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One man is dead following an avalanche Friday morning on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo. The victim was with a group of nine skiers and two guides when the avalanche occurred at around 11 a.m., according to Keith Davis of Selkirk Wilderness Skiing, the cat-skiing operation the group was with. “They were descending a run
one at a time, when the second guest triggered an avalanche,” Davis says. “That person, who was wearing an avalanche transceiver, was located by the lead guide and was visible on the surface.” The guides dug out the man, who was wearing a helmet, and performed CPR on him but could not revive him. Story continues to ‘First’ on Page 17
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Plant stands firm on ‘statement of regret’ GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Former Attorney General Geoff Plant insisted Monday a “statement of regret” was the best he could offer Sons of Freedom Doukhobors taken from their homes in the 1950s and placed in a New Denver residential school. During the final day of testimony before the BC Human
Rights Tribunal in Vancouver, Plant was asked why he didn’t go a step further in the legislature in 2004 and apologize for the government’s actions. He replied that a combination of legal liability and the government’s view that it was not “appropriate” prevented him. “There are at least a couple Story continues to ‘Survivors’ on Page 5
It’s All Up For Debate L.V. Rogers hosted some of the sharpest minds in the West Kootenay on Saturday at a debate tournament. From duct tape to pressing world issues, the high school students covered a wide range of topics. More photos from the intellectual action on Page 2. Samuel Dobrin photo
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City Introduces New Field Users Policy
Solving the ‘mayhem’ MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
Sports teams looking to enjoy Nelson’s sports fields are going to have to book and pay for the time they use. City council passed a new sports field user policy at Monday’s council meeting which introduces new booking procedures and insurance. “I am really pleased with this policy,” said councillor Deb Kozak, who also sits on the Recreation and Aquatic Commission. Kozak said this has been a hot topic in the city due to the limited field space. “We have a limited number of sports fields in the community and they are multi-use. We have soccer players, ball players, field hockey players and a lot of other users needing to use the same space,” she said. “In the past because there hasn’t been a clear policy that says ‘this is what you do,’ we’ve had some conflicts which isn’t very good.” Parks supervisor Karen MacDonald spoke to the “mayhem” that occurred in the past. “Fields were overbooked. We couldn’t get in to do maintenance and school groups would just show up,” said MacDonald. She also said there were problems with Soccer Quest showing up to use the fields for practice. “Hopefully with this policy there will be no more may-
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hem,” said MacDonald. Mayor John Dooley asked if this new policy will help the city collect fees from nonresidents. City manager Kevin Cormack said he believes this is already covered, but added for adult sports teams a bit of follow through would be required in collecting addresses from team members. “Usually when sports fees pay for field usage it is collected by the regional district and then it comes back to the city,” said Kozak. “In terms of individuals who are other field user groups like rugby, that would come directly into the city. I’m not sure if
there’s always been a clear line of communication for those folks to say who they’re dealing with.” Kozak said what people really want is clarity. “They don’t care who they go to. They just want to know where to go to pay their fees,” she said. There won’t be enforcement of the policy, but Kozak hopes it will help mediate between groups when conflicts do arise. “We don’t want people disappointed. We want them to be able to come out and play,” she said. The new policy came into effect on Monday
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City Plugs Away on Budget Discussions
Library bottom line discussed MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
Contributions for services provided by the City of Nelson for residents outside of the city’s boundaries was a topic of conversation at last week’s committee of the whole budget talks. “City residents are still paying three or four times what they do in the regional district,” said city manager Kevin Cormack during a presentation of the library budget. Chief financial officer Colin McClure made the presentation on behalf of the Nelson Public Library. A challenge facing the library is the aging equipment that needs to be updated. McClure said there may be an opportunity for the library to receive some help from the city by contributing to a reserve fund which would al-
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low them to rent newer computers from the city. The coming year may see few challenges for the library budget, but McClure said that in 2013 there may be a requirement for some “green” especially with the collective agreement with staff coming to an end that year. “They may want to approach the regional district,” said Dooley. “They have substantial funds in discretionary.” Though staffing has increased at the library they still operate with 17 per cent less than the provincial average. “This may be good for the budget but dangerous for burn out,” said McClure. In 2011, thanks to a recent referendum, the library saw an increase in visits by 13 per cent. City councillor Donna
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Macdonald said that half of the library’s collection is circulated each month, which is a lot of wear and tear. Macdonald has also asked to be part of the provincial library trustees board. Municipal libraries have recently been transferred to the portfolio of the Ministry
of Education and Macdonald is concerned that this may lead to some downloading by the government. “The government may say ‘Let’s not do school libraries anymore, let’s do public libraries instead.’ This is something we want to keep a close eye on,” she said.
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Taxes and duties turned into fines and penalties recently on goods for two Canadians who refused to declare purchases made in the US at the Nelway border crossing. According to a report from Canadian Border Services Agency, although the two Nexus members and residents of Canada declared $1,100 in purchases after a three-week absence, an exam conducted to establish origin of the goods found a total of $2,900 in undeclared goods, including an iPad, an iPod, a computer program as well as clothing. When asked by officers why they did not declare the goods, the travelers said they forgot. Officers seized all the undeclared goods and the travelers paid a penalty of $734 to have them returned. Their Nexus memberships were cancelled as a result of the enforcement action. Had the items been properly
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declared, the travelers would have paid $348 in duties and taxes. Over 450 people were denied entry into Canada from the US through BC ports in December and January, while over 1,000 Customs Act and Criminal Code violations occurred. Officers in the Okanagan Kootenay district, one of five districts in the BC-Yukon region, made 424 narcotics sei-
zures, 167 currency seizures, six firearms seizures and 93 prohibited weapons seizures. The district includes ports at Waneta, Paterson, Nelway, Carson, and Kingsgate. With more than 90 separate acts and regulations being administered by Canadian Border Services Agency, they strained more than 1.5 million people through the CanadaUS border in the Pacific Region.
Census results out today Nelson Star Staff
Has the population of Nelson and area grown, shrunk, or stayed the same since 2006? We’ll find out today as Statistics Canada releases its first batch of data from the 2011 census. The previous national headcount showed the city of Nelson proper with 9,258 residents — down from 9,298 in 2001. In fact, every West Kootenay municipality with the exception of Kaslo saw a decline over that fiveyear span, although some rural areas did grow. The new figures will be posted to nelsonstar.com this morning as soon as they become available.
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Survivors now wait for ruling Continued from Page 1 of reasons why those words [apology or sorry] were not used,” Plant testified. “The first is that it was clear on the advice I had received that an apology carried with it the risk of legal liability and that was not a position government nor I was prepared [to accept]. “We did not want this to become a legal statement of wrongdoing in legal proceedings that were underway.”
“If you try to establish some blanket, inflexible policy you run the risk of being insensitive.” Geoff Plant Former Attorney General
He noted the statement of regret was delivered a few years before the introduction of legislation that allows government to offer apologies without admitting fault. Asked by complainant Walter Swetlishoff whether an apology would have been given had the statute been in effect at the time, Plant didn’t answer directly but said legal liability wasn’t the only consideration. Plant said he concluded that while the removal of children from their families was “utterly regrettable,” it was “not appropriate now to apologize for something government had done 50 years ago.” Asked which he considered more powerful — an apology or statement of regret — he replied that it’s a matter for debate, but given sincere intentions, the latter could be “very powerful.” “Government is sorry for what happened, but that’s not quite the same as a formal legal apology. That dis-
tinction was important then and it is important now.” Asked by government lawyer Rob Horricks about apologies given to victims of abuse at institutions such as Woodland and Jericho schools, Plant said he believed each situation was best dealt with individually, based on unique circumstances. “The cases are different. If you try to establish some blanket, inflexible policy you run the risk of being insensitive.” The tribunal has been hearing a complaint brought by a group known as the New Denver Survivors that the government discriminated against them in its response to a 1999 ombudsman’s report which suggested they were owed an apology and compensation. Plant said the statement of regret he delivered in the legislature received a “mixed” reaction, both from the New Denver Survivors’ group and general public. “I remember hearing from people who were disappointed or angry government did not give the apology they thought was required given the ombudsman’s report,” he said. “I also heard from people who thought we had done the right thing, and even gone too far.” Plant also said soon after, he ordered work on a memorial at New Denver to stop because there were mixed feelings about the project. It got as far as the erection of an unusual picnic table, but was never completed or dedicated. He denied ever suggesting it was okay for the BC government to abuse children and violate their human rights, that he viewed Doukhobor history as a “disgrace to the nation,” or that he used racial profiling to avoid implementing the ombudsman’s recommendations.
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Ex-Attorney General Geoff Plant stands by the “statement of regret” he offered Sons of Freedom Doukhobors in the legislature in 2004. They wanted an apology.
Plant was the final witness in the hearing, which began last month in Nelson before shifting to Vancouver for the government’s side.
‘MISTRUST COLOURED PERCEPTIONS’ During closing statements, Horricks argued Swetlishoff failed to produce evidence to support his allegations, but explained the government nevertheless called those most involved with the file to testify so the tribunal and others vested in the complaint could “better understand their actions and motivations.” Horricks said it was apparent from the evidence many New Denver survivors remain suspicious of the government’s motives. “That mistrust, whether warranted or not, clearly coloured their perception of what government was trying to do,” Horricks said. “I submit much of the complaint be considered under that light.” He added a letter from the survivors’ group suggesting Plant felt it was okay for the government to abuse children and violate their human rights was “patently
untrue.” “Those statements are so far off the mark that it’s hard to accept the comment as anything other than a deliberate attempt to whip up anti-government sentiment among the former New Denver residents,” he said. Horricks said a clear indication of good faith was that the government negotiated with the survivors despite reservations about the ombudsman’s report — which was not legally binding. “If government didn’t accept the recommendations, what was the incentive to act?” He pointed to the testimony of retired bureaucrat Linda Neville: “Her answer was even if there wasn’t a legal issue, there was a moral issue.” Horricks said the complaint asks the tribunal to do what the ombudsman could not, and turn the recommendations into a judicial order. If the tribunal chair finds the government breached the human rights code, it can award compensation for damage to dignity or selfrespect. It’s unclear how long a ruling will take.
