t make it in I didn’t want to let them down at all,” he said, adding that once the four qualified he started to explain what it was they actually qualified for and both the parents and kids were astonished. “It’s quite amazing. The athletes pay a small amount that’s required and then everything else is covered by the provincial government… it’s really like a mini Olympics,” he said. “We’re very proud, she’s worked very hard and we’re so glad that she has this opportunity to show her best,”
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said Brenda Mitchell, whose daughter Haley, 11, will be attending the Games. Along with Haley, Whitewater’s Savannah Leishman, 12, Jesse Thurston, 11, and Liam Jones, 11, will be racing in Vernon late February.
“I want them to be realistic about why they’re doing the sport, which is for the fun of it and for the team aspect.” Dylan Henderson Whitewater Ski Team Coach
“With skiers at this age I’m very careful setting up goals like qualifying for events like this because they’ve got a lot of years ahead of them in the program and I don’t want to discourage any athletes that didn’t qualify,” said Henderson. “The athletes that didn’t qualify this time could be the ones qualifying for ma-
jor events in a year or two… there’s a lot of stages within athletic development and at this young age I just don’t want to build them up too much with pressure to perform.” “It wasn’t one of my long term goals [to make it to the BC Games] but I’m quite happy that I made it in,” said Jones, adding that he’s just going to try and do his best at the event. The young athletes said they’re just “taking it as it comes,” and while qualifying for the event wasn’t necessarily what most of them were focusing on this season, they’re excited for the experience. “I want them to be realistic about why they’re doing the sport, which is for the fun of it and for the team aspect,” said Henderson. “Later on these sorts of goals of making events is all part of personal development within the sport, but at this point I really want a team atmosphere and a supportive environment for all the athletes on the team.”
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Churches of Nelson Happy Though Married Jim Reimer, Pastor Kootenay Christian Fellowship For the next four weeks, I will be writing in this column. Since it is the “love” month (February), I thought I would write on the theme “Happy Though Married”. Marriage has fallen on hard times lately. Most people are now opting to live together first and then tying the knot. However, this new attempt to do relationship is not fairing any better. The latest trend is serial monogamous relationships with the average being five years. Whenever a relationship breaks down, whether it is in a marriage or common law context, it is painful. It can have long term negative consequences for children and can put severe stress on the finances. For the next three weeks, I am going to write about how to be Happy Though Married. Topics will be: HOW TO HAVE A GOOD FIGHT Communication is the number one reason for marital failure. This column will provide tips on how to deal with challenges and disagreements in a positive manner. RAISING WELL ADJUSTED KIDS Children, while a huge blessing, can put a real strain on any relationship. How to manage the rigors of child rearing, but still maintain the spark of love in a relationship will be the content of this piece SEX AND HOW TO ENJOY IT FOR A LIFETIME. It never ceases to amaze me that in my pre-marital counselling sessions couples never have any questions about sex. Yet every magazine at the checkout counter has at least one or two headline articles on the topic of sex. If everybody is an expert, why does it get so much ink? Is it possible that we are missing something? Well, I have just about run out of space for this column so let me conclude with these short thoughts: • Marriage was and still remains God’s idea. This is evident by the fact that every culture in the world still values marriage. • Since it is God’s idea, then it can work. God never asks us to do something that cannot be accomplished. Every marriage has the potential of working and being a blessing. • There will be times of challenge, conflict, stress, hardship and unexpected disappointments in the relationship. However, these should not be considered negatively but with joy, as we know that adversity makes us stronger, healthier, and has the potential of creating vibrancy in the relationship. Face adversity together and
experience the power and blessing in unity. • Determine your words to be a blessing to your spouse and listen more than you speak. James 1:19 says, “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to becoming angry.” • Practice the art of forgiveness. 1 Peter 4:8 says, “Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of transgressions.” •Lastly, if you can’t work it out together, seek some help. It is worth it.
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It is with great sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of Patricia. Patricia is survived by her husband Leslie; daughter Melody Horlick; brother Dr. Donald Marquis and his wife Shirley in Lethbridge; nieces Carol and Carmen in Calgary, Linda Trierschield in Sitka, Alaska; nephews Dr. Edward Marquis and his wife Laurie and their children Anna and John in Prince George, BC, Jon Lightburn in Vancouver and his children Charlotte and Shelley, and Steven Lightburn and his wife Cecelia Danaher. Patricia was predeceased by her brother John Marquis. He had three children: Sharon, Gavin and Guy. Patricia graduated from the School of Nursing, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Victoria, BC. Early in her career she worked as a public health nurse serving the Nelson regions in the West Kootenays. Patricia and Leslie were both born in Nelson and she met Leslie while he was home on vacation. A love of the outdoors and animals soon led to their union of 52 beautiful years. I thank you very much Pat for all the years we had together in life’s journeys. She will always be remembered for her love of gardening, art and music. Patricia and Leslie loved the mountains, hiking, walking and above all swimming and lounging on the beach. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Patricia’s life will take place in Nelson, BC in the springtime. A time and place for the remembrance will be published in your local newspaper, or mailed directly to you. We wish to thank Dr. Malowony and Dr. Black for the kindness and professionalism they have shown Patricia. We also wish to thank the neurologists and intensive care and nursing staff at the University of Alberta Hospital. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to do so, donations in Patricia’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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September 24, 1916 - January 12, 2012 Irene passed away peacefully on Thursday at Jubilee Manor at the age of 95. She will be laid to rest in Creston in the spring.
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Bill William Oke Oke: On Sunday, January 29, 2012 William (Bill) Oke of Nelson, British Columbia passed away peacefully at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 89 years. Bill was born in Penticton, BC on October 23, 1922. He was a veteran of W.W.II. Bill worked for many years in the lower mainland and Nelson as a funeral director. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Nelson Legion. He was predeceased by his wife Joan, and a sister Dorothy. Bill is survived by his son Ian (Gloria) and a daughter Karen (Brad), 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 12 noon at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC. Have a glass on Bill may he rest in peace. Cremation has taken place at the Nelson Crematorium in Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Civil Forfeiture Action in Rem Against $1,205 in Canadian Currency seized by the Nelson Police Department on July 22, 2011 from Mikhail Reid (the “Money”) and Its Fruits or Proceeds Between Director of Civil Forfeiture Plaintiff and The Owners and all Others Interested in the Money, in Particular Mikhail Reid Defendant ADVERTISEMENT To: Mikhail Reid TAKE NOTICE THAT on 23/JAN/2012 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Nelson Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S16602 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Director of Civil Forfeiture claims the following relief against you: forfeiture of the Money and the fruits or proceeds therefrom. You must file and serve a Response to Civil Claim within 21 days from the date this advertisement is first published failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Nelson Registry, at 320 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Director of Civil Forfeiture whose address for service is 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9J7.
