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Sports mural proposed for Civic SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

The vast white exterior walls of Civic Centre Arena could soon provide the canvas for a huge sportstheme mural commissioned by the Nelson and District Sports Council.

The sports council will accept applications from artists interested in undertaking the project until the end of January. The best applicants will be short listed and asked to provide a conceptual sketch of what they would put on the wall.

Because the Civic Centre is a city-owned building, council will have the final say on the mural design.

The goal is to have an artist ready to start work on

the mural, and grant funding in place, by June 2014.

Sports council executive director Kim Palfenier said the mural could be painted directly on the wall or could be a graphic design printed on a building wrap.

“We’ll wait and see what the artists come up with in their expressions of interest,” Palfenier said, noting that because the format is yet to be determined there isn’t a budget attached to the project yet.

She suggested it could cost upwards of $100,000 for the entire project, which would likely be undertaken in phases starting with the west wall, facing Hall Street, and continuing around the north side, facing the Nelson and District Community Complex parking lot.

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Rotary Daybreak is on board to help fundraise for any portion of the project that can’t be covered by grants.

Palfenier said the building is an ideal location.

“It would tie in nicely with the Hall Street corridor improvements by really brightening up that building and making [the mural] an attraction that people will want to stop and look at when they’re walking up that way,” she said. “People working out at the gym would see it out the window... It’s a highly visible location.”

Artists interested in creating the mural should review the Request for Expressions of Interest document at nelsonsports.ca/downloads/ or call Palfenier at 250-352-3989.

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News City can soon bring faster internet to businesses

Fibre optic cables available Sam Van Schie Nelson Star Reporter

The fibre optic cables that have brought faster broadband internet to city buildings will soon be available for Nelson businesses to link into.

Nelson council has approved extending the city’s fibre service to private businesses as a revenue generating opportunity.

Connection fees and rental rates were written into bylaws at a special meeting in late October, but the city hasn’t started advertising this new service.

According to city manager Kevin Cormack there’re details that still need to be worked out. For example, there needs to be internet service providers interested in offering the broadband service on the fibre network — the city will only be providing the fibre not the actual internet connection.

Ideally local internet companies like Columbia Wireless and Net Idea will come on board to provide the internet through the fibre, Cormack explained.

“They’ll be able to have their equipment set up at our co-location facility, in our building here at 310 Ward Street, where

Nelson council has approved extending the city’s fibre service to private businesses as a revenue generating opportunity.

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all the fibre lines connect to,” Cormack said, noting the internet companies will pay a one-time fee ($250) and a monthly rental rate ($500 to $800, depending on the amount of space they need) to operate out of city hall.

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ers don’t own their own cables — they rent them from a company like Shaw or Telus.

The city is suggesting that companies could rent from them instead.

Next, businesses will sign up to have a fibre line come into their establishment.

Again, the city will charge a one-time fee ($750+) and a monthly rental rate ($150 for a 100 Mbps connection or $300 for 1,000 Mbps).

The end result is an extremely fast internet connection, about 10 times faster than most high-speed plans can offer. For local technology companies that do most of their work online, it’s a dream come true.

Kormack said he’s already heard from about 10 businesses interested in joining the fibre network, despite the city trying to keep it fairly low profile until all the pieces are in place.

“We need to take it step by step to make sure it’s successful,” Kormack said, noting the city will let the public know when it’s ready to start offering the service.

“It’s an exciting opportunity… We’re looking forward to getting it out there.”

There’s a new sheriff in town Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

A Nelson resident is one of 12 new deputy sheriffs joining the BC Sheriff Services after completing training this fall.

Dave Zarikoff is a newly graduated sheriff who completed 16 weeks of training at the Justice Institute of BC in New Westminster giving him the necessary skills to perform a public safety and statutory role at the Nelson Courthouse.

“I’ve had a lifelong ambition to be in law enforcement,” Zarikoff said.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton commended Zarikoff and his new colleagues for their commitment to learning.

“And I’d like to congratulate them as they begin what I’m sure will be exciting and rewarding careers in BC Sheriff Services,” she said. “Not only is recruiting new sheriffs an important part of improving the safety and security of our courtrooms, it’s also an important part of our justice reform initiative, as it improves the efficiency and effectiveness of court operations.”

Zarikoff is born and raised in Nelson. Many may know him from his involvement in Nelson Minor Hockey and Nelson Minor Baseball. In his previous career, the 47-year-old worked in auto parts at many shops around town, notably Nelson Toyota.

With the addition of the 12 newly graduated sheriffs from diverse backgrounds, there are approximately 500 full-time equivalent sheriffs working in 45 courthouses and 44 circuit courts in communities throughout the province.

“I am looking forward to

working with a great group of people,” Zarikoff said. “And what I really look forward to is doing something that’s always been real passion of mine.”

Deputy sheriffs provide prisoner escorts between courthouses, correctional centres and police lock-up facilities; courthouse and courtroom security, management of the courthouse lock-up facilities and jury management.

They also provide protection services to the government as well as threat assessment to ministries.

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As he was acclaimed last Thursday to a fourth consecutive term as Regional District of Central Kootenay chair, John Kettle wished for a year without disasters.

“We need a break,” Kettle said, pointing to this year’s Lemon Creek fuel spill and last year’s deadly landslide at Johnsons Landing. “That set us back. We need to catch up on policies and procedures — everything we’ve put on hold. Finally we’re going to get some normal time for our staff and senior managers.”

Kettle, who represents ruJohn Kettle was acclaimed last week as the chair of the Regional District ral Creston, was first elected in File photo 2002 and has been chair since of Central Kootenay.

2010. The board decides on the position each December, and Kettle thanked his fellow directors for their vote of confidence.

“I really appreciate it. It is a hard job,” he said. “This is a pretty good board. These are very bright people. But you have to manage the regional district’s business so everyone’s going in the same direction.

That’s what I try to do. Some days it’s harder than others.”

Meanwhile, Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff was elected vice-chair over incumbent Hillary Elliott of Slocan. The vote was a tie, so the winner was chosen by drawing a name out of a box.

Proposal to regulate pyrotechnics has been shelved

Fireworks motion fizzles

GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A proposal to look at regulating fireworks around the outlet of Kootenay Lake has been shelved.

Last February, regional district director Ramona Faust introduced a motion directing staff to find out where responsibility lied for fining people who set off fireworks in forest fire season and to study the safety risk posed to Balfour, Harrop, and Procter residents. Staff were also asked to investigate how much a permitting and control

service would cost.

However, no action was taken and this week the motion was purged from the books. Faust said she isn’t likely to reintroduce it unless there’s a groundswell of community support.

“If citizens are interested in a fireworks bylaw, they need to generate a petition and a substantial number would need to respond in favour for us to consider a bylaw,” she said. “Unless someone leads the petition, I won’t bring it back to the table.”

Faust said a “vigorous discussion” on a community email list

in September suggested residents were about evenly split on the idea of a bylaw or some type of control over fireworks.

“It’s very hotly contested,” she said, adding that while noise is the most common complaint, the bigger concern is over fireworks being set off during a fire ban.

One neighbouring regional district — Columbia Shuswap — has a fireworks bylaw in three electoral areas that bans their use without a permit and limits them to celebrations such as Canada Day, New

Year’s, and Halloween.

A Balfour merchant who sells fireworks told the Star early this year it was much ado about nothing, whereas Faust called it “an incredible problem.”

This week Faust said the issue hasn’t gone away. Although she isn’t sure why nothing happened with her motion, she admitted it’s difficult to manage fireworks in a rural area, given that bear bangers, gunshots, and other things can sometimes create the same amount of noise.

May your holiday serve up a most satisfying combination of good cheer, good times and good friends. For all the good times we’ve shared with you, we offer you our heartiest thanks!

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Nelson Tech Club (NTC) hosted its annual Robo Games Saturday afternoon at Selkirk College’s Mary Hall.

About 60 people were on hand getting techie as 19 entrants in the robot showdown competed for prizes.

With names like Seeker, Event Horizon, Terminators and the Tricky Twin Bots, creations were the culmination of NTC weekly meetings and some extra evening work.

“This is basically a show and tell of what they’ve been able to build over six weeks of our Hackerspaces,” said club president Brad Pommen. “Anywhere their imagination leads them, we can support what they want to build.”

NTC is an inclusive club started by Pommen in 2010. It focuses on computers, programming, electronics and robotics — all under the umbrella of technology.

Since its inception, NTC has grown exponentially as more people are turned on to the fun that can be had.

“About 40 per cent of the people here have never been to a Hackerspace,” said Pommen looking around the crowded room at the event on Saturday. “About half will show up to next week’s meeting.”

Dion Jonkheid is an 11-year-old Trafalgar student who loves attending the weekly Hackerspaces held by the club. His robot ‘Tank’ was inspired by Lego and was fun to build, he said.

“Lego is pretty much what I like best of all my toys,” he said.

Dion’s mother, Jackie is pleased with her son’s NTC involvement as it furthers an interest and talent he’s always had.

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In the midst of Christmas mayhem, take a moment to tend to your health while benefitting others.

Karma Christmas is a yoga class hosted by Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness at the Moving Centre on December 24, 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

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Dion Jonkheid, an 11-year-old Trafalgar student, works on his robot Tank.

“He’s always experimented at home, even as a small child,” she said. “He really likes all practical stuff and has a great imagination.”

Even as the robots went head to head in the finale — Robot Battles, the participants cheered each other on.

“There’s a lot of good humour in it,” said Jackie.

Throughout the day, robots were judged based on how they handled an obstacle course, their programming and logic, design and assembly, creativity and problem

the immune system helping to keep you healthy,” said Mountain Waters Spa owner Marni Beninger.

Coming out of Karma Yoga Weeks held three times a year, Karma Christmas brings several gifted yoga teachers together in one space to share their skills.

Teaching this year are Anie Boudreau, Trisha Wilson, Christine Oakley, Drea Phoenix, Roxoliana Prus, and Jennifer Steed. Sat Kaur has graciously donated the Moving Centre.

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solving and just plain awesomeness. Yes, that was a category.

First place design came with the name Dragon Shredders and was created by Gavin Dean and Henry Craven-Shreenan.

Second place went to the youngest participant Emily Stass who named her robot Robo Emily.

Nelson Tech Club holds Hackerspaces every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus.

Beninger said giving back to the community is important, especially at this time of year. Those attending this special Christmas yoga event will become part of a greater purpose — funds go toward several charities.

“It is a time of year when family and friends come together and celebrate and share gifts and love with each other and we extend this feeling at Karma Christmas,” said Beninger. “By supporting these three lo-

cal charities, you get to help those less fortunate and have a great time with your family and friends.”

Charities benefitting from Karma Christmas include the Pura Vida Foundation, Nelson Women’s Centre and The Nelson and District Hospice Society. Last year $1500 was raised allowing a donation of $500 to each charity.

Classes are open to anyone, including families and young children, and are by donation.

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Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

You’ve got mail A recent decision by Canada Post to phase out its home delivery service in favour of community mail boxes has some groups up in arms and even shocked by the announcement.

But when you step back and look at the situation on the whole, the writing has been on the wall for years.

Statistics have shown that the standard mail process (now unflatteringly nicknamed snail mail) has been rapidly declining.

The art of the written word has been quickly replaced by the typed word.

In the Internet age, people have the opportunity to communicate with each other all over the world, without having to place their messages in envelopes and sending them off.

Email, Facebook and Twitter have made the “personal letter” all but obsolete.

