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INSIDE CPR station transfer Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce soon to get old train station. PAGE 2

Davies Street Park Lastest cost estimates put park at $357,000. PAGE 8

Hwy sign review Ministry of Transportation takes a look at signs on Kootenay highways. PAGE 8

Drum roll please Popular Kutapira percussion troupe hits the Capitol. PAGE 3

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Since 1988 – Nelson’s Only Independent Newspaper WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009

VOLUME 21, NUMBER 50

$7 million for dorm renos Selkirk College lands major government funding to create 100 new beds in empty buildings in Nelson by Chris Shepherd The old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” had a $7 million payoff for Selkirk College this week as the federal and provincial governments announced funding to renovate the empty dorms in Nelson. In an announcement on Monday, Nov. 9, the federal government delivered $3.45 million and the province a matching $3.45 million to make St. Martin’s Hall and McCarthy Hall liveable. The Columbia Basin Trust topped off the project with another $100,000. The City of Nelson has contributed the land and buildings as well as $5,000. Marilyn Luscombe, president of Selkirk College, said Monday was all about the students and their welfare. “With more students than we have ever had in our 33-year history, we need to be able to encourage more to come and more to stay.” As Selkirk reviewed the building, anecdotes reached college officials that some students were leaving school or going elsewhere because there were no dorms in Nelson. The renovation will create space for 100 students in the two buildings. Each unit will have two to three beds, a washroom and small kitchen. Official estimates are the renovation will create 850 person months of work. Selkirk expects to have its workers begin preliminary work almost immediately; a government requirement with the funding is the project be finished by March 2011. Monday’s announcement marks the end of

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Above, Barry Auliffe, director of communications and development for Selkirk College, talks to the media by phone in one of the empty dorm rooms in Selkirk College. The provincial and federal goverments, along with the Columbia Basin Trust, announced a total $7 million to renovate the empty St. Martin’s and McCarthy Halls.

Who contributed what Federal government – $3.45 million With more students than we have ever had in our 33year history, we need to be able to encourage more to come and more to stay.

a year-long effort from the college to turn the empty dorms into a liveable residence. In the summer of 2008, Barry Auliffe, director of communications and development for the college, looked into whether the buildings could be saved at all. He found the structure was sound, but there were problems with some asbestos in the

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Nelson council approves to temporarily take on building before transferring it to Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce by Chris Shepherd The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce will have the CPR train station at the foot of Baker Street by the end of the year. At their Monday, Nov. 9 meeting, Nelson’s council approved the city’s role in the transfer that will see the empty building given to the chamber. The city will own the property for roughly seven days while the property is registered and then transferred to the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. There is some risk with the transfer. The land falls under contaminated sites regulations and under part of the donation agreement between CPR and Nelson, the city takes on the responsibility of determining the condition and suitability of the land for city purposes. The city and CPR also agree to keep confidential any information on the environmental condition of the land that they may have shared. In his advice to the city the city’s lawyer, Leon Pigott, said the city is protected from any liability because it would only be responsible for any contamination it contributes to the site. Given the city would own the land for a week, that is not likely to happen. The chamber plans to renovate the 109year-old building to serve as their new office. They will also create office space for other businesses and visitor information centre. The chamber had some encouraging news this summer when the federal government gave them $100,000 to conduct a feasibility study on how to renovate the building, which has been empty for the past 22 years.

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Friday, Nov. 13, The Grey Creek Hall, Grey Creek �� Saturday, Nov. 14, Cedar Creek Cafe, Winlaw Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at �� Thursday, Nov. 19, Silverton Art Gallery, Silverton the Capitol Theatre, �� Friday, Nov. 20 The Argenta Hall, Argenta 421 Victoria St. �� Saturday, Nov. 21 The Langham Theatre, Kaslo Born out of a forward�� Saturday Nov. 28, The Ymir Hall, Ymir thinking educational initiative introducing youth All show times 7:30 p.m., save Winlaw, 8 p.m. Tickets �� to global rhythms and are $12. There will be tickets for the Ymir show �� formed in 2005 through a available at Eddy Music. �� In Hello Baby!, Lucas Myers answers the burning Canada Council program professionquestion of what happens when a self-involved man- matching child becomes a new father as well as providing help- al artists and students, ful hints for other fathers-to-be such as: “Is your life Kutapira have hardly �� as you know it really over?”; “Can you function on had a chance to reflect on their achievements. two hours sleep?”; and “Is it really possible to become �� Through the motivaso obsessed with bowel movements and nipples that tion and mentoring of �� you actually give them pet names? Like Jerome?” All the things you were afraid to ask in prenatal artistic director Jack Duncan and percussion class�� will be answered, and more. Featuring new tunes “Rebel Dad,” “Nobody maestro, Myles Bigelow, �� Warned Me Bout the Drool,” and “Yes Honey I’d Be the group is forging new More Than Happy To Make Dinner And Hand Wash links between the traAll These Cloth Diapers As Soon As I Finish Giving ditions of Zimbabwe’s You A Back Rub And Vacuuming The Floor Again marimba music and the Because You Are Hyper Paranoid About Germs, rhythmic soul of Afro Really I Would, No, I’m Not just Saying that Because Cuban drumming. Kai Buchan, Jeremy I Think It’s What You Want to Hear, I Want To Do It, Bryant, Sangito Bigelow, Look, I’m Doing It Right Now, See?” Chris�� Couto and Theo Tickets are $12. �� Vincent are all fluent in � �� both disciplines; rotating through their batRemember When: All ages DJ dance �� tery �� of soprano, tenor Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at The Velvet and baritone marimbas �� Underground, 646 Baker St. �� and trading licks on the � �� Let us remember those who are less fortunate, have drum kit, timbales and fun and work for peace. Organizers ask people to bring hand drums. �� non-perishable food donations for Our Daily Bread. The marimbas’ funky, �� The lineup includes Max Mixwell, Philth Kids, Bryx, wooden resonance isn’t Ben Fox, Alex Suplex and more. SUBMITTED �� the only buzz Kutapira Admission is $15 for the first 25 people, $20 after is generating. The acco- Kutapira. that. lades from all corners Anyone under 16 must be escorted or have written have been swift in com- stodgy world of world and velocity to festival ing people to their feet �� permission from a legal guardian. of ing and the praise has music, the quintet has stages, community events and rattling the cages been fanatical. In the been bringing a welcome and concert halls in the uninitiated. – submitted sometimes serious and injection of exuberance Canada and abroad, lift-

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Local scribblers to take part in Literary Competition this weekend Friday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 16, 12 p.m. The Nelson and District Arts Council is co-producing this year’s Literary Competition in collaboration with Oxygen Art Centre and the B.C. Federation of Writers. This popular event has been expanded to include the Federation of Writer’s weekend retreat at the Ymir Hotel. Writers can take part in the competition, the retreat, or both. This way they can do their work in a supportive atmosphere with other writers over the weekend and send in their submissions on Monday. The competition begins when the theme is emailed to all registered participants. Finished manuscripts must be delivered back by email or by hand to the arts council office by 12 p.m. on on Monday, Nov. 16. An independent jury will decide on the first and second place winners in each of the following categories:

The Amazing Kreskin Comes to Nelson

Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, 421 Victoria St. and youth. This latter category is Through the decades, open to all youth from the age of audiences of all ages 13 to 18, and the young writers can have been drawn to this choose to write in any of the three legendary figure. Not categories. many celebrities can Winners in each of the categories boast their own televiwill be announced during a wine sion series, their own and cheese reception at Oxygen Art board game, over 16 Centre on Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. books, their own theme Winners will have the opportunity song, hundreds of to read selections from their winning appearances on almost manuscripts. A cash award for first every talk/variety show and second place in each category to be had with perforwill be presented at the reception mances seen all over the ($200 and $100 respectively). �� world. Further information and ��applicaHe has flown over 3 tion forms can be found by visiting the � �� million miles. Born in arts council’s website at www.ndac.ca Montclair, New Jersey, or by emailing ndac@netidea.com. �� it was during the childThe cost of registration is $30 for hood game “hot and adults, $20 for members of �� the �� arts cold” that Kreskin’s council or the B.C. Federation of remarkable ability to Writers and $20 for youth. find hidden objects – submitted emerged. His ability to read thoughts expanded, and by his teens he also became nationally rec�� ognized in the United States as “The World’s Youngest Hypnotist,” resulting in his collaborating in psychological SUBMITTED clinical studies extendThe Amazing Kreskin. ing into the realm of parapsychology and the power of suggestion. In March 2009, the The Tonight Show with By his late teens, this �� film The Great Buck Johnny Carson in the icon of thought transfer�� ence developed a men- Howard, directed by 1970s and 1980s, Kreskin �� tal test that has become and starring Tom Hanks has made a recent return the highlight of his based on Kreskin’s to late night with several �� debuted in appearances on NBC’s performances all over career, �� North American theLate Night hosted by the world. This signa�� Jimmy Fallon. ture piece has Kreskin atres. The character �� Call the Capitol for requesting his cheque Kreskin is played by tickets at 352-6363 or be hidden somewhere John Malkovich. ��He�� within the venue he is chose to self publish buy online through their appearing. If he fails to Kreskin Confidential to website at www.capitol�� find it, he will forfeit complement the release theatre.bc.ca. of the film. A regular on his fee. – submitted

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Joe Keithley

Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. I Am Now We Are is a emotionally charged presentation by concert pianist and writer Dharel Verville in the genre of “sacred theatre,” an illuminating tapestry of classical music and storytelling pitted against some of the major myths that this culture lives by. The performance is a powerfully dynamic interplay between the forces of inhumanity, war and domination, brought into play with the deeper spiritual powers of humanity and peaceful coexistence. The music, poetry and myth are utilized to provide added depth, perspective, and emotional enhancement to the poignant story about a concert pianist who is afflicted with a multiple personality disorder. His condition came about when the current wars began and due to his extreme empathic nature he identified with the horror of the children being maimed and killed in these unjust wars. The emotional trauma of his empathy caused his psyche to shatter. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. Single moms and dads are free. No small children. Parental guidance strongly advised.

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Girls movie night

Friday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, 608 Lake St. Organizers invite girls between the ages of 11 and 14 to kick start their weekend at the youth centre with food, activities, a movie and more. Bring girlfriends or come alone. All girls welcome. For more information, contact 352-5656.

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for excess; this period they bring to life on stages across Canada. With a stage show that harkens back to the days of the travelling salesman, The Hobos are the cure-all elixir for those requiring entertainment. Their brand of music is authentic and complex, mixing equal parts of the carnival,

farm, tavern and circus. Two acoustic guitars, a banjo, mandolin, doghouse bass and a fiddle create the unique backdrop over which the six vocalists paint malevolent yet harmonious works of art. Their music drives and swings while they stomp - the crowd smiles and joins in.

tributions to the guitar world as a performer, teacher, and music editor. Completing studies at Western Michigan University and a professional music training diploma from Vancouver Community College, he studied lute repertoire and technique in London, England at the Early Music Centre with Anthony Rooley, Jakob Lindberg, Nigel North and Emma Kirkby.

From 1983 to 2003 he was a faculty member of the music schools at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Community College. He moved to Nelson in 2004 where he hosts The Art and Times of the Guitar on Kootenay Coop Radio and teaching at the Nelson Academy of Music. Tickets are $7, available at the door.

