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Memories of a great woman Former MLA Corky Evans remembers Sandy Korman.

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Bah, humbug. The TNT Playhouse presents a holiday tale for the skeptics.

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Cool school LVR wins BC excellence award.

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Shawn Lamb, a long-time fixture at Touchstones Nelson, is retiring after 25 years of service. The exhibit A Visual Memoir opens this Friday and will showcase some of Lamb’s favourite and most memorable pieces.

Shawn Lamb: A part of Nelson by Stephanie Taylor “People asked me if it would be hard to let it go, but I let it go in 1994 after the fire. My life changed then; it was devastating.” It seems fitting then that part of Shawn Lamb’s final exhibit at Touchstones includes a photographic history of the museum, up to and including the fire that so drastically changed her life. But the photos are just one chapter of a tale that Lamb tells through a variety of pieces she chose to include in the exhibit A Visual Memoir, which is opening on Friday, Nov. 27 and serves as a last goodbye to the place where she spent a quarter of a century collecting and protecting Nelson’s rich history. Her work has made

gives me great humility a significant differ- realizing the goodness that people know when ence to the archives at and generosity of the they’re gone their memoTouchstones. Her dedi- community, and its comries will be cared for and cation has resulted in all mitment to preserving the protected.” of the museum collection memories and artifacts In addition to the archives being articled in that have built this town. photos, the exhibit will a computerized database, Because the museum include items like a doll, as well as a comprehen- doesn’t have a large buda quilt and an old map sive list of items in each get for purchasing items, that were Lamb’s personbox in the archives. nearly the entire collecal favourites, as well as While Nelson’s his- tion at Touchstones has tory and community has been donated. “...the lessons some footage of her television program and books been enriched by Lamb’s One of the few items 25 years of service, the that have been pur- of the past can and publications that was involved in. It’s work she’s done has also chased are a series of �� be �� applied to the she her way of reflecting on enriched her life and photographs taken by a � �� taught her a few lessons. Winnipeg photographer present. It’s worth her time at Touchstones, heading into the “I believe much more now in 1896. “I would have �� it even if you don’t before next chapter of her life. than when I came to work paid for them myself if the “I’m retiring because here that the lessons of museum couldn’t afford succeed. �� I’ve �� it’s time; had a wonthe past can be applied to �� it, they were so fantas�� Shawn Lamb, derful� career �� and have the present. It’s worth it tic.” This example, like �� museum manager/ been treated with nothing even if you don’t succeed, �so many others, perfectly archivist, Touchstones but respect, �� and I look because every experience illustrates her dedication �� to her �� Nelson forward to coming back can help inform you. work. and helping out from time “You really have to �� “People feel responunderstand the past to �� sible�� for the items that room for, so they bring to time.” The show opens this live in the present.” belonged to their grand- them to us. It is a trust, She has also been sur- parents and that their kids giving us their memo- Friday at Touchstones prised by the joy she felt can’t keep or don’t have ries and treasures, and it Nelson. ��

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Joe Davidson (left), Noah Quinn, Isaac Vissers, Madeline Holitzki, Sophie Peckham and �� Ryley Thompson enjoy some homemade sushi with Mrs. Suter.

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Now until Dec. 18 The Nelson Municipal Library is excited to offer a wonderful Winners Choice Vacation raffle just in time for Christmas with proceeds going towards the recently launched Expansion Project. The Winners Choice raffle offers a five day trip for four to Disneyland, air, hotel and park passes included or a seven day cruise for two with several destinations to choose from including Alaska and the Mexican Rivera. “The vacation raffle will help us to raise funds while also offering our community and supporters the chance for a great trip – all for only $20” says Chief Librarian Stockdale. With a December 18th draw date the vacation raffle could make it a very Merry Christmas indeed for a lucky library supporter. Tickets are available at the Library and City Hall, drop by or call today. Only 500 tickets will be sold.

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The Canadian Cancer Society has awarded Kohe �� Sandeveland from Nelson with a post-secondary bur�� sary that he can use to persue further studies. He and another Kootenay region youth were awarded the $500 �� bursary for their volunteerism, especially during the Relay for Life�� fundraiser. Sandeveland will be attending Mount Royal College in Calgary pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Applied Business majoring in Sports and Recreation. Both bursary recipients encourage other youth to volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. “Everyone is affected by cancer at some point in time in their life,” said Sandeveland. “I believe we can find a cure, and one day people will be able to say cancer didn’t take anyone from me.” Since 1999, the Canadian Cancer Society in the Kootenay Region has awarded 13 youth bursaries, with �� several recipients going on to become temporary or �� permanent members of the Kootenay region team. Youth who �� are interested in volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society in the Kootenay Region are invited to contact Maureen Smith at 1-800-656-6426, or �� visit www.cancervolunteer.ca ��

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Serpico Audio Productions is pleased to announce the fundraising results for this year’s SoundVibes compilation CD & music festival. On Nov 17th 2009. at 11 AM, at the Nelson & District Youth Centre, Serpico Audio will be presenting a cheque for $1483.45 to the NDYC for their music room. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of the event.

LVR Secondary School wins provincewide award for academic excellence A Nelson school was recognized as being among the best schools in B.C. at the annual Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education dinner in Vancouver last week. L.V. Rogers Secondary School was named the winner in the category Determination in Academic Achievement - Secondary and awarded a $3,000 prize. “The teachers, administrators, and support staff from L.V. Rogers Secondary School have an unparalleled dedication to teaching which is reflected in their students’ triumphs,” said Lisa-Diane Fortier, Fraser Institute associate director of Outreach Programs, School

Performance Studies. “Every single year, these educators are finding new ways for their students to succeed in reading, writing, and math, and it’s important that they receive the accolades they so richly deserve.” The awards are based on an analysis of the Ministry of Education’s student results data for each school included in the Fraser Institute’s annual Report Card on British Columbia’s Elementary Schools and Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon. Out of 223 secondary schools and 952 elementary schools included in the Report Card, only the top 30 performers in each category were invit-

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ed to participate in the awards. Awards were presented in two categories, each reflecting different aspects of academic success. Improvement in Academics recognizes elementary schools that have experienced the fastest, most consistent improvement in their academic performance over the past five years. Determination in Academic Achievement recognizes the top-performing elementary and secondary schools where the average parental income at the school is among the bottom 25 per cent of the province. One common misconception about the Weston Awards is that only the most privileged schools

are honoured for outperforming the rest of the province standardized tests. “In fact, the Weston Awards recognize schools in two areas. One category acknowledges where these schools were five years ago in terms of academics and how far they’ve come since then. The other recognizes schools located in environments where many would say consistent student success is not possible,” Fortier said. “These awards are about encouraging excellent educators to keep doing what they’re doing to provide students a better education. Their commitment to excellence cannot be overstated.” - submitted

The Many Colours of the Western Painted Turtle by Nikki McCarvell Intricately designed in yellows and reds with an olive-green complexion, Western Painted turtles spend their lives in the quiet shallow waters of wetlands, ponds, and lakes of the Kootenays. Although global turtle populations are considered secure, they are threatened in BC and Alberta. Currently there is no legislation in BC to protect painted turtles or their habitats. Loss of and alteration to pond and nesting habitat, road mortality, and global warming are the main threats facing this little amphibian. Wetland loss in British Columbia has been significant; agriculture, industry, urban development and hydroelectric dams have been the main forces in converting wetlands into more ‘usable’ areas for humans. Remaining wetlands close to human influence are subjected to water pollution, bank erosion, vegetation loss, and water extraction. Road mortality is also seriously threatening these little turtles. The majority of turtles killed on the road each year are adults; this is problematic because sexual maturity generally isn’t reached until ten years of age or more. Also, survival of hatchlings is low and females only reproduce every second year. Their

survival depends on long life spans. An interesting and potentially severe effect of global warming is that the sex ratio of painted turtle populations may become imbalanced. Hatchlings incubate approximately 10cm below ground for 2 1⁄2 months during summer. Along with some other amphibians, the sex of the offspring is determined by the temperature of the nest. The pivotal temperature of 28oC will produce both sexes; hotter temperatures will produce only females and colder, only males. Potentially, global warming could make males extremely rare. Although of little ‘economic’ value, these turtles have big ‘ecological’ value and are an intricate part of many aquatic ecosystems. Their influence on the stability and biodiversities of these areas, like all animals in their respective habitats, is very important and should be respected. As the only remaining native pond turtle in existence in BC, they and their habitat should be considered sacred. For more information about these lovely and colourful creatures contact the Creston Valley Wildlife Mangement Area’s wildlife centre at (250) 402-6908 or by email at askus@crestonwildlife. ca.

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The WIN Store Supports Community Inclusion! They offer work opportunities to individuals with disabilities, provide a welcoming and adaptable atmosphere for their employees and volunteers, and provide a fully accessible location for all patrons! J. Steinraths nominated the WIN Store for their support of community inclusion and is "honoured to be a part of this inspiring team!" The WIN Store is one of many businesses and organizations that support community inclusion. Look out for other fabulous locations in Nelson who also support community inclusion or make a nomination. Call Alison at Nelson CARES Society at 250-352-6011 ext 15 for more details.

