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Finding a festive connection KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

F

or glass blower Chantal Legault-Elias, attending Christmas craft fairs is a festive way to connect with people.

“The thing about glass is that it’s always lively because it reflects light.”

Chantal Legault-Elias Crawford Bay Artisan

With musicians playing, surrounded by fellow artisans, the owner of BlownAway Glass was happily chatting with customers at the Kootenay Artisans Craft Faire held earlier this month at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

“Sometimes people just come to say hi. Of course, I need to make money.

That’s why I am there first and foremost, but why I choose to do fairs is for that connection,” she says.

“I feel extremely grateful. I have a lot of people loving my stuff. Even if they don’t buy it, they talk and they’re curious.”

Legault-Elias and her husband Timothy Elias have been working as glass blowers on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake for close to 15 years.

Their gift shop in Crawford Bay is busy in the

Blown Away Glass designer Chantal Legault-Elias merrily greeted shoppers at the Kootenay Artisan Craft Fair held at the Prestige Hotel earlier this month. Christmas décor aside, the festivities thrive on relating with people, she says.

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summer, as tourists come in droves to the otherwise sleepy community.

“We see tons of people from far away and a lot of people from home,” she says.

For the Quebec native Legault-Elias, the Christmas craft fair season isn’t about stocking up on product and travelling the circuit. Though some years she takes her work to the big cities, other years, she hasn’t done a single one.

This year, Blown Away Glass only appeared at local fairs, knowing it’s some-

times hard for her local patrons to get to her this time of year with weather and Christmas bustle keeping them close to home.

“A lot of people know my store and they’re so glad they don’t have to even think of doing the trip,” Legault-Elias says.

Christmas tree décor is about one-eighth of the Blown Away Glass line.

Alongside vases, jewelry and bowls, Legault-Elias’s Christmas ornaments are inspired by the traditional — simple, not ornate. She prefers classic design.

“Sometimes it’s just about the colour and sometimes it’s just about the pure form,” she says.

Of course, LegaultElias has glass ornaments hanging all over her home all year round. But the Christmas season is the perfect time for everyone to embrace decorating with glass.

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News Santa’s Helpers Comes From a Personal Place

Making Christmas that much more special KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

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t may have been 30 years ago, but some Christmas memories last a lifetime.

When Amanda Chirico was a little girl, someone in the community helped her family by bringing donations to their home during the holiday season. Her mom was a proud single parent with five young daughters.

“I didn’t know that we were poor as kids. I had no clue.

Mom was a very proud person,” said Chirico. “She asked, ‘who did this? Who did this?’

And the ladies who were walking in boxes of food and presents said, ‘just people who wanted you to have a good Christmas.’ And that was the first time I’d ever seen my mom cry.”

With the memory still alive in Chirico’s heart after many years, she decided it was time to give back.

“I thought if I remember that 30 years later, I need to do that for someone else,” she said.

And Santa’s Helpers was born. Five years ago, Chirico put out her request on Facebook hoping her friends; coworkers and neighbours would help her give one local family a better Christmas.

“I was quite overwhelmed by the response,” she said.

In Santa’s Helpers first year, they helped four families, not one. It’s grown ever since.

This year, 32 families are on the receiving end of generosity funneled through a Facebook page organized and maintained

by Chirico. More than 75 people participated.

Santa’s Helpers depends on the help of local schools that identify families who may not qualify for social assistance.

These folks are already flagged for help by other agencies, said Chirico.

“We specifically wanted to find those families who were trying to make it, but maybe falling through the cracks,” she said. “It’s incredible how many families there are.”

Schools who participated gave out ages and genders of attending students, but that’s it. Maintaining anonymity is important for Chirico.

Then, the call goes out and people are more than happy to support Santa’s Helpers thanking Chirico for organizing the effort. Along with positive feelings, gifts start piling up at her home and Annie’s Boutique.

“There is just an incredible support system of friends and acquaintances and people that just want to do it. Most of the

Santa’s Helpers founder Amanda Chirico’s living room is filled with presents going to needy families this Christmas. With the help of friends and strangers over 30 families received gifts and grocery cards — a tribute to help Chirico’s family received 30 years ago.

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“The only thing I want them to say if anyone asks is that this was from a group that wanted families to have a bit of a better Christmas this year,” she said, using the words she heard as a child.

For Chirico, playing Santa has grown into an experience requiring patience and understanding alongside the tremendous gratitude she feels.

“It’s overwhelming to be honest,” she said. “When I first wanted to do this it was simple — there were just a few families.”

The challenge of coordinating more and more donors with children means making many lists and checking them more than once. Santa has her elves as helpers, but ultimately it’s Chirico’s project. Driven to keep this going into its fifth year, she said it’s all about the heartwarming feeling she gets.

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Nelson Star

Former City Councillor Comes Before City Council

Car wash owner cries foul over water meter SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

The lone Nelson business owner on a water meter isn’t pleased about his rates doubling over three years.

Barrie Taylor, owner of the Nelson Car Wash, spoke out against the proposed rate increases at a council meeting last week. Though he’s the only carwash in town, he also runs a laundromat on the premise and said his business will no longer be competitive with the three other laundromats in town if he has to pay more for water.

“I’ll have no choice but to raise the cost of doing laundry if I have to pay more for water,” he said, pointing out that it’s mainly low income people who do their laundry at the carwash.

He asked the City to lower water rates in general, to be more in line with the rates charged in neighbouring communities, and to reduce the increase to metered rates in particular.

But city manager Kevin Cormack said comparing Nelson rates to neighbouring communities is unfair because our city is putting money into

Former city councillor Barrie Taylor says the fact he is the only private business in Nelson with a water meter is not fair.

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infrastructure costs that other communities haven’t begun to address.

“Nelson rates are higher than many

communities, but we’re spending $2 millionplus per year on infrastructure and other communities will have to do that eventually,”

Cormack said.

The proposed water rate increase for 2013 is six per cent for residential properties and non-metered busi-

nesses, while the four commercial/institutional properties with a water meter will see an additional increase of 20 cents per cubic meter of water added on top of that.

Nelson Car Wash is the only private business with a water meter. The other meters are at Selkirk College, Kootenay Lake Hospital and the Regional District of Central Kootenay building.

“I find it highly unfair to be lumped in with these tax payerfunded institutions,” said Taylor, a former city councillor in the mid-1990s.

The carwash had a water meter when Taylor purchased it in the early-70s. Until recently, he assumed that was how every business in town was charged for their water.

In fact, other businesses are charged based on the number of fixtures (sinks, toilets, washing machines, etc.) in the building.

But the City hopes to move more businesses onto water meters in the coming years.

“If in two or three years time we do have the commercial and industrial businesses coming onto metered rates, and if we applied the same metered rate

we’ve been using, we’d be drastically under charging,” councillor Paula Kiss explained.

She suggested that the City might consider charging Nelson Car Wash a fixture rate until more businesses are on meters.

“If we give you a special metered rate, people will accuse us of subsidizing your business and that’s a position we can’t find ourself in,” Kiss said.

Mayor John Dooley told Taylor he may want to build a well and use untreated water for the carwash, to avoid the increases in water rates over the long term.

“It might be a better investment for you,” he suggested.