Saturday, Nov. 14 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. The Hobos are of another time and perform a swing, bluegrass, blues and folk infusion. A time when pleasure usurped profession; when live music provided the soundtrack

New Notes: ‘New Music’ with Alan Rinehart Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Oxygen Art Centre, #3-320 Vernon St. (alley entrance) Join classical musician and composer Alan Rinehart in an evening of enquiry into the language and structure of “New Music.” Rinehart has made many con-

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Thursday, Nov. 12, doors at 8 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. Legendary godfather of punk and D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley will perform his solo acoustic show after the Nelson premier of the new D.O.A. DVD. After more than 30 years of creating dissent through music and writing the bestselling book, I Shithead, he shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. He is touring to support his new album Band of Rebels.

Friday, Nov. 13, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St. DJ Neoteric and producer DJ U-Tern make up the tag team, Smoke and Mirrors. These boys are the latest signing to Grammynominated Switch’s Dubsided Records, with an EP due in the coming months. Already in high demand, they’ve dropped a crushing remix of Tittsworth’s WTF featuring Pase Rock and Kid Sister, available on Plant Records 12 Inch and Digital. Remixes are in the works for Major Lazer (Diplo and Switch), among others with a focus on diverse and unique sounds, tailor made for the clubs. This duo is on fire. $10 at the door, opening set by Hoola.

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Wilderness dweller comes to Nelson’s Library

Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library, 602 Stanley St. Author Chris Czajkowski loves the wilderness so much that, after making her way 500 kilometres north of Vancouver to Bella Coola via England, the South Pacific, and South America, she built a log house 27 miles from the road and accessible only by foot and canoe. Czajkowski shares her wilderness observations in a special slide presentation and reading at the library. Czajkowski now operates an eco-tourism business from her wilderness home in the summer. In the winter she paints, inspired by the landscape and its inhabitants, and these illustrations grace many of her books. A Mountain Year: Diary of a Wilderness Dweller, is an illustrated journal based on one year of Czajkowski’s life in the Central Coast Mountains. Full of original paintings and diary entries, it’s a glimpse into the life of an independent spirit, and forms the basis for the slide presentation.

Salsa Night with a belly dancing twist

Friday, Nov. 13, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon St. This time around Salsa Night will feature a special guest, a belly dancer, directly from Venezuela, Jennifer Mendizabal. She has danced and performed with Shakira’s belly dancing teacher, Bozenka. For years, Mendizabal has taught belly dancing as well as salsa and merengue. She will perform at 10:30 p.m. and will be available for teaching in November and December. Cover is $5.

is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on. Rehearsals are Wednesday and/or Friday afternoons, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at South Nelson Elementary from Wednesday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Dec. 18. The performances are Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Friday, Dec. 18. Email jeff@forstmedia. ca to book an audition, and to find out more information about the show.

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Auditions for Nelson Youth Theatre Christmas play

Friday, Nov. 13, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at South Nelson Elementary School, 814 Latimer St. Nelson Youth Theatre announces a call for all youth actors, aged six to 16 for auditions for Barbara Robinson’s famous play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant

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Sunday, Nov. 15, doors at 7:30 p.m., show time at 8:30 p.m. at The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St. Jean-Paul de Roover has been described as playing intensely creative, unique, gorgeous music. He is a sensitive singer, armed with an acoustic guitar and effect pedals, laying down tracks and harmonizing to them amid complex percussion and sometimes bizarre electronic effects. Born in Thunder Bay and raised in Africa, Asia and South America, he

combines live looping guitars and a voice used like an instrument. His performance could lead anywhere: full acapella harmonies, rhythmic tribal beats, noise layered worlds of ambient rock, campfire folk, or electro ballads.

Young Authors and Illustrators’ Club

Starts Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson Municipal Library This club is open to people who like to tell and write stories and draw pictures and cartoons. Organizers say this is a chance to interview aliens, develop cartoon strips, chat with kitchen tables, illustrate limericks, invent magic potions, rewrite fairy tales and much more. Participants will tell stories, play word games, create animated cartoons, draw, paint, collage and maybe make a small book. Local artist and writer, Kate Bridger, heads up this club of future authors and illustrators. Open to participants between the ages of 8 and 13, this club will run until Wednesday, Dec. 16. Registration is $65 which covers all supplies and materials. Register in advance at the Nelson

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runs 90 minutes. Advance tickets available at Otter Books. For more info, go to www.FLIKS.ca or email info@FLIKS.ca.

Movie: The Horse Boy

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Wednesday Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St. How far would you travel to heal your child? An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in a desperate attempt to treat his condition with shamanic healing. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care for their son – but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals, particularly horses, and the family set off on a quest for a possible cure. This documentary odyssk9E000085 sey gives insight into how, in life’s darkest moments, one can find the gateway to joy and wonder. Multiple award winner rated PG and

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If you are feeling like you are not getting what you want right now, just relax. The time is not right. There is no point in wasting your energy by fighting a situation you are powerless to change. This is a time to go with the flow. You may find that by waiting this one out the rewards will be much sweeter when the time is right.

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May 21 - June 20

This is the time to clear any blockages, overcome selfdefeating attitudes and kick those old habits. Your tenacity and determination will pay off. You will be able to clear the ground for new projects or relationships. It is of benefit to you to remain focused on the work that must be done.

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If you have made plans to travel lately, it will turn out to be an enjoyable journey. Everything will work out well. This could be for a major trip you are planning or just a day or weekend getaway. If you are not planning any travel, you will find invites and opportunities to attend social gatherings or parties.

Virgo

August 23 - Sept 22

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This is a good time to remind yourself that you have good and forgiving friends. If plans with friends have not been followed through lately it will do more harm than good to blame the other person. You may realize after careful consideration that you were part of the reason plans did not work out.

Avoid taking chances this week. It is possible you are vulnerable to being deceived by someone in your life. If you suspect someone close to you is not being honest, then you are probably right. If this is the case, try to confront them about it - then you will know whether it is worth reconciliation or not.

4 8 Aquarius 1 3 8 2 6 Jan 20 - Feb 18 2 7 7

Whatever you are committed to right now, either on your own project, job or business venture, you are on the right track and great success awaits you. Just keep on working away at it as your success is due to your own efforts. You have made it through the hardest part.

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You may have reached a point where it is time to decide whether you really want to commit or not. This could be with your job, a new project, or with a relationship. Now is the time to make an agreement or reconciliation. You have the strength to make this happen if you want it.

You are able to step back from your life and view your situation from an outside perspective this week. This new perspective reveals much about what you need to accomplish right now, both inside and out. This is a time to be self-reflective. This will help guide your next moves. Observe, acknowledge, and release.

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You may have been missing the mark lately and are falling short in your efforts. Carefully observe your situation from a different point of view. What lessons can you learn from these experiences? You may be experiencing material or monetary loss. Remember that the best things in life are not things.

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Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo Founded in Calgary in 1981, this quintet of versatile musicians is dedicated to exceptional artistic presentations and innovative leadership in the artistic community. Their Kaslo program is called BrassScapes! The audience will see what they hear as Foothills Brass takes them through a series of scenes beginning with the splendid Baroque era of Handel and Frescobaldi. Then it’s off to the gypsy life with a lively Ukrainian wedding. The gospel side explores the music of faith with “Simple Gifts” and “Amazing Grace”. A legendary western-style trumpet battle opens the second half with Copland’s “Hoe-Down”, the “Bullfighter’s Song” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The final segment, in a quiet after-hours café, delves into music by Gershwin and Bernstein and sets the stage for a final rousing scene in New Orleans. Tickets are available at Figments in Kaslo and at the door. Single tickets $22, seniors $20, students $5. School-age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. For information call Karen 353-7539 or David 3545368.

The months of November and December, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday except Monday at The Frog Peak Cafe, 1418 Highway 6 The show is a fundraiser for the Slocan Valley Figure Studies group. Represented here are works by some of the many valley artists that participate in a weekly drop-in session held at the Slocan Park Hall. The sessions are open to all artists working in a variety of mediums. Represented in this show are clay pieces by Rab’ia Gonzalez, splatter paintings by Evelyn Kirkaldy, oil paintings by Peter Velisek, and drawings by Jules Delaney, Bob Inwood and Yvonne Munro. A portion of the sales will go to the figure studies group to help pay for hall rental and administration fees. Any artists interested in joining the group can call the Slocan Valley Recreation Commission at 226-0008 or Yvonne at 359-8069, or visit http://slocanvalleyarts.ca/.

Events ongoing. Wednesdays

November 11, 2009

DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee $7. SoccerQuest indoor field. 308 Cedar St., 4:30 6 p.m.

BALFOUR HALL’S TWO Christmas Craft Fairs: also Sat Nov. 21., 9-2 p.m. Door prizes, free admission, or food hamper items for Transition House. Information 229-5265

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10:15 a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. You are welcome. 352-2515

NELSON DAYBREAK ROTARY Gourmet Dinner & Auction, 6 p.m. Mary Hall, contact Harry Pringle 250-505-1374.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308

SPAY-GETTI AND NO Balls Dinner @ The Hume. Tickets available at the Nelson SPCA or phone 250-352-7178

SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT AGM Pot Luck/meeting at 5p.m at Junction Church, South Slocan. www.dancebeat.org for details. 7:30 - 11 p.m. dance.

NELSON UNITED CHURCH service, 10 a.m. 602 Silica St. All are welcome.

CRAWFORD BAY SUNDAY Markets: July and August 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crawford Bay Park. cbsundaymarket@live.ca or 250-227-9205/6806

PROBLEM WITH EATING and weight? OA suppor t group 5 - 6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria (basement). No dues or fees. 250-352-7717 or 1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm

DROP IN ULTIMATE frisbee Lakeside soccer fields, 3:30 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Harrop Hall, Harrop 5:30 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting noon The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby.com or 250-352-3860. GLACIER HARMONIES Women’s Barbershop Chorus. All welcome at 7 p.m. to Baptist Church, 611-5th St. Nelson. Dorothy 352-7199 or Joey 352-3393

PUBLIC MEDITATION 12 - 1 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com SAHAJ MARG group meditation please phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496 SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street. NELSON TABLE TENNIS CLUB. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Blewett Elementary School when school is in session. 352-9547 or 352-5739 BAHA’I COMMUNITY of Nelson. Please join us for an introduction to Baha’i Faith. 7 p.m. 354-0944

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 9916 PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485 TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4th Thursday (each month): Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http://kokanee.freetoasthost.ws

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. NELSON AA-F-TROOP meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St. CHANTING FOR EVERYONE 7-8:30pm 714 Hoover St., For information contact Tobias, 352-2338 or tobi@studiocantilena.com MAGIC THE GATHERING Card Game Nelson Youth Center 7 - 10:00 p.m. logan@graniteroot.com.

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-505-5583 NELSON CHESS CLUB every Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St.

Sundays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. PUBLIC MEDITATION 9 a.m. -- 12 p.m Mid-morning refreshments; come and go as you wish. Shambhala Meditation Centre 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com NELSON RADIO CONTROL CLUB, RC car racing 10am most Sundays, (seasonal) private race track, also Rock Crawling and RC Heli Flying, contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m., 560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095. QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859. SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Slocan, 2 p.m. UNITY CENTRE of the Kootenays, 905 Gordon Rd. Broader Horizons. Back door, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. NELSON AA - Sunday Morning 10 a.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

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Sundays cont.

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Info 250352-7255

EXPRESS

Sun. Nov. 15

Mondays ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS open meeting. 7:00 p.m. Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Road. F-Troop Meeting 8 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL South Slocan Badminton Mon Wed 7:30 p.m. 359-7610 OPEN HOUSE, Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre. Meditation instruction and practice 7 p.m; talk and discussion 8 p.m; tea 9 p.m. 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com BAHA’I COMMUNITY for prayers and an 7 p.m 354-0944

OF NELSON introduction to

Please join the Baha’i

HOT STONE MASSAGE TRAINING An Ancient Art. Stone sets provided. 1415th $300. Instructor Karen Jasmine, RMT, 250-352-7267.

us faith

DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St. HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

CASTLEGAR ARTS COUNCIL Annual General Meeting. Postponed from November 8th 1 pm. Castlegar Library Everyone Welcome!

