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Named the Knights of Columbus’ Citizen of the Year for 2012, Lois Arnesen is most well

known for her 21-year service with Welcome Wagon. As hostess, she happily greeted Nelson’s newest ar-rivals with nothing but kind words about her community.

Easily able to brag up her city, Arnesen is humbled by the honour bestowed on her.

“I was overwhelmed when I got the phone call saying I’d been cho-sen,” she said. “� ere are so many people who volunteer in Nelson and contribute to the town, I felt it was an honour to be chosen.”

Arnesen is a life-long Nelson res-ident. Her parents, Bert and Jeanne Whimster, arrived here in the early

1920s. Soon a� er her birth in 1928, the family moved to � ird Street in Fairview, where Arnesen and her elder sister (well known in Trail as Muriel Gri� ths) were raised.

� e Citizen of the Year raised her own family of three children in Nelson and has several grandchil-dren born and raised here as well. Recently, one of her granddaugh-ters had twins making for three great-grandchildren. A family tree with roots deep in the community bonds her to this place.

“I am very passionate about my little town,” she said. “I think it’s a wonderful little town to raise a family. I have been very happy to support it in any way I can as others so o� en do.”

In addition to her long service with the Welcome Wagon, Arnesen has contributed years of volunteer work to a myriad of organizations

such as the Overture Concert So-ciety, United Church, Touchstones Museum, West Kootenay Music Festival and University Women’s Club, as a founding member dur-ing August 1967.

“I have been a part of that orga-nization since the beginning and really enjoyed it so much and have made so many wonderful friends,” she says. “And now that I am old-er, it’s so nice to meet the younger people too.”

Connecting with people through service is part of what motivates the woman who sincerely values the many friendships made over the years.

Although Arnesen took music and dancing lessons, she does not consider herself a musician. � e audience is her place, she said, whether it is a music festival or the overture concert series — es-

pecially valuable for youngsters.“I think that’s very important in

society to keep bringing these won-derful live classical musicians to town,” she said. “If musicians have time while they’re here, they put on a workshop for young people and it’s fun for the young people to see how the instruments work and how much fun music can be.”

Seeing the museum move from Fairview to its current location, “in that beautiful old building right in the centre of town,” was a reward-ing experience for Arnesen.

“It’s now where everyone can ac-cess it,” she said. “It needed many volunteers and still needs volun-teers to run.”

United Church women’s groups have always been a valued part of

KIRSTEN HILDEBRANDNelson Star Reporter

SUPER CITIZEN

Collecting pennies for pencils and peaceSee Page 3

For years, Lois Arnesen welcomed newcomers to town. Now she’s being honoured for her service

Story continues to ‘Arnesen’ on Page 14

Greg Nesteroff photo

B r e a k i n g n e w s a t w w w . n e l s o n s t a r . c o mNELSON STARNelson search

crew in the spotlightSee Pages 14-15

Final run of the season for the little onesSee Page 20

UPROOTEDLongtime Nelson resident Yosh Tagami

remembers working for 25 cents an hour building internment shacks on the Popoff farm near Slocan City. He

was 17 and his family would soon move into one of those houses, which measured 14 x 25 feet.

“The first winter was cold with four feet of snow, and icicles formed inside so we put cardboard from boxes on the walls,” he says.

There was no insulation beyond paper and shiplap, and no indoor plumbing. Wooden bunk beds lay at either end of the house with a kitchen in the middle. They used a wood stove for cooking and heating.

“Rice was rationed and we made green tea from alfalfa leaves,” he says. “We had a garden and also

bought vegetables from the Douk-hobors who came in horse-driven wagons.”

Tagami, now 85, was born at Genoa Bay on Vancouver Island and raised at Paldi, a sawmill community near Duncan. He had four brothers and two sisters. Their father Jirosaku, a millwright, was injured in a fall and unable to work, so the sons began logging as teenagers.

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More than 65 years ago Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed from their homes on British Columbia’s coast and brought to internment camps in places like the Slocan Valley during the height of the Second World War.

Today those who lived through the ordeal tell stories of struggle, sadness, and forgiveness. Here’s one such tale...

GREG NESTEROFFNelson Star Reporter

ABOVE —Even before World War II, Japanese Canadians like Yosh Tagami were fingerprinted and photographed for identity cards when they turned 16. RIGHT — Thou-sands of internees were sent to Slocan City where they en-dured primitive living conditions. (Tak Toyota photo)

Story continues to ‘Tagami’ on Page 3

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Nelson lands in National Geographic

Nelson’s legend as a magical winter destination has been bolstered once again. The source of casting a worldwide net this time is National Geographic.

This month Nelson was mentioned as part of the magazine’s Top 10 Emerg-ing Ski Towns list that showed up at nationalgeographic.com.

Nelson is given kudos as being “Best For: Those seeking an off-the-trodden path, powder-smothered destination that’s more about relaxed authenticity than thread count.”

This is how writer Aaron Teasdale de-scribes Nelson: “Resting on the shores of Kootenay Lake and tucked into the steep, wooded folds of the Selkirk Mountains, the funky hamlet of Nelson has long harbored artists, adventure seekers, and copious, car-concealing amounts of snow.

“It’s been said there are more artists per capita here than in any other city in Canada, but the visiting skier or boarder might think the same is true of its res-taurants — Its colorful downtown of meticulously restored historic buildings is packed with them.

“Stroll down central Baker Street and you’re likely to encounter writers, organic farmers, pot growers, and grin-ning bands of skiers and boarders. The seeds of Nelson’s counterculture char-acter were planted in the Vietnam era by an influx of long-haired American draft dodgers. Deep in southern Brit-ish Columbia, about 150 miles north of Spokane, it’s still a place where you can escape from the world.”

Nelson is listed with the likes of Og-den, Utah; Reno, Nevada; Revelstoke, Sandpoint, Idaho; Grand Targhee, Wyo-ming; Mammoth, California; Waits-field, Vermont; Durango, Colorado; and Red Lodge, Montana.

Of course the main winter draw is Whitewater and these are the glowing word written about the ski resort: “Ten miles from town sits the quietly epic Whitewater Ski Resort, a hidden gem of British Columbia skiing.

“Situated in a mountain bowl that grabs snow like a giant catcher’s mitt, you don’t come here for glitz and high-speed chairs (none and none), you come for the expert skiing, the bounteous backcountry, and the powder—almost 500 inches a year.

“The Glory Ridge triple chair, new in

2010, doubled the mountain’s skiable terrain to 1,317 acres and opened up 2,000 vertical feet of expert glade ski-ing. Befitting its rustic vibe, there is no lodging on the mountain, but the base lodge’s Fresh Tracks Cafe is one of the finest around.”

In the story they surveyed lifelong area resident Peter Velisek in the “ask the local section” which mentions the Hume Hotel, Bibo, Ainsworth and more.

You can see the full story at on.natgeo.com/13LjGLR.

BOB HALLNelson Star Editor

The Nelson area received more interenational media attention this month.

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Penny drive for world peaceYoung Philanthropist

Inspired by a story and motivated by the end of the one-cent coin, a local girl is on a penny drive for peace.

Claire Wall, a nine-year-old Waldorf student, recently read a children’s version of the famous Three Cups of Tea, by David Relin and Greg Mortenson.

The book describes Mort-enson’s mountaineering ex-perience in Pakistan where he became lost as he de-scended from a climb. Weak and exhausted, he came upon the small village of Korphe.

Claire’s mother, Alia Wall explains her family finds it inspiring, as Mortenson did, that the children encoun-tered there wanted to learn so badly they made do without the basics of education.

“They were on the ground in the snow, drawing with sticks. There was no teacher. They were trying to do this on their own,” says Alia.

Impressed by the experi-ence and to repay the people of Korphe for their hospital-ity, Mortenson built them a school.

Since then, the co-founder of the Central Asia Institute has helped build over 171 schools, improving access to education for children, especially girls, in Pakistan and Afghanistan through the Pennies for Peace campaign.

“We decided to do Pen-nies for Peace because that’s what he did in the book,” says

Claire. “It’s fun and it will help children get an educa-tion.”

A penny may not buy much in Nelson, says Alia. But in the villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan, it can buy a pencil. Here that same pencil is 10 cents.

This pencil starts an edu-

cation and transforms a life. In a region where terrorist organizations recruit the uneducated, a child empow-ered by reading, writing and learning has a better chance. A teacher is also available for $1 per day, she says.

The Pennies for Peace pro-gram encourages children

to learn about philanthropy though collecting pennies for a cause. Claire sees her drive being supported at school, says Alia,

“The most contributions have come from her class-mates,” she says. “They just keep brining in baggies of pennies.”

Claire started Pennies for Peace at the beginning of February and has her jars in local stores including Fairies Pajamas, Gaia Rising, Snow-pack and Jilly bo Billy. The Kootenay Bakery also do-nated their penny collection.

“It’s fun to have penny jars everywhere and wonder how much people will give,” says Claire. “It’s interesting that we’re doing this now because they’re stopping with the penny. It’s a good time.”

KIRSTEN HILDEBRANDNelson Star Reporter

Claire Wall has penny jars around Nelson in hopes of collecting money for the Pennies for Peace program that aims to help children in Paki-stan and Afghanistan get an education. Kirsten Hildebrand photo

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is look-ing at cracking down on fireworks in certain areas around Kootenay Lake.

A motion adopted late last month directs staff to study the safety risk posed to residents of the Balfour, Harrop, and Procter area and find out where responsibility lies for fining people who set fireworks off during fire sea-son. Staff will also investigate how much it would cost to implement a permitting and control service.

Regional district direc-tor Ramona Faust, who in-troduced the motion, said fireworks are an “incredible problem” and a “major is-sue in the neighbourhood” with noise complaints two or three times a week.

Last year, a community email list was flooded with postings on the subject, “ev-erything from horses kick-ing out of their stalls to dogs running away from home, shift workers not being able to sleep and children being woken up fearful,” she says.

In addition to the noise, Faust says there is concern they could spark forest fires.

Presently, fireworks are permitted except during fire bans. They cannot be sold to minors and are subject to a noise bylaw after 11 p.m. — although the onus is on complainants to record any incidents. Faust says no mat-ter what happens, bylaw of-ficers will not patrol the area.

“I leave it to those people complaining most frequently or having the most severe re-percussions to do that work and report it appropriately,” she says.

Faust says the issue is pri-marily on private property along the lake, and not so much in the Blewett area, which she also represents.

While she heard about it before the last election, she

believes it has been getting worse. She says the big bangs appear to be coming from the same location — she can see them from her home in Procter — and may be the work of the same people, al-though she’s not certain.

She put forward her reso-lution to ensure it’s added to the regional district’s to-do list, though it may be a while before any action is taken.

‘PARTIAL TRUTHS’However, one store propri-

etor who sells fireworks be-lieves the issue is overblown. Truus Zelonka, of Balfour’s Gill and Gift, doesn’t think it’s a major problem and thinks only a handful of people are complaining.

“There are some state-ments being made about this that are partial truths,” she says.

Zelonka says during fire bans, they post notices in their store. She disputes the notion fireworks have caused local wildfires, but says if the regional district or fire au-thorities want to ban their sale at high risk times, they’re welcome to.

“Every year we’ve offered and been told they don’t want to do that,” she says. “Instead all of this stuff comes up be-hind our backs. If fireworks were starting forest fires, we’d be the first ones to quit sell-ing them.”

Zelonka says people let fireworks off at the lake be-cause it’s safer to do so there. She also says they’re far from the only source of nighttime noise, pointing to barking dogs and crowing roosters. She is further concerned how new regulations might affect her livelihood.

“We make a good liv-ing because of the diversi-fication of goods,” she says. “Fireworks are a big money maker in the tourist season. If that’s taken from us, what happens as our income be-comes less and less? You find

little gas stations not being able to make it.”

Zelonka’s husband sent a letter to regional direc-tor Faust, who agrees any attempt at controlling fire-works would have to con-sider the economic effect.

“Some people would like an outright ban, but it also impacts the merchants, so it’s a difficult conversation and probably why nothing’s been done before,” Faust says. “We need to find out the pros and cons and have a community conversation or, if it’s too onerous, lay it to rest.”

Rural fireworks debateexplodes on Kootenay Lake

Regional District of Central Kootenay


These aren’t the kind of fireworks sold around here, but explosives are an “incredible problem” around the Kootenay Lake Outlet, according to a regional district director. One storekeeper disagrees.

As the Regional District of Central Kootenay con-siders regulating fireworks in one of its rural areas, it’s looking to a neighbouring regional district for guid-ance.

Columbia Shuswap ad-opted a fireworks bylaw in 2008 in two electoral areas where there are many sea-sonal residents, and has since added a third.

The bylaw bans use of fireworks without a permit and further limits them to celebrations such as Can-ada Day, New Year’s, and Halloween.

Regional district staffer Colleen Goodey said it was similarly precipitated by concerns over noise and fire safety. She admits en-forcement is a “challenge” because the incidents hap-pen at night, and it isn’t a high priority for police.

But while she’s not sure if any tickets have been is-sued, she believes it has re-duced the number of com-plaints. “It has helped in an educational way,” she told the Star. “Honest people are paying attention and abid-ing by it.”

— Greg Nesteroff

Columbia Shuswap already has fireworks bylaw

Bob Hall photo

CorreCtionsIn a story Friday (“Arts groups look for funding bump”) the Star er-roneously reported the City of Nelson contributed about $385,000 to Touchstones Nelson in 2012. In fact, the city contributed about $209,000. The number previously referenced is the total operating

budget for the museum and archives, which includes funds from grants, earned revenue and private donations. In a different story in the same edition (“Completing the challenge”) Renew Personal Training was erroneously referred to as “Renew.” The Star regrets any confusion this may have caused. www.kootenaymotors.com

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The Ministry of Forests says it intends to clean up more ille-gal dumpsites like one at Ymir, but wants a more formal part-nership with local government to get around landfill tipping fees.

Harry Biallas, a compliance and enforcement officer who has been co-ordinating Crown land cleanup efforts in the area, appeared before the Regional District of Central Kootenay board last month.

He said the ministry has set aside about $70,000 for such projects each of the last four years and expects about the same budget this year.

“Typically our dump sites are small and numerous and scattered just about anywhere a pickup truck can go,” Biallas said. “We’re finding numerous commercial dumping areas, and unauthorized use and oc-cupation of Crown land.”

But he added their budget can only stretch so far. While they have received grants from regional directors to offset the cost of depositing materials at local landfills, Biallas asked for a written agreement.

While he appreciated the support to date, “the province is not set up well to receive grants for tipping fees,” he said. “I can foresee the accounts and fees being incorporated into a re-gional district service to cover the costs.”