But Taylor prefers the soft water that comes through the pipes in Nelson, because it means people can use less detergent to clean their cars and clothes.

Dooley committed to sitting down with Taylor in the New Year to further discuss his concerns and try to come up with a solution.

The third reading of a bylaw to adopt the proposed water rate increases will come to the January 14 regular council meeting.

A solid life lesson

Continued from Page 3 room and I cried,” she said. “I have all these wrapped presents in my living room and they’re just so lovely. And all these presents came from the hearts of strangers.”

Chirico has always been surrounded by love at Christmas time. She came from a big family and now has one of her own. Her children are 17, 15, 11 and nine-years-old.

“It’s chaotic, but lovely,” she said.

Chirico’s kids support her as she devotes much of her Christmas energy to Santa’s Helpers.

“They all know that our house is overflowing with gifts for a very short amount of time and not one of them belongs to them,” she said.

The charitable mom hopes her children always remember the giving spirit and donate to a cause when they’re grown.

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News

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Regional District of Central Kootenay

Blewett plebiscite ballots in the mail GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Ballots are being sent to Blewett residents as part of a plebiscite to determine if they want to be part of an official community plan being developed for their part of the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Area director Ramona Faust says the ballots are going out to 900 addresses in Blewett and along Highway 6 and should show up in mailboxes over the next week.

They ask: “Are you in favour of the revised community plan?”

They’re due back by the third week of January. Although non-binding, Faust has pledged to honour the majority will.

The community plan, intended to guide growth and development, has been particularly controversial in Blewett. About 80 people attended a public meeting in October on the plan, which would also cover Balfour, Harrop, Procter, and Queens Bay. Of 100 written comments, 64 opposed the plan.

Area E director Ramona Faust is putting the OCP to the people in the form of a plebiscite.

Others asked for changes.

“We have adopted almost all of the changes and suggestions, save for a couple of provincial land designations,” Faust said Thursday.

However, she said the revised package is too large to mail a copy to every homeowner — residents will have to go online to see it or stop by the RDCK office in Nelson.

Another public meeting is expected before the bylaw is considered for adoption in the rest of Faust’s area.

Saturn the next stop

Continued from Page 2 where it has that generous quality of shining outside of the object — the colour makes is aesthetically interesting,” she says.

Giving a handmade gift by a local artisan is what brings many to the abundance of fairs in our region. Legault-Elias loves being part of such a considerate shopping experience.

“People buy them for someone else for a present so there is that emotional tie to it — this, I love to hear. People buy angels and balls and this one is going to my grandchild and this one is going to my neighbour who feeds the cat. I am so much about connection and I hear a lot about it and I value that,” she says.

“It’s shiny. It’s pretty. But it’s also that little gift that you pass on with care to somebody.”

One might expect the owner of Blown Away Glass to have their own tree decorated as a showcase of their work. But Legault-Elias describes it as a bit more Charlie Brown than Martha Stewart.

“I have three kids who are getting big and all that handmade stuff from way back is on it. I have my

first ornaments and my husband’s first ornaments.

It’s not necessarily pretty with everything matching,” she says.

With four craft fairs under her belt this season, the artisan is happy to be back in her shop devoting energy to creating for fun.

“It’s shiny. It’s pretty.

But it’s also that little gift that you pass on with care to somebody.”

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“However great it is to connect, it’s so much energy. Not only producing but to be constantly relating,” she says. “I am happy to be just blowing bubbles for pleasure.”

As the Nelson Star contacted Legault-Elias, she was about to follow an inspiration — making an ornament that looks like the planet Saturn.

“I have no idea how to technically do it but that’s really fun — to come up with something quirky, working on it and then putting it on the tree when it’s finished.”

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Editorial

Small town Christmas

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ith Christmas Day a few minor details away from reality, now is the time to truly enjoy the season.

By the time you read this (though the date at the top says Boxing Day, we’re actually distributing this issue on Christmas Eve so carriers can enjoy the holiday), the lists should be tackled, the baking all finished and all the stresses leading up to December 25 tucked away. Now you need to sit back and appreciate the gentle moments of the holiday season.

Whether it’s Christmas Eve mass, a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with your wee ones or reconnecting with out-of-town family and friends in front of the fireplace, we hope the next couple of days are filled with wonderful holiday moments.

In this community we are clearly blessed with gifts beyond what lies underneath the spruce limbs in your living room. We look out for one another. Whether it’s through efforts like Santa’s Helpers (see story on Page 3), volunteering for a free community meal or helping your elderly neighbour shovel her walk, the 365-day comfort of small town life is all around us.

So from our Nelson Star offices in the downtown to all of your homes, may the next couple of days bring you much joy and happiness. Merry Christmas!

The Nelson Star will be closed on December 25 and December 26 for the Christmas break.

Regular office hours resume on December 27

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Uncommon Knowledge – Greg Nesteroff

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A Queens Bay Christmas

t didn’t get a lot of media attention when it was filmed last February, but a movie shot in Queens Bay and Nelson is now available on DVD. Christmas Miracle is about a group of strangers who take shelter in an abandoned church on Christmas Eve due to a road closure during a snowstorm.

Among them are a recently separated couple raising an autistic son; a pair of young newlyweds having their first fight; another couple too proud to discuss their financial problems; a former priest who lost his faith after a personal tragedy; and a would-be doctor turned truck driver due to dyslexia.

The movie has an allCanadian cast, including country crooner George Canyon, who performs a couple of songs.

Nelson stands in for Summit View, Washington and there are a few snowy shots of the corner of Ward and Baker streets, in which the KWC block is prominently featured.

There’s also a shot on the waterfront near the airport and scenes in Uphill.

But the bulk of the movie takes place inside St. Francis in the Woods, the Anglican church in Queens Bay built in 1915, and since 1994 used as a community hall.

As director Terry Ingram explains in an interview on the DVD extras, the church sold them on shooting in West Kootenay. It had to be isolated, and they couldn’t find anything in the Lower Mainland that fit the bill.

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Queens Bay’s St. Francis in the Woods (above) was the primary location for Christmas Miracle, (right) shot last February and now available on DVD.

The credits, which are almost impossible to read, thank the City of Nelson, Nelson fire and police departments, and the community of Queens Bay. It’s all good-natured, harmless, low-budget fun.

There are religious overtones throughout, but then it is a Christmas movie, set in a church.

It’s one of several such movies produced by American painter Thomas Kinkade, who claimed to be “America’s most-collected living artist,” and was known for tranquil, bucolic scenes. But they were at odds with his troubled personal life: since his death in April of a drug overdose, his ex-wife and girlfriend have been battling over his estate.

Kinkade painted an image of the Queens Bay church, which can be purchased in various sizes and forms at thomaskinkade.com.

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Cinematic resume

Other feature films shot in West Kootenay/Boundary, with their year of release and primary locations: Roxanne (1987) Nelson Housekeeping (1987) Nelson The Grocer’s Wife (1991) Trail Gold Diggers: Secret of Bear Mtn. (1995) Nelson The War Between Us (1995) New Denver Magic in the Water (1995) Kaslo Starlight (1996) Nelson Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) Greenwood Out Cold (2001) Salmo De Grot (The Cave) (2001) Nelson Miracle (2004) Rossland A Simple Curve (2005) New Denver Neverwas (2005) Nelson The Tall Man (2012) Salmo

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Letters to the Editor

ARE YOU PREPARED?