Tues. Nov. 17 CAREERS IN TRADES. Gather information on potential careers in trades including training requirements. info@kcds.ca 250-352-6200. HULA HOOP CLASSES Central school gym, 5:30-6:30 pm, $10 drop-in. For info call Jaymie @ 505-2141. PARTY SAFE/SEXUAL HEALTH Jeopardy from 4-6pm at NDYC. Challenging questions, valuable knowledge, and fun prizes.

Wed. Nov. 18 FLIKS PRESENTS THE Horse Boy, 7:30 p.m @ The Capitol Theatre. YOUNG AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS Club with Kate Bridger. Nelson Library 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 8-13. Call 352-8283.

Thurs. Nov. 19 2ND ANNUAL PHARMASAVE Ladies’ Night 6-8pm

NELSON SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing 7-9 p.m. Central School gym. Beginners welcome, first class free.

Fri. Nov. 20

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330

REIKI LEVEL ONE Workshop/Initiation. Activate & use this Universal Life Energy to heal yourself & others. Friday 6-9 p.m. & Saturday 1-5 p.m. $225. Limited class size. Registration: 505-7832 (Sara), nelsonpranashakty@gmail. com. Manistone Centre, 507 Baker St. #209.

DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door.

BALFOUR HALL’S CHRISTMAS Craft Fair: 9-2 p.m. Door prizes, free admission, or food hamper items for Transition House. Information 229-5265.

ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485

NELSON CONTRA DANCE.Central School.Out of town band. $7 Adults $5 Youth.Bring clean shoes 7-9:30

Tuesdays

Art Showings

DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE suffer from an Eating Disorder? Need Support? Last Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

PAINTINGS OF EXPLORATION and Discovery Acrylic Paintings by Marilyn McCombe, until Nov. 15th Dancing Bear Inn

SHOTOKAN KARATE 5-7p.m. St. Joseph’s school gym 523 Mill Street

ROW: REFLECTIONS ON WATER, Touchstones Gallery, until November 22.

ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248

music.

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING�TROUBLE YOU? Meetings: Lunch Bunch at Noon and open meeting at YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. Vernon St.

The Cellar. 717A

AA TARRY ENG-RUSSIAN GROUP Brent Kennedy School, 7 p.m. Slocan Junction. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA Initiation & weekly circle 7-8 p.m., ManiStone Centre, # 209-507 Baker St, 505-7832. NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30-9:00, First Baptist Church, 611 5th St, New members welcome. 352-6119 COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE with Kim Masse, North Shore Hall 7:15pm kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684.

special events.

Wed. Nov. 11 NELSON REMEMBERS

Thurs. Nov. 12 ORA COGAN & MARIN Patenaude perform at The Cocoa Nut Lounge. BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC SLOW-PITCH Music Jam, Bigby Place, 509 Front St., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 250-352-2704. IMTV LIVE WITH Lucas Myers, Cyphanex, Marcel Willaert at Spiritbar. THE VELVET UNDERGROUND 15 Minutes Of Fame: Open Stage Sub Pub style. 9 p.m. - 1a.m. No Cover. LEGENDARY GOD FATHER of punk and D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley, 8pm Finleys Irish Pub.

Fri. Nov. 13

Wed. Nov. 11

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Thurs. Nov. 12

MINGLE-INC, COCKTAIL LOUNGE evening for women in business. Louie’s Lounge, Nelson 5pm to 7pm www.freshblend.ca SOURDOUGH 101 All the details are on the web site: www.kootenaygraincsa.ca, $17.00 JANIS TIMM-BOTTOS SPEAKS at Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace. Visit selkirk.ca/mir/campaign for details. AUTHOR CHRIS CZAJKOWSKI, Wilderness Dweller comes to Nelson Library 7 p.m. Nelson Municipal Library

Fri. Nov. 13 SPECIAL SALSA NIGHT with a ¨belly dancing¨ twist. Latin and ballroom dance. Performance at 10:30pm. 8:30-11:30pm at Finley`s (705 vernon) GIRLS MOVIE NIGHT at NDYC for girls between the ages of 11-14. Details at 250.352.5656 FAIR TRADE FOR Peace Market, SelfDesign ISK, all proceeds for peace projects, 2nd floor Nelson Legion, free entry. KOOTEANY LITERARY COMPETITION; weekend long writing event. Check www.ndac.ca or call 250-352-2402 and get writing! AUDITIONS: NELSON YOUTH Theatre, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” 3:30-6:00pm. Contact jeff@forstmedia.ca!

NEW NOTES: NEW Music Series with Alan Rinehart. Oxygen Art Centre. 320 Vernon, alley. oxygenartcentre.org. SMOKE & MIRRORS, 10pm-2am SpiritBar $10 @ the door. Opening set by Hoola.

Sat. Nov. 14 GRASS MOUNTAIN HOBOS from P.E.I, White Lightning & Pine Years perform unplugged at Ellison’s Cafe 12-3 REMEMBER WHEN: ALL AGES @ Velvet Underground 10-4 Bryx Ben Fox, Philth Kids, Mixwell Suplex. DEXTER & MR. SMITH with Cedar, Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

Sun. Nov. 15 JEAN-PAUL DEROOVER 8:30 p.m. amazing multi-instrumentalist singer musician. Rich adventurous gorgeous intense music. Velvet Underground. THE CAPITOL KIDS SERIES Presents, Kutapira Percussion Marimba Band, 2 p.m.

Thurs. Nov. 19 METAL NIGHT featuring Datura @ Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

Fri. Nov. 20 ATOMIC HOOLIGAN @ Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

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News

MoT Davies Street Park reviews cheaper to build Kootenay hwy signs Cost estimates drop from earlier this year; park features to be determined by lot sales

What it costs

by Chris Shepherd

Complaints prompt regional review by Chris Shepherd A rash of complaints about signs along Kootenay highways has prompted the local Ministry of Transportation to come up with a program to deal with unapproved signs. “We’ve been getting complaints that these signs are unsightly and the public has expressed the desire that the ministry try to remove them because they’ve been increasing,” said Jeff Knight, spokesperson for the ministry. The program is for the Kootenay region specifically. Knight said the ministry isn’t looking at any specific type of signs, just those that are unauthorized and on the ministry’s right-of-way. Unfortunately the size of that right-of-way varies along the highway, so Knight expects it will take much of the winter to sort out which signs are on ministry property and which are not. That said, Knight does know the billboards on the Highway 3A across from Grohman Narrows to the west of Nelson

We’ve been getting complaints that these signs are unsightly and the public has expressed the desire that the ministry try to remove them because they’ve been increasing Jeff Knight, spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation are on private land and so won’t be included in the ministry’s review. The Ministry of Transportation will meet with local chambers of commerce, municipalities and regional district’s before proceeding with the work. “We want to make sure we’ve got support and we would like to be in a position to start removing the signs come the spring.”

RCMP make arrest in 1993 murder of Nelson woman Kelowna man held in death of Jennifer Cusworth by Chris Shepherd RCMP have made an arrest 16 years after a Nelson woman was found dead in Kelowna. Neil George Snelson, 43, of Kelowna was arrested on Friday, Oct. 23 and charged with first degree murder in the death of Jennifer Shaun Cusworth. Cusworth, 19 at the time, graduated from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson and had moved to Kelowna in 1993 to attend college. Her body was found on Sunday, Oct. 17 in a

Kelowna ditch. Cusworth was last seen at a latenight house party the day before. Police have confirmed that Snelson was at the house party where Cusworth was last seen and that he was a resident of Kelowna in 1993. The RCMP evidence includes DNA collected from the scene, hundreds of tips and interviews. Cusworth’s parents, Jean and Terry Cusworth had travelled to Kelowna for 15 years on the anniversary of Jennifer’s death to make a public plea for information.

The estimated cost of building Davies Street Park has dropped almost $100,000 to $357,000, a price tag that will be covered by government grants, a city reserve and money raised through selling seven lots near the park. Precisely what work will be done on the park will be determined by how well sales go, Kevin Cormack, city manager, told council at their Monday, Nov. 9 meeting. If sales are better than expected, Cormack said staff would come back to council to see what they would like done with the money. Staff presented a timeline and updated cost estimate for the park at council’s Monday, Nov. 9 meeting. The latest estimate is the 4.8 hectare park will cost $357,000 (see WHAT IT COSTS). That’s cheaper than a preliminary plan present-

Phase

Cost

Funding Source

Completion date

$89,000

LocoMotion and Transit Gas Tax grants

December 2010

102,000

Trees for Tomorrow grant and Davies Street reserve

December 2010

25,000

lot sales

83,000

lot sales

58,000

lot sales

Main connector trail

• foot bridge over Anderson Creek, lookout point, connection to Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail

Tree planting

• trees and plants in the park

Site grading

• clean up the site and prepare for lower park fields, parking lot and washroom

September 2011

Park site irrigation

• install irrigation system

Lower park development

• install soils, grass and picnic tables

ed in January 2009 when a $637,000 plan was unveiled. That plan incorporated park features developed by a city committee. In April 2008, the previous council opted to sell some of the land at the intersection of Davies and Ninth Streets, a deci-

sion that sharply divided councillors, some of whom wanted to keep all of the land and build a modest park. The land is college endowment lands and any plan to sell them had to be approved by province. The City of Nelson and

September 2011

B.C. will evenly share the proceeds from selling the lots. The lots will be sold individually at market levels and the new owners will have to include two living units in accordance with restrictions council put on the lot this summer.

FortisBC discusses renewable energy plans RDCK directors express interest in working with utility on power projects by Chris Shepherd FortisBC predicts a massive shortfall between the power it produces and the power needed by its customers over the next 20 years and the company is looking to a mix of gas and renewable energy sources to meet the demand. Ian Dyck, project manager of FortisBC’s resource plan, explained his company’s plans for the future for the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors last week. “We’re already in the ditch in terms of capacity,” Dyck told directors at their Thursday, Nov. 5 general affairs committee meeting. In the winter, FortisBC can produce 551 megawatts (MW) and in December 2008 the company was faced with a peak demand of 746 MW. FortisBC had to buy power on the open market to make up for the 195 MW shortfall. Buying power on the market isn’t the most economical way to provide electricity, Dyck said. The prices fluctuate wildly and studies show the prices is only likely to go up. While FortisBC has worked to improve conservation among its customers, Dyck predicts that will meet just 30 per cent of their annual growth. “Conservation itself will not be enough,” Dyck said. To meet the predicted increase in demand, FortisBC considered three options: 1) Buying power from B.C.-

based power producers; 2) Build gaspowered turbines and; 3) a hybrid option where they would build some gas turbines along with small hydro projects, a pumped storage hydro facility and a third, clean energy power source such as wind power. FortisBC considers the third, hybrid option the best one, said Dyck. Under the hybrid option, FortisBC would build two gas turbines in the Kelowna area to supply power to the growing Okanagan region. Those would come online in 2014. At the same time, FortisBC would begin construction on a small hydro facility and the pumped storage hydro facility. Those would be finished in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Finally, a third clean energy source would come online in 2021. Once the small hydro facility is complete the gas turbines would be only turned on when power demands spiked. When the pumped storage hydro facility is finished, the gas turbines would be further relegated to emergency use only. “It would only be used when the other option is to turn off the lights,” Dyck said. The hybrid option would see an annual rate incase of 1.18 per cent. The gas turbine option would be the cheapest option, leading to a 0.66 per cent annual rate increase while the B.C. market option would lead to a 1.12 per cent annual rate increase Gary Wright, chair of the RDCK board and mayor of New Denver, asked if FortisBC would be inter-

What is a pumped storage hydro facility? A pumped storage hydro facility uses two reservoirs to produce power. The lower reservoir would ideally be a lake and the upper reservoir (at least 1,000 feet [305 metres] higher) could be artificial. A chute would connect the two reservoirs and would run through a turbine. When power demand are high, the water would run through the chute and generate power. When power demands are low, the water would be pumped back into the upper reservoir. The downside of this system is it takes 1.5 gigawatt hours to move the water back to the upper reservoir and generates one gigawatt hour of energy. The system is financially viable because the water is pumped back up during nights, when power demands are less and electricity is cheaper. ested in working with the RDCK on a power project (the regional district recently approved a $30,000 study on how it could get into the renewable energy business) and Dyck said they would welcome that discussion. FortisBC still has to submit its hybrid plan to the B.C. Utilities Commission which has to approve it before the utility can move ahead.