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Swimmers strong at Snowfest SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Kelowna Snowfest Swim Meet late last month stood true to its name. With the snow falling outside the Kootenay Swim Club was a force to be reckoned with inside. Nelson’s Jordan Andrusak dominated the water, placing first in both the 50m and 100m in breaststroke. Andrusak’s great form helped her knock off five seconds in the 100m butterfly, taking a respectable third place. Her swim in the 800m freestyle was impressive, dropping six seconds off her previous time and she finished off the meet with seven best times. Andrusak will be attending AAAs in March and going for her Age Group National time in freestyle. Kelsey Andrusak’s love for freestyle did not go unnoticed. She placed first in 50m, 100m and her favourite 200m freestyle and swam four best times. Watch out swimmers — Kelsey is on fire and has proved it by making it to AAs. Gabrielle Hanvold had an
Nelson’s Jordan Andrusak had a great weekend in Kelowna.
unbelievable meet. She had six best times and placed second in 200m butterfly and 200m IM. Hanvold went the distance and finished off Sunday with swimming six 200m races. Her strength and endurance has led her to AAs where she will be working towards her AAA times. Sydney Wetter made it to the swim meet with a box of Kleenex and a strong heart while battling the dreaded cold. She brought in four best times and never gave up. Wetter has shown to be a competitor in the water and is working to meet her goals for the season. The team’s 15 and over boys, James Pilla and Niallan Collier, are concentrating
on AAAs and are in prime form going into the meet. Pilla finished Snowfest with two second place finishes and two best times. Collier had a perfect four for four in best times and three second place finishes. Both boys will be focusing on getting their Western National times at March’s meet and will begin their taper in the next three weeks to prepare for AAAs. Tenysha Van Mierlo, Maneet Natt and Hannah Devries did not attend the Kelowna Snowfest Swim Meet but are fired up and ready for AAs in February. All three girls will have the opportunity to get AAA times and advance to the meet in March.
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Continued from Page 19 fellow teammate Trace Cooke, who placed first in the senior category, also won. “Dano and Peter have helped a lot and just skiing with my friends and pushing each other every day to get better faster and stronger, it’s been awesome,” said Woodward. Slater said a lot of the Whitewater skiers were knocked out of a podium position on the final day of competition due to just trying their hardest. “They just decided to go for it instead of skiing a smarter game and perhaps beWhitewater Freeride Team member Sam ing ahead in the Woodward came away with top prize in point standing… none of my aththe Boys 12-15 category. letes were skiing a [safe run]… they all either hit the podium or blew up trying,” said Slater. “I think that’s the spirit and it’s admirable to just go for it like that.” Velisek said it was a positive experience all around, with the athletes skiing for fun and pushing the boundaries of their abilities. “Watching these kids come down, they’re skiing their hearts out and putting everything into their run and the support they’re giving each other is amazing.”
The Whitewater Freeski competition had a large local representation. The following is a list of local skiers and their placing in their respective age categories. Boys 8-11 1 Elias Lutz 3 Ezra Foy 8 Adam Kuch
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Treacherous winter roads and lingering injuries resulted in a smaller than usual squad from the Nelson Figure Skating Club travelling to Creston for the Kootenay Regional Competition on January 20 to 22. Although weather prevented a pair of skaters and a coach from reaching Creston, the team put in an excellent showing at the year’s first competition. Soleil Babcock, 11, and Sophie Borhi, 10, both turned in gold medal performances for their free skate programs while 12-year-old Sebastian Bodine-Shah captured silver in the men’s preliminary free skate, performing his program with power and style. Christina Champlin was the busiest Nelson skater, competing in both the Ladies long and short pro-
(Back L-R) Angelica Ross, Sophie Borhi, Christina Champlin, Charly DeFouw, Shaen Panko Dool. (Front) Tao Measures, Sebstian Bodine-Shah. Missing: Naomi Perkins, Soleil Babcock.
grams as well attempting to achieve three test levels. Competing for the first time at the Pre-Novice level, Champlin finished fourth in a very strong field.
Naomi Perkins didn’t let that fact that a car accident prevented her coach from attending the meet get in the way of things. Perkins, 14, nailed two double jumps
in her Jr. Bronze Ladies program to finish 8th in the standings. For Angelica Ross, 8, and Tao Measures, 9, Creston marked their first competition. Ross achieved a gold assessment from the judges in the Performance category, while Measures took home the silver medal in the PrePreliminary men’s field. Both skaters enjoyed their first taste of competition and plan to compete more this season. While several skaters will travel to Penticton for the Ogopogo Free Skate early in the month, most club members are training hard for the Rocky Mountain Free Skate Competition in Cranbrook on February 25 and 26. The club is also preparing for its annual ice show gala in early March that will include performances from all members of the club as well as special guest skaters.
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Valhalla Path Realty
The Glacier Gymnastics Club is hosting the annual Judges Cup competition on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. This event features local and visiting athletes from Trail, Castlegar and Golden. Boys and girls aged 6 to 18 will be competing at Recreational Performance, Competitive and Provincial levels. In addition there will be a silent auction to raise funds for the purchase and maintenance of equipment. For further information please contact the Gymnastics Club office at 250-352-2227.
Nelson Star Carrier of the Month
280 Baker St., Nelson, BC
(250)354-4089
valhallapathrealty@telus.net IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
$346,900
This beautiful family home has been tastefully updated on both floors offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is excellent suite potential or lots of room for the whole family. The yard is wonderful with a great mix of lawn, shrubs, veggie garden, deck and patio plus 2 large sheds. Everything here is movein ready. Great value and conveniently located near schools and bus stop.
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)
Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com
KAAP has cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs for adoption. Please check them out on our web site at www.homes4animals.com, or call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for information and updates. All adoptable pets can be visited in their foster homes. Here are some of our “adoptables”: His dad is a purebred Yellow Lab, and mom is a BoxerMaremma cross. Norman will be a large dog, and will need an active family and some good old puppy training as he is growing up. Norman has had his first shots and vet check, and is ready to go!