An ‘innovative’ take on Hamas Re: Randy Janzen letter “Not a black and white issue” of Friday, December 14.

It is interesting that in his letter, Mr. Janzen, chose not to sign off as the erstwhile colour commentator for Nelson End the Occupation, a pro-Hamas activist group.

He has every right to disagree with Mr. Kenney’s position, but it goes beyond the pale to take his comments out of context.

Mr. Kenney was not referring to Gazans in his remarks, but to the rulers of Gaza, the Hamas dictators.

It is a sorry state of affairs when we have the director of Selkirk College Mir Centre for Peace being an obfuscating apologist for the Hamas charter, which in fact does espouse violent anti-semitism to Jews and seeks the annihilation of Jews by any means necessary in the pursuit of their Jihad.

And we should thank Mr.

Kenney for not mincing his words when he referenced the connection of Hamas to their patrons, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and

“I wonder who are the moderate voices that Mr. Janzen emptily refers to.” their president Mr. Amadinajad. We can agree that to date he has not been successful in wiping the Jewish state off the map, but it hasn’t been for lack of trying. Mr. Janzen would have us believe that his mouth is louder than his words, which I guess works for his unofficial consular capacity.

Mr. Janzen continues his shadow attack on the federal government with his emotive spin on peace and non-violence. Unsurprisingly he alludes to three NGO’s

who freely publish one-sided and voluminous “exposes” on Israeli shortcomings. But who do not accord the other protagonists in this complex affair the same critical eye.

Credit goes to this government who sees through this sham.

And I wonder who are the moderate voices that Mr. Janzen emptily refers to. Is it a Hamas offshoot, a twin of Islamic Jihad? Will we have a declaration from our Mir leader or is this a feigning move to distract us from his unclear public agenda.

I empathize with Mr. Janzen. He is in a tough spot. He wants the facts on the ground to represent his take of the Middle East reality. Why else would he constantly befuddle himself on how to present bad as good. This last bit of editorial gymnastics is testament to his innovation.

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Who is really to blame The way council deals with for peace puzzle?

Re: Randy Janzen letter “Not a black and white issue” of Friday, December 14.

Aside from the pseudointellectual analysis of Jason Kenney and his position on the Israel – Gaza situation, Mr. Janzen’s letter tells us Canadians are “critical of violence as a means to solve political crises.” If so, why not criticize those who consistently scuttle peace agreements.

It is the Palestinians who have broken the peace treaties with hundreds of Iranian-supplied rocket attacks. Have we forgotten the suicide bombers proudly sent to disrupt the most democratically free nation in the Middle East. And how about the cheering in Gazan streets after 911.

Something else troubling about Randy Janzen’s

contribution is the cavalier dismissal of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s fanaticism.

Ahmadinejad represents the overt sentiments of many in his region, he has power and his country is still driving towards nuclear capability. Does anyone really think that Iran’s bellicose president wouldn’t carry out his insane genocidal threats if given the chance?

It’s easy to speak in platitudes referring to values, justice, etc. But, for decades I’ve watched the hopeful peace plans come and go only to see one side of this never-ending-story seemingly kill it every time! I don’t believe the Palestinians really want to live in peace with their Israelis. I sincerely hope they prove me wrong.

Paul Van Caeseele Nelson

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Water as a commodity that is bought and sold presents an ethical dilemma.

Canadians understand the importance of a universally accessible health system as something we value as a just society. No one wants to charge those who need our medical system more than others a user fee for their use of the system.

We understand that some things are essential to life. Water is one of these life sustaining elements and to use water as a generator of revenue is troublesome. Once water becomes a commodity it will be something that is sought after by those who offer money.

If irresponsible use of water is an issue, address that problem.

Nelson council must not look at water as a commodity that is accessible by those who are able to pay. It must remain equally accessible and available to all.

Regina Day Nelson

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Take a “CHILI” dip in the lake on New Year’s Day

Plunge into 2013 with the annual Polar Bear Dip! January 1, 2013 at Lakeside Park Hot Chili will be served by donation beginning at 11:30 am, followed by the dip in Kootenay Lake at 12 noon.

Pledge forms are available at www.klhf.org. Donations will be accepted at Lakeside Park during the event and at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

All funds raised at this event will Enhance and Support surgical services at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

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Calendar Dec 26th - Boxing Day w/Bryx, B-Ron & Erica Dee Dec 28th - Ryan Wells Free Show! w/ J Wolf & K McAlister Dec 29th - Kyprios & The Chaperones Dec 31st - New Year’s Eve with Hoola Hoop, DJ Soup & Lorne B Video Mapped Visuals Jan 19th - Love & Light Jan 24th - Zion I with Guests Jan 25th - Chili Tom & Kori K Whistler Jan 26th - JFB Feb 2nd - Sweatshop Union Feb 8th - Bobby C Sound TV A/V Set Feb 9th - Electro Swing Circus Feb 15th - Humans Feb 16th - Parker Feb 19th - Vinnie Paz & Ill Bill as Heavy Metal Kings Mar 2nd - Funkanomics

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Community Organizations Nelson Ultimate Frisbee has moved inside for the winter. Come join us on Monday nights at Soccer Quest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a light and a dark t-shirt, running shoes and water. Drop in fee is $12, to cover rental costs.

All levels of experience are welcome! Stay warm and get in shape chasing after a disc! Email nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail.com for info.

Community Christmas Eve Dinner at the Kootenay Christian Fellowship (Our Daily Bread) is on Monday, December 24 at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Donations accepted.

Karma Christmas yoga celebration led by some of Nelson’s most gifted yoga teachers — including Sat Kaur, Anie Boudreau, Anna Colin, Karuna Erickson, Laurie Madison, Maureen Jansman, Christine Oakely and others —on December 24, 25 and 26 at the Moving Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All classes are by donation and proceeds from each day will go to one of the following charities: Nelson Women’s Centre, Pura Vida Foundation and the EcoSociety Ascension Lutheran Church’s free dinner has moved with the congregation to Rosemont Elementary School while the church is prepared for demolition and reconstruction. All are welcome to join us for a free Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 25 at 6 p.m.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett Elementary School, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250352-5739.

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The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 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.

Start the New Year out with a cool dip in Kootenay Lake at the annual Polar Bear Dip on January 1, 11:30 a.m. at Lakeside Park. Chili will be served and donations will be accepted for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

The Nelson Lions club and 561 Osprey Squadron Air Cadets will be picking up Christmas trees within the City of Nelson on Saturday, January 5 for a suggested donation of $5 per tree. Leave your tree in front of your home by 9 a.m. Saturday. If you are not home, leave a note on the tree to let volunteers know where you left the donation. For more information contact 250-352-9771.

The Circle of Habondia Lending Society is having its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, January 12, 2 p.m. at Seniors’ Branch 51, 717 Vernon St. They need to organize a new Board of Directors in order to remain in existence. Otherwise Habondia will fold, after 15 years of helping West Kootenay women and their families toward financial independence. All women are welcome to come and offer your ideas and energy. There will be refreshments. For more information call Pegasis at 250-229-4223.

Try speed dating at Spirtbar on Friday, January 25 at 8 p.m. The registration fee is $25, with proceeds going to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. To register call Deb at 250-509-0273.