Biallas said the province will continue to provide funding for labour and materials, and once

larger projects are cleaned up, costs should decrease.

He pointed to the cleanup of the Oscar Creek dump at Ymir in 2011 as an example of a local success story.

In that case, almost 240 tons of garbage illegally dumped down a steep bank was re-moved with the help of Minis-try of Forests staff, volunteers, and businesses.

The dumping over the last 30 years was so extreme, it could be seen from Google Earth. It included old cars, appliances, furniture, household garbage, and animal carcasses.

Once the junk was removed, soil and pulp biosolids were laid down and the site was seeded with grass and trees. The regional district provided $20,000 to cover the tipping fees.

It was the largest project to date, although there have been others.

“The project was a big suc-cess for building strong com-munity and developing rela-tionships,” Biallas said.

Regional directors suggested Biallas meet with the chairs of the three waste subregions to figure something out.

“It would work well if all three chairs agreed,” said Slo-can Valley director and west waste chair Walter Popoff. “It’s in our best interest to allocate [money] in the budget.”

However, they also felt clean-up efforts should not come at the expense of enforcement.

“We need to make sure those dumping illegally are being nailed,” said rural Salmo direc-tor Hans Cunningham.

Rural Castlegar director Gord Zaitsoff said he’s discour-aged some commercial busi-nesses are dumping on back roads and would like video monitoring set up in some key areas and offenders prosecuted.

Province seeks deal on Kootenay dump cleanups

Regional District of Central Kootenay


ABOVE: The old Oscar Creek dump at Ymir was cleaned up in 2011 thanks to a partner-ship between the province and RDCK. RIGHT: Compliance officer Harry Biallas.

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For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service.

Queen’s Bay: Present level: 1740.91 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 10 to 12 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.

Nelson: Present level: 1740.60 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 10 to 12 inches.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

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Editor: Bob HallPublisher: Karen Bennett

Editorial

When you read Wednesday’s edition of the Nelson Star, news of Our Daily Bread’s financial woes may

have come as a surprise. And when news like this breaks, the public tends to respond.

This was the case late last fall when the Salvation Army declared their cupboards were bare and the food bank shut down. That was until the community came forward as the media shone light on their need.

Directing donations is a tenuous role the media takes on. It seems these days there are many in need. From the Nelson arts and cul-ture community to supporting research into terminal illness to the poor and hungry, even pennies are being requested.

In a small community, the needs of people and organizations around us is magnified, as personal connections exist on a deeper level. It’s easy to see why constant fundraisers can lead to a donation burnout. The wallet can only open so many times despite how much we may want to give.

Where Our Daily Bread sets a good ex-ample is that it makes an effort to provide for itself. Through SHARE Nelson, the organiza-tion generates about $18,000 annually for its hot meal program. They ask their patrons to pitch in as well by purchasing a punch card to cover 90 cents of a $4 lunch. Neither Our Daily Bread nor their regulars expect 100 per cent charity.

In choosing where your donations go, what do you consider? What makes you feel good, what you philosophically support or is it sim-ply personal connection? In any way, donating shouldn’t be out of guilt rather the complete pleasure of giving.

Making your dollars count

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The BC legislature session ended this week. It couldn’t

come quickly enough for Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberals.

This was also the week we saw the rest of the fall-out from “ethnic-gate,” as the latest controversy over partisan activity by politi-cal staff has been clumsily labelled.

A disgruntled former BC Liberal caucus staffer handed the NDP opposi-tion an internal memo setting out a strategy for ethnic “outreach” that strayed into forbidden ter-ritory, suggesting that eth-nic-friendly government events could be staged and participants’ names col-lected and turned over to the party.

“This secret plan clearly demonstrates the Liber-als are deliberately folding government resources and staff into their party’s campaign machinery, despite rules that forbid this,” thundered NDP house leader John Horgan. “We’ve seen this before, with the Liberals’ efforts to run a secret committee to subvert the public process around Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack website created by caucus staff and launched by the Liberal party.”

Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources. It’s disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly new.

The “attack website” Horgan refers to is a case in point. While a website targeting NDP leader Adrian Dix was being cooked up in the BC

Liberal bunker, a similar effort was being developed in NDP research down the hall. This partisan message detailed all the worthwhile things that could be done with the government’s $15 million advertising budget singing the praises of the government’s “jobs plan.”

But this one carried the logo of the NDP caucus, so it was within the rules. The average person, seeing two groups of staff on the pub-lic payroll, each slagging the other, might not detect much of a difference.

The biggest headline from the leaked memo was its reference to generating “quick wins” for the elec-tion campaign by staging apologies for historic racial injustices. It mentioned how former premier Gor-don Campbell delivered a solemn apology in 2008 for the decision to turn away a ship carrying Sikh refugees from Vancouver harbour – shortly after the outbreak of the First World War.

What does a modern provincial premier accom-plish by apologizing for a federal immigration deci-sion made in 1915? Why would another premier now feel the need to apolo-gize for a federal “head tax” imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923?

The answer is obvious.Again, don’t expect

much to change with an NDP government. Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a well-rehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so.

Welcome to politics in an urbanized, globalized media culture. It’s more important to put on a show than to do the right thing. Hospitals are announced three times before they’re built, then announced again when they are staffed.

Politics is a lucrative career. Former BC Liberal

MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “out-reach” staff hand-picked by Clark. The BC Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a profes-sional NDP candidate.

Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chinese-language pamphlets claim-ing the NDP favours legal-izing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance.

This latest scandal might produce mean-ingful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Ethnic strategy is nothing new

Premier Christy Clark told the BC legislature last week she is “very, very sorry” about a political strategy plan revealed by the NDP. Black Press file photo

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Letters to the EditorA dog’s view of the downtown mess

I am an attractive and well groomed middle aged male Pekingese of great character and charm who resides in Nelson. I have been hear-ing about how many of you do not want dogs on Baker Street for quite some time and quite honestly I’m getting bored with it.

It has occurred to me that all the talk is about us and not from us... so here goes.

Here is the news flash: I don’t want to be on Baker Street. My people work really hard to keep me and Olivia (my life partner) healthy and clean. Baker Street is not con-ducive to this expensive and timely labour of love.

I have on two different occasions visited Baker Street and found it to be littered with cigarette butts, dogs chained to posts (whoa, terribly unhappy about it), poop, rogue dogs (larger than myself and quite frightening), mangy looking characters who probably don’t even get shots (I’m still referring to

the dogs here)... poor things... and the streets are packed. A little fella like myself could get squished out there.

Don’t even get me started on the state of the dog walk. Yuck is one word. I hope you are not terribly offended, but really? Thanks, but no thanks.

My person Lisa wrote this for me. Perhaps now she will drop it altogether and a dog could get some rest.

Andy and Olivia MarkenNelson

The problem is dog owners, not the dogsThe wife and I headed out

to Kokanee Provincial Park on a sunny Friday earlier this month to have a leisurely stroll in the sun down by the water. Alas this is not what happened!

Instead we were surround

by a pack of dogs and their illiterate owners. No, I am not name calling, for they must have been illiterate because there were dozens of signs saying no alcohol and no dogs. I realize dogs can not read, but I was certain their owners could.

So those illiterate owners and their dogs had a grand time while my wife and I had to leave due to the noise, slobbering and feces.

I would suggest the RCMP go out there on a sunny day and start ticketing the own-ers.

Oh, and the City of Nelson should ticket the dog owners in Lakeside Park. They have their own dog walk, yet the owners ignore the signs and walk their dogs in the park unleashed, again against all posted signs.

Oh and don’t ask for my support to have your dogs anywhere, when you violate all the rules.

Gary GaricNelson

HUGS. To City staff for their quick response to the error on the seniors parking pass for 2013! The one-year pass is available beginning March 1 of each year. I purchased my pass the last week in February. Then noticed the expiration date was December 3, 2013 (not February 28, 2014, as it should have been). This meant it was good for only 10 months (not 12 months) and there was NO reduction in price! Needless to say, I phoned the City! A few days later, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a very nice letter apologizing for any misunderstanding or inconve-nience and enclosing a replacement pass. Thank you! P.S. Replacements have also been mailed out to other pass-holders.

HUGS. To the couple at the dogwalk March 3 who were cleaning up after all the dogs, using only a plastic grocery bag, saying they want to be “part of the solution, rather than part of the problem.” Thank you — you are an inspiration and your efforts are very much appreciated!

HUGS. To the Nelson community for supporting our ongoing fund raising efforts toward a new play-ground at Hume Elementary School.

HUGS. To the Whitewater Summit Chair operator who, like nothing was amiss, scanned my season’s pass whilst I lay on the ground after falling over in the lift corral. You’re the best. :) – Telespaz

HUGS. To our jeweler for giving me a “loaner” ring for my trip while I figure out mine!

HUGS. To the lady in the ER waiting room a couple of weeks ago who offered me Kleenex. Your kindness was appreciated!

SLUGS. To the person who called the children “little brats” in their hugs and slugs comment. What cen-tury do you come from?

HUGS. To Grandma for watching the kids.

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Ruth Keiko AtagiBorn: December 14, 1938 Passed: February 25, 2013

Ruth Keiko Atagi (nee Shimizu) passed away on February 25, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC with family at her side. She was 74 years of age. She is survived by her husband Yutaka, her sons – Gene (Susanne) of Campbell River, BC and Dana (Valerie) of Smithers, BC, and her sister-in-law Aya Higashi of Kaslo, BC. Ruth was born on December 14, 1938 in New Westminster, BC to Rinzo and Ayako (Eleanor) Shimizu. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, step-father (Dick Magami), and older brother Daniel.

Ruth was two years old when her father became ill and passed away early in 1941. Ruth’s mom Eleanor endured the forced moved to Kaslo with her two young children later that year. Ruth spent her childhood years interned in Kaslo along with many other Japanese Canadians and graduated from Kaslo High in 1955. Ruth began her nursing training at St. Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing in Vancouver during the fall of 1957 at the age of 18. She graduated from the program in the fall of 1960. It was during this time period when Yute would occasionally drive from the Kootenays to visit Ruth in Vancouver for a weekend and then drive all night to be back for work with the railway for Monday morning.

Ruth and best friend, Betty Reimer, undertook a big journey to Toronto after their graduation in 1960 to practice as registered nurses for about a year until a position became available at the hospital in Trail and Ruth moved back to BC. On April 21, 1962, Ruth married Yutaka Atagi in Kaslo and soon after began raising her family. 1970 was when Yute’s job with CP Rail moved the Atagi family from Kaslo to Gore Street in Nelson. Ruth had taken a 15 year hiatus from nursing to be a full time mom for Gene and Dana. In 1978, Ruth recertified her training and once again became a practicing registered nurse at Mount St. Francis Hospital with extended care patients. Ruth retired in 1995 after being diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder known as polyarteritis nodosa. In 2007, Ruth was diagnosed with lung cancer. She won the battle with her cancer but the treatment left her to deal with COPD and a life of being on supplemental oxygen. Even with all of this, she still was known for her brilliant smile right up until her last day.

Ruth loved to camp and fish. Yute would say she loved fishing more than he does. For the past several years, Ruth did not spend much time on the lake but certainly enjoyed the luxury camping life with the great friends at Schroeder Creek Resort where her smile and laughter could be seen and heard from a good distance at almost any time of the day. She will be dearly missed by her family and many close friends.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Milde for his exceptional care and treatment he provided to Ruth over the years. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 2nd in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Nelson, BC. The family requests that donations may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation in memory of Ruth. On line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca


Letters to the Editor

Re: “We have no money,” March 13

I want to thank you for the article you wrote regarding the � nancial shortage expe-rienced at Our Daily Bread. � e in� uence the newspaper has is immense. Because of Kirsten Hildebrand’s excel-lent journalism, Mountain FM picked up the story, and then CBC found the story, which resulted in both invit-ing me to do a live presen-tation on their respective stations.

As a result, individuals have come forward with do-nations and support for Our Daily Bread. One individual said to me, “because of the article in the Nelson Star I am better informed. I thought

you were a food bank. I didn’t know the di� erence between a food bank and the service you provide at Our Daily Bread.”

I want to restate that food banks are essential to our community and we need to support them. Our Daily Bread provides a di� erent service, but still essential and necessary for the health and well-being of our com-munity. � is message Kirsten Hildebrand conveyed and the 50-plus who use our services each day are extremely grate-ful.

A big thank you to Bob Hall, the editor, for his leadership in the community, as well to publishers Chuck and Karen Bennett for their

community-minded vision, and of course to all the sta� at the Star for their continual support for the many excel-lent causes in the community.

And we cannot forget a big, big thank you to all those that are coming forward to donate towards Our Daily Bread. Without your support, hope, a hot nutritious meal, and the opportunity to help individuals to move forward would not be available. If you would like to know more about ODB, please visit us at 812 Stanley Street. We would love to have you for lunch (small donation of course), as a volunteer, or just to visit and � nd out what we do.

Pastor Jim ReimerNelson

Our Daily Bread story was in� uential

I am opposed to the Trans Paci� c Partnership because it will have a fundamental impact on the environment by protecting tar sands de-velopment and safeguarding corporate pro� ts at the ex-pense of Canadians including giving corporations the right to hold government liable for policies that interfere with their pro� ts.

� e “head-in-the-sand” attitude being taken about climate change and further-more, its particular impacts on water regimes (making intact water tables and � ows even more crucial) to protect

the oil patch, is no di� erent than denying the impacts of cigarette smoking, because of its potential economic im-pacts on the tobacco industry 50 years ago.

� e tobacco industry ended up liable for health care costs. Who will be held responsible for irreversible tipping points we are ap-proaching? � e scienti� c consensus is remarkable; far greater than that about smok-ing 50 years ago.

� e extreme weather ef-fects are already occurring and not theoretical. Stop the insanity.

Likewise the defeating of democracy which is intrinsic when you waive your own sovereignty. � is is as fright-ening as any dystopian novel.

Government’s role is not to pander to various interest groups but rather to think of the well-being of all its citizens, even if you (Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his inner circle) believe the “Rapture” is coming for the righteous, who will leave behind the unworthy in the “end times” when this planet becomes uninhabitable.

Andre Piver MDNelson

Against the Trans Paci� c Partnership

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Nelson fire hall marks 100th yearSome 40 fire chiefs from

around BC arrived in Nel-son yesterday for the BC Fire Chief Executives spring meeting being held at the lo-cal fire hall.

The organization, which held its inaugural meeting in 1907, chose to hold its three-day meeting here to help Nelson Fire Rescue mark the centennial of the Ward Street fire hall, constructed in 1913. But the history of Nelson Fire Rescue is even older than the building it now calls home.

“Nelson was among one of the first paid fire depart-ments in the province,” Nel-son fire chief Simon Grypma points out.