Call Wayne
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Gino Catenacci Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
$429,900
A log home overlooking Kootenay Lake that sits on 17 private acres and has a large detached workshop, and custom built kitchen is your opportunity to enjoy the incredible lifestyle that the Kootenays has to offer.
STILL
DOING 520 C Falls Street Nelson TIME! (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!
NORMAN
Call Robert PROCTER AT ITS BEST
Congratulations to Gino Catenacci, our Nelson Star Carrier of the Month for January!
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
Call Norm or Lev HOUSE AND STUDIO
I have lived in Nelson all of my life. Most of my interests involve the outdoors and sports. My favorite pass times are fishing and snowboarding. I like delivering the Nelson Star because it is a good way to make some spending money and get some exercise. Gino will receive gift certificates from Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza.
$239,000
Nestled on 4 separately titled lots all generous in size 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 offers endless enjoyment on those long summer nights. All within thirty minutes to Nelson.
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$299,900
From the fenced private yard to the detached studio this 4 bed 2 bath home put the V in value. With generous room sizes, a great floor plan, a full finished basement and a high efficient heating and cooling system few houses in this price range can match. Great value will not last long.
Call Lev or Norm OVER $2000 MONTHLY INCOME!
Congratulations Gino!
James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com
$575,000
This very well maintained 3 bed, 3 bath rancher on gorgeous 1.93 flat acres with 340 ft frontage on Duhamel Creek and a stone’s throw from 6 mile beach is waiting for the right family. Very unique investment property produces sizable income. Why not live in paradise and enjoy some passive income?
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Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com
$259,900
She is a sweet tempered, beautiful spayed 4 year old AkbashAnatolian Shepherd cross, who gets along with all. Anna needs to be part of a loving family, and to also have a “job”. She would be excellent on a farm with livestock, or with a very active committed family. This big boy is only 4 months old, but is on his way to being a large dog. Moka is Anna Banana’s son! He is an Anatolian Shepherd cross, and is looking for a country home where he can learn to protect his family. Moka has been neutered, tattooed, and vaccinated
Call James MOVE IN READY
There are 7,000,000,000 people. There are 46,000 rainforests left. Around 1/5 of all the earth’s plants grow in rainforests.
ANNA BANANA
This spacious 3-bedroom home is ready to move right into. With fresh paint, new flooring upstairs, and a lovely kitchen, there is not much to do but add your personal decorating touches. It will be easy to enjoy the deck and mountain view during the warmer weather while the kids and pets run free in the fully fenced lot. This property is on the bus route and close to Rosemont school and the new Rosemont park.
Call Yara or visit www.nelsonlocal.com
www.valhallapathrealty.com
SPIKE
MOKA Spike is a loving, affectionate boy. He is 5 years old, and grew up with a family protecting their property. Spike is neutered and vaccinated. A fenced yard at his new home will be an asset. Spike will make a great family pet; he gets along with other dogs and cats.
GREAT NEWS! The Kootenay Co-op has included KAAP in their “Till Donation” program. Now it is easy to make a small donation to help our community pets every time you shop. Just look for the KAAP till card, and have it scanned when you do your checkout. Thank you!
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RHC Realty
Serving Nelson, Kootenay Lake, Slocan Valley & area since 1908
250.352.7252 www.rhcrealty.com
Helping Local Kids
CHARACTER HOME
WATERFRONT LEASE LOT
HARROP PARADISE
CUSTOM BUILD ON 0.90 ACRES
DOWNTOWN HERITAGE CHARMER
Tucked away in Upper Fairview with natural wood flooring & trim, stylish design, vaulted ceiling, nice views; and with the option to occupy as a 3-4 bedroom single family home or kept with the currently-rented basement suite.
A rustic Riondel waterfront lease lot cabin. 121.42 feet of beach frontage by 300 feet in depth. Treed sloping lot with views of Purcell Mountains across the lake. Recreation getaway.
This 5 bedroom 2 bath home sits on 7.79 acres of mixed land which includes pasture, treed areas and amazing views. This property is very diverse and appeals to many with such a price.
Extensive oak hardwood floors, bright open kitchen, maple cabinets, gorgeous granite counter tops, soaring 9’ to 10’ ceilings, and a large gas fireplace. Beautiful 5 piece ensuite, walk out basement with under slab heated floors, large deck and covered patio.
Late Victorian style 4 bedroom 2 bath family home sits on a level, landscaped lot very close to downtown. Same owner for over 30 years, this restored and updated home must truly be seen to be appreciated!
Call Glen $445,000
Call Alan $175,000
Call Brady $499,000
Call Laura $895,777 Inc. Net HST
Call Lorne or Drew $479,500
PROCTER WATERFRONT
WILLOW POINT LODGE
BEAUTIFUL HARROP LOCATION
BALFOUR STARTER
Two bedroom home with 84’ of beach in a quiet neighbourhood in the Procter area. Two decks, covered parking, workshop, dock and one bedroom rental cabin. Great for year round or seasonal property. Call Dave $559,000
Truly one of the West Kootenay’s premiere addresses, this timeless 5,300 sqft Edwardian Mansion on 3.4 acres was built by Colonel A.N. Taylor in 1920, and has undergone a 20+ year painstaking and loving restoration, now one of the most successful B&B’s in the Nelson area. Full floor plans and HD Video Tour.
CHATEAU LIVING NEW PRICE!
NEW LISTING!
Affordability for those wanting to start a home business in the Balfour area. A tidy 3 bedroom mobile, insulated 24’x24’ shop and 24’x40’ garage with 14’ doors. This is a great package for the backyard mechanic, storage facility for seasonal residents or a nice starter.
Make this 2 bdrm & 2 bath manufactured home all yours with your own ideas with some new paint and cosmetics. Very close to Nelson, located along Granite Rd in the Chateau Village Mobile Home Park. Plenty of space to live including a large deck, outbuildings and placed on a corner pad.
This 1 bedroom home is undergoing many improvements with Laminate wood flooring in the kitchen and living room. Basement has a master bedroom and a large family room with wave wall for your stereo. A fenced yard with fruit trees and lake access just down the street.