Workshops Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. Head down and learn something new you can implement in your life.

Every Friday, Community Threads 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 Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for more information.

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The Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the 1st Sunday of every month as a place for everyone to find their voice.

It is an informal pot luck gathering that includes personal, historical, and fictional stories from all backgrounds.

Adults are catered to, children are welcome. The next meeting is Sunday, January 6 at Self Design High, 402 Victoria Street (second floor, abouve the Legion).

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Fundraisers The Salvation Army Toy Tree is at Annie’s Boutique in Nelson now, until December 24. People are to come to Annie’s Boutique at 106-402 Baker Street where they will be directed to the toy tree at Chuckleberry Lane, operating next door. Annie’s hours during the Christmas week are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday with the exception of Friday, Dec. 21 when the store will be open until 7 p.m. On December 24, the store will be open until 3:30 p.m.

This year Kootenay Coop “adopted” Kalein Hospice Centre as the recipient of their Annual Xmas Giving Tree. When you drop into the Coop to shop, choose one of the unique decorative cards on the Giving Tree and take it to the till. Each card represents a $10, $25 or $50 donation to Kalein. The card is swiped at the till and at the end of the month, Coop sends 100 per cent of those donations to Kalein. Then you can send those lovely cards as gifts to friends and family in whose name you are making the donation.

Casting call Black Productions is seeking performers age 18-70 for its inaugural presentation, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret. We are looking for actors, singers and dancers, who don’t mind donning a pair of fishnets and speaking in a foreign accent, to come and audition on January 20 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or 21 (7 to 10 p.m.) at St John’s Lutheran Church (321 Silica St). Cast members must be 18 years of age or older. For details contact: nelsoncabaret2013@gmail. com or 250-354-0475 Send your event listings to reporter@nelsonstar.com.

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Entertainment listings

THEATRE

the world through pure intention, melodic synth lines, complex chord structure, intricate rhythms, and funky, chunky bass lines. Visit the Hume Hotel for ticket information. Doors open at 10 p.m.

A new play reading series kicks off on December 28 with a reading of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directed by Michael Graham, read by local actors Richard Rowberry, Jane Sinclair, Carly Brandel and Terran Orletsky. The reading will be at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay Street, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 per reading or $30 for a pass to see all three readings in the series.

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Allison Girvan on January 26, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Joining her on stage will be pianist Christoph Martens, upright bassist Mark Spielman and violinist Don Macdonald. Tickets $24 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, available at the theatre box office.

MUSIC

Finley’s Annual Boxing Day Bash.

Get there early, the party starts at noon.

Roof Daddy starts at 7 p.m. and top 40 DJ to follow after 10 p.m..

Spiritbar is the place to be on Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26. Both rooms will be in full swing with Erica Dee owning the back room and local DJ heroes B-Ron and Bryx holding down the main room. The show starts an hour early at 9 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.

The Royal's Boxing Day reunion is Wednesday, December 26 beginning at 8 p.m. Ryan Wells is back, as always, and will be joined by Mr. Smith Vs Dexter, Cedar and Sweet Pickle. Cover is $12.

Come out for a Vortex Holiday Celebration at The Royal on Thursday, December 27, with the Vortex Players, Juniper, Suplex and much more. Cover is $10 or $5 with a non-perishable food item for the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Come to The Royal on Friday, December 28 for an after work swing party with E.T. Atomic Swing Band.

This band features Kiyoshi Elkuf on the super sax, Bennett Karcz on big loud drums, Ian Metzger on chunky guitar and Jesse Lee on bouncy bass. Doors at 6 p.m. Free cover.

The Royal presents Motown VS Stax: an all vinyl battle featuring a solid lineup of DJ's on Friday, December 28 after 8 p.m.. The night will feature Rhapsody, Rabs, Craig Mullin, Rafferty Funksmith, Olive, and The Man In Havana.

Tickets are $5 at the door.

The Royal presents Electric Capricorn Birthday Bash featuring Joel West, Braden Early and Jorma on Saturday, December 29 after 9 p.m. Cover is $5.

AT THE PUB

Members and guests welcome.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night.

Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

Celebrate New Years Eve with dinner and dancing at the Salmo Legion Hall, featuring Esrevan, Funk and Hepnar.

Dinner, including roast beef and yorkshire pudding, will start at 7 p.m. and the dance will follow. Tickets at $20, reserve yours by calling Gwen at 250 357-9614 or Colleen at 250 357-2439.

Tickets for the dance only are $7 at the door.

Steal away with the hoodlums! Come to the Dam Inn on Friday nights for some of your favourite tunes, a seafood special and other fine eats and drinks.

Music by Pauline Lamb aka Molly Malone, Marvin Walker kickin’ the ol’ travellin’ case and Glen Martin of Tuques and Von Butcher fame on mandolin and the guitbox. Things get going at 8 p.m. Minors welcome.

Electric Wednesdays with Estevan at The Royal. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Starts 8:30 p.m.

Mondays at Finley’s: Football and battle of the hotels, bars and restaurants.

Vancouver-native Kyprios will be at Spiritbar on December 29 with a five piece band.

Kyprios and The Chaperones live in concert at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 29. This five piece hip hop band that includes horns, backup singers, drummer, bassist, guitarist and DJ to back Vancouver-native Kyprios, who was also a founding member of Sweatshop Union. Doors open at 10 p.m.

First 100 tickets are $10.

Spiritbar welcomes 2013 with a party in both rooms, with a rotation between DJ Hoola Hoop, Soup and Lorne B of Home Breakin’ Records. The party goes until 3 a.m. Tickets are on sale at the Hume Hotel for $20.

Ring in the New Year at Finleys, with Val Kilmer and The New Coke. Tickets are $15 in advance. You can also get a three course dinner that night for $35.

To reserve a table, call 250-551-9590.

There’s something for everyone at the Royal’s New Years Eve party. Starting off the night will be some old school R’n’B dance classics served up Bessie and The Back Eddies style. Next, Shred Kelly and their foot stompin’ stoke folk music will take us through the New Year.

Finishing off the evening will be DJs Rafferty Funksmith and Breakfluid as they take us until 4 a.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. The music starts around 6:30 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Nelson Branch #51 New Years Eve party featuring live music with That Girl and Earl.

Tickets $15 available at the Legion.

Rann Berry and the One Hit Wonders come the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, January 12. See the ultimate tribute to those wonderful and memorable songs that you forgot you love!

The show pays tribute to that magical time between the mid 60s to the mid 70s when bands and songwriters were free to express themselves, both musically and idealistically. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, available through the Capitol box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

The Love and Light tour stops at Spiritbar Saturday, January 19. Comprised of the musical talents of Matt Madonna and Ryan Anderson, Love and Light hails from the high desert region of the Reno/Tahoe Basin. Creating music that will touch your heart and elevate your soul, the duo’s primary focus is the uplifting of people across

Tuesdays at Finley’s: Live rock n’ roll and blues band come play with the band.

Wednesdays at Finley’s: Wine and wing night with karaoke dance party to follow.

Thursdays at Finley’s: Selkirk college student night with resident DJ and guest.

Fridays at Finley’s: After work and all request DJ to follow. Free cover.

Saturdays at Finley’s: All request DJ and free cover.

