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Since 1988 – Nelson’s Only Independent Newspaper WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2009

VOLUME 22, NUMBER 4

The holidays are here

Grand opening The Eco-Store is your one-stop shop for environmentally friendly products. PAGE 3

Drive safe

The NPD remind everyone to drive safe and sober this season. PAGE 4 NELSON BECKER

There are no kids left playing in the parks and the geese have taken over. As we settle in for another Kootenay winter, we look ahead to the new year and the possbilites that await in 2010.

Christmas dinner is on Volunteers are still needed

A kid’s take on x-mas Street Talk asks kids what they want for Christmas this year. PAGE 9

the crowd, which last year topped 80. This a meal for such a large crowd. “We are really starting at ground zero, but year, with other hot meal events being cut, by Stephanie Taylor there could be even more people at the everyone we’re working with understands that the process needs to be expedited because of United Church on Christmas day. �� time restraints,” Collier said. The annual Christmas day dinner at the �� the�� “I used to be an event planner in a� past�� Anybody who is willing to donate time or United Church will go on as it has for ten years life, so this seemed like something I could � �� thanks largely to a community-minded woman help with,” said Collier. “Usually an event money for food purchases can contact Collier �� at 354-1614. Food donations such as and her mother. like this takes months to plan and we have�� directly �� Deirdre Collier and her mother Norma are a few weeks, so there are angels directing bags of potatoes are welcomed, but money and �� to�� grocery gift cards are essential make the dinorganizing the meal this year after the event’s this, not me.” �� usual coordinator was unable to commit to the Even with angels behind them, the ner work. Her passion for the project is evident. “I sat huge undertaking, and they are looking for women �need�� help from the community. down one night and was �� trying to work out �� volunteers to help. Volunteers are needed Christmas eve �� and �� Helping out a soup kitchen is something that for set-up food preperation, and on some of the logistics,” she said, “and I realized happen one way or Collier had always wanted to do, and when she Christmas day for serving and clean-up. that I was going to make it�� found out that this year there would be no din- Pierre Sharelove, �� who cooked the meal for the other. I have a line of credit. I’ll pay for it ner on Christmas day, she saw her opportunity 80 last year, will be offering his services in myself if I have to, to make sure everyone has � �� kitchen this year. Extra hands in kitch- an opportunity for a hot meal on Christmas.” to step up. The biggest challenge now is getting the � enough food and monetary� donations to feed en � are a welcomed addition when cooking � � � � �

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Royal Roads University grad student from Nelson earns $17,500 scholarship Theresa Southam of Nelson is one of sixteen graduate students from Royal Roads University to be awarded a scholarship worth $17,500 for applied research required to complete her MA degree. “We are always proud of the high calibre of students such as Theresa that we draw to Royal Roads University and this year are particularly pleased to announce that all our nominees were successful in submitting grant applications, making this a record year,” says Mary Bernard, associate vice president of research at RRU. Southam is doing an MA in professional communication with a specialization in intercultural and international communication. Her research project will examine the importance of ensuring future generations are represented in sustainable landuse planning. The J.-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships, awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, seek to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel by supporting students in the social sciences and humanities who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.

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Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, December 22nd at the Nelson United Church basement, Silica and Josephine Ever been hungry on Christmas Day? In Nelson this Christmas some people will be, but others will not, thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of our local businesses and community. Come and see for yourself the amazing sight of over 150 giant hampers overflowing with healthy food, treats, and everything from toothpaste to teddy bears, that have been put together by the staff and volunteers at the Nelson Food Cupboard. Come and witness the firsthand proof of the wonderful spirit of giving in this community.

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FortisBC PowerSense is donating energy efficient lighting products to a number of not-for- profit organizations in the West Kootenays. In total, more than 5,500 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) were donated. Some will be included in Christmas hampers and others used to re-lamp facilities. CFLs use about 75 per less energy than used by incandescent bulbs to deliver the same amount of light.

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Nelson CARES about the environment by Julia Gillmor Nelson has a brand new retail store showcasing environmentally conscious products for the home. An Earth Matters initiative, The ECO Store opened doors on Dec 5 in the back alley location of 410B Hall St. behind the New Grand Hotel. But don’t let its small size fool you. Store manager Billy Jones, is already talking expansion, including additions to their eco-minded product line and an eventual move to a larger more visible space. The ECO Store’s current product lineup includes cleaning supplies, water filtration systems and thoughtful solutions for home composting. Part bottling facility, part retail space, their flagship made in BC cleaning solution is strong enough to be used as an engine degreaser but can be diluted for use as an all purpose household cleaner. Made from orange and silica, it’s fully biodegradable and it’s already being sold in other retail locations in Nelson including the Kootenay Co-op and Natures Health Products. Water filtration systems factor large at the ECO Store and include an inline system small enough to be attached to the tube of hydration backpacks, and water bottles with built in