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Editorial The bottom line crunch
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t’s the time of the year when city councillors earn their paltry pay. The few weeks where nobody can claim that those we elect are not doing their jobs. It’s budget time and during these days council chambers becomes a pressure cooker filled with an endless stream of numbers and daunting decisions. Over the last few weeks politicians have been holed up on the second floor of City Hall listening to reports from the various departments. From police to public works, the managers have arrived to council chambers to fill the heads of veteran and rookie politicians. It’s during these sessions that decision makers get a somewhat detailed sketch of the inner workings of every department and the challenges that lay ahead. Now that the information has come to a boil, it’s time for council to get cooking on filling in the budget blanks. It’s not going to be easy. These are difficult days for communities and those who live in them. It’s hardly the best of times for the global, national, provincial and local economy. The high times of a few years back are ancient history and the reality of the bleak present is what we all grapple with. Councillor Donna Macdonald is a wise local politician and her column on this page clearly spells it out. There is no need to panic, but local taxpayers should get brace for what’s to come. With rising costs, expectations for quality services and a public with very little tolerance for tax increases, the puzzle is near impossible to solve. Something has to give and it’s the seven people we sent to City Hall this past November who will make the final call. Once the city sets its provisional budget for the year ahead they will follow course and bring it to the public through an open house in middle March. That’s when council takes a break and the job of informed citizens begins. We want to hear from you. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@nelsonstar.com The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
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ast week I watched with horror the news story about San Jose, California. I saw their glitzy new library with empty shelves and a $90 million police station sitting idle. I heard their mayor describe the situation as “service level insolvency.” He meant that the city could pay their bills, but could no longer afford to provide services. In June residents will vote on a rollback of pension benefits — essentially breaking contracts with police and fire fighters. Those contracts were negotiated when times were good, and competition among cities to fill those positions was fierce. San Jose (and others) sweetened the pension pot, but now (according to the mayor) they’ve got sugar overdose. They need that money to deliver services. San Jose isn’t alone. Its neighbour Vallejo is the largest city in the US to go bankrupt and the sight of its crumbling streets and boarded-up storefronts gave me shivers. How has this happened? More importantly, how do we not have this happen in Nelson? It’s a timely question as council works through our financial planning (budget) process. And right away I want to say that Nelson is a long way from the crisis facing San Jose. We have challenges, for sure, but overall we’re in reasonable financial shape. We begin our process by looking at a status quo budget — where are we at if we do what we did last year. Without considering new requests or initiatives, we have a half million dollar shortfall due to negotiated wage and benefit increases and lower revenues projected in certain areas. Our total budget is around $30 million. To recover that half million through a tax increase would be an eight per cent increase for residential properties. I don’t think we’re going there! Over the next couple weeks, staff will use their freshly sharpened spreadsheets to identify options to address the shortfall. And to perhaps
City councillors are busy at this time of year as they read through reports and set priorities for heading into the future.
consider new requests from departments; the police, for example, would like to fill an officer position that was frozen last year after a retirement. Staff will look for new revenue opportunities. Like the Youth Centre did last year, taking over operation of the city campground and earning themselves a good chunk of change toward their operations. Like Nelson Hydro is doing, looking at developing a district energy system. Staff will also look for ways to reduce costs. But I have to tell you that the proverbial fat, gravy train, and uncontrolled waste are pretty elusive at the city. This shortfall situation happens every year, and many pencils have worked and reworked how we do things. An interesting comment I’ve heard recently, both in budget meetings and in the community, is that Nelson residents have very high service expectations. For example, a former Albertan was shocked at how quickly his street was plowed following a snowfall. I recently read about a city that saved thousands of dollars by not sending out the plows until three inches of snow were on the ground. Are Nelson folks willing to accept
modest service reductions, or might they get more involved in clearing sidewalks, caring for a neighbourhood park, etc.? During the 2009 citizens’ survey, 56 per cent of respondents wanted to maintain or reduce services with taxes unchanged. And 22 per cent supported improving services with higher taxes. Two other facts are important. Cities must balance their budgets, so we don’t have a ballooning deficit to tackle. And the City carries very little tax-supported debt. At the end of 2010, the City’s general debt was $13.3 million, but FortisBC and Selkirk College are repaying $12 million of that through long-term contracts. The utilities (water, sewer, Nelson Hydro) carry some debts for capital projects, but these are paid back over time through rates (not taxation). So, we’re doing pretty well. But the broader economic uncertainty is certainly not over. We won’t be following in Vallejo’s footsteps, but we need to carefully chart our own steps forward. Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this Wednesday space with her colleagues around the table
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Most dog owners get it As one of the hundreds of responsible dog owners in Nelson, I feel compelled to respond to recent discussion regarding the downtown dog bylaw. It is my understanding that the original intent of the bylaw developed by community members and business owners was to eliminate the practice by irresponsible dogowners of leaving dogs tied to parking meters for long periods and to make sure that streets were clear of dog waste. These are initiatives that I fully support. Having dogs on leash in populated areas (not designated offleash) is also something I strongly support. The statement in Keith Roenspiess’s letter to the editor (“Dog bylaw must remain intact,” January 25) that “visitors to our town feel that not allowing their dogs to defecate on six blocks of our downtown core spoils their Nelson experience” is just plain silly. The motivation for visitors and residents to bring their dogs downtown is pretty much the same as those that want to bring any member of their family downtown; they want them along for companionship and these owners are also providing responsible care by having their dogs in their charge. These same dog owners are the ones that have their dogs on leash and carry poop-scoop bags with them — responsible dog-owners aren’t shy about cleaning up what their dog leaves behind. It’s interesting that Mr.
Roenspiess chose to include a photo of a mess that was made while the current antidog bylaw is in place. I would suggest that if the current bylaw were amended to: 1) require dogs to be on leash; 2) in the control of the owner at all times; and 3) that the owner has poop-scoop bags on hand, photos like Mr. Roenspiess’s would be nonexistent. I believe that the presence of responsible dog owners in downtown Nelson in compliance with the new rules would actually put great pressure on the irresponsible dog-owners to conform. If the bylaw was amended and dog owners given the chance to prove their commitment to responsible ownership, I can assure you that this group will self-police and make sure that those not willing to conform are held to account. Yes there will probably be some that will refuse to conform — there are always going to be “rogue elements” that choose contradictory behaviours. They are everywhere in society and not just restricted to dog owners. I was part of the fiveperson committee that had Phase III of the Waterfront pathway designated as offleash in 2000. This is one of the best used pathways in Nelson and yet there was serious concern by some committee members that allowing dogs off-leash on the pathway would not be a good thing — thankfully there were a couple of us that persevered. It is true
that there some dog owners that use the pathway choose not to clean-up after their hounds, but those people are in the minority and more often than not, you will see a responsible owner doing a sweep cleaning up after the non-conformers. Some of the examples in Mr. Roenspiess’s letter suggest that he hasn’t had very good experiences with dogs and dog owners and as such responsible dog owners like me have been painted in an unfavourable light. This is truly unfortunate. I make a daily trip to the dog park with my dog and two other large hounds that I look after. I walk from my house with all three dogs on-leash until we get to the dog park then we walk down the pathway to the boat club parking lot, the dogs are put on leash then we walk back home. Extra plastic bags are attached to each leash and are used when messes are made. I am not in the minority with my actions. There are more responsible dog owners in town than not. It is too bad that the actions of the irresponsible few are so visible. It is my sincere desire that city council consider amending the bylaw that would allow dogs on-leash and under the constant care of their owner into the downtown core. I am prepared to commit time to this and am willing to sit on a committee to review the bylaw. Maureen Grainger Nelson
Council needs to come to their senses Mr. Bailey’s diatribe and exaggeration (“Keep dogs off Baker Street, January 18”) has little place in the debate that has been going on for far too long. It is heartening that a Nelson Business Association is bringing that matter to council and hopefully have enough influence that the matter can finally have a proper airing. J.L. Craig has got it right in her letter (“Town of nutters, February 1”). Where are all the pouncing Great danes and cowering children? There isn’t a town in Canada or even the US that I have visited that has a one-sided
arbitrary bylaw such as Nelson has. As important as it is to argue the issue of deterring tourism that the present bylaw has, it equally important that a substantial portion (as evidenced by the number of local dogs) of the local population is adversely affected. How many more locals as well as tourists have avoided making a shopping excursion to Baker Street over the years because of the archaic by-law? Hopefully council will come to their senses and correct the injustice. Michael Freund North Shore
Done Reading? Why not Recycle? Celebrating Nelson’s
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We are putting out a special section on Education In Our Schools in the Nelson Star. There are two parts to this unique section. The first, and most exciting part, is that we are going to get the students themselves to draw up the advertisements. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about marketing and advertising while at the same time having a great time participating in this neat project. This is a fantastic opportunity for advertisers, because your ad has a totally unique look and the readership for this section is amazing. The second aspect to this section is that we write stories on specific projects and initiatives happening inside our Nelson and area schools.