Nelson Fire Service began in 1891 with the first bucket brigade. In 1893 the first fire station was built at Josephine and Victoria.

“That began the long his-tory of the fire service’s rich and colourful history of burly firemen running along Baker

Street with hand-drawn hose carts to extinguish the many fires in stores and homes un-til the first horse was bought in 1897 that could pull the hose wagons up hill,” Gryp-ma explains.

In 1913 the present sta-tion at Ward and Latimer was built and opened on May 21 with two teams of horses and quarters for 12 fire men and the chief.

“The fire station was the

most modern in the province complete with a fire alarm system throughout the City,” Grypma says.

“The alarm boxes were lo-cated on the street corners and when a passerby spotted smoke from a fire they would activate the alarm box.

“This would send a signal to the fire station and set off the big brass bell hung in the horse bays. The door would automatically open and the

horses would move to their harness stall. And away they would roll to the fire.”

Today the 100-year-old station is filled with modern firefighting equipment and a well-trained group of career and auxiliary members.

To mark the fire hall’s cen-tennial, Nelson Fire and Res-cue and the City of Nelson are planning a great lineup of celebrations throughout the spring and summer.

Nelson Star Staff

A historical photo from the inaugural meeting of the BC Fire Chief Executives from 1907. The organization is meeting in Nelson this weekend to help celebrate the centennial of the Nelson fire hall.

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The popular Starry Night Astronomy Program begins its third year at Taghum Hall. Join us Friday, March 15 as we ex-plore the night sky with our two astronomy telescopes, weather permitting. For more informa-tion phone Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586

Top o’ the Morning Cof-fee Party at the Nelson United Church on Friday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and enjoy cinnamon buns and co� ee for only $3.

� e Canadian Federation of University Women will meet Saturday, March 16, at � e New Grand Hotel, Banquet Room, (616 Vernon St.)� e agenda in-cludes: co� ee at 9:30 a.m.; club discussions from 10 a.m. to noon; lunch at noon.

La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support group) meets the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Family Place, 312 Silica Street. � e next meeting is March 18. Babysitting, snack, resources and warm welcome provided. Expectant mothers are especially encouraged to attend.

Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk on Wednesday, March 20, 5 p.m. at Lakeside Labyrinth in Nelson’s Lakeside Rotary Park. Come and celebrate the change of the season. Welcome in the rebirth of spring and set your intentions for a season of health and prosperity. All welcome. � is is a free event hosted by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group.

� e Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednes-days, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events exclud-

ed) at the Blewett elementary school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. � ere is a $2 drop-in fee. For informa-tion phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739.

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 informa-tion about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

� e Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and � urs-days from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nel-son and District Youth Centre. � eir current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags. Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack.

West Kootenay Naturalist’s month-end presentation is Mon-day, March 25 at 8 p.m. at the Silver King Campus of Nelson Selkirk College. Eva Johansson will introduce the newly formed Kootenay Native Plant Society and the Kootenay Camas Project. Learn about upcoming events and how you can contribute. Results of the 2012 Camas in-ventory will be presented, as well as information on how to partici-pate in Camas watch this spring. All are welcome at this free event. For more info call 250-362-7424.

� e Nelson Public Library’s Teen Book Club will discuss Doppelganger by David Stahler Jr. on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Contact Joanne if you need information or a copy of the book: [email protected] or call 250-505-5683.

Sweetgrass Productions is bringing nine Japanese snow-surfers from the island of Hok-kaido to Whitewater Ski Resort to build a natural wave terrain park “pool” feature. Try it out on

Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local DJ Erica Dee will be spinning throughout the day. Snowboarders and skiers of all age are welcome.

WORKSHOPSEvery Saturday at 10 a.m.,

Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. The topic for Saturday, March 16 is “Soil Blocking with Nicole LeGar� .” Learn the ins and outs of starting seeds for our cold/shorter season.

Brodie Whitney hosts “Le-veraging Social Media for Busi-nesses and Entrepreneurs” on Sunday, March 17 at SelfDesign High (402 Victoria Street, second � oor) from 12:30 to 4 p.m. � is is not a simple tutorial on how to use Facebook. Whitney will be sharing advanced insights and the essentials to help you grow your audience, make more money, stop wasting time and develop a clear strategy for har-nessing the immense power of social media for your business or business idea. To register, contact [email protected] or call 250-353-2189.

Every Friday, Community � reads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednes-days, Community � reads of-fers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for info.

Lake Watchers is an info-packed two-hour course for the curious and passionate lake stew-ard. On Wednesday, March 27 at the Argenta Community Hall, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., our in-structor will show you the basics of limnology (the study of fresh-water), provide information on the Kootenay Lake Partnership’s planning initiative, introduce our Lake Watchers Program, and teach you hands on water quality monitoring techniques. No reg-istration required, just come out and enjoy learning about Koote-nay Lake.

� e Nelson Women’s Centre is o� ering Rooted in Community, a free volunteer skills development training for women. � e program will run for eight mornings, Tues-days and � ursdays at 9 to 11:30 a.m from April 2 to 25. � is is a chance to learn about community services, develop peer-counselling skills, and connect with other women. For more information on how to apply call 250-352-9916 or email [email protected].

FUNDRAISERSSole 4 Souls Canada is coming

to town! So clean out your clos-ets and tie together your clean, gently used shoes and boots. You can help people in the midst of extreme poverty and those re-covering from natural disasters by giving the “gi� of shoes.” A dozen drop o� boxes will be ap-pearing around town starting on March 19 and ending April 16. Please support this very impor-tant relief e� ort. For more info call 250-229-5265.

L.V. Rogers secondary school students are running a penny drive to support Free the Children until the end of March. Every $25 raised will ensure one person has clean water for their lifetime. Pen-nies can be dropped o� at the LVR o� ce. For information, contact Ms. Martin ([email protected]/ or 250-352-5538).

Hume Elementary School is fundraising for our playground expansion. We are selling grocery cards for Save-on, Safeway and Kootenay Co-op in $50 and $100 dollar cards. Every $100 purchase gives you one ballet in a draw in late June for an Apple iPad. 2 for 1 Passport to the Kootenays Coupon books available for $45. Donations gratefully accepted for our silent auction in May. Tax deductible receipts issued for all cash donations. Contact [email protected] or call Brenda at 250-352-4610.

Sponsor a seat at the Nelson Civic � eatre for $250, which also gets your name on the donor wall. Donations by cheque made out to

the City of Nelson earmarked for Nelson Civic � eatre Seat Sale are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information see civictheatre.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENTSLove 2 Learn at Blewett school

has open spots! Join us for this free program for three to � ve-year-olds and their parent or other adult. Enjoy circle time, cra� s, resources to borrow, a healthy snack and a chance to enjoy songs, stories and rhymes with new friends. Each week in-cludes a package of activities to take home! � e program runs Mondays 9:30 to 11 a.m. start-ing April 8. Call Joan at 250-352-3218 for information and to register. .

Osprey Community Founda-tion is now welcoming applica-tions for its 2013 community grants. Details and application forms are available at osprey-communityfoundation.ca. Please note, applications must come from registered charities or other agencies considered eligible by Revenue Canada. Osprey has about $16,000 to disburse this year to Nelson and area recipi-ents. Applications are also being accepted for Arts Legacy Fund grants; this year they are desig-nated for visual art projects. See the foundation website for info.

Nelson and District Seniors Co-ordinating Society o� ers free income tax service, a� ord-able home help services, seniors counseling and advocacy, infor-mation and referrals to com-munity resources. For details, call the o� ce at 250-352-6008 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mon-day to � ursday.

Attention all BC government retirees: Keep informed on re-tirement issues. Join our retirees for a monthly luncheon held at the Hume Hotel, noon, the � rst Wednesday of each month. For information call 250-352-7051.

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Nelson Landing build could start this year

Nelson Landing’s new owner hopes to break ground in 2013.

Allard Ockeloen, who ac-quired the housing project on the city’s east waterfront from developer David Sorensen a few months ago, has an audi-ence with city council Mon-day.

“Council is waiting and wondering what’s going on,” he told the Star Wednesday. “We’ll be updating them on the change of ownership and informing them about our plans for the rezoning applica-tion and some of the visionary elements of how we see this program moving forward.”

Ockeloen wanted to wait until his presentation to re-veal the details, but con� rmed he intends to start construc-tion this year. He said market forces prevented the project

from beginning sooner.“When Sorenson acquired

the property, the market was strong but a couple of years later it was not, and that contributed to the factors he faced with all of his land as-sets,” Ockeloen said.

Nelson Landing was put up for sale, and Ockeloen bought it. He worked with Sorensen for eight years, beginning as a project director and for the last year as chief � nancial of-� cer.

Although quiet lately, he said the project has not been at a standstill: “We’ve been work-ing with [city] sta� over the last few months. It’s not like it’s been sitting in a vacuum — things have been moving forward,” he said. “We hope our plans are well received.”

� e last proposal called for a mixed commercial and resi-dential development of about 170 units on the old Kootenay Forest Products site.

Real Estate

Nelson Star Staff

� ere’s no doubt Nelson residents are passionate about the downtown. More proof played out one a� er-noon last week.

� e Nelson Police De-partment was called to 400 block of Baker Street to deal with protesters who were not happy to see the changes the City of Nelson

was making to the amenity areas (pictured above).

Police say a� er the con-stable discussed the matter with protesters and clari� ed what the actual work being done consisted of, the two people agreed to stay well away from the work.

City crews removed the stone planter boxes and no further incidents were re-ported.

Amenity area protest short-lived

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Navigational Aids: Level of Service ReviewThe Canadian Coast Guard is currently reviewing the aids to navigation on the Columbia River. The review will cover all buoys and beacons managed by the Canadian Coast Guard between the Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar south to Waneta near the United States border in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.

The objective of the review is to analyze the existing aids to navigation to identify their usefulness to boaters and to make recommendations on any shortfalls, redundancies or unnecessary aids on the river.

The participation of Columbia River users would be greatly appreciated and will help to ensure that any adjustments made to these aids to navigation will reflect the requirements of today’s users.

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In this Heritage City we call Nelson, where history is part of our draw, it’s no wonder the celebrated

past features prominently in the business community.

On March 17, 1898, the Hume Hotel opened its doors after nearly two years of con-struction, original owners and Nelson pioneers J. Fred and Lydia Hume celebrating.

This weekend, the celebra-tion continues with the Nelson landmark turning 115.

In 1979, Dave and Sheila Martin purchased the dete-riorating Hume Hotel with thoughts of renovating and rejuvenating the historic prop-erty. Today the Hume Hotel stands as a pillar of pride.

“It’s an honour to be a part of so much history in such a great town,” says the hotel’s general manager Ryan Martin. “To be continuing the longstanding tradition of hospitality on the corner of Vernon and Ward since the turn of the century is

a real privilege.” History is a big part of

the family’s success — pay-ing homage to the memories, original woodwork, creaking floors — the quirks that make it unique are special and valued immensely.

“You can’t replicate his-tory,” Martin says. “The his-tory is first and foremost the thing that makes us unique. The Hume is one of the oldest hotels in the province.”

In a modern age, maintain-ing history is a delicate bal-ance between the old and the new with guests expecting accessible technology along with other comforts of today. A vision set by his parents of continually re-investing in the Hume is what keeps the old beauty fresh, says Martin.

Part of that reinvestment includes renovations complete on the fourth floor. The project will likely take three years to complete, redoing every room along the way, as well as the spa

and lobby. Work will continue on the third floor starting Monday.

Happy to host a party on St. Patrick’s Day, Martin says Sun-day brunch will have an Irish theme. Following the meal he

invites people to tour the newly renovated fourth floor from noon to 3 p.m. where they will be offered a 25 per cent off coupon for a night’s stay. There will also be a prawn and lobster dinner special on all weekend.

The real party begins at 5 p.m. in Mike’s Pub with Von Butch-er playing and what else, but green beer on offer.

The Biz Buzz – Kirsten Hildebrand

The Hume marks its 115th birthday

Story continues to Page 13

Ryan Martin, Hume general manager and Lorelei Weinerth, assistant manager are in the Horace D. Hume room named after the lesser-known brother of J. Fred Hume. The Hume hotel celebrates 115 years this weekend.

Kirsten Hildebrand photo


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The partners in the Wa-neta Expansion Project — Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust — are pleased to see the impact of the project on the region. They recently released the 2012 socio-economic monitoring report that indicates significant employment and economic benefits.

The $900 million project near the existing Waneta Dam has an independent

contractor, working with the community impact manage-ment committee, monitor-ing the social and economic impacts in the local area.

“The owners and com-munity impact management committee members are pleased the project continues to provide positive impacts to our local communities,” said project spokeswoman Audrey Repin. “The report shows significant employ-ment and economic benefits

as a result of our commit-ment to local hiring and regional spending.”

To view the full 2012 report visit columbiapower.org/SEM2012. Highlights include: 91,842 person days (equivalent of one person working an eight hour day) of employment; employment income totaling over $23.4 million; 76 per cent of the workforce resided within 100 km of the project; nine per cent of the workforce de-

clared themselves as a part of an equity group and five per cent of the workforce came from an aboriginal ancestry; and significant opportuni-ties for labourers, carpenters, heavy construction workers, ironworkers, boilermakers and office/technical staff. Also, $53 million was allo-cated to local businesses for the purchases of goods and services, bringing the total to $125 million.

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to be made at the lo-cal hotel where a staff of 85 people, mostly long-term employ-ees, is an integral part of the team, says Martin.

According to Sta-tistics Canada, the Kootenay region has recorded pronounced growth of 6.9 per cent in secondary manufacturing small businesses. In comparison, three of the largest regions in BC including Main-land/Southwest (-8.7 per cent), Vancouver Island/Coast (-7.9 per cent) and Thompson-Okanagan (-10 per cent) lost secondary manufacturing busi-nesses between 2007 and 2011.

Entrepreneurs in the Kootenays are changing the business landscape, helping to strengthen their community and drive the econ-omy. Small business growth can be a challenge at the com-munity and regional level, and for young business owners.

With branches across Canada in-cluding Cranbrook and Nelson, the

Business Devel-opment Bank of Canada has launched the 2013 Young Entrepreneur Award. To win a $100,000 Grand Prize, entre-preneurs aged 18 to 35 are invited to submit a video about a turning point their company has reached and the solution they propose to take their business to the next level. A second prize, consisting of $25,000 in consulting ser-vices, will be awarded to the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award runner-up. The dead-line for submitting applications is April 2 at 9 a.m.