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November 11, 2009

Take It Off Day raises 64 ponytails for wigs The second annual Take It Off Day raised 64 ponytails that will end up as wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment. Annie’s Boutique, #106402 Baker St., organized and hosted the event on Saturday, Oct. 24. With hairdressers on site, ponytails were collected to make wigs for cancer patients. The wigs are free and are distributed through the Canadian Cancer Society. While this program aims to assist as many cancer patients as possible, ultimately the number of free wigs that become available will depend entirely on the number of ponytail donations received.

In addition to the 64 ponytails, money was raised for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Hair donations were received from men, women and children. While the reasons people donate are as individual as they are, many know someone who has battled cancer and lost their hair through chemotherapy. Annie’s Boutique collects ponytails all year long. For details, call 354-2000 or visit the website at www. anniesboutique.ca. Those facing cancer can find out about the availability of a wig by calling the Canadian Cancer Society at 1 888-939-3333. – submitted

Library launches expansion project fundraising effort “Yesterday a Miner reporter had considerable difficulty in making his way through the crowd of people gathered in the reading room to the librarian’s office. The library has become very popular and that Nelson needs such an institution has been amply demonstrated.” The Daily Miner, February 21, 1899. “On average 600 people visit the library each day. 75 per cent of the people in Nelson hold a library card and our annual circulation has increased 32 per cent in two years.” June Stockdale, chief librarian, October, 2009. How history repeats itself. The Nelson Municipal Library is a well-used resource that has been influential in the growth, health and vitality of Nelson for over 100 years. The library’s expansion project allows for better use of

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Eve, 10, left, and Claire, 13, Maslak donated their ponytails to women who have lost their hair in the course of cancer treatment. Annie’s Boutique is collecting donations all year long. Call 354-2000 to make a donation.

existing space, improving its accessibility and ensuring service for future generations. Along with applying to granting programs, the library is reaching out to the Nelson community for funding support. Supporters can donate in person (and very soon online); purchase a Christmas gift card in someone’s name; buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a wonderful vacation package; remember a special person with a donation in their name; or make a family donation. There are many ways to become involved and contribute to this vital community resource. Anyone can drop by the library to learn more or to make a donation. The library welcomes any level of support. – submitted

Police blotter

The Nelson Police Department had 132 calls for service from Wednesday, Oct. 28 to the end of Wednesday, Nov. 4. Among those calls there were Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 call Break and enter . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 calls Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 calls Shoplifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 calls Under the influence (of drugs or alcohol) in public . .6 calls Drug related offence. . . . . . . . . .1 calls Liquor related offence . . . . . . . .0 calls Motor vehicle incident . . . . . . . .7 calls Mischief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 calls Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 calls These numbers are from the Nelson Police Department’s dispatch database and the eventual offence may differ depending on the police investigation.

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The pastor introduced a sermon with this anecdote. He was waiting at curbside on a Remembrance Day morning, near where the parade participants were assembling. He noticed a lone veteran marching smartly toward the marshalling area, wearing two rows of medals on the chest of his blue blazer. As the veteran marched past, the pastor said two words, “Thank you.” The veteran, with parade square precision, halted a few feet beyond the pastor’s position, made an about face, marched back, turned and came to a halt. Facing the pastor, he said, “No one has ever thanked me before.” He saluted, then marched off to join the parade. In the immediate postwar years, we had several of my dad’s wartime buddies visit us. The last thing they wanted to talk about was their wartime experiences. By the mid50s, these same men were willing to share stories about the blitz, or incidents that happened in France and Germany. They needed time to distance themselves from what was sometimes described as “the last unpleasantries.” Only then could they talk about good memories carried away from a bad situation. Perhaps that’s the reason others didn’t say thanks to those who “did their duty for God and the King.” But it is important to acknowledge that, had

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May we never treat patriotic actions as empty symbols. these men not chosen to go, the world might have become a very different place. A member of the security team for Leafs hockey games recently requested that two teens remove their hats during O Canada. They replied, “It’s just a song.” They were told, “If it weren’t for guys like me (fighting in the Second World War) you could be speaking German today.” They removed their hats. May we never treat patriotic actions as empty symbols. Remember, “the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

George Millar is a long-time resident of the West Kootenay. Been Thinking About is an exploration of events and organizations in the region, seen from a senior’s perspective.

Top 10 photos announced for CBT photo contest The Show Us Your Basin photo contest, which closed earlier this month, received nearly 1000 images from residents across the basin. These images have been narrowed down by a selection committee and now the Columbia Basin Trust wants residents to choose the winning photo. “CBT sincerely thanks all residents who showed us the many great angles, views and stunning locations of our region,” said Neil

Muth, trust president and CEO. “Many of the photos were submitted with comments about what the basin means to them. These comments were incredibly thoughtful and a true reminder that we live in a very special place that is worth protecting, fostering and strengthening.” Basin residents can vote for their favourite photo until Friday, Nov. 20 by visiting www.cbt.org/vote. The top 10 finalists are: Brad

Smiley, Cranbrook; Douglas Noblet, Nelson; Freya Rasmussen, Revelstoke; Gail Spitler, Kaslo; George Hopkins, Revelstoke; Kathy Howard, South Slocan; Laurie Sittler, Nelson; Liliane L’Archer, Cranbrook; Rob Wyatt, Montrose; Sanne van der Ros, Golden. The winning photos will receive prizes and be used on the CBT’s website, in publications, advertising and more. – submitted

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All this talk about water

Editorial All governments need to source local when working in the West Kootenays Monday’s announcement of $7 million to renovate the dorms at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus is welcome news for our community. They will create more living spaces in Nelson, alleviating some of the pressure on the city’s competitive housing market, and bringing welcome jobs. Some estimates put that at 850 person months of work. An impressive number. We want our governments to make sure those person months of work actually go to locals. What’s the point of trying to stimulate the economy in the West Kootenays if the work is done by companies from outside the region? There are several major projects happening or coming down the pipe, such as work on the hospital and the eventual transformation of the empty CPR train station. We want to make sure a priority for this renovation work is hiring local workers. In fact, we think all work our governments do in the West Kootenays – be they federal, provincial, regional or municipal – should give priority to local businesses. This should not mean a higher cost to buy local, but we want our governments to look at the big picture. There’s a saying that cautions against being penny-wise and pound foolish. Focussing too much on the basic bottom dollar ignores the fact that money spent locally tends to stay local. While government spending has prompted this editorial, we encourage all consumers to look local before considering spending their money with an operation that isn’t based in the West Kootenays. We acknowledge there can be certain restrictions in government policy that may affect a community’s ability to set out buying local, but we don’t like it. We feel there needs to be some change in this regard.

Fish Heads & Flowers Flowers to the two employees who helped unlock my vehicle which I so foolishly left the keys in and running.You really made my day. – Avid shopper Fish Heads to this one gas station that wouldn’t accept my rolls of coins. They were in clear rollers, money is money, right? – Ran outta gas Flowers to all the tuned in people who use our great outdoors and leave it better than they found it! – Keep it Beautiful! Fish Heads to the

four way stop at the end of Baker. No one seems to know how to use it and it’s too busy there even if they did! – Time for a Light! Flowers to all of our neighbours in Nelson who so generously see the needs of others and jump in to help – Inspired Volunteer Fish heads to the rude theatre goers that arrive late and start a scene in the theatre. You ruined the show not just for the audiences but for the performers as well. – Distraught Director

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Dear editor, Watching a program on TV the other night, I saw a group has formed in the Navajo and Hopi nations for the purpose of transitioning tribal economy, employment, and energy off fossil fuel extraction and onto a sustainable renewable energy path. But that’s in Northern Arizona, what’s the deal? What hit home for me is that once upon a time there were huge aquifers of pure, clean water that surfaced as springs throughout the area. That’s really too bad, but we have an abundance of clean water. While watching that program, a strange feeling swept over me. It was

like looking through a time portal. These people are taking action because there is no other option. Although we often feel safe tucked away in our beautiful mountains, deforestation, privatization of local water is putting our water in a very precarious place. Let us take this as a warning. Come together and take action to make the necessary transitions as smooth as possible. Let it be understood that water is one of the elements that is vital for life, money is not. This is not an attack on anyone, but simply one individual’s attempt to provide some inspiration to the community he loves. Martin Couch, Nelson

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Fighting off the Liberals’ move against paramedics This update from the House is coming straight from the Legislative floor during my first all-night session. It will be a week later by the time you read this, so think back to Friday, Nov. 5, around 11:30 p.m. That’s the point in time from which this update comes to you. NDP MLA after NDP MLA is getting up to use every parliamentary tool we have to support our paramedics. Meanwhile, not one Liberal MLA has spoken in this process to explain the reasoning for their vote on Bill 21. For the first time in Canada, a government has stepped outside the collective bargaining process by pre-empting the union’s vote on an offer. Just days before CUPE 873 was to count the votes on the Liberal government’s Monday, Sept. 28 offer, Health Minister Kevin Falcon introduced back-to-work legislation. This unprecedented move has deeply hurt paramedics in B.C. Letters have been pouring into NDP offices over the last two days. People from all over

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the province are letting us know that they are with the paramedics and proud of the NDP. I’ve been reading a lot of letters from rural paramedics. They are saying that this latest move in a bitter negotiation process on top of deplorable working conditions is forcing them out of the job. $2/hour for on-call wages has required many rural paramedics to be standby for more than 70 hours per week, but they only get paid their full wage for 30. Countless part-time paramedics have written about how they can barely afford life’s basics of food and

housing. Young paramedics are rethinking their line of work – not because they don’t love what they do, but because they can’t afford it. We have a lot to lose when we lose paramedics in rural areas, and so during this all-night session of the Legislature, I took my place in the debate to stand up for our paramedics and our communities. You can watch online at www.michellemungall. com. At the end of the day, when we can’t recruit and retain paramedics, it is us – the skiers, mountain bikers, drivers, pedestrians, parents, daughters and sons, all of us — who are negatively impacted. In the middle of this long day, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Legislature. Even Prince Charles knew the importance of this debate and what was going on in the House. After stepping out of his vehicle, he noted with a smile, “Sorry to have interrupted the session today.”

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Judy Banfield looks on as Mail, left, and Avery Bruin play with the train set at Mountain Baby. Banfield has made her store child friendly with toys and puzzles to keep kids entertained while their parents shop.