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Winter Family Fair Sunday February 12, 2012 12pm to 4pm Admission by donation Don’t miss Touchstones Nelson’s Annual Winter Celebration! Come celebrate the spirit of winter at a fun by-donation event for the whole family. • Make a Valentines Card! • Crafts and Colouring! • A puppet show! • Hot apple cider courtesy of Ellison’s Market! • Cookies from Save On Foods! • View the museum and galleries!
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Letters to the Editor Black market the problem
Send province a Valentine’s message This year, for the first time in a long time, I’m going to be sending a Valentine’s Day card. It’s going to Premier Christy Clark and it will be big and red and will say, “I Love Jumbo Wild!” Rumours have been flying that the BC government will soon be making an announcement about the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal and the future of the Central Purcell Mountains. The Jumbo Wild! coalition is asking everyone to send a Valentine’s card to the BC government to help them
remember how much we like Jumbo Pass and the Jumbo Valley just the way they are. The proposal to build a Whistler-style ski city in the Jumbo Valley has been in the works for 20 years. During that time, many residents on both sides of the Purcells (East and West Kootenays) have repeatedly told various governments that this is an inappropriate development for our area. Grizzly bear biologists and others have pointed out again and again how important the Central Purcells are to
grizzly and other animal populations. And how damaging a 6,000 person real estate development would be to that wilderness habitat.
“The number of skiers has been falling steadily in BC.” Now, the Ktunaxa Nation’s recently released economic analysis of the resort proposal echoes what we Jumbo Wild! activists have been saying for years. The study notes the dwindling number of
international ski tourists coming to BC, concluding that existing resorts can only be hurt by the addition of a new one. The number of skiers has been falling steadily in BC as it has been everywhere else in the world. The report also cites the infrastructural costs that would inevitably be borne by the taxpayer. The defenders of this proposal are functioning on an archaic understanding of world economics. At the very least, the proponent for the Jumbo City should be required to update its Master
Plan to reflect changing economic and environmental realities. Better yet, Christy Clark could reassure those of us in the Kootenays who are wondering if the term “democracy” still has any meaning by putting an end to this proposal. The local, provincial, national and international opposition to the Jumbo Glacier Resort will never cease so Clark should stop wasting people’s time and resources and let us put our energies to other, better uses. K.Linda Kivi Blewett
Re: “Ecstasy threat real say Nelson Police, January 27 I cannot believe you fail to acknowledge that the cause of this problem is prohibition. When drugs are legal, regulated users know what they are getting and can take personal responsibility without needlessly endangering themselves with unknown substances. The black market and prohibition are the enemy, not drugs. Dave Lane Santa Cruz, California
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Ness Benamran Employment Counselor Career sounds like such a heavy word, doesn’t it? When I was younger and I heard the word “career” I would picture a clean-shaven business man in a suit and a power-tie, strategizing his advancement in a company where eventually one day he would be the vice-president. Career was big league stuff. It seemed to require tremendous commitment to a well-planned, calculated path in one’s life. Successful people fascinated me because, when I looked ahead in my own life, choosing a single path like that was unappealing. For one, I wasn’t sure I knew what I wanted to do. Also, how much did I really know about myself that would allow me to say, choose the right education or somehow find that perfect job that would allow me to keep climbing up the ladder? How did they do it? I wondered. Maybe it was pure luck or access to consistently good advice. Maybe it was an extensive collection of self-help books? What I know now is that a career is much more than just about professional advancement: it’s a whole lifestyle based on a series of choices. Choices that help us move through life and which hopefully land us in situations that make us happy. With the right choices, we could end studying something at school that we genuinely enjoy learning about. We could work at a place where we get to perform tasks we’re naturally good at. It’s about finding our right fit. It’s about the idea that work isn’t a separate activity from life, (if life is all the stuff we actually have fun doing); work is very much a part of life and can quite plausibly be a part of said stuff we actually have fun doing. “Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,”right? But how do we find that fit, how do we make those right choices? We start with finding out what we’re really about. A career, after all, is a completely individual process, unique to each of us. It starts with discovering what our natural abilities are and what’s important to us, what we truly enjoy doing, how we learn the easiest or how we process data. There’s a multitude of tests and exercises available that assess and uncover hidden abilities like a natural skill we might have for calculating numbers or how we tend to interact with a large group of people. We can identify relations we enjoy, like helping others or leading a team. We can think about our priorities: do we value lots of free time? Do we value financial stability? Being close to family? We can observe how we deal with deadlines, stress or conflict. We can also spot the stuff we don’t like; what if we’re bored by repetition or a lack of challenge? Once we get an idea of who we are we can start looking into work situations that would be a good fit. If you found out that numbers utterly bore you for example, you probably would be happier not being an accountant, even if your family owns an accounting firm. There is a vast amount of information available that enables anyone to see what it takes to be good at any given job and match that to
what they have found out about themselves. Information on jobs is also obtainable regarding what schooling would be required, where and how much of that work is currently available or what the future prospects are for that job. Another way of finding out about work is by talking to people in the profession. Another yet, one that also allows for hands-on experience (and always looks good on a resume!) is volunteering. But a complete process of career decision-making involves, rather than blindly moving from job to job, not only gathering all the information we can and making decisions based on that information but also acting on those decisions. Taking action means setting goals, both for today and for a broader view of what we want for tomorrow, including identifying blocks to those goals and figuring out how to overcome them. It involves planning the next step, big or small, and then following through with it. It’s about moving ahead to wherever “ahead” means to us. Moving ahead could mean scoring a job and a place to live in Nelson right in time for ski season. But it could also mean missing a ski season because you want to concentrate on starting your own business. So, what we hope to acquire with the process of career decisionmaking is the ability to move towards our own favourable outcomes in our work life. It requires being well-informed and staying true to ourselves and that is why it starts with gaining a solid understanding of who we are and what makes us unique. A wealth of information and a variety of tools to guide you along the way are out there. Make an appointment with a career practitioner at Kootenay Career Development Society or attend the popular Work That Fits workshop. Employment counsellors can also provide information on the labour market, assist you with your process of self-discovery or refer you to a multitude of employment and community services. Ultimately though, these professionals can only counsel and assist, as it is up to us to remain firmly in the driver’s seat for the whole ride. Whether you choose a career in the trades or a social worker, remember the choice is yours. Keeping in mind that this path is unique to each person and is an unfolding action that can change and evolve throughout life, it’s good to remember that all we’re doing is connecting ourselves to situations we’re most happy in, in which advancement and success come naturally. If you love the outdoors, you may not enjoy an office job. And that’s a career decision. Much like how you might decide to take a wilderness course at college. It’s just a series of choices. It’s no different than making it to vice-president… if being a vice president is your thing.
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Pot legalization is the clear answer Referring to Valerie McKone’s heart-wrenching letter (“Fighting for medicinal pot,” January 18), unfortunately it gets worse. Health Canada, no doubt under a big squeeze from the Conservative government, is planning to withdraw the right of doctor-approved patients to grow their own medicinal marijuana. The arguments for this are disingenuous. Apparently some indoor legal medicinal grow-ops
have been broken into and raided. Well, following this logic we should close all corner stores since many of these in cities have been repeatedly burglarized. Also, some licensed growers of medicinal marijuana have abused the privilege by growing too much and selling to the black market. This is a police problem, and would be vastly reduced if all licensed marijuana growers were obliged to register
with their local police office and had the ever-present possibility of being inspected. In the big picture, it is high time the government took notice of the facts about marijuana. It is safer than aspirin, less addictive than coffee, does not lead to violence like alcohol, and does not cause cancer like cigarettes — in fact it can alleviate it. There is no known lethal dose. Marijuana is illegal because of
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
the momentum of historical expediency and current political cowardice, period. There are no good reasons to make it a crime to use marijuana. If and when we get a decent federal government, they will legalize marijuana because it’s the right thing to do and the majority of Canadians want it. Until then a lot of good people will go to prison. Whose side are you on? Keith Newberry Slocan
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Central Sub-region is requesting proposals from qualified agencies for Engineering Services for the Nelson Waste Transfer Station to be located on Insight Drive, Nelson, BC. Terms of Reference can be obtained from the RDCK’s website at www.rdck.bc.ca Proposals will be accepted by the undersigned until 2:00 pm (local time), Monday, March 1,2012. Mike Morrison Resource Recovery Manager Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 PH: 250.352.8168 / FX: 250.352.9300 Email: mmorrison@rdck.bc.ca
Ask the Professionals Christine Pearson Sales Associate
Q A
Why is my home taking so long to sell?
This is a fabulous opportunity to sit down with your Realtor® & analyze why this may be. Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better? Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it. Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy. Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Dr. Jeff Lloyd
Derek Diener
Chiropractor Owner
Mortgage Broker
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Can an orthotic help with low back and knee pain?
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Custom foot orthotics can be helpful for a variety of conditions. They can be very effective for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain problems and low back pain. Feet are the body’s first contact with the ground. Changes in foot mechanics can have a significant impact on the structures above. Problems with the feet can change knee position and change the way the low back functions; this can result in degenerative changes in the feet, ankles and the joints in the lumbar spine. Diabetics need to pay close attention to issues related to foot mechanics because with decreased sensation they are prone to foot ulcerations. Diabetics should have specialized pressure-accommodating orthotics to reduce pressure points and reduce risk of ulcers forming. To assist in diagnosis of foot related problems I use a computerized gait scan system, called a Gait Scanner. The system consists of a highly sensitive pressure plate that relays information to a computer. The computer can analyze how the foot behaves while it is under stress. It will register how the foot performs while walking, looking at things such as where the pressure is being distributed and if foot mechanics are occurring at the correct point in time. The computer is able to capture information that can’t be seen with the naked eye. The information from the computer is combined with the information obtained in the examination and from casting the foot to create an orthotic. Custom orthotics can be fitted to any shoe or shoes for specific sports such as ski boots, skates or soccer boots. Improving the mechanics of the foot will give an individual better strength of the lower limb and low back, better balance, and will help prevent injuries.