“All companies reach a turning point,” says Michel Bergeron, senior vice president, market-ing and public affairs at BDC. “Some may choose to tap into new markets by implementing an In-ternet strategy; others may decide to acquire new equipment that

will increase their overall profitability. Recognizing challeng-es early on and having

a plan to tackle indi-vidual turning points is important for busi-ness and should rank

high on an entrepre-neur’s agenda.”

“The value of participation goes

beyond the monetary value of the award,” adds Bergeron. “The entire experience brings finalists tre-mendous exposure, public support, and access to people and resources that will ultimately help their companies grow. As impressive as the monetary awards may be, a better reason to compete is to get noticed by potential customers and investors.”

Applications must be filled out and submitted online at bdcyoungentrepre-neuraward.caw. More information about 2013 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award eligibility criteria, the application process, the rules and regula-tions and the format of the video submis-sions is available at bdc.ca.

And finally, coffee drinkers recently said good bye to Zale Jarek, owner of Zale’s

Coffee Cart, a fixture outside the Kootenay Co-op for 13 years.

Jocelyn Carver, marketing and out-reach manager at the co-op describes Jarek as a master barista who was always there to greet staff arriving at 6:30 a.m. to open the store. On cold and wintry mornings this was especially appreciated.

“It was really easy to get into a daily ‘Zale habit,’” says Carver. “He is also a very friendly, thoughtful man and he had tons of dedi-cated regulars who came not just for the great coffee, but to spend a few min-utes having a great conversation about things that mattered.”

The years spent side-by-side were invaluable with a lot of growing up hap-pening together, she says, and he will be missed.

“We are happy for him and excited to hear how this next chapter of Zale’s life unfolds,” says Carver.

If you have an item you would like to see in the Biz Buzz con-tact Kirsten Hildeb-rand at [email protected].

Zale Jarek recently left his post outside the Kootenay Co-op where the master barista sold coffee with a smile. Marnie Christoffersen photo


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Continued from Page 1her life.

“The first little unit I was involved in was called the Friendly Club, it was for young people and this was just when I was married,” she said, reminiscing. “The rumour was that if you joined the Friendly Club you got preg-nant. Well that was pretty much true.”

Today, she is part of the Unity Club which organizes weekly Top o’ the Morning coffee parties where friendships grow as women congregate.

“We have cinnamon buns and coffee,” she said.

With these organizations and more need-ing the support of volunteers, Arnesen is pleased to give her time to enrich the com-munity.

“The town runs on volunteers,” she said.Arnesen looks forward to the banquet

being held next month where she will be formally presented the Citizen of the Year award. She is the 49th candidate since the first presentation in 1964.

“It’s very exciting. I hope that a lot of my family can come,” she said.

Held on April 13 at the Catholic Com-munity Centre, tickets for the evening are on sale at Sonja’s China Cabinet until 4 p.m. April 10. They are $30 each.

— With files from Greg Nesteroff

Arnesen latest in distinguished line

Today is the last day for early bird prices on tickets to Find Your Divine.

The Nelson Star hosts the evening, featuring leading nutritionist and best-selling author Leslie Beck on April 4.

“Tickets are selling very well,” says Star publisher Karen Bennett who’s pleased with the reception this women’s event is getting.

Beck (pictured at right) is a well-known media personality with columns appearing weekly in The Globe and Mail and regular appearances on Canada AM

and CTV News. She will speak about women’s health and nu-trition at Find your Divine.

The relaxed and enjoy-able evening will include a glass of wine, appetizers and dessert. Women can also visit an array of locally hosted booths related to women’s issues.

Tickets are available for $25 until the end of today and can be purchased at

the Nelson Star and Cotton’s Clothing Co. Afterward tickets are $30. They

will not be available at the door.Some of Beck’s segments can

be found at the following links:canadaam.ctvnews.ca/zesty-

edamame-and-quinoa-tabbou-leh-1.1103367

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Last chance for Find Your Divine early birds

A fire on Stanley Street last week demonstrated the importance of cleaning your chimney.

Nelson firefighters arrived to find the homeowner on the roof trying to put out the

fire. The fire department was able to use a piece of infra-red equipment to search for hotspots. Once the fire was under control, the homeown-er “sheepishly” told police he knew the chimney was due for cleaning, but with the recent warmer weather had put it off.

“This minor incident was a

good reminder to all involved that wood heat can be safe and cost effective, however, routine maintenance and ad-hering to safety standards are imperative,” said Nelson po-lice acting Sgt. Brian Weber.

Drunk teen fallsAt 4 a.m. one day this

month, police received a call to help find a drunk 17-year-old girl who had left home.

She was located a short time later, lying on the road in the 300 block of Cedar Street, having fallen about two meters from the adjacent walkway. She was treated in hospital and released.

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The BC Services Card. Your CareCard, and more.

One card. Many services. The new BC Services Card is part of government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system. It replaces your CareCard, can be combined with your driver’s licence, and also acts as your photo ID. It’s more convenient and more secure, with enhanced features to protect your personal information. And getting yours is easy. Starting February 15, 2013, and for the next fi ve years, you can simply enrol when renewing your driver’s licence. And even if you don’t drive, you can enrol at the nearest location where driver’s licences are issued. To learn more visit: BCServicesCard.ca

Newspaper Art ContestEXTRA-EXTRAVAGANZA

check out www.nelsonstar.com/contests for more info!

It’s easy! Just snap a photo of your newspaper art project using recycled Nelson Star newspapers, upload the photo to the Nelson Star Newspaper Art Contest site. Photos uploaded by midnight on March 27, 2013 will be judged by a panel of judges. The TOP 10 projects in both the kids and adult categories will be chosen by our judges, and will then be open for public voting from April 1-7, 2013. The project with the top votes, in both categories, by midnight April 7, 2013 will win.

It’s easy! Just snap a photo of your newspaper art project using recycled Nelson Star newspapers, upload the photo to the Nelson Star Newspaper Art Contest site by midnight March 27th. All projects will be judged by a panel of judges and the TOP 10 projects in both categories will be chosen. They will then be open to public voting from April 1-7. The project with the top votes, in both categories, by midnight April 7 will win!!


Feature

You could have fired a can-non down Vernon Street in the 1920s and ‘30s — as-suming it still worked. Dur-

ing those years, a German howitzer from the First World War sat on the boulevard in front of the Hume Hotel, one of thousands of such trophies found across Canada.

The idea first surfaced in the Nelson Daily News of November 25, 1915, when prominent fruit rancher J.T. Bealby commented on a proposal to create a war memorial: “A suitable po-sition... would be the sides and plinth of the John Houston memorial, but a better monument still would be one of the cannon[s] captured from the Germans (there will be plenty of them before the war is over) which could be placed in a public thoroughfare of the city...”

Although Bealby’s suggestion wasn’t acted on immediately, follow-ing the 1918 armistice, the federal government created a war trophy commission to recommend a policy for distributing captured German weapons for display.

There were lots to go around: more than 500 guns and howitzers, over 300 trench mortars, 2,500 heavy and light machine guns and 3,000 rifles. The rarest items were set aside for national and provincial war museums, a certain number were reserved for provincial capitals, and the rest were distributed to each province based on wartime enlistments. BC, which pro-vided 10 per cent of the total Cana-dian Expeditionary Forces enlistment, received 250 pieces.

It’s not clear when the 150-calibre howitzer arrived in Nelson, but we know it was one of five guns captured by the 54th Kootenay Battalion on September 27, 1918 on the road near Bourlon Wood, France. By late March 1921, Nelson had a gun park on Ver-non Street when “another allotment” arrived, consisting of two ammuni-tion boxes and two machine guns, numbers 5178 and 858.

Lt.-Col. Archibald Douglas, direc-tor of war trophies, wrote to the city: “These trophies, which have been declared the property of the people of Canada, are sent to you with the understanding that proper care will be taken of them.”

The Daily News said it hadn’t been determined if the acquisitions would be added to the gun park. Neither the howitzer nor machine guns were mentioned when the cenotaph was unveiled on Vernon Street in No-vember 1922 (the latter was moved decades later to its present location in front of city hall).

However, according to records at the National Archives, Nelson re-ceived a second large gun — captured in 1918 by the 7th Battalion west of Villers-Lez-Cagicourt — and a total of four machine guns. It’s not known where they were displayed, though longtime resident Alan Ramsden re-calls a field gun at the west end of the Vernon Street boulevard with plat-forms on either side for people to sit.

Other local communities had trophies too: Trail, Rossland, Green-wood, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Creston, Silverton, Kaslo, and Edgewood each received allotments of trench mortars and guns.

So what became of these World

War I spoils? Ramsden says they were lost to the scrap metal drives of World War II.

“There was this big request for steel, so they had them dismantled and shipped off to make new guns,” he says. “Back east, they were look-ing for metal that was easier to smelt down than to go out, mine ore, and start from scratch.”

War trophies weren’t the only targets. “A lot of metal was collected and guys made quite a good living for a while going to old mines and taking out rails and old treatment plants no longer being used,” Ramsden says.

He isn’t sure where the scrap actu-ally went, but figures the howitzer and its companion were removed about 1940. Similar fates probably befell most of the trophies in neighbour-ing towns, although a field gun that was part of Rossland’s war memorial didn’t even make it that far — it was destroyed in a 1929 fire.

A few pictures of the Nelson how-itzer exist: it appeared on the front page of the Daily News in 1929 when renovations to the Hume Hotel were completed, and on a couple of post-cards issued in the 1930s.

Thanks to Sylvia Crooks, Shawn Lamb, Alan Ramsden, Greg Scott, and the CEF Study Group

Cannon once lined Vernon StreetUrban Oddities: Seventh in an Occasional Series

The German howitzer (circled) behind the John Houston monument on Vernon Street is depicted in a detail view from a ca. 1930s postcard. Photographer unknown.


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Leslie Beck writes a weekly column in the Globe and Mail and is a regular on Canada AM and CTV News. She is recognized as Canada’s leading nutritionist and is the best-selling author of 11 health-related books. She is coming to Nelson to speak at the Nelson Star’s women’s event.

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City crews began water main construction in the 900 block of Vernon Street this week. The road will be closed during excavation and park-ing is restricted. Residents may have their water shut off from time to time during construction and where possible notice will be given.

City staff are advising homeowners have adequate water on hand and hot water tanks and boilers are protected from draining. The City says they will try to minimize disruption during the project and anyone with questions or concerns is welcome to call 250-352-8238.

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Taking a walk on the wired side In a combined e� ort aimed at gener-

ating new revenue streams and cutting government costs, the City of Nelson and Regional District of the Central Kootenay are celebrating the launch of a valuable and innovative shared � bre optic com-munications line.

With the help of Nelson Hydro and lo-cal technology contractor DHC Commu-nications, a 144-strand � ber optic cable capable of transmitting literally billions of bits of information was o� cially “lit up” two weeks ago, connecting the RDCK’s Lakeside Drive o� ces with the City of Nelson and the Nelson and District Com-munity Complex.

� e regional district shared in the costs of the � bre optic install and will now save operating costs by improving its internal communications to the NDCC while centralizing vital systems such as servers and telephones. � e city and RDCK also connected their two main o� ce build-ings to help improve communications be-tween the two organizations, saving even more money by eventually lowering costs

through shared so� ware, hardware, and implementing failover and redundancy.

Forward-thinking e� orts on the IT front are continuing at both the city and RDCK. � e two organizations are install-ing � bre optic transmission equipment able to reach speeds of 1,000 Mbps (mega-bits per second, with a megabit measuring just over one million bits of information). Most home and business connections are less than seven Mbps. A single strand of � -ber can transmit well over a billion Mbps.

City of Nelson senior systems analyst

Kalum Lauritzen explains that the next step — which will bene� t businesses and institutions throughout the city and RDCK — is the creation of a co-location facility in City Hall, which is where all of the � bre strands converge.

“� is could allow companies of all sizes to centralize equipment or to access ser-vices o� ered from other local businesses such as phone systems, servers and inter-net access over the municipally-owned network,” Lauritzen says, adding that the local � bre optic system could one day con-

nect local schools, Selkirk College cam-puses and the communities of Rosemont, Uphill and Fairview.

� e Nelson and Area Economic Devel-opment Partnership has identi� ed � bre communications within Nelson as a high priority for increased economic develop-ment in the area. Lauritzen explains that much of the progress on the � bre optic front has to do with the fact Nelson is fortunate enough to have its own electric utility — Nelson Hydro.

In addition to providing Nelson resi-dents with some of the lowest electrical rates in North America, Nelson Hydro’s power poles have given the city a very cost e� ective means by which to run com-munication lines through town, without having to rent poles from a utility com-pany based elsewhere, or spend budget on costly trenching, drilling and under-ground conduits.

Between 1998 and 2005 the city con-nected the � re hall, Nelson Police Depart-ment, Touchstones, public works and the Nelson library to City Hall with � ber op-tics — centralizing phone systems, servers and Internet access, and saving taxpayers close to $100,000 per year.

NewsFibre Optic Communication

DHC Communications’ Dave Harasym (front) and RDCK network administrator Chris Lehnert patch a � bre optic cable into a switch in the Regional District of Central Kootenay data center, of� cially launching a cost saving and revenue generating communications system with the City of Nelson.

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Saints bring BCIHL finals to NelsonSelkirk College Saints

Tell us how your team is doing, email: [email protected]

SportsPlayoff SeriesNeil Murdoch Division

ROUND 1Beaver Valley (2) vs. Nelson (3)Beaver Valley wins series 4-2

Game 1: Nelson 6 Beaver Valley 1Game 2: Nelson 3 Beaver Valley 5

Game 3: Beaver Valley 1 Nelson 2 (OT)Game 4: Beaver Valley 4 Nelson 3 (OT)

Game 5: Nelson 6 Beaver Valley 7Game 6: Beaver Valley 4 Nelson 3

Castlegar (1) vs. Spokane (4)Castlegar wins series 4-1

DIVISION FINALCastlegar (1) vs. Beaver Valley (2)Game 1: Beaver Valley 3 Castlegar 2Game 2: Beaver Valley 2 Castlegar 4Game 3: Castlegar 2 Beaver Valley 1Game 4: Castlegar 2 Beaver Valley 6Game 5: Beaver Valley 1 Castlegar 2Game 6: Castlegar 0 Beaver Valley 5

Game 7: Beaver Valley 4 Castlegar 5 (2OT)Castlegar wins series 4-3

Eddie Mountain DivisionROUND 1

Fernie (1) vs. Columbia Valley (4)Fernie wins series 4-1

Golden (2) vs. Kimberley (3)Golden wins series 4-0

DIVISION FINALFernie (1) vs. Golden (2)

Game 1: Golden 3 Fernie 1Game 2: Golden 1 Fernie 3Game 3: Fernie 3 Golden 7Game 4: Fernie 3 Golden 6Game 5: Golden 0 Fernie 2Game 6: Fernie 1 Golden 4

Golden wins series 4-2

Okanagan DivisionROUND 1

Kelowna (1) vs. Summerland (4)Kelowna wins series 4-2

Princeton (2) vs. Osoyoos (3)Osoyoos leads series 4-1

DIVISION FINALKelowna (1) vs. Osoyoos (3)

Game 1: Osoyoos 3 Kelowna 4 (OT)Game 2: Kelowna 1 Osoyoos 2

Game 3: Osoyoos 2 Kelowna 3 (OT)Game 4: Kelowna 2 Osoyoos 4

Game 5: Osoyoos 5 Kelowna 4 (OT)Game 6: Kelowna 1 Osoyoos 2 (OT)

Osoyoos wins series 4-2

Doug Birks DivisionROUND 1

North Okanagan (1) vs. Kamloops (4)North Okanagan wins series 4-1 Sicamous (2) vs. Revelstoke (3)

Sicamous wins series 4-1DIVISION FINAL

North Okanagan (1) vs. Sicamous (2)Game 1: Sicamous 5 North Okanagan 6 (OT)

Game 2: Sicamous 3 North Okanagan 4Game 3: North Okanagan 2 Sicamous 1Game 4: North Okanagan 2 Sicamous 1

North Okanagan wins series 4-0

KIJHL Stats

Selkirk College will open the 2013 BCIHL championships tonight at the Nelson and District Community Com-plex against Simon Fraser University.

