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Child’s Christmas in Wales The cast of the Nelson Youth Theatre production of A Child’s Christmas in Wales are looking forward to bringing the festive play to the Capitol Theatre stage on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. Fourteen young actors between the ages of seven and 13 have been rehearsing since the fall and director Jeff Forst wants to make sure the theatre is packed for them. Tickets are available for $15 in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office, and any unsold seats will be offered on a pay-what-you-can basis half an hour before the show (minimum $2). Let Nelson Youth Theatre get you into the holiday spirit with this warmhearted, fun show.
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The company behind the truck that spilled its load of jet fuel into Lemon Creek this summer says the driver got bad directions. Executive Flight Centre is responding to a class action lawsuit filed by a Slocan Valley resident which names the Province, the helicopter company requiring the fuel for forest fire fighting and the transport company. Executive Flight Centre says they were given incorrect directions by the province who verbally communicated they should use Lemon Creek Road. They also say the helicopter company Transwest provided no information on how to reach the staging area and delegated directions to the province. Before the tanker drove up Lemon Creek Road, another Executive Flight Centre driver used the road to try access the fueling station. A maintenance worker, who happened to be on site, told him Lemon Creek wasn’t the proper way to access the staging area and gave out new directions. Executive Flight Centre says this driver informed the Province of the mistaken directions but nothing was done to rectify the situation. “The Province knew, or should have know that, in the emergency conditions created by the firefighting operation, motorists involved in that operation, including Executive Fuel’s drivers, might mistakenly use Lemon Creek Road to access the staging area,” reads the company’s response to the lawsuit. They go on to say the road, under management of the Province, was dangerous and not properly maintained. On July 26, 33,000 litres of jet fuel entered Lemon Creek and downstream rivers resulting in an evacuation of people and a massive cleanup. Executive Flight Centre says they’ve spent $4 million on that cleanup and wants that bill paid as well as any lawsuit payouts covered.
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A Nelson woman was startled to come home and find a bobcat in the basement of her Johnstone Road home on Friday afternoon. Leanne Kalabis figures her basement door must have blown open while she was out. The wild feline came inside, wandered down a long hallway and around a corner, then couldn’t find its way back to the door. “I could hear something running around and lunging at the window,” Kalabis told the Star. She and her dog went downstairs to investigate. “Initially I just saw the front of its face and thought, ‘oh, it’s just someone’s cat,’ but then I saw the rest of it,” Kalabis said. The animal was about three
times the size of a house cat, with the distinctive black-tufted ears and stubby tail that could only belong to a bobcat. Kalabis’ dog, with a slight size advantage, went after the animal. “They battled it out for a little bit, then the bobcat scaled the wall towards a windows and got into the blinds,” Kalabis said. “It became pretty entangled in the blinds, as it was thrashing and hissing at my dog.” She went back upstairs with her dog, whose ear was bleeding from being swatted by the bobcat, and closed the door to the stairs to prevent the animal from following them. She called the RCMP and her neighbour, Dr. Jim Noiles, for help. The bobcat was stuck in the blinds and could not get free on
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its own. So, RCMP officer Michael Stefani grabbed a role of duct tape and connected two broom sticks together and attached his knife to the end. He cut the animal free and shooed it out the door. Kalabis doesn’t know what attracted the animal into the house. It didn’t get into anything or cause any damage prior to becoming wrapped in the blinds. “I think it was just confused,” she said. “More than anything, it wanted out of my house.” Though bobcats are typically most active during the evening and early morning hours, it is not uncommon to see the carnivores hunting during the day in the winter when their prey — rabbits and small rodents — are more difficult to find.
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Nelson Police were pleased with the results from random checkstops set up in various locations in Nelson on Thursday, December 12 between 7 and 10 p.m. “Over 400 cars were checked for impaired drivers,” sergeant Paul Bayes reported in a media release. “It appears the message about the dangers of drinking and driving is being received in Nelson.” The checkstops will continue through the holiday season.
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A man told Nelson Police that he had been shoved by a stranger in the 500-block of Ward Street on Saturday, December 14 around 9 p.m. When officers located the alleged assailant, they heard a different version of events. “After interviewing him and confronting the alleged victim it appears this altercation was started with the victim taking money for drugs from the as-
sailant and then not providing them to him,” sergeant Paul Bayes explained in a media release. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and may pursue charges against both men.
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Nelson Police have recently received several complaints regarding a newly circulated mail fraud attempt in the city. Complainants have received personally addressed letters from a male claiming to represent an accounting firm in Spain which is in charge of assets moved to Spain in relation to the Second World War. The letter elaborates on the circumstances surrounding these assets eventually claiming that the targeted party is entitled to transfer these assets into their name. The letter asks for consent from the targeted person for permission to use them as a beneficiary to claim the assets. Based on the identical wording of the letters provided to police, investigators are lead to believe that the matter is in fact an attempt to defraud the targeted citizens. If anyone receives or has received these letters they are advised to not respond to the sender and report the matter to their respective police department. Further information regarding such “mail scams” can be found online at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/
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The Province says they abide by the “polluter-pay principle” which keeps taxpayers from being on the hook for cleanups. Slocan Valley resident John Wittmayer comments on the “blame game” on Slocan Valley Emergency Response, a Facebook page that has documented the spill and its outcomes. “There will be this assessing blame game and positioning to reduce the payout,” he says. “Industry should never be allowed to monitor themselves, and they will need to be accountable for their mishaps. The provincial government has an opportunity here to prove that they have the stewardship values to ensure this never happens again. If they ignore their responsibility in the matter, they will confirm what many people already suspect — that they are pro industry at Bad directions are being blamed for the Lemon Creek spill that took File photo place last summer. any cost.”