Q A
What length of term should I lock into for my mortgage?
When arranging a new mortgage, renewing a existing mortgage or refinancing you will have to make the choice on the length of term to lock into. With today’s “historically low” mortgage rates there are great options available with all terms. Just a few months ago the conversation I was having with my clients was to go with either a fixed rate or a variable rate, that conversation is now focused on the length of the term on their fixed rate. All lending institutions have raised their discount to prime or even eliminated their discount totally on a variable rate making a fixed rate product much more attractive at this time. Given your individual situation and your forecast into future events it is imparitive that you take the time to discuss what options there is out their to lock into the term that is right for you. The length of terms vary from 1 to 10 years and the most common being the 5 year term. Making this decision is a big one and serious thought should go into it to ensure you are locking into the correct length for your mortgage before signing on the dotted line.
Claudia Kavcic RAc
Q A
Why share an experience with someone special?
During the 13th century A.D., the Emperor Claudius reinforced his military with men who were married and in love. Because the Emperor took these men away from their loved ones, they were sad and miserable to work with. This resulted in Claudius having a great dislike for marriage and love, and to stop love, he banned marriage in hopes of happier military men. As the story goes, Father St. Valentine worked under Emperor Claudius and fought this ban of marriage by secretly wedding people behind his back. The Emperor caught wind of this and sentenced Father St. Valentine to death. During St. Valentine’s time in jail, many people came by and slipped him notes through his jail bars thanking him for the opportunity to be wed to the one they loved. St. Valentine even fell in love during his time in jail to the jailer’s daughter, and on the day he died he passed a note to her, saying it was “from your Valentine.” February 14th was the day he was executed. History can be seen as tragic, but it was a time when people went to great lengths to stand up for what they believed in. It’s up to you to decide to celebrate love on a certain day in a certain month. We at Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness want to celebrate love with shared experience specials for five days. There is something truly special about sharing time and experience with the ones you care about. Somehow it just makes it that much more special. Therefore, it’s not just a massage. It is a couple’s massage, where you later will think back to how nice it was to have shared the soothing sounds, felt the relaxing touch and smelled the aromas of love potion oils in the air, together. It’s when a pedicure is no longer just a pedicure; it is the feeling of having your hard working feet cared for, while the one you care for receives the same treatment. Remembering the sweet conversation, how great the rose petal foot soak was, and how your special person helped you to decide on the polish this time. Then, every time you admire your lovely toes, you’ll smile, and forget about the outside world and remember that special time shared together.
The market is trending towards longer term rates as people feel great comfort in the security of a locked in low rate for a extended time. Locked in rates under 4% for 10 years is very appealing at this time.
Sounds pretty good to me! There is also significance in roses and love, which is why we wanted our feature product to be rosehip oil. Traditionally, roses are given to the ones that we love the most because the scent connects with the heart. Rosehip oil has a gentle fragrance, and when combined with chamomile - as it is with our blend - is very soothing for the skin. It has high vitamin components that help heal from the outside in.
If you would like to discuss what option would work best for you don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. My services are FREE and I work for you!
Come visit us at Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness in the month of February and experience healing with the scents of love, and with the ones you care about the most.
Call today for an appointment.
RHC RHCREALTY Realty
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601 Baker Street Nelson, BC 250-505-8015
Derek Diener Dr. Jeff Lloyd, D.C. Located at 621 Vernon Street, Nelson Ph: (250) 352-0075
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Office (250) 229-5711 Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867 www.mortgagefinancingbc.com
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If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Madi or Karen at 250-352-1890
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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.
NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
Feb. 9th - Dugg Crates & XL-TEE Free Show Feb. 10th - Shane Phillip Feb. 11th - South Rakkas Crew Valentine’s Massacre with Dubconscious
FUNDRAISERS
The St. Joseph School parents support group and cellist Jeff Faragher present A Love of Music: Sparking a Musical Passion for Life. The evening of music, BC wines, cheese and a silent auction helps raise money for the school music program to purchase xylophones. The event takes place Friday, February 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the school gymnasium at 523 Mill Street. Admission is $5 per person. Donations will also be accepted at the door. Please contact the office to reserve your ticket today at 250-352-3041.
Feb. 14th - Valentine’s Burlesque Show Feb. 16th - Skatepark Fundraiser feat. Drunk Unkle & Guests
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!
Feb. 24th - Rococode Feb. 25th - Funkanomics (Ghetto Funk, Germany) with Freddy J (Calgary)
Mar. 2nd - Deekline 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 Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!
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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. If interested, please contact nelsonhospice@netidea. com Pre-registration is required. Nelson Hydro is joining the World Wildlife Federation by calling on residents to participate in National Sweater Day on Thursday, February 9 by turning down the thermostat and putting on a sweater for the day, to show their commitment to the environment. For ideas on how you can get involved, both at home and at work, check out the following website sweaterday.ca. 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 Douk-
Tell us about your upcoming event, e-mail: newsroom@nelsonstar.com
hobor 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. 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. On Sunday February 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) is hosting a free family-oriented winter celebration day at Valley View Golf Club, in Appledale in the Slocan Valley. We would like to invite you to this event to celebrate the 25-year tenure SIFCo has just been granted, to manage over 35,000 acres of land here in the Slocan Valley. Enjoy the company of others and play Scrabble every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wait’s News at 499 Baker Street. Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver education workshop at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, Thursdays, February 16, 23, March 1, 8, and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m.. Cost for the series is $40 +HST. To pre-register call 250-3526601. For more information call 250-352-6788, 1-877-452-6788 or lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org The Nelson and District chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will meet on Saturday February 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker is Ruth Langevin on the Kindermusic Program. For Further information please contact Pat Reid at 250-505-5561
Curious to learn more about how our taxes fund the military? Eager to find constructive ways to work for peace? Conscience Canada will host a Peace Cafe on Wednesday, February 22, 6 p.m. at SelfDesign High. The evening will feature hot soup and plenty of food for thought. The event will provide an introduction to war tax resistance and the important work of Conscience Canada. The event is by donation. All are warmly invited to attend. 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
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. 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
Tickets are also available from the Grans. Come down to Touchstones Nelson for the winter family fair on Sunday, February 12 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a puppet show, Valentine card making, a craft with Forest for the Trees artist Barabara Maye and much more. There will be snacks and hot apple cider provided by Ellison’s Market and Save On Foods. The event is being held by donation and half the proceeds raised will go to the Nelson BCSPCA branch. All ages are welcome. 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
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. Tickets can be purchased from Sensation Clothes Shoppe at 534 Josephine Street behind BCAA.
Do you like playing table tennis? Stop by Blewett elementary school between 5 and 7 p.m. every Wednesday when school is in session. There is a $2 drop in fee. Contact K. Rosenberg for more information. If you have an event or announcement you’d like to put in the Star, email reporter@nelsonstar.com with a short write-up.
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Entertainment listings 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. The festival includes a showing of Highway Gospel – which is a fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society. 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 Rossland-based theatre company Iron Mountain Theatre will be bringing their hit musical “Ski Bum: The Musical” back through Nelson. They will be at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students or seniors and are available at the Capitol Theatre box office.
at the door. Seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended. For more information go to pilotcopilot.com Step right up ladies and gents, Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque bring you the seventh annual Valentine’s Burlesque Cabaret at Spiritbar. Tuesday, February 14. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel 20$ in advance or 25$ at the door.
Come dine and dance your Valentine to the sounds of Bessie and The Back Eddies at the Royal on Saturday, February 11. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Great food, soulful vocals, horn section, groovy tunes; will you be our Valentine? Tickets are $12 or $22 and that includes dinner. Tickets are available at Urban Legends, liveattheroyal and at the door.
OhShit Word brings local DJs Dugg Crates and XLTee to the stage at Spiritbar on Thursday, February 9. Doors open at 10 p.m. and there is no cover. Head to Spiritbar to support local music and talent. 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.
Don’t miss Shane Philip’s first performance at Spiritbar on Friday, February 10. This unique one man band will bring everyone to the dance floor. Guaranteed to please. Five Horse Death of Rossland will open the show Doors open at 10 p.m. Australian blues singer/songwriter and music award winner Ash Grunwald hits the stage at The Royal on Friday, February 10. Opening the show are Vancouver’s indie rockers In Media Res. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends and liveattheroyal.
and wine also karaoke to follow. Enjoy our busy wing and wine night 5 to 10 p.m. and karaoke from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Finley’s Thursday night with a live DJ and great entertainment for all the students come down. $2 wine, 9 ounce beer and any highball! And $2 appie menu. Come down and enjoy the old school pricing at Finley’s.
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
Every night the Canucks are on the ice, Finley’s has the games on live. Come check out our table stakes, Molson Mystery Locker and Canucks sports bingo.