Due to a scheduling conflict with the KIJHL playoffs in Castlegar, the Saints games have been moved to the Nelson ice. Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-three series will be played in Nelson with 7:30 p.m. start times tonight and tomorrow. Game 3 — if necessary — will be played at the Castlegar Recreation Complex at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The Saints enter the Finals as the BCI-HL’s top-ranked team after finishing first in the regular season standings with a record of 21 wins and three losses. Sel-kirk set records for both wins and points this season and picked up victories in all four games against Simon Fraser.

But the second-place Clan is no push-over, as their roster features a number of former WHL and BCHL players in-cluding goaltender Graeme Gordon, who led the Vernon Vipers to a National Championship in 2010, and former Trail Smoke Eaters sniper Nick Sandor.

Simon Fraser placed four players in the Top 10 in league scoring and out-scored Thompson Rivers University 11-3 in a first-round series sweep last weekend.

The games in Nelson will represent a homecoming for Saints forward Con-nor McLaughlin, who was a member of the Nelson Leafs 2009 KIJHL champi-onship-winning squad. He spent three seasons in the green and white, appear-ing in 136 games.

Tickets for Games 1 and 2 in Nel-son and Game 3 in Castlegar will be available at the door on game night or in advance from Mallard’s Source for Sports. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, children and Selkirk College students and staff.


Former Nelson Leafs forward Connor McLaughlin returns to the ice at Nelson and District Com-munity Complex tonight, this time donning a Selkirk Saints jersey. The Saints usually play in Castlegar, but conflict with the KIJHL playoffs has pushed the team to the Nelson ice for Games 1 and 2 in the BCIHL Championships. Submitted photo

Castlegar takes Neil Murdoch Division title

The Castlegar Rebels are KIJHL Neil Murdoch Division champions and will move on to the Kootenay Conference finale, after an intense seven game series against Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

The Nitehawks came up short in Game 7 bowing to the Rebels 5-4 in double overtime Wednesday night. Ulti-mately, it was the Rebels Diego Bartlett who took a pass at the hash mark from Jamie Vlanich and snapped it at the net.

Hawks goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn looked to have made the save, but the puck squeezed through his arm, trick-ling just over the goal line and sending the Castlegar contingent into delirium with 6:29 remaining in the second over-time period.

After a scoreless first period, the Nite-hawks jumped out into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Keenan Patershuk and Ryan Edwards just over three minutes into the period. But the Rebels stole the momentum, getting goals from Stuart Walton and Jamie Vlanich to tie it.

Both teams scored twice more in the final frame, pushing the game into OT with a score of 4-4.

The first overtime period was back and forth intensity, with both teams coming close to winning it on numer-ous occasions. But it would be Bartlett who played hero in the second OT to lift the Rebels to their second Murdoch title in three years.

Castlegar will play Golden for the Kootenay Conference championship starting Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Castle-gar Complex.

JIM BaIlEyTrail Daily Times Sports Editor

801 B Front Street250-352-7030

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Sports

Kannibelles compete in Edmonton

Roller Derby

West Kootenay Roller Derby’s all-star team has managed to climb to the top of the heap in Canadian Roller Derby, and they’ve done it in a remarkably quick fashion.

The Kootenay Kannibelles are gearing up for some high-calibre derby at a national level tournament set to take place this weekend at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace.

Belles captain Amber Harper (aka Pant-soff) is excited that their “rag-tag troupe of mismatched-jersey-wearing ladies” are getting the opportunity to represent British Columbia in the first ever Roller Derby Association of Canada’s Canadian National Championships.

“We have only been playing for two seasons as a team; most of [them] only just learned how to skate with the birth of West Kootenay Roller Derby, so this is pretty incredible,” Harper ex-plained.

The Belles are ranked sixth in the country (out of 101 travel teams), which earned them a spot in the tournament. However, the blood-splattered team is entering nationals with a new roster, featuring some new all-star players ready to make their mark on Canadian roller derby, bruise by well-earned bruise. Up against some top teams in Canada, the Belles are fiercely gearing up for some hard-hitting derby and have their eyes firmly on the gold medal prize.


A Kannibelles jammer races around the rink, leaving a path of destruction in her wake. Submitted photo

Considering LonelinessPastor Glen Stewart – Living Streams Christian Fellowship (Kaslo)

In the series this month – that of considering speci� c human experiences and how they are a� ected by the Easter event – this week we will consider the issue of loneliness. It is a very real issue with many people that isn’t often talked about. For me, I experienced an intense loneliness in my late teens and early twenties even though I had lots of friends around me. At times it felt like I was alone in the universe.Jesus, after being deserted by His closest friends and being unjustly

condemned to die, would have felt all alone except that Father God remained with Him. While he was on the cross, however, Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27:46). It was the � rst and only time that Jesus, while praying with the Father, refers to Him as ‘God’ and not as ‘Father’. Is there any signi� cance to this anomaly? I think so!� e Bible tells us, “For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew

no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Cor 5:21). � us the greatest exchange ever: the sinless One, Jesus, became sin so that we can have a right relationship with God! As God is holy, He cannot look upon sin. So while Jesus became sin for us, a separation occurred between Jesus and the Father for the � rst time in their relationship. � is is revealed by Jesus calling Him ‘God’ and not ‘Father’ at that critical moment in time.Jesus did this to make a way for us to enter into a dynamic

relationship with the Father. We, after entering into this dynamic relationship through the Son, will never be separated from Him, for the LORD has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb 13:5; see also Matt 28:20).Oh the depths of

grace and kindness that God has shown us by sending His Son! Jesus was separated so that we can be connected with the Father and then never experience the ‘all-alone in the universe’ loneliness ever again. After I chose to follow Jesus in my early 20’s, I have not experienced that intense loneliness that overwhelmed me previous to this decision – no, not once!� e Good News

is He didn’t do it just for me, ...or for a select few: Jesus did it for everyone. Maybe it is time to consider the Son!

The Salvation ArmyNelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Serviceat 11:00 am

Everyone is WelcomeYour Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Evangelical Covenant Church

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

Nelson702 Stanley St. • 352.9613Sundays at 10:00 amPastor Arden GustafsonPastor Chris Wiens

Balfour7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301Sundays at 9:30 amPastor Jason Ashley

Playmor Junction2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065Sundays at 10:00 amPastor Jesse Lerch

www.ecov.org

A Friendly Bible Centre Church

623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber

Refreshments are served a� er the service(A� liated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am“Special guest speaker”Wednesday Bible study, ‘God’s word in you’ 6:45 pm

NelsonUnitedChurch Nelson United Church

602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am MINISTER – David BoydLent 5Sunday School (Ages 4 and up) Nursery Room Available

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am

Unity Centre of the Kootenays

905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)

starts at 11amA continuation on the topic - “The Electromagnetic

Effects of the Sun” by Dan Nelson

Everyone WelcomeAny questions? Contact 250-354-5394

www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com

Sunday @ 10:30AMCentral School Gym

Corner of Ward and Mill, Nelson

• Developing Relationships• Music that will move you• Helping people - Help people

1-888-761-3301Jim Reimer

Nelson Christian Science SocietyA Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd.

For information 250-229-5237

St. Saviour's ProCathedralWard & Silica, NelsonFamily Service & EucharistSunday 10:30 am

St. Matthew'sVillage Road, South SlocanSunday Service Suspended

St. Michael & All AngelsBusk Road BalfourSunday service 11 AM

Anglican Church of Canada

Of� ce: 8 am - 12 pm Tue - Fri

[email protected]

www.stsavioursnelson.org

ALL ARE WELCOME!

CATHOLIC CHURCHCATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE

813 Ward Street 352-7131

Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Parish of� ce open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon [email protected] • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

Churchs of NelsonBringing to you our weekly words.

Gathering this Sunday10 am at 2402 Perrier Lane

Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours!

Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send

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Alec SaviskoffMarch 25, 1932 – March 04, 2013

Alec Saviskoff passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, British Columbia on March 04, 2013

at the age of 80. Burial has taken place at Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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It is with sadness but also an appreciation for a life well lived that we the family of Victor Stedile, of Cranbrook, BC, announce his passing on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 91 years young. Victor was predeceased by the love of his life “Norma”, his wife of 63 years, three brothers Nello, Reno and Joseph and his dearly loved son-in-law Bob Newcombe.

“Vic”, “Dad”, “Grandpa”, and “Great Grandpa” is survived by his son Denis (Sandee) of Abbotsford, BC; daughter Penny Newcombe of Cranbrook, BC; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren - Corie Stedile and children Nathan and Sofia; Jodi (Jay) Yates and children MaKenzie and Kalen; Kelly (Derek) Lefler and child Quynn; and Jason (Trista) Newcombe and children Chase and Spencer.

Vic and Norma met in Vancouver while he was serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. They married in 1944, prior to Vic going overseas. After his extended absence, upon his return, Vic and Norma moved to Nelson, BC in 1946.

Vic worked in carpentry his entire life until retiring in 1986 from the BC Building Corporation. We will all hold dear to our hearts the many hand crafted treasures made with love by “Grandpa”. They will live on for many generations to come.

As Grandpa always hated to say goodbye..... “This is not goodbye, this is a thank you. Thank you for being a guiding hand in our lives, thank you for giving us joy. Thank you for loving us and receiving our love and return. Thank you for the memories we will cherish forever, but most of all, thank you for showing us that there will be a time when we all eventually have to let go”.

“See you later”A visitation for Vic will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at

10:00 am at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook. Vic’s me-morial service will follow at 11:00 am. His Interment will take place in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Vic may do so to the Bob Newcombe Memorial Golf Scholarship, c/o McPherson Funeral Service, 2200 - 2nd Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 1E1.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com

Victor Stedile

Endersby: Donald John passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home March 7, 2013 at

the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family and his partner

Virginnia.Donald leaves behind his partner

Virginnia, his loving children Cheryl (Steve), Lynn, Bonnie (Bruno), Bruce (Amber),

Steven, Brothers: Stan (Lorraine), Alan (Agnes). Donald was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by his wife Henrietta, eldest son Dean, grandson Jeremy, Mother and Father; Alfred and Marjorie, Brothers; Richard, Bernard, Sister Eileen.Donald will be fondly remembered by many in the valley who came to know him through his quest to preserve many of the historical artifacts of this area. His love for history and antiques was the driving force behind the creation of the Valley Historical Museum.Don was a “cat skinner”, he made a living primarily through building roads, landscaping, logging and mining. Donations in Don’s memory will be gratefully accepted by the Valley Historical Museum, 4455 Erie Ross Spur Road, Ross Spur, BC V0G 1L1 to help preserve Don’s legacy of this one-of-a-kind museum.Th e family would sincerely like to thank Dr. Behrens, Pastor Bryan Henry, homecare nurses; Maggie, Kayleigh, homecare support workers; Nadeesha, Peter, Pat, Pharmacist; Duncan, and the loving support of numerous family and friends for helping them through this diffi cult time. A celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, March 16, 1:00 pm at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Endersby: Donald John

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS1 Tip, as one’s hat5 Empty spaces9 Subsides

14 Suffix with switch15 Wilson of

“WeddingCrashers”

16 Texas shrine17 Tall tale teller18 “Deck the Halls”

syllables19 Tear to shreds20 Residential loan23 About to happen24 Bronze from a

day at the beach28 René’s friend29 Appear to be31 __ Lingus: Irish

carrier32 Russian fighter

jets35 “I’d like to hear

the rest”38 Italian violin

maker40 Squeak stopper41 Rigs on the road42 1974 Jimmy

Buffett song45 Reasons for

extra innings46 “Tastes great!”47 Poet’s

inspiration48 Sow or cow50 What social

climbers seek52 Curtail56 Office

communication,and what canliterally be foundin 20-, 35- and42-Across

59 Gangster Johnknown as “TheTeflon Don”

62 Twice-monthlytide

63 Paths of pop-ups64 Place on a

pedestal65 Show some

spunk66 “That makes

sense”67 Saunter68 Vehicle on

runners69 Proof of

ownership

DOWN1 New __: India’s

capital2 Hunter

constellation3 Heads on beers4 Hint of the future5 “Take a shot!”6 Informed (of)7 Attack, as with

snowballs8 Stocking tear9 Military practice

10 Visitor from afar11 Treat jet lag,

perhaps12 Earthbound

Aussie bird13 Dip, as bread in

gravy21 Dad’s partner22 “Lemme __!”25 Vocalist Judd26 Really strange27 Bride’s purchase29 Base runner’s

option30 Scat legend

Fitzgerald32 Flagship store at

New York City’sHerald Square

33 Words from onewith a bad hand

34 Letter after beta36 Long, long time37 Parking ticket

issuer39 Resistance to

disease43 Expel44 Like a slingshot

handle49 Christmas, e.g.:

Abbr.51 Proof of

ownership

52 Simple trap53 Far from

talkative54 Intro giver55 Snooped

(around)57 Pulls the plug on58 More than

lifelike59 Precious stone60 Big name in

kitchen gadgets61 Profs’ helpers

Saturday’s Puzzle SolvedBy Gail Grabowski and Bruce Venzke 2/11/13

(c)2013 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 2/11/13

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Just play, have fun and enjoy the games! Best of luck!

Friday’s Puzzle Solvedy


Gerald, George IwanikPassed away January 22, 2013 at the age of 73, born and raised in Proctor, B.C.