“When you consider the carbon foot print of water delivery, this option is much less expensive and damaging to the environment.” Billy Jones, Eco Store manager filtration systems. “With a system like this,” says Jones, “anyone anywhere can just fill and go. It’s perfect for hikers, backpackers and travelers, especially in countries where water quality is an issue.” The ECO Store provides a more permanent solution for filtered water with a hot/cold, plumbed in water filtration system for the home. The initial output seems high at around $600, but replaceable filters cost only $30 per year, and the ECO Store intends to offer a lease to own plan, which would stretch the cost of purchasing out over two years. Jones says, “When you consider the carbon foot print of water delivery, this option is much less expensive and

damaging to the environment.” Composting is another area where the ECO Store is concentrating efforts. In addition to counter top kitchen composters that can turn waste to liquid, they have garden composters and will soon offer worm composters. The goal is to keep on introducing more innovative product ideas to their cleaning line including shampoo and conditioner, as well as extending areas like their gardening department. But there’s more to this store than just their earth friendly, eco minded persona. In partnership with Nelson Cares, the Eco Store provides retail space for a job skills training program for individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment. Alison Roy of Nelson Cares Supported Employment Program spoke about the eight week training program which provides two weeks of classroom learning and six weeks of in store training in the bottling plant and retail experience. Of the individuals who go through the skills training, she said, “It gives them an opportunity to gain experience in retail that will extend their options for employability.” Currently in its pilot

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Left to right: Allisoon Roy, Jarmila Hradil, manager of Community Living and Billy Jonne, store manager stand outside their new Eco Store with some of the products that they sell.

phase, Roy hopes to set a standard with employers in the area who come to recognize and value the graduates from the program. ECO Store products will be available online through www.earthmatters.ca as well as in their retail store at 410B Hall St.

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The wolverine: a disappearing superhero by Amber Merko and Joe Bingham The wolverine is considered one of the fiercest fighters in the wild, but are they up for this fight? Trapped for its fur, which is highly valued due to its ability to repel frost and ice, the wolverine has become extinct in most of the US. The last wolverine on Vancouver Island was seen in 1992. Here in the interior, about 3500 are left, but trapping, logging and recreation users are all contributing to population declines. Blue listed in BC, the wolverine is considered “vulnerable”. In Eastern Canada it is endangered, with less than 50 at last count. A study done in Manitoba in 2005 showed licensed trapping to be contributing to a population decline of 30 per cent per year. A species that grows in numbers quickly can handle pressures like trapping. However for wolverines, population growth is a slow process, which isn’t a desirable trait for a species on the brink. Wolverines have litters every two years, of two to five kits, but survival rate is low. Of a five kit litter, generally only two will survive their first winter. Wolverines are well adapted to winter survival in the backcountry. Their large paws make travel through the snowpack easy and their powerful jaw allows them to chew through frozen meat and bone. Their help-

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less young however, are left for days in the winter while their mom searches for food to keep them alive. Backcountry users can, unwittingly, disturb these dens where the young are left, causing the mom to waste valuable energy finding a new den instead of food. Local biologist John Krebs has conducted wolverine surveys in recent years and concludes, “Improving adult female survivorship through reducing human caused moralities and maintaining dispersal corridors are crucial to preventing wolverine from disappearing from the landscape.” Not many of us are lucky enough to see a wolverine in the wild, so we sometimes forget that we share a common backyard. If we want this beautiful symbol of wilderness to be forever in our mountains, we will have to pay it more attention in the future than we have in the past.

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Carmichael Toews Irving Inc. Supports Community Inclusion! Carmichael Toews Irving Inc. supports community inclusion! Their ofﬁce needed a weekly task to be done and so they created a supportive and inclusive employment opportunity. Gladene Toews was inspired by the work that her sister does with persons with disabilities, and was looking to connect with the Nelson community in a similar way. Her support of the Supported Employment Program demonstrates that community inclusion can happen in many ways, such as a job that is about 2 hours/week! Carmichael Toews Irving Inc. is one of many employers in Nelson that supports community inclusion. Look out for other amazing businesses around town that support community inclusion or nominate a business. Contact Alison Roy at 250-352-6011 ext 15, from Nelson CARES Society for more information.

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Treat every day like New Years Eve by Stephanie Taylor With heavy snow comes bad driving conditions, and the Nelson Police want everyone to remember to be careful on the roads this holiday season. “People need to think about a combination of things when driving in this type of weather,” said Janet Scott-Pryke, Community Policing Officer with the Nelson Police. “We encourage people to consider the condition of the roads, but also the condition of the driver of the vehicle, and of other vehicles sharing the road. “There is always a big focus on drinking and driving this time of year, and reminding people to recognize that drinking and driving don’t mix,” she added. There are many ways to avoid drinking and driving, it just takes some planning ahead. There are taxi and bus services to utilize, and if there is no alternative way home, plan to spend the night. Common safe travel practices include a designated driver. The key to remember for the DD,