Baby grows up Mountain Baby celebrates 15 years of clothes and toys for kids by Chris Shepherd As a store of children’s toys, clothes and equipment, Mountain Baby is well set up to provide for parents. Part of that includes making space for children as well, providing puzzles, games and offering a “do touch” atmosphere. Owner Judy Banfield is celebrating the 15th anniversary of that welcoming environment this weekend. Banfield loves the reaction children often have when they walk into her 636 Baker St. store. They take off their coats and kick off their boots, just like at home. The store is laid out with lots of room for parents with strollers or tots in backpacks and there are

games and toys, including two wooden train sets to keep kids busy. Making parents and children at home is important to Banfield. Mountain Baby had its start as Comfort and Joy, a home-based business in Banfield’s living room. She started out selling nursing pillows and taught mothers how to breastfeed. She drew on her experience as a mother, early childhood education instructor, lactation consultant and preschool teacher to help new parents with their babies. While she’s expanded her business (and renamed) Banfield hasn’t lost sight of her roots. Mountain Baby features a breastfeeding room with mild lighting and a comfy chair and across the hall

there’s a bathroom with a changing table and a kidsized toilet that works like an adult-sized one. Mountain Baby’s walls and stands are full of childfriendly toys, a selection that emphasizes wood and durable material. “Everything we chose is meant to last so it can go through kid after kid after kid,” says Banfield. “We don’t want it to end up in a landfill.” Along with toys, Mountain Baby offers a selection of outdoor clothes to help families stay active by keeping children warm and dry. Mountain Baby is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and can be reached at 352-1789 or online at www.mountainbaby.com.

Briefly Peer mentoring program for women entrepreneurs

Now until Wednesday, March 31 in Nelson The Women’s Enterprise Centre is launching peer mentoring groups to help entrepreneurial women in the Kootenays to succeed in business. This free program is designed specifically to help women entrepreneurs in the first three years of business to address the issues and challenges they experience while transitioning to self-employment. These issues range from hard skills like facing a steep learning curve while developing new business skills to softer skills, like creating balance between business life and personal life. Peer mentoring groups are designed specifically to help women escape from the sense of isolation that entrepreneurship sometimes causes and to seek support from a group of women who understand their challenges. For more information or to apply to become a mentor or mentee, visit www. womensenterprise.ca or contact Sara Couper, mentoring coordinator at mento ring@womensenterprise.ca or 1-800-6437014 ext. 201.

Local designer comes up with crochet app for iPhone

Elizabeth Boylan, graphic designer and 3D artist and her company VectorBloom Technologies has ventured into the new frontier of programming and game development for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Boylan, who works alongside her hus-

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Pharmasave Ladies’ Night

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pharmasave, 685 Baker St. The event will provide ladies with the opportunity to get pampered with makeovers and manicures as they get a head start on their seasonal shopping. There will be sales, door prizes, contests and dinner. Tickets are $10 at the door, or can be purchased ahead of time at Pharmasave, and all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Nelson Community Services Centre, which directs the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House, as well as other resources for women and families in Nelson. For more information, contact Call Pharmasave at (250) 352-2316.

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Sailing grain is more than mere symbology I just returned from Creston via Kootenay Lake as part of the second annual flotilla of sailboats to pick up grain for the Kootenay Grain CSA. On board eleven sailboats we carried 11,000 pounds of grains and lentils from Kooskanook Harbour to Nelson. Last year a group of “foodies” and conservationists from the region teamed up with three Creston farmers to grow organic grain for local consumption. People from across the Kootenays paid the farmers in advance, receiving a variety of grains in the fall. This year, production quadrupled and included lentils in the mix. Many people greet the news of sailing grain on Kootenay Lake with an enthusiastic, “Cool” or “Right on” or “Wow”. Something about it captures their imagination and resonates deeply. Perhaps they recognize that local solutions to global crises are imperative, and this is a good one. Others smile and say, “It’s symbolic of what we have to do.” Is it merely symbolic? Given that a majority of scientists are telling us that we must get off fossil fuels with great haste to avert a climate crisis, I would say that sailing anywhere on a large body of water is a viable solution for a post carbon world. We need only remember that before the age of oil, people and goods were transported around the globe with wind power.

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Sunlight makes the larch needles glow in a Kootenay fall.

Golden larch: The gatekeeper of fall I’m not suggesting that we return to the past. Rather, that we recognize that wind is one of the critical forms of renewable energy that we will build our new societies around. I’m not suggesting that we return to the past. Rather, that we recognize that wind is one of the critical forms of renewable energy that we will build our new societies around. And, by getting out there and using sail boats to move goods, we are sending a message to the people here and elsewhere that we each have a responsibility to reduce our oil consumption in all other aspects of our lives. By doing it in a spirit of fun and adventure, as a community, we can face adversity together and go boldly into a new carbon neutral era.

Matt Lowe is a member of the West Kootenay EcoSociety and is a campaign coordinator for the society. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics. bc.ca or 354-19

The larch is arguably central Europe, Siberia, for sap to make syrup. the most charismatic tree Japan, China, Myanmar Beginning at higher in the West Kootenay and the Himalayas. altitudes, fall leaf colours Nature Notes region. Brilliant yolky yelWestern larch (Larix occi- move from mountain low in autumn and feathdentalis) and alpine larch ridges down to valley botered green in the spring, (Larix lyalli) are the two toms; larch are often one the changing whorled species found around of the first trees to transneedles of the deciduous here. form. As with animals larch tree make this a difAlpine larch stands that head into hibernaferent kind of conifer. provide feeding habitat tion, the end of the growEmily Nilsen Several weeks ago I for bighorn sheep, black ing season is marked by found myself knee-deep and grizzly bears, and shorter days and cooler in snow at Jumbo Pass. mountain goats. Just like nights. Chlorophyll proThe surrounding peaks Combine autumn larch the blue grouse that occa- duction slows down (and and ridges gleaned with with fresh snow and the sionally feeds on larch eventually stops) caustheir first dusting of win- tree’s charm grows ten- needles, a pot of water ing the green colour to ter. As we approached fold. boiled with alpine larch disappear and voila – the All larch trees are in twigs can nourish the larch needle’s underlying the pass, a gaggle of snow geese squawked as the pine family. Outside emptiest of human bellies. pigments then contribute they streamed overhead of North America, larch Apparently, the western to the aesthetic autumn the golden larch grove. trees are also found in larch can also be tapped palette. Enjoy. The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable land trust working throughout British Columbia to protect important habitat. If you would like more information contact Emily Nilsen, the terrestrial stewardship advisor, at enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or 354-7345. ��

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the health pages. Local doctors commit to raise $100,000 for CT scanner

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Dr. Andre Piver, left, Dr. Chris Cochrane, Dr. Andrew Murray, Dr. Carrie Fitzsimons, Dr. Kelly Silverthorn, Dr. Rob Edmonds, Dr. John Mackay, Dr. Ken Muth. Donors are supporters, ambassadors and front line in the call for a CT scanner.

scan can provide that diagnosis. These are just a few of the reasons local physicians felt it important to work together to fundraise and publicize this project. When setting the many fundraising goals for this campaign Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation directors knew that they would need support from all sectors of the region and all donors, large and small. However, Roger Higgins, who recently returned as chair of the foundation,

Nelson and area physicians have committed to try and raise over $100,000 toward the CT scanner purchase for Kootenay Lake Hospital. Last year there were 2,300 referrals to use the CT scanner in Trail for patients from the northern half of the West Kootenay health region. At KLH specialists in oncology, internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and emergency care will now be able to take immediate advantage of CT scan diagnosis. In urgent situations, common in a rural area, the availability of a CT could be lifesaving. In British Columbia strokes are the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of acquired long-term disability in adults. Timely diagnosis of the cause is essential for treatment and optimum patient outcome and a CT

explained that the doctors’ contributions provide an essential base of support for the entire project. “Day to day they see the many ways this equipment will help health outcomes in our rural area and have worked with the Foundation for years to move this project forward. Salmon Arm recently raised the exact same amount for a CT Scanner in just over one year. With support from our medical leaders we’ll do the same.”

There are over 30 doctors who have privileges at Kootenay Lake Hospital and many other doctors throughout the region who refer patients to specialists at KLH. With major donations from 10 current and retired doctors their joint effort has already raised $38,000. The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation can be contacted by calling 250354-2334 or checking their website at www.klhf.org. – submitted

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Natural cures for constipation The topic of constipation may not be the most pleasant but it’s certainly a common ailment. Knowing how to encourage movement and lubrication of the bowels can provide one with much relief, especially when constipation is a chronic issue. The most important thing to remember when attempting to encourage smooth bowel movements is hydration. Drinking plenty of water is an essential component to the proper lubrication of the intestines. Foods that are high in fibre, such as bran, are also important to keeping things moving. Many seeds or nuts, such as flax seeds, pine nuts, apricot kernels, hemp seeds, and cherry pits, offer helpful lubrication to dry bowels by virtue of their natural oils. Different fruits such as prunes and currants, can moisten and provide a flushing effect of the bowels. Instead of just eating whole prunes, try drinking prune juice mixed with some room temperature water in order to get hydrated at the same time. Movement or exercise, believe it or not, can also be a key factor in keeping things moving on the digestive front. Encouraging good blood circulation will allow for functional flow in the body. Massage to the abdomen is another

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means of encouraging some internal movement. When trying to promote bowel movements with massage it’s important to follow the intestinal pathway to promote peristalsis (movements of the bowel) in the proper direction. You can see a professional for abdominal massage or if you’re trying it out yourself use all four fingers flattened out together or the palm of your hand in a circular clockwise motion around your abdomen (up on right abdomen, right to left across upper abdomen, down left side of abdomen). If you are pregnant, elderly or are suffering from constipation chronically please see a physician or health practitioner before experimenting with natural cures for constipation. Kate Butt is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. She treats a variety of conditions and has special interests in women’s health, peri-natal care, chronic pain, and sports injuries. The information used in the Exploring Health column is for education only. It is important to consult a health care provider about your specific health concerns. For questions or information please contact truebalance. kate@gmail.com or call (250) 551 5283.

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the health pages. Plan to eat healthy this season The month of November offers us some calm before Chew On This the storm of the holiday season. For most people December is both emotionally and financially stressful. Calendars fill up with social events and the expectation of giving and receiving gifts is part of Tara Stark the season. A little planning in November can go a long fasts as well as a simple way toward having a man- dish to bring to your staff ageable, low stress holi- Christmas party. The busier life gets, the day season. Take a few minutes to look at your easier it is to resort to eatcalendar and think about ing out and grabbing food the upcoming month and on the run. Tis’ the season commit to taking care of to make use of bagged salyourself amid the glut ads and pre-cut veggies. of seasonal obligations. Plan to eat with family With the flu bug hanging every night and make sure around, it is particularly there are staples in the important to stay well fridge and the cupboard so rested, well hydrated and that you can throw together a quick meal if time is well nourished. The first step toward running short. For more support healthy eating over the holidays is planning. around nutritional wellness Look ahead to parties and over the holidays, includevents and plan to bring ing meal planning and nutritious snacks like veg- holiday recipes, consider gies and dip or fruit plates. registering for my class at Save time and energy by the Nelson and District making a shopping list Community Complex on that considers several din- Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 7 ners, lunches and break- p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information on this topic visit www. wholefoodsnutrition.ca or call 505-9854. Tara Stark is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping people optimize their nutritional wellness and prevent diet related chronic disease.

Briefly Massage classes

Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29 in the Winlaw area of the Slocan Valley For over 30 years Christine Sutherland has travelled the world developing and sharing her multiple massage-based talents. She is the cofounder of the SutherlandChan School and Teaching Clinic of Massage.