Married Barbara, Lee McKay in Nelson, BC on June 29,2003 where we shared several years together in the Kootneys, as well as California and moved recently to Vernon, B.C. Gerry loved to travel and so I have many memories of our Cruises traveling to Mazatlan, Caymen Island, and travels to Florida, and all over the United States. Gerry and I fell in love with California and decided on a permanent home at the Fountain of Youth. Where we spent our winters enjoying the company of old friends from the Kooteneys ,Vancou-ver Island, and all over B.C.We enjoyed many trips to Quesnel and other areas of BC.And I will always trea-sure the memories we shared together. Gerry had a great impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him as a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother in-law and friend. Also all family that were mentioned in his sister Janet’s previous obituary.

I wish to express my sincere sympathy to all family members and friends.

Loved Always,

Wife Barbara, Lee Iwanik, Stepson Lenard McKay, Stepdaughter Cynthia McKay, Grandsons Tyson and Conner.

Life is but part of the cycle.A beginning, as with all things in time,

We know we must leave behind this earthly life.Entering another journey that we will travel with no

fear,For the Lord is with us now, then and forever.

Bad times come with the good, but good will prevail.He spoke from the heart. He did his best

To follow the good path, to be ready for the next journey.Rejoining his relatives and friends, with pride in a life

liven.He humbly presents himself to our Father,

In heaven, as on earth, and forever.

Memorial to be held in Vernon, BC. Please Email Barbara, Lee Iwanik at funseeker10@hotmail com for details.

Announcements

InformationNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info:

250 352-6008; [email protected] or visit www.nelsonelderabusepre-

vention.org

Lost & FoundFound: 300 Block Baker Street Reading Glasses on the road 352-1890

FOUND: Set of Toyota car keys @ the soccer fi eld. Call

250.352.6221 to claim

LOST Black Ray band Prescription Glasses from

Castlegar Pool women bathroom. Please return to

Complex, no questions asked Distress single Mom hasn’t

even fi nished paying for them 250-352-5325

LOST: Journal/Appointment Book , moon signs, moneyorders, gift card, important info papers 352-1890

Travel

TravelBONNERS FERRY

Overnight March 24 & 25Last Chance

Jackpot & WendoverMay 4 to 10th, 7 days

Call Totem Travel1-866-364-1254

Employment

Business Opportunities

Call For Artists! Would you like to show your work in our head offi ce downtown Nelson? 2 month showing will help you promote & sell. [email protected] for info

Career Opportunities

ATTENTION Work from home Turn spare time into income Free training/fl exible hours Computer required. www.freedomnan.com

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

DRIVERS WANTED:Terrifi c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, MealAllowance, 4 weeks Vacation

and Benefi ts Package.Compensation based on prior

driving experience.Apply at www.sperryrail.com

under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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Endersby: Donald John passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home March 7, 2013 at

the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family and his partner

Virginnia.Donald leaves behind his partner

Virginnia, his loving children Cheryl (Steve), Lynn, Bonnie (Bruno), Bruce (Amber),

Steven, Brothers: Stan (Lorraine), Alan (Agnes). Donald was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by his wife Henrietta, eldest son Dean, grandson Jeremy, Mother and Father; Alfred and Marjorie, Brothers; Richard, Bernard, Sister Eileen.Donald will be fondly remembered by many in the valley who came to know him through his quest to preserve many of the historical artifacts of this area. His love for history and antiques was the driving force behind the creation of the Valley Historical Museum.Don was a “cat skinner”, he made a living primarily through building roads, landscaping, logging and mining. Donations in Don’s memory will be gratefully accepted by the Valley Historical Museum, 4455 Erie Ross Spur Road, Ross Spur, BC V0G 1L1 to help preserve Don’s legacy of this one-of-a-kind museum.� e family would sincerely like to thank Dr. Behrens, Pastor Bryan Henry, homecare nurses; Maggie, Kayleigh, homecare support workers; Nadeesha, Peter, Pat, Pharmacist; Duncan, and the loving support of numerous family and friends for helping them through this diffi cult time. A celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, March 16, 1:00 pm at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Endersby: Donald John passed

Endersby: Donald John

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2013

ACROSS1 Employment

agency listings5 Fried Cajun

veggie9 WWII conference

site14 Billion extension15 Steady guy16 He hunted with a

club in the“Odyssey”

17 Club used as aweapon, say

20 Nonagenarianactress White

21 Yeats or Keats22 Color, as Easter

eggs23 Summer

quencher24 Dorm VIPs27 Where Lux. is29 Kid-friendly

comfort food36 Soothing additive38 River through

Sudan39 Country rocker

Steve40 Sable maker,

briefly41 Turn __ ear43 Pub projectile44 Former

Portugueseterritory in China

46 Prefix with -pus47 Abates48 Tests during

which checkingnotes is allowed

51 Gymnast’s goal52 Deli bread53 Art on skin,

slangily56 Draw upon59 Not as much62 Calf-roping gear64 Candid sort68 Street toughs69 Diamond Head’s

island70 Aromatic drinks71 Go on tiptoe72 Small songbird73 Wine area near

Turin

DOWN1 “Star Wars”

gangster2 No longer

squeaky

3 Xbox battle game4 Told to go5 Asian tie6 Barbie’s guy7 Grating voice8 One might get

stuck in a jam9 Video-sharing

website10 Radius’s limb11 Committed

perjury12 Randall who

played FelixUnger

13 Chip in a chip18 Supermodel

Banks19 Marsh stalk25 Tolstoy’s

Karenina26 Snowmobile

brand28 “__ and weep!”:

poker winner’scry

30 Take back31 Smart guy?32 More like Felix

Unger33 African countries

on theMediterranean,e.g.

34 Mediation agcy.

35 Congeals36 Target practice

supply37 “... one giant __

for mankind”42 Cunning45 Washington

Monument, forone

49 Universal bloodtype, for short

50 Related to flying54 Had lunch in

55 Foot bones56 Letter carrier’s org.57 Leave

speechless58 Marine eagle60 Vegas event61 Kindergartner’s

reward63 Tiny bit65 Wanted-poster

letters66 Sailor’s pronoun67 Attila, notably

Monday’s Puzzle SolvedBy Melanie Miller 2/12/13


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Just play, have fun and enjoy the games! Best of luck!

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

A24 www.nelsonstar.com Friday, March 15, 2013 Nelson Star

WORK WITH USThompson Creek Metals, a growing diversified metals company, is building the Mount Milligan copper gold mine in north central BC. This new mine is scheduled to come into production in the second half of 2013 and the project team has recently surpassed 3.8 million hours without a lost time incident. If you are interested in joining a safety-first culture, we are currently looking for talented people to join our team in the following areas:Finance and Administration Manager - responsible for the accounting functions for the operation and have a month end reporting responsibility to the Denver head office. Must have their accounting designation and should have 5-10 years accounting experience at a high level and preferably mining or related heavy industry experience The position is an onsite position, 5X2 schedule 8 hours per day.(2) Senior Accountants - responsible for accounts payable, monthly reporting systems, preparation of monthly financial statements and coordination and preparation of year end audit files. Must have a minimum of (3) years and have or working towards their professional designations. Mill Maintenance General Foreman – In this position you will supervise a multi-shift operations department and partner with the metallurgy and operations departments to safely achieve ore throughput and metal extraction goals.Mill Operations Supervisor - responsible for the supervision of Mill Operations Technicians in a positive and productive manner.Health and Safety Superintendent - to proactively manage the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards and practices to achieve best practices for a secure, safe and healthy work environment.HR Generalist - reporting to the HR manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing expertise across employee relations, and remuneration and benefits, as well as supporting efforts to earn Mount Milligan a reputation as an employer of choice.

Detailed job descriptions and qualifications can be found atwww.mtmilligan.com All positions offer a competitive salary plus benefits

package in line with qualifications and experience. To be consideredfor our team, please send a cover letter and your resume to:

[email protected] We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected

for an interview will be contacted.

MOUNT MILLIGANTHOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)invites applications for the position of

Information Systems – Helpdesk Technician

School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is a looking for an energetic Information Systems - Helpdesk Technician to join our team. This challenging district position will provide support for district information systems.

School District #20 is a compact district nestled in interior BC. We enjoy a strong commitment to technology throughout our district. Our technical environment includes: over 1000 computers (both Windows and Macintosh); a fibre based wide area network connecting all our sites; and diverse software set.

Enjoy a very supportive environment, great quality of life and reasonable cost of living in the West Kootenays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Supports district and school-based staff with

technology issues and concerns2. Logs and tracks issues; routes issues to appropriate

team member3. Performs inventory on a variety of systems4. Creates and manages accounts in a variety of systems5. Installs, configures and troubleshoots current business

and education software6. Performs other related duties.

Deadline for applying is Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12:00 pm (Noon). For full detail including qualifications please refer to the Careers section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS

The City of Nelson is recruiting for student labourers to work primarily in the Operations Department. These positions are open to students who have completed 1 year of post secondary education and will be continuing full time studies in the fall. The positions require a valid class 5 driver’s license and successful completion of grade 12. For more information, please visit the “Info Centre” at www.nelson.ca. These CUPE positions offer $15.50/hour.

Resumes should be sent to:

Human Resources#101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC,V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail [email protected] ensure delivery by: March 29th 2013 at 4:30 pm.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

SUMMER STUDENTJUNIOR PLANNER

The City of Nelson Development Services and Sustainability Department has an opportunity for a Summer Student. Reporting to the Manager, this position will fulfill the role of a Junior Planner from May 1 through August of 2013. The Successful candidate will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program in a planning related discipline with further studies commencing in the fall of 2013.

Further information regarding this position can be found at www.nelson.ca under the employment opportunities section.

Applications can be submitted to:

Human ResourcesCity of Nelson#101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail [email protected]

Please ensure delivery by 4:30 pm on April 1, 2013We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration

will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We invite applications from all qualified persons.

It is with great sadness that the family of Juanita Dell (Dolly) Koehle announce her passing Friday March 8, 2013 at age 81.

Dolly was born on May 25, 1931, raised in Nelson 4th of 5 born to Elsie & Bill Smiley, married Fredrick (Fritz) Koehle Sept 2, 1949. Dolly & Fritz lived happily united in Nelson for 64 years in that time they raised 4 children. Aside from being a great mother/grandmother/great grandmother, Dolly had many passions that she pursued , dancing with her sisters Charleston & around the clock, square dancing, highland fling, line dancing, clogging never missed doing the bird dance at every wedding, she was a league bowler, long time golfer and downhill skier. From a young age Dolly had a gift for drawing which continued to grow into many beautiful oil paintings, she loved music singing, piano, organ, she would always light up and start moving with music.

Dolly will be forever remembered by her loving husband Fritz, children Wendy (Roger), Guy (Lorna), Karan (Doug), Jody (Vicki), grandchildren Michelle (Darren), Cheyenne (Joy), Scott, Nichole, Kristy, Kyle, Colton, Joscelyn, great grandchildren Greg, Beau, Kelbey, Tess & Kylan. She will also be remembered by her 2 surviving sisters Vi and Merla (Harold) and sister in-law Nina.

As per Dolly’s wishes there will be a small family celebration of her life in the family home at a later date. In lieu of flowers family and friends may make donation to the Mountain Lake Seniors Community, 908-11th Street, Nelson V1L 7A6. They took good care of Dolly for the last 4 months….Thank you all for the love and support.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Juanita Dell (Dolly) Koehle

Born: May 25, 1931Passed: March 8, 2013

JOB SUMMARY

The Board of Directors of Nelson Community Services Centre is seeking an Executive Director for our non-profit agency. The Executive Director is responsible for overall program management and staff accountability as well as community development and growth of the agency.

We are looking for a qualified professional who will be a leader for our team of 23 full and part time employees and 9 Board Members. This is a challenging and rewarding position with responsibility for a wide range of counselling, support and community programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Masters level education in social work or related field• A minimum of 3 years non-profit management experience.• Demonstrated experience and competence with financial

administration, human resource management in a unionized setting, contract management, program and fund development.

This is a full time position with salary commensurate with education and experience beginning July 2013.

To review a detailed job description, go to www.ncsc.kics.bc.ca. Further inquiries may be directed to Lena Horswill, retiring Executive Director, at 250-352-3504 Ext: 223

Submit resume and cover letter to:Attention: Julia Bennett Chair of Recruitment and Hiring Committee #201 – 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6

Or e-mail to: [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday, March 29th, 2013

CAREER OPPORTUNITYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative is seeking applications for the position of EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR.

EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR CANDIDATE PROFILEou are a creative visionary individual ho is familiar ith the non-pro t community services sector and is passionate

about its contribution to civil society. You are a facilitative leader who can inspire staff, contracted consultants, and Co-op members to contribute their talents to increasing the capacity and effectiveness of community services in the region. You have demonstrated e perience in nancial management, communicating with sector leaders, funders, and the public, working with a Boardof Directors, and connecting with jurisdictions beyond the local. You are collaborative in your approach and familiar with the values of co-operative association. You like to get out and about, look for opportunities, and make things happen.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree, ideally post-graduate level, in a relevant discipline(s);• Related professional certi cationsWORK EXPERIENCE

• inimum ve years e perience at the senior management level in the community services sector, ideally in several different settings

• Demonstrated e perience in effective nancial management of a comple organi ation• Demonstrated responsibility for key programs or organi ational units• Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors• Understanding and endorsing the principles on which a Co-operative is based• Experience working with a Co-operative or in other collaborative structuresFurther information is available at: www.thekoop.caFurther inquiries may be directed to: Judy Pollard, Board Chair, at 250-354-4028 or [email protected] email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to:

Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative,#304-625 Front Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 4B6

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Closing date: April 5, 2013

How might a culture-shift towards fully embracing death as a natural part of life, impact the following: Personal values and choices, social policies, approaches to education, bringing communities together to develop effective regional strategies. Where would you focus if you were asked to evolve more expansive ways of providing care in a rapidly aging world?

Kalein’s Executive Director will lead the development and growth of a unique centre where questions like these, and all aspects of what it means to “live fully at all stages of life including end-of-life,” are explored in a master-planned campus setting, featuring a Centre for Dialogue & Education fully integrated with a residential hospice care facility.

You will consult with the Board of Directors to fulfi ll Kalein’s unique vision and mission for this integrated campus. In addition to the management aspects of the position, you will oversee and be engaged with development of a variety of programming and funding initiatives, you will cultivate relationships with thought leaders and partners locally and globally, from a wide range of disciplines, you will lead Kalein’s evolution as a recognized centre of inquiry and care.