Scott-Pryke said, is to be mindful that “a designated driver should be someone who is not drinking alcohol, not someone who has drank the least amount of alcohol.” The consequences of drinking and driving are severe and immediate if you are stopped at one of the regularly occurring check stops. At the very least a drunk driver facing a first offence will face up to a one-year probation and a $10,000 fine, as well as a criminal record. Impaired drivers who register over the legal limit (80 mg per 100 mL of blood) will automatically lose their license for 24

hours and often receive an administrative suspension for three months, essentially the time between a charge and a court date. A check stop conducted last weekend resulted in two impaired driving charges, out of about 500 cars. Scott-Pryke said there were a lot of cars stopped and drivers given breathalyzers, but that drivers admitted to having one drink and did not blow over the legal limit. According to Scott-Pryke this shows that drivers are realizing that moderation is the key, and deciding to stop after one drink if they are driving. While the holidays are

typically known for being a time of higher alcohol consumption for many people, New Years Eve – the apex of holiday parties – generally sees less impaired drivers on the road. “It’s the one time of the year that drivers are aware of a police presence on the roads,” ScottPryke said. “What we want to see is the same awareness all year round. The police are out all the time, not just on holidays. “It doesn’t matter what day it is, drivers should always treat it like it’s New Years Eve.”

Beyond drinking and driving There are other dangers on the road during the winter months that have nothing to do with drinking and driving. Pedestrians often find the sidewalks hard to navigate and choose instead to walk on the road, leading to a dangerous situation for both pedestrians and drivers. ScottPryke suggests that people walking pay extra attention to their surroundings, stay on sidewalks and be aware of traffic even when on the sidewalks.

It is also important to remember when visibility is low and road contitions are poor to focus on driving. Don’t talk on a cell or send text messages, and don’t eat while you’re driving. “Don’t do anything but drive,” Scott-Pryke said. And most importantly if you feel like the weather is impacting your ability to drive well, pull over. “Stop for the night somewhere if you have to, or even for a few hours until the snow lets up and conditions clear.”

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January 1, 2010 at Lakeside Park Plunge into 2010 with the annual Polar Bear Dip! Hot Chili will be served by donation beginning at 11:30 am, followed by the dip in Kootenay Lake at 12 noon. Pledge forms are available at Kootenay Lake Hospital and at www.klhf.org. Donations will be accepted at Lakeside Park during the event and at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

District Parents Advisory Council elects new board

The Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council (DPAC) held its annual general meeting on November 26 and elected Jenny Henri as the new Chair of DPAC. Jenny has two children attending Mt. Sentinel Secondary School and has been active at both the PAC and DPAC level for nine years. New to the DPAC executive is Vice-Chair Retha Marsden. Her children attend Erickson Elementary School in Creston and she enjoys being involved in community projects. We’re happy to have Kendra Mann return as Secretary whose child attends Rosemont Elementary School. Past Chair Susan Wilson will continue to participate in DPAC in whatever capacity is needed to help with a smooth transition between the new executive and SD 8 PACs and the school district. “I look forward to encouraging and supporting parent involvement and student success in public education at the local, district and provincial level.” said Jenny Henri. The Kootenay Lake DPAC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the sk9E000072 Nelson Board office at 570 Johnstone Rd. with video conferencing to the Creston Education Centre in the old South Creston School. All parents are welcome to come and join in the discussion.

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Editorial A holiday wish from the Express When we think about Christmas, how many of us think of all the presents that Santa brought when we were kids? More likey, we remember watching Its a Wonderful Life, decorating the tree and baking a delicious Christmas dinner. Another holiday season is upon us and hopefully in the midst of the commercials, long lines at the post office and a growing credit card bill, everyone can take some time to think of the memories from holidays past that didn’t involve a mountain of presents under the tree. Many people in our community are new to town.

Fish Heads & Flowers Fisheads To business who waste energy and ignore global warming all in the name of increased sales. You don’t need to have your front doors open in Winter to get customers into your stores. Think about what you are doing - have an environmental conscience and close the door in winter - pretty simple really. – commerce with a conscience Flowers to the couple who gave me the opportunity to build my business and help put me in the position to buy my first house. – grateful tradesman Fishheads to all the speeders and loud trucks on my street. – Trying to look the other way Flowers To the store manager who went out of her way to try on clothes for me so I could get my wife a gift, your kindness will not be forgotten. – trying to sleep Fish Heads To the business owner who wants to smash down any friendly competition. Dont you remember what its like to begin a new business? Shame on you for your underhandedness. – sorrowful entrepreneur

Flowers To the wonderful and honest people who turned in my wallet to the police with all the cash and cards still in it! Thank you SO much! xoxo - very grateful Fishheads To those that feel sidewalks and streets are a place clear your throat or nose and spit whatever you found. Would you spit at home on the floor where you walk? It’s ill mannered and really gross. Keep it in your body or use a kleenex. - disgusted pedestrian Flowers To the man who found my daughter’s cell phone, called me to let me know, and dropped it off for her at the library. We thank you for your honesty and we hope good karma flows your way. xoxo - thankful mom and daughter Fishheads Big smelly rotten fish heads to the immature, childish person(s) responsible for egging my house. Frozen egg is not easy to remove. - eggsasperated in uphill Flowers To the kind man and his friendly dog, who jacked up our car and helped us get the tire back on. Thank you for your time and effort! - made it

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.