And more and more utility companies, credit cards or other billing agencies are turning to email invoices and bills, rather than leaving a messy and expensive paper trail.

It is more efficient, less costly and even environmentally friendly.

However, Canada Post’s announcement still seems a little extreme considering the other options available.

Rather than completely ending its home delivery system, which caters to about five million homes at this point, a reduction in delivery would seem like a better first step.

Why not deliver the mail three times a week, then eventually downgrade to once a week.

That way seniors, or others who have difficulty moving, could still receive their mail at home without the stress or inconvenience of arranging transportation to the proposed community mailboxes.

That would also ensure that the people receive their mail at least once a week. The community mail box may sound like a good idea, but if some people avoid going there, or just can’t get there, then what could be their only line of communication is being cut.

Surprising as it may seem, not everyone is web savvy, or has the funds to afford a computer. Of course, with another increase in the cost of stamps, they will soon be unaffordable as well.

BC Views — Tom Fletcher

Premier looks back on 2013

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fter a whirlwind year that started project is going to use a lot of natural gas, with a come-from-behind election especially in the early years. Will BC’s win, Premier Christy Clark sat greenhouse gas reduction targets (20 per down with me for the traditional year-end cent reduction by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050) interview in her Victoria office. have to be changed?

Here are excerpts from that discussion.

PCC: I don’t have a clear answer on that A longer version with video can be found yet. We are working with the companies on under the Opinion tab of the Nelson Star exactly how we are going to structure their website (nelsonstar.com). environmental commitments and costs, and TF: Premier, you surprised a few people their electricity costs versus using gas, the this year. What surprised you the most total royalty tax regime. We’re looking about 2013? at that as one package.

PCC: I guess it was the disconHowever that turns out, though, MORINEE nect between the pollsters and the OlsNonLstar.com this opportunity to export natune pundits, and the public. I did have a ral gas to Asia is the single biggest sense all the time that the citizens were opportunity we have ever had as a provthinking something different in the run-up ince to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the election campaign. around the world.

I wondered, am I missing something In shipping this to China, we are going to here, or are they missing something? And help them wean themselves off some of the I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere was missing something. in the world.

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placing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t BC’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well?

PCC: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies. For me, we have a chance to do good for the world, and we’re going to take it.

TF: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves BC supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future?

PCC: The big idea that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us east to west in energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is.

We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes.

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TF: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that?

PCC: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do. They’re in opposition. What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia. That has not changed.

The five conditions remain in place. As of today, none of them have been met. The only thing that is different today, from before the election, is that now I no longer stand alone in supporting the five conditions. I have one other premier supporting me, and that’s Alison Redford.

— Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Letters

Too much can be toxic Jennifer Craig’s letter on November 13, goes into some detail about formaldehyde and mercury in vaccines.

She refers to formaldehyde as a toxin and she is correct. Industrial exposure to formaldehyde in large quantities, and with continuous exposure such as in smoking, have been scientifically proven to be carcinogenic.

Science has also shown that formaldehyde is naturally occurring in the body and is used to form DNA. We have enzymes in the body which convert any excess amount of formaldehyde into a form that allows it to be flushed out in the urine.

Science also shows that formaldehyde is used to make the antigen (live cells) inactive in the vaccine production process.

It is then diluted out of the vaccine, leaving only trace amounts behind, which are then expelled via the urine. Definitely nothing to worry about.

The other toxin she mentions is mercury (thimerosal). Mercury comes in two forms, methyl and ethyl. Methyl mercury gets stored in the brain, kidneys and liver cells, causing damage over extended time, and is implicated as a cause of dementia and autisim.

However, ethyl mercury, which is

used in the manufacturing of vaccines as a preservative and antibacterial and antifungal, is not stored in the body, but is also expelled with urine.

Again, scientifically proven.

Both mercury and formaldehyde are toxins in the right circumstances.

People who take the drug ecstacy get dehydrated and sometimes die because of excessive water intake.

My point, most substances taken in excess are toxic. Thimersol and formaldedhyde are used only in the manufacturing of multidose vaccines such as influenza and hepatitis B to prevent contamination.

Please, Ms. Craig get your science correct and dispense with the hysteria. This does not contribute anything scientific to the debate, but causes an unnecessary fear of all vaccines.

Peter Martyn

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End child poverty

That’s horrible that so many children in BC live in poverty. In a country this affluent, nobody should be in poverty. Kootenay Kids Society is doing a good thing.

In order to solve this problem, maybe they should take it to the next level. Kootenay Kids Society should expand what they do to also lobby to end child poverty. Similar to how Citizens Climate Lobby lobbies the federal government about environmental issues, Kootenay Kids Society could lobby for policies that eliminate child poverty in BC and maybe the rest of Canada.

Imagine every outraged parent meeting with their MP and demanding that they end child poverty. Imagine what amazing things we could do as a community.

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Community Events The Winter Solstice indoor labyrinth walk is Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. on a painted cloth labyrinth, at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street). Hosted by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. Share a moment of peaceful gratitude with your community at this often frenzied time of year.

Everyone is welcome at this free event. Refreshments will be provided.

Come and participate in the 108 Sunsalutions Yoga fundraiser on Saturday, December 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Wildwoods Yoga studio.

Proceeds go to baby Jack and his family. Space is limited.

To register email info@wildwoodwellness.com or in person at 557 Ward Street. More information on the Facebook page “108 Sun Salutations.”

Family Solstice event goes at the Vallican Whole Community Center on Saturday, December 21. Honour the return of the light with seasonal children activities, family potluck, open mic jam and ending the evening with music to dance to. Kids activities start at 3 p.m. with a sunset ceremony. Featuring “Yardy vibes,” Selector Souljah and Sister Sa plus the Kootenay All Stars and more. Admission by donation.

Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness host Karma Christmas yoga at the Mov-

ing Centre on December 24, 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Admission is by donation. Yoga teachers have donated their time and proceeds go to charity.

Nelson Legion No. 51 is hosting a New Year’s Eve party on December 31, starting at 9 p.m. with a pot luck dinner.

Advance tickets are available for $15 at the Legion. Members and guests welcome.

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 8. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome.

The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute hosts an Open Art Studio every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to come and make art. We have a wide variety of materials available to entice your imagination. There is no art experience required. Please drop in — no registration, no appointment necessary. Bring your friends and family. KATI is located at 191 Baker Street in Nelson (entrance on Falls Street). We are on the second floor with Medi-chair access.

For more information, please contact 250-352-2264 or kutenaiarttherapy@shaw.ca.

Nelson Chess Club meets Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior’s Centre (717 Vernon Street). All ages and levels welcome.

Nelson’s second Death Cafe will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 7 to 9 p.m. at the The Vienna Cafe (411 Kootenay Street). All are invited to come take part in conversations about death, with the goal of making the most of our (finite) lives. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended).

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

Weekly meetings The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information and on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-3526008 for more information.

Holiday activities On Saturday, December 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. the public is invited to enjoy a special Breakfast with Santa at the Prestige Hotel ballroom.

A buffet breakfast will be served. The event is free but attendees are asked to bring donations of food or cash.

Join performers Lisel Forst and Corky Evans, story tellers Mary Mortimer and Barry Gray, and CBC reporter Bob Keating for a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street. Proceeds will support the Nelson Food Cupboard.

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Kootenay Christian Fellowship and Our Daily Bread host a Community Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24 at 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street.

All are welcome to come and enjoy this first class dinner in a pleasant and homey atmosphere.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (701 Ward Street) welcomes everyone to attend our upcoming Christmas services. On Tuesday, December 24 there will be two Christmas Eve Services: at 4 p.m. Childrens Christmas Pageant and Family Service, and at 10 p.m. Traditional Eucharist with special music.

On Wednesday, December 25 there will be a Christmas Day Chapel Service at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, December 29 there will be a Christmas Lessons and Carols Service at 10:30 a.m.

Workshops New York-based artist Kristy Gordon hosts a threeday, “full palette” portrait painting workshop on December 26 to 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. For more information and to reserve your space please email Bev Gordon at beverleybobshe@yahoo.ca.

Nelson District Hospice Society is offering Drop-In Grief Groups for the Bereaved twice over the Holidays — on Monday, December 23 and Friday, December 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will

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Announcement The LV Rogers Grade 9/10 leadership students are offering yard services to the community in exchange for donations to their fundraising drive for Canadian Lutheran World Relief, a non-profit organization that provides emergency relief, medical care and supplies, education for community development and sustainability practices. If you are interested in having a student shovel your driveway or help with another task, email Josie Day at jocelynday101@hotmail.com with your name, address, phone number, and the date you would like the work. Students are available until January 9.

Glacier Harmonies, a singing group for women — Barbershop Style — invites ladies who like to sing and have fun, to our Wednesday evening practices at the First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street, Nelson at 7 p.m. The group is also available to perform at events such as birthdays, weddings, Christmas parties, community events, etc. For info contact Dorothy 250-352-7199 or Joey 250-352-3393.

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Nelson Star Friday, December 20, 2013

Opinion

stay alert. slow down.

Avoid the shot

Congratulations to Jennifer Craig for choosing not to be vaccinated.

According to Dr. Kendall’s letter the effective rate for the vaccination is about 59%.

If everyone in BC got vaccinated, there is a chance that 1,845,000 people may still get the flu.

Doesn’t seem to be very cost effective, and where would you find the beds? Now this is based on a population of BC from the latest census.

If only 75 to 375 infants and toddlers are hospitalized per year, it doesn’t seem to be an epidemic.

How many of them have been vaccinated?

If it is such a small number, why add mercury to their small bodies.

Seemingly it is not safe for the rest of us, accordingly to the concern of disposing mercury light bulbs.

In this regard, recently in the news, it was stated that the amount of mercury in a hospital thermometer if dropped into a container the size of five Olympic swimming pools would be toxic to the human body.

If that’s the case, why take a chance.

And we would even mention meningitis.

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Charter company flourishes Kevin Mills Nelson Star

When Mirek Hladik and June Ray first decided to go into business together, neither of them knew that the journey would lead to transportation.

However, the co-owners of Queen City Transportation Shuttle and Charters couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out.

The Nelson-based company has been steadily growing since the duo bought it back in 2010.

“At that point, Queen City was just the three vans and they were running the airport shuttle to Castlegar,” explained Hladik.

“They (Queen City) also did a few charters,” said Ray as well as handling FedEx deliveries.

But under new management, the local business has flourished.

In just three years Hladik and Ray have grown the company into a fleet of 10 vehicles and has expanded its service into motor coach tour buses.

“There was basically no tour bus company in this area for about 15 years,” said Hladik, and there was never one in Nelson. The closest one used to be run out of Trail and was not focused on the needs of Nelson.

Queen City now offers year-round transportation services for anywhere from two people to 200.

The company works closely with travel agents and also provides transportation services for most of the sports groups in this area

Mirek Hladik and June Ray, co-owners of Queen City Transportation Shuttle and Charters, never intended to get into the transportation business, but it has turned out to be a great move.

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including hockey teams and soccer squads.

“We are the exclusive carriers for the Nelson Leafs, Kootenay Ice, and (not exclusive for) Kootenay Wildcats and more groups are taking advantage of the benefit of a local transporter,” said Hladik.

They also do a lot of work for the Selkirk College.

Any kind of large group, corporate events,

school groups or even musical events have used Queen City’s services.

“We are basically people movers,” said Ray. But how did the former owners of Nelson’s indoor climbing gym end up running a charter bus service?

“It’s a long story,” said Ray with a laugh.