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Nelson Food Cupboard Kicks Off Holiday Hamper Campaign

Once again this holiday season, the Nelson Food Cupboard Society is raising funds to create bountiful hampers for local families and individuals who do not have the resources to purchase their own holiday foods. Last year, due to generous community donations the Nelson Food Cupboard managed to deliver 155 hampers and help over 400 people. This year, the hope is that the community will once again make this project a financial priority and help bring the holiday spirit into the homes of those who would otherwise go without. If you would like to contribute, please send donations to the Nelson Food Cupboard at 602 Silica Street, Nelson, V1L 4N1. Charity receipts will be issued. You can also get together with a group of friends or family members to create a hamper for an anonymous family. For guidelines, please call 551-8343. For more information on the Nelson Food Cupboard visit www.foodcupboard.org.

Childcare for Dads: the new owner’s manual Finally, a baby manual for new Dads is hitting the streets in the West Kootenay. Interested in learning about the “safe operation” of your new addition? Want to know what kind of “performance” to expect out of your model? What sort of regular “maintenance” is called for? Curious about how to deal with matters “under the hood”? If so, then be sure to pick up a copy of this fun manual for Dads. “The manual was developed with Dads in mind” says Dorothy Kaytor, coordinator of the manual’s public awareness committee. “It is a humorous and informative baby manual that we thought would appeal to most men who are facing the joys and realities of helping care for a brand new baby” says Dorothy. “It isn’t pink or cutesy” she adds. “In fact it looks

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just like the car manual you would find in your glove box”. The New Baby Manual for Dads is a public awareness product of the Understanding the Early Years Research Project in the West Kootenay. Understanding the Early Years (UEY) is a three year project that will provide communities with information to help make sound program, policy and investment decisions with the goal of giving our children the best possible start. The UEY project is funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada and operated by the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative. For more information about this project or the manual, please contact the Co-op’s Early Years Coordinator, Val Mayes at 250 352-6786. - submitted

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Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 to 8:30pm at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica ANKORS and the Nelson United Church will be hosting World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is held every Baker Street Block Party December 1st around the world Saturday, Nov. 28, 9:30 am to close at to honour those lost to AIDs and the 300 & 400 blocks of Baker Street those who continue to live with Seventeen businesses in the 300 the effects of the disease. 40 mil- & 400 blocks of Baker Street are lion people are living with HIV throwing the third annual Customer throughout the world. Ignorance, Appreciation Block Party and poverty and stigma continue to fuel this year, in addition to the vari�� of�� the spread this preventable dis- ous sales, specials & giveaways, the sk9E000089 ease. The� theme of this year’s World �� merchants have decided to contribAIDS Day is Human Rights. This ute a percentage of their sales to December provides an oppor- the Kootenay Lake Hospital’s CT �� 1st�� tunity for our community to unite Scanner Campaign. with the �� rest of the world in ending This will be a great day to get �� discrimination against those living

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Saturday, Nov. 28, 2-4pm at the Whole School, 5614 Hwy 6, just south of Winlaw Everyone is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Whole School on Saturday. This inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony is being held to show our appreciation for the dedication and cooperation of the many outstanding community members who gave of themselves and their time. Their generosity has helped to ensure that The Whole School remains a viable and thriving alternative school in our valley. This year marks our 36th anniversary as the oldest independent non-aligned cooperative school in all of British Columbia. The parents and board members of the school were determined to ensure the long term viability of The Whole School. To this end, the Board of Directors worked diligently all summer long securing a long-term location for the school to continue operating. In September, parents and community members then joined

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A history of friendship I first came to Nelson 30 years ago, and even then it was very much an arts community. There was an abundance of writers and artists living here. I was interested in getting connected and involved and I quickly learned that my best resource for arts and cultural infrmation was Shawn Lamb. For years, Shawn has continued in supporting our cultural community. Shawn has been a gentle guiding force that has helped Nelson and it’s residents appreciate it’s heritage. Shawn’s interest in arts and her interest in history, especially local history, has made her an invaluable resource. She has an incredible memory and whenever I had a question about our past, I knew that I could turn to her for the answer. If she didn’t have the answer, she would always know the person who would. Shawn, of course, was able to turn this interest in history into a profession as an archivist and became the force behind the establishment of the archives. Although Shawn leaves her position as archivist at Touchstones gallery she will, I am certain, continue to be a resource to our community for many years. Nelson Becker Publisher

Goodbye to Nelson My family and I left Nelson at the end of June and due to circumstances, I feel I owe some people an explanation. Something terrible happened to me and it changed the town for me forever. As beautiful as Nelson is, this thing that happened to me makes it feel black and ugly. We apologize to the people that we could not explain our departure to; we still love you. I wish to publically express my deepest gratitude to the Family

Place for the huge bags of presents they gave us last Christmas when we had nothing. I would also like to thank those who worked in the Early Intervention Aborigional program. We are now in Chilliwack and we are doing really well, meeting friends and meeting up with old friends. Thank you Nelson for the few good years you gave us, goodbye to those we missed, and may God help those who wronged us greatly. Lauralee Courtoreille Chilliwack

Fish Heads & Flowers

Fisheads to the landlord of Nelson who don’t allow pets. – Diabled and homeless

Flowers to the considerate neighbour who knew I wasn’t feeling well and called to see if there was anything she could do.– Birthday sister Fishheads to the couple in a local park who were being way too private in a very public place. Best to check into a hotel!– Trying to look the other way

Flowers to the linguistic guerillas who have offered their words to a certain marquee this summer. You’re hilarious! – Very, Very amused Fish Heads to the person that stole the food, money and personal belongings from where I left them. How is it that your needs are more important than the rest of the community? – Dedicated Volunteer

Send us your Fish Heads and Flowers! All submissions to the Express Fish Heads and Flowers section will be considered provided that no one is identified in the text or signature, all signatures are anonymous, and the submission is both concise and written in good taste. We reserve the right to withhold publication of submissions if these standards are not satisfied. To submit your gift of Fish Heads or Flowers, you may send email to express@expressnews.bc.ca, drop off or mail to 554 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 1S9, or fax to (250) 352-5075. We will not accept submissions over the telephone. The Express cannot guarantee that your submission will be printed due to space limitation.

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No holiday over the holidays for your MLAs Come November 27, the Legislature Session will be wrapped up and MLAs will be back in their communities. However, during this home stretch in the three month long session, no one is winding down. In Question Period on November 19, Opposition Critic for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources John Horgan was joined by Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy as they sought the Liberals’ rationale for the most recent deal between BC Hydro and Teck Cominco. Teck Comino was looking to cover its financial losses by selling assets –a typical decision in these tough economic times. BC Hydro took $825 million of ratepayers’ money to buy one third of the Waneta Dam. Yet the dam, experts say, was only worth $500 million. This happened right under the noses of Columbia Power Corporation, as they were never given the opportunity to bid on a dam for which they have the expansion rights. In addition, the surplus power being generated by Teck Cominco was already being sold to BC Hydro, so they didn’t buy the dam to get the power. Our question to the Minister was why shut

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out CPC and pay more than market value for power that BC Hydro is already getting. Does the local community want BC Hydro to own the dam? That can’t be it because Katrine Conroy pointed out that the Mayor of Trail, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the United Steelworkers, and people from throughout the region have been making presentations to the BC Utilities Commission against this sale to BC Hydro. An interesting fact in all of this is that Teck Cominco contributed $664,000 to the BC Liberal Party. Although Question Period is the most noted part of Opposition MLAs’ work, it is only 30 minutes of everyday. Outside of those 30 minutes, we do a lot of other work. This week, the Finance Committee, of which I am a member, delivered their work on the 2010 Budget consultations to all mem-

bers of the House. Unfortunately, this was the first year in the Finance Committee’s nine year history that the report went forward without consensus from all Committee members. Although we four NDP members were able to get the six Liberal members to agree to restoring the arts funding, annual facility grants for schools and a host of other important recommendations based on citizens’ submissions, there were other items on which Liberals wouldn’t budge, namely the HST. From the over 3000 submissions, most individuals and small businesses who commented on the HST expressed opposition to its implementation, while other industry sectors liked the new tax. The NDP wanted the report to reflect the diversity of opinion but leave out any recommendations as the way to achieve consensus. The Liberals, however, chose to use their majority to force recommendations that support the HST. While this final outcome was disappointing and contrary to the Committee’s practice, British Columbians’ engagement in the budget process was worthwhile and an invaluable experience.

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Street Talk What do you think is the most interesting thing about Nelson?

The mixture of all the cultures and how everyone melds together. The diversity of the outdoor activities. Mountains for climbing. Lakes for swimming. Diana Dickenson, Nelson

Getting our grain Fall harvest has brought good crops, and the Kootenay Grain CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) is proudly ready to distribute its product. After much work by the farmers and many hours by local non-profit organizations, families in the Kootenays are ready to enjoy some of this wonderful naturally grown food. The support and organizational assistance of all involved needs to be applauded, but perhaps reviewed.