With family and friends all over the world, this time of year can be a lonely one for some. The important this to remember is that families aren’t just made up of parents, brother and sisters, aunts and uncles. Families can also be a great group of friends who you love as if they were blood, and want to spend time with. Families will lose loved ones this year, or already have, and it makes celebrating difficult. Gifts and parties don’t fill the void, but friendships based on caring, understanding and compassion can make a loss a little easier to bear.

There are probably many people who are throwing tradition out the window and going presentless this year, or coming up with their very own traditions to celebrate the season. Take this opportunity to start something special with your friends and family that will creat memoties to last a lifetime. It is a time to build memories not about the presents that are under the tree, but the moments that fill our hearts. It is the hope of all of us here at the Express, that everyone has a safe and happy holiday, filled with laughter and friendly faces.

How can Nelson’s power grid handle electric cars? Dear Editor Having just experienced and read the excuses about the latest Nelson power outages it makes me wonder what the future will bring. If we can’t handle a small power consumption surge due to cold weather, how will we overcome the soon to become reality of using “electric cars”?

Scientists talk about electric cars a lot. GM is advertising their electric car “Volt” to be released in 2011 as the savior of the company. These vehicles will need to be plugged in to charge up their batteries, which will be done mostly at night. Nelson Hydro advises us not to use dishwashers and washing machines in the evening because

they consume too much power during “peak time”. My question to “the powers that be” is: what are you planning to do, to allow for “Green Vehicles” to operate here?

KLH has been “pillaged” in the last two decades Dear Editor, A few days ago I brought a friend to Kootenay Lake Hospital who had fractured her leg. The hospital staff was, as always, excellent. What a shock, however, to see the difference between the hospital I nursed in 30 years ago to the one I witnessed today. Someone in ER summed it up well when she said simply, “It’s been pillaged.” Back then we had 110 beds. Today there are 30. The hospital I nursed in had three surgeons who provided KLH with full general surgery and 24/7 emergency surgery on call. We had two internists (also on call) and a 3-bed Intensive Care Unit.

Currently we pay an annual salary, with benefits and other compensations, of just under $400,000 a year (over $1,000 a day) to the CEO of IHA Murray Ramsden. Meanwhile, on his watch, three heads of the Emergency Department and seven general practitioners have resigned from the ER at KLH. Years ago, if you fractured a leg you would have seen a surgeon on call at KLH and have been operated on there in a timely fashion. Now, you are dispatched to a Trail specialist and have to wait, as well as find your own way. There’s no ambulance service unless you’re admitted to

KLH, which isn’t possible because of a shortage of staff and beds. My friend waited at home three days before a Trail specialist was able to see her. Fortunately, she found someone to drive her in these treacherous winter conditions. If she hadn’t, she would have paid over $100 to lie down in the back seat of a taxi, and that’s one way. Coincidentally, as I write this, I’m just about to hand in the City of Nelson 2009 Citizen Survey. There are a number of questions I’ve spent time pondering, such as “How would you rate the overall quality of life in Nelson?” and “How would you rate Nelson as a place to retire?”

Thank you City of Nelson for your Citizen Survey. What I want to know is this: Why are there no questions about our health care? Our local government should be advocating for the people electing them. What meaningful actions are you taking to address the ongoing “pillage” at Kootenay Lake Hospital, and to fix the system so that others do not incur the delay, cost, and inconvenience in receiving treatment, to say nothing of the discomfort that people suffer in such situations.

was to gather a few special items and go into nature together. The children would pick the special tree. All the kids would decorate the tree with popcorn strings, paper bells, a sparkly star, a few little treats for the animals and then pulling out

their blessing ties, tieing them onto the tree, saying a prayer and blessing for the person or people they are wishing to bless. Then there is always singing. Sophi Whispering Dove, Nelson

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Solstice remembered Dear Editor, In the olden days before St. Nicholas, the celebration of the births of all the saints was known as Winter Solstice. It was also the ancient time when the days grew the shortest and marked the beginning of the longer

days, therefore more light. The people saw how this meant the coming of light on earth and so celebrated this time as a blessing of giving and receiving of that light, and of our deep connection to the power of nature. One way to celebrate