Sutherland will offer four different massage workshops. They include palliative massage for caregivers, musical massage for musicians, baby massage for parents with young children and canine massage. Registration ranges from $20 to $45, depending on the class and the number of people. To register or for more information, call 226-0008.

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12 Days of Christmas Boot Camp Fundraiser

Let’s get together and help our community raise donations for the food bank and the CT scanner. Each week you will be challenged with a fun and motivating workout which will help relieve some of the holiday stress and combat some of the extra calories being consumed during Christmas.

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We d n e s d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa 5:30 - 7 p.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Flow Yoga, Lindsay TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing. 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. 250-509-1606, Summit Health & Fitness. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St. 250-352-3935 OM YOGA STUDIO 5:30 - 7 p.m. After Work Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011, www.omyogasixmile.com BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 Join us for an introduction to the Baha’i Faith.

Thursdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Anna 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Yoga with Karuna 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 12 noon Reformer 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 11 a.m. - 12 noon Relieve pain and stress. 206 Victoria Street, Susan Grimble 250-352-3449 EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Reduce your stress, Curves, 512 Fall St. Judy Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com, First class free. MOM AND CHILDREN DANCE SPACE 10:30 a.m - noon Ages 0-7 & prenatal Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava, 352-0047 GYPSY SKIRT DANCE FOLK FUSION 6 - 7:30 p.m. Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava 352-0047. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson. FELDENKRAIS: Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St susangrimble@telus.net, 352-3449.

Fr i d a y s SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 -1:30 Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 5 :30- 7 p.m. Innvigorating Yoga, Elissa 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Deeply Restorative Yoga, Yasmin FELDENKRAIS 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders, Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St., 352-3449 susangrimble@telus.net. NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200. TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, 250-509-1061. Summit Health and Fitness.

KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935.

Saturdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy

Sundays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa

Mondays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 -7:00 Invigorating Yoga, Elissa KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work - Fundamentals 6:15 p.m. Mat Work - Fundamentals 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600. TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. 250-509-1606. Summit Health & Fitness KOOTENAY AKIDO 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy. OM YOGA STUDIO 7 - 8:30 p.m. Yoga for Women, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492

Tuesdays SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 12 -12:45 p.m. Yoga for Busy People, Sharon 45 min. yoga class 5:30 - 7 p.m. Yoga with Karuna 7:30 - 9:00 New to Yoga, Sharon New Class KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Reformer/Mat Work - Experienced Beginner 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600. APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250-352-0459. OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle/Restorative Hatha, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna Arpita 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132. FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 7 - 8 p.m. Heal your back. Selkirk College Judy Katz, 250-352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 4:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 7 - 8 p.m. Ancient Siddha Yoga Practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832

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CANADIAN SKI GUIDE association pre-course, basic backcountry guiding and safety skills, Dec 17-21, info: 250-673-2464 HEART TO HEART, free meal, Monday Nov. 16, Mary HAll, 10th St Campus. Bus passes available 250354-1696 WELCOME-IN TO ALL present and former parishioners of the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, Join us for a Dessert Social, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 22 at St. Josephís School Hall. BEAN HERE NOW featuring uplifting Capulin coffee by the cup and by the bean. Beside JB Office

TWO TUTORS AVAILABLE. Multiple subject areas, elementary through university level. Both have interdisciplinary M.A. Specializing in education, ESL, writing and composition, study skills and more. Call for details (250)226-7116 WANTED: HIGH SCHOOL Math Teacher. Experience in Distance Education and Moodle an asset. We are a student centered, liberal arts and peace studies high school offering an integrated high school graduation program. Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Education, Waldorf Teacher Training, or a combination of education (B.A.) and teaching/mentoring experience may be considered. Please email or deliver your resume, with a short note expressing why you would like to work with SelfDesign ISK, to: info@iskhighschool.org 402 Victoria Street, 2nd floor Nelson, BC V1L 4K5 SINGING LESSONS: HAVE fun, heal and grow through opening your voice. 25yrs experience Trisha Pope 250-352-7218 AVALANCHE COURSES: AST1 and AST2 Dec to January with Peak Freaks Tim Rippel. For complete schedule and costs refer to: www.peakfreaks. com or email: trek@peakfreaks.com 250 352 9133 TRAIN TO BE AN APARTMENT/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604681-5456.

CHRISTMAS TEA SAT. Nov. 14th, 2-4p.m. $5 each, come and relax! Bake table, theme raffle st. Saviour’s Anglican Church Hall (enter on Carbonate at Ward St.) MESSIAH. NELSON CHORAL Society, Selkirk Chamber Orchestra, Soloists: Noemi Kiss, Audrey Bisset, David Herbison, David Stewart. Dec 12, 7:30 pm, Dec 13, 2 pm, Capitol Theatre. Tickets now on sale. $20; Students/Seniors $15. ìHalleluja!î

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very good condition, $40.- 226-7880 USED GEAR: 159CM K2 Public Enemy Skis $125, North Face Jacket Medium $60, Pants $40. MINT CONDITION CANON Zoom Lens EF 24mm-105mm 1:4 L series IS USM. $1100.00 352-6399 WOOD FURNACE WITH electric forced air $400 229-5645 5-PIECE FIREPLACE SET, antique, bronze color. $5. 352-6762 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. H&H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Thousands in discounts. Clearing the lot. Cargos, flatbeds, car haulers, goosenecks, more! 1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_ way@bowvalleyford.com. DECORATIVE STONE PANELS ÒEasyROCKÓ - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062: www. jmcomprock.com. AT LAST! AN iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

SHOP. cheap, free or trade. 250354-7954 MASSAGE TABLE IN good condition. Anat 250-505-5540 WANTED: ITE BLUE-LINE circuit breakers, call 354-2097 WANTED: YOUR OLD 586 computer in any condition, or working motherboard, keyboard or monitor. 352-3131 PIANO WANTED. THE smaller the better. Hazel 250-352-1962. WANTED: BROKEN DOWN old typewriters, sewing machines,small mechanical appliances for ongoing experiments, 250-505-2785 pick up.

Art STAINED GLASS STUDIO LIQUIDATION: everything must go. Call 825-2247 for prices and items

Auctions UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY AUCTION, CerPro Energy, December 1, Redcliff, Alberta. Late model pipeline equipment, pipelayers, graders, hydrovac, trenchers, backhoes, excavators, oilfield trailers & trucks. Call CPA 1-403-269-6600.

Business Ops. ATTN: WANT TO Earn More Than Your Boss? Yes! Be your own boss! Learn to operate a Mini-office outlet from home. Free online training! Go to: www.123phd.com. ENERGIZE YOUR INCOME! Distribute hot selling energy drinks. Earn up to 10K/ month. $11 Billion Industry. No selling, minimum investment 19K. Areas going fast. Free sample/information Package 800-267-2321.Peakdistributors.com. FUN, PROFIT, SUCCESS. Great Canadian Dollar Store, a dollar store leader since 1993 has new franchise opportunities coast to coast. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext 229; www.dollarstores.com.

Child Care SEEKING NANNY FOR 2 year old boy 2-3 mornings a week. Must have transportation to Blewett. 352-3704. LOVING, FUN, EXPERIENCED, nanny/babysitter/mother’s helper. New to area, great references. My background includes Waldorf and Buddhist education, macrobiotics, raw food diet, and yoga instruction. Katy 226-7116 katyclaire@gmail.com

Children AIR HOCKEY TABLE $30. 825-0075 MEC HAPPY TRAILS backpack child carrier, $60obo 352-7401 GAP MATERNITY BLACK down jacket excellent condition. size L paid $110 asking just $50. 352 3226 WANTED: CHILDREN’S 12-18 month size, down snowsuit (ie. Molehill brand). 250-352-3176

Christmas Craft Faires BALFOUR HALL’S TWO Christmas Craft Fairs: Sat. Nov. 14 also Sat Nov. 21., 9-2 p.m. Door prizes, free admission, or food hamper items for Transition House. Info 229-5265 15TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS craft faire, Hume Hotel, Fri Nov. 20 10am9pm, Sat Nov 21 10am - 5:30pm, Sun. Nov. 22 11am - 4pm. Phone 3525027, Admission $2. You can also join us for tea and support Nelson & Area Friends of the Family, $5 includes craft faire admission.

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Events YOGA RETREAT AND cultural adventure. Nourish your spirit on the magical island of Bali March7-19. www.yogakaruna.com or 250-2294793 TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATH WAVE SUNDAY November 22 1-4pm KSA Rm 310, 602 Victoria St. Live deeply from the well of your being through conscious breath. Register 250-354-4481 joannlowell@telus.net Suggested Donation $20-25 9TH ANNUAL BAKER Street Christmas Craft Faire at the Best Western in Nelson. Friday November 20, 10am-9pm. Saturday November 21, 10am-5pm. Admission $2. Great Door Prizes!

Financial Services $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1877-776-1660. DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member.

Lost & Found FOUND: LARGE TRUCK tire on rim. Pass Creek Rd., Crescent Valley. 250-359-7959 MISSING DOG. OLIVER is a mature, medium size, brown, dark face, bob tail. Info 250-505-4769. Rewards. LOST ONE WINTER tire, Studded Arctic claw, b/w Toyota and Selkirk college, Fairview 505-2475 MISSING AN EAGLE Creek black back pack with sketching pencils and mini sketch book.352-9694 FOUND IN JULY: mountain bike. Call 352-9556 to describe. FOUND IN LVR soccer field: large, blue RHINO work bench. It’s still there. 352-9556 LOST NECKLACE ON Oct 18th One large glass bead and smaller beads Please call 250-226-7796

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1981 TOYOTA CELICA. Great Engine, rusted brakes and body. 226226-0087 AIR CONDITIONER WORKS good 250 352 1619 FREE - 2 roosters to good homes. Also large organ. 250-359-7429 14” FORD/MAZDA TRUCK/VAN rims. 352-7906.