The 2009 crop share certificate states delivery of the grain will be available for pickup in the fall. An e-mail sent out on November 13th informs us that you must pick up the grain on November 22, at Ellison’s Market (for Nelson, Castelgar and surrounding communities). Pick up must be only the date specified and if you do not pick up your grain it will be forfeited. Does this mean I’ll loose the grain I prepaid because I’m away? How many other people

will this affect? With only nine days notice is it reasonable to assume that all participants will be able to pick up their grain on that day? Maybe storage can be arranged for a small fee? Well, it leads me to think that we still have a way to go to make this program successful, and clearly some better organization needs to take place. Perhaps the organizers can make it known to the public how we can help. Stefano Bozzi Nelson

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Remembering a co-worker, a friend and a leader by Corky Evans Sandy Korman passed away of a brain tumor on Nov. 11, 2009. A Celebration of Sandy’s life was held at the Castlegar Recreation Center on Nov. 17. Sandy and I worked, together, in Nelson for 14 years. Sandy’s brother, Brian, asked if I would speak at her memorial about some of the projects and events that Sandy had advanced in public life. Then he asked if I could do it in five minutes, which anyone who knew Sandy would also know is impossible. In a week and a half we couldn’t say all that changed in our communities because she did the work she did. What follows is some of what I said at Sandy’s Memorial about Sandy’s time in the MLA’s office in Nelson; “One time in the early 90’s there was an idea to try to deal with the legacy of the Columbia River Treaty. And the Province sent some guys here to buy people off and make the whole issue go away. Bill King and Fred Parker told us that we had to get the Premier, Mike Harcourt, to personally come and overturn the damage done by the officials. We had no idea how to make that happen. Sandy told us to be patient and she would make it happen. She waited until the Premier’s office wanted to send him here for some feelgood event. Sandy

told them she would help only if they agreed to a different meeting in the same trip, a meeting she would organize on the subject of the Columbia River Treaty. This was hardball. This was a woman in Nelson telling the Premier’s office what she would and wouldn’t do in exchange for what the Premier would and wouldn’t do. And engaging in those negotiations with the humor and grace that was required to keep them talking and make them capitulate. She pulled it off and when Mike asked at the meeting, “How much would it cost?” Bill King said, “A half a billion dollars.” The silence in the room took all the air away. Nobody breathed. I was scared and embarrassed to be part of a meeting with such a huge “ask.” Sandy looked happy to have created the conditions for such honest talk. After a long and thoughtful silence Mr. Harcourt turned to his handler’s and said, “See if we can do this thing.” Lots of people deserve lots of credit for the good work of the Trust but I believe that there is a Trust at all, and will be for ever more, because of what she made happen that day. Or take the Kootenay School of the Arts. KSA was just an idea in 1991. A bunch of haywire, brave people with no physical home decided to

call themselves a school. Then those people had a vision to take over Nelson’s electrical plant to build a home for KSA and all they needed was about a million dollars to make it happen. Again, Sandy told me to wait. Sandy waited until the Federal and Provincial governments had negotiated a new infrastructure deal and then on the day the infrastructure funds were being allocated Sandy got on the phone to negotiate with the guy, Adrian Dix, who was deciding where the money would be spent. When I left Nelson that morning she had him committing about $100,000. By noon she had the number up to $250,000. By the end of the day Sandy had talked Adrian up to a million dollars and all of it was to go to build a home for KSA. I would like to tell you how Sandy got Glen Clark to order Hydro to save the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. How she resolved the land issues at the New Settlement in Crestova and achieved, without a single eviction, what the Governments of Canada and B.C. and all their cops, had failed to accomplish in half a century. Or about how she changed the forest industry in the years of the Value Added Wood Forums she organized from Creston to Golden. We could talk about how that beautiful mural on the side of the art gal-

Preparing for the golden age It has only been in the last decade or so that the mandatory retirement age of 65, first established by Chancellor Bismark in Germany, has been lifted in much of the industrialised world. The concept of forced retirement with pay was very much needed, indeed welcomed, when it was first provided. But seniors today are generally healthier than those of earlier generations, and many choose to continue working well beyond 65. For some, it may even be an economic necessity. When retirement does happen, the first thing that a retiree must deal with

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is the loss of the activity that defined him. The use of the male gender here is deliberate, since most women don’t have the same problem. But the person who has already well-developed interests apart from work should have little difficulty in this area. Indeed, many retirees

lery just across the bridge from Castlegar came to be, or why there is, in fact, still an art gallery at all. Or why the Trust is in that beautiful building downtown, instead of in a rented space in a strip mall, pretty much solely because Sandy would not back down. A lot of what Sandy accomplished is not just genius but is also the product of her visceral and fierce connection to this territory where she was born and chose to live. What Sandy wished for the world she set out to build, first, right here in her community. I want to say something about the process of Sandy’s illness and passing and her family and extended family, the people Sandy referred to as “My Team.” We are good at many miraculous things in modern life. The thing we are not good at is dying. Our culture is not good at dying. What happened in this town over the last four months to help Sandy through the process of dying was without precedent in my experience. I am honored to have simply been witness to the love and loyalty and labor and the wisdom of The Team. Sandy loved big and fierce and loyal and she made demands in return. Sandy did not walk away from the hard stuff of friendship. Sandy did not go to sleep without calling

Sandy Korman.

me up to say what needed to be said about what stupid or thoughtless thing I did or said that day. She kept friendship and partnership alive by doing and demanding of others the hard work that is required to be honest with another human being. Sandy came into my life like a comet comes into the earth’s atmosphere, I got to live and work under that brilliant light. The difference between Sandy and a meteor, though, is that a meteor makes a crater when it gets here, And Sandy made a cra-

ter when she left.” Sandy’s family have decided to create an award for a student attending KSA each year as a Memorial to Sandy. Contributions can be sent to: Sandy Korman Memorial Award Development Selkirk College 820 10th Street Nelson, B.C. V1L 3C7 Cheques should be made out to The Selkirk College Foundation.

How oil would have changed history

Five years ago I first will tell you that they are Eco Centric encountered the idea of busier now than when they were working full- peak oil. The data and time, because there are those presenting it left me so many organisations no room for denial. I was and activities that one can shocked and left feeling �� become involved in. And naïve and stupid at hav� good �� that’s for two rea- ing been so unaware of sons. First, gerontologists such a major underpinRussel Precious tell��us �� that the person ning of life as I knew it. I suspect the citizens of who is physically, mentally and active will Persia felt much the same �� socially �� stay healthy longer than way when Genghis Kahn the one who isn’t active. arrived out of seemingly Second, those who step nowhere and turned their �� forward to volunteer in very sophisticated culture or the always plentiful our community enrich the on its head... But as much as the panic supply of fresh water... so lives of all who live here. that anyone will naturally much taken for granted in So if you are not yet retired, make good on your experience when they first fact they were barely evithoughts about spending look at the hard facts and dent. And even as a histhe time to develop that apparent suddenness of tory major, the industrial skill or interest area. If peak oil, I have at the revolution was presentyou are retired and aren’t same time developed an ed as being more about �� involved in some orga- incredible appreciation technology and machines than the coal and oil that �� nization or activity, start for oil and its derivatives. Of course, growing up in made it all possible. I now. You �� will live longer. post war North America— mean, if Gallileo had George �� Millar is a longwhat I think of as ‘the had access to oil, human time resident of the West perfect non-storm’—one beings would have been Kootenay. �� took the abundance of on the moon 500 years Been Thinking About is energy to be as natural ago. The Romans would �� an exploration of events as the air we breathe... have destroyed the place. and organizations in the region, seen from a senior’s perspective.

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Today I can put a cup of gasoline in my roto-tiller and in one half hour do what would take me two full days by hand. I can fill the tank of my car and race over mountains like some science fiction character. You can even pour this stuff into a 400 ton, 747 and lift it 35,000 feet in the air and travel at 600 miles an hour... inconceivable! The energy concentrated in oil is unlike any other substance found on earth. It has been calculated that the energy we have at our individual disposal is the equivalent of several hundred slaves. In fact, one gallon of gasoline contains the same energy as 500 hours of hard human labour. This stuff is clearly a gift from the Gods! I no longer take it for granted. I just wish I could stash some away for my great grandchildren.

Russel Precious is of the West Kootenay EcoSociety. For more information contact the EcoSociety at eco@kics.bc.ca or 354-1909.