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Possible transportation policy changes under fire at SD8 by Stephanie Taylor The School District 8 board will be meeting in the new year to vote on a new secondary mode of transportation to move students to and from extra-curricular events such as sports games. There is, however, one group who feels 15-passenger vans, which are the proposed alternative, are too unsafe to be used to transport students Last week Bryan Murphy, a certified mechanic and bus driver from Nanaimo, made a presentation to the SD8 board members, detailing the history of fatal accidents involving these vans, including a deadly accident in New Brunswick two years ago. “These vehicles were designed to haul cargo, not people,” Murphy explained. “When you add seats, and kids in those SUBMITTED seats, the centre of gravity is higher and The people in the picture left to right are: Logan Carlstrom, Mackenzie Carlstrom, Lena Smith, Dan there is a much higher chance of a rollJury, (the winner of the quilt), Naomi Mowat-Amiet, Rebecca Benner, and Rosie Caron. over accident.” Missing are: Kara Smith, Kai Elliot, Kelsey Law, and Cobi Delfiner. Behind is the quilt created by The vehicles have been banned for all the members of H2O. use by school boards in three provinces - Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick - as well as 33 states in the US, but have not been banned by the province of BC. Pat Dooley, Superintendent of SD8 Help to Others (H2O) build a water system for could not have succeeded. said that the district looked into what �� is a local teen group com- a school in Sierra Leone. Also, thanks to everyone other districts in BC had decided regardprised of Lena and Kara The funds came from� who donated to the cause; �� Smith, Rebecca Benner, donations to a water certainly those in Sierra ing the vans and found that only two of the 16 they spoke with had banned Naomi Mowat-Amiet, themed quilt handmade�� Leone appreciate it. �� Mackenzie and Logan by the group, and variH2O’s next endeavour the vehicles. The other 14, including Carlstrom, Rosie Caron, ous busking efforts with�� is�� to raise money for the Murphy’s district of Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Kelsey Law, Kai Elliot, their band of three violin- Nelson Hospital’s new CT have chosen to accept the occasional use and Cobi Delfiner, and ists, two guitarists and one scanner. If you would like of the vans with the compliance of strict affiliated with the non- pianist. to donate or would like the guidelines and restrictions. “We looked at the other districts’ modThese events were put band to play at your event governmental organizaels and felt that�� their strict safety guidetion, Free the Children. together with the assis- you can contact H2O at: lines were comprehensive and could be H2O’s goal is to raise tance of many wonder- h2o.fundraising@gmail. used in our district,” Dooley said. money for those in need. ful people whom H2O com. - submitted Over the past 18 months would like to thank, withthey secured $1000 to out whom this venture

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Dooley, who is a non-voting member of the board and whose purpose is to bring forward facts to the board, said that the proposal to use the vans has been considered for over a year, and it is not an uninformed or a quick decision. “Parents and coaches we’ve talked to are encouraging the flexibility of the vans, which would be usually more economical and environmentally friendly than a 72-passenger school bus,” Dooley said. However, Murphy and CUPE feel that the economic savings is not worth potentially risking students’ lives. He pointed out that a school bus has several added safety features to protect its passengers, including a number of emergency exits, a strong frame and even lights and a stop sign that help ensure that kids cross the street carefully. The vans do not have any of these extra safety features. “There are other options aside from the vans if the school boards do not want to use a school bus,” Murphy explained. “A viable option, and one that was adopted in New Brunswick after the accident, was the purchase of multi-purpose buses such as the charter buses seen around town. These buses are designed with the high safety standards of a regular school bus, and are much safer, albeit more expensive, than a 15-passenger van.” Parents and the community have a chance to voice their opinions to the school board before the vote is tabled sometime after Jan. 25, 2010. The policy is in the draft stage right now and the draft policies are available to the public on the school district’s website at http:// www.sd8.bc.ca/draftpolicy.htm and comments can be left on the website.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Village of Slocan intends to adopt a Bylaw pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter for the purpose of closing a portion of the lane lying between Slocan and Springer Streets and adjacent to Parcels A and B (see XD27087/8), Block 31, DL 292, KD Plan 496 containing 334.6 square meters and labeled “Road to Be Closed” on a reference plan certified by Jerome P. Hango, BCLS, dated October 23rd, 2009 in the Village of Slocan, in the Province of British Columbia. The location of the proposed road closure is the laneway bisecting lots A and B between Slocan Street and Springer Street and between Giffin Avenue and Fitz Avenue as detailed on the plan as shown. The Village of Slocan intends to close that portion of road shown with heavy dark outlines. The plan and proposed bylaw may be examined at the Slocan Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan BC between 9:00 am to 12:00 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday . Persons who consider they are affected may make representation to Council by writing to the Village Office prior to January 28th, 2009.

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554 Ward St. �� Keith Kerekes and the staff of Shoppers Drug Mart are proud to present the $1,494 proceeds from Nelson, BC their Tree of Life Campaign to the CT scanner fund. V1L 1S9 �� SUBMITTED

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Events ongoing.

December 23, 2009

Thurs. Dec. 2

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

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE First Baptist Church - 611 - 5th St., Nelson - 7 p.m. - Come Celebrate the News!

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

GROUNDED COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS Feast. Free lunch , entertainmenst and gift @ Grounded 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 616 Vernon St.

560 Baker St, Suite #3, 825-4095.

NEED INEXPENSIVE BIRTH CONTROL? Options for Sexual Health drop-in

QUAKER MEETING 723 Ward, upstairs, 9:45. 354-3859.

clinic. 333 Victoria St. 5:30-8 p.m.

SUNDAY MORNING WORHSIP, Community Church, Passmore Hall, 11 a.m.