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A report issued by Slocan River Streamkeepers raises concern about the state of the local watershed. Ongoing monitoring of the health and diversity of microscopic life forms in the Slocan River illustrates that benthic invertebrates are showing symptoms that need to be noted and further investigated, said Jennifer Yeow, Streamkeepers biologist. She explained these tiny insects that live at the bottom of the river are a good indicator of overall stream health. Three stations on the Slocan River were monitored for about five years — some others were sampled once. “The results showed that there was potential stress meaning that there are some impacts on water quality,” Yeow told 103.5 the Bridge. “Some years, it looked okay. Other years there was potential stress. One year — 2009, just downstream from the town of Slocan it registered severely stressed... We don’t know why but we’re investigating.” At that same site, there are many organisms missing that are found in other locations, said Yeow. Further samples have recently been taken for comparison. Factors contributing to stress on microorganisms include water temperature, chemical contamination and heavy metals from mining in sediment. “It’s hard to say,” said Yeow. Sediment sampling is planned. Sites sampled include Koch, Bonanza, Wilson, Winlaw, Carpenter and Goose creeks as well as sites along the Slocan River, near Nixon Island and on Kootenay River near Shoreacres. While data has been collected since 2005, prior to the jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek this past summer; the accident did shine a light on the importance of healthy waterways. In addition to keeping an eye on benthic
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A recent report issued by Slocan River Streamkeepers, has raised concerns about the health of File photo the Slocan River and how it will impact the local watershed. invertebrates, Streamkeepers has been taking monthly water quality samples for five years. Yeow says at the end of September samples collected near Shoreacres showed “unusually high levels of bicarbonate and alkalinity.” “In October, it seems to go back to normal. So we can infer that for at least a month after the spill, the water chemistry in the Slocan River was affected,” she said. Extra samples were taken because of the spill including above and below the accident site as well as in the wetlands and side channels below Lemon Creek. The invertebrate study also provides important information in the study of fish
populations on the Slocan River. Yeow said the report represents part of the complex picture that is river health. More reaserch is invaluable. “We start doing these kinds of studies and it creates more questions than it answers,” said Yeow. “The site at Slocan is an example. When you see something like a severely stressed site… then you are obliged to follow up on it to find out why you are seeing these kinds of things.” Streamkeepers’ watershed monitoring has been done by trained community groups since the late 1990s and is funded by the Columbia Basin Trust.
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Holiday giving At a time when the spirit of giving is supposed to be at its peak, it was a little unsettling last week to hear that donations of cash to the Nelson Salvation Army was down by as much as half from the previous year. But in true Christmas spirit fashion, residents and businesses in this community are turning the tide. According to Major Robin Burrows, donations have begun to pick up, boosted by the $8,000 raised by the CP Holiday Train, and the Sally Ann is now closer to 60 per cent of its fundraising goal. Burrows said he is now hopeful that the goal can be reached. The money raised during the holiday season is used to run programs, yearround. While it may have looked to be a dire situation, there was really no doubt that the people and businesses of Nelson would come through. A recent survey conducted by World Vision found that BCers overall are more charity-minded than any other Canadian province. According to the findings, 81 per cent of BCers are likely to donate to charity as compared to the Canadian average of just 74 per cent.
Last year alone, more than 41 local Nelson residents included charitable presents from the World Vision Gift Catalogue in their holiday giving. They purchased $1,750 worth of essential items ranging from livestock to clean water to medical supplies for children and families in developing countries. But we are even more generous here at home. The Holiday Hamper campaign is in full swing. The Nelson Food Cupboard volunteers are planning to give out 170 hampers, helping 500 people, enjoy a brighter, healthier holiday. A new campaign to give coffee cards to users of emergency shelters is another example of generosity, and clever thinking on the part of local charities. Our Daily Bread, Nelson Cares Society, Kalein Hospice Centre, Coats for Kids and countless other groups rely on the generosity of the public in order to provide the needed services they offer. Whether its a loonie thrown into a kettle, a can of food dropped into the donation box, or a cheque presented to an organization, ever penny helps. Nelsonites should be proud.
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ear Citizens: When I was appointed Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador for 2013, I had high hopes. I dreamed of riding through the streets on my stallion, or, at least, a jaunty pony named Carl, with a fancy hat and some kind of cape, shouting, “Arte Vida!” and exhorting people to visit galleries, go to plays, and check out a band every night. When Carl never showed up, and, to be fair, he was never officially part of the deal, and the realities of being Momdad to my two children while my impossibly dedicated wife worked full-time plus as a teacher, I focused on more realistic goals. I had a very successful year touring my shows Deck and Hello Baby through BC, from Quesnel, through the Okanagan, with stops in the suburbs of Vancouver and a recent jaunt to Vancouver Island. It was on this tour that I discovered something very interesting.
On every stop on the tour, when it was announced in the pre-show speech that I was Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador, a buzz would go through the crowd.
“I realized that I wasn’t making Nelson look good, but that Nelson was making me look good.” Lucas Myers I realized that I wasn’t making Nelson look good, but that Nelson was making me look good.
Our town has a reputation as being a cultural mecca, which made my job infinitely easier. So, before I hang up my spurs and hand the reins (I really wanted that pony) over to our next ambassador, Amy Bohigian, I would like to acknowledge some of the events that occurred during my tenure that make this town the incredible arts community that it is.
the “student production” of Sweeney Todd was as good as the professional grade productions? Yes, it is weird. Very freakin’ weird. And mind blowingly awesome.
The Civic Theatre: How fitting that in the same year that the Capitol Theatre celebrated its 25th anniversary of being rescued from ruin, that this amazing venue is given a new lease on life through an incredible community effort.
On a personal note, this was a year that I broke out of the one-man show box and performed with others. Singing in a choir with a symphony on a glacier for the Requiem for a Glacier project was truly life altering, and being in a “real” play, Arms and the Man, with an actual cast and a director, was like going home. As much as I hope that I represented Nelson well this past year, I cannot express how much Nelson has given me. Arte Vida! Hi Ho Carl, Away!
Hello Musicals: So, is it weird that two massive, full-scale Broadway musicals can be produced in the same season (Jesus Christ Superstar and Cabaret) with two totally different casts? And that
Sculpture Walk: As soon as the sculptures were installed I immediately thought, “Well, duh, why haven’t there been sculptures there all along?”