2 HP 3PHASE baldor electric motor $145 1hp 3phase $125 250-3994724 FILM AND SLIDE converter to digitize 35 mm negatives and slides. Half price. $45. 352-5211 TWO GUITARS AND A VIOLIN; one Washburn and one Yamaha solid spruce tops 352-6779 OLDER DISHWASHER, WHITE, runs well, very clean. $60.00 New Kohler sink and taps, white castiron. $25.00 10’ CAMPER/TRAILER, WHITE, propane stove, manual water pump sink, hook-up, good shape, 500$, Karine 505-4390 BEACHCOMBER HOT TUB Chemicals valued @ $115.32 will sell all for $40.00. Inquiries: Call 354-3867 1926 HEINTZMAN PIANO, good condition, needs some TLC $800.00 OBO. Cam 352-3632 THREE SQUARE SIDE tables for sale. $5.00 for all three. Call 250505-2681 7500WATT GENERATOR. BRAND new. 1000$ Call 250-899-0789. Standard and 240. Bought as backup never used! ADMIRAL WASHER/DRYER SET $330.00; 2 1970 wooden twin beds $30.00 each; 2 tires 155/80r13 $45.00 - 825-0191 WOODEN COMPUTER DESK $150 o.b.o. 352-6120 POINT OF SALE terminal for Pivotal/ Global Payments. Perfect working order. Call Kootenay Bakery 250 3522333. WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER $50, slide projector $20, Fisher Price garage $15, bamboo diapers $8. 352-3704 BEATY INSRUMENT 4 in 1; wood stair spindles $1.00, large animal scale wool 250-355-2269 2 TAD M-8 mobile radios with programmable mics $450.00 ea. Queen waterbed waveless $225.00 Ken 352-0136 PAINT - GENERAL Paint, Woodcraft Fence & Siding Stain, 2 USGal, acrylic latex, solid colour “Cloud Grey”; 250-359-7766 KOOTENAY FORGE CURTAIN rods, 4 adjustable curl style, like new, asking about half price call 357-2260 4 TOYO WINTER Tires 196/65R15, $100. 250-551-1149 BRAUN JUICER, NEW condition, $200.-OBO, 2” brass shut-off valve,

Furniture IKEA DESK $95, government issue desk $25, antique dining table excellent condition Call Tracey 250354-0323 BLACK LEATHER LIVING room grouping 2.5yrs old Sofa loveseat armchair like new $850obo 250-3653661 TABLE WITH LEAF 36”x60”, 4four fully padded chairs, excellent shape $75.00 obo. 250 229 4650 FOR SALE BROWN couch, good shape, have photos $50.00 OBO call 359-7937 or teresajr@telus.net ARMOIRE 80 YEAR old farmhouse armoire good condition, good storage, good price! $80 354-1784 TWO BAR STOOLS, two wooden chairs, rebounder-trampoline, skis, stereo amplifier, microwave, stereo speakers $25. 359-7756

Health & Fitness DR. MICHAEL SMITH (TCM) is now accepting new patients. Offering services in traditional, Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, Nutritional & Functional medicine. 12 years experience. Call 352-0459. Sliding scale. WORRIED ABOUT H1N1? See a Chinese Medicine Herbalist to get a custom made anti-cold and flu formula. Jennifer Gawne, R.TCM.H, is now accepting new patients at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Outpatient clinic on Wednesday afternoons.To make an appointment call 250-352-9952. GET HEALTHY. 1 month FREE weight Loss. Look great. Feel great. Lose weight. Results guaranteed or money back. Call Herbal Magic 1-800-9264363. Limited time offer.

Home & Garden EXPERIENED HOUSESITTER IS available to take loving care of your home/pets. With refs. Email: potatosalad64@yahoo.ca

Misc. Wanted ORPHANAGE CHILDREN NEED Diapers! Searching for used fabric diapers, at present the babies and toddlers only have scraps of calico as a diaper. Thank you to the people who have put out their car seats as I now have some great ones to take for the Hydrocephalis child Brahma and the little boy with Chorea Bhavana. Phone 1-250-354-1180 Barbara Gosney CCH 2 ALUMINUM INSULATED Rollup garage doors, slight damage. Reasonably Priced. 250-225-3377 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/ RECORDER WITH remote and manual and clock. Good condition only. Will pick up. 250-352-0588 WANTED PLOW BLADE for full size truck and/or Bobcat. 354-1020 WANTED: RED BRICK, 8” x 2 1/4 x 3 3/4, indent on broad side, markings I XL 352-9874 WANTED: OLD PERSIAN rugs, old Canadian paintings, native art. Top prices paid. 250-777-0020 ASCENT MAGAZINE. ANY newer or older issues welcome. ascentplease@gmail.com WANTED-WOODSTOVE FOR

Music & Dance ICHIGO-ICHIEH DANCE IS looking for female performer (ages3050), apprentices (ages17-19). ichigoichieh@shaw.ca or 825-4547. RARE HOHNER CLUB lllB-R 2 1/2 row button accordion, 1950, extrareed lever, exc.condition. $600 obo. 250-825-9320 2 WIRELESS SHURE headset microphones. like new. $500.00 each. obo. Great for musicians or theater. cirkusjelly@yahoo.ca BC/DC GUITARIST NOW accepting students. $25 p/h. Gift certificate of 4 lessons great Xmas present. 250352-6625.

Notices BEAN HERE NOW new in Nelson. Featuring Capulin, traditionally dried, hand processed, shade grown Mexican jungle coffee, beside JB Office

Pets & Livestock STANLEY COREN’S BOOKS about dogs health, training and food; 10 books. Valued $120.00 only $50.00. BALL PYTHONS, BOAS (pet and investment animals $10-$3,000), bearded dragon, fancy and feeder rats. www.coilsserpents.com. info@coilsserpents.com. 250-3572822. KITTEN, BLACK FEMALE, sweet. 4 months old, needs loving home. 250-355-2793 KOOTENAY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE Program needs caring foster homes for cats & dogs. Please call Daryl 551-1053. PUPPIES, AKBASH/WOLF MOM split litter. Husky or lab dad. Ready to go Dec. 8 250-354-7305 LOVE ANIMALS? LOVE a career as an Animal Health Technologist. Oncampus working farm, residences. Small town environment. 2-year diplo-

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON The city of Nelson is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Building Inspection Department as a:

Temporary Building Inspector The ideal candidate will be responsible to regulate and enforce the building codes, acts, associated codes, standards and bylaws through the review of technical plans and documents, on-site inspections and the approving of permits. Required qualifications include minimum level I certification from the Building Officials Association of BC, two (2) years experience as a municipal building official and a Valid BC Drivers License. Preference will be given to applicants with a level II certification. This is a temporary appointment until December 31, 2009, with the possibility of extension at that time. The position will include providing ongoing relief within the Department. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by November 18, 2009 quoting competition # 09EX20 to:

Human Resources 101-310 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 or email: hr@nelson.ca

The City of Nelson wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Psychic Readings

Sports Equipment

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Cars

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PSYCHIC READINGS WITH Rubiyah Ratna BFA., MFA., experienced meditator and teacher of inner vision for over 30 years. Seeing through and using the details of “the story” in your life to support the unfolding of your true authentic nature. 250229-4042

DEVINCI OLLIE DOWN hill mountain bike, mint shape, has 2 rides on it this year.$1200.oo firm (250)354-9125

$0 DOWN AT AUTO CREDIT FAST. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 Êwww. autocreditfast.ca . Free Credit card or gas with purchase. DLN 30309. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Need a visa? We fund your future not your past. Good or bad credit. www.coastlineautocredit. com or 1-888-208-3205.

2004 COROLLA, 105,000KMS,5 speed, good winter tires on rims $11,600 obo Rachel 226-7773.

FOR SALE: RIMS for 1997-2005 4Runner or Tacoma $60 set. 229-5606 or 354-2855 MOTOMASTER AW ALL Season Tires P215/75R14 on rims for 93 Ford Aerostar $400.00 OBO 250825-9313 16” 5 HOLE Steel Rims FS. Used half a season. From Honda. $160 Firm. 250-825-9370 4 NORDIC P20570R14 winter tires with rims, fit 1988-95 Taurus. New 0810 Yaris hood deflector. 359-7933 WINTER TIRES: 215-75-16 used two winters, lots of tread left. $165 phone 352-6221 4 STUDDED WINTER tires for sale. 215 60 14. Used for half a season. $350. 250-551-0109

KITTEN, BLACK FEMALE, sweet. 4 months old, needs loving home. 250-355-2793 KOOTENAY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE Program needs caring foster homes for cats & dogs. Please call Daryl 551-1053. PUPPIES, AKBASH/WOLF MOM split litter. Husky or lab dad. Ready to go Dec. 8 250-354-7305 LOVE ANIMALS? LOVE a career as an Animal Health Technologist. Oncampus working farm, residences. Small town environment. 2-year diploma program. GPRC Fairview College campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview.

Personals #1 PARDON SERVICE - We can remove your criminal record in 6 months! Receive FREE pardon or waiver evaluation. We guarantee it - Ask for details! Call Toll-Free 1-888-646-0747, www. pardons.ca. WHY NOT GET NOTICED HERE? Place a 25 word ad across 115 BC and Yukon newspaper for only $395. 1-866669-9222. DATING SERVICE. LONG-TERM/ SHORT-TERM Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1888-534-6984. Live Êadult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies. 1877-804-5381(18+).

RESPONSIBLE COUPLE REQUIRES reasonable local accommodation. Children, pet, people friendly. Honest, reliable, references. Samara 250.352.9876 RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN, MATURE male seeks single room in Nelson. Work for rent? Housesit? Laran 250505-5856 MALE 30’S EMPLOYED student seeks affordable housing. Honest, clean, non-partier, non-drinker. Great tenant! Michael 551-3850

Services SNOW PLOW SERVICES and roof snow removal reasonable rates call Jim 250 551-3273 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Hard working, thorough, reliable with 12 years house cleaning experience, references. Call Amber-May 250551-5863 CRIMINAL RECORD? WE can help! The National Pardon Centrea is RCMP Accredited. For better price and better service visit: www.nationalpardon.org. Call 778-783-0442 or 1-866-242-2411.

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HUFFY SPORT FREE standing Basketball Hoop. Call for more info 250-229-4555 “BODYBREAK” RECUMBENT EXERCISE cycle. Used a dozen times only. $200. 825-9482 36” SHERWOOD GOAL pads, excellent shape, used one season. $300 OBO 250-825-4467 SHAPED SKIS..DYNASTAR MAX6,186 cm. $30. volant, powercarve with look binding 180 cm. $150. 250 352-9150 NEED DOWNHILL OR TOURING SKI BOOTS Women’s 10.5-11 or MEN’S 9.5-10 & Women’s large shell 250-226-0029

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OPTION 162CM FREERIDE snowboard for advanced riders. Used only once! $350 Call Greg @ 359-6676

Motorcycles TWO WHEELIN' EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program at GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc. ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE - THE ONLY - The one and only in Canada! Only authorized HarleyDavidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview College Campus. March 2010. On-campus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. 1978 CAMPER FOR smaller truck,3way fridge,2 burner stove,very good condition,$675.00 o.b.o, 250-3598038