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250-352-7717/1-800-611-5788. www.endoftrail.ca/OANelson.htm 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

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

NUTRIENT-RICH COOKING classes every Wed/Sun. Many topics to choose

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

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 250.352.3517 libaz@shaw.ca CHOIR AT NDYC 3:30-5:30. Call 352-5656 for details

Thursdays IS ALCOHOL A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE? AA Meetings, Lunch Bunch at Noon. Into Action Big Book Study at 8:00 p.m. The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria Street, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 BIBLE STUDY JOY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6:30 p.m. 560 Baker St., Suite #3. Everyone welcome. SIGNING CHOIR (sign language) 3:30 p.m. at NDYC, 608 Lake St. www.ndyc.com REDFISH BADMINTON Ages 15 to 90 Mon Thurs 6:30 p.m. $3 drop in. Call 229-4346 or 229-4343 for more details. PUBLIC MEDITATION 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. All welcome. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St. www.nelsonbuddha.com NELSON WOMEN’S CENTRE noon - 4 for recycled bag sewing project. 250

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Everyone welcome to 4 p.m. worship 21 Silica St. 354-3308 SAHAJ MARG group meditationplease phone: Eleanor 352-3366 or Sarah 354- 9496

Lesley 825-0140 NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330. ADULT BADMINTON @ Redfish School, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $20. Bring racquet and indoor footwear. For info call 229-4346 229-4343 229-4485 TOASTMASTERS 2ND AND 4TH Thursday (each month): Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. http://kokanee. freetoasthost.ws

Fridays GENDER OUTLAWS, a support & social group for trans & gender variants. 354-5362. NELSON AA-F-TROOP meeting at the Cellar 717A Vernon St. 8 p.m. DOES SOMEONE’S DRINKING TROUBLE YOU? Al-Anon meeting 8 pm at 601 Front St.

Saturdays WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, HERBALISM and Stone Age Skills classes! Ongoing program. Children, teen, adult classes. 357-2822. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Noon meeting at The Cellar. 717A Vernon St. THE NELSON SCRABBLE CLUB meets Saturday at 1 p.m. For further info. Please call 250-352-6936. NELSON CHESS CLUB every Saturday morning, all welcome. Seniors Hall, 777 Vernon St. CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Ages 4-7 at The Moving Centre. Call The Dance Path, Marguerite Wood, 359-2926. WALK IN PEACE: at Lakeside Park, 1st Saturfay monthly. 10:30 a.m.

INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE - 10 a.m. - First Baptist Church - 611 5th St. - Come celebrate Jesus’ Birth! MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone at the Express.

Sat. Dec. 26 BOXING DAY

Fri. Jan. 1 Sat. Jan. 2 WALK IN PEACE: Join us at Lakeside Park 10:30 a.m. Be the change

Sun. Jan. 3 DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE 3: 5:30 p.m. at the Moving Centre, 533 Baker St (upstairs). By donation, everyone welcome. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle. Information: 250825-0012.

music.

Mondays 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

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

Wed. Dec. 23 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The ROYAL. 8pm. GLITCHY & SCRATCHY @ SpiritBar

Thurs. Dec. 24 KENNY CONRAD & Aspen Switzer @ The ROYAL. 8pm.

Sat. Dec. 26 BOXING DAY BENDER feat. Breaker & Billy Bangers, SpiritBar

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

COUNTRY & WESTERN Jam @ The ROYAL. 2-6pm.

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

SOULFUL BOXING DAY w/ Luscious Beats @ The ROYAL. Start 9PM. r.

NELSON BADMINTON CLUB meets at Mary Hall Gymnasium, 7 - 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Anne 250-352-7536 Guy 250-352-6330 DROP IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m. at Broader Horizons, 905 Gordon Road, back door. 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

352 9916 PARENT & CHILD TIME at the Harrop Hall. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Information:

Fri. Dec. 25

HAPPY NEW YEAR to Everyone from The Express

Sundays cont.

Cellar. 717A Vernon St. from. Contact Lorraine at lorraine@earthlobby.com or 250-352-3860.

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WORSHIP SERVICES JOY BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m.,

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SUFFER FROM AN Eating Disorder? Need Support?, 352-9598 after 6 p.m. or mcsuzzie@hotmail.com for more info. ACUPUNCTURE for ADDICTIONS Free drop-in clinic, 1:30 p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St, 2nd Floor. 505-7248 YOUNG FELLOWS OFF BOOZE AA Meeting 8 p.m. Vernon St.

The Cellar. 717A

SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA An ancient siddhar yoga practice 7-8 p.m., ManiStone Centre, # 209-507 Baker St, 505-7832. NELSON COMMUNITY BAND Rehearsals, 7:30-9:00, First Baptist Church, 611 5th St, New members welcome. 352-6119 COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE with Kim Masse, North Shore Hall 7:15pm kimmasse@shaw.ca 505-2684.

Sun. Dec. 27 NOTHIN’ BUT THE Blues. Join QCity Blues Band @ The ROYAL. 711pm.

Tues. Dec. 29 TOONIE TUESDAYS with DJ Synthesis @ The ROYAL. 8pm. ALL AGES OPEN MIC every Tuesday at the CocoaNut Lounge. 6-10pm Hosted by Rob Funk

Wed. Dec. 30 OPEN MIC NIGHT with Estevan @ The ROYAL. 8pm.