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“All of a sudden we were faced with just being in transportation Because they owned Gravity and Mirek saw a niche with the Unlimited Adventures LTD, Hladik coaches and we acquired a conand Ray used to take groups outside tract that allowed us to bring in for climbing excursions. But in order one coach.” to transport climbers, they had to Within a year and a half they acquire a passenger transportation had three coaches. licence.

“Being in the coach business “Then we needed a vehicle,” said was definitely not what either one Ray. of us expected to be doing at all, At the time there was a company but life is like that,” said Ray. called First Chair Ski Shuttle which But it wasn’t as simple as buyowned the shuttle licence between ing an existing business, there was Nelson and Whitewater. plenty of work to be done.

“What we did is we purchased “We had to build a 60-foot shop First Chair and that passenger trans- that could fit a 45-foot long highportation license. All of a sudden, were in the business of running the ski shuttle,” she explained.

While not a planned move, it turned out to be the right one.

“As the years went on we could see that the transportation business could be quite good, so we expanded to the charter bookings and bringing in people from Spokane,” she added.

Eventually they decide to merge the shuttle business with their existing Gravity Unlimited Adventures LTD. It become one company that did climbing, guiding, indoor climbing, mountain bike tours plus charter transportation, all at the same way coach and get a maintenance time. program to comply with all regulaIt stayed that way for almost a tions,” said Hladik. decade when suddenly the duo had They also had to acquire a US to adapt again. interstate licence in order to operIn November 2011, the partner’s ate in the US. landlord decided to sell the building “There was zero couch time, which housed the indoor climbing that’s for sure. I haven’t had a gym, putting a huge damper on their chance to sit down,” joked Hladik. overall business plan.

In order to make the business “We thought oh no, now what are a success, Hladik said he had to we going to do,” said Ray. hire the right people. Both he and But Hladik had an idea.

Ray have lived in Nelson for more Because they had been having than 20 years and they decided to such success with transportation keep the employment opportuniHladik decided to approach the ties local. owners of Queen City Shuttle to The company now has 13 emsee if they wanted to sell their ployees — including drivers, mesmall company. chanics and office workers — all The timing was perfect — the from Nelson and the surrounding current owners were looking to area. sell.

“We didn’t want to look else-

“We are a local business, employing local people and offering a local service.”

Mirek Hladik

where. We are a local business, employing local people and offering a local service,” said Hladik.

Now, Queen City is busy, all year round, but business does peak in the winter thanks to skiers and an increase of shuttles to Spokane.

Ray said the business can be broken down into three specific categories.

1. The Nelson to Castlegar airport shuttle, which runs three times a day, 364 days of year (they are closed on Christmas).

2. The Spokane airport shuttle 3. Small and large charter groups.

“Anybody that has huge amounts of people and luggage to move will discover there is a significant benefit to going by motor coach rather than driving. Anyone who wants to travel together will use this service,” said Ray. And the size of the group doesn’t matter. Queen City Transportation has three 56 passenger coaches, a 22 passenger mini-coach, several nine-seat vans — including one corporate limousine-style van — and several mini-vans for smaller runs.

While they are enjoying their success, Hladik and Ray continue to look forward.

“Our goal in the future is to get an electric powered shuttle to Castlegar... We would really like to have an electric van and make Nelson the first small town with that kind of infrastructure,” said Hladik, adding it would be nice to take the $18,000 a year spent on fuel costs, just for the airport shuttle, and spend it with Nelson Hydro.

If you need to move a large group of people, or just need to get a small group from one place to the other, check out all the services Queen City Transportation has to offer.

For more information on this local company, call 250-352-9829 or visit the website at kootenayshuttle.com.

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Teaching her skills to others Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

A local massage therapist has recently returned from a mission of hands-on healing in South Africa.

Christine Sutherland was invited by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to the Hillcrest Hospice in Durban where she taught massage to those in need.

From HIV AIDS patients to outreach grandparent programs to the staff of the hospice, Sutherland continued her quest to put massage skills in the hands of the masses.

“There was just such a big need to not only help staff but teach everyone to put their hands on each other,” Sutherland said.

“I really felt like I left my thumb print on Africa.”

A licensed Massage Therapist and Massage Instructor, Sutherland is director of the Canadian Institute of Palliative Massage.

She is also the co-founder of the Sutherland Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto.

It is there that her connection with the Stephen Lewis Foundation was formed during the 1980s when she helped with AIDS hospice during the early days of the illness.

“In those days it was a gay disease and everyone died,” she said. “Going to Africa was just such a reality check.”

Invited to work at Hillcrest, an old and well-established

Christine Sutherland was invited by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to the Hillcrest Hospice in Durban where she also taught massage to Submitted photo those with TB hospice supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation, some of that old mentality got packed up with Sutherland’s skill sets. She was “instantly updated.”

“People were coming and going from respite. HIV and AIDS are no longer a death sentence,” she said.

“These people were seriously ill but many weren’t going to die. They come in, build up their immune system and then go.”

Worldwide, Sutherland teaches the practicality of respiratory, digestive and circulatory palliative massage to relieve pain and discomfort.

She often works with cancer patients.

While in Durban, Sutherland who also works as a filmmaker, showed three films featuring Nelson families — the Coletti massage team of family and friends, the Hucket family and the Bund family. Making that connection to her community was important to the woman who’s called the Kootenays home since 1965.

While in South Africa, Sutherland also massaged in TB clinics and taught grownup orphans to massage their grandparents.

“I would say to them, ‘where did you get hands like that,’” said Sutherland. In return she heard “I don’t know. My grandma raised me since I was a baby.”

With families devastated by illness, many were hospitalized without many visitors.

This is where the power of touch can bring much needed love and affection, she said.

While in South Africa, Sutherland had one day off with her host family wanting to tour her around.

“I don’t make a very good tourist,” she smiled.

The therapist discovered the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation was holding its Asia-Oceanic Championships at the University of Pretoria.

Massage for the disabled is another passion for Sutherland and it couldn’t be ignored.

This was the woman’s first time in South Africa and the poverty, crime and garbage littering the streets caught her off guard.

It was discouraging to experience the lack of hope people had in their own government, she said.

But Sutherland would go back — and not just for the delicious locally grown fruits and veggies worth raving about.

Sutherland would love to spend more time in AIDS orphanages and offer rescued animal massage.

Having worked in massage for 40 years, the now 62-yearold says her continued volunteerism comes from an example set by her “compulsive volunteer” parents.

That and “the power of touch is needed and wanted,” she said.

Friday, December 20, 2013

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DJ Sweet Pickle

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Nelson expat headlines Boxing Day Bash

f you’re like many people from Nelson around this time of year, you probably have an advent calendar going, counting down the days.

However, this year — and for the past few years — it’s likely been a countdown from 26. That’s right. The Boxing Day Bash at Spiritbar has developed quite a reputation as one of the best shows of the year: Students are home for the holidays, the Christmas dinner has just finished digesting, and some of Nelson’s best local talent takes to the stage to finish the year in style. Or at least in a sweat-soaked celebratory twerk-off (I hear that’s all the rage, these days).

Kootenays’ own DJ Sweet Pickle, Dexter and B-RON will be the masters of ceremony for the evening. I touched base with DJ Sweet Pickle (aka Nelson-raised Keegan McGinnis) to talk about the event and what he’s been up to.

“Spiritbar on Boxing Day has become a must for those home for the holidays. Its always a great night: lots of high fives and lots of hugs. It's a big reunion and you don't want to miss it,” he says.

“With so many great DJ's, producers and live acts in the Nelson area, it feels really good to be headlining the night. I was honoured to be asked to play this year. It basically means being chosen by your peers as it's generally a night of local talent.”

And talented he is. If you know McGinnis, you know that he conceals his work ethic behind a healthy array of self-deprecation, modesty, and humour. One of his ongoing gags: his alter-alter ego as an exercise

guru. “I actually quit music for a few months after the summer to try my hand in selling a seven-step program I put my heart and soul into called ‘fABulous — Tighten the Butt, Tighten the Gut’” he jokes. “We ran an infomercial on late night television for a while. However, it was blindingly unsuccessful.” To state the obvious, he clearly did no such thing, but this attitude, and his penchant for not taking himself too seriously, is partly what makes his shows so fun.

“I think people can tell that I love being up there and are able to feed off my energy and in turn, I feed off theirs. Good energy and positivity is contagious and I’m usually in pretty good spirits when I hit the controls,” he says. “Plus, I’m goofy as hell and people seem to like that.”

And for every failure of a fictional exercise product, there’s an accolade that he’s been receiving: he was named one of Spiritbar’s best live acts of 2012 in last year’s {vurb}, he was nominated for Best DJ at this year’s Kootenay Music Awards, and he was invited to play at Shambhala this summer. “Shambhala was crazy!” McGinnis says. “Such a great festival. Such great people. I don't know how else to explain it other than a long series of exclamation points.”

When McGinnis is not filling dance floors and making podcasts (his tres cool Pickle Cast — check it out on soundcloud.com/sweetpickle), he’s building power lines in places with names like Balzac (which gives him a laugh) and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He’s setting up a more permanent base in Vancouver, but with friends and family still in Nelson, it’s likely that we’ll see him around.

And after such a busy, whirlwind year, is there anything he would change?

Does he have any regrets? “Not following through with my full-sleeve tattoo of Alvin and the Chipmunks,” he says.

Regretful indeed. See DJ Sweet Pickle, Dexter and B-RON at Spiritbar on December 26. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. ­— Eli Geddis

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f watching the local production of Cabaret last spring had you itching for your moment in the spotlight, now's your chance to get in on the action.

Black Productions, the local musical theatre company run

by Sydney Black, is casting roles for its 2014 production of Chicago — a popular Broadway show never before seen in the Kootenays.

With music and lyrics written by the same duo that composed Cabaret (John Kander and Fred Ebb respectively), Black says she was drawn to the vaudeville show because it has a mid-size, balanced cast of nine men and 10 women, with a chorus of dancers — similar to Cabaret — and big, juicy roles for the principals.

Also, she thought the audience could do with some lighter viewing.

"Things have been a little dark in Musical Theatre Land," Black said, citing the local productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Sweeney Todd, as well as Cabaret. "I think people will appreciate something fresh and funny."

Chicago is about beautiful women in the city getting away with murder in the 1920s. The show is full of murderesses awaiting trial behind bars with corrupt guards, spin-doctor lawyers, and the tabloid reporters looking for their next headline.

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Lisel Forst has come on board to direct the show. She's directed Nelson Opera Society productions of The Marriage of Figaro and Into The Woods, and most recently shared the stage with her husband Jeff in Cop Shop/Grow Op. Forst describes Chicago as, "a thinker" with characters you end up liking when you know you shouldn't and moments that will make you laugh at things that shouldn't be funny.

"I love duality in live theatre," Forst said. "There's a lot of layers in Chicago. There's sparkles and grime, and nobody's really who they seem to be."

The show will be supported by an all star production team, including musical director Allison Girvan, choreographer Mackenzie Hope, stage manager Deb Sigfusson with assistants Stephanie Johnston and Olivia Bogaard, costume designer Leslie Dickinson, set designer Heather Shippit, set builder Eric Galbraith (Black's dad), technical directors Dave Ingraham and Doug Scott.

Now they just need some actors/dancers to work with — and in a place like Nelson they shouldn't be hard to find. The main auditions will be held January 18 and 19, but there're also audition times available on December 29 for university students or others who are home for the holidays and will be back in town when rehearsals start in the spring.