PaulShreenan.com $849,900
Call Lisa $49,000
Call Alan $245,000
Call Tad $210,000
1930’S LOWER FAIRVIEW CHARMER
NORTH SHORE ACREAGE
SUN DRENCHED
SLOCAN VALLEY DELIGHT
ON PERRIER ROAD
Centrally located 3 bedroom home, with original hardwood floors and wood accents. This cared for home has many upgrades, don’t pass this affordable family home up!
Benched 4.78 acres situated approximately 17 miles out the North Shore. Undeveloped, treed property, with nice southeasterly exposure, lake and mountain views. Great golf, fishing & outdoor recreation is close by!
This 700 feet of waterfront property has 8.8 acres of privacy and is placed in recreational heaven. Added plus is a 2 bedroom, over 1100 Sq foot home with outbuildings.
2 bedroom 1 bath modern, cozy home with great views of Slocan River/Lake. Also 24 ‘x 32’ shop, full basement and unfinished 2nd floor, all on a private treed 24 + acres within 1 hour from Nelson/ Castlegar.
Three bedrooms on the main, large living area,
Call Christine $344,900
Call Glen $159,000
Call Brady $420,000
Call Lorne or Drew $399,900
Call Glen $269,000
NEW HOME
FAIRVIEW HERITAGE
NEW BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT @ 4 MILE
STUNNING LOG HOME!
SUMMER’S COMIN’
Located minutes from Nelson, this beautifully finished brand new 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sits nicely upon a spacious 127 x 199 view lot. Too many features to mention. All these extras make this home one that is truly in a league of it’s own. HST included.
Pristine Fairview 2 BED, 3 BATH home, convenient to Lakeside Park, completely and lovingly restored. You’ll love the sensible, flowing layout, modern kitchen w/ granite counter tops and the ample entertainment areas. Full floor plans and HD Video Tour available.
Open floor plan, large kitchen, maple cabinets, granite counter tops & SS appliances. Spectacular lake views, gas fireplace, circular maple staircase, walk out basement, triple car garage, and shared 3 acre land reserve with Shannon Creek running through it.
Outstanding home on 2.5 landscaped acres just minutes from Castlegar! Whisper Creek log package with separate garage, hot tub, pool, wrap-around deck, vaulted ceilings, stone-faced fireplace, etc!
It’s February, time to start thinking about the warmer months ahead. And this 4 bedroom, two bath property offers the perfect solution. An affordable year round home, only 10 minutes to town, with more than 70’ beautiful sandy beach.
Call Tad $550,000
PaulShreenan.com $479,000
Call Laura $895,777 Inc. Net HST
Call Lorne or Drew $699,900
Call Dave $479,900
BE IMPRESSED!
RIVERFRONT OPTIONS
BONNINGTON
NELSON WATERFRONT
WILDLIFE PARADISE
NEW LISTING!
Attractive family home on large, private lot with outstanding view. Quality is evident throughout this home. 4 bed. 3 baths, office, gourmet kitchen, multi-level decks. Situated close to all city amenities.
Imagine 317 feet of river frontage on the Slocan River. This meticulously maintained manufactured home sits on 5.78 acres. Great features include: 28x30 garage/workshop w/ woodstove and riverside gazebo for entertaining.
Call Lorne or Drew $549,000
Call Brady $440,000
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
Christine Pearson 250.505.8015
Dave Buss 250.354.9459
Beautifully cared for family home on .59 acres, boasting too many updates to mention, only 15 min. from Nelson, and 20 min. from Castlegar. Call Christine $435,900
Brady Lake 250.354.8404
Considering Buying or Selling? Call
Tad Lake 250.354.2979
Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076
laminate flooring, plus full finished basement with family room, extra bedroom and bathroom. Situated on just over one-half acre. Court-Ordered Sale.
PRICED TO SELL!
Waterfront in Nelson city limits with breathtaking Kootenay Lake views. All services in place for this level lot. This high end waterfront lot is located in Fairview with more development to come. This would be the perfect investment or one of the nicest places to call home. No HST applicable.
3bdrm & 2 bath newly renovated home with upgrades to the fullest such as: geothermal heating, windows, floors, paint, bathrooms, new gourmet kitchen, decks and the list goes on. This home is tucked away on a very private 0.63 acres with a pond view, lots of sun & outbuildings located off of Erie Ross Spur Rd.
Call Lisa $215,000
Call Lisa $279,000
Paul Shreenan 250.509.0920
Laura Salmon 250.551.8877
Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606
RHC Realty 250.352.7252 www.rhcrealty.com
Each office independently owned & operated
Drew Evans 250.505.2466
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Gisto A Kootenay send off to a Nelson music fixture Page 2
rel路ish Trevor Ditzel shares his inspiration Page 7
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Megan Cole Vurb Entertainment Editor
Feb. 3rd - Nick Thayer A/V set with Seven Milligram Feb. 4th - Gisto’s Bob Marley B-Day & Farewell Bash Feb. 10th - Shane Phillip
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It’s been 11 years since Gisto arrived in Nelson from London, Ontario. He made the pilgrimage with Kangaroo (his band at the time) and since joined Wassabi Collective. But now Gisto has embraced a new chapter in his career, which has taken him to Jamaica and now to Vancouver. “I can’t believe how time flies,” he told [Vurb] this week. “I always heard rumours of BC. It was this oasis you hear about somewhere beyond the mountains. I decided OK I’m going to go to BC.” Even though Gisto has fallen into the world of reggae both as part of Wassabi Collective and in his own solo music, it wasn’t a genre he had always been involved in. “It just sort of happened where I always loved reggae from when I listened to Bob Marley and Peter Tosh,” he said. “When I was playing with these different bands I was always learning these reggae songs.” While on stage with Wassabi, Gisto was also performing on his own. He was playing with friends at what used to be The Wild Nectar (which is now Busaba). “We would play there every Thursday and we were doing our own jazz thing,” he said. “We were jazz nerds so we were trying out all our new jam band style stuff, until one day when finally the reggae music was starting to
seep into me more and more I said ‘why don’t we try a couple reggae songs next week?’” The group had a decent following where the crowd would sit and listen, but when the group started to play reggae songs the dance floor would fill up. “That was sort of the deciding moment when I was like maybe this is something I should focus on a little more,” said Gisto. After The Wild Nectar closed the group became a strictly reggae band and began taking the stage at the former Reservoir. “That was packed every week. It was an awesome night, but it became a bit over saturated to the point where instead of waking up where I was like ‘Yah! We’re playing music tonight!’ I was like ‘Oh no, we’re playing music tonight!” said Gisto. The group was playing so often that they were lacking the time to put together new material, and they decided to take some time off, which paralleled the closure of the Reservoir. Even though Gisto had taken the stage around town after the closure of Reservoir, he gained a lot of popularity for his annual Bob Marley birthday bash, which takes place tomorrow night at Spiritbar. After the release of his first album, Gisto found himself travelling to Jamaica to further his reggae education. “I had lots of Jamaican friends of mine
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and a mentor of mine John Godard – who died recently. He was a tall rasta man, he played drums for us as well. He was a huge influence on me to continue doing what I’m doing,” said Gisto. Godard – who was also known as Biggie – was a tough critic because he had come from Jamaica and had been saturated in reggae music. “He always said ‘you should go to Jamaica, Gisto,’” he said. Since he first got on a plane to the birth place of reggae, Gisto has made some vital connections in the industry and had recorded new tracks including some that will soon be on a new album to be released in the spring. But with 11 years in Nelson behind him, he’s decided to challenge himself and take on the music world of Vancouver. “It’s time to bust out and for me to spread my wings,” said Gisto. Wassabi Collective will still be touring together in March when they will be playing local high schools and middle schools. Gisto said it is simply a new season for both him and the band.