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After paying taxes to operate a postal service, and paying again every time we use the service, the post office is running a large deficit. So what does it do? 1. It plans to layoff 8,000 postal workers as if the deficit is their fault. 2. Stop home delivery. Those who are physically unable to walk to the community postal boxes, well, that’s their tough luck. 3. Make us pay more to use the service we already paid for. What they should do is take a very close look at those people who have mismanaged, the postal service. Why not get rid of a lot of those managers, assistant managers and assistants to the assistant managers who are earning a very comfortable salary sitting behind their desks?
Already two-thirds of the country does not have door-to-door service and the postal service’s debt has increased. Why do they expect it to be different by stopping door-to-door delivery to the other one-third of its customers? The cuts always start at the bottom, affect the honest hard working employees and hurt the public. It’s about time the cuts started at the top. Bob Abrahams
Handicap parking spots debated A comment in the Hugs and Slugs on Friday, December 6 remarked on people using the handicapped parking when they clearly do not need to.
I use the handicapped parking spot, but I am not handicapped. My mother is and she carries a Handicapped Parking permit with her for her drivers to use. So, sometimes, I know it looks like I am trying to cheat the system and get a closer parking spot, when in fact what I am doing is parking the car to go in the building/mall to pick up my mother. I wish that the close spots could be reserved (as in Australia) for anybody needing some assistance (like young parents with young children). So, from someone who used to bad mouth (under my breath of course) the abusers of handicapped parking... there are some situations that do not appear above board, but actually are. Merry Christmas. Janet Stephenson
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Community Events The Winter Solstice indoor labyrinth walk is Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. on a painted cloth labyrinth, at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street). Hosted by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. Share a moment of peaceful gratitude with your community at this often frenzied time of year. Everyone is welcome at this free event. Refreshments will be provided.
Free iPad for Seniors group every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to explore your iPad and learn new tips and tricks. All levels welcome! Located in the Learning Place (lower level of City Hall). Call Joan for more information at 250-352-3218.
Come and participate in the 108 Sunsalutions Yoga fundraiser on Saturday, December 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Wildwoods Yoga studio. Proceeds go to baby Jack and his family. Space is limited. To register email info@wildwoodwellness.com or in person at 557 Ward Street. More information on the Facebook page “108 Sun Salutations.”
Nelson Knitting Co-op meets Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts.
Family Solstice event goes at the Vallican Whole Community Center on Saturday, December 21. Honour the return of the light with seasonal children activities, family potluck, open mic jam and ending the evening with music to dance to. Kids activities start at 3 p.m. with a sunset ceremony. Featuring “Yardy vibes,” Selector Souljah and Sister Sa plus the Kootenay All Stars and more. Admission by donation. Nelson Legion No. 51 is hosting a New Years Eve Party on December 31, starting at 9 p.m. with a pot luck dinner. Advance tickets are available for $15 at the Legion. Members and guests welcome. Nelson’s second Death Cafe will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 7 to 9 p.m. at the The Vienna Cafe (411 Kootenay Street). All are invited to come take part in conversations about death, with the goal of making the most of our (finite) lives. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Weekly meetings Spark! is a free after-school arts group for girls ages 12 to 16 every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Snacks are provided.
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The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus.
The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome. The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute hosts an Open Art Studio every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to come and make art. We have a wide variety of materials available to entice your imagination. There is no art experience required. Please drop in — no registration, no appointment necessary. Bring your friends and family. KATI is located at 191 Baker Street in Nelson (entrance on Falls Street). We are on the second floor with Medi-chair access. For more information, please contact 250-352-2264 or kutenaiarttherapy@shaw.ca. Nelson Chess Club meets Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre (717 Vernon Street). All ages and levels welcome. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-3527333.
Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.
4 p.m. Childrens Christmas Pageant and Family Service, and at 10 p.m. Traditional Eucharist with special music. On Wednesday, December 25 there will be a Christmas Day Chapel Service at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, December 29 there will be a Christmas Lessons and Carols Service at 10:30 a.m.
Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information and on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-352-6008 for more information on all seniors’ programs
Workshops New York-based artist Kristy Gordon hosts a three-day, “full palette” portrait painting workshop on December 26 to 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. For more information and to reserve your space please email Bev Gordon at beverleybobshe@yahoo.ca.
Holiday activities On Saturday, December 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. the public is invited to enjoy a special Breakfast with Santa at the Prestige Hotel ballroom. A buffet breakfast will be served. The event is free but attendees are asked to bring donations of food or cash. Join performers Lisel Forst and Corky Evans, local story tellers Mary Mortimer and Barry Gray, and CBC reporter Bob Keating for a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street. All proceeds will support the Nelson Food Cupboard. Tickets will be by donation at the door. Kootenay Christian Fellowship and Our Daily Bread host a Community Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24 at 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street. All are welcome to come and enjoy this first class dinner in a pleasant and homey atmosphere. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (701 Ward Street) welcomes everyone to attend our upcoming Christmas services. On Tuesday, December 24 there will be two Christmas Eve Services: at
Nelson District Hospice Society is offering Drop-In Grief Groups for the Bereaved twice over the Holidays — on Monday, December 23 and Friday, December 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West Richards in Rosemont. Announcement The LV Rogers Grade 9/10 leadership students are offering yard services to the community in exchange for donations to their fundraising drive for Canadian Lutheran World Relief, a non-profit organization that provides emergency relief, medical care and supplies, education for community development and sustainability practices. If you are interested in having a student shovel your driveway or help with another task, email Josie Day at jocelynday101@hotmail.com with your name, address, phone number, and the date you would like the work. Students are available until January 9. Glacier Harmonies, a singing group for women — Barbershop Style — invites ladies who like to sing and have fun, to our Wednesday evening practices at the First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street, Nelson at 7 p.m. The group is also available to perform at events such as birthdays, weddings, Christmas parties, community events, etc. For info contact Dorothy 250-3527199 or Joey 250-352-3393.
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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill’s 10th annual Boxing Day Bash starts at noon on December 26 with ski videos screening until 6 p.m. Then, the Roxy Band will take the stage and fill the dance floor. The band features vocalist Sydney Galbraith Black, drummer Brad Mair, Roger Luscombe and Darren Mahe on guitar, and Dave Scanlan on bass. After 10 p.m. a DJ will take over to keep the party going until 2 a.m.