Thurs. Dec. 31 KENNY CONRAD & Aspen Switzer @ The ROYAL. 8pm. TRIBAL PERCUSSION ROCK Soundserious. New Year’s Eve. State-of-the-art audio/visual dance evening @ the Velvet Underground. PUREBLEND W/ SELECTAH Meszenjah & Bellydancers @ The ROYAL. 10pm to SUPER late. $20 Advance.

Fri. Jan 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at the Express

Sat. Jan 2

special events.

Thurs. Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE Light Service at 6:30 p.m. Eleos Centre, 711 Tenth St. A family event for all ages! CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 4 p.m. Family Christmas pageant. 10:30 p.m Traditional Candlelight Eucharist. Music by Studio Cantilena, St.Saviour’s Anglican Church (corner Ward & Silica St.)

KIM MACKAVE, One Eyed Dave and Vanya as Ellison’s Cafe begins their 3rd year, 12-3 p.m.

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413 Hall Street.....................................................250-352-3573

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717 Harold Street, Slocan.....................................250-355-2663

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5709 Highway 6, Winlaw......................................250-226-7355

701 Lakeside Drive...............................................250-352-7215

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203 Fir Street, Ymir...............................................250-357-9611

604 Ward Street..................................................250-352-7661

OSPREY MOUNTAIN GRILL

JAVA GARDEN COFFEE CO

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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3156 Station Road, South Slocan.........................250-359-7515

660 Baker Street.................................................250-354-1084

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DARWIN’S DELI & GROCERY

JIGSAWS COFFEE CO.

PONY EXPRESSO

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

503 Baker Street.................................................250-352-5961

take-out

DJ’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

KC RESTAURANT

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

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

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

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DOCK ‘N’ DUCK

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

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

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DOMINION CAFE

652 Baker Street.................................................250-352-2912

330 Baker Street...................................................250-352-1202

377 Baker Street.................................................250-352-2274

705 Vernon Street................................................250-352-5140

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

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LANG’S MARINA & SNACKBAR

616 Vernon Street.................................................250-352-5570 ��

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491 Baker Street..................................................250-352-5353

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• North African & Middles Eastern inspired food �� • Local Ingredients ��

Now serving lunch and dinner �� from 11:30 am 'til late great food New Years Extravaganza : Sound Serious and Feast • $30. $50 Couples.

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�� Unicorns! Brown An elephant game ones. with butterflies. �� Bella Donaldson, Mason Colbert, Nelson Nelson New Year’s Extravaganza

A teddy bear panda. Sienna Cavanaugh-Rose, Nelson

Thursday, Dec. 31, 10 pm till dawn at the Velvet Underground Live Performance Kiva, 646 Baker St. under the Dollar Stone The Velvet Underground will be filled with music, light and food. It will be a feast for all the senses. The Velvet Underground will be creating an event to live up to its title as a Kiva: an underground sacred space. Soundserious and DJ’s Si-Fi & Ben Fox will provide eclectic music to raise your consciousness. Soundserious sets will move from ambient to a set of full percussion featuring master drummer Marylin Hatfield. To open the show and between sets the DJ’s will carry the crowd. Si-Fi with Down-Tempo grooves, en”trancing” soundscapes & old school techno. Ben Fox brings wide arrays of house, hip-hop & old school remixes. Visual Projections by X-Files crew member and sound by Labyrinth stage manager Stacy. Platters of Middle Eastern and North African Food from the kitchen will be served in grand style throughout the night. Tickets are available at the Velvet Underground are $30 each or $50 per couple.

year. 2010 will also be a great year. I am an optimist. If we get all of our information though the television and large newspapers, we are getting a slanted view. Large media are interested in getting our attention, so their headlines often read, “The world ends tomorrow, buy this newspaper today”. No wonder people walk around feeling powerless in the face of our challenges. Get your information from the Express and other trusted sources. News is not just bad news, but good news is harder to find because corporate media think you are not as interested in it. The reality is that there are many people working toward realistic solutions to the challenges that face us, and those people are us. In this world, no one has the whole answer but each of us has a piece of the answer that no one else has. As each of us works in our own way toward making a better world, it is necessary to believe the work we are doing will make a difference. We have challenges in our community. Our

Nelson About Town

a comprehensive plan. Our sewer and water supply systems need upgrading, Funding to the arts, sports, childcare, healthcare, and education �� is not where it should be. These challenges are not insurmountable if we work Nelson Becker together and believe in our own power. These are some of my electric bicycles and scoot�� wishes for 2010 in our ers that could benefit from these stations. Charging �� regional community: Our waterfront does still stations would encourage �� plan people in town to purchase not have a waterfront that has been accepted by more electric vehicles. city council, even though Electric cars are coming. there has been �� a commit- Let us be in the forefront. I want to see an outment to make one. Let’s get started so developers know door skating rink for roller skating in the summer and their guidelines upfront. Our infrastructure needs ice skating in the winter. It upgrading. And in the should be down near the future it will need upgrad- lake. It would be so much ing again. Can we give fun and a good way to get a present to future gen- some exercise. Combining erations by putting aside the rink with a skate park money today and allow it would be a good idea. I know there are many to earn interest, instead of borrowing and paying ideas that will help to make interest for that future a better world and a better community. The Express upgrading? We are making noise will work together with you about lowering our car- to encourage and develop bon footprint. We can take solutions to the challenges action. The city can install that face us. We all have a charging stations for elec- part of the answer. I wish you all a very tric vehicles. There are already in our city several happy New Year.