MUSIC
The Royal presents folk rockers, Redgy Blackout on Thursday, February 9. Daniel Sky will open the show. A great line-up. No doubt to be a fantastic night of music and dancing of course. Tickets are $10 and are available at liveattheroyal.com and at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Lucas Myers’ Randy from Creston is held over! Don’t miss this last chance to rock out with the Randster! Two nights only, Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11. Head down to the Scout Hall at 310 Cedar Street. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eddy Music and $12
com. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Finley’s Friday after work party starts at 5 p.m. with a toonie buffet and frosty pints of beer and $5.50 jager bombs. Friday night at Finley’s free cover and an all request DJ from 9 to 2 a.m. with top 40 tunes that keep you on the dance floor all night long. Celebrate Valentines Day on Saturday, February 11 at Finley’s. Right up your heart Kootenay Pride proudly presents: A night of love, laughs and dance. Staring DJ Wanna Be, and featuring some of Nelson’s hottest entertainers with a sexy twist. Doors open at 9 p.m., showtime 10 to 11:30 p.m. Cover is a $10 donation at the door .
The 2012 Valentines massacre is here! Zeds Dead was last year and this year we bring you their Mad Decent label mates: Florida’s dancehall and electro kings South Rakkas Crew. This evening will feature DRakkas from Florida and MC Tucan from Jamaica! To make the evening completely insane we’ve added the return of DJ Dubconscious and fully custom Valentine’s visuals from Invisible! Be there before 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 to be entered into a draw for some cool prizes. Tickets are $15 for first 100. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.
Finley’s Sunday Karaoke to follow with Joe Blues. Some people need a little liquid courage others just need the mic and their favorite song. Calling all industry people anyone who works at hotels, restaurants, pubs or nightclubs, your weekends start on Sundays and we have some great drink features just for you! Come down to Finley’s every Sunday.
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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. The opening reception is 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.
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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.
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News January Weather Statistics
Winter remains drier Nelson Star Staff
West Kootenay’s minidrought continued last month. We received more precipitation in January than in December, but it was still only 72 per cent of normal. According to stats from the Southeast Fire Centre’s weather office in Castlegar, about 48 centimetres of snow fell, compared to the average of 57. The total amount of rain was far less than average — less than seven millimetres compared to the typical 23. Wetness of one form or another was measured on 16 days of the month. “The most significant precipitation during the month (18.4 centimetres of snow) was due to a large Pacific frontal system during the late afternoon of the 20th through the morning of the 21st,” forecasters Ron Lakeman and Jesse Ellis wrote in their monthly summary. The record for most snow
in January was set in 1969 when nearly 186 centimetres fell, while the record for most rain (74 millimetres) and most overall precipitation (170 millimetres) was established in 2006. In December, we received only 46 per cent of the month’s normal precipitation. Temperatures last month averaged out slightly milder than normal, largely due to warmer daytime highs. “A modified Arctic airmass did seep into the area during the 18th and 19th and lingered into the 20th but when combined with clouds and occasional light snow the local temperature dropped to –10,”
the forecasters wrote. The coldest temperature of the month, –13.4 , occurred with relatively clear skies on the night of the 11th. Two record daily highs of 7.1 and 6.1 degrees were set on the 5th and 26th, respectively. The warmest temperature of the month was 7.4 degrees on the afternoon of the 25th. Meanwhile, two out of three leading Canadian groundhogs agree an early spring is in the offing: Ontario’s Wiarton Willie and Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam both failed to see their shadows last week. However, Alberta’s Balzac Billy is predicting six more weeks of winter.
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Nelson Reads Crowns Winners of Contest For the first year the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy celebrated Family Literacy Day with Nelson Reads. During January, local readers were invited to send in their favourite book selections and four lucky winners were chosen to receive a selection of books. The winners were drawn by (L-R) Joan Exley of the Alliance, Joanne Harris of the Nelson Public Library, Karen Bennett of the Nelson Star and Letty Bartels of Otter Books. The lucky readers are Donna Macdonald who nominated The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Mariposa Bresseyu who nominated Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel, Magali Holt Lahanche who nominated Wild Wings by Gill Lewis and Seth and his class at the Wildflower School who nominated The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. Megan Cole photo
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is looking into creating a fibre-optic link between its Lakeside Drive office and the Nelson and District Community Complex. According to a staff report, the proposal would require the regional dis-
trict to pay the capital costs of up to $40,000 and the City of Nelson would charge an additional monthly fee of $400. However, it would result in a savings of $450 per month on Internet charges at the rec complex, and $436 per month on telephone lines, as the systems could be linked between the two buildings.
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inter is the time to snuggle up with some fireside reading or a hot bowl of soup. This month’s pairing is celebrates love of good food, and its poetry. Edmond Segbeaya, creator of February’s recipe — the AsianItalian fusion Spicy Tomato Pumpkin Soup with Fried Mozza — knows a thing or two about keeping warm. You’ll see him on Baker Street from time to time, keeping passersby warm with friendly chat and firey samples of his Ebesse Zozo hot sauce. Literary contributor Antonia Banyard has a warm spot for tomatoes — the unripe, the misshapen, and the scarred included. She brings them all inside in her poem, Winter Tomatoes, and sets them lovingly in a sunny window. Later, they may find their way into a canning jar—and maybe Spicy Tomato Pumpkin Soup! Seasonings: a year of Local Flavour in Words and Recipes, celebrates all things warm and loving — like food, growing, and community. The literary cookbook is available at the Nelson Library, the Kootenay Country Store Cooperative, and local bookshops and stores. All proceeds from sales benefit the Nelson Public Library.
Spicy Tomato Pumpkin Soup with Fried Mozza Serves 6 -8 Soup: • 2 ½ lbs peeled pumpkin, diced • 3 Tbsp hot sauce (Ebesse Zozo is best!) • 1 carrot, ½ onion peeled & chopped • 1 cup tomato passata (tomato puree) • 1 tsp salt • 3 cups water • ¾ cup coconut milk • 1 Tbsp green curry paste • Pepper to taste, cilantro for garnish
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Fry diced pumpkin for 5 minutes. Bring the carrot, fried pumpkin, onion, and water to a boil in a large pot, turn the heat to simmer, and cook 25 minutes. Mix the cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic together, then dip each cube of mozarella into the beaten egg and then the cornmeal mixture. Fry the mozarella cubes until they are golden brown. Puree the soup mix with a stick blender, then stir in the passata, salt, and hot sauce to taste. Add the curry paste and coconut milk and heat the soup through. Serves garnished with the cheese cubes and a sprig of cilantro.
Winter Tomatoes By Antonia Banyard The air became too cold, too damp so I brought you all in. Washed you, laid you on this tea towel in the sunniest spot in the house. I watch you as I write, notice how you sit, each rolled onto one side. Every two days I turn you over, weigh you in my palm. You have flushed with new colours—red or gold. The light bounces off your curves. The lines on your skin darken from white to yellow to orange. Your smells are So familiar, I could find you with my eyes closed. I know every blemish and wrinkle, every scar. Some of you are misshapen or maturing too quickly. I will keep all of you. I will wait until you ripen. I will take you all in.
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Community Local SPCA Holds Fundraiser on Friday Night
A dog with a huge heart SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
This Friday the Nelson branch of the BC SPCA will be holding a fundraiser for one of its most beloved animals. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, and will raise money for the life-saving surgery of Ariel, a Border Collie/Staffordshire cross who loves everyone, two or four legged. Ariel came into the Selkirk Veterinary Hospital with a severely fractured and infected right hind leg. Unfortunately, she had not been taken for veterinary care immediately, and the only option to save her life was to amputate the leg. She has so much love life left to live and love left to give, there was really no choice but to perform the surgery. According to Rob Andrew, the Nelson branch manager, Ariel is doing amazingly well
Ariel had to undergo life-saving surgery last month.
since her surgery. “She is just so resilient, she hasn’t really missed a beat,” he said. “She has been let down multiple times already in her short life and we owe it to her to break that cycle.” Tickets for the event cost $10 and are available at Finley’s, Selkirk Vet, and the SPCA Adoption Center. For your ticket, you get a burger of your choice and a
beverage. In addition, there will be some talented local singers providing karaoke entertainment. “This is a great deal, even if there were no cause attached,” said Andrew. “We encourage everyone to come by after work and stay for as long as they like.” For more information, please contact the Nelson SPCA at 250-352-7178.
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Committed to the community for over 42 years Building the Future As a longtime Nelson resident, I bought my first Toyota at the age of 17 from Cal Renwick and I have driven nothing but Toyota vehicles since. The quality of the product holds its value and I’ve never experienced any breakdowns from mechanical issues over 33 years. I am on the road, racking many kilometres, promoting The Nelson Brewing Company all over BC and Alberta, and the Toyota FJ has continued to get me home safely through the worst of snow, sleet, ice and rainstorms. I feel, the most important message here is to trust and continue supporting local business so we can grow together in our community.
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Community Gyro Club Gets on the Bus Campaign
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP AND CBT GRANTS OVERVIEW Columbia Basin Trust is hosting free grant writing workshops in partnership with Selkirk College. The workshop will cover topics such as funder identification, focusing your project idea, key elements of a project proposal, setting your budget and writing tips. An overview about CBT’s granting programs will also be provided. The workshops are being held: NELSON 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ o B N Room 16, Silver King Campus RSVP to 1.250.354.3220. TRAIL 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ o B N Room 115, Selkirk College Campus RSVP to 1.250.364.5770. KASLO 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ o Q N Selkirk College, Kaslo Centre RSVP to 1.250.353.2618. XXX DCU PSH HSBOUXSJUJOH t
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This coming Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., Slocan Integral Forestry Co-operative is hosting a free family-oriented Winter celebration day at Valley View Golf Club in Appledale. The co-operative is inviting the public to this event to celebrate the 25-year tenure it has just been granted, to manage over 35,000 acres of land in the Slocan Valley. In partnership with the Slocan Valley Recreation Commission and Rails to Trails, they will have a cross-country
ski track set as well as snowshoes available for your use. Between 1 and 2 p.m. test your speed and grace on your skis or snowshoes compared with your neighbours in a short timed-start competition. The rest of the afternoon the track will be open for everyone’s use. A silent auction will be held indoors with a chance to win a custom concrete bench generously donated by Molded Stone of Winlaw. For kids they will have a shorter timed-race on skis starting at 12:30 p.m., a small scavenger hunt on the property
starting at 2, and tobogganing. Inside the clubhouse there will be several interactive stations set up for children of different ages where everyone can learn about the forest we live in. They will also have free hot chocolate and a bonfire all afternoon. At 3 p.m. inside the clubhouse, there will be short welcome speech and free cake to celebrate the co-operative’s tenure. Come celebrate with the cooperative. After eight years of work, they have reached a major milestone towards community control of watersheds and sustainable logging practices.