Feb. 11th - South Rakkas Crew Valentine’s Massacre with Dubconscious Feb. 14th - Valentine’s Burlesque Show Feb. 16th - Skatepark Fundraiser Feb. 17th - Ryan Wells & Joel West Feb. 18th - Dehli 2 Dublin Tickets on sale now! Feb. 22nd - Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5 Tickets on sale now!
What was the #1 Song on February 3, 1976? 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon
Feb. 24th - Rococode Feb. 25th - Funkanomics (Ghetto Funk, Germany) with Freddy J (Calgary) Mar. 2nd - Deekline Tickets on sale Feb 1st Mar. 3rd - Violin vs. Viyl feat. Kytami formerly of Delhi to Dublin Mar. 8th - International Women’s Day Celebration feat. Avalon Alumni Mar. 9th - The Funkhunters Mar. 10th - Sweatshop Union Mar. 17th - A Wakcutt St. Patty’s Mar. 21st - IElectric Six Mar. 22nd - Grapes of Wrath & The Odds Tickets on sale in February Mar. 23rd - Masta Ace w/Marco Polo Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!
What’s spinning in Nelson Few people get to hit the road with their siblings, but DJs Nick Thayer and Seven Milligram will be bringing their individual sets to Spiritbar tonight. They’ve hit the stage at the Shambhala Music Festival and Britz Robins of Shambhala was able to catch up with the brothers as they made their way to Nelson. 1. How often do you two get to tour together? Is it pretty awesome to work on something creative with your brother? SM: At the moment we probably spend a third of the year touring together. Makes a nice change from the not so 9 to 5 back home in Melbourne. Oh yeah, and the brother bit! It’s great, having heard Nick make noise most of life, mostly
heard through the walls of our childhood home, and then many years of him DJing. I feel I have a unique understanding of how he DJs that allows us to be quite intuitive with each other in performance and the creation process. NT: Working on something like this with your brother is great. It makes the communication that much easier and getting back in the swing of things takes very little time at all. Plus as what we do is essentially the two different sides of the one show it makes it great going back and forth with ideas. 2. The last time you were in our neck of the woods was for Shambhala 2011. How does our little local fest stack up to other festivals you’ve played? NT: I would hardly call it a ‘little local fest’. Word has spread far and wide about Shambhala! It was the second time we have had the privilege of
being a part of the Fractal Forest, and it was amazing. We love it so much. I’ve never been to anything else that can compare. SM: Hands down Shambhala is my favorite festival I’ve had the chance to attend. Seeing the evolution of stages over the two festivals we’ve attended is awesome. I can only imagine what it must be like for those of you who have been there from the start. 3. Is there a story behind the Super Mario Brothers costumes? SM: Really, I think we just wanted to get into the vibe of Shambhala and just get a little silly. We were at the costume shop and I was umming and aaring over the costume idea and then we saw the Mario Bros. outfits and it just seemed to make sense. 4. What’s your favourite meal to order when you’re on the road?
NT: We’re both part of an organic food co-op back home in Melbourne, so searching out ethically sourced produce is something we aim for whenever possible. In that vein, I always try and eat local stuff. It’s only in Canada that I’ll have something like a buffalo burger! SM: Not sure it so much a favourite meal, but always try to head towards the local organic produce, fresher and ethically farmed all the way! 5. If you had to choose only three words to describe the Like Boom EP (released just this week, on Tuesday), what would they be? NT: BIG BAD BASS. SM: Party - Lazers - Whomp! DJs Nick Thayer and Seven Milligram will be taking the stage tonight (Friday) at Spiritbar. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.
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Five questions with Australia’s What kind of music did you listen to as a kid?
Well, my parents listened to country music and pretty much Australian folk music, which isn't very popular here. It's kind of considered to be pretty dorky kind of stuff. But I think there's a good song writing influence from some of that stuff. I pretty much got into blues, kind of on my on accord from when I was about 12 and stayed with that for a very long time, and probably in the last 10 years, well even when I take a lot of inspiration from different genres for the production and for the beats. But the soul of it comes from blues, I guess.
What drew you to blues music at such a young age?
A combination of things. One was seeing a movie called Crossroads – which is a pretty cheesy movie probably – but it was all about Robert Johnson and different stuff. I remember I got a B.B. King CD once which was pretty influential. Even now I don't do anything like B.B. King anymore. There was really good radio stations in Melbourne – where I grew up. They were really independent and you could actually tune in and listen to a lot of really good stuff, and that educated me as well.
What was the first instrument you started playing? I know you play a lot of instruments now. Definitely guitar.
Why the guitar?
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Ash Grunwald
My granddad played and he used to show me stuff and I used to play bass for him as well. And he'd be endlessly soloing, but I took to the guitar. The first thing I ever did was sing I guess. The guitar has always been a vehicle to get out what I want to get out. It's one of those things that's always been a whole thing for me. I've always written songs and played. I was doing the one man band for some time which leads you to be pretty inventive with the instrumentation that you use. There are a lot of new instruments for me to learn at the moment. How did the progression happen from your early albums which are more stripped down and acoustic to now, where there are more electronic influences? I do think I probably had an inkling that that's how it would evolve over every album, because it was a conscious effort or idea at the time with my first album to really strip it back and I knew that that wouldn't be the last album I'd make and that wouldn't be every album. Before I even played music in front of audiences I was jamming when I was a teenager with a mate and he was just fully electronica, that's all he was into, and I was fully blues, that's all I was into. I got a real kick out of the fusion of the two, and that's always been something I knew that was going to come out of me. Ash plays at the Royal on February 10. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Urban Legends, the Royal Espresso and liveattheroyal.com.