Prospective actors should prepare two vocal selections for their audition, one of their choosing and one from the show.

The 10-minute audition will also involve reading a provided scene from the show and being walked through a brief dance component with the choreographer.

"If you feel you're not a vocalist, don't let that hinder you from coming out and auditioning," Black said. "There are roles in the show that don't have to involve singing or dancing."

The most important thing, she says, is that you can commit to rehearsals two evenings per week (Wednesdays and Sundays, beginning March 30) and performances June 12 to 15.

To schedule an audition, email nelsonchicago2014@gmail.com with your preferred date and time.

For more details search for the public event "Chicago the Musical Auditions" on Facebook.

Left: The team behind the upcoming local production of Chicago. (Sam Van Schie photo.)

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Three local DJs will be spinning from 9 p.m. to close. Milo Minute will get things going, followed by one of Nelson's funkies DJs, Dave Earthtones Travis.The headliner for the night is DSUN, aka Daryl Bidner.

Originally hailing from Montreal, DSUN was introduced to the fast pumping sounds by his friend and now producer Host1. He now lives in Nelson and is picking up the trade quickly and has become a sensational DJ/producer.

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Come by Ellison’s at noon to hear Angel and April (pictured right). Angel is a singersongwriter who plays a variety of genres, from folk to country and blues. He is very excited to sing with April Lavine and her angelic harmonies. April is very happy to be part of the community and bring her passion to the stage!

Steve Pierson takes over at 1 p.m.

He’s been playing the sitar since 1999 and has used some Indian Raga “voicings” to customize tunes ranging from the Beatles, traditional American fiddle tunes, jazz pieces and originals.

Pauline Lamb and her nephew James Lamb will play the final hour of this last unplugged session of 2013. Pauline will perform songs from her new album Hillbilly Burlesque released last month. This recording is just Pauline and her guitar, cowboy boots on the plywood floor and the woodstove.

BC/DC Christmas Crank-Off returns Recently named “the greatest tribute band of all time” by Rolling Stone magazine, BC/DC are set to celebrate their enormous success and good looks by crushing Spiritbar with their annual Christmas Crank-Off this Saturday, December 21.

There are tribute bands, and then there’s BC/ DC. They were born of bush party ashes in the summer of 1999. Some 700 unexpected gigs later, Canada’s BC/DC has systematically redefined the concept of a tribute band, garnering iconic status amongst diehard fans, agents, and venues from the backyard biker bashes of Ymir, to the starstudded legendary rooms of Las Vegas.

Joining the band will be Nelson’s latest entry in the heavy rock division, Sack Grabbath — adding a serious dose of heaviness to the evening. Grabbath features two members of Nelson’s Savage Blade: Nikko Forsberg on vocals and Eric Hoodicoff on drums. Rounding out the lineup is Colin Millar on guitar and Harris Watt on electric bass.

Tickets are $15, only available at the door at 9 p.m. Don’t be late.

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ooksmyth will host celebrated children’s author David Barron reading from his book The Adventures of Bob and Red this Saturday, December 21.

Barron grew up near Emo, a small border town in western Ontario. Having an illustrator for a father, art has always been a big part of his life. Home-schooled until Grade 6, Baron’s creative writing skills were strongly encouraged. He began writing and illustrating short stories at an early age.

In 1997, Barron wrote and illustrated his first book for the international “Written and Illustrated By” awards contest for students. Out of 7,500 entries, he came in third. However in 1998, Baron took first place in the six- to nine-year-old age category with The Adventures of Bob and Red, an entertaining and captivating tale of two trucks that have an amazing series of adventures. In Bob and Red, Barron has created characters that touch your heart and playful captivating illustrations.

Each of the 29 watercolour illustrations for the book was created by Barron as well.

His illustration has since been featured in Canadian and international publications, including National Geographic World, while he regularly receives commissions for commercial artwork.

Barron, who now resides in Ymir, continues to draw and write and currently has new works in progress.

Barron will read from The Adventures of Bob and Red at The Booksmyth Underground (338 Baker Street) on Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Parents are invited to join their children in listening to this wonderful story read by its author. Barron will also have books available for sale and signing.

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Music grants up for grabs

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Applications are now being accepted for a new music grant fund to distribute sponsorship revenue from the 2013 Kootenay Music Awards.

Proceeds from the award show this past May — which {vurb}’s parent company Black Press was a major sponsor of, along with Nelson Brewing Company and more than a dozen Kootenay businesses — will continue to benefit local bands and aspiring musicians by funding at least eight grants of up to $300. A total of $2,400 will be distributed.

The money can be used for anything music related, such as buying a new instrument, covering fuel expenses for a tour, or booking studio time to record some tracks. Individuals or groups can apply on their own behalf or for somebody else they feel would be a worthy recipient, as long as they live in the Kootenays.

“We want to spread the money around to as many people as possible,” explained Kootenay Music Awards organizer

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well-dressed man, BRILLIANT! Ben is doing everything right, this outfit is great.

I thought Ben had a wonderful British look going on, which in my opinion is one of the classiest looks on men. His jacket is a nice touch. Over sized, which you can dress up or dress down. Pictured he is wearing dress pants and great pair of mod-inspired black boots. You can dress it down with rolled up cuffed jeans and a good old pair of Doc Martins. His sweater and dress shirt complete with tie makes this outfit a 10. Looking good, Ben — a very well put together look.

Fashion Tip: Men, when choosing jackets opt for classic styles. Trench coats, pea jackets, military jackets, a fitted leather and a nice suit jacket will enhance your wardrobe. A jacket can make the whole difference in how you present yourself. If you’re wearing nice pants, nice shoes and then throw a ski jacket on top, you really change the look. It looks confused and unsure. Leave the puffy coats for the hill! Thrown on a nice tailored jacket with a nice pair of pants, some fabulous shoes and you’re good to go. A well put together man is a wonderful man.

Always be a gentleman.

Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage.tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.

Chad Hansen. “If there’s one group of people who can stretch a dollar, it’s starving artists.”

A panel from Kootenay Co-op Radio will review the applications and decide how to dole out the funds.

Anyone interested in being considered for a grant should send an email to kma@kootenaycoopradio.com by December 31 at midnight.

Your email application should outline how much funding is being requested, for who, and how it would be used, as well as relevant contact information for the panel to contact you.

Winners will be announced in January.

Judges named for writing competition It’s December, and many are probably ready to seek refuge from the holiday season.

Or, the gathering of family and friends is the refuge that some have waited for all year long.

Writers in the Kootenays (both adult and youth) can enter their reflections on Refuge in The Kootenay Literary Competition until January 17. Substantial cash prizes and publication will be awarded to the winners at the KLC gala on March 14. Full competition details are available at kootenaylitcomp.com.

The competition judges have been finalized, and they represent a strong range of experience in creative writing and publishing in the Kootenays. In the adult category, judge Susan Andrews Grace is the author of five books of poetry, a visual artist and creative writing instructor. Sioux Browning is a poet, screenwriter and UBC creative writing professor. Tara Cunningham is the senior editor at Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, and a freelance editor.

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In the youth competition, judge Cyndi Sand-Eveland is an author of juvenile fiction who has received many award nominations and awards for her most recent works. Bill Metcalfe is a freelance writer who is published regularly in BC media, plus he is a freelance broadcaster for CBC radio. Together, the judges represent a range of how writing touches our everyday lives, and some of the ways in which skillful writing helps us

to understand the world more deeply. Each will offer that range of experience in reading the submissions to the competition and in feedback to the winners.

Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website or directed to Morty Mint at 250-352-7844.

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NELSON BREWING COMPANY COLUMN

The Imperial Forces at Christmas I

t’s a special time of a year! A time when no one really pays attention if you’re day drunk, and if they did the turkey becomes the scapegoat for the need of an afternoon nap. It’s all the spare time you have to fill up.

Just like it’s okay for you to have Baileys in your coffee in the a.m., no one bats an eye at wine or beer with lunch.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

So with that in mind, for our last beer article of the year, let’s talk about those beers that leave you forgetting much of the previous nights events — the Imperial’s. An Imperial is any regular style of beer but with an alcohol content higher than 7.5% Vol Alc. These big beers can either be sweet bliss, or leave you questioning where beer in BC is actually going.

A well made Imperial can have a wine-like quality with notes and flavours that open up as you nurse a pint. On the other hand, if it’s not made perfectly you’ll be punched in the mouth with an overwhelming boozy taste followed up by a sharp unbalanced combo leaving your beer swirling down the drain mixed with tears of regret as you wonder to yourself, “why didn’t I just buy the Faceplant!”

Full Nelson Imperial IPA – Nelson Brewing Company The Nelson Brewing Company released our Full Nelson Imperial Ale last spring. Not really a typical summer beer, it did quite well. But it’s the winter crowds that are buying up every last bottle on the shelves.

Our head brewer Mike Kelly likes to refer to it as the Nelson triple threat, as its made in Nelson, BC, with hops from Nelson, New Zealand called Nelson Sauvin (plus North American hops as well).

Bursting with tropical fruit flavours, notes of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, balanced with hints of grapefruit, mango and peach. Best thing of all, it tastes as good as it sounds. One of the best beers the brewery has ever produced, it’s a great beer especially at the holidays!

Pothole Filler Imperial Russian Stout – Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company After more than 100 ratings on beeradvocate.com this giant of a beer has received an outstanding 91 points. An amazing score for such a big beer!

It’s a strong, inky dark ale, brewed with six malts and blackstrap molasses. She’s a thick beer, with an intense roasted barley flavour, with notes of chocolate and licorice. Like Full Nelson, it might have the perfect name for the content of the bottle.

Only thing you really need to be careful of is having any room left if you drink one of these before dinner!

Happy Holidays, from everyone at the Nelson Brewing Company!

Amnesiac Double IPA – Philips Brewing Company Amnesiac Double IPA is a barn full of hop. At 8.5%, a slightly boozy smell joins the citrus lemon and orange peel along with a piney hop bitterness.

The beer itself is a golden colour.

The taste is quite intense with floral and citrus notes adding to the strong hop finish.

This beer is intense and may be a bit much in the hop category for some. But if you like a strong IPA, the Amnesiac is a great tasting beer!

Any of these beers — or really any BC Craft beer for that matter — will make the beer lover in your life squeal with delight as they pull a bottle or can out of the stocking this year!

Correction: The Kootenay Co-op column that ran in this space last week was credited to the wrong author. It was actually written by Co-op shopper and avid fermenter, Anneke Rosch.

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Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche Ingredients 1 10-inch pie crust 1 tsp butter 1 small onion, chopped 6 to 8 mushrooms, sliced 3 spears asparagus, sliced 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 4 eggs 1 ½ cup milk

Method Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt butter in pan and saute onions for a few minutes, until soft. Add mushrooms and asparagus. Saute about five minutes more and remove from heat.

Combine eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper in bowl. Whip until combined.

Spread grated cheese over the bottom of the unbaked crust and spread sauteed vegetable mixture on top. Pour in the egg mixture and top with sliced tomatoes and a dash of paprika.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until hard in the centre.