The Nelson Civic Theatre is screening The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m. The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring. Then, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues opens Friday, December 20 and continues to Thursday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly, with the exception of Christmas Eve when it will screen at 1 p.m. and Christmas Day when the theatre is closed. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday and a 3 p.m. screening on December 26. With the ‘70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.
Boxing Day is a night to reconnect with friends and to shake it up at Spiritbar. On December 26, both rooms will be in full swing with Sweet Pickle, Dexter and B-Ron. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10. Brian Rosen & The What Now make their Spiritbar debut on Friday, December 27 with The Man in Havana. Doors open at 9 p.m.
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Smalltown DJs will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 28 with an opening set by Soup. Doors open at 10 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 at the Hume Hotel.
Requiem for a Glacier, a video and sound installation by Victoria artist/composer Paul Walde, will be exhibited at the Oxygen Art Centre from January 4th to February 8th. Local, independent curator Kiara Lynch, who led the coordination efforts for the project, is the guest curator at Oxygen Art Centre for this exhibition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre (320 Vernon Street, alley entrance). The artist talk will take place in the gallery on Saturday, January 4 at 4 p.m. Nelson artists — Brian Kalbfleisch, Branda Avis, Dan Farden, Richie McBeath, James Robert Harris and Claire Wensveen — are holding a group show at the Rossland Art Gallery from January 3 to 26 with an opening reception on January 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The exhibition will feature works of wood, weaving, glass, metal, ceramics, plus paintings and design work. The gallery is located in the beautifully restored historic Bank of Montreal building in downtown Rossland at 2004 Columbia Avenue. Touchstones Nelson has two exhibits on display. In Gallery A see The Shapes of Place, an exhibit of paintings by David Alexander, and in Gallery B is Powell River artist Meghan Hildebrand’s semi-abstract collection called Restless Fables. Touchstons is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Theatre
Celebrate the holidays at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, December 20 with Nelson Youth Theatre’s gift-to-the-community presentation of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, featuring 14 youth actors ages seven to 13. Tickets are $15 in advance or by donation at the door (minimum $2) until the seats are filled. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the bydonation ticket buyers and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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San Francisco DJ/Producer J Phlip of Dirty Bird Records will be spinning at Spiritbar this Thursday.
Literature
Booksmyth will host celebrated Ymir-based children’s author David Barron reading from his book The Adventures of Bob and Red on Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Parents are invited to join their children in listening to this wonderful story read by its author. Barron will also have books available for sale and signing. Booksmyth is at 338 Baker Street.
Music
San Francisco DJ/Producer J Phlip of Dirty Bird Records will be at Spiritbar on Thursday, December 19 along with Vancouver DJ Amanda. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel. The After Work Christmas Dance Party on Friday, December 20 will feature vocalist Aryn Sheriff with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Backing saxophonist Clinton Swanson will be Colin Spence on keys, Jesse Lee on bass, and Tony Ferraro on drums. Show time is 6:30-8:30pm. Cover is by donation. Put on your dancing shoes. Moontricks returns to Spiritbar with B-Ron and visuals by VJ Kinotropy on Friday, December 20. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $10.
FAMILY SOLSTICE EVENT
At the Vallican Whole Community Centre on Solstice December 21, 2013. Kids activity starts 3pm with a sunset ceremony. By donation
On Saturday, December 21, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions celebrates their sixth anniversary with an extra hour of music starting at noon. Angel and April open followed by Steve Pierson on sitar, Pauline Lamb with nephew James Lamb round out the last session of 2013. Admission is free, but donations to the bands will be graciously accepted. Nelson’s favourite tribute band BC/DC brings their annual Christmas Crank-Off to Spiritbar with Sack Grabbath on Friday, December 21. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door only.
Ring in the New Year with the Electro Swing Club at Spiritbar on December 31. Your favourite crew of swinging rowdies returns with an immersive night of sights and sounds to take you back in time. Burlesque, circus, swing, jazz, disco — this night will have it all. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Hume Hotel or online at ticketweb.ca. San Francisco’s Pink Mammoth music/arts collective brings an unforgettable night of house music and deep vibe to Spiritbar on Saturday, January 4. Ticket details available at the Hume Hotel. German ghetto funk trio Funkanomics will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, January 11. Ticket info available at the Hume Hotel. Vancouver’s Timothy Wisdom will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, January 17. Ticket info available at the Hume Hotel.
At the pub
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to close. Spiritbar hosts Top Spin Thursdays, a free weekly ping pong tournament with prizes each week. Doors open at 7 p.m. for registration and the tournaments begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Details at facebook.com/topspinthursdays. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts a rock ‘n’ roll jam night Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight. Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo is back at Mike’s Place Pub on Tuesday nights. Round up your friends, your bingo dabbers, and good luck troll. Tickets are $2 for one or $5 for three. December ticket sales benefit the Kootenay Kids Society.
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Johnsons Landing was devastated by a landslide in July 2012
Evacuation order continues Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter
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The Regional District is continuing the evacuation order for Johnsons Landing because of the still unstable mass above the community devastated by a landslide in July 2012. The Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Regional District of Central Kootenay recently met with representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to determine the status of risks associated with occupancy of those properties located in identified hazard zones in the Gar Creek drainage at Johnsons Landing. CAO Brian Carruthers said the group came together to evaluate a complex and unusual situation. “There’s a common understanding that we just don’t feel confident in having people go back into that area given the lack of data we have in monitoring the movement of that unstable slope above Johnsons Landing,” he said. On July 12, 300,000 cubic metres came down Kootenay Joe Ridge as Gar Creek became blocked killing four people. Today, an unstable scarp containing approximately 800,000 cubic metres of material still exists and long-term monitoring data necessary for accurately determining the likelihood of a future landslide isn’t available. Carruthers said the risk to life and property is unacceptable. The regional administrator explained that the Johnsons Landing slides continued concern is unusual.
The unbelievable destruction of Johnsons Landing slide is still remembered a year and a half later. Mandy Bath and Christopher Klassen recovered what was left of their car from the basement of their house, which was destroyed in the Johnsons Landing landslide in July 2012.