Sundays at Finley’s: Football with karaoke at 9 p.m.

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

Martha Wainwright is coming to the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, March 7. Tickets at $25 through the Capitol Threatre box office.

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Upgrades planned for Nelson rec complex

From our homes to yours, Merry Christmas. To all our readers, thanks for letting us into your homes twice a week. To show you all how much we care, we even wore funny seasonal head gear for this photo. The staff includes (clockwise from back left) Liz Simmons (circulation/production), Kirsten Hildebrand (reporter), Karen Bennett (operations manager), Sam Van Schie (Vurb editor/reporter), Cheryl Foote (office administrator), Bob Hall (editor) and Laura Gellaty (sales associate).

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is applying for federal grants to help pay for more than $250,000 worth of upgrades to the Nelson and District Community Complex.

If the application to Western Economic Diversification Canada is successful, it would cover half the tab of the projects. The other half would come out of the existing budget.

The work includes an $80,000 expansion to the fitness studio, $86,000 to replace the arena flooring, $60,000 to reroof the sec-

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tion above the fitness studio, and $30,000 to install an adjustable height handicapped bed and lift in the family change room.

“Those things need to happen,” rec commission chair Ramona Faust said.

“We have quite a lot of improvements and remedial work ahead of us — whatever we can find grant funds for to make the public experience better.”

The grant application was endorsed by the recreation commission in August, but through a clerical error only received regional district board approval this week.

The recreation complex opened in 2005.

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Sports

In his third year of NCAA hockey, Nelson’s Isaac MacLeod is one of the key members of the Boston College blueline as they attempt to repeat as national champions. photo courtesy Boston College

Special to the Nelson Star

Hold your commentary, please, because Nelson’s Isaac MacLeod isn’t interested in hearing about any comparisons between last year’s championship Boston College hockey team and this year’s club.

“This is a completely new team,” said MacLeod, a junior defenseman. “We’re trying to create something new.”

That may be the case, but the Eagles are once again ranked No. 1 in U.S. college hockey and stand alone atop the highly-competitive Hockey East Conference, which has won eight national titles in the past 20 years.

MacLeod has led BC through some of its toughest tests so far, including victories over top 10 opponents, Notre Dame and Dartmouth, plus winning two of three against arch-rival and top 10 ranked, Boston University (BU). A

year ago, Boston College lost two of three to BU, including a 5-0 drubbing on home ice. The two rivals are both located off Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of Boston and are separated by just five kilometers.

“His game has stepped up to new levels in all facets of play — offense, defense and special teams.”

Jerry York

Boston College Coach

“A lot of other teams talk about rivalries, but BU is our biggest rival,” MacLeod explained. “All of our games are really intense.”

Thanks to its two wins over the Terriers, Boston College currently has a two-point lead atop Hockey East.

But MacLeod can look to last year as guidance

on the importance of not getting too comfortable.

The Eagles sputtered in January a year ago, including surrendering 11 goals during a two-game sweep at Maine. “(Maine’s) the toughest place to play in college hockey,” MacLeod explained. “The fans are right on top of you. It’s hard to hear yourself think.”

Boston College will re-visit Maine this January and figure to leave with two wins as the Black Bears are last in Hockey East and are in rebuilding mode. The other big difference from a year ago?

Try the leadership role of the 6-foot-5inch, 214-pounder who shoots left. “[Isaac’s] shown an increased leadership role as he has matured as a person and as a player within our program,” said Boston College coach Jerry York, who Story continues on Page 13

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Brandon Sookro and Nolan Percival Off to Showcase

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Nelson Star Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Ice pair named all-stars

Fifteen-year-old Nolan Percival’s play so far this season has caught the eye of many. On Wednesday night the speedster suited up for the Nelson Junior Leafs for his first taste of Junior B regular season action. He will join teammate Brandon Soorko at the Midget all-star game. Bob Hall photo BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

A pair of Kootenay Midget Ice forwards will be part of the BC Major Midget all-star showcase next month in Langley.

Earlier this week, the league announced that Brandon Sookro and Nolan Percival will be in the mix when the best 15 to 17-year-old players in the province get together on January 18.

Continued from Page 12 has the most wins in the history of Division I U.S. college hockey. “[His] game has stepped up to new levels in all facets of play — offense, defense and special teams.”

Added MacLeod: “I’ve gotten quite a bit more ice time and they seem to have confidence in me now in four-onfour situations and on the penalty kill.”

York recruited MacLeod out of the British Columbia Hockey League where he posted 23 assists in 56 games for the Penticton Vees in 2009-10. The prior year, he led the Nelson Junior Leafs of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League to the regular season and playoff championships, posting six goals and 18 assists.

But MacLeod’s introduction to US college hockey was no picnic. For the first time in his career, he often was a healthy scratch from the lineup and also struggled with campus life, including academically.

“It was pretty stressful. I’d never been a healthy scratch before and that was an adjustment for me. I didn’t have that much success in hockey,” MacLeod explained.

“And my school work was demanding. BC is a long way from Nelson. I had to find my way.”

Fast-forward two years later and MacLeod has found his way alright, both on the ice and in the classroom where he boasts a 3.48 GPA (on a 4.0

Sookro is in his second year with the Ice and is the team’s captain. The South Slocan native and former Nelson Minor Hockey standout leads the Ice in scoring this season with 10 goals and eight assists.

Percival is in his rookie major midget season and the center has already made an impact. He has scored four goals and added five assists. The five-foot-seveninch speedster grew up in the Nelson Minor Hockey system. scale), majoring in economics and marketing. He is slated to graduate on time in the spring of 2014 where, as of now, he expects to return for his senior season. The NHL’s San Jose Sharks hold MacLeod’s rights, having drafted him in the fifth round of the 2010 Entry Draft.

“I think he has made the biggest improvement of all our players from last year to this year,” York said. “His compete level has improved and his strength continues to grow.”

MacLeod knows the rest of the season slate won’t be easy. Boston College will face currently No. 2 ranked New Hampshire twice in February and battle No. 4 Minnesota before the calendar even strikes 2013.

Boston College is also trying to become the first NCAA Division I college hockey team to repeat as champions since the University of Denver won back-to-back titles in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. If BC accomplishes the feat, it would be the first time an Eagles team has won consecutive crowns in the program’s storied history that includes five titles, including three in the previous five campaigns.

“It would be phenomenal,” MacLeod said. “Our focus here every year is to compete for a national championship.”