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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Junior Leafs Light the Lamp Steady in Pair of Wins
A goal rush weekend BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
On the biggest football afternoon of the year, it seemed fitting that the Nelson Junior Leafs and Spokane Braves produced a game with a result more appropriate for the gridiron. “It feels like football and it’s Super Bowl Sunday after all,” said Leafs sniper Patrick Martens who notched four goals in his team’s 8-7 win at the Nelson and District Community Complex Sunday afternoon. “We made it through. Sunday afternoon games are hard to get up for, but we played a good first two periods. We let it go in the third period, but our third and fourth lines really produced for us in the end and got us the win. We owe them a lot.” The Braves drew first blood just over three minutes into the game when Dylan Tappe capitalized on a powerplay opportunity, beating Leafs starter Andrew Walton. The Leafs roared back with three unanswered markers of their own, starting with a Martens powerplay goal just over four minutes into the first frame. Martens notched his second five minutes later and less than a minute after that linemate Colton Schell made the score 3-1 for the Leafs. The lead was short lived as 11 seconds after Schell scored, Braves forward Nick Farmer cut into the lead. Then with only 15 seconds left in the period, Nick Redding tied the game at three.
Leafs leading scorer Brett Norman scores one of the many goals fans at the Nelson and District Community Complex witnessed during a Sunday afternoon game that ended with the hometown squad skating away with an 8-7 win. Bob Hall photo
Early in the second period, Leafs forward Dallon Stoddart took a tripping penalty and Matt Thurston responded for Spokane to return the advantage to the visitors. Two minutes later Martens completed the hat trick when he converted a pass by linemate Matthew Naka. The teams once again traded goals late in the frame. Thomas McNevin scored for Spokane and Brett Norman notched a beauty for the Leafs when he took a nice pass from Max Mois and went top shelf over Braves starter Mitch Tyson’s glove. Before the horn went on the second period, Martens one-timed home his fourth of the afternoon on a nice pass from Schell. “That’s always the way in
a high scoring affair — it keeps you on your toes,” Norman told the Star after the game. “You get one and think you are up, then they come back… it’s a little nerve wracking.” As the buzzer sounded, so did Braves coach Mike Bay’s temper. The Spokane coach was tossed from the game after arguing with the officials as the teams filed into the dressing rooms. Eleven minutes into the final period, Uriah Machuga knotted the score once again when he lifted a shot over Walton’s shoulder in tight. Two minutes after that Sean Collins once again gave Spokane the lead when he converted on a two-on-one. Though the Leafs’ top two lines padded their stats over the weekend, it was the third line of James Sor-
rey, Colton Malmsten and Cameron Dobransky that saved the day. With just over five minutes left in the game, the puck shot loose from the corner and Malmsten stuffed it home for his 13th goal of the season. Then with just under two minutes left, Sorrey notched the game winner. “Malmsten got the pass and kind of fumbled it so I took it around the net and put it into the cluster… it bounced in. Kind of lucky, but nice,” a smiling Sorrey said after the game. “We were out there grinding there for most of the game and concentrating more on defence. Getting those two goals is nice. We Story continues to ‘Border’ on Page 21
KIJHL Stats League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 48 39 Castlegar 47 33 Nelson 46 27 Spokane 45 19 Grand Forks 48 1
L 6 10 15 23 46
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 2 3 4 2 1
P 81 70 58 41 3
Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 47 33 Kimberley 47 32 Creston Valley 46 27 Golden 46 16 Columbia Val. 46 3
L 10 13 15 24 42
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 4 1 4 5 1
P 70 66 58 38 7
Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 47 Princeton 46 Penticton 46 Kelowna 47 Summerland 47
W 27 25 23 24 13
L 17 17 16 19 32
T 1 1 1 0 0
OTL 2 3 6 4 2
P 57 54 53 52 28
Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Revelstoke 47 Kamloops 47 N. Okanagan 47 Sicamous 45 Chase 47
W 34 32 31 17 5
L 10 9 15 26 40
T 0 1 0 1 1
OTL 3 5 1 1 1
P 71 70 63 36 12
Latest Scores Friday, February 3 Grand Forks 2 Nelson 8 Penticton 0 Kelowna 6 Kamloops 3 North Okanagan 4 (OT) Kimberley 2 Sicamous 5 Castlegar 3 Beaver Valley 4 (OT) Creston Valley 8 Columbia Valley 2 Golden 1 Fernie 2 (OT) Princeton 6 Summerland 7 (OT) Chase 1 Osoyoos 4 Saturday, February 4 Kimberley 8 North Okanagan 0 Chase 3 Princeton 4 Revelstoke 6 Kamloops 3 Summerland 3 Kelowna 4 Columbia Valley 1 Creston Valley 9 Beaver Valley 3 Castlegar 4 (OT) Osoyoos 6 Spokane 2 Fernie 3 Golden 0 Sunday, February 5 Nelson 8 Spokane 7 Kimberley 4 Golden 2 Kamloops 3 Sicamous 6 Grand Forks 2 Summerland 4 Revelstoke 5 North Okanagan 3
Nelson Leafs Leaders
PLAYER Brett Norman Nik Newman Colton Schell Patrick Martens Carson Willians Matti Jmaeff Dallon Stoddart
LEAFS HOCKEY AWAY Fri. FEB. 10 7:30 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
HOME HOME Sat. FEB. 11 7:00 PM Sun. FEB. 12 2:00 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
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Position Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward
GP 39 43 44 29 45 38 44
G 27 24 21 34 14 13 16
A 34 35 36 18 27 25 18
P 61 59 57 52 41 38 34
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Sports World’s Greatest Snowboarders Collide at Baldface Lodge
Rice claims Red Bull Supernatural title THE FINAL RESULTS
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Under bright, bluebird skies, 18 of the world’s most notable up-andcomers alongside the icons of snowboarding progressed the sport to a new level on Saturday as Red Bull Supernatural ran on Baldface Lodge just north of Nelson.
“This contest puts together where snowboarding is headed, riding the mountains. But adding freestyle riding into the mix really ups the level. Nature alone can’t fully produce a course like this.” Tom Burt Event Judge
From the first rider to drop, Scotty Lago, through Travis Rice’s final run, the never-before-ridden Supernatural course challenged every aspect of the competitors’ talents, bringing the most progressive riding of our time together in a single run. “We’re walking away with a different state of mind,” said Rice, who was the host snowboarder of the event. “This was an experiment and it’s the beginning of a new, possible future for snowboarding. These guys ride like this all the time. It’s just a really tough thing to capture, even in a video part. No breaks, riding first tracks and on all-natural terrain. Here we are able
ABOVE – The course provided plenty of opportunity for the athletes to reach new levels in their sport. BOTTOM – Travis Rice (middle) took the title with Gigi Ruf (right) and Nicolas Muller finishing second and third. photo courtesy Red Bull
to showcase the talent in snowboarding today.” Rice came out hot from the very start putting down a nearly flawless run, hitting as many features as possible, stomping landings and adding inversions to multiple maneuvers. His first score of 91 held the top spot throughout the day. Gigi Rüf scored 84
points on his first run, which held the second spot throughout the day. Nicolas Müller topped John Jackson’s score of 80.6, with an 82.6 in the final run with buttery transitions and the solid, stylish riding he is known for. But Jackson didn’t walk away empty handed; he won ‘Best Trick’ by stomping a double cork 1080 off the big kicker on
his final run. “We had no idea that people would tee off that big without having ever seen anyone hit the features before,” said Tom Burt, head judge for the event. “This contest puts together where snowboarding is headed, riding the mountains. But adding freestyle riding into the mix really ups the level. Nature
Travis Rice Gigi Rüf Nicolas Müller John Jackson Lucas Debari Kazuhiro Kokubo Jake Blauvelt David Carrier-Porcheron Eero Niemela Devun Walsh Mark Sollors Terje Haakonsen Eric Jackson Mark Carter Mark McMorris Sage Kotsenburg Scotty Lago Mark Landvik
alone can’t fully provide a course like this.” Rice’s dream run for Red Bull Supernatural was built across 2,200 vertical feet on the slope nicknamed “Scary Cherry.” The run hosted more than 80 man-made features including pillow lines, enormous platforms and goal posts in the over 40 degree top section. Most riders had hit five or more features over varying size before heading into the super-kickers where fresh powder landings allowed riders to open up with speed and style. The final slopestyle section had pillow platforms to tap and log rides that took riders straight into the finish line. “Today was a great example of where our sport is going and what we can do to get it to the next level,” said Jeff Pensiero, owner of Baldface Lodge. “I was surprised at how much these guys really stepped up their game to ride this course. I thought a lot of it was not rideable, but these guys
91.00 84.00 82.60 80.60 77.00 75.50 73.10 69.20 68.90 68.80 68.30 68.20 65.80 64.70 63.00 62.00 59.40 55.50
proved that they earn their livings exceeding expectations.” Standouts of the day included Terje’s fast turns punctuated by massive methods off the hip transfers, Eric Jackson’s butter into a huge 540 off an upper platform and Lucas Debari’s enormous air launched off a platform initially built as an evacuation heli platform. “Everyone had standout moments,” said Burt. “The talent on course today was mindboggling.” Burt also points to Devun Walsh’s 360 pillow platform tap on the final hit and Nicolas Müller’s switch 720 off the kicker as some of the day’s most notable moments. The two-hour Red Bull Supernatural special will air on NBC on March. The event is part of NBC’s Red Bull Signature Series which features the most progressive snowboarding, mountain biking, freestyle motocross, skiing and BMX events. More info at redbull signatureseries.com.