You will feel completely at home in a variety of environments, whether developing long term strategies, managing day-to-day operations, representing Kalein to the public and potential funders, negotiating cooperative partnerships and working side-by-side with volunteers. You will have compassionate empathy for the end-of-life experience.

You will be living in the city of Nelson, on the shores of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. Known internationally for its limitless outdoor recreation, lively cultural infl uences, and unique reputation as a place that attracts social “change makers,” Nelson offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking a dynamic, family-friendly, rural community change from the urban experience.

To Apply:Please send your resume with cover letter to [email protected] must be received by 5pm, March 28, 2013.All applications will receive a personal response.

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Arts & Entertainment

Homegrown opera wins international recognitionKHAOS, a new Canadian

opera composed by Nelson resident Don Macdonald, to a libretto written by playwright Nicola Harwood and pre-miered by Nelson Community Opera in March 2012, has re-ceived two international opera awards.

The Amy Ferguson Institute, the commissioners of KHAOS, recently learned their nomina-tion of KHAOS for inclusion in OPERA America’s showcase of new works at its Opera Confer-ence 2013 — an international gathering of hundreds of opera directors and professionals — had been accepted. Opera Con-ference 2013 will take place this year in Vancouver from May 7 to 11.

Selections from KHAOS will be performed as part of the conference’s New Works Sam-pler at Vancouver’s Playhouse Theatre on the evening of May 10. KHAOS is one of only four New Works Sampler operas to be showcased at Opera Confer-ence 2013.

Composer Don Macdonald also learned the Boston Metro Opera’s 2013 international composer’s competition had selected KHAOS for a special Director’s Choice Award.

According to the Boston Metro Opera website, works

such as KHAOS that win a Di-rector’s Choice Award will be performed as part of Boston Metro Opera’s regular 2013/14 or 2014/15 opera season.

“I am especially grateful and humbled by these awards,” said KHAOS composer, Don Macdonald. “Nicola and I are thrilled as it now seems our hope for wider exposure and an extended life for KHAOS is no longer just a dream.”

Nicola Harwood, the KHA-OS librettist, found the recogni-tion very moving, “I am very humbled to feel that our hard work is gaining recognition,” Harwood said.

“I know that Nelson and West Kootenay audiences responded very strongly to

KHAOS and it gave us great hope that the work had legs, but still, it’s tough to gauge the work based on the hometown crowd alone. These two nods are significant. I am very, very proud of Don and our team, including the original cast and the Amy Ferguson Institute who had the vision and guts to commission KHAOS.”

The Opera America selec-tion panel included: Michael Barrett, pianist, coach and as-sociate artistic director of the New York Festival of Song; Dorothy Byrne, mezzo-sopra-no; Mark Campbell, librettist; and Laura Kaminsky, composer

KHAOS to be Performed in Boston


KHAOS mezzo soprano Audrey Bissett as Demeter, bringing down fire and famine on humanity in her fury at the abduction of her daughter.

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Mrs. GenerosityMr. Nelson 2013 organizer Rosslyne Campen presents cheques to the Nelson Food Cupboard and KidSport Nelson. From left, Anna Kirkpatrick (Nelson Food Cupboard), Campen, Jennifer Lehmann (KidSport Nelson), Brent Holowaychuk (Finley’s Pub), Bill McDonnell (KidSport Nelson). Not pictured: Annie’s Boutique, which donated $126 to KidSport Nelson from their pink t-shirt sales.

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‘Significant nods’ for KHAOS creatorsContinued from Page 26and artistic director of Symphony Space.

Marty Horswill, chair of the Amy Ferguson Institute’s opera commission committee, noted that because Opera Conference 2013 is taking place in Canada, the May 10 new works show-case includes a whole group of new Canadian works supported by the Canadian Opera Cre-ation Fund and selected for this performance by Opera Canada.

“KHAOS is not included in this group of Ca-nadian operas but is instead included in the New Works Sampler of new international operas selected in New York by OPERA America’s own adjudication panel,” said Horswill.

“For this panel to have included another Canadian opera when so many were already featured in this year’s event speaks volumes, I believe, for the artistic merit the New York panel must have found in Don and Nicola’s new creation.”

KHAOS is a re-imagining of the ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone set in a con-temporary world of climate change and looming global catastrophe.

This re-telling of the Greek legend asks the question ‘What if civilization’s greed and unre-lenting drive for progress prevented Persephone from returning to Earth to console her grieving mother? Would Demeter’s grief and rage end life on earth as we know it?’”

KHAOS was commissioned by the Amy Ferguson Institute and its world premiere was mounted by the Institute’s production company, Nelson Community Opera, in March 2012 to rave reviews and sold-out houses.

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NATURE AT YOUR DOORSTEPA four Season paradise with recreation opportunities all around you, this stylish 2 bdrm, 2 bath home is sure to please the adventurer in you. This flat 1.9 acre property is just 15 minutes from Nelson, enjoy an array of outdoor activities no matter what the season then quench your thirst with a drink of water from your own artesian well.

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A PLACE TO GET GROUNDED Craving the simple life? Here is an opportunity to own what has always been a productive hobby farm that provided a healthy environment, nutritious food and a happy home. 2 ½ fertile acres in Slocan Park with a 3 bdrm home, barn, shop and sauna. Walk to shops, services and medical clinic. 25 min to town. Modestly priced at $259,900. See it today with Norm or Lev.

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If you don't know who Lucas Myers is, now is your chance

to find out.The local actor-playwright was

named Nelson's 2013 Cultural Ambas-sador and, as a way of saying thanks to the community that supported him, he's offering two free shows at the Capitol Theatre, tonight and next Fri-day.

"There're people in Nelson who've never seen one of my shows, and oth-ers who come out for every one of them — I'd be happy to see either come out for the free shows," Myers said.

On March 15, Myers will play Deck: How I Instigated then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Im-provement, which is about an obses-sive single father who moves with his teenage children to a small town and a free wheeling carpenter who helps him with some home improvements. This is the show that was banned from a Grand Forks high school for partial nu-dity — yes, you will get to see the ac-tor's bare bottom for a brief moment.

(That Grand Forks controversy resulted in the local arts group build-ing a new performance space in an old

movie theatre, so future performers can avoid arbitrary censorship from the school district.)

Then on March 22, Lucas will bring Hello Baby: An Instructional Lecture by a First Time, Semi-Competent Fa-ther to the stage, a show Lucas wrote when his first daughter was born. It features a handful of eccentric male characters examining their roles as fa-thers and memorable musical numbers like, "Making Love to Pregnant Woman is Easy as Pie."

Myers remounted the show last sum-mer for a theatre festival on Gabriola Island and hopes to get it into more festivals this year. But one thing Myers has been noticing at the trade shows where he goes to promote his work (most actors would send their agents

to those things, but Myers prefers to go himself... and also he doesn't have an agent) is that everyone wants to see a video of the show.

So, part of the purpose of these free shows is for the actor to finally get a good quality video recording of them, which can then be edited down to a short promotional video to help sell the shows.

"I thought, where better to make these videos than in my own home-town on the Capitol stage," Myers said. "It's something I should have done a long time ago."

See Deck on March 15 and Hello Baby on March 22 at the Capitol The-atre. Shows start at 8 p.m. both nights. There will be no reserved seating, so come early to get your spot.

Pam Sims exhibition at the libraryTaking inspiration from the Kootenays and infusing

her creations with a dose of symbolism and emotion, the paintings and shrine boxes of Slocan Valley artist Pam Sims shine with a particular luminosity. Sims’ work is currently on display at the Nelson Public Library.

Working primarily in oils, Sims grinds her own pig-ments and mixes her own glazes, then wields brush and aesthetic sensibility to capture the essence of the landscape in her paintings. She paints in a detailed and realistic style all her own.

She also makes nature shrines: shadow box wall sculptures constructed with wood, plaster and various paints. The shrine boxes offer an eye into the natural environment, viewed through ornate frames that re-semble church windows to mystical effect.

“I am interested in what is universal and beautiful in spiritual architecture,” Sims explains. “With these sculptures, I can bring a little of what is sacred to me in nature, inside my home.”

Embracing challenge, Sims pushes her skill and knowledge with each new painting, and has recently be-gun working with gold leaf application on egg tempera.

“It’s hard to do,” she says. “Gold leaf is difficult to cut with a sharp scalpel and yet easily tears with a soft brush. I love it.”

With each shrine or painting, the heart of nature shines through. “I make art that people want to live with,” she says.

The exhibition continues at the Library until the end of April.

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If you’ve ever wondered how you could be more productive while using the bath-room, Mary Marinangeli’s new exhibit of-fers some ideas.

Opening tonight at Our Glass, her new show Portraits of my Friends on the John is 17 drawings of people she knows with their pants down (or otherwise absent) in their bathroom. Many of her subjects are also reading, drinking or getting high while on the toilet. One guy is passed out naked, drink in hand, hugging the porcelain.

“I like the idea of taking something pri-vate, like using the bathroom, and making it public through my art,” Marinangeli ex-plains.

And lucky for her, lots of her friends were game to model for her bathroom portraits. Also, conveniently, many of her friends have roommates who could also be convinced to sit on the john for her.

She began this project by snapping quick reference photos of the models. Then took those back to her Nelson home-studio to start drawing.

Initially she planned to turn them into paintings, but ended up liking the simplic-ity of the ink on paper.

The Our Glass exhibit is all the original framed pages from her sketchbook, which will be for sale. Prints will also be avail-able.

“I’m also interested in doing commis-sioned work, if anyone wants a portrait of themselves on the john,” Marinangeli says.

She plans to keep growing this collec-tion of drawings with the idea of eventu-ally turning it into a book.

The opening reception for Portraits of my Friends on the John is Friday, March 15 at Our Glass Studio and Gallery (568 Ward Street) from 8 to 11 p.m. The artist has invited all her models to attend and encourages everyone to dress in Canadian tuxedos (denim on denim) or Salmo din-ner jackets (flannel shirts).

See more of Marinangeli work at mary-marinangeli.com.

Miss Kitten (Robin Kristopher) and Loo Loo (Lauren Christoffersen) have teamed up once again for their fourth Nelson fashion show. This year’s show, called Mi Vida Loca, will feature chola style. The event is this Saturday at the Royal beginning at 8 p.m. and will feature music by Ghostwhip and The Shyness of Strangers, as well as prizes for best dressed. Vurb caught up with the pair to find out about this year’s show. Here’s what they had to say…

…on chola styleLoo Loo: A chola is a perfect com-

bination of masculine and feminine with a kick-ass flair. Flannel shirts and baggy pants mixed with hoop earrings, gold jewelry and over the top dolled up makeup. Plus a couple of knuckle tats to make that punch to your face a little more painful. For my collection, I’m go-

ing for a 90s grunge chola with a pinch of glam. Rihanna was definitely my main muse.

Miss Kitten: Chola is a tough and pretty look. A strong woman who does not care what people think and can prob-ably kick your ass! Myself, I went for more of the glam side. My inspiration was from one of my favourite movies Desperately Seeking Susan. I took in-spiration from the movie and added a chola disco twist.

…on getting into fashionMK: I started selling vintage about five

years ago and it’s truly a passion. I have been a vintage lover since I can remem-ber. Always in a closet trying on clothes listening to Madonna and Boy George and doing runway shows for the old folks at my nannies home.

LL: I’ve been sewing and making my

own clothes since I was eight and I’ve always known that becoming a fashion designer and starting my own line was all I wanted to do. I love to use vintage fabrics and re-create old vintage items, it gives my pieces that one-of-a-kind unique feeling that I think everyone appreciates.

…on teaming up for this showLL: Our first fashion show together

was at the grand opening of the Factory on Baker. Robin brought a collection of vintage finds and myself with my final collection from fashion design school. Let’s just say, they looked amazing to-gether. And our legacy was born!

Personally, I feel like our collections have just gotten stronger over the years. In our first show I made dresses or romp-ers — simple once piece looks. This time I’ve made full three-piece outfits that layer and intertwine with each other, a

really cohesive look. I’m quite proud of what we’ve put together, it’s safe to say that this is our best show yet!

MK: We work well together and we love what we do! Any chance to do a show, we are up for it. I cannot wait for this show, it’s our fourth show and such a great accomplishment for the both of us.

Miss Kitten & Loo Loo present: Mi Vida Loca

Friends on the john

Wade Davis has made a career out of explor-ing ancient cultures and traditions, including the medicinal properties of indigenous plants around the world.

Raised in British Columbia, Davis is a licensed river guide. He has worked as a forestry techni-cian and a park ranger. His academic credentials include degrees in anthropology, biology and a PhD in ethnobotany from Harvard University.

Davis spent over three years living in the Ama-zon River basin, collecting plant specimens and studying them for their therapeutic values. He is currently an explorer in residence at the National Geographic Centre.

Davis has authored numerous books includ-ing, Sacred Headwaters: The Fight to Save the Stikine, Skeena and Nass Rivers. He is also an avid photographer and some of his works have recently been part of a display called: No Strang-ers: Ancient Wisdom in a modern world, at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles.

The Mir Lecture Series is pleased to present Wade Davis at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. There will be a special spoken word presentation by Will Klatte to open the event.

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The weekly open Stages all took place again last week, starting at the Royal on Wednesday, going to the Dam Inn on Thursday and the Bal-four Beach Inn on Friday. Each one was unique with various musicians playing at all of them.

At the Royal two students from the Selkirk Music Program — Lindsay and Ashaya — got the biggest, Wow! from the crowd. These ladies had some great vocals with harmony going on, backed up by Lindsay on the acoustic guitar. Drunk on D’Jango was also there giving a tight well-rehearsed performance. Rainbow, a familiar face at the open stage in Nelson, had a great set with Malik Mourah on drums and Jordan Bonin on the bass guitar. Mike Tompkins did a great job backing this ensemble on electric guitar.

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giving out some great flute breaks in his songs. Ron Butler and I got to do a set featuring the trumpet with the acoustic guitar.

Dan Perault and Rick Klassen were at the Bal-four Beach Inn. Dan manned the mandolin with Rick on the acoustic six string. They traded off singing songs and doing some great bluegrass-styled instrumentals. Dan Perault was long-time host with the Foggy Mountain Rangers at the Sunday afternoon jams at the Ymir Hotels a few years back. Grant Sutherland also fronted a set with Kevin Johnson on drums and Perault hold-ing down the bass lines.

I try to give everyone a chance to perform, some because performers go over better with the audience than others. As an Audience member I encourage you not to be to quick to judge the evening by one performance as the sets usually change every fifteen to twenty minutes. There is always something in the course of the evening that is quite enjoyable.