Joe Connor is a freelance sports writer. You can visit him online at www. mrsportstravel.com

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KIJHL Stats Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Nelson 33 24 7 1 1 50 Castlegar 34 21 7 5 1 48 Beaver Valley 34 21 11 1 1 44 Spokane 33 12 19 1 1 26 Grand Forks 35 5 28 0 2 12 Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Golden 34 20 11 1 2 43 Fernie 30 19 8 1 2 41 Kimberley 34 19 15 0 0 38 Columbia Val. 35 12 20 0 3 27 Creston Valley 33 11 18 0 4 26 W 21 20 18 15 8

L 11 12 14 16 22

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OTL P 1 43 0 41 2 38 2 32 2 18

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Sicamous 32 21 5 2 4 48 N. Okanagan 33 20 10 1 2 43 Revelstoke 32 16 12 3 1 36 Kamloops 36 13 17 2 4 32 Chase 35 7 24 3 1 18

UPCOMING GAMES

FRIDAY, December 21 Kimberley at Fernie Golden at Columbia Valley North Okanagan at Kamloops Penticton at Kelowna Osoyoos at Summerland SATURDAY, December 22 Fernie at Kimberley Summerland at Penticton Kelowna at Osoyoos FRIDAY, December 28 Spokane at Nelson, 7 p.m., NDCC Castlegar at Beaver Valley Creston Valley at Fernie SATURDAY, December 29 Nelson at Spokane Fernie at Kimberley Creston Valley at Golden Beaver Valley at Castlegar SUNDAY, December 30 Kimberley at Fernie MONDAY, December 31 Beaver Valley at Nelson, 2:30 p.m., NDCC North Okanagan at Chase Fernie at Creston Valley

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Position Colton Schell Forward Linden Horswill Forward Carson Willans Forward Jacob Boyczuk Forward Matthew Naka Forward Seth Schmidt Defence Aaron Dunlap Forward Bryce Nielsen Forward JJ Beitel Defence James Sorrey Forward Matt MacDonald Forward Dallon Stoddart Forward Greg Nickel Forward Dustin Reimer Forward Kevin Bow Defence Cole Arcuri Defence Blake Arcuri Defence Damin Devlin Defence Kyler Wilkinson Defence Cam Weir Defence

GP 33 33 32 30 32 31 32 24 30 27 30 14 31 31 29 21 16 24 25 24

G 20 8 11 12 7 6 11 11 3 5 7 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 0 1

KIJHL Leaders

PLAYER Team Colton Schell Nelson Jordan Salahor Kelowna C. Beauchemin Golden Brendan Burge Col. Valley

GP 32 31 34 27

G 20 17 25 24

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The Fishing Report - Kerry Reed

League Standings

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Princeton 33 Kelowna 33 Osoyoos 34 Summerland 33 Penticton 32

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Just the right temperature

ovember was another good month for big fish. Not as consistent as usual, but quality fish have prevailed. Our spring seemed to be a month late. Our summer showed up a month late. And maybe this is our fall/ winter season showing up a month late.

As predicted, the big fish have been coming in. But, we’re still waiting for the consistency.

November and December have always been my favourite fall months.

So far for December on our good days, we are catching between 10 to 15 fish. And the tougher days seem to bring in between three to six fish. The good news is we are catching quality fish.

Maybe not as many, but we always seem to get a big one each day.

It has been hit and miss. But one of our latest trips saw my group landing 13 fish one day. Mostly between eight and 15 lbs. That’s a good day.

We’ve also landed some big boys as of late. We landed a nice 21 lb male last week, and have had quite a few in the teens. I did also hear of a beautiful 25 lb rainbow that was caught in the South Arm, so you never know. That’s fishing.

Our water temperature is in the perfect range. These fish should be feeding on the surface heavily by now. Hopefully it will all break open in the next week or so.

What are they biting on?

Well, it’s been a mixed bag. Usually by now, the fish are all on the surface.

However, right now it seems that they are scattered throughout

the water column.

We have been catching a lot fish down deep still. From 75 ft to 140 ft seems to be pretty consistent.

My favourite lures have been the good old flasher/hoochie or some lyman plugs down deep.

There have also

been some good feeding frenzies on the surface. But they only seem to last a short period.

We have been lucky enough to know when they’re happening, and are prepared with the right gear.

Bucktail flies have been produc-

ing big fish when the bite is on. My favourites have been the common colors lately. The November special, the gray ghost, the bleeding gill. Magic numbers: 203, 210, 215, 228.

Both the regular flies and the skull patterns have been working.

Some guys are even pulling the Bill Normans already.

The water temperature is perfect, so the fishing should just get better and better. Tight lines...

Kerry Reed owns Reel Adventures Sportfishing in Nelson.

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In creating the Kootenay Times in june 2012, the challenge was to create a magazine that was different.

A magazine that gets you excited when you see it and makes you think every time you read it.

With our fifth issue, BEYOND TWENTYTWELVE, KOOTENAY TIMES’ is very proud to present an alternative overview of the Apocolyptical Prophesies of the future thinkers of our time along with a collection of artworks from the likes of LUKE BROWN, MUGWORT ARTEMESIA, PADMA SANCHUK, KODIMUS PRIME, BUCK D and of course local cartoonist, JOSH WAPP. ( aka the Wappster ) Along with a mesmerizing array of stimulating visuals, the writing inside the pages of the Kootenay Times is jambalayic in nature, which is to say that on one page you will find the mental machinations of future time and space from such luminaries as DRUNVALO MELCHIZADEK and TERRENCE MCKENNA while on another page you will find the history of coffee; the lameness of the tobacco warning scam; the redesign of the Canadian money according to the anarchists and even a big up to the “ cooks of nelson.” The one thing you won’t find within our pages is normalcy.

When the corporations take over the print industry and advertising becomes more important than content, intellectual swashbucklers like the team behind the Kootenay Times rely on our fan base to survive. Sadly we too will rely on advertising dollars to exist. Happily most of the advertisers in the Kootenay’s are alternative livers like us and are happy to be associated with the “ next wave .”

A huge thank you to Sijay James, Brian Bromley, Jemini Sky, Dustin East and Josh Hammerstien. and of course to all the advertisers who helped to finance the underground. The next issue will be the spring 2013 slated for delivery on March 21st. THE PEACE ISSUE. We would really love to hear from you… read the Kootenay Times online @ kootenaytimes.com… or pick up a copy with a Half Nelson at Kootenay Time Coffeeshop and Diner… come by this for schmoke and a pancake!

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Why is posture important in helping me look good and feel good?

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Posture goes beyond the old adage of your mother telling you to “sit up straight”. It relies on the mechanics of the skeleton of your body having optimal position for good function.

If you think of your body like a finely tuned machine, then how the joints move, hinge and rotate is very dependent on them moving from a proper starting point. When your body is out of alignment (you can think of it like your axle on your car being out of alignment) then there will be more wear and tear on cartilage, ligaments and surrounding tissue. The facial tissue, which connects the entire body from head to toe, can also be affected. This can create lines of pull creating tension or pain in a completely different area of the body.

For example, if you had trauma to your calf muscle, ie a strain or shortening of the muscle from wearing high heels, this can start to pull up the back of the leg into the hamstring muscle.

The line of pull may continue up into the lower back and could even end up creating tension in the neck.

The body should also be balanced in terms of the front and the back side. For example, most of the population this day and age have forward rounded shoulders due to much time spent sitting, driving, and working in a forward flexed position. This can lead to a lot of tightness in the chest where we most often do not feel pain.

Where we feel it is in the upper back where the shoulder blades are being pulled apart by the force from the front of the body. Some of us might get massaged (if we are lucky) between the shoulder blades with very temporary relief.

What our body really needs is to be released in the front chest area and strengthened in the upper back.

So how do I know what to do for my body, you say? The most accurate way to know which areas need to be released and which areas need to be strengthened is to get your own personal postural assessment by a certified practitioner.

Book your appointment today with Anna Topf and let me help ease your pain and find optimal function in your body.

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Looking For Tips in Blewett Incident

Police investigate dog shooting KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Police are asking for help amid concerns that someone may have shot at a dog on purpose in Blewett.