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The Nelson Civic Theatre is screening Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues from Friday, December 20 to Thursday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly, with the exception of Christmas Eve when it will screen at 1 p.m. and Christmas Day when the theatre is closed. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday and a 3 p.m. screening on December 26. With the ‘70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

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Celebrate the holidays at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, December 20 with Nelson Youth Theatre’s gift-to-the-community presentation of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, featuring 14 youth actors ages seven to 13. Tickets are $15 in advance or by donation at the door (minimum $2) until the seats are filled.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the by-donation ticket buyers and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre Presentation Series continues with The Old Trout Puppet Workshop's Ignorance: The Evolution of Happiness on Wednesday, January 22. It’s a puppet documentary about the evolution of bliss, from our primeval origins in the mighty Age of Stone to our modern discontent in the feeble Age of Tweet.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults or $24 for students and season subscribers, available at the Capitol Theatre box office and capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

LITERATURE

Booksmyth will host celebrated Ymir-based children’s author David Barron reading from his book The Adventures of Bob and VISUAL ARTS Red on Saturday, December 21 from 1 to 3 Requiem for a Glacier, a video and sound p.m. Parents are invited to join their children installation by Victoria artist/composer Paul in listening to this wonderful story read Walde, will be exhibited at the Oxygen Art by its author. Barron will also have books Centre from January 4th to February 8th. available for sale and signing. Booksmyth is Local, independent curator Kiara Lynch, at 338 Baker Street. who led the coordination efforts for the project, is the guest curator at Oxygen Art Cen- MUSIC tre for this exhibition. The opening recep- The After Work Christmas Dance Party tion will be held on Friday, January 3 from 7 on Friday, December 20 will feature vocalist p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre (320 Aryn Sheriff with Clinton Swanson and Vernon Street, alley entrance). The artist talk Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Backing will take place in the gallery on Saturday, saxophonist Clinton Swanson will be Colin Spence on keys, Jesse Lee on bass, and January 4 at 4 p.m.

Tony Ferraro on drums. Show time is 6:30Nelson artists — Brian Kalbfleisch, Branda 8:30pm. Cover is by donation. Put on your Avis, Dan Farden, Richie McBeath, James dancing shoes.

Robert Harris and Claire Wensveen — are holding a group show at the Rossland Art Moontricks returns to Spiritbar with B-Ron Gallery from January 3 to 26 with an open- on Friday, December 20. Doors open at 10 ing reception on January 10 from 8 p.m. to p.m. Cover is $10. midnight. The exhibition will feature works of wood, weaving, glass, metal, ceramics, plus paintings and design work. The gallery Join is located in the beautifully restored historic the 118 year Bank of Montreal building in downtown old hotel ymir Rossland at 2004 Columbia Avenue.

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Touchstones Nelson has two exhibits on display. In Gallery A see The Shapes of Place, an exhibit of paintings by David Alexander, and in Gallery B is Powell River artist Meghan Hildebrand’s semi-abstract collection called Restless Fables. Touchstons is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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On Saturday, December 21, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions celebrates their sixth anniversary with an extra hour of music starting at noon. Angel and April open followed by Steve Pierson on sitar, Pauline Lamb with nephew James Lamb round out the last session of 2013. Admission is free, but donations to the bands will be graciously accepted.

Winter Solstice drum and bass night at The Royal with DSUN and Earthtone on Saturday, December 21. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.

Nelson’s favourite tribute band BC/DC brings their annual Christmas Crank-Off to Spiritbar with Sack Grabbath on Saturday, December 21. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door only.

Ring in the New Year with the Electro Swing Club at Spiritbar on December 31. Your favourite crew of swinging rowdies returns with an immersive night of sights and sounds to take you back in time. Burlesque, circus, swing, jazz, disco — this night will have it all. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Hume Hotel or online at ticketweb.ca.

Ring in the New Year at Finleys Irish Bar and Grill. On December 31, Finley's will be serving up a delicious three-course dinner with music by Clinton Swanson and Bessie Wapp beginning at 7 p.m. Retro cover band Val Kilmer and the New Coke will keep the party going until midnight. There will be a midnight buffet and champagne toast when the clock strikes twelve. Call now to book your ticket: 250-352-5121.

San Francisco’s Pink Mammoth music/arts collective brings an unforgettable night of house music and deep vibe to Spiritbar on Saturday, January 4. Ticket details available at the Hume Hotel.

German ghetto funk trio Funkanomics will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, January 11.

Ticket info available at the Hume Hotel.

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Adham Shaik will headline The Royal's Boxing Day party on December 26. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10.

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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill’s 10th annual Boxing Day Bash starts at noon on December 26 with ski videos screening until 6 p.m. Then, the Roxy Band will take the stage and fill the dance floor. The band features vocalist Sydney Galbraith Black, drummer Brad Mair, Roger Luscombe and Darren Mahe on guitar, and Dave Scanlan on bass. After 10 p.m. a DJ will take over to keep the party going until 2 a.m.

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Boxing Day is a night to reconnect with friends and to shake it up at Spiritbar. On December 26, both rooms will be in full swing with Sweet Pickle, Dexter and B-Ron. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10.

Brian Rosen & The What Now make their Spiritbar debut on Friday, December 27 with The Man in Havana. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Smalltown DJs will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, December 28 with an opening set by Soup. Doors open at 10 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 at the Hume Hotel.

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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts a rock ‘n’ roll jam night Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo is back at Mike’s Place Pub on Tuesday nights. Round up your friends, your bingo dabbers, and good luck troll. Tickets are $2 for one or $5 for three.

December ticket sales benefit the Kootenay Kids Society.

Spiritbar hosts Top Spin Thursdays, a free weekly ping pong tournament with prizes each week. Doors open at 7 p.m. for registration and the tournaments begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Details at facebook.com/ topspinthursdays.

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Nelson hosted a series of games in the Female AAA Midget League

Wildcats struggle to score

Staff Writer

Women’s hockey took centre stage at the Nelson Civic Arena and Nelson and District Community Centre on the weekend.

The Kootenay Wildcats hosted the entire BC Female Midget AAA Hockey League for a series of games.

While the squad may have hosted the event, (some games were played in Castlegar) home ice did not end up being much of an advantage as the team only managed a win and a tie in the four games they played.

The Wildcats opened the weekend on a positive note, playing a hard defensive game and relying on great goaltending to earn a 1-0 shutout win over the Northern Cougars of Prince George.

The excitement didn’t last long though as the locals then faced the league-leading Fraser Valley Phantom.

Offence was a problem for the Kootenay squad which, for the second game in a row, only managed one goal on their way to a 4-1 loss.

The offensive struggles continued into the third contest of the weekend as the Wildcats were shut out 3-0 by the West Coast Avalanche.

The local girls managed to hit the scoreboard in the final game of the weekend, earning a 3-3 tie against Thompson-Okanagan Rockets.

The Wildcats, who finished with a 1-2-1 record over the weekend, find themselves in fifth place in the sixteam standings, six points behind the Cougars who sit in fourth and 17 points out of first.

The Wildcats don’t play again until January 11 when the squad will travel to Burnaby for another series of games.

For more on the league, visit: www.bchockey.net/fmaaa/.

Rebels take on Leafs The Nelson Leafs will battle the Castlegar Rebels tonight at 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

The Leafs have been playing inconsistently of late and are looking to get their game back on track.

Nelson is in top spot of the Neil Murdoch Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey

League, 16 points ahead of the third place Rebels.

The Leafs have a nine-day break after tonight’s contest.

This is the second game of a home and home series which began last night in Castlegar. The final score was not available at press time. Check nelsonstar.com for the results.

The Kootenay Wildcats Female AAA Midget Hockey team hosted a series of games in Nelson on the weekend. The Sam Van Schie photos locals only managed a win and a tie in four games played.

Soccer players wanted for tourney

Join Soccer Quest for its Youth World Cup Tournament.

The event is open to players from age eight to 16 and each team can have a maximum of eight players. Teams, which can be co-ed, pick the country they want to represent in the World Cup-style event.

Each team will get to play a minimum of four 35 minute games. All games start from 10 a.m. and finish by 3 p.m. daily from January 2-4.

Free Gatorade will be provided plus a pizza lunch for

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The cost is $25 per player and age grouping will be based on 2014 date of birth.

The schedule is Thursday January 2 (ages U11-U13), Friday, January 3 (ages U14-U16) and Saturday, January 4 (ages U8-U10).

Players will register individually and be placed on teams for parity. Interested players can register and pay online at soccerquest.ca, by phone at 250-352-4625 or drop by the office at 308 Cedar Street, Nelson between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride.

Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh.

The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children.

As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team.

Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission.

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Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas.

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The MyKey programmable ignition key restricts maximum speed should a mischievous elf get behind the wheel while Claus is down a chimney leaving gifts.

With eight cupholders, Claus and his elves would have plenty of space to take along a few glasses of milk as they continue through their busy night.

Rain-sensing wipers would keep Claus on the move, as there’s always a chance he’ll encounter nasty weather.

“As always, we are busy making toys and checking long lists,” says Santa.

“That said, Merry Christmas to all!”

Of course, Mrs. Claus will have the final say on this purchase because, as any dealership owner will tell you, women make the final decision in 80 per cent of new vehicle purchases.

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Holidays can be a difficult time for some

Coping with grief Caliente Cosgrove Contributor

Like many people, I know how it is to feel lost and lonely throughout the largest and longest family holiday celebration of the year. The passing of a beloved family member, or dear friend, no matter the timing, usually gives rise to high anxiety, a huge sense of loss and often deep depression at this time.

My husband died on November 22 and that first holiday season was overwhelming! It has taken many seasons to heal the wound, regroup and rebuild my world.

And, this is actually quite normal!

One of my greatest joys now is to be a member of the Nelson District Hospice Society (NDHS), and I want to share with you that we are offering drop-in grief groups for the bereaved twice over the holidays — on Monday, December 23 and Friday, December 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Both sessions will be held at the Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West Richards in Rosemont.

Here we offer a confidential and nurturing environment providing support for those grieving the loss of loved ones. These sessions are run by trained facilitators and the groups will include time for sharing, and for learning some basic coping skills for this season, and for all times.

Allow me to give you some examples of what can take place when a group of people, all feeling pretty raw and uncertain, gather to find relief and feel safe again. In this environment you can choose

to share your pain or fears.

A common fear is that hearing other similar stories will only make you feel worse! In these circles a space is created by the facilitator that does not encourage fear, rather one that builds upon ideas that sustain people and demonstrate how you can get through this time.

Another common fear is not knowing or understanding how to “let go!” Within the group you can realize that you are able to give voice to your thoughts and feelings, as the facilitator will help you to find a way to remain connected to the relationship of your loved one. Here they will encourage individual stories, exploring both sides of the relationship, and discovering how to say “hello” again.

At first, I found I could not rely on memories to comfort me — as so early into the separation all I wanted was to see, feel and hear my husband again. The joy of the memories takes much longer to become a salve to the wound.

Now, they are often a tender or a laughter filled moment that warms my heart. And then there is that huge task of clearing the closets.

One woman described how, rather than deal with it, she chose

to avoid the room and then the entire floor. Eventually, she went there and found inspiration as she collected his T-shirts and other clothing which led to her creating a quilt.

When completed, she wrapped it around herself and realized that it felt as if he was embracing her again!

Other grief group members have explained how, as they looked at their relationship with their loved one and embraced the pain, they felt it as a testimony to the relationship itself — to the love, to a sense of purpose, or even at times, a sense of failure — behind all of these realizations are, of course, other understandings to be discovered.

A group is about “insider knowledge” it’s what each person brings to the circle, from their hearts. Special days are a huge challenge for those grieving, all of those anniversaries may seem unbearable.

Therefore, it is in a circle, with a group who share their experiences that you will realize that you are only normal. It is here you can understand that these people feel the same as you, which gives validation and helps to normalize your life again!