Trucks/SUVs/ Vans

2002 SUBARA IMPREZA. AWD, 4speed, stereo, 8 tires. Low kms. $12,500 obo. 505-7645 2008 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 5speed, MENS SALOMON SKATE ski boots 4door, winter tires, 50 mpg. 41,000 DOUBLE SNOWMOBILE TRAILER. size 13 $120 excellent condition call km $16,500. 250-226-7058 6 Months old. Looking to downsize. 250-551-4469 1990 SUBARU LEGACY, $1000 Possible trade or $2000. Shaun @ DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO 399-6336 354-7411 fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge SUPER SAAB SALE, 1978 EMS and 1983 SUZUKI, 400CC, street bike, 8 Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $85. 1978 Turbo, licensed & running, plus valve, needs work first $500.00 obo 250-352-7035. 3 part cars. $1500 250-226-0072 250-352-2236 9’X12’X5’ PIONEER WALL tent, inc. 2 DOOR GOLF Turbo Diesel 2002 frame and wood heater. $350 250176,000km. Great condition, $5800 226-7442 250 825-4128 88 EAGLE PREMIER, good running FIBERGLASS CANOPY W/TINTED condition but needs water pump, sliders, low-rise, fits older Ford full$300. 250-352-0798 size box. $185. obo. 250-399-4861 TIMESHARE RESALES - Save 60(Tarrys) 93 VW JETTA Diesel one owner, women, 230,000 km, excellent condi80% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! 2-225/75 X 16 winter tread, RANGER. tion, $5600.00 250-505-5005 Call for Free Magazine! 1-800-597250 509 0348 9347, www.holidaygroup.com/bcn. 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA Wagon FOUR WINTER TIRES on rims for AWD, excellent winter tires, Honda Civic & maybe other Hondas. $1,500obo 250-229-5742 185/65 14R. $250. 250-354-9548 95 GEO METRO, 197,000 km, perCHALLENGER ALUMINUM fect condition. $2500. OBO. (250) LOCKING tool box. perfect fit for KEEN LEARNER WANTS to do your 551-0950. smaller truck. $200. obo call 250books. You teach, i work almost for 509-0426 1994 HONDA ACCORD runs, little free. Lyne: 505-9349 rust, high km, mostly highway, new TWO 18” BF Goodrich winter tires. tires $1000. 250-357-2542 Almost new. Lots of tread. First $300.00 takes. 250-229-4555 91 MERCURY GMQUS 2 sets of rims with rubber (new winters), good TRAILCUTTER LT245/75/R16 MUD shape, $1200 obo 505-5347 / Snow Tires on Aluminum 6 Bolt Alloy Rims (used about 1000kms). 1990 HONDA ACCORD EXR. 5 $1000obo 250-354-7892 speed, brand new Nokian R winters/ summers, sunroof. $900. 250-3544-16” TOYOTA MATRIX winter 3532. wheels and tires 5 stud 205/55R16 michelin m&s 250-359-7846 $ 50.00 2000 SUBARU IMPREZA Outback ea. Sport. Std. 219,000km. Great shape. Well maintained. Green. Hitch. 14” TIRES FOR sale, includes rims. $6500km. 250-226-7116. P175-65R14 825-9985 1998 AUDI A6 Quattro, leather, heatEXCELLENT WINTER TIRES on ed seats, Green. Ski and bike racks rims, Michelin X-Ice 175/70R13, Paid included. 6,000 obo $600, Asking $300 Obo. 250 354 Sudoku Difficulty Level - Medium Sudoku Classic 1990 FORD Difficulty Level - Easy 8816sk9E000085 TEMPO 400. JasClassic 3597911 WINTER TIRES AND rims for any Honda, 14 inch rims, 4 bolt pattern, 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER runs great. $140.00 250-354-9705 $3000. 505-3947 WINTER TIRES. NEW Yokohama 2000 CONCORDE LXI with 4/s & 4/w Geolander I/T. P215/75 R15. $600. tires mounted on rims. 92,640kms, (paid $900) 357-0050 silver. $7500 Phone 352-5933

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1991 TOYOTA PICKUP 2wd lowered 3 inches. small bit of rust in front 250825-4152 $2500 o.b.o 1990 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 4.2L Turbo Diesel. Silver/Red, 180,000km, great shape. RHD. Ultimate ski/ adventure rig! 250-352-7606. 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP 4X4 Excellent condition. No rust. New engine, rebuilt tranny. $5,000 Firm. 250-551-4036 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD - very well maintained, 86725 km, Tonneau cover incl., $20,995. Call 352-2194. WANTED 97-98 4X4 MPV with relatively low kms and in good shape. �� 250-226-0068 VAN FOR SALE. 1993 Mercury Villager AWD. 280,000 kms. Has good all season tires. $600 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 4X4: $6900 firm. Runs great. Silver colour. Call Glen 354-2019. 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA minivan, auto, air, cruise, CD, PW, rear heat, seats 7, $5500.00 obo 250-3523248 1987 FORD RANGER 4x4, for parts, runs, newer clutch/starter. canopy, winters/summers included $350 250 505-3285 1991 DODGE POWER Ram. 4x4, 3/4 ton Cummins Turbo Diesel. Canopy. 8 wheels. $6000 OBO. 352-5666 1998 TACOMA 4X4, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 210k, brand new winters, canopy, box-liner, nice stereo 5090325 1991 CHEV HALF ton full size truck, sk9M000112 excellent condition, must sell 1,650 OBO 226-6783 MAZDA MPV 4WD,’ 96, needs some work. $900 355-2729 ‘92 MAZDA MPV V6, AT, RWD ,160,000 km, VGC, need TLC, $850 obo .Ph.359-7772

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HOUSE SITTER WANTED. Reliable, mature person needed. Call 3523400 NON-SMOKING PROF. FEMALE is available to house-sit/pet-sit. Excellent refs. Call 250-362-9469. FUN, HAPPY, RESPONSIBLE couple looking for a winter home. Great references. Long-term sit preferred. Pet friendly. Katy & Dusty (250) 2267116 katyclaire@gmail.com

GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM HOUSE downtown. All new appliances (fridge, stove, washer & dryer) No smoking, no pets. $800/month 250-505-2067 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH house in upper fairview. $1400/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250505-2067 SPACIOUS BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement suite, separate entrance, convenient location,N/S, N/P, $785 including utilities, Nov.1st, yilian95@hotmail.com 352-9562 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1 bedroom suite in Carbonate house available Dec 1st n/s n/p $775.00 + utilities 352-6132 DOWNTOWN, STYLISH, 1 bedroom apartment. NS, NP, includes w/d & heat. $1,100 month 250-352-1781 HOUSE FOR RENT in Nelson, Johnston Rd. Seeking long term, stable, professionals or family to rent well-maintained, beautiful 3 bedroom house minutes from downtown Nelson on picturesque Johnston Rd. House boasts hardwood floors, great view, and semi-private yard with garden/mature trees. Walk out basement and out building for maximum storage. Available Dec 1st. $1700 per month plus utilities. Contact to arrange private viewing. Excellent references required. Luke Jansma 551-1664 thejanzy@hotmail.com 800 SQFT 1/2DUPLEX, heritage, features, recently renovated, walk to everything, available Dec. 15, references Chris 352-6311 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT suit beneath active family in central Uphill. $975 inculding utilities - No smoking/pets. 250-352-9267 NEW 1BDRM SUITE, Fairview Nelson, Heated floors, utilities included, $750/m One year lease req. 250726-8012 2 BDRM APT: w/d, f/s, avail Nov. 1, sundeck overlooking the lake. $800 352-2902 BATCHELOR SUITE ON main floor, private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $650/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 1 BEDROOM LOWER suite of private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $700/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 AVAIL NOV 1ST, 3 bedroom house, 5-appliances, Nelson NS, Pet-deposit, references, utilities extra $1000.00 352-9282 ROOM FOR RENT, through winter, ‘uphill’, quiet person only, phone 250 352 0508. IN BEASLEY, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, laundry, furnished, woodstove. Available Dec. 1st. $1,400. 359-7979 BLEWETT, SMALL PRIVATE suite, kitchen, bathroom, wireless internet, telephone, heat, furnished, $450/ month. 250.354.7808 or 352-7800.

NELSON, NOV. 1ST, renovated 2 bedroom, plus storage, new appliances, flooring etc. n/s, call 250551-4821

Real Estate QUIET 3 ACRE home, private & sunny. Exquisite nature setting with pure water. Remodeled mobile home with sundeck, gardens. $187,000 250-359-8280 MOBILE HOME 1983 GENERAL 14X70, 3 bedroom, to be moved, engineered trusses, metal roofing, new laminated flooring, new stove/ fridge $29,500 354-1257 Erik or Ahna. CASTLEGAR VIEW LOT $87,000 41.6x99.2ft full services ready to build. Grandview Heights Private Lot 250-359-7656 NVESTOR/DEVELOPER IS BUYING BC land. Email confidential land info to sendmeinfoplease@shaw.ca.

Real Estate Wanted LOOKING TO BUY a big house in Uphill near downtown on large lot. Katherine 250-352-0076

Rentals PRIVATE SUITE UPHILL Nelson available immediately a month. Dog ok, wash/dry, furnished. 250-5091344 BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 2BDRM main floor suite @ 6 mile. NS YP WFP. Fenced Yard. Call 250-825-0053. 1BDRM, IN QUIET house Nov. 1, for mature tenant. Includes bathroom & cooking area, N/P, N/S. $500 includes utilities. 352-3400 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT on Trevor Street. Ground floor unit, coinop laundry. $850/month N/S Pets negotiable. Rentals@NelsonRealty. ca 250-505-2067 2 BDRM HOUSE N. Shore, 5 min to downtown. F/S D/W W./D. N/S N/P. $1200/mos + utilities & DD. Available immediately. References required. (250) 359-2958 NELSON 2 BEDROOM main floor, cute, recently reno’d, wood floors, view, close to everything 1000+ 3547065 NEW 2 BDRM suite at 6 mile. Private main floor ent. w/patio. w/d, n/s, $650/m 352-3976 BLEWETT: NICE, FURNISHED 3BDR, main-floor, 5 min to Nelson. Mature N.s, N.P, references. $1000+ utilities. Available immediately 50520610

NEWER LOG HOME ,Winlaw. open mainfloor layout with loft and small room. $875.00 -250 226-7388

Rentals Commercial BEAUTIFUL, DOWNTOWN , stand alone building for lease. 2300 sq. ft. , 601 Kootenay St. Available Dec. 1 . Please phone for details; 250-3994191

Rentals Wanted HOUSING URGENTLY NEEDED! Clean, safe, low-cost accommodations needed to house local low income citizens. For more information please contact Bev at Nelson Cares at : 250-551-3015 SINGLE MATURE MALE seeking affordable accommodations on fixed income, Balfour to Blewett. Excellent references, 352-6266 OLDER GENTLEMAN NEEDS housing. Skilled, will work for partial rent. Quiet, reliable, good reference. Dan K 250-352-9876 MALE, PAST APARTMENT manager, seeks housing in Nelson area. Handy, quiet, great references. Eric 250-354-7139

Know the difference between air and vapour barriers

I’m wondering, what exactly is the difference between an air barrier and a vapour barrier, and what are the functions of each within a home? Let’s start out by the basic definitions. An air barrier is designed to resist air movement throughout a building from it’s exterior. A vapour barrier is designed to interrupt the flow or transfer of moisture from within a home to the exterior walls. The difference between the two and, this is quite often confused, is the air barriers need to be continuous and airtight to function properly. The vapour barrier does not neces-

Home Front

Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Dale Olinyk

sarily need to be continuous, but it does need to substantially cover the entire exterior side of the interior surface of the building to be effective. Minor discontinuities will not affect the overall performance of

an airtight building envelope. The importance of these two items is to control the build-up of moisture and the subsequent potential mould growth from within the building walls. While both of these systems have to be installed by B.C. building code, air leakage is the most important aspect of control. This especially refers to any penetrations from the interior or �� exterior walls �� of the buildings, as these � the �� are typically points of air leakage from the �� moisture�� exterior, and laden air leakage from the interior�� of �� a building.

Bill, Paul and Dale are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. Send questions to editor@expressnews.bc.ca. Archived copies of Home Front can be found at www.lynchinspection.com.

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Firefighters, businesses build ramp for woman with muscular dystrophy This past weekend, Nelson Fire Fighters did something a little unique for someone in the community. Nelson Fire Fighters built a ramp to help Susan Vital get to her front door. “Over the past few years, Susan has been having more of a difficult time getting up her stairs to her front door as a result of her neuromuscular disorder. Nelson Fire Fighters are committed to our community and we wanted to do something to help Susan. So, we decided to build her a ramp to help her get to her door safely and without pain,” said Bob Patton, Nelson firefighter and West Kootenay advisor and provincial chair for Muscular Dystrophy. The firefighters were helped with donated

building supplies from Maglio Building Centre and Nelson Home Hardware. Muscular dystrophies are types of neuromuscular disorders that cause muscles in the body to gradually decline and weaken. There are many forms of neuromuscular disorders, but most are hereditary and progressive. Living with a neuromuscular disorder is not easy. Many people lose the ability to do things that most people take for granted, like walking or getting up from a chair. Over time, many people with neuromuscular disorders are unable to walk, speak or ultimately breathe. For some, the disorder is fatal. For more information on muscular dystrophy, please visit www.muscle. ca. – submitted

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Nelson Remembers... November 11, 2009 Michelle Mungall, MLA Nelson-Creston 1-877-388-4498

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