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Get your nordic ski passes soon The Nelson Nordic Ski Club Membership Drive will take place on Friday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gerick Cycle & Ski, 702 Baker Street in Nelson. Please take this opportunity to purchase memberships and have your photo taken. IDs purchased in October can be picked up and if you still need to submit your ID for a sticker, this will be your last opportunity to do so. Otherwise, a $5.00 replacement fee will be charged. Also, we will be selling pre-paid Christmas Passes: 5 passes for the price of 4 @ $40.00 Adults, $18.00/Junior (618 yrs). Passes valid from Friday, Dec. 18/09 until Sunday, Jan. 3/10. If you would like to help out at this venue,

In The Zone Kim Palfenier

The Nelson Regional Sports Council can be reached at: Box 1190, Nelson, BC V1L 6H3 (250)352-3989 phone (250)352-0046 fax nrsc@telus.net

call 250-354-4299. The Nelson & District Riding Club is holding their Annual Christmas Party Fundraiser Dinner at the Hume Hotel on Friday, December 4. The dinner and festivities start at 6:30 p.m. in the Hume Room after a brief general meeting (all members welcome) at 6:00 p.m. when nominations for executives will be taken, and Member of the Year

will be announced. At the dinner there will be door prizes drawn from all dinner tickets purchased, theme basket raffles, great food and more. Santa will be coming for the children so don’t miss out! Get your tickets for this family friendly event by calling Paul Rasmussen at 250-505-5184 or emailing info@nelsonridingclub. com. Adults $20, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 and under - free! Nelson Youth Soccer has elected its new Board of Directors. For details, please visit their website at www.nys.ca and look up “Contact Us”. Also, NYS is now accepting applications for coaches for Rep and house league teams. If interested, you can download an application form from the website under “Coaches”.

Kim Palfenier is administrator for the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

Briefly Olympic athlete to visit Nelson schools

Nelson has won a visit from Olympic Athlete Anna-Marie DeZwager through the GamesTown 2010 initiative. She will be in town on December 4th and 5th visiting schools, talking to the community and participating in a Torch Making Workshop at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Anna-Marie is a two-time Olympian, competing in the Eight (W8+) in 2004 and the quadruple sculls (W4x) in 2008. She is also a three time National Rowing Champion in the single (W1x) and has ‘beat the beast’ by winning the National Indoor Rowing Championships (2008) and World Indoor Rowing Championships (2007) on the indoor rowing machine. Anna-Marie’s home is Victoria where she enjoys finding ways to combine her love of sport and athletic achievement with her background in Kinesiology, interest in health supportive cooking & eating and support of a holistic lifestyle.

Business Now in its third year, the Baker Street Block Party is not only giving back to it’s customers, but also to the community by donating proceeds of the event to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation CT Scanner Fund. “Many businesses contribute to the community through fundraising and social support groups,” says Chris Dawson, owner of Culinary Conspiracy. “But the block party is a chance for businesses to do more.” The block party has grown considerably since last year, with seven new businesses joining the party. Most of the new participants are in the 300 block of Baker Street and include Otter Books, the Royal, the Craft Connection, the Kootenay Bakery, Snowpack and Through the Looking Glass. “As small business own-

ers,” Dawson noted in a press release, “we all live, work, raise our families and play in this region. When I approached the other merchants with the idea of contributing to the CT scanner campaign, without hesitation they all agreed that this was a great cause and I have been very impressed with their generosity and support.” Noreen Lynas, owner of Cotton’s and block captain for her stretch of Baker, agrees that donating to the CT Scanner is a great way to encourage shoppers to take advantage of special block party sales while still helping out their community. “So much of this is about giving back to the community, its a great way to get involved.” Next year they hope the party is even bigger, with more shops n Baker getting involved. See page 20 for a complete list of participating merchants.

Nelson Blubeliners take home top spot in Kaslo tourney utes and exciting saves at both ends of the rink. Blueliner Gerri Stillwell and Herricane Karma Halleran were outstanding in goal. The Blueliners then took on the Trail Smokettes in what turned into a 7-0 route in favour of the Nelson team. Daiva Villa scored 4 goals for Nelson, while Morris, Branwen Hainsworth and Chelsea Mathiessen tallied singles. Stillwell notched the shutout. The final game of the tourney saw the Nelsonites facing a large, tough Spokane team in another

The Nelson Blueliners won the women’s division at the Nov. 14-15 Kaslo “Damsels and Dinosaurs Tournament”. The Nelson squad faced their toughest challenge against the hometown Kaslo team on Saturday morning. Top Blueliner sharpshooter Deb Morris tallied two goals on the team’s way to a 2-2 tie with Kaslo. Nelson held a two goal lead until the last five minutes of the game when the fast, young Herricanes evened the score. This was a fast, hard fought game that saw several penalty min-

game that saw several penalties. Nelson fought to the top in a 6-4 game over the American team. Speedy rookie Michelle Beaudry led the scoring with a pair while Nancy Quackenbush, Kathleen Dempster, Villa, and Mathiessen also scored. Nelson and Kaslo ended up tied with 2 wins and a tie, but Nelson took the tourney prize with far fewer penalties. You can follow Blueliners action at www. blueliners.kics. bc.ca. submitted

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ongoing.

Events Fri. Nov. 27 cont.

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

Wednesdays

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

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

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

and weight? OA supPROBLEM WITH EATING por t group 5-6 p.m., Nelson Hospital cafeteria. 250-352-7717/1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm

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

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Info 250352-6936 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 WALKING CLUB MEETING : Under Orange Bridge Nelson, 10 a.m. Proximately 2 hours walk

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.

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

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 us the Baha’i faith

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

8pm, Trail

LEARN TO PROPERLY prepare a lentil salad. $17, 7 p.m. lorrainer61@gmail. com or 250-352-3860

Tues. Dec. 1 WORLD AIDS DAY, Tuesday, December 1st, 7PM, Nelson United Church. All Welcome. HULA HOOP CLASSES. 5:30-6:30, Central School Gym. $10 drop-in. For info call Jaymie @ 505-2141.

Wed. Dec. 2

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Free workshop on untapped resources to help you. Info@kcds.ca 250-352-6200 for information/registration

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

music.

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

Tuesdays

PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information: Lesley 825-0140

SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA Initiation & weekly circle 7-8 p.m., ManiStone Centre, # 209-507 Baker St, 505-7832.

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

NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30-9:00, First Baptist Church, 611 5th St, New members welcome. 352-6119

Saturdays

BATHURST INLET: ARCTIC OASIS, Lesley Anderton, MSc., Senior Centre, W.K. Naturalists.

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

YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. Vernon St.

CHANTING FOR EVERYONE 7-8:30pm 714 Hoover St., For information contact Tobias, 352-2338 or tobi@studiocantilena.com

Mon. Nov. 30

Thurs. Dec. 3

NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250 352 9916

DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St.

Sat. Nov. 28 DAVID SEDARIS’ SANTALAND Diaries starring Taylor Lewis. 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate. Advance Tickets - $15 - Eddy Music, Reo’s.

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

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

NELSON AA-F-TROOP meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m.

WE’VE GONE PLATINUM! Selkirk College Gala celebrates 20 years. Visit selkirk.ca for more information!

BEYOND THE WANT Ads Free workshop on finding work in Nelson. info@kcds.ca or 250-352-6200 information/registration.

PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com

GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362.

Sat. Nov. 28

HERITAGE HARMONY Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support?, 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info.

Fridays

DAVID SEDARIS’ SANTALAND Diaries starring Taylor Lewis. 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate. Advance Tickets - $15 - Eddy Music, Reo’s.

SENIOR CITIZENS’ Br.#51, 717 Vernon St. Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm, All Seniors Welcome.

REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details.

TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4th Thursday (each month): Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http://kokanee.freetoasthost.ws

GUATEMALA INTERNATIONAL NURSING Experience Fundraiser–Beans & Rice Dinner, Presentation, Auction & Music by Aspen Switzer and Doukhobor Choir, 6-9 p.m. All Welcome $10-15/person @ Nelson United Church

DIAPER FREE BABY / ELIMINATION Communication Support Circle, 4th Monday of each month 10 - 12 a.m. at The Family Place 312 Silica St.

SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com

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

MAGIC THE GATHERING Card Game Tournament 7- 10 p.m. $3 entry fee, logan@graniteroot.com

The Cellar. 717A

COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE with Kim Masse, North Shore Hall 7:15pm kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684.

Wed. Nov. 25 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The Royal. 8 p.m., no cover. CODY ALLEN @ The Royal. 9:30 p.m.. $5.

Thurs. Nov. 26 HEXADECIBEL (Dubstep) @ Spiritbar BLUEGRASS SLOWPITCH ACOUSTIC Music Jam, Bigby Place 509 Front St. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Info: 250-352-2704 KENNY CONRAD & ASPEN Switzer @ The Royal. 8 p.m., no cover.

special events.

Fri. Nov. 27 WASSABI COLLECTIVE @ Spiritbar, Hume Hotel WIL @ THE ROYAL. 8 p.m., $10 cover.

Sat. Nov. 28 CATTLE ANNIE & the Crooked Corral, Acoustic Pirates and John Land entertain unplugged, Ellison’s Cafe, noon-3 p.m.. GHOSTKEEPERS, JOHN & ROY & Sunparlour Players @ The Royal. $10.

Wed. Nov. 25

FORT KNOX FIVE, Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822.

RESUMES THAT WORK free workshop on developing an effective resume. info@kdcs.ca or 250-352-6200 for registration/information

ROXY @ PROCTER Hall, 8 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St.