Many blessings to each of you at this special time and please consider joining us on December 23 or 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at that the Kalein Hospice Centre, at 402 West Richards Street, Rosemont, 250-352-3331.

— Caliente Cosgrove is a Nelson Hospice Caregiver

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Chris Wiens – Nelson Evangelical Covenant Church There are very few people in our world, especially in the Western world, who don’t know the nativity story, at least on some level.

Pictures of a stable, farm animals, angels, shepherds and wise men, and Mary and Joseph all crowding around a baby in a manger fill the shelves of Christmas cards. This is the scene that marks the Christmas story.

One of the most interesting things for me about this amazing story is who came to worship Jesus: shepherds, and wise men. Talk about total opposites! On the one extreme, we have very poor, blue color workers, who were generally looked down upon by society because they had a reputation for thievery. But they had one thing going for them at least: they were Hebrews. Then on the other extreme, we have rich and powerful wise men (Magi) who came a long ways to see Jesus. These men were smart, educated, powerful upper class people who were looking for a sign from God in the form of a A Friendly Bible star. But they were Centre Church Persian, one of the many enemies of the Hebrew people.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am So we are given two “God’s Christmas Gift’s To You” types of worshippers: poor local shepherds, 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 and rich, powerful Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber out-of-towners.

Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) The message of Christmas is NEW LOCATION that God came Kootenay Christian Fellowship 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) to humanity to www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com show us that He cared. He entered Join us for our into the chaos and worship celebration in our mess of the world new location Sunday @ 10:30 AM through the person of Jesus to proclaim  Developing Relationships Good News. And  Music that will move you  Helping people - Help people the message of Church Office: 1.888.761.3301 Jim Reimer, Pastor Christmas is that this Good News is for everyone. It is not only for the poor, and it’s not only for Advent & Christmas the rich. It is not Celebrations only for the insiders, Minister: David Boyd it’s also for the Robin Murray presiding Jim Reimer outsiders. Jesus came Dec. 21 Service of the Longest Night (7:00 pm) for us all! So what is Dec. 22 Dickens Reading (7:30 pm) our response to this Dec. 24 Family Worship Service (7:00 pm) Good News for all Dec. 24 Candlelight Communion Service (7:00 pm) people?

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Dec. 29 Service of Lessons and Carols (10:00 am) The shepherds came and worshipped, just All are welcome! as the wise men came and worshipped.

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New campaign aimed at the elderly launched

Fire safety for seniors

Nelson Fire Rescue has announced its new Age Friendly Fire Safety Campaign.

In partnership with Maglio Building Centre, and Lakeview Village, Nelson Fire Rescue is undertaking a pilot study project to bring increased fire safety and prevention to seniors living semiindependently in residential care facilities.

Studies have shown that cooking fires in the kitchen are a leading cause of structure fires and injuries.

Local experience has shown a steady number of “burnt food” incidents ranging from minor nuisance alarms to complete structural losses.

For a senior living in a care facility, any kitchen cooking incident, no matter how minor, can have significant consequences.

It can shake their confidence, threaten their independence, and cause family and care givers to question their level of care.

With this program, Nelson Fire Rescue hopes to both enhance the safety of Nelson seniors, as well as help them maintain the independence of their current living and care arrangements.

Maglios Building Centre has donated Stove Reminders to six of the Lakeview Village Residents.

Similar to the life-saving value of smoke alarms, these alarms detect the flow of electricity to a stove or range, and give the resident a reminder that the unit is still turned on.

The Stove Reminder pilot study project has recently been endorsed by the BC Fire Chief ’s Association. Organizers hope that this electronic aid, paired with practical and regular fire safety tips, will help make seniors, often more vulnerable to the hazards of fire, safer in our community.

Anyone who knows a senior living independently in the community who may benefit from a Stove Reminder or a fire safety visit from Nelson Fire Rescue, should call the Fire Department at 250-352-3103.

“Studies have shown that cooking fires in the kitchen are a leading cause of structure fires and injuries.”

7 Essential Kitchen Fire Safety Tips: 1) Never leave cooking unattended, even for a short time.

2) When using timed devices such as microwaves and toaster ovens, double check to ensure proper power and time settings.

3) Do not wear loose fitting clothing while cooking.

4) Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove to prevent accidentally knocking them over.

5) Keep appliances clean and uncluttered.

6) Place only cooking pots on top of the stove, even when turned off.

7) To extinguish a stove top fire, use an oven glove to slide a lid or cookie sheet over the flames. Turn off heat. Never attempt to carry a burning pot.

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A Celebration of Life will be held on December 22nd from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Winlaw Community Hall. In honor of Joel we are suggesting you wear something blue, Joel’s favorite colour.

Those having any photographs, anecdotes or stories they would like to share please bring them along so they may be included in Joel’s book of remembrance.

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We say a sad farewell to our Dad, our Papa, our Greatgrandpa and our friend. Earl McLean passed away in Vancouver at 94 after suffering complications from a fall in September.

Earl was the son of Ferne and Velma (Orser) McLean. He grew up in Blind Bay on the shores of Shuswap Lake and attended school there. He went on to school in Salmon Arm, Grand Forks and Vancouver. He married Carina Eyre in 1944 in Revelstoke. In 1951 he came to the West Kootenays with his life long friend Earle Cutler and began working at Can Ex, Emerald Mine. He became an electrician, then a foreman and when the mine closed in the early 1970’s he transferred to Placer Head OfÀce in Vancouver as Assistant to the Chief Electrical Engineer until his full retirement in 1991 at the age of 72.

Upon their move to Vancouver, Earl and Carina lived in Richmond along the dyke, a place he loved for its wildlife, sunsets and walking. His passions were gardening, photography and skiing most of all. Carina passed away in 2002 after 58 years of marriage. In 2004 he married June Mulholland (Mainwood). They had 7 happy years together and did a lot of dancing until her passing in 2011.

Earl leaves his son Brian (Linda) of West Vancouver, daughter Sheila Dixon (Michael) of Nelson, grandsons Jason Draginda of Nelson, Ben Dixon of Vancouver, Matt (Kerri) Dixon and greatgrandson Nolan River Dixon of Port Moody. He was predeceased by his brothers Norman, Russell and Berton and his uncle Ray (Elsie) Orser. He is survived by his sister-in-law Taddy Eyre of North Vancouver, brother-in-law Maurice Eyre of Duncan, sister-in-law Francis McLean of Victoria and many nieces and nephews.

Earl was a very kind, thoughtful and patient person, sincerely appreciated by his family and friends. Though we are thankful he was with us for so long, his passing leaves a great space in our hearts. We hope that he has found that perfect ski run in the great beyond and is full of joy!

A service will be held in Richmond at St. Anne’s Steveton Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Road (junction of No. 1 Road and Francis Road), on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 3 pm.

If you wish to make a donation in his name, please consider George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 5191 Robertson Road, Delta, BC V4K 3N2 (604) 946-6980.

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The ideal candidate will have training in teaching ESL and a background in working with adults. An understanding of the newcomer experience and knowledge of services available for newcomers would be an asset. Please send resumes to Joan Exley at jexley@cbal.org

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Sidney Holmes June 20, 1924 – December 13, 2013 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa Sid Holmes of Nelson, BC on Friday, December 13, 2013.

Sid was a very gentle man with a kind and generous spirit. He enjoyed hiking, gardening, reading, playing cards and dabbling in the stock market. His true passion, however, was spending time with his family.

He was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England on June 20, 1924 to Joseph and Clara Holmes. In 1929, the family moved to Canada and settled in Plum Coulee, MB. After the passing of his mother in 1936, they moved to the Slocan Valley, BC. In 1941, his father returned to England and Sid stayed and lived with the Warner family until enlisting in the RCAF in 1942.

He went overseas in 1944 and served in England, France, and Germany before returning to Nelson at the end of the war. He worked at the CPR, Nelson Daily News, and subsequently Canada Post, where he worked for 31 years until his retirement in 1985.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Hazel (nee McCormick); son Dale Holmes of Nelson; daughters Judy Taylor (Barrie) of Nelson; Karen Low (Melton) of Calgary; Shelley Holmes (Peter Lau) of New Westminster; grandchildren Brian Low and Jenni Low of Calgary; stepgrandchildren Matt Taylor of Penticton and Sean Taylor of Vancouver; and grand-puppy and best pal Tessa Taylor.

At Sid’s request there will be no service. Cremation to follow, with internment at Nelson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 (www.klhf. org).

The family would like to acknowledge the compassion and support provided by the Fire Department, Ambulance Paramedics, City Police, Coroner, Victim Services and Thompson Funeral Services. To our dear friends, a special thank you for your kind thoughts and for being there for us during this very difÀcult time...it is truly appreciated.

Sid has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone who had the joy of knowing him.

Arrangements are entrusted to Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On line condolences may be made to www.thompsonfs.ca

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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

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Castlegar Hyundai requires a full-time Product Advisor who shares our enthusiasm for selling our highly rated vehicles. Automotive experience is not required, as training is provided, but skill and comfort with customers is vital. You must enjoy helping people.

You must also be conÀdent, motivated, well groomed and professional. Our standards are high, but this is a golden opportunity for a rewarding, long-term career in our local area.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Keith Kalawsky President & General Manager 713 - 17th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1 Fax: 250-365-5376 Email: keith@castlegarhyundai.com

Product Advisor If you’re ready for a career opportunity with unlimited potential; if you’re honest and enjoy dealing with people; if you have the self-discipline to dig in and learn a new profession; if you have the confidence to know you’ll get better with time, then this might be the job for you.

Castlegar Toyota is an established automobile dealership with an eleven-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, we’re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

If you’re currently a professional in automotive sales, or if you’re serious about a career change, then we would like to talk to you.

Send your cover letter and resumé to: Craig Kalawsky Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 or email:craig@castlegar.toyota.ca

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Service Advisor Castlegar Toyota immediately seeks an energetic, customer-focused service advisor who is great with people and can handle numerous demands in a professional and courteous manner.

Duties in this fast-paced position include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts as required, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks.

Strong telephone and computer skills are essential.

Our standards are high because our customers deserve superb treatment. As a result, we offer excellent benefits, bonuses, competitive pay and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. Please send you cover letter and resume to: Daryl Zibin Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca

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Touchstones of Nelson – Greg Scott

Doukhobors protest military call-up orders

Dateline: December 16, 1943 Explosion and fire — weapons of protest in British Columbia’s Doukhobor district for 20 years — have left scars on the countryside in the wake of an intimation that war regulations are to be more strongly invoked where members of the Russian religious sect are concerned.

Less than 12 hours after a Selective Service official told a mass meeting of Doukhobors that they must comply with call-up orders and undertake alternate service if conscientious objectors, an explosion rocked the little town of Brilliant near Nelson, BC. In the ensuing fire a jam factory, general stores, warehouse and smaller buildings were burned to the ground.

Replacement value of the destroyed buildings is estimated at close to $400,000.

It was reported that the jam plant cost $300,000 when built and the other buildings, particularly the packing shed were substantial structures.

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Enviro plan input Fashion show raises funds Cotton Creek Clothing, Wild Woods Yoga & Wellness and Village Ski Hut raised $525 to support the Salvation Army Food Bank with a winter fashion show. Presenting the donation (from left to right) are Heather Renwick of the Village Ski Hut, Yvonne Borrows of the Salvation Army, Brittanya Beddington of Wild Woods, and Noreen Lynas.

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miles away.

Dateline: December 21, 1943

down considerably.

For men, gowns are popular this season, as are gift certificate hats.

Gloves, neckwear, belts and other favourite gifts are not moving much faster than they did last year.