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“Normally when you have a landslide event like that, the land slides and it’s over. You go in and clean up, assess and potentially reinhabit,” he said. “The unusual circumstance is you have a continuing hazard after the first slide.” There is currently no established framework for addressing the risk and ongoing land use associated with the likelihood and consequence of a future landslide.
As the evacuation order continues, the RDCK will be working closely with the Province to address the outstanding issues of land-use zoning. “That’s the complex matter that’s taking us some time to work through with the Province,” he said. The RDCK will be providing additional information in the new year. Twelve households in the area are at a high or very high risk of another slide.
Commons files for building permit The Nelson Commons project has crossed another major threshold. This past Monday, the Nelson Commons team submitted its formal Building Permit Application to the City of Nelson for the mixed-use development on the old Extra Foods site between Baker and Vernon Streets. “What this really means is that the building is now completely designed — from the architecture of the building to
the plumbing in each unit,” explained local architect Steven Kaup, who has coordinated the design process over the past 10 months. “There are myriad details that go into a permit application of this size and complexity” Kaup said. “In addition to our lead architect, Ray Letkeman and his team, a group of engineers, code consultants and other professionals are needed to put together the application.”
Kootenay Co-op general manager Deirdrie Lang and project manager Russell Precious were both pleased and relieved when they walked over to City Hall to hand in the application. “We know the project is unique and ambitious,” said Precious. “Each significant step we take to bring the project to successful, timely completion is something we take a moment to appreciate and share”.
All that remains before construction can begin in earnest is to meet sales targets for the Nelson Commons residential units. Now, with the support of Coldwell Banker realty and a robust regional marketing program, Precious and Lang anticipate that building construction will begin this spring. To learn more, visit the display suite (621 Vernon Street), open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Winter’s nap, interrupted ANNE DEGRACE Contributor
’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, creatures were coming in droves to see The Hobbit. And everybody was pretty happy, except for a Cinema Elf called Cellulloyd (Lloyd for short.) The truth was, Lloyd had been lost in an elfin slumber since the Nelson Civic Theatre went dark three years ago. Now, out in the lobby there arose such a clatter he sprang from his bed to see what was the matter. And what to his wondering eyes should appear but — a theatre full of moviegoers! Lloyd was grumpy as anyone would be when abruptly awakened from a long winter’s nap. He stood, blinking, wondering what could be causing all this prancing and pawing and general excitability. “If they could all just keep it down,” he grumbled, “an elf could get a little shuteye now and then.” But the people kept coming, and the seats — it occurred to Lloyd that when he’d rolled him-
self up in a theatre curtain back in ’09, there hadn’t been seats — kept filling up. “They’re rattling their popcorn bags,” he snarled with a sneer, looking less elfin and more grinchly by the minute. “It’s almost showtime; it’s practically here!” Then he growled, with his elf-fingers nervously drumming. “I must find some way to keep showtime from coming!” “There’s only one thing to do,” he muttered, and off he went to look for Mono, the old speaker who lived behind the screen. “If I can just get Mono to garble the sound, they’ll all leave and I can get some peace,” he said to himself. “It’s worked before.” But Mono wasn’t there. As the house-lights dimmed, Lloyd heard a sound like a chorus of angels. “What could it be?” he asked himself, and as he listened in wonder he heard someone say, “Wow. Isn’t this Dolby Surround Sound great?” “Who is this Dolby, and what
has he done with my old friend Mono?” wondered Lloyd with growing alarm. Millie would know. The narrow, winding stairs to the old projection booth were just as Lloyd remembered; at the top would be his old friend the 35mm projector, as lovely as any fading movie star. “If I can get Millie to overheat,” thought Lloyd, “Or even break her film, they’ll all go home and I can get a good night’s sleep after all.” At the top of the stairs, Lloyd stopped dead. The old projector was gone! “Who are you? And what have you done with Millie!?” cried Lloyd. “I’m Christie,” said the small black box. “Millie’s the projector of Christmas Past; I’m the projector of Christmas present — and future.” Lloyd folded his arms. “Stop mixing metaphors,” he said. “We’re working with The Night Before Christmas.”
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Posing with pets Santa doesn’t just love children, he loves pets too. Last week, at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson, Santa Claus took some time out from visiting with all the good little boys and girls and spent it with their pets. Pet photos with Santa was a popular event as dozens of people brought in their dogs, cats and other furry friends. Kevin Mills photo
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#22 COMMUNITY DONATIONS On December 12 The Fraternal Order of Eagles #22 presented donations to several community groups. On behalf of Nelson Aerie #22 worthy Vice President Les Johnson (far left) presented donations totaling $18,700.00 Many thanks to all of our hard working volunteers, and special thanks to all the bingo players that made these donations possible!
Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation $1,000.00 The Salvation Army $1,000.00 Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band $1,000.00 Kalein Hospice Centre $1,000.00 Nelson Cares Society $1,000.00 Nelson Food Cupboard $1,000.00 B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation $1,000.00 Nelson Boy Scouts $750.00 Nelson Girl Guides $750.00 Nelson Air Cadets $750.00
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The Nelson Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles has been active in our community for over 112 years. In order to hold a variety of fund raising events to donate to our community groups, we need your help! If you are 18 years of age or older, have great ideas and can afford a few hours a week, please don’t hesitate to call: Nelson Eagles 250-352-5644 or Membership Chairman Aldo Richichi 352-5758 Special Note: To our essential service members such as City Police Department, R.C.M.P., or Ambulance Paramedics, the Nelson Eagles will waive the first year dues. We hope to see you soon.