He's shared the stage with some of the biggest names in hip hop like Ludacris, the Game and Busta Rhyme, but there is more to this rising Canadian hip hop star than meets the eye. J-Bru spends a lot of time on the road as part of fellow Halifax rhymer Classified's crew, but he came to hip hop late in life after his former career path took a turn. "I got injured really bad," said J-Bru before he took the stage last week at Spiritbar. During university he was playing college and semi-pro basketball, but an injury sent him back home. "I moved back to Halifax from Boston," he said. "I had one year off and I couldn't play, so I called up Classified and recorded my first album, and it went from there." J-Bru released his first album in 2001, a few years after he started rhyming and with artists like Classified and Buck 65 have put the Maritimes on the map for budding hip hop acts. "It's actually a really good scene," said J-Bru. "It goes in lows and it goes in peaks, but even before Class started
to blow up there were guys like Buck 65 and some groups that were coming up like MC J and Cool G, who were from when I was a little child. " Unlike the majority of hip hop acts, J-Bru draws inspiration for his rhymes from everyday life. "Everything I do is just real life, like in '98 my best friend killed himself and that's one song I find a lot of people it hits them," he said. Coming to hip hop in his 20s meant that he wasn't as susceptible to the pressures of the industry, but when he feels like quitting it's the fans that find inspiration in his music that keeps him going. "I don't know what I would do if I quit," he said. "I'd probably go back to writing. I went to school for that. Majored in English and took some journalism. I still do freelance writing when I'm on the road. I write for some college football webpages, mostly sports, but I've also done entertainment. I think that would be my number one goal to be in the writing industry for sure."
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Film famine to finish for Queen City
Megan Cole
Vurb Entertainment Editor
The long commute to Castlegar for local film junkies may be coming to an end. During a board meeting of The Capitol Theatre, the group decided it would acquire a new film projector. “No matter how you look at this it’s going to be a great thing for the Capitol and for Nelson,” said Capitol Theatre executive director Neil Harrower. The projector will cost $8,000 plus an additional $2,000 for the peripherals but Harrower said the theatre predicts that it will make back the money quickly. “We’re not attempting to replace the Civic,” he said. “Not that I know what is going to happen there.” The question around the future of the Civic Theatre has gone unanswered for some time, but the Capitol is hoping to help fill the gap. “One idea is if you look at the Royal Theatre in Trail, they have live concerts from the Met and
the Bolshoi Ballet and put these on in a series, much like we have a series of live theatre,” said Harrower. Unlike the movie theatre in Castlegar or the old Civic, the Capitol is not going to be showing first run movies, but hopes the projector will become part of the overall arts experience at the Capitol. “Having the projector is less about being able to show movies… We can’t shut down the theatre for two weeks to show Batman. But we are going to be able to offer to people in the community who have movies that they would like to show a projector that is hardwired into our system,” said Harrower. The Capitol is hoping to unveil its new projector and a new main drape – that they are also hoping to purchase – at a premiere of The Tall Man, which was filmed in Nelson and Salmo. Harrower is also hoping for film festivals, and perhaps a screening and celebration as the 25th anniversary of the release of Roxanne.
Stepping behind the lens Megan Cole Vurb Entertainment Editor
Rossland photographer Ross Scott has been carrying a camera with him since he was living in downtown Toronto during the ‘60s as a Ryerson student. Now he finds inspiration in the mountains of the Kootenays. "Nature is like my church," said Scott. A collection of Scott’s nature photography will be on display at Kokanee Camera with an opening reception on February 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. "This show is going to be on the theme of water, and water tearing down mountains sort of thing," he said. "You know how powerful water is as a theme here in the Kootenays. All the pictures have been taking from Kootenay National Park through to the Columbia River flowing south of Trail."
A Tinfoil Sky Megan Cole Vurb Entertainment Editor
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It was a young girl on the streets of Eugene, Oregon who haunted Cyndi Sand Eveland eventually leading to her new book, A Tinfoil Sky. “There was an incident about six years ago where we were driving through Eugene, Oregon,” said Sand Eveland. “I saw this really young girl and she was crouched down beside this man who was holding this cardboard sign and the sign said something about father with daughter.” There was something about the young girl that stuck with Sand Eveland for two years before she began crafting the book. “She was watching the cars approach and if you made eye contact with her she would jump out, put her hand out for coins and go back,” she said. “When she did that to us, she said ‘Thank you,’ and I looked in her eyes and saw that something about this kid said ‘I am way more than my circumstance.’ It was
haunting.” At the heart of the story is 12-yearold Mel, for whom home is a constantly shifting. When custody is awarded to Mel’s bitter, angry grandmother, Mel hopes for sanctuary, but finds in the library. Homelessness is only one of the main themes of A Tinfoil Sky. It was the roles of some key characters that reinforced the importance of intergenerational relationships. “You meet these people in your life. I’ve met people in my life who are sometimes twice or three times my age who were very influential and that’s what happens for Mel too,” said Sand Eveland. “[A character] reminds her of who she is, and who she was as a child.”
Ski culture on stage Megan Cole Vurb Entertainment Editor
Musicals don’t always inspire a lot of enthusiasm from young theatre goers but thanks to the success of Glee and a subject matter that connects to powder hounds, Ski Bum: The Musical has seen mass appeal. "Ski Bum: The Musical has such a cult following. People that are into ski culture come see it whereas they may not go see musicals normally, so it’s really cool to have a show that really has a culture attached to it," said Jane Gaudet who plays Sunny Summers. Ski Bum: The Musical follows the story of an aging ski bum who is still young at heart. The main character of the production Jeff Snowden needs to act more responsibly if he wants things to his way in adulthood. An old flame enters the picture, which makes Snowden consider the benefits of a new level of maturity. "We heard everything from, ‘I feel like that’s my life on stage,’ especially from ski bums in particular," said Gaudet about the response to the musical. "I think if you’re a true ski bum you can really relate to each one of the characters in the show. We have the head of ski patrol, we have our true ski bum, we have a new guy who’s just come to town and learning about the culture and we have a young ski instructor. We heard that we really got it write and that we really captured skibummery." With one year of touring with Ski Bum: The Musical under their belt the team from Rossland's Iron Mountain Theatre is adding more jokes and more layers. Ski Bum: The Musical takes the stage at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, February 8 at 8 p.m. Ticket information is available through the Capitol box office.