People will do more reading,

“Everything” seems to be the range of Nelson Christmas shoppers.

This is the consensus along Baker Street. Many shoppers in Nelson have heeded the “shop early” slogans, last week having been very busy. Drygoods departments report heavy days spaced by slower periods.

On the women’s Kootenay Lifestyle Specialists side, lingerie, that old favourite, is selling fast. SweatKevin Layla 250-354-2958 250.354.3369 ers and any other karcuri@telus.net laylap@telus.net woolen goods are snapped up as soon liveinthekootenays.com We never stop moving® as they reach the sales counters, and are practically things of the past if book sales are any indication.

Small items for the home are popby now.

Stocks of cosmetics, perfumes ular, and stocks are very hard to and other luxury items have gone replace, so early shoppers will be

Since spring 2013, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has been engaging with Basin residents and organizations to help renew its water and environmental strategic plans.

CBT is now asking for feedback on the culmination of that input — the draft 2014-2019 Environmental Strategic Plan.

Once finalized, the plan will guide

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how CBT supports activities to strengthen the Basin’s collective ability to address current and future environmental priorities.

The draft plan sets goals in five areas: water, ecosystems, climate change, environmental education and enhancing the capacities of environment-focused organizations.

“We now seek your help again to

well paid for their efforts.

Although stores have different stocks of furniture this year, they seem to be moving about the same speed as last year.

Stand lamps and woolen blankets are scarce, and many comforters have been sold.

Rye, beer and a few bottles of wine comprise the present stock at the Government Liquor Store but additional supplies, including Scotch, rum and wines will be on the shelves Friday morning.

At the present time many persons were using their December coupons for rye or beer when they actually preferred other kinds of liquor, fearing that this would be all they could obtain.

Dateline: Christmas Eve, 1943 “This is the night — the night I’ve always lived for, year in and year out. This one is sure different, though.

Instead of sleighbells, I’ve got tank tracks clanking over the rocks.

Instead of stockings over the

finalize the plan — do you feel supportive of this plan, what will this plan mean to you in your community?” said Neil Muth, CBT president and CEO. To help shape the goals, objectives and activities in the draft plan, CBT sought out a range of perspectives.

Residents participated in workshops and meetings across the Basin, and in a Basin-wide online survey process

fireplace, we’ve got Army socks drying on the bushes.

Instead of a tree full of presents, Jerry lobs over 155’s.

See that star over there? It’s shining down on our house right now, I bet … on Dad and Mom and the kids and Mary.

They’ll be singing carols and it’ll sound wonderful. And there will be a big fire in the fireplace and the stuff on the tree will be sparkling like diamonds.

And after a while they will hang up the stockings. And finally they will all go to bed and the kids will dream of Santa Claus all night long, like I used to.

Merry Christmas, Dad and Mom! Merry Christmas Kids!

Merry Christmas Mary! Don’t worry about me. I’m all right.

And if everything goes okay, I’ll be home for next Christmas.”

Let us not fail the boy who waits tonight on a wind-swept hill. Let us try to match his job with ours.

Let us work harder in mine and field and factory. Let us buy more and more Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates.

Let us resolve now to bring him home before another Christmas.

called Thoughtstream. CBT also consulted with environmental experts and organizations, plus reviewed technical documents that identify environmental challenges in the Basin.

To read the draft plan, visit www.cbt. org/draftenvironmentalplan.

Provide your input by emailing environment@cbt.org by noon on Thursday, January 9.

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Helicopter Tour for Christmas GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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Community Christmas Eve Dinner We would like to invite you to dine with us on December 24th at 5pm

Christmas Eve Dinner at Kootenay Christian Fellowship (Our Daily Bread)

ALL WELCOME!

All guests will receive a first class dinner in a pleasant and homey atmoshpere, plus a wrapped Christmas gift.

It costs approx. $4.00 per plate to host our Christmas Eve dinner. Any donations received plus the cost of our Christmas Eve dinner will go to providing meals throughout the next year. Five days a week we provide hot meals and other vital services to the working poor, those looking for work, and the families that are less fortunate.

If you would like to donate ODB Christmas Eve dinner please repsond to this ad.

$40.00 helps 10 people $80.00 helps 20 people $120.00 helps 30 people An income tax receipt will be mailed to you in March of 2014. KCF is a registered Canadian Charity. #894450840

You can donate online or mail a cheque. www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com and click on the Our Daily Bread tab.

Our Daily Bread 520 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 6B5

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Nelson’s annual Polar Bear Dip at Rotary Lakeside Park will return once again on January 1, 2014. However there File photo is a change this year — the event has new coordinators.

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Ropers to run dip The annual Polar Bear Dip at Rotary Lakeside Park will be going ahead this year at the regular place and time but under new coordinators.

Since 1997, this event has been put on by the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation and after discussion around their board table, it was decided that they would make a change.

Chair Pat Dooley said “annual review of foundation projects and events indicated the need to prioritize the most efficient use of our volunteer labour. We are thrilled that the Polar Bear Dip will continue through the Rhythm Ropers, and wish them much success.”

The Nelson Rhythm Ropers are a well known team of competitive skippers who travel world-wide competing. This year the team will be hosting a provincial competition at the end of April.

Rhythm Roper director Wendi Thomson said “fundraising is always a challenge so when we heard about the opportunity to take this on, we ‘jumped’ at it.” (And yes, the pun was intended).

The Nelson Rhythm Ropers, seen here with Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Chair Pat Dooley (holding the basketball), will take over the annual Submitted photo Polar Bear Dip. Funds are raised by polar dip- son@hotmail.com and one will be pers who raise pledges ahead of sent electronically. the event as well as donations for Spectators are encouraged to chili and hot chocolate available come down and cheer on the brave that day. souls who take the plunge.

If you would like to get inThe event is happening New volved, you can pick up pledge Years Day with festivities beginsheets ahead of the event from the ning around 11:30 a.m. with the Nelson and District Chamber of count down to get in the water at Commerce or email wendithom- noon.

Kootenay Contraption Contest for kids Imagine the year is 2050. Wind and solar have proliferated as clean, green, sources of electricity.

As society has yet to teach Mother Nature to blow wind all day long, and that pesky issue of the sun only shining sometimes is fundamentally unchangeable, we need better ways of saving up the clean energy we make — so we can use it when we actually need it — which begs the question: By 2050, with plentiful wind and solar energy available, how will we store that energy to make it more useful?

KAST- GLOWS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) is inviting kids in Grades 2 to 8 from school districts 8, 10, 20 and 51 to enter the 2013 Kootenay Contraption Contest to help answer this question.

This annual contest encourages kids to let their minds open wide, be as creative and innovative as possible and design a contraption that solves this future problem.

The contraptions created don’t necessarily have to work right now, but a sketch-up and description of

how it solves the problem are essential.

Contraptions may be drawn, built, videotaped, digitally built or otherwise.

Just show the judges that you’ve come up with the next brilliant energy-friendly idea, tell the story of how it solves the problem and why it’s the best way forward.

Creative applications of technology in submissions are encouraged — and adored.

The 2013 Kootenay Contraption Contest runs until January 10. Entries will compete for the overall grand prize of an iPad Air. In addition, the best submission in each grade will win a classroom pizza party.

Entries can be submitted in a variety of ways: post it on the GLOWS Facebook page (which you can find via www.kast.com/GLOWS) or email associated name, grade and school information to info@kast. com. Or download the entry form from http://www. kast.com/kootenaycontraptioncontest2013 and either mail the completed submission to KAST at PO Box 119, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 or scan and e-mail it to info@kast.com.

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Aviation honour

Pilots group recognized Earlier this year, the British Columbia Aviation Council awarded the Nelson Pilots Association COPA Flight 87 with the prestigious William Templeton Trophy.

This award is given out annually for outstanding initiative and achievement in the successful development of a community airport or floatplane landing facility by an individual, association, municipal government or company.

The inscription on the award reads: “Presented to the Nelson Pilots Association to recognize the contribution made to aviation in the province of BC by the pilots and people involved in keeping Nelson’s vital airport open and running since 1912.”

The William Templeton Trophy is awarded annually to deserving nominees. Past winners include the Abbotsford International Airport, Kamloops Airport Authority Society and the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook.

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The volunteers and cats and dogs at the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP) wish you and yours

a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We are grateful for your support; we couldn’t do our good work without you! Here are the adoptables currently looking for forever homes. All KAAP pets are spayed - neutered and vaccinated.

Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for information

The Nelson Pilots Association is the 2013 recipient of the BC Aviation Council’s William Submited photo Templeton Trophy

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Why hasn’t this fantastic 5 month old kitten been adopted?

We don’t know! He is social, cuddly, and gets along with kids and dogs and other cats. Perfect for most families. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for a visit.

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

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Every year at the annual Telus Ambassadors Christmas dinner, food items are collected for the St. Saviours Food Pantry. On hand to make the donation was (from left to right) Telus ambassadors Gord McGregor, Bill Brown and Dave McMichael.

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Whitewater Ski Team

Skiing is a lifelong sport and a great way for families to spend time together. Children who are physically active feel confident and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

At the Whitewater Ski Team, our expert coaches are committed to education and excellence in ski racing. By encouraging your children’s enthusiasm for skiing and their ability, we hope they will embrace a lifetime of skiing at a competitive or recreational level. Through ski racing, children develop the fundamental skills of agility, balance, coordination and speed which are essential to their enjoyment and success of any sport.

If you want your children to find enjoyment in the outdoors all winter long, developing their skiing skills is an excellent first step.

JOIN THE WHITEWATER SKI TEAM FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER VISIT whitewaterskiteam.ca TO INQUIRE: CLUB PRESIDENT, TRACY PUNCHARD presidentwh2oskiteam@gmail.com HEAD COACH, DYLAN HENDERSON dylanhen@hotmail.com

These 9 week old pups are Samoyed - Belgian Shepherd crosses. They are healthy, easy pups, good with children, other dogs and cats. Almost house trained too! Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for a visit.

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From all of us at Valhalla Path Realty, we thank you for your business and friendship over the past year and wish you and your families the very best of the Christmas season and all good things in the New Year.

Wayne, Norm, Lev, Robert, Kristina, Steven, Kate & Agnez!

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This cutie pie is a 4 month old Rotti- Husky cross. He is smart and confident, and gets along well with older dogs, chickens, and donkeys. He will be terrific in obedience classes! Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for a visit.

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society

www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Commercially-zoned building in Nelson’s downtown core. Recently renovated, two storey with Naturopathic Clinic as tenant on the main floor. Second floor is currently occupied be Seller: Buyer could lease out, or utilize as their own office or professional space. Great opportunity!

Ideal family home located in the quite community of Glade. In-law suite in the basement for rental income or a summer kitchen for the garden enthusiast. Newer flooring, a woodstove, large windows, Jack & Jill bathroom, spacious kitchen with pantry, and a large covered deck.

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Four bed, three bath home on.33 acre w/suite, steps away to the Public Beach access in Balfour. MLS 2390720

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An incredible 0.92 acres with several apple, plum and pear trees, lilacs and a huge horse chestnut. This 433 sq. ft. split level recreational cottage has Kitchen & pantry on lower level and living room/bedroom c o m b i n a t i o n o n u p p e r l e v e l . MLS 2393072

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Wishing you a magical & joyous Christmas. From our families to Yours…

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Glen Darough 250.354.3343

Alan Tarr 250.354.8489

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Students share their thoughts on Christmas

A merry Hume holiday Last week, the Nelson Star asked Hume elementary school to prepare some letters to Santa and artwork for the special Christmas greeting section. They delivered and the Nelson Star is pleased to present their work and more on the following pages. All the little girls and boys who contributed their work should easily make Santa’s nice list.