Border Bruins put up fight, but ultimately not much of a challenge Continued from Page 20 are out there in a shutdown role, but it was a nice reward for working hard.” Ten seconds after the goahead goal, Leafs blueliner Eric Spring rocked a Spokane player with a thundering hit that set off a scrum between the two teams. For his efforts, Spring
received a penalty and the Leafs were forced to end the game killing a penalty. The tandem of Stoddart and Carson Willians was joined by some great shot blocking from J.J. Beitel to preserve the win. On Friday night at the NDCC the Leafs locked horns with the Grand Forks Border
Bruins and not surprisingly it was a one-sided affair with the home side winning 8-2. On Friday it was the line of Nik Newman, Norman and Mois who provided the majority of the offensive punch. Martens came away with two goals and two assists on the night. The basement-dwelling
Border Bruins actually made a game of it and held the Leafs to 3-2 lead until the midway point of the game when Nelson took over. “Sometimes [when] the one line doesn’t always get the bounces, it’s always a relief to have the other line scoring,” Norman said about both the
Leafs’ scoring lines taking control on different games. “We just need to get in synch and get both lines going.” The Leafs’ next game is Friday when they travel to Castlegar for the first end of a home-and-home. The two teams play at the NDCC on Saturday night.
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Sports Game On - Kim Palfenier
In the heart of winter, thinking of spring
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s we head into the second half of winter many in and outdoor activities are flourishing and open to all ages. The Nordic Ski Club is hosting the Kootenay Cup Race #4 Free Style this Saturday at 11 a.m. There’s no problem if you’re new to racing, or have only thought about it, as all abilities are welcome and all distances appropriate for all ages. If racing is not your style then the club has recreational classes to suit you too. Races and recreational events meet at the Apex trail head on Ymir Road. For more info contact Jay McKimm at jaymckimm@gmail.com or visit nelsonnordicski.ca An indoor winter
activity is ongoing at the Nelson Curling Centre. The club is hosting a one day Bonspiel for all level of curlers, even totally new beginners! This exciting and innovative curling experience will provide an opportunity to try curling and have a social gathering at the same time. Last year’s participants commented how they were grateful for the opportunity to actually try out what they had seen the experts do on television. So if you’re inclined to give it try, the event is happening Sunday, February 26 starting at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 per player and includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch and prizes, and of course, three four-end games. Registration is limited to 12 teams, so sign up today. For more informa-
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Registration for Nelson Minor Baseball has begun.
For those of you needing a little more warmth while exercising, the Nelson Ultimate Frisbee Club hosts their winter season every Monday night 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Soccer Quest facility. It continues to be a popular choice for people looking to have fun while getting some good exercise at the same time. The indoor league started in the fall and continues through to March. It’s not too late to go out and give it a try. There are drop-in spots available each week and there have been a lot of new faces giving it a try…and getting hooked! First drop-in is free and
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Community Columbia Basin Trust looking for the region’s most enthusiastic youth SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Basin youth are invited to apply to attend Connect, a free youth action summit happening May 3 to 6 in Kimberley. The theme for the event is: Connecting with Communities. Space is limited to 100 spots for participants from across the Basin. Applications are being accepted now until February 29 at cbt.org/ connect.
The summit will feature engaging speakers, planning sessions and networking opportunities, all directed towards assisting attendees in creating a day of action in their own community. “Led by the members of CBT’s Youth Advisory Committee, Connect promises to be inspiring,” says Wayne Lundeberg, CBT Director, Youth Initiatives. “CBT looks forward to working with Basin youth to empower them to create meaningful action events in their communi-
ties during the month of May.” Youth interested in journalism, film and photography are invited to apply to be a member of Connect’s own Multimedia Team. Chosen from qualified applicants, these ten participants will document the weekend, as well as the community action events, for a special Connect edition of SCRATCH Magazine. CBT works with youth and communities to increase youth opportunities and engagement through enhancing capacity,
leadership and participation. CBT supports youth and communities through the Columbia Basin Youth Grants program, Community Directed Youth Funds and volunteer service awards as well as provides a forum for youth in the Columbia Basin to share their art, ideas and experiences with each other through SCRATCH magazine and scratchonline.ca. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit cbt.org or call 1-800505-8998.
Notice of Passing WILLIAM JOHN SARSIN
Obituaries & Memorials Patricia Horlick (Nee Marquis) May 2, 1934 to January 8, 2012
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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We would like to thank all of our relatives and friends for all the support we have received at this difficult time. All of the flowers, food and cards were overwhelming. Special thank you to Lakeview Village for all of their love and concern. “Friends are the angels that lift our wings when we find it hard to fly” -Nina Smiley and family.
Marie Phaneuf (nee Hamel) April 5, 1922-January 29, 2012
Marie Rufina Kozloski was born in Blaine Lake, SK. Following her Mother (Mary (nee Nemish)) death in 1926, she was adopted by the Hamel family along with her sister Therese. The Hamels were a farming family and farming thereafter was one of Marie’s heart’s joys. Marie moved to Winnipeg, MB where she was working for the St. Boniface hospital as a nurse. Marie married Robert A. Phaneuf in 1944. They lived in St Vital, where she raised minks, gardened and looked after her five children while Robert worked at the rail yard. In 1954 they bought a hotel in Cranberry Portage, MB. While there, Marie gave birth to her sixth child. They sold the hotel in 1958 and moved to St. Boniface Marie and her family lived in St Boniface for five years, then in 1963 moved to Sunshine Bay near Nelson, BC. There Robert worked on the Kootenay Lake Ferry in Balfour. Marie, in addition to parenting six children, managed cattle, milk cows, goats, chickens, pigs, geese, fruit trees, berry bushes, a large vegetable garden and what she was famous for, a large flower garden. Robert Sr. died in 1977. Marie moved to VanAnda on Texada Island in 1983. All of Marie’s life, wherever she lived, she made beautiful flower gardens complete with fish ponds and aviary. Her artistic nature and green thumb showed as she created her showpieces. She cherished her island home where she lived until the last few months of her life. Marie loved her family, faith, friends, garden, animals and art. Marie is survived by her six children, Marianne( Jim)Taylor of Nelson, Robert Phaneuf (jr),of Texada, Rosemarie( Jim)Lee of Parksville, Albert(Bev) Phaneuf of Creston, Lorraine(Mike)Tyler of Vernon, and Paul(Anita) Phaneuf of Courtenay. Marie has sixteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie will be sadly missed by all. A service was held Saturday February 4th at the Kingdom Hall in VanAnda. A celebration of Marie’s life to be held on May 19th near Sunshine Bay.
William John Sarsin, known as “Bill”, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2012 in Nelson Hospital at the age of 60. Bill was essentially a shy and quiet person, with a kind and gentle nature. Bill had many hobbies and enjoyed collecting antiques. For the past few years Bill delivered newspapers throughout the Kootenays. Bill will be dearly missed by his family and close friends. Bill’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude for all those who have helped and supported the family during this difficult time. The doctors & nurses at Nelson hospital for the exceptional care Bill received, Bill’s close friends that stood by him over the years. Thank you all again. May he Rest in Peace in God’s Heavenly Kingdom. A Funeral Service was held with burial in the Krestova Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Baker family of Grand Forks Funeral Home.
William David MacDonald
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of David MacDonald on January 30, 2012. David was born in Phoenix, BC, on January 2, 1918 to William Russell and Maggie Johnstone MacDonald. At an early age, in 1924, he moved to Bonnington, BC, where his father was employed in the construction of the West Kootenay Power and Light Co. dams. He spent his school years living in the company village of West Kootenay Power and Light Co. In 1940 he enlisted in the Canadian army and was deployed overseas to Scotland, where he met and married Henrietta Kellie. After the war, and his discharge David and Henrietta (Rita) moved to the Kootenay area. He became re-employed by West Kootenay Power and Light Co. (now Fortis). He lived in Bonnington until his retirement in 1977, when he and Rita moved to Nelson, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta (Rita) of Mountain Lake Senior Home, in Nelson; sister – M.E. (Betty) Ridge, Nelson, BC; brothers – Gordon (Buz) MacDonald (Norma) Castlegar, BC, Allan MacDonald (Mary), Nelson, BC as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother and a brother, Roy MacDonald. Dave was well known for his quick wit. He had a wealth of knowledge of the Kootenay area, both past and present. He was always eager to share this knowledge with all. He was very interested in current events, and often wrote letters and poems, voicing his views, to politicians and newspapers. The lucky ones received a ‘one of a kind’ diarama, created by Dave, to graphically express his views. No funeral, by request. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Dave’s memory may do so to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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Atco Wood Products is seeking an experienced Field Layout Forest Technician. Reporting to the Forestry Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of road / block layout ¿eld work. Critical to the role will your ability to function as an integral member of a team of resultsoriented Forestry professionals. You are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and strong problem solving capabilities. A minimum of 5 years experience and an RFT designation are de¿nite assets. If this opportunity is what you are looking for and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to info@ atcowoodproducts.com by February 17, 2012.