The incident took place on November 22 at about 3:30 p.m. at the 3500 block of Blewett Road.

The dog’s owner heard a gunshot and when their dog

returned home from that direction it had a wound on its back leg.

After taking the dog to the vet for treatment, it was determined the injury was from a .22 caliber firearm.

To date, RCMP have no further leads or information forthcoming and concern has them asking for the public’s help. This kind of activity is not condoned, says Cst. Bill Long

PROFESSIONALS Christine Pearson

Certified Personal Trainer / Wellness Coach Owner, Kutenai’s Finest

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How do I get and stay motivated?

Motivation is a personal thing. To get it there needs to be your own powerful “Why” - the Reason.

For many of our clients their ‘why’s’ are feelings of well-being, power, lightness and youthful nimbleness, all experienced when their body-minds are in good shape. They don’t like to be low energy, sluggish, weak and irritated so they do their best to prevent these states by staying active physically and mentally, resting and eating well and constantly challenging themselves.

The thing about fitness and wellness is you only need to resolve the motivation puzzle at the beginning when your body is just getting reintroduced to movement and proper treatment. On the average it takes from 6 to 15 month to develop habits to the degree where life cannot be imagined without them.

The below is the list of things to do to keep the fire of motivation stoked (partially borrowed from zenhabits.net/top-20-motivation-hacks-overview/) 1 Have powerful reasons. Write them down.

2 Always think positive. Squash all negative thoughts.

3 Just get started!

4 Make it a pleasure and pace yourself!

5 Rest well!

6 Eat well and drink plenty of H20!

7 Get a workout partner or goal buddy.

8 Create a friendly, mutually-supportive competition.

9 Give it time, be patient.

10 Break it into smaller, mini-goals.

11 Reward yourself. Often.

12 Find inspiration, on a daily basis.

13 Get a coach or take a class. Can save you tremendous amount of time and energy!

14 Become aware of your urges to quit, and be prepared for them.

15 Visualize your goal clearly, in great detail, on a daily basis, for at least 5-10 minutes 16 Keep a daily journal of your goal.

17 Make a big public commitment. Be fully committed.

Schedule your free consultation with us today to get the momentum going!

Henry Moscalenko Certified Personal Trainer/ Wellness Coach 250-509 0752 www.kutenaisfinest.com henry@kutenaisfinest.com

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of the Nelson RCMP. “Police are concerned that someone may have been shooting at the dog for no reason,” said Long. “Our concern is that someone was out and just randomly shooting.”

This is an isolated incident.

Information regarding this case can be reported to long at Nelson RCMP 250-352-2156 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Ask the Henry Moscalenko

Q A

It is Latin for: “Let the Buyer Beware” And perhaps somewhere way back there in your memory from High School Consumer Ed. Class, you may remember hearing this phrase.

This phrase is incredibly powerful when applied to the rather large investment of Real Property. In order for a Buyer to receive compensation from the Seller for a Latent Defect; the Buyer must prove that the Seller intentionally concealed it; therefore proving Fraud.

A “Latent Defect” is a fault in the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale.

There was such a case in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice back in 2010 (Matz v. Copley) where the Buyer claimed that the Seller had deliberately covered up a significant structural defect. There was moisture and mould discovered in the basement behind drywall.

There’s a little too much information about this case to write in this little column, however, the long and short of it was: The Seller was able to prove that the drywall existed when they had purchased the property, therefore there was no fraud. Even though the seller had replaced the drywall during the course of ownership in order to access some plumbing behind it that needed work. The judge felt they had a legitimate cause to remove and replace the drywall.

It was ruled that: “ A vendor of Real Property does not have an obligation to inform the purchaser about Latent Defects, so long as there is no fraudulent step taken to conceal a defect that would otherwise be visible.

Citation: Matz v. Copley, Can Lll-2010 ONSC 5565 Can Lll Richard Hayles, BA, JD Use all of your senses when looking at a property, pay attention to your nose. If you have suspicions about something, check it out.

I would even recommend taking a video of the inspection.

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What’s your word going to be?

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Well hopefully we all have had a great Solstice, survived the perceived Mayan apocalypse and had an enjoyable celebration with our loved ones, now New Year’s is just around the corner.

Are you one of those people who make resolutions at New Year’s? The most common ones are losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking, getting organised and spending more time with family. Do you state loud and proud the things that you are going to DO for the upcoming year? Are you willing to try something different?

I don’t do resolutions at New Year’s anymore, none, zip, zero, zilch. They don’t work, if anything they end up being a large stick you beat yourself with later on in the year when you have stopped “DO-ing” whatever it was that you had stated. Look at the gym for example. Watch how many people flood to the gym at the beginning of the year and how many keep it up after say, St. Paddy’s day.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not diminishing anyone who wants to make change, but how about we try a different way, are you open to it? When we make a resolution it is purely focused on “DO-ing”, not on the core state of “BE-ing”. In our culture we have been trained to the DO-HAVE-BE model. If I DO this, I will HAVE that and then I can BE happy. How about we flip it? Let’s work with the BE-DO-HAVE model.

So what I invite you to do is pick one word, possibly two, but one really allows focus. Find a word that resonates for you and will be your guide through the year, one you can use as your touchstone in all areas of your life; family, work, relationships, self. This encourages you to approach things from a BE place and then you take conscious action to DO. So get quiet for a few days and pick a word and hold it throughout the year. As my mentor Christine Kane says; Let’s say you are one of the many people who would normally choose “Get Organized.” You’re tired of the chaos. So, you think, “I need to get organized.

That should be my Resolution this year.”

You sit with your clutter. You spend a few days pondering words that will inspire you. You realize in an “Ah-Ha!” moment that you tend to cling to lots of things. You’re scared to let go. So you choose the word “Release” because it inspires you in a bigger way than “Get organized.”

So, every time you approach your clutter you remind yourself of that word. “Release” You start to let the clutter go. Eventually, you realize that you’re still holding on to lots more than just physical clutter.

You realize that you hold onto resentment at old relationships. “Release,” you remind yourself.

“Release” is your touchstone. It grows you throughout the year. It becomes your guiding force, not your harsh standard.

So what is your word this year?

Jenny Heston 1-250-509-1240

Marni Beninger Owner

Q

How Does Massage Provide Pain Management Benefits?

A

Say “massage” and it conjures up images of a 30- or 60-minute stress reliever, or indulgence and pampering at a spa.

Massage therapists know just how valuable the procedure can be in managing pain, whether it be chronic pain in your back, neck or somewhere else. As a massage therapist can tell you: An area of chronic pain has the muscles around it tighten up for protection from future trauma. Mobility is impeded and blood circulation is lessened. Getting those muscles to relax through massage therapy can have a huge impact on the pain generating from that area. By getting through that muscle tightness, you can see increased mobility and improved blood flow to the true source of the pain and begin to lessen that chronic pain you are experiencing.

Plus, the mental toll chronic pain takes can be exhausting. Surrounding sections tighten up when that area of the body has to move or brace for perceived trauma. Mental and emotional stress can increase the chronic pain you are feeling or cause the intense pain to remain long after that area has begun to heal.