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“The five swallows – two of which are hidden in this picture – are a celebration of me moving to the Kootenays. The bird itself reminds me of home on the Saanich Peninsula because the bird was originally on a mug I bought from a local potter.” – Megan Cole We want to know your tattoo tale, send in a picture with the story behind your ink to vurb@nelsonstar.com
With 54 million hits (and growing) on YouTube, everybody with a computer has heard Gotye’s fantastic song Somebody That I Used to Know. If you haven’t listened to it, do yourself a kindness and download it. Now. Let the record show that I thought that Gotye would be a one-hit wonder. A few tracks into Making Mirrors, I came to the conclusion how absolutely wrong I was. This album has everything: Motown influences, guitar solos, songs about heartbreak and about finding love. It starts off with a soft melodic intro, and by the second song Easy Way Out you’ll be punched in the face by a crunchy bass line, and some catchy pop goodness. Every song on this album has its own subtle nuances. The saxophone in In your light to the Peter Gabriel-esque Somebody That I Used to Know, it always keeps you guessing. I haven’t stopped listening to Making Mirrors and I guarantee you’ll find this album a pleasure for your ear holes.
Radar love: A band to watch
Say Hi is an indie rock band from Seattle fronted by Eric Elbogen. They’ve been around for a number of years and were formerly called Say Hi To Your Mom. Elbogen can craft a gem of a song. With clever lyrics, and ear-friendly music, Say Hi are a great band to listen to during any mood. They’re also nerds at heart. They sing about Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s love interests, for God’s sake. With seven albums under their belt and signed to Barsuk Records, they’ve got a good thing going on. Their most recent album, titled Um, Uh Oh, is how an album should be: short and sweet. Check out: Take Ya Dancin Dots on Maps Let’s Talk about Spaceships
Stand out tracks: Easy Way Out I Feel Better In Your Light
Reo’s Movie Picks With at least six more weeks of winter still to come, the staff at Reos have listed their top picks to help you beat the winter blahs:
Bucket List – Kim E.T. – Sarah Elizabethtown – Cat Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Paul (because I know every line by heart) Good Will Hunting – Dylan
Pride and Prejudice – Trilby The Holiday – Jess (Kate Winslet is great in this) School of Rock – McKay Wedding Crashers – submitted by one of our favourite customers
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Rel·ishing the finer things For the past 10 yearsTrevor Ditzel has likely been cooking you meals at restaurants throughout the region, but now he’s taken the helm of his own restaurant, Relish. Ditzel – who is originally from Ontario – fell in love with cooking at a young age. “My father was a single dad of three people. I saw my mother on the weekends,” he said. “My nan moved from England and came over and kind of took the mother role of the household. She started cooking everyday for us from scratch because my dad worked a lot.” Out of the three in his family Ditzel was always the one in the kitchen helping out peeling potatoes or wherever he was needed. “That was where I fell in love with food,” he said. But it was in the kitchen of the Rob Roy Dinning Room at the Banff Springs Hotel where Ditzel decided to pursue cooking as a profession. He had gone to Banff on a work placement while doing his hotel management degree.
“They started feeding me rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confi t and duck breast. Things that I’d never had before and I was just in awe of the food. I just fell in love with it immediately,” he said. His goal as a chef was to open a restaurant in a small town on the busiest street in the community.
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“I’ve kind of reached my goal of what I wanted to do and my dream,” said Ditzel. Customers at Relish will also notice a change of the menu to what Ditzel calls “Grandmother meets gourmet.” “Nelsonites really do have a craving for the finer things,” he said. “But at the same time they really enjoy the mom’s cooking type of thing.” Relish is located at 301 Baker Street. For reservations call 250-352-5232.
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Film
The Canadian FLIKS Festival runs Friday and Saturday, February 10 to 11 at the Capitol Theatre. It showcases six homegrown films you may not get a chance to see in the big theatres. Heavy on comedy, with some drama and documentaries thrown in for good measure, this year’s festival is balanced enough to allow you to hunker down for all six films, experience a range of emotions and come out refreshed. The festival includes a showing of Highway Gospel – which is a fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society. There is also the Canadian entry to the Oscars Monsieur Lazhar. If you’d like to see the full schedule including trailers for the films visit FLIKS.ca. Tickets and festival passes are available at Otter Books in Nelson or for those who live outside of Nelson tickets can be reserved by emailing info@FLICKS.ca before February 10.
On Stage
The Capitol Theatre presents Ballet Jorgen’s Anastasia, which is the mystical story of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia. It is a wonderful tale of tragic life ripped from history. The ballet will be on stage at the Capitol on Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $24 for full-time students. The Rossland-based theatre company Iron Mountain Theatre will be bringing their hit musical Ski Bum: The Musical back through Nelson. The characterdriven, seasonal inspired homage to the dirtbags, debutants, lurkers and posers constantly in search of bottomless
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Music Max and Irma's restaurant has live music Fridays and Saturdays between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko Forsberg. On Friday, February 3 at The Royal come dance your work week blues away with live music by Clinton Swanson and friends as Mostly Swing hosts an after work dance party at the Royal. You’ll be swinging to classic R&B, blues, and swing tunes performed by local saxophonist Clinton Swanson. Featured vocalist for the night will be the powerful Aryn Sheriff (lead singer of the renown Lazy Poker Blues Band). In the rhythm section you will find the swinging Marvin Walker on drums, the tasty Colin Spence on keys, and the groovy Jesse Lee on acoustic bass. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, you’ll need them. Doors open at 6 p.m. Speaker shaking is the name of the game during this all ladies night on Friday, Feburary 3 at The Royal. MK47 comes from creative Nelson making her way to Kamloops calling it home. Since being in Kamloops MK47 has shown her creativity for all to see and presents and continues to present a irresistible vibe that is being recognized across the electronic scene in many different parts of the world. Her personality shines through and through her hands a story of inspiration and hope is told. MK47 has been
guests for Emotionz Whatever’s Dope night along side Syductive. She has played Festivals such as Sexy sounds and has impacted minds with her artistic ability to capture minds with her charismic bubbly personality and other forms of art (The ability to create jewellery, hair accessories, oil/acrylic canvases and much more). MK47 has been honoured to share the stage with Ninjette, Bryx, Prototypes, Syductive, Phonograff, Vantek, Mode, Jay Wicked, Syductive, Attikus and G-Box and many more talented artists. This bass kitten is not afraid to show you who she is, she shows no fear. Soft-Thru and Miss Fonni will open the show. Tickets are $5 at the door and doors open at 9 p.m. There is no one else who can drop a set like Nick Thayer. Every single track is his exclusive. An original. A remix. A re-edit. A bootleg. A mash-up. Equal parts hip hop, club, rave, house, drum and bass. Feeling kinda like a freight train on the edge of control. Some jams you will definitely know, some you might know, some you definitely won’t. All will make you move. Thayer is touring with his brother Seven Milligram to celebrate his release on Skrillex label OWSLA. They will be providing the audio and video for this show. Expect something totally unique, with exclusive visual content going to the beat of the music. Many say Thayer was their favourite set from Shambhala Music Festival 2011. Let's proudly welcome him back to the Kootenays and show him how we roll. Thayer and Seven Milligram take the stage at Spiritbar on Friday, February 3. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.