SUSTAINABLE/SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE Investing, Hume Room, Hume Hotel, 7-8 pm Trevor Giles, www.bluemarblecml.com 250-354-4422

NOTHIN’ BUT THE Blues. Join QCity Blues Band @ The Royal. 7-11 p.m.

THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-352-6936. 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 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.

Thurs. Nov. 26

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWAVE 6-9pm Purple Mountain Wellness Studio 311-4St. Kaslo. $20-25 (250)505-4791. JOIN OXYGEN ART Centre’s Fun AGM with Cheesecake. 7pm. 320 Vernon, alley entrance. oxygenartcentre.org. MAKING ADVENT MEANINGFUL: family fun & food 4-7 p.m. at Nelson United Church RSVP 352-2822

Fri. Nov. 27 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BR.#51, 717 Vernon St. Potluck Luncheon, 12:30pm. All Seniors Welcome. AWARDS RECEPTION AND Reading by winners of the Kootenay Literary Competiion. 7:00 Oxygen Art Centre.

Sun. Nov. 29 Tues. Dec. 1 BASSNECTAR, Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

Thurs. Dec. 3 RUSSEL JACKSON @ The Royal. 8 p.m., $10. VADIM KRISTOPHER W/ Big Jules, Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

Fri. Dec. 4 BEST OF BROADWAY!! Featuring the talents of Selkirk students. By donation! Doors 7/show starts 7:30 p.m. HOWLIN” DAN & the Riondelics @ The Royal, 9:30 p.m. JORMA & ISAAC, Spiritbar, Hume Hotel

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Local companies power storytelling in area elementary schools The Kootenay of stories – local history, Storytellers returned First Nations, folk tales to regional elementary and true stories from schools for a fifth straight around the world – told year thanks to funding supby professional performport from The Columbia ers. Power Corporation and Because schools have FortisBC. The program, limited resources for cul“We are getting tural enhancement, The which has four local storytellers perform over an to be a real insti- Kootenay Storytellers hour of stories to young sometimes perform for students, is presented tution in some free or at a reduced fee. by The Nelson History schools... the kids “Our fee is $300 a show, Theatre Society. greet us with real which is less than half “We are getting to be what other presenters a real institution in some enthusiasm. normally charge, but Richard Rowberry, even then, some schools schools,” says company company administrator administrator and storydon’t have the money. teller, Richard Rowberry. That’s why we are so “The kids recognize us from year to grateful to Fortis and CPC for their year and greet us with real enthusiasm. grants which cover travel and rehearsThe teachers appreciate what we do al costs as well as contributing to the too, as they recognize the importance storytellers’ honoraria.” of exposing students to the oral tradi- submitted tion.” The program features a range

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116 Vernon Street...............................................250-352-3731

150-1150 Lakeside Drive (Chahko Mika Mall)........250-505-5282

602 Queens Bay Road, Balfour.................................250-229-4114

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CORNERHOUSE CAFÉ

JACKSON’S HOLE & GRILL

OUTER CLOVE

318 Anderson Street............................................250-352-3773

524 Vernon Street................................................250-354-1919

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561 Baker Street..................................................250-352-2120

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DJ’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

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561 Baker Street.................................................250-352-5011

546 Baker Street.................................................250-352-5115

202 Vernon Street................................................250-352-0325

7924 Wharf Road, Balfour.....................................250-229-4244

1105 Lakeside Drive (Chahko Mika Mall)..............250-352-2109

479 Baker Street..................................................250-352-3456

300 Baker Street................................................250-352-1904

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116C -1150 Lakeside Drive (Chahko Mika Mall ).....250-352-3394

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306 Victoria Street..............................................250-352-2060

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she added. “This play is more realistic than �� most stories, it’s sort of an alternate Christmas option.” there’s no room for you here. The play is based on the author’s real�� The TNT Playhouse is presenting life experiences working at Macy’s and another side of Christmas with it’s pro- has been a cult classic for anti-holiday duction of David Sedaris’ The Santaland theatergoers since 1996. �� Diaries; a sarcastic, dry, commentary For Bogaard, the production is also �� that sheds light on the often-unspoken a chance to work with Lewis, who is darker side of Christmas. an old friend, again. The last play they Nelson’s Taylor Lewis performs in worked on together was Tramp, which this one-man show as a man who takes played at the Capitol. a job playing Crumpet the Christmas The Santaland Diaries opens Friday, elf at Macy’s in the darkest hour of the Nov. 27; performances will be held holiday season, and follows the experi- Saturday, Nov. 28, Friday, Dec. 12, ence of one bitter, humiliated man as Saturday, Dec. 13, Friday, Dec. 19 and he encounters children and parents at Saturday, Dec. 19. The show may also �� Santa Land. go on the road and play venues in Kaslo “The script is so close to our sense and the surrounding area. �� of humour,” says the Andrea Bogaard, The Santaland Diaries is not suitable the play’s director. “Anyone can see the for children under 13; tickets are $15 darker side of Christmas shopping. and can be purchased at Reo’s Video “We wanted to do something for and Eddy Music. the Christmas season, but a little more modern than the traditional stories,”

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Nelson on the town: Sexy News, the Amazing Kreskin and an All Seasons dinner by Nelson Becker I’ve had a busy w e e k . T h e r e was magic in the air. Last Wednesday at about 7:30 , I was walking down Baker. I had just reached “The Factory”. You know, that is where the Craft Connection was before they moved down the block. As I walked past the door, a man said to me – Psst.. Are you going to the show? I had no idea what he was speaking about, but I said, Yes, of course. He directed me to the back and down a stairway where I followed some twinkle lights to a small theatre. The space would probably hold about 20 or so people. It turned out, I was part of an audience of three, but

The Amazing Kreskin wowed audiences with his magic.

that did not matter. “The Sexy News Times” is a made-for-internet show and I was present for a live taping. It was irreverent, on both sides of P.C. And funny and serious at the same time. That night Vince from the downtown business association was there talking about the buy local campaign in

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Nelson. Next Wednesday night Corky Evans is slated to be their guest. You are welcome to be in the live audience. After that, I continued up Baker and found myself at the Velvet Underground. I got to hear a great reggae band. Velvet Underground plans to have regular

thoughts. The audience gave Kreskin a standing ovation. I was lucky enough to be seated next to our very own .“The Great Flydini”. Before the show, he bathed me with stories of Kreskin. Another of our local magicians – “Bradley the Great” found himself on-stage in a “guess who’s fibbing” with balls and a paper bag. I have not yet had a chance to ask Bradley if he was mystified. My week of adventure NELSON BECKER continued on Saturday reggae Wednesday. The And the magic contin- night when I fulfilled a reason I was excited to ued onto the Capitol the- bargain I made with the go because Brenden atre where a full house fine folks down at Co�� was �� was playing bass. He used witnessed an energetic op Radio. In order to � �� to live in Nelson and in Kreskin in a montage of help them and to enterfact a worker for the “metalism”, story-telling, tain myself, I gave them �� was �� Express. He has now gone piano playing and card a conditional donation. It on to bigger and better throwing. Many of the was a matching donation �� and is now a touring musi- audience went on stage and the doner had dinner cian. I took photographs and truly felt their mind with me. I had a wonderand I danced. Everyone was read. Good thing I ful dinner down at the All was having a great time. was only thinking nice Seasons with M. Z. And �� her loving husband B. Z.

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Briefly Beans & Rice Extravaganza!

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Local potters on display at the Factory From Saturday November 28th to Monday the 30th Diane Walters of eARTh Community Clay Studios is particularly excited to feature local and innovative Potters in a window display of the Factory Arts Collective on Baker. This is a rare opportunity to see an active potter in their natural habitat, and to watch daily wheel demonstrations, ask questions and shop for seasonal gifts while raising

money for the Factory Arts Collective. Partial proceeds from the weekend sales will help to support local artists through the initiative of the Factory Arts Collective. The Factory is a diverse group of artists that work together in an open studio concept. “This event is wonderful opportunity to be apart of the vibrancy of Baker Street. Our living, working, creative window display is a fun way

to showcase the talents found in our community.” Diane said. “Potters in The Window is going to be a entertaining activity for the whole family, and is a perfect launch for the eARTh Community Clay studio family workshops, Christmas in the Kiln.” For more information or to be apart of the action, contact Diane Walters at 354.1228 or check our the website www.earthstudiosonline.com. - submitted

Saturday, Nov. 28, 12- 3 pm. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. This western swing band includes Anneke Rosch, Catherine McGrath, Craig Korth and Cindy Moore. The show will open with John Land who will do a short set on the old piano and close with the Acoustic Pirates. They are Billy Jones, Roger Luckey and Earl Hamilton who play bluegrass and folk.

the age old tradition, the bedrock of American Music. He spent many years providing the stellar foundation to the legendary B.B.King Orchestra, where he shared the stage with a who’s who of this great music, from Muddy Waters to Stevie Ray Vaugn, to James Brown. Appearing with Russel, are Sean Slieve on keys, Bill Wilson on drums, and a rare local appearance from Glennn Mitchell on guitar.