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FortisBC employees are heading back to work this week with the majority on the clock Friday, following a nearly six-month long lockout. Both parties, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 213 and the utility, have agreed to go to binding arbitration and will look to make their pitch to arbitrator Dalton Larson. In the meantime, the over 200 locked out employees will transition back to work over the course of this week with some extension given to those who have been working out of the area and have to make their way home. “Sometimes it’s like climbing over the edge of the cliff, you can get part way down but you never think about how to get all the way down or back up,” said IBEW business manager Rod Russell Monday. “The company locked us out and there was some resolution on both sides but it was just difficult to get back so we need a third party to help us.” FortisBC closed the gates on electrical workers on June 26, activating an essential services order that had been approved by the BC Labour Relations Board in April, affecting employees in power generation, transmission, and distribution in the West Kootenay and Okanagan. Talks had barely begun before the two sides saw a widening gap between their positions, generally focusing on the introduction of a twotier pay and benefit package for newly hired employees, the introduction of new contract language regarding travel pay, retroactivity of any pay increase, and discussions around a compressed work week altering between five days at 7.5 hours or four days at 10 hours, based on the company’s discretion. “We are pleased that the union leadership has accepted our invitation,” Mi-
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“You started it with that Grinch stuff,” countered Christie. “Anyway, the show’s about to begin. Climb up,” she said kindly, “I may be digital, but I’m still warm. Make yourself comfortable.” There was nothing Lloyd could do: the movie was starting, and he realized it had been far too long since he’d seen the big screen lit up. When the film began, “What a picture,” he breathed. “Crystal clear! And what sound! It was never like this before. And — hey, what are those things?” “Hobbits,” Christie told him. “Like elves, a little.” “Really?” Lloyd was rapt. This new state of affairs was not so bad after all. Lloyd’s appreciation for the new, digital Nelson Civic Theatre grew three sizes that day. As the final credits rolled and the happy crowd filed out into the winter’s night, the elf curled up sleepily on the warm projector. “How did all this happen?” Lloyd asked before drifting off. “You’re not the only elf around,” Christie told him. “I’d say the Civic has quite a case of elves. A good thing, wouldn’t you say?” “Merry movies to all,” agreed Lloyd. “And to all a good night.”
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Nelson’s second installment of the Death Cafe will take place on Tuesday, January 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Organizers have secured the Vienna Cafe (across the street from the Kootenay Coop Store) to host this event. In the Vienna, there is room for 40 people sitting around at tables in small groups of four or five. The idea of the Death Cafe is to have small group discussions with death related themes, that have been submitted by the many responses received. Then those topics will be presented for discussion to the whole group. Other ideas will be introduced in the second half of the evening, including “life and being alive.” Coffee and tea will be served by Vienna staff, at participants expense, and cake and sweets are requested for the pubic to bring along (pot luck style). Organizers have also been asking for a $5 donation to cover costs and any money collected beyond costs will be donated to a charity, chosen at the end of the meeting by participants. Live music will also be played during the intermission. There is a possibility of more than 40 people attending, so attendance will be limited. Mark your new 2014 calendar for Tuesday, January 21 for Nelson’s second Death Cafe at The Vienna Cafe. For more information on this event, check out the new Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/ nelsondeathcafe or visit deathcafe.com.
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Brandon Sookro of the Nelson Leafs tries to get his stick on a loose puck in front of Golden Rockets netminder Adam Johnson. The Leafs beat the Rockets 5-1 on Saturday night in Nelson. The night before, the locals lost 7-3 on the road to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Kirsten Hildebrand photo
Nelson Leafs drop weekend opener, but bounce back at home for split
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For the second straight week, you could characterize the play of the Nelson Leafs as hot and cold. One game the squad looks unstoppable, the next they have trouble keeping up with the competition. On Saturday, the locals beat up the Golden Rockets 5-1 on home ice, after losing to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 7-3 on the road the previous day. With Jamie Vlanich and Travis Wellman having five and four-point nights respectively, On Saturday, the Leafs dominated the weaker Rockets, outshooting their opponents 15-3 in the opening frame. Midway through the first period Cole Arcuri opened the scoring for Nelson. A few minutes later Vlanich found the back of the net on the power play and it was 2-0 after one.
With a bit over five minutes left in the second, the Leafs increased their lead to 3-0 when Vlanich scored a short-handed goal. The Rockets lone goal of the night came on the same power play. With 4:13 left in the second, Matt McMath put one past Leafs netminder Tyler Moffatt. But that was all the offence the visitors could muster. Vlanich struck again just a few minutes later to restore Nelson’s three goal lead. The second ended 4-1 for the home squad. In the third, the Leafs concentrated on defence and protected the lead for most of the period. Late in the game, Vlanich hit the scoresheet again, putting another past the Rockets netminder for a 5-1 final. The previous night, Nelson was unable to muster enough of-
fence and fell to Nitehawks 7-3. Beaver Valley kept throwing the puck at the net and capitalized on their power play chances. The Leafs were looking for redemption after losing 7-2 against Fernie Ghostriders last Friday but it wouldn’t come in Fruitvale. Scoring on three out of four power play chances, the Nitehawks dominated the game. The Leafs had their chances on the power play as well, but scored only once on their six opportunities. Early on the game looked like it might be close. Keanan Patershuk scored first for the Nitehawks just three minutes into the game, but the Leafs tied it at one when Troy Petrich scored. With time winding down in the opener, Nitehawks Taylor Stafford scored an unassisted
goal to give Beaver Valley a lead it would never relinquish. The home squad made it 3-1 before the end of the first and never looked back. With the score 4-1 in the second, Nelson attempted a comeback, but fell short. Alec Wilkinson scored to narrow the gap to two goals and then Linden Horswill added a tally to bring the Leafs within one. But the third period was all Nitehawks who scored three unanswered goals to seal the victory. Nelson will now play a home and home series against the Castlegar Rebels, before entering the Christmas break. The Leafs travel to Castlegar on Thursday night and then host the Rebels on Friday at the Nelson and District Community Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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Leaf Stats PLAYER Travis Wellman Jamie Vlanich Alec Wilkinson Carson Willans Linden Horswill Darnel St. Pierre Robson Cramer Aaron Dunlap Cole Arcuri Brandon Sookro Patrick Croome Nolan Percival Austin Seaman Blair Andrews J.J. Beitel Bryce Nielsen Troy Petrich Austin Lindsay Nick Trefry
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The Nelson District Rod and Gun Club held a Ladies’ Target Shooting Fun Shoot on December 5. Some of those who competed include (from left to right) back row: Cheryl Johnson, Rachel Mackenzie, Nancy Banks, Lorne Trickett, Angela Adans-Helgren, Nicole Tremblay and Lisa Leblanc. In the front row are Jude Schmitz, Annie Laundry and Claire De La Salle. Submitted photo
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The Nelson District Rod and Gun Club held a Ladies’ Target Shooting Fun Shoot on December 5. Long-time member, Lorne Trickett, was there to lend his good advice and moral support. Thanks to Leslie Baster for volunteering. This year the annual trophy was won by Annie Landry. The ladies’ group has been together for three years and holds a weekly shoot Thursday evenings. Any interested ladies are invited to come give it a try in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. Anyone interested can contact coordinator Angela Adams-Helgren at onthetarget@hotmail.com.