Help Wanted An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051
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Shelagh and Patrick Dolan are delighted to announce the birth of Liv Isobel Kay Dolan, born February 1, 2012, in High River Hospital and weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. Liv is welcomed by her parents, her big brother Tadhg, grandparents John and Pat Dooley and Bill and Cathy Dolan , greatgrandparents Jean and Phil Haukedal and Frank Dolan, Auntie Erin and Uncle Pete, Uncle Sean, Auntie Elene, Uncle Mike and Auntie Amy, and cousins Harlow and Seamus.
Graeme and Julie Park are pleased to announce the birth of our daughter. Londyn Helen Park was born November 20, 2011, at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson at 8:28am. She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounce, and was 22.5 inches long. The proud grandparents are Grant and Joan Park of Windsor, Ontario and Roger and Helen DenBoer of Windsor, Ontario.
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Full Time Office Administrator
The Nelson Star has an opening for a full time Office Administrator. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Nelson Star office. Duties include, but are not limited to: A/R, A/P, Payroll, booking of Classified Ads and Obituaries, as well as support to Sales & Circulation Departments. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be proficient with various computer programs including Microsoft Office and some DOS based systems. Candidates will also be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation plan, along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, Feb 17, 2012. Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Chuck Bennett, chuckbennett@blackpress.ca 514 Hall Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 1Z2 No phone calls please
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Education/Trade Schools
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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required for Fireside Inn, Castlegar Please send resume with cover letter to: kerry@ďŹ resideinn.ca TRAVEL CONSULTANT - F/T or P/T travel consultant req to join our energetic team. Must have exp in sales & customer service w/ excellent computer skills. Travel sales an asset but will train the right person. Bring resumes to Glacier Travel @ Chahko Mika Mall. PORT HARDY-Available immediately, working Bodyshop Manager. Painter/Bodyman. Competitive pay, beneďŹ ts and bonuses. Also looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250-949-7440. TrafďŹ c Control training for dates call 1-866-737-2389 or www.roadsafetytcs.com
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4TH YEAR Journeyman Plumbers & Sheetmetal workers needed in Kindersly SK. Top wages, beneďŹ ts, RRSP, room for advancement, positive work atmosphere. Contact ofďŹ ce@lukplumbing.com or 306 463-6707. AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator. Must have minimum 2 years experience, and must be in good physical health. Great wages, beneďŹ ts, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, proďŹ t sharing bonus, long term employment. Wages $33$35/hour. Join a winning team. Call 780-846-2231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at production@autotanks.ca. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.
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HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
Professional/ Management VAAGEN Fibre Canada, LLC is searching for a plant manager for our facility in Midway, BC. Experience necessary (5+ years): Leadership in managing the efforts of 50+ employees; sawmill start-up; experience in the operation of a hewsaw; efďŹ cient multi-stage manufacturing processes; highly functional maintenance and maintenance planning program; production ow and scheduling; quality analysis in continuous improvement and cost analysis and controls. Compensation: DOE BeneďŹ t package includes: Health and Life insurance; STD and LTD; RRSP/DPSP; vacation and holiday. Please send resume to: 565 West 5th, Colville, WA 99114 or email to employment@vaagenbros.com by February 20, 2012. VAAGEN Fibre Canada, LLC is searching for a plant manager for our facility in Midway, BC. Experience necessary (5+ years): Leadership in managing 50+ employees; sawmill start-up; experience in the operation of a hewsaw; efďŹ cient multi-stage manufacturing processes; highly functional maintenance and maintenance planning; production ow and scheduling; quality analysis in continuous improvement and cost analysis and controls. Compensation: DOE BeneďŹ t package includes: Health; Life insurance; STD; LTD; RRSP/DPSP; vacation and holiday. Please send resume to: 565 West 5th, Colville, WA 99114 or email to employment@vaagenbros.com by February 20, 2012.
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Health Products HERBAL MAGIC Open House. Feb. 6th-12th. Drop by for prizes, discounts and product tasting. Special offer - lose weight, less than $10/week. Call 1-800-376-2104.
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Rentals Homes for Rent Awesome 3 bdrm House in Fairview. Avail. immediately $1800 all in. No Clowns Aloud. kootenaytimecoffee@gmail.com 420 Fridays @ Kootenay Time
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Uphill Heritage House 3bdrm, 2 full baths, semi-furnished, NS/NP, WD off street parking. $1500/mo + util. Available March 1st ph:250-354-3130
SELKIRK COLLEGE Hairdressing Salon. PERM SALE February 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 & 22. For an Appointment call (250) 354-3243.
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NELSON: Single female 40+ looking for affordable accom for Feb 1 up to $500/mo all Incl w/ garden space. Clean, reliable + no addictive habits. Ref avail. Call Mardi 352.9876
Feed & Hay HAY: Alfalfa/Timothy 1st cut. Sm. 60lb. square bales. $4.00/bale p/u. Creston. David 250-428-5609. Cell 780-5541282
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Misc. for Sale CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reďŹ nances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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Required Glacier Honda in Castlegar BC is in need of another highly motivated & qualiďŹ ed Automotive Technician. We offer a beneďŹ t package (available after probation period) We are a Honda Dealer, selling new Honda’s & used of all makes & models, as well, our eet contracts required Techs to work on all gas & diesel powered cars & trucks including Hybrids. We prefer Journeyman qualiďŹ cations, but would consider the right 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please submit resume to Al Sanders c/o Glacier Honda 1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H9 or email glacierhonda-service@telus.net
Bright uphill 1bdrm, NS/NP ref. req’d. 1 person or couple only. $650/mo + util. 352-5995 Nelson:1br sunny/quiet/clean 3 blk. to dntwn. NS/NP/Ref. Sep. entr. $725+util.352-6062
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2.5 bdrm Mobile Home N/S, N/P, W/D, new carpet. Adult Park, references required, 7 min to Nelson on Granite Rd. $775.00/mo plus utilities. 250-352-0898
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No. S16602 Nelson Registry 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 “Moneyâ€?) 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 ďŹ le and serve a Response to Civil Claim within 21 days from the date this advertisement is ďŹ rst 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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Roadshow is coming to Castlegar: 5 Days Only! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer
noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how After very successful shows in Campbell high it’s currently trading at. He added, River and Chilliwack, The Roadshow is “The Roadshow is great because it puts coming to Castlegar. So you had better money in people’s pockets, especially search through your attics and garages, during such hard times. Lots of items go through your lock boxes and jewelthat are just sitting around collecting dust lery, because you may be sitting on a in basements and jewellery boxes can be small fortune and not even know it! exchanged for money, on the spot!� Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and At another Roadshow event, a woman, silver. named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with
Local Roadshow Expert Examines Some Gold Jewellery
she was able to sell them for their silver content�. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can finally afford to renovate my kitchen�. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value�.
Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF a tin full of hundreds of old coins that CHARGE, as well as educate you on During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She finally decided to come people during a one week event, and had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he they have been travelling across Canada don’t wear jewellery,� explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn to different cities and towns, searching Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late for your forgotten treasures. come down to the Roadshow to sell it�. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over pocket watches, porcelain and bisque $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 dolls, pretty much everything can be Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadof coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have
OUT DON’T MISS
show collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that specific toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!
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In Castlegar: February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Sandman Hotel, 1944 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar CANADIAN COLLECTORS ROADSHOW: 1-877-810-4653 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (except Sunday, Feb. 12th, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Bring in your old unwanted or broken jewelry, coins, antiques & collectibles for the cash you need to help pay off those holiday season bills.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS t Gather all your collectibles and bring them in t FREE admission t Free Appraisal t NO appointment necessary t We will make offers on the spot if there is interest in the item t Accept the offer & get paid immediately t FREE coffee t Fully heated indoor facility t FREE House Calls
TOP 5 ITEMS TO BRING... Gold Jewellery, Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Sterling Silver, Collectibles
THE ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE: t SILVER: Any silver items such as atware, tea
t INVESTMENT GOLD: Canadian
sets, charm bracelets, jewellery & anything
Maple Leaf, Double Eagle, Gold Bars,
marked Sterling or 925
Kruggerands, Pandas, etc
t COINS: Any coins before 1967 (Silver Dollars,
t SCRAP GOLD: All broken gold, used
Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes,
jewellery, any missing pieces (Earrings,
Nickels, Large Cents and all others) collectible
Charms, gold Links etc), Dental Gold,
foreign coins, rare coins & entire collections
Class Rings, Charm Bracelets, etc
t GOLD COINS: All denominations from all parts of the world including Gold Olympic coins
t PLATINUM: Jewellery, Dental, Wiring and anything else made of Platinum
t WAR ITEMS: WWI, WWII, War Medals, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Civil War Memorabilia, etc. t JEWELLERY: Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, loose Diamonds, etc. t PAPER MONEY: All denominations made before 1930, Confederation bills, Large Bills t OTHER COLLECTIBLES: Toys, Train Sets, Dolls, Advertising, Cast Iron Banks, Pottery, etc.
GOLD ITEMS OF INTEREST: 4$3"1 (0-% t (0-% $0*/4 t (0-% 06/$&4 t (0-% 1300' 4&54 t %&/5"- (0-% NOT SURE IF IT’S GOLD? Bring it in and one of our experts will be glad to examine it for you!
We represent thousands of collectors who are all looking for a variety of collectibles! We have purchased a wide selection of items for our group of collectors. The CCG (Canadian Collectors Group) are a private group of collectors who are looking for unique items in a wide variety of categories.
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