Knott, and Montana Nord. Both exhibitions continue through Christmas.

Country Gospel Music Night

New art at the Nelson Library

Briefly Cattle Annie and the Crooked Corral

Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:-8:30 pm at St. Saviours Anglican Church, 723 Ward St. Local musician Serge Plotnikoff will be performing again after years out of the songwriting and recording scene. Serge will perform some of his original songs along with local musicians. Come and enjoy in the uplifting country gospel music and the enriching sounds of vocals, guitar, accordian, mandolin, dobro and harmonica.

Russell Jackson Band

Thursday, Dec. 3, 8 pm at the Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St.Baker Street Nelson true Blues fans love to come out to dance to the Master of the Funky Bass. Russell Jackson has become the living link to

Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Nelson Municipal Library, It may be gloomy outside, but inside the Nelson Library tall, slender flowers splash yellows and greens and fluid figures slide across canvases. Explains artist Keira Zaslove: “Colour, shape, texture and line excite me, and this passion is reflected in my art.” In the teen area, Mount Sentinel students display “erased self portraits”, deep and haunting depictions of their own faces. Students were asked to take a photocopy of their own faces and reduce or erase back the tonal range of the charcoal coated paper. The results are eerie, dreamlike images of faces coming out of, or going into, darkness. Current artists are Kiya Popoff, Eli Slade, Ryan

Fort Knox Five

Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 pm at SpiritBar. 422 Vernon St. The Fort Knox Five is a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. As DJs, they know how to rock a party with infectious grooves that effortlessly move from funk, reggae, and hip-hop to prime time beats & breaks. Be sure to pick up presale tickets - FK5 are Shambhala favorites, and are sure to sell out.

Bassnectar

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10pm at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. What started back in the mid nineties as an experiment fusing youth culture and social action has turned into a multifaceted creature called Bassnectar. It is the brainchild of Lorin Ashton, and it exists as an opensourced musical project that is as diverse as it is heavy, as raw as it is meticulous, and as fierce as it is imaginary. The show has no rules, no limitations, and no hesitation in fusing the familiar with the strange or the classic with the cutting edge.

Friday, Nov. 27, 6 pm at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Please join us in sharing delicious food, stories, music, laughter, and fabulous prizes & silent auction (items donated by local artists and businesses), at a festive Beans & Rice Dinner in support of 3rd year Selkirk College nursing students who will be participating in an practice experience to Guatemala this spring of 2010. Cost is $10-15 at the door. Children are welcome. For further information, or to make a donation call 352-0316.

Last chance to see the first Hello Baby

Saturday, Nov. 28, 7:30 pm at Ymir Hall. Tickets $12 in advance at Eddy Music Lucas Myers will be performing his first show in the Hello Baby Lecture Series. HELLO BABY! features Myers’ unique brand of performance which incorporates a variety of eccentric characters, all played by Myers, offering helpful hints for parents to be.

This will be Myers’ last performance of the show in the Nelson area before he takes it on a BC wide tour. Tickets are $12 and available in advance at Eddy Music and the Ymir Store. Please Note: Show contains adult material and is not suitable for children.

German Christmas Baking

Monday, Nov. 30, 6 to 8 pm at 4120 Shasheen Rd. Experiment with traditional Christmas baking recipes adapted to use local whole grains and alternatives to wheat flour. Suitable for beginning and experienced bakers featuring demonstrations, recipes, food samples and health tips. Cost is $20 and there is limited seating so book early. For more info and to register call 352-6419 or ulla-devine@live.ca

Becoming Canadian, a Flag Story

Opens Saturday, Nov. 28 at Touchstones In a coming-of-age tale, Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and

History, has launched Becoming Canadian, a flag story. Marking the forty-fifth anniversary of the National Flag in 2010, the exhibition looks at Canada’s journey from colony to country by presenting a series of flags Canadians have hoisted to proclaim their evolving identity. Touchstones Nelson has produced an exhibition that could play from Victoria to St. John’s. The show lasts from November 28, 2009 to January 17, 2010.

Annual Christmas Tea for Seniors

Saturday, Sec. 5 at the Slocan Park Hall, Hwy 6 This relaxing fun-filled afternoon event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and takes place at the Slocan Park Hall and is offered at no cost. HandiDart will be available for transportation. It is suggested that everyone interested��in �� taking the HandiDart them � contact �� at 365-3100. The Slocan Park Hall�� is located aprox �� 8 km north on Highway 6. For more information on this year’s��tea �� contact the Rec’ Office at 226-0008.

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Briefly Flamenco

Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 pm at The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St. Nelson’s Own Jay Campbell teams up with Lyne Chartier for a hot night of Flamenco guitar, song and dance. On stage with a selection of guests, they will fill the room with the rich and powerful sound of Spain. Jay runs The Nelson Academy of Music and has taught many in Nelson to play guitar. With the guitar his real passion is Flamenco. And that passion will be on display Saturday Night At the Velvet Underground. Tickets $8 at Eddy’s, $10 at the door. Full Nonalcohol juice and hot drink bar and snacks available.

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Sunparlour Players

Sunday, Nov. 29, Potluck at 5 pm, music starts at 7 pm at Little Slocan Lodge, 8185 Little Slocan Forest Service Road, “A real foot-stomping, soul-surging experience,” explains presenter Ron LeBlanc. With the intensity of gospel music and the humbleness of what they call “field rock”, Sunparlour Players sound like AC/DC guest-starring on Little House on The Prairie. With bells strapped to boots, and kick drums in front of all three players, audiences shouldn’t be surprised to see the guitarist simultaneously keeping time on drums. Drums, organs, guitars, banjo, glockenspiel, vibes,

distorted bass, accordion, keys, and clarinet fill the room. Tickets $10 at the door. Early show. Door prizes of Sunparlour Players homemade preserves. BYO refreshments. info@littleslocanlodge. com.

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Women and Song

�� Friday, Nov. 27, 9 pm The Velvet Underground, 646 �� Baker St. Three women of Nelson: Dawn Madu, Rho and Cedar Flute will �� sing like birds for you. Definitely Folk, full of �� feeling, three of Nelson’s SUBMITTED � finest �� indie singers will Wassabi Collective will be at the Spiritbar this Friday encouraging fans to vote for them for the sing for you in a relaxed Peak Performance Project. ��Bistro �� setting. Tix $8 at Eddy’s $10 at the door.

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Wassabi giving peak performance before hitting the Olympic stage

Friday, Nov. 27 at Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St.; �� tickets $10-$15 sliding scale Wassabi �� Collective are excited to share their new material and some old �� favorites when they take the stage this �� Friday at SpiritBar, their first Nelson show since last April and it will be a �� good one. The band have been hard at work the last 4 months with the �� amazing Peak Performance Project, and if you haven’t already, please take a moment and vote for them at www. peakperformanceproject.com The vot�� ing ends on Nov 30th and they are currently in 8th place so they need locals to �� rally together and cast their votes. �� to be perThe band are also honored forming at the 2010 Winter Olympics in ��

February and already have a jam packed schedule for 2010. They are busy in the studio putting the final touches on their latest album, which will be released April 20, 2010. You can download their new single ‘Life’s a Miracle’ for Free on their new website at www.wassabi.net Tickets at the Door $10-$15 sliding scale. Please take a second to vote for Wassabi Collective to win $150,000 towards career development in the Peak Performance Project www.peakperformanceproject. com/?page_id=1113 Please share this link on your blog, email blasts, facebook pages/groups and any other mediums you can think of! Be creative!! Thank you from the Wassabi Crew! -submitted

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Saturday, Nov. 28 �� at world-wide debut. Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, Refreshments will be available beginning at 705 Vernon St. �� Two band rock show 2:30 p.m. so come out in �� Hap Mandala with guests all your finery and enjoy The �� Chilblains �� will be a definitely un-hightone performing their original afternoon of fun. For �� blend of kickass rock/ more information call 250-226-0008. heavy folk. �� Cover $5.00 Doors at 9pm. �� open��

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Photovoice Exhibit

mental illness. This project puts cameras in the hands of these individuals and encourages them to go into their community and record images, which will help them to “tell their story”.