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Gift basket of fun activities Although not holidays for many, the Christmas break often provides people a chance to relax with family and friends in some fun physical activities. Thankfully, Nelson has a gift basket of fun things to share. For the hardy outdoor types the local downhill and XC ski clubs and facilities provide a more than stunning backdrop to picture perfect winter time fun. Both Whitewater and Nelson Nordic ski facilities are open over Christmas with special packages available for visiting guests to take advantage of. Whitewater lift hours for Silverking/Summit Chair are 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas day. Call 250-352-SNOW (7669) for conditions and weather forecast. For trail conditions and operating time for Nelson Nordic club call 250-354-4292. The trails are open seven days a week including Christmas. Check both websites for more details. Those looking for a more controlled weather indoor experience options are plentiful as well. The Savoy Bowling Lanes are open over the school holidays to keep the kids busy before and after Christmas. Public bowl is open from 2-8 p.m. or 10 p.m. most days with lanes closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas and Boxing Day Please checknelsonsports.ca/bowling for exact schedule details or call 250-352-7467 for bookings. The Nelson and District Community Complex and Civic ice arenas are a perfect way as well to share some winter fun with your skating family. To book private ice time for a family or office shinny game or skate call 250-354-4386 and ask for Kristine, or email krye@rdck.bc.ca. Looking beyond the overeating month of December, January offers many opportunities to shake off the affects of too much gravy and too many sweets. Here’s a couple or three to get you started. Canskate is a great way to introduce your future figure skater, hockey player, speed skater or pleasure skater to the great sport of ice skating. Canskate is open to children four years old and up. The Nelson Figure Skating Club is now registering children for their January 6 to March 13 session. Download a registration form at nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca or call 250-352-6510 for more information. Selkirk College, in partnership with the NDCC, is starting the ever beloved game of Pickleball (no real food included). Sessions start January 7 to March 11 on Tuesdays (3 to 4:30 p.m.) and Sundays (5:30 to 7 p.m.) at Mary Hall Gymnasium. Drop-in is $5 for the public (or sign in with your NDCC pass), and is free for Selkirk College students. Equipment and basic instruction is provided, just wear indoor gym shoes, and comfortable clothing. For more info please contact Kim Barker at 250-505-1325 at kbarker@ selkirk.ca or call Rebecca Wheeler 250-354-4386 (ext. 5107) or at rwheeler@rdck.bc.ca.
For others looking for a healthy start to the New Year, Tai Chi is starting January 7 and 8. Tai Chi is a gentle form using breathing, moving and relaxing to strengthen muscles and bones, clear the mind and gradually relieve stress and tension. These classes accommodate adults of all ages and fitness levels, providing individual attention as needed. On January 8 it runs at 9:30 a.m. or 6:20 p.m. in Nelson at the Kootenai Pilates Studio. On January 7 it takes place at 9:45 a.m. in Balfour at Balfour Hall. For inquiries or to register please contact Sandra at 250551-0866 or at sandra@qi-taichi.ca or see qi-taichi.ca.
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The Columbia Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is looking for an ESL Facilitator for Nelson. This is a part-time contract position for Jan/14-June/14. The position includes preparing lesson plans and facilitating small group English language classes. The ideal candidate will have training in teaching ESL and a background in working with adults. An understanding of the newcomer experience and knowledge of services available for newcomers would be an asset. Please send resumes to Joan Exley at jexley@cbal.org by Dec 30/13
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Joel William Drew March 23, 1994 – December 5, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joel William Drew of Winlaw B.C. Joel is survived by his loving mother Kim Drew, stepfather Ron Kilgour, father Ian Franklin, brothers James, Jonathan, Jesse, Devon, Brennan, step-brothers Danny and Kieran, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends, and his Corgi, Violet. His sudden passing has left the family devastated and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Most of all he will be missed by Kim, his “Mumsy”. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 22nd from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Winlaw Community Hall. In honor of Joel we are suggesting you wear something blue, Joel’s favorite colour. Those having any photographs, anecdotes or stories they would like to share please bring them along so they may be included in Joel’s book of remembrance.
Katharine Rachelle Johnson died on the afternoon of November 17, 2013, in Hope, British Columbia. Katharine’s spirit remained positive throughout her lengthy illness, but her body ultimately gave out and she died peacefully. Katharine was born and raised in Nelson, British Columbia, and left the Kootenays for the West Coast in 1974. Victoria, and the campus of the University of Victoria was the focus of her attention for several years pursuing a Bachelor of Science, which she completed, with a Microbiology major, at the University of British Columbia in 1979. Her venture beyond university was initially work at the Terry Fox Cancer research lab at UBC, but the big city was not her ultimate destiny, and she settled for a quieter life as a mother, teacher, artist, gardener, and community advocate in Hope BC in 1983. Beyond her scientiÀc education, and teaching vocation, Katharine was a very talented artist and produced etchings, drawings and paintings, which are a cherished part of her legacy. Her major legacy lies in the parenting of her two sons Richard Jonker, and David Johnson, who are both Àne young men and reÁect her spirit, kindness, and resilience.