Massage therapy works to reduce pain by stretching those affected muscles, which increases mobility and lessens the pain trigger points. We also increase blood flow to the affected area, heightening the healing process and putting your mind more at easy, knowing that the area is improving.

By manipulating the muscles and soft tissue in the painful area in a positive way, healing is able to reach 100 percent. With all healing mechanisms in that area firing on all cylinders, pain is reduced and healing is increased. It has been shown that hospitalized patients better manage chronic pain and have less anxiety when given regular massage therapy.

Regular massage treatment also provides the benefits of increased energy and a better night’s sleep, both of which play a vital role in your body’s fight to reduce pain and heal. With more energy and more restful nights, you can better tackle any prescribed physical therapy for the affected area and get back to a regular exercise program sooner. Your mental state also improves as you aren’t in constant pain and you feel positively about the healing process.

Deep massage techniques target the deep muscle knots and scar tissue that can cause chronic pain. In deep-tissue massage procedures, we use firm pressure on the muscles and tissues to get to areas of chronic pain.

With massage therapy on a regular basis, along with other treatments, such as chiropractic care and physical therapy, you can see a reduction in pain and increased mobility.

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Yvonne Doreen Feller 1918 2012 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Doreen (Billie) Feller on December 16, 2012. Billie was predeceased by her husband August Feller in 1983, daughter Sharon Brewer in 1989, daughter Betty Flewin in 1998 and grandson Randy Flewin.

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Billie was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 22, 1918, moved to Nelson, BC in 1943 and then Kamloops in 2005. She was a life member of the Women’s Institute, Royal Purple and Willow Haven Hospital Association in Nelson.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Front Counter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by David Copley of 51 Edgehill Cre. NW Calgary, Alberta, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for the purpose of Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land near Procter and containing .03 hectors more or less.

The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are Àle number 4405306 (lands). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@ gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC, until February 1, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp Search Search by File Number: 4405306 for more information. These applications will be available for viewing at the Service BC Center in Nelson, BC.

Front Counter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Jane and Mark Andreychuk of 2117 Hope Street SW Calgary, Alberta, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for the purpose of Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land near Nelson, BC and containing .03 hectares more or less.

The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are Àle number 4405308 (lands). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@ ŠMy Sudoku #97 vol gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC, until February 1, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp Search Search by File Number: 4405308 for more information. These applications will be available for viewing at the Service BC Center in Nelson, BC.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural resource Operations regional ofÀce Cranbrook.

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AIR OF EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE This attractive three-bedroom home features a covered verandah that wraps around the front, one side and back, bordered by decorative wood columns and railings that lend an air of Edwardian elegance.

The front door, surrounded by narrow glass panels, features a central oval window. To the right of the double-height foyer, through an archway, is the great room, separated from the dining room by another archway. Both rooms enjoy generous windows.

The great room includes a gas fireplace, set into a corner to save space. The dining room’s french doors open out to the verandah, offering a perfect spot for al fresco dining. Another doorway, close to the kitchen, also leads to the verandah and a step down to the back garden.

The kitchen is divided from the dining area by a large prep island, providing extra counter space as well as storage below. Natural light will flood through the window over the double sink. A walk-in pantry occupies space beneath the stairway to the second floor.

Tucked into space behind the double garage are a two-piece powder room and the laundry room, as well as space for the furnace and water heater and a work-bench. The laundry room contains a closet for family gear, and handy coat hooks are installed on a nearby wall. Thanks to the doorway from the laundry room that leads to the back garden, this room can double as a mud room.

Another doorway opens into the garage.

Also on the main floor is a den, ideally located for use as a home office, and a coat closet.

Upstairs, the master suite overlooks the front garden and features its own covered balcony at one side, the ideal spot for morning coffee when the weather is pleasant. With plenty of windows, the master suite also includes a half wall, 42 inches high, that overlooks the foyer below.

A walk-in closet will provide plenty of space for clothing and accessories. The ensuite includes a soaker tub with a tiled surround, as well as a shower stall and double sinks.

The two secondary bedrooms share a three-piece bathroom. The linen cupboard is adjacent. On the stair landing is a computer desk. Ceilings are nine feet high throughout.

Exterior finishes include horizontal wood siding and hexagonal wooden shingles in the gables, as well as painted trim.

The home measures 63 feet, six inches wide and 44 feet deep, for a total of 2,049 square feet.

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City crews are still cleaning up after the major dump of snow hitting the Kootenays this week. No doubt, records were set.

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As of Friday morning, 2012 goes down in the books as the wettest year on record.

“We had enough precipitation in the last 24 hours that we have surpassed the previous record,” Ron Lakeman told the Star Friday morning.

Lakeman is a weatherman who studies data collected out of the Castlegar airport where record keeping began in 1966.

December’s precipitation is still running around average with 88 mm falling so far this month. The norm is 92 mm.

This year, there were several other wetter months that filled the gauge.

“March, June, July, October and November were all very wet months so all we needed was about a normal amount in the month of December to make 2012 the year with the greatest amount of precipitation,” Lakeman said.

After the major dump of snow hitting the Kootenays this week, there was a record set for December.

For the 24-hour period ending Thursday morning, Castlegar set a record for snowfall with 34 cm of the white stuff accumulating.

It did snow less in Castlegar on Wednesday but the system hit more universally that night and through the day Thursday.

“Regardless, it was a significant amount,” said Lakeman.

The snow that fell Wednesday into the evening was fluffy, low-density or “champagne powder,” said Lakeman who described the buildup.

“Dendrite snow stacks less efficiently in comparison to a really fine snowflake so they tend to stack up and you can get a large accumulation as an amount building up with very little water content,” he said.

Thursday’s snow was denser with more water content.

In the days leading up to Christmas, the wet stuff will keep falling, said Lakeman. There won’t be the significant dump that hit the Kootenays this week, rather smaller systems giving this region a mix of rain and snow as the temperature hovers around 0 degrees.

“A white Christmas is in the cards,” joked Lakeman who’s had a couple very busy days watching the weather.

He did get a chance to enjoy the snow Thursday evening, home from work, snow blowing done, he took a run or two down the toboggan hill with his kids.

THINK LOCAL FIRST LIVE. SHOP. PLAY NELSON AND AREA What three businesses would you miss if they disappeared from Nelson?

Has it been a while since you shopped there?

Stop in….say hello…and pick something up. Make an ongoing commitment to spend at least $60 in your favorite stores. It’s pretty simple…. It’s your purchases that keep those businesses around When you think local first it allows your money to go full circle, right here at home… 360 degrees right back into our community.

Spend it out of market on line or over the line…..and NOTHING comes home.

Think local first. If we all made a commitment to spend more money locally….image the impact it could have on our economy…more jobs…more payroll…more local businesses… which really means a stronger tax base…that helps pay for public services for your family.

Pick 3 ….Spend $60…your money goes full circle back into our community.

With all the great shops and restaurants in Nelson and area… why stop at 3????

Remember to Think Local First

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Other individuals, too numerous to mention, have also been vital cogs in getting books in the hands of these kids.

Donations small and large are always welcome and anyone wishing to make a donation should contact Olindo at 250354-1922. Tax receipts Olindo Chiocca founder of Books for Kids initiative thankfully accepts a are available for dona- generous $400 donation from Cherese Guille of the Nelson and District tions of $20 or more.

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