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I am honoured to feature one of my best friends, Lauren. If you know Lauren then you know she is just the sweetest girl in the world not to mention

she is a FABULOUS fashion designer. Lauren’s cloth-ing line Loo Loo is just outstanding. Her clothing is fun, flirty and always stylish. One of my favourite things about Loo Loo is you can mix and match with anything in your wardrobe which is a huge bonus in my book. Lauren is so beautiful and can make anything look good! Her outfit today is so cute. Leather jacket from Salvation Army, hoodie from Tribute. Lauren made her jean shorts, as well as studded her locally found bag from the IODE. Her J crew tights and Vans shoes... oooo la la Lauren you’re a babe. This weekend you can catch Lauren’s designs on the runway Satur-day night at the Royal. See you all there.

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Django Unchained is a lot of things. It’s a hell of a film to watch. It’s violent and exciting. It’s full of wonderful, exuberant performances. It’s gritty and running high on cinematic love. The music is perfect. It’s exploitation candy and ap-propriately sweet. It’s wonderfully crafted and brimming with Tarantino’s nerdy appreciation of trashy movies.

On one level it’s really quite fantastic.But... while I enjoyed watching it, I couldn’t

help but feel it lacked something and that it falls short of what the wonderful Inglorious Basterds accomplished.

It’s not that it’s a bad movie, at all. It isn’t. It’s a hell of a lot of fun. It’s what cinema needs once in a while. I already want to see it again because it thrilled the heck out of me. But I guess with Django, as opposed to Basterds, that’s all it was to me. I didn’t think it shattered expectations,

it didn’t fly in the face of modern film. It didn’t strike me as “important” (groan).

There is an argument to be made that Django tackles slavery in a more honest, brutal, realistic way than a film like Lincoln, my pick for best of the year, ever could. And that’s fair. I do believe in the power of exploitation cinema to reveal the dark corners of human existence. Django did accomplish that, and rather well too.

Perhaps I set my expectations too high. But for whatever reason Django Unchained was not the masterpiece I had prepared myself for. Full disclosure: I may end up loving it someday.

Django Unchained is playing at the Civic Theatre Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7:30, with a Saturday afternoon matinee at 1 p.m. For Kyle Well’s full review of Django Unchained, see tinyurl.com/cinefile.

Review: Django UnchainedNelson Civic Theatre Society has secured another recent release for its March

movie weekend. Django Unchained, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was re-leased last December. Our Cinefile film reviewer, Kyle Wells, wrote about the film when it first hit the silver screen. Here’s some of what he had to say…

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The reason? They wanted to be able to write when the idea was fresh, stop when they got stuck, and pick everything back up whenever they wanted. With no neigh-bours nearby, they could turn up it as loud as they wanted.

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Not to sound morbid, but I’ve been thinking a lot about my funeral lately — not that I’m going to leave the world any time soon (if I did, it would be by doing something bold and manly, like losing a fight to a grizzly bear), but it’s something that falls on everyone’s mind from time to time.

Who’s going to show up? Will that person that I have a huge crush on be there? Will they cry? Will ANYONE cry? Will there be enough sandwiches? Will there be too many sandwiches?

Unfortunately, our narcissism will never know because we’ll never witness our own funeral — unless it was staged... I call dibs on the movie rights to that one, assuming I’m the first one to come up with the plot.

The biggest question I ask myself about my funeral is what music would play? The soundtrack to The Big Chill? I don’t want people crying at my funeral. I want people to have a good time, to have a beer and share some nostalgic stories. I mean of course there’ll be some tears, but there should be more laughs. I want all the favourites to play and for funeral-goers to get caught up in a fury of dancing, to shake what their mothers gave ‘em and forget that somebody died. I truly believe it would help the grieving process.

These are the songs that would play at my funeral. Most are fun.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – “Only the Good Die Young” Well this was obvious! This would get a few laughs, some eye rolls and hopefully no tears. It’s also probably the best Billy Joel cover ever.

Eels – “Things the Grandchildren Should Know” A great tune about an old man looking back at his life. There’s a line that speaks to everyone “And

I had some regrets/But if I had to do it all again/Well, it’s something I’d like to do” — no matter what happens in your life, it’s still an experience.

The Beatles – “Revolution” Since the Beatles were basically my first musical love, it’s fitting I’d have them play during my funeral. Of course, I wouldn’t pick their obvious funeral song “In My Life,” because I’m original.

Against Me! – “Those Anarcho Punks are Mysterious” You know how you have that certain song that sums up your entire friendship with life-long high school pals? For some it’s Ace of Base but for me, it’s this tune. We’d cruise the streets of our hometown blasting this and always getting the lyrics wrong.

Jay Z (Featuring Mr. Hudson) – “Forever Young” Jay (I feel cooler if I nickname him “Jay”) took this Alphaville classic, added a beat and made another generation appreciate it. Of course the song’s all about reminiscing, but at the same time appreciating the present so “When the director yells ‘cut,’ I’ll be fine.” Jay, you speak to me.

Vampire Weekend – “Exit Music (for a film)” For a long time I’ve had this weird fascination to have my casket lowered with Radiohead’s “Exit Music” playing, but that would be super morbid. Luckily, Vampire Weekend have done a great cover that adds some fun to a rather bleak (but genius) song. So now the casket lowering is a party! — remember, this is MY funeral. Get your own.

I think the point I’m trying to make is that I only want people to have a good time at an otherwise unpleasant event. Another thing that would make a funeral awesome: A ball pit. You know, like the ones at McDonald’s in all their unsanitary glory? Do McDonald’s still have ball pits? How fun would that be?! Now, you’re coming.

Stash TraxAlex Cuba is back on the road with his Ruido En

El Sistema (“Static in the System”) launch tour. Conceived in Alex’s snow-covered sanctuary

of Smither’s, BC — 14 hours north of Vancouver and thousands of miles from both his native Cuba and the American Latin music hotbeds of L.A. and Miami — Ruido sees Alex continuing to build his made-in-Canada musical vision.

It’s a style of “world music” born out of Alex’s de-sire to rediscover the heart of Cuban music — by retrieving it out from under its layers of rhythmic complexity, simplifying its melodies and colouring it with shades of pop, rock, funk and soul.

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Our brewer will bore you to death with a textbook of details on how that may or may not be accurate. By adding more hops (a natural preservative) and cranking up the alcohol content you got beer that could be shipped far distances without going bad.

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A group of us here at the brewery sampled four IPA’s that include The Nel-son Brewing Company’s newest ale Full Nelson which is an Imperial IPA that clocks in at 8.2 per cent Alc/Vol. It’s a strong beer to be sure, but the fact that it’s so balanced is what surprises many.

It also has a much different � avour pro-� le than any of the others we tested. For example we all tasted fruity notes in the beer, mango, passion fruit and lots of citrus that are complimented by the hop character. It’s a totally different animal from every other IPA on the market and de� nitely worth a go. Available in 650 mls around BC as of April 15 and on tap now at Mikes Place in the Hume Hotel.

Next up we grabbed a Phillips’ Am-nesiac Double IPA, which boasts 8.5 per cent Alc/Vol. This is a big beer, hops, hops and more hops is what this beer is all about. It’s a one dimensional beer but we don’t mean that in a bad way. This beer is brewed with one goal in mind: To blow your ever-loving-hop-

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We felt we really couldn’t talk about IPA’s without bringing into the conver-sation a brewery that all craft brew-ers hold in high regard: Sierra Nevada from Chico California. We brought the Torpedo Extra IPA in for a taste. This bomb shell clocks in at 7.2 per cent Alc/Vol. After our � rst sip, one of us just straight up said, “super clean beer, I have a couple of these in my fridge at all times.”

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power, but spend a little time with it and get to know why this brewery continues to set a very high bar.

Lastly we sampled the Howe Sound Super Jupiter Grapefruit IPA. Of all the beers we tasted, this one comes in with the lowest alcohol content, a mere 6.8 per cent. It doesn’t really classify as a double IPA, but then again neither does Torpedo — 7.5 per cent and up is the generally agreed upon base for double IPAs. Still, we thought it would be worth a go. We agreed it was commendable that they brewed with real grapefruits, often simple � avourings will suf� ce for some breweries. Good healthy hop character, de� antly a well-made beer was the consensus. It is exactly what the label says, and you can’t always say that in this day and age.

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TheaTreNelson Cultural Ambassador Lucas Myers will have two free shows at the Capitol Theatre this month. On Friday, March 15, at 8 p.m. see DECK: How I Instigated then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement, the show that was banned at the high school in Grand Forks. Then on Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m. catch the hilarious perspective of a self involved man-child as he tries to negotiate the pregnancy and birth of his first child in HELLO BABY: An Instructional Lecture by a First Time, Semi-Competent Father. Both shows will be video recorded for promotional purposes.

LiTeraTureFormer long-time mayor of New Denver Gary Wright will reading from his memoir Unrepentant: The Story of an Era on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. The book chronicles his journey from exiled American to distinguished Canadian.

Lisa Norris will be signing copies of her first book, Dance of the Starfish, on Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gaia Rising (356 Baker Street). This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the author and talk about her work.

VisuaL arTPortraits of my Friends on the John debuts on Friday, March 15 at Ourglass Studio and Gallery (568 Ward Street). The humorous exhibition features the new illustrations by artist Mary Marinangeli. Please come out for an evening of creativity and laughter from 8 to 11 p.m. Learn more about the artist here: marymarinangeli.com.

Touchstones Nelson is currently showing Winlaw artist Graham Gilmore’s I Love You, In Theory exhibit in Gallery A. The exhibit includes Gilmore’s iconic text-based paintings on panel, canvas and paper, alongside sculptures.

Touchstones Nelson Members’ Show and Sale continues in Gallery B until April 7. This salon-style exhibition showcases the wide-ranging talent of the gallery’s members. Much of the work is also for sale.

FiLmNelson Civic Theatre is showing the 1964 film Fistful of Dollars, starring Clint

Eastwood and Sergio Leone, on Thurs-day, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., the western theme continues with Django Unchained. There will also be a Saturday afternoon matinee at 1 p.m.

Fliks will be screening Midnight's Children on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. The movie is Deepa Mehta's long awaited adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel by the same name. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth, available in advance at Otter Books.

musicMasta Ace, a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, brings his Son of Yvonne tour to Spiritbar on Friday, March 15. Doors at 10 p.m. MC Depth is opening the show. First 100 tickets are only $10 at the Hume Hotel front desk.

After Work Swing Party w/ Clinton Swanson and Friends at the Royal on Friday, March 15. Featured vocalists for the night will be the incredible Bessie Wapp. Doors at 6 p.m. No cover (donations for the band are appreciated). Don't forget your dancin' shoes.

The Fugitives are coming back to rock out in Nelson at the Royal on Friday, March 15. The Fugitives are a group of musicians, poets, and multi-instrumentalists from Vancouver. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m.

Calgary’s Freddy J & Robbie C bring their Colour Vision winter tour to Spiritbar on Saturday, March 16. Doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $5 before 11 p.m. and $10 after.

On Saturday, March 16 at noon until 3

p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens with gypsy music on accordion from Charles-Antoine Frandelion. Next up is Britta Wolfert, touring folk/pop singer songwriter from Ontario. Closing act is a member of The White Crows from Rossland, WreCreational Hillbilly with folk/funk.

MissKitten Vintage And LooLoo Fashion Show at the Royal on Saturday, March 16. Music by GHOSTWHIP and DJ set The Shyness Of Strangers. Prizes for best dressed. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $5.

The Royal presents Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on Sunday, March 17. Tickets are $20 available in advance at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts around 8 p.m.

Cosmic Palace will be playing their official showcase March 18 at the Shambhala Performance Hall (at Nelson Selkirk College, Tenth Street Campus) at 7 p.m. This talented group includes Louis Butterfield on lead vocals, Brandon Melanson on lead guitar, Quillan Hanley on bass guitar and Andrew McBain on drums. Admission by donation.

Carlos Del Junco returns to the Royal on Wednesday, March 20. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime approx. 8 p.m.

The Royal presents double Juno award-winning, Cuban-Canadian singer-song-writer, Alex Cuba on Thursday, March 21. Lint will open the show. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts around 8 p.m.

Spiritbar is thrilled to welcome The Born Ruffians along with Indie rockers The Elwins on Thursday, March 21. This is an early show, with doors at 8 p.m. and music starting around 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

Beats at BiBo presents DJ Braden Early on Friday, March 22. The night’s music will be recorded for a podcast. Reserve your table at BiBo (518 Hall Street) by calling 250-352-2744.

The Royal presents a night for shaking

it on the dancefloor with DJ Rhapsody, Propaganda Prophet and Marty's Mixtape on Friday, March 22. The event is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.

Kootenanny: An Evening of Unexpected Music will be held Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m. at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street). The night will include performances by Lisel Forst, Lucas Myers, Sydney Black, Michael Graham and many more. Tickets are a sliding scale of $10-$20 and are available at Ankors (101 Baker Street) and Enso (336 Baker Street), as well as at the door. This event is a fundraiser for Ankors.

Fractal Forest pre-party with A Skillz at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 23. Spiritbar will be transformed into a Fractal-like setting. The first 100 tickets are $20 at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Rann Berry and the One Hit Wonders play a re-scheduled show at the Capitol Theatre on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents vocalist Noemi Kiss and guitarist Rita Deane in a program bridging the centuries through the songs of love, Monday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral.

Canadian jazz/folk singer Belle Plaine will play a public house concert in Nelson on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Contact [email protected] for details.

aT The PubFinley's hosts Nelson's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Bash! Festivities are in order all weekend as we wind up for the big party on Sunday, March 17 — the day when everyone gets to be a little Irish. The party begins at 10:30 a.m. with a $12 all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Music, green beer, Guinness and Jameson's will be a-flowin’. An impressive line-up of bands starts at noon: The Foggy Mountain Rangers, Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band, Sunshine Drive and Rob Funk and the Pickled Livers.

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike’s Pub on Tuesdays, March 19 and 26. Lots of great prizes to be won. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m.

2013 Deconstructing

Dinner Film FestivalApril 4-6, 20133 Days, 3 Venues

* Oyster and Perogy Launch Party* Worldwide Premiere of Deconstructing Dinner

(wheat episode) * Nelson’s Civic Theatre’s first film fest! * Local Chocolate Maker Showcase

www.deconstructingdinner.com

621b Herridge Lane • 250.352.5592 www.bella� orastudio.com

Be l l a f l o r a h a p p i l y w e l c om e s Nad i n e o f t h e G re e n Po p py

t o t h e i r d e s i g n t e am !Ages: 11-13/14-16.

Choreographed routine, and basichip hop foot work.

$65.00. Harrop Hall. Contact Rosslyne at 551-1813 for more info.

Sponsored byThe Outlet District Kootenanny Society

Dance Workshop for Teens

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