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It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear mother Constance (Connie) Elizabeth Bowles of Kaslo B.C. December 8, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born in Nelson B.C. on May 23, 1920 to Arthur & Evelyn Noakes of Balfour B.C. Where she attended school and helped work the farm till she met, and married Ken Bowles from Alberta on March 28, 1939. They resided Àrst in Balfour before moving to Trail then to Winlaw. In 1947 they bought a farm and moved to Meadow Creek where she resided for 41 years before moving to Kaslo to live the rest of her life. She is survived by her 8 daughters Elaine Robinson, Maurine Settle (Ted), Kerry Lochhead (Gene),Sandra Stunzi, Jennifer Hadikin, Valerie Larsen, Sylvia Hamilton, and Candy Gagnon (Cliff). 24 Grandchildren, 50 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 younger twin brothers Chuck Noakes (Nina) and Bob Noakes (Irene). In Lieu of Áowers please make donations to the Residents Activity Fund Kaslo Community Health Center. A funeral service was held by Len Trenholme at St. Mark’s Anglican church on Monday December 16th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a burial at Balfour Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service.
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The Nelson Community Services Centre (NCSC) is seeking a qualified counsellor to provide counselling and related support services for women who have experienced various forms of violence and abuse. Program services are delivered within a feminist framework and place priority on women’s safety. The counselor must have a Bachelor’s degree in counselling, social work or a related field, or the equivalent education and experience along with proven skills and experience in counselling women who have experienced violence and abuse. For the more detailed job posting, including wage, please see our website at www.nelsoncommunityservices.ca. The NCSC is committed to equality in employment, however, due to the sensitive nature of the work that is done in this program, the NCSC has made a bonafide gender requirement and, as such, applications will be accepted only from qualified females. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Send resume and cover letter to: Rona Park, Executive Director Nelson Community Services Centre #201 - 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 Or via e-mail to: rpark@nelsoncommunityservices.ca
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Regional Editor Black Press, Kootenay Region, is seeking a Regional Editor. This position will be responsible for a number of newsrooms and publications across different Kootenay communities. This position will also help manage a growing magazine division. We are looking for someone with extensive newsroom experience, both as a reporter and an editor, to lead a team of reporters. Based in the beautiful Kootenay region, this person will oversee a number of newsrooms and publications, and will also work with senior managers in the region to help set the vision for the continued growth and success of our print and online publications. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in the digital space, both from managing and growing content websites to expanding our social media branding. A keen understanding of all social media platforms is required. Great layout and creative design skills are also key to this position so a proven background in all types of layout is mandatory. This position will also require travel between different Kootenay communities so a reliable vehicle and clean driver’s license is required. This is a senior editorial position that offers a good compensation package, benefits and the opportunity to live in one of Canada’s most beautiful places. To apply for this position please send your resume, cover letter, examples of your work and your references to Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher, Kootenay Region at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca . Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper. Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis ACROSS 1 “Drat!” 5 On the agenda 11 __-at-ease 14 Melville’s “Typee” sequel 15 Writer de Beauvoir 16 Mop & __: cleaning brand 17 *Fluffy carnival treat 19 Restroom, briefly 20 “Attack, Rover!” 21 Sworn __: given the oath of office for 22 First-class 23 *“West Side Story” film actress 26 Free of charge 30 “Tut!” kin 31 Puerto __ 32 Slanted print: Abbr. 36 Mark who created Tom Sawyer 40 *“You first,” facetiously 43 ’70s-’80s Egyptian president Anwar 44 Mideast ruler 45 38-Down and others: Abbr. 46 “Proud Mary” band, for short 48 Has had enough 50 *Favorite in the classroom 56 Wartime honoree 57 Spanish painter Francisco 58 First Greek letter 63 Tax-collecting agcy. 64 Discussing the job with colleagues, and what the last words of the answers to starred clues seem to be doing 66 __ de Janeiro 67 Claim without proof 68 Floor square 69 Room for a TV 70 Ruined, with “up” 71 Go in snow DOWN 1 Medical pros 2 Mine, to Marcel 3 Campus military org.
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In Memorium of Joel William Drew On December 5, 2013 a highway accident claimed the life of nineteen year old Joel William Drew of Winlaw, B.C. Also claimed in this tragic accident was Joel’s special friend Lyla Mortensen of Slocan City. Born and raised in the Slocan Valley, Joel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved kayaking, archery, swimming, back country hiking and skiing. Joel excelled as a student in the Summit Program at Mount Sentinel Secondary School and as a graduate became proficient in wilderness first aid, avalanche safety, and winter camping. He had no fear of the cold and every year on New Years’ Day he jumped into the river as the rest of the family stood by and cheered him on. Joel had a talent for drawing, sketching and painting. He also had a passion for making videos. He published several videos on YouTube. The most popular is of his Corgis running through some tunnels he had made in the snow. So far the video has generated almost 2 million views! Joel worked at Pacific Insight and had recently been promoted to Production Shift Lead. He understood the value of hard work, thrived on independence, and realized, at a young age, the satisfaction of making his own way. But he also understood life was not just for work and made sure there was time for family and friends. Joel was a pleasure to be around. At family gatherings he would socialize equally with family members of all ages. He thought deeply on a wide variety of subjects and was always eager to demonstrate his knowledge about the topic of discussion. From a very young age he loved listening to Stuart McLean on CDs. First and foremost Joel was a kind, caring, and gentle human being. The second oldest of six boys he could take on the role of responsible big brother but could also be found wresting with the little guys on the floor. He was also very generous, giving his step-dad a barbecue for Father’s Day and his mom a season’s ski pass to Whitewater for her birthday. The evening before the accident Joel came home to Winlaw for his weekly visit and dinner with his family. As usual he arrived home with suckers and treats for his siblings. There was lots of horsing around with the younger brothers, playing games, and just hanging out on the couch. The youngest two, Devon and Brennan, incessantly played “The duck waddled up to the lemonade stand” and “Six white boomers” until Joel and his Mom begged them to “STOP”! Jonathan, Joel’s next-younger brother, sensing the closeness between him and his Mother jokingly commented, “Oh, looks like Joel’s the favourite now”. It was just another night of playing and visiting with his close family. Joel is sadly missed by his mother and stepfather (Kim Drew & Ron Kilgour), father (Ian Franklin), brothers James, Jonathan, Jesse, Devon & Brennan, half-brothers Danny & Kieran, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and his Corgi, Violet.
I love you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes, To the back of your bottom to the tip of your nose. I love you. (Mom’s rhyme written for Joel when he was a baby) I was the first one to kiss you And I was the last. My love, my son My heart is shattered. Mom
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