Oxygen Art Centre annual general meeting

Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 pm at the Oxygen Art Centre, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2 pm �� #3-320 Vernon St. (ally to 5 pm at the Elephant Once Upon a Valley entrance) Mountain Gallery, 535 Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or an approval. �� Romp Sometimes there’s theBaker St. �� Phone: 250.354.3910 • Fax:Saturday, 250.352.5075 Email: sales@expressnews.bc.ca Nov. 28, •3 pm atre, sometimes there’s Photovoice is an �� cheescake. Come out to at Slocan Park Hall, 3036 program The Express is not responsible for any errors after theempowering client has signed off. this year’s FUN AGM and Hwy 6 that allows individuals to �� This fall, Slocan Valley communicate their expe- support your little local �� Recreation offered a pro- riences of living with a art centre that could. �� There are a couple of gram entitled “Creating mental illness in the com�� the Show”, where children munity through photogra- openings for new board were given the opportu- phy. The primary goal of members. �� For more information nity to create, produce Photovoice is to give them �� and perform in their own a voice through photog- on Oxygen’s full-year of play. raphy and decrease the programming, go to oxyOn Saturday, Nov. 28th, stigma associated with genartcentre.org. ��

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the health pages. Some simple solutions for sciatica Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes injured, pinched, inflamed (due to inflammation in surrounding muscle tissues) or when there is damage to the vertebrae of the lumbosacral spine. Sciatica can be caused by repetitive strain to the muscles of the low back, hips (especially the piriformis muscle which can compress the nerve), and legs. Another major cause of sciatica is poor pos-

ture and weak core musculature (i.e. transverse abdominal muscles). Long drives and desk-sitting have been known to exacerbate this disorder to a severe degree. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back (from the 4th lumbar vertebrae through the 3rd sacral vertebrae in the lumbosacral spine) down the back of the leg to the knee. If the nerve becomes injured there may be pain, burn-

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room. Another useful way to conquer sciatic pains �� is to build up your core The Community First � �� strength so that you’re Health Co-op (CFHC) not literally “sitting’ on announces they have �� the base of your spine in a secured refinancing with slumped over position or a syndication of five �� a position in which you’re Kootenay Credit Unions standing with your bum to replace the capital Kate Butt out and knees locked. It’s from a Vancouver finaning, sensory alteration a good idea to keep your ��cier. This now gives the or atrophy of the muscle knees slightly bent, your Health Co-op a truly local tissue anywhere along bum tucked in, and your “co-operative” focus. the nerve’s pathway. The shoulders back. Sitting on Co-ops provide the sciatic nerve branches an exercise ball at your advantage of putting to become the peroneal desk instead of in a desk people first, creating susnerve at the knee, thus, chair can help to keep tainable jobs and investsome of these symptoms your core activated while ing in communities. The may also be felt along the you work other “co-operation” pathway of the peroneal effort is aimed at providKate Butt is a practitionerve – from the knee ner of Traditional Chinese ing a Community Health down the back of the �� Medicine. The information Resource Centre withlower leg and then under used in the Exploring Health �� out cost to local chronic the foot. column is for education only. disease health organiza�� One of the best ways It is important to consult a tions. This centre will �� health care provider about to reduce compression house brochures, inforyour specific health concerns. of the sciatic nerve is to mation, including interFor questions or information stretch daily. This can help �� net access to trusted sites, please contact truebalance. to elongate tight inflamed �� and trained volunteers kate@gmail.com or call (250) muscles and give the scito support individuals 551 5283. �� nerve �� atic some breathing

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and families dealing with chronic disease, as well as those seeking to learn about the prevention of disease. Community First Health Co-op has recently formed a committee to renew their focus on how the elderly can be helped to remain in their own homes. The Co-op’s housing committee continues to explore opportunities to impact on the availability of attainable housing for our residents. Membership in the Health Co-op may be purchased at the Nelson & District Credit Union on Vernon Street; members are not required to volunteer but volunteers are always welcome. Visit www.healthco-op.ca for further information. - submitted

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Art Therapy

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Homeopathy Barbara Gosney CCH RS Hom Cdn 12 yrs. exp......354-1180

Hypnotherapy Sharon Best, Certified Adv. Hypnotherapist .......... 354-7750 Irene Mock, Reg. www.kootenayhypnotherapy.com352-7035

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A Touch Of Aloha, Lomi, Cranio, Reflexology .................229-4424 Ginger Joy Rivest, Neuro Somatic Therapy .............505-4284 Palliative Massage Course, July 3-10, 2009 .........1-800-611-5788 Power Essentials, True Aromatherapy & Massage .........505-4144 RUBITIN Mobile/Studio, Deep T., Neuro, Sports .............352-6804

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Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling.....................505-9854

Integrated Healing Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral,Esalen® �� DeepTissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bliss, Certified - Niko...... 551-2577 �� Rolf Structural Integration, www.gravitytherapy.com......352-6611 ��

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Nutritionists Pharmacy Remedy’s RX Custom Compound 737 Baker St. .... 352-6928

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Sally Shamai, MEd, RCC, individuals & couples .... 1-877-688-5565 Dienna Raye, MA., Counsellor and Life Coach............352-1220 Gail Novack, MEd. Counselling, Grief & Loss .............505-3781

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Feldenkrais Works!�� Susan Grimble, 30 yrs exp...... 352-3449 Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa .............. 354-4408 �� worked? �� Physical Problems�� & Nothing has Give me call and Spas � �� let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616 Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ...........................352-3280 �� Nelson’s Aveda Concept �� SalonSpa ...........................354-4487 Hair Care �� Front St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty..................354-1202 Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408

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the health pages. Healthy holiday party favourites

Rich cheeses baked Chew On This crispy and meats are pita triangles the backbone or Melba of most holitoasts. day party bufEdamame: fets. And while you can buy a veggie platter the whole likely will not pods of soy bring you the beans in Tara Stark acclaim that the freezer deluxe cheese department. ball would, it is Steam them nice to have some fresh up, salt lightly and serve. crunchy foods to munch Veggies with a bean dip. on amid the regular rich For a sophisticated party, fare. place a teaspoon of bean With a bit of planning, dip on the end of purple you can bring a truly endive leaves and garnish nutritious and delicious with fresh parsley. appetizer. So start thinkBruschetta: fresh diced ing of ideas now and next tomatoes, garlic, basil and time you shop, pick up olive oil on top of a toastthe ingredients for a tasty ed baguette. appetizer. Here are some Whole nuts in their ideas: shells; you provide the nutcracker A seasonal fruit tray: include mandarin orangFor some appetizer reces, blood oranges and ipes, visit HYPERLINK chunks of pomegranate “http://www.wholefoodsalong with local apples nutrition.ca” www.wholeand pears. foodsnutrition.ca Antipasto served with 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. ��

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6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935. SHANTI YOGA STUDIO KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa 8:45 a.m. Reformer 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. SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. 250-509-1606, Summit Health & Fitness. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hatha Flow, Cindy 5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work/Reformer 6:15 p.m. Mat Work SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Laurie KOOTENAY AKIDO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa 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. Quantum Yoga, Alison �� 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, �� 250-825-0011, www.omyogasixmile.com SHANTI YOGA STUDIO �� BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF NELSON � �� 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 7 p.m. 1920 Falls St. 354-0944 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary �� Join�� us for an introduction�� to the Baha’i Faith. 5:30 -7:00 Invigorating Yoga, Elissa

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KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 12 noon Mat Work/Reformer 4 p.m. Mat Work - Advanced �� 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600. SHANTI YOGA STUDIO TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 10 - 11:30 a.m Prenatal Yoga, Anna �� 6 p.m. Kickboxing, 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Yoga with Karuna 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. 250-509-1606. Summit Health & Fitness 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary KOOTENAY AKIDO KOOTENAI PILATES CENTRE 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St 250-352-3935. 12 noon Mat Work/Reformer CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 5:15 p.m. Ski FIt 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians welcome. The Moving 540 Baker St (upstairs) 250-352-1600 Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy. APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS OM YOGA STUDIO 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 5 - 7:30 p.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250-352-0459 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS KYOKUSHIN KARATE 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, vibrationartisan@gmail.com 6 - 7 p.m. Adults OM YOGA STUDIO �� Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison �� RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary �� 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna ��www.omyogasixmile.com 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011�� Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. KYOKUSHIN KARATE �� BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids,�� 6 - 7 p.m. Adults �� 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492 Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345 ��

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Anna 250-366-4372. 226-7990 �� WANTED RIDE TO Kelowna on TREADMILL, TUNTURI, 2.25 HP, 5 Nov 29. Will help with gas. 250programs, 10% incline, 10 mph, H/R REGISTERED MASSAGE CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! 355-2269 monitor, Excellent condition. $900. �� Aviva Steele & Sean Keely are very happy THERAPIST, Caroline Vrba, R.M.T. �� Low rates, fast connections, reliable and proud to announce the birth of their 352-5211 is accepting new patients for �� son. They would like to thank everyone for service. Internet & long distance offered. PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LS70,7.2 Massage Therapy with Deep Tissue their love and support. (Grandma) Simone Ask about holiday discounts! Call now Varey, Tasha, Jessica, Ilene, Punam and all megapixel, 3x optical zoom, c/w usb Massage and Trigger Point Therapy, - Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336the staff of the hospital. They are so very cable, no memory card, asking $80, NEEDED ENERGETIC AND Fun Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral grateful for each of you for being there to 2274; www.phonefactory.ca. 352-5695. Loving Caregiver for 4 mo old help Joshua into his new reality. Manipulation, Treatment for back, Mondays 10-2 downtown Nelson LAVISH IS HIRING! Independent fashSIRIUS SATALITE RADIO, c/w home neck pain, headaches, whiplash, tenion consultants for CanadaÕs newest & BEAN HERE NOW new! We are 250-505-2020 and vehicle kits, asking $125, call dinitis, chronic pain, muscle strain, hottest home party company. Looking open Saturdays from 10 - 5. Capulin 352-5695 ask for Will. stress management, postural correcfor ladies who love fashion, business, coffee beside JB Office tion, sports injuries and strain/stress 15 Y/O BLACK Maytag side by side socializing & having fun! 1-888-882from pregnancy. Trained at the West fridge/freezer,good working order 2044; info@lavishonline.com. LEGO!! 20 POUNDS of new/unique Coast College of Massage Therapy $250obo tel 250 352 0928 pieces/platforms. Aquabase, shark, and registered since 1997. Located WII FOR CHRISTMAS! 5 months �� dinosaur, snowboard hill, etc. $100 is downtown Nelson, clinic or at home old, extra controller & numchuck, 8 OBO 352-1288 appointments available depending on �� games, great fun, excellent condition. INTERMEDIATE NVC MINI your needs. Please call 250-777-1117 $450.00. 250-399-4297. MAKING ADVENT MEANINGFUL: �� WORKSHOP Deepen needs awareand leave a message. a family evening of food & fun at ness, transform your “trigger” reacMANY VARIED VINYL LP’s from �� Nelson United Church Sunday eveFREE SAMPLE ACUPRESSURE: 70’s and 80’ Call 352-6533 10 a.m. tions. Sunday Nov. 29th 1-5:30pm �� ning, November 29th. RSVP 250- Melody 250-226-7261 to 10 p.m. Jin Shin Do Bodymind: Neck/Shoulder �� 352-2822 tension & stress release. Call Dania �� WASHER & DRYER good condition MOUNTAIN SKY SOAP Seconds KalTara 354-0413 �� $400 portapotti, vanity, countertop MEC SIZE 2T snowsuit $50. Molehill �� Sale. Awesome deals! Saturday �� with sink & faucet, single kitchen sink toddler booties $15. Both good condi- December 5, 9-5pm. 2276 Highway �� 229-4544 tion. 250.359.8266 �� #6, Crescent Valley, 359-6850 �� PORTABLE DISHWASHER, 18” JOGGING STROLLER- SINGLE, YOGA RETREAT AND cultural wide, Kenmore, used 18 months. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to snowgood condition, reclining seat, hand adventure. Nourish your spirit on the White, new $699, selling for $300. plow or shovel our small parking lot HEART TO HEART, free Turkey brake, dark blue, Swann. $100 354- magical island of Bali March7-19. 352-3704 250-352-0867 �� meal, Monday Dec. 7, Mary Hall, 2002 www.yogakaruna.com or 250-229WINE MAKING SUPPLIES 3GAL, 10th St Campus. Bus passes availSLOCAN CITY AREA free firewood GRACO, SWING GREAT condition 4793 5gal, 10gal glass carboys 60 easyable 250-354-1696 for help taking down a few trees. 250$125, songs and heart beat with WINLAW PAC BREAKFAST WITH cap beer carboys, drying rack, plus 352-00766 NEED A RIDE to Spokane on 9 Dec. different speeds, toys attached 250- SANTA and SILENT AUCTION everything you need. Ideal for beginWill pay for gas. Call 505-2060 229-5385 REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A ner. $300 250-352-0909 FUNDRAISER Sunday, December CRIMINAL Record can follow you EVELYN CARTLIDGE INVITES you MOBY WRAP CHOCOLATE brown, 13, 2009. Appledale Hall, Hwy 6 RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE for life. Only PARDON SERVICES to come visit her at the Balfour Beach hardly used,$35. Nursing pillow $5 Appledale. Breakfast 8:30- 11:00am. with electronic display, $50. Bread CANADA has 20 years experience. Inn Christmas Craft Fair, Dec 5, 10 250-352-3226 Photos with Santa 10:00-11:00am. machine, $30. 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Learn how to turn $1,000. a Sacrifice $1400. 354-4485 Nov20&21. Greifwalker screening. � �� 509-1006. month into $100,000. in 15 months. raystothers@shaw.ca 250-354-0190. WOODSTOVE. OLDER SIMPSONSwww.judys-minioffice.com. SEARS model. Great for shop or A great way to die! �� garage! Burns 18-20” logs. $600 obo. MEDIACENTERHP , 2.5QUAD ATTN: WANT TO Earn More Than 357-0050 core-VIIV ,with 3 gigs of ram, live Your Boss? Yes! Be your own boss! FOUND IN JULY; a mountain bike. �� tv, 22 inch monitor 700/ 352-3305 Learn to operate a Mini-office outlet DROLET SAVANNAH WOOD stove. Call 352-9556 to describe. EPA approved. 3 weeks old. Perfect maxfierro223@gmail.com from home. Free online training! Go to: Please proof for accuracy then phone, fax or email with any changes or anLOST approval. MAC POWERBOOK lapfor small house. Will deliver. 250www.123phd.com. 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LOOKING FOR A 3/4 size violin for my daughter. please contact 3542072.

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Notices BEAN HERE NOW consciousness cafe featuring our Vienna roast CAPULIN BEANS ON sale this week. Beside JBOffice CRESCENT VALLEY YOUTH Centre AGM Thursday Dec.10 7-8pm Mt.Sentinel School Youth & Adults welcome!

Other GIRLS OPTION GT SNOWBOARD. Size: 151cm - Price: $150 obo. Please call for more info: 250-5514499

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Pets & Livestock BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN MASTIFF/ BOXER puppies for sale $300,first shots & de-wormed Ready Dec 1. Call Tracy 250-357-9692 AKBASH DOG, 1 year old, neutered, looking for a large farm. Raised with sheep, chickens. 250-353-7150 90% YORKY/10% CHIHUAHUA 510 lbs. Ready to go December 20. 352-9694 NEED HOME FOR 14-year old female cat. Due to baby’s allergies. 250-509-1782.

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ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612. SNOW PLOW SERVICE rural Nelson within 6 km, 12 noon - 8p.m. daily. Only 20 bookings available. Book now. Free estimates. 250-354-7140

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN. SMALL renovations to large home remodeling. Clean, professional and courteous. Carpentry, tiling or painting, get the job done right, stay on schedule. Call Fairview Home Improvements : 250-509.3426.

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Aries March 21 - April 19

This is a good time to resist temptation...easier said than done I know, especially Nelson, BC where there are many delectables! New opportunities or challenges will be coming your way. Be aware of unwanted influences or opinionated comrades. You know what’s right for you. Use your courage and determination to keep a clear, open mind.

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You may find you have difficult moments or obstacles to overcome this week. Someone you know will be able to help you and provide support. All you may need is someone to listen to you. If you are having problems at work, talk to your boss or superiors as they can help resolve the situation.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

This is a good time to imagine, create, and inspire. Think about what you have accomplished lately. Feel good about it. Feel your self esteem growing. People around you are respecting what you have to say. Your ideas and thoughts have been inspired lately. This may be a time to act on your creative thoughts.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

You may have been feeling like your attempts at making things happen have been obstructed. You can clear this obstruction by seeing that there are two sides to every story and more than one right way. As long as you are staying focused on the right outcome for the situation, the right process will naturally happen.

Leo July 23 - August 22

This is a good time to start a positive karmic circle of sharing. If you have received a generous gift or a raise at work, do not forget to share the wealth. This is also a good time to contact old acquaintances and friends. They will appreciate hearing from you. Remember that a debt paid can be happiness too.

Virgo August 23 - Sept 22

You may be experiencing some difficult times right now. You will find comfort and warmth from the love of family and close friends. By enduring difficult times together you will form stronger bonds and respect for one another. This is also a good time to spend enjoyable evenings with family.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

This is a good time to exercise self-discipline. You may be feeling like you need some emotional or practical support right now. Know that you will find this inside yourself. By remaining self-sufficient and keeping your emotions under control, you will find what you are looking for.

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This is a time for clear communication. It is easy to get caught up in emotions right now. This will not help your situation. It is important to be able to Sudoku get people to Classic see and understand your point of view. Focus on your expression and communication and make sure they remain clear. It is important to find the right words.

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Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

You may be feeling luck is not on your side this week. Events may happen which you have little or no control over. This may bring your disappointment or even sadness. It could be related to your home, job, family, close friends, or your recreational activities. Take time to fully get over your feelings before moving on.

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Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18

If you have been worrying about a friendship with someone close to you, rest assured. This relationship is meant to last. This person will be a strong support for you when going through tough times. If you have recently made a business deal, you can count on it being a solid one.

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West Kootenay/Boundary

You may been feeling like your efforts or expertise is not being recognized lately. Try not to let this get you. Sometimes we do tend to be overconfident in our abilities. If no one stands up and applauds your accomplishments or even says something negative, it is only your pride that will be effected. Do not let this undermine your skills or talents.

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3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH house in upper fairview. $1400/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250505-2067 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1 bedroom suite in Carbonate house W/D, N/S, N/P, available Dec 1st n/s n/p $750 + utilities 352-6132 1 BDR RENOVATED Cabin Between Ymir and Salmo 300sq/ft On Farm and river. DD+$500/mth incutilities 2505511224

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