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Coffee not only tastes great, but it’s also an ancient detoxifying and firming treatment which eliminates toxins and promotes circulation. Luxury Spas around the world have long used coffee as a secret ingredient in body scrubs. The grounds help exfoliate, while caffeine can help minimize the appearance of cellulite.

Expect the unexpected.

Gifts from Dig! 2811 Popoff Road beside the Credit Union at the Junction Tues-Sat 9:30-5:30 • Closed Dec 22 & re-open Jan 7th 250-359-5926 • www.diggardencentre.com

Treat yourself or your loved one this Christmas to a little pick me up!

Special ends Jan. 15th, 2014

Offering “Unwind the Daily Grind & A Spicy Oso Perk!” full body scrubs.

For $55 (reg $65)

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Letters to Santa

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“ The practitioners and staff at Kokanee Physiotherapy Clinic would like to wish our friends and clients a Merry Christmas with a Safe, Healthy, Happy Holiday Season and Best Wishes for 2014.”

801 B Front Street • 250-352-7030

New clients always welcome. Quality, individualized care in a relaxed environment.

& SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC

Wrap up with Savings!

With Tidings of comfort and joy to our customers, friends and neighbors this holiday season.

We always appreciate the opportunity to be of service.

Thank you!

250.352.2202 701 Front St. Nelson, B.C

Hope, Health & Prosperity in 2014!

Thank you to all our valued clients, for your continued support! New clients always welcome. Offering Great Holiday Specials, Gift Certificates & More!

Warm wishes from all of us!

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Happy Holidays from everyone at the Nelson Star

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Letters to Santa

Season’s Greetings from Kootenay Health Services Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology

#205 - 625 Front Street | Nelson BC V1L 4B6 Ph. 250 352 1116 | Fax 250 352 1118 www.kootenayhealth.com

Could be an electrical system overload.

All the best this Holiday Season Your friends at Kootenay Motors

Traditional Values, Modern Technology www.kootenaymotors.com

213 Baker Street • 250.352.5383

One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say

THANK YOU

and to wish you the very best for the New Year! from your local RBC Mortgage Specialist

Gift Ideas...

Smart kids want smart toys.

Quadrilla and Goldiblox inspire creative problem solving for curious young girls and boys All this, and so much more for the little ones in your life, at Mountain Baby

Warren Scown

RBC Royal Bank®

From your local RBC, providing advice to Nelson and area for 115 years ®

401 Baker Street • 250-354-4111

636 Baker Street Nelson, B.C. (250) 352-1789 www.mountainbaby.com

The possibilities are endless

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Letters to Santa

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“With much gratitude to all our clients!”

New Session Starts Mon Jan 6th!

Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year from all the staff at the Kootenai Pilates Centre!

Call 250.352.1600 to register!

www.kootenaipilates.com

Scrap King wishes everyone a safe and fun holiday!

From all of us at the Nelson Police Department, we wish you a safe and healthy Holiday Season and remember... if it won’t go, we will tow!

Did you know that Scrap King offers 24 hour towing??

Servicing Nelson, Castlegar, Creston & anywhere else you might end up!

Keep our number in your phone 1-888-357-2091

AUTO WRECKING & TOWING LTD.

1-888-357-2091 1660 Airport Rd. Salmo

The Nelson Fire Department wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season and reminds you to test your (smoke) alarm!

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Smile...It’s Christmas!

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FOOD DELIVERY: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM- 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM - MIDNIGHT

LIQUOR DELIVERY 9AM - 11PM 7 DAYS PER WEEK

Wishing a very happy holiday season to all our patients and their families.

We’re deeply grateful for your vote of confidence.

515D Vernon St. Nelson 250-352-3834

Happy Holidays from the Hume

We are open on Christmas Day. 9am – 2pm and 4pm – 9pm.

Reservations are recommended.

352-5331

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Holiday

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GREETINGS from everyone at

1236 Bay Avenue 250-364-2522

The Gift Card

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Affordable and easy gifts for those you want to thank this season

eat fresh pizza

Our gift cards make the perfect Christmas present!

Across from Safeway Hours: Sunday - Thursdays 11:00am - 11:00pm. Fridays & Saturdays 11:00am - midnight.

Load a card with $25 or more and receive a FREE 6” SUB of your choice!

Gift Cards 327 Baker St Nelson 250-352-7165

Pharmasave Gift Cards

The weather won’t always be frightful For golf gift cards: golf@granitepointe.ca (250) 352-5913 ext. 5

So many people you don’t want to forget.

Canadian 2 for 1 offers the perfect gift for: mailman, cat/dog sitter or that special someone PICK UP YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE AT CANADIAN 2 FOR 1 IN THE WEST ARM PLAZA!

Give the gift that: • Fits • Doesn’t need batteries, • Is the right colour and is just what they ALWAYS WANTED! 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 www.nelsonpharmasave.com

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Holiday tips

Curtailing costs should be an early New Year’s resolution

Give gifts without breaking the bank The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including spending. Spending money is an accepted part of the season for many celebrants, who exchange gifts with loved ones, travel to see family and friends and host holiday parties this time of year. None of those things comes without a cost, and for some consumers, curtailing those costs is an early New Year’s resolution.

Though it might seem impossible to rein in holiday spending, there are ways consumers can do just that and still enjoy a festive holiday season. l Propose a gift exchange. Many families exchange gifts during the holidays, but there are ways to make such exchanges less expensive.

Instead of a traditional exchange in which every member of the family buys a gift for everyone else, propose an exchange in which family members pick names out of a hat and only buy a gift for the person whose name they draw. l Don’t purchase extended warranties. Bigticket items like televisions and other household appliances make for popular gifts come the holiday season. When purchasing such items,

shoppers are often asked by a salesperson if they want to purchase an extended warranty.

In theory, extending the warranty seems like a great idea, acting as a safety blanket should something happen to the item down the road.

But many appliances already come with a manufacturer’s warranty, and extended warranties often just duplicate coverage already provided by the manufacturer. l Only buy gifts for children. For many adults, the joy of the holiday season comes not from receiving gifts but from the opportunities to spend time with family and friends. So rather than buying adult friends and relatives gifts, propose that adults only buy gifts for the kids in the family. This saves adults time and money, and the youngsters still get the joy of unwrapping gifts come the holiday season. l Give gift cards. Gift cards may seem impersonal, but they can save shoppers money while allowing recipients to truly get something they want. Shoppers on strict budgets can purchase a gift card that fits into that budget, removing the temptation to spend a few extra Adults looking to curtail their holiday spending can agree with relatives to only purchase gifts for children. dollars when they find the perfect gift..

Don’t settle for a boring old card and envelope

Get creative when giving cash presents Cash has become an increasingly popular gift in recent years, especially at Christmas.

Once considered impersonal, cash is now a go-to gift for shoppers whose foremost concerns are putting smiles on their loved ones’ faces.

Those who still hesitate at the thought of giving an envelope full of cash, take note: There are many clever ways to give green that make

cash gifts just as enjoyable to give as to receive. r Steer clear of cold cash. Regardless of how thoughtful it may be, a greeting card with cash inside does not exactly elicit the warm sentiments synonymous with Christmas.

In many ways, carrying cash has become less convenient than swiping debit or credit cards when mak-

ing purchases big and small.

Gifters who want to make their cash gifts even more convenient can purchase a prepaid debit or credit card that recipients can use anywhere, whether it’s buying trinkets at an overseas souvenir shop or filling up the car with fuel. r Pool your resources. Another unique way to give cash gifts is to

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pool your resources with fellow loved ones.

This is especially convenient when loved ones have expensive big-ticket items on their holiday wish lists. r Wrap it up. Forget the envelope, this time give the cash as a present. Get a large box and fill it with newspaper, cans of soup or any

The possibilities are endless

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other recyclable you have. Make sure the money is at the bottom of the box.

The recipient will go nuts trying to figure out what this big gift contains.

By doing this they still enjoy the fun and surprise of opening a present, then get the fun of spending the cash on whatever present they desire.

Renaissance Hair Company and SPA would like to wish you a

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OPEN LATE TILL 8 Thursday and Friday

Sunday Appointments Available.

20% off all new client cut and colours with Tia Rushann or Rachelle. For new clients only.

We sell gift certificates for the perfect holiday gift!

Like us on Facebook and be entered to win a free makeover!

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Holiday traditions

KRIS WITT

Why is holly and mistletoe associated with Christmas?

Symbols of the season

Season’s greetings and wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.Thank you for inviting us to assist you with your income tax and financial planning.

Kris Witt and team.

“Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.”

As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition.

Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths.

In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss.

While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

Holly: Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away.

The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn.

To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses.

Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas.

Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

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Happy Holidays All the best to you and yours from all the staff of Gerick Cycle and Ski. Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas.

Mistletoe: Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians.

It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees.

Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees.

In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality).

The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection.

When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day.

This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection.

Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants as they can be dangerous.

Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous.

Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands.

Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well.

702 Baker St. 250-354-4622 www.gericks.com

Filled With Our Gratitude

We’re hoping your holiday season is an equal mix of harmony and joy. For your goodwill and trust, please accept a generous measure of our sincere gratitude.

Andrew, Jennifer, Teressa, Ayla and Ameeta

Happy Holidays

Thank you to all of the community volunteers, and event organizers that work so hard for our community making it a better place to Live-Work and Play.

Wishing you personal health and happiness, and of course a prosperous 2014 for local business.

From the Board of Directors and Staff of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce

Thanks for thinking local first

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250-352-3121

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Visiting Santa

Simple tips to keep youngsters happy

The Santa experience The holiday season means it’s time once again for parents to take their youngsters to visit Santa Claus. Pictures with little boys and girls lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red.

But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble.

After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience starts to wear thin. The combination of antsy children and aggravated adults could set off a chain reaction that culminates in tear-stained cheeks and a sullied holiday memory.

Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips. q Prep children. While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit and a big, white beard may be nervous.

Begin talking up Santa a few months before Christmas, mentioning how nice and friendly he is. Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at fairs, circuses and birthday parties and help them grow accustomed to people in costumes. If costumes elicit screams of horror, wait another year before seeing Santa. q Visit during off-peak hours.

Weekends and evenings are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall. q Consider other venues. Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa.

Turn a visit with Santa into a pleasant experience for children of all age.

Families may be able to share a meal with Santa at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children. q Go well-fed. There’s little worse than waiting in line and doing so hungry. Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to en-

joy while waiting. Opt for items that will not stain lips and teeth or drip onto clothing.

q Make it a family photo.

Sometimes the only way to entice a little one to take a picture with Santa is to provide some added security. Dress your best and be prepared to have to step in and cozy up to Santa to ensure your child is all smiles.

Which song is your favourite?

From The Mayor, Council and the Staff of the City of Nelson

Christmas music has been enjoyed for decades and certain compositions are widely loved and played year after year.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who compiles lists of the most popular songs, lists Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Winter Wonderland, both of which were written in 1934, as the oldest and most popular tunes.

The newest popular song is Wonderful Christmastime, composed in 1979. The following tunes are some of the more popular Christmas songs: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire); Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; White Christmas; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; Jingle Bell Rock and I’ll Be Home for Christmas.

May you enjoy the beauty, warmth and wonder of the season.

Happy holidays from your friends at Kootenay Savings

better. together.

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