Local faves, Sunshine Drive have a new CD out and we all want to celebrate on Saturday, February 4 at the Royal! Join us for their CD release party. And since it’s such a special event, there will be no cover charge! Just come, enjoy the music and hey, buy a new D if you like what you hear. Sunshine Drive delivers a harddriving menu of rock classics, blues, R&B, funk, reggae and ska, including original tunes. Frontman Grant Sutherland has entertained Kootenay audiences for years with his high energy vocal and guitar stylings. Bassman Phil Wilson-Birks, a veteran of numerous bands in western Canada, lays down a solid foundation that will get you moving on the dance floor. Steve Garth, veteran of performances in Canada and internationally, adds tasty guitar and slide work, and fills out the band’s sound with rousing riffs on organ and keyboard. Dynamic drummer Bonnie Johnson, the band’s secret weapon, sizzles with a knockout beat that rocks the house. Sunshine Drive delivers an experience of music and fun that’s guaranteed to please. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is the third year in a row Spiritbar has had Gisto host the Bob Marley reggae birthday bash on Saturday, February 4. It will be that much more of a celebration as we bid Gisto a farewell as he heads to the city to further his music career. Come join us as we pay homage to a music legend and a local musician who has really left their respective marks in the music community. The evening will also include music from the Wassabi Duo and The Reggae All-Stars. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.
Pauline Lamb will open this weeks Ellison Market’s Unplugged Sessions at noon on Saturday, February 4. She started singing in her older brother’s band at 15 because he said she should and we’re so fortunate she did as her voice is known to send spines tingling. She has performed solo, with jam bands, funk, soul, blues, rock, ‘60s and a disco show band Shag. Next up is Soniko, who will to take you on a musical journey around Latin America, playing originals and a good selection of cover songs in Espanish and English. With his guitar, flutes and his voice this artist spreads the message he wants to share! In Lak’ ech, I’m another you... You’re another me. Closing act is a new one to Ellison’s stage, Shady Folk, composed of Chandler Rogers and Nancy Ryde from Argenta. They make up the core of the eclectic Heavy Folk Collective with anywhere from two to six players, depending on the day. The music is a mix of originals and covers and is played in a gritty back woods style with tight vocal harmonies and a variety of instruments. A coffee house evening of women, music and song featuring four dynamic women playing their own music in their own style. Motes and Oats, flute and guitar and sometimes ukulele weaved with powerful vocal harmonies characterize the jazz folk sound that unfolds when Melissa McCready and Shannon Moldenhauer come together. Evil Diane is musical duo Catherine McGrath and Anneke Rosch. The pair sing, harmonize and play a variety of instruments including accordion, trumpet, trombone, mandolin and guitar. Catherine and Anneke also play together in
Heavy Shtetl, a klezmer swing group, Cattle Annie and the Crooked Corral, a western swing group, and Oxygen Orkestar, a Balkan brass ensemble. This evening is a benefit for the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. John Ward Fine Coffee provides a variety of coffees, teas, treats and is donating all profits to the Women’s Centre. Come join us at John Ward Fine Coffee 503 Baker Street at Ward Street, Saturday, February 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All ages and genders welcome, admission by donation suggested $5 to $10.For more info, contact Meg 250-354-1474 Nelson vocalist Laura Landsberg joins guitarist Cliff Maddix. Together Cliff and Laura create a fun and creative musical experience. Come join them for an evening of great music by the fire. From 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 in the Hume Hotel’s Library Lounge.
Visual Arts The Langham Presents: Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank from February through March 25 at the Langham Cultural Centre and Japanese Canadian Museum, located at 447 A Avenue in Kaslo, BC. An opening celebration will be held Saturday, February 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be further programming the following Friday with the showing of the film The War Between Us and a speaker or two. Touchstones Nelson’s upcoming exhibition, Forest for the Trees brings together four regional artists whose work explores the historical, social, spiritual and environmental issues that inform our relationship with the natural
landscape. Ranging from Tanya Pixie Johnson’s mixed media depictions of the cultural history of the Slocan River, and Barbara Maye’s investigation into the life stories of trees, to Nadine Stefan’s constructed “habitat” and Ian Johnston’s reconstruction of a felled cherry tree, the exhibition presents a fascinating variety of approaches to the subject. Through painting, sculpture, photography and installation, the artists invite us to think about where we live and our connections and disconnections from nature. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception at Touchstones Nelson on Friday, February 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30 p.m.). There will also be a group artist talk on March 1 at 7 p.m.
Storytelling Join Nelsons Storytelling Guild at the Backalley Studio for their monthly gathering on Sunday, February 5. Feel free to drop by even if you just want to listen to some great stories by local enthusiasts. The evening starts at 7 p.m. For more information contact raystothers@ shaw.ca
Arts Announcements The Craft Connection is calling for submissions of original work for Gallery 378’s annual home and garden show, Garden Inspirations running April 1 to July 31. To submit, pick up a form at the store at 378 Baker Street or online at craftconnection.org. Submission deadline March 15.