the art and science of pure ﬂower essences

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Drive if You Must - All Ages

Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 pm at The Velvet Underground, 646 Baker St. under the Dollar Store DIYM is now an experienced all ages entertainer. You will remember them from such all ages events as Keep the Beat, Soundvibes, Fandango, and the Velvet Underground. Ropeadope has proclaimed Circles, “one of the most important and best albums we have released.” Come share the boxing day excitement with all of your friends.

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DIYM is the electro/acoustic music project of Sarah McGlynn and Rich Rabnett. Born in Nelson, British Columbia in the Fall of 2006, the duo have been mining the depths of the electronic music scene in Nelson, and marrying these influences with their own background performing jazz and soul music. The result is a made in the Kootenays sound, that evolves beyond the static boundaries of contemporary electronic music. For more information, contact www.myspace.com/ driveifyoumust.

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The EXPRESS is Read

Everywhere, even in Slocan!

We climbed two pitch, grade 3 ice and had a little bit of time to read your paper at the anchor. - Mirek and June ��

Going somewhere?

Send us a photograph of you with your Express in a far away land. Whether it’s Trail or Timbuktoo, your community wants to know where you are and what you are doing. Send your 50 words and photo to: EXPRESS �� Community Newspaper, 554 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S9, or email us at express@expressnews.bc.ca.

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Billy Bangers and Breaker

SENIORS: Wondering if Lake View Village is right for you? Just ask Myrt Cooper! ��

Join us at our

open house January 9th from 10-3 Everyone welcome!

Saturday, Dec. 26, 9 pm at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. Boxing Day in Nelson has proven to be the true party event of the year. It is once again time to welcome back our hometown musical assault team

of Billy Bangers and Breaker. Brother duo Bobcat vs Lynx will be set up in the back room. Expect the night to be full of bangers brought to you by some talented Kootenays own musical gurus. Costumes come highly recommended. Tickets are $10 at the door

Briefly

�� Soulful Boxing Day w/ Luscious Beats �� Saturday, Dec. 26, 9 pm at The Royal, 330 Baker St. �� Combine two of Nelson, BC’s most talented and multi-faceted female artists and

you get a stunning mixture of MCing, DJing, percussion, live vocals, and deep soul�� satisyfing beats. Melissa Meretsky, aka M3 of Wassabi Collective, brings her full percussion set �� up sponsored by Mountain Rhythm, while Erica Dee, aka Dee Selectress, drops the beats for the Luscious duo. Together these ladies combine rich vocals, smooth harmonies, and sweet MC styles to create a highly energetic and infectious performance. There is a $10 cover for this event.

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Join Myrt at Lake View Village and receive: Home Breakin’ Records Delicious meals • Weekly housekeeping • Scheduled activities Saturday, Dec. 31 at SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. This New Years at Spiritbar brings you the famed crew from Calgary’s Home �� Entertainment • Transportation • 24hr emergency monitoring Breakin’ Records. This includes Lorne B, Cal Bass, Soup and headlining the evening � �� is �� Shambhala favorite, Neighbor. Neighbour has lived and breathed music since he Limited suites available – call today to reserve yours!

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busted out the cradle. At age 5 he would cajole strangers with his beloved ukulele, �� progressing on to guitar and bass as time went on. These days, when he’s not pro-

�� ducing or teaching music for Home Breakin’, he spends his time playing gigs around

�� town with various bands, DJing, and digging for the next break to transform into �� funky black gold. You can expect a broad array of musical styles throughout the evening in both rooms from funk, nu disco, breaks to hip hop. Tickets are $20 in �� advance and can be purchased at the Hume Hotel. ��

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Local sculptors turn ice into artwork

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John McKinnon and Denis Klein were recently working on another ice and snow sculpting event in the Netherlands last month near the Hague. The theme of the event was local history and MC Escher, whose work is depicted here, was a resident of that city.

Try Yoga by Donation to relax this season Yoga by Donation

Shanti Yoga Studio, 466 Josephine Street Right in the midst of the hussle & bussle of the holidays, the Nelson community is once again invited to come away from it all for an hour or two, to relax and enjoy some gentle, rejuvenative yoga. Each year Shanti Yoga, Nelson’s community yoga studio, opens the

doors for Yoga by Donation on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day. The studio fills with people sharing a great free yoga class, sipping chai and enjoying a bit of time relaxing. The regular studio schedule is replaced by a noon class on each of these three days. Studio instructors offer this class free. Each of these three days a different local or global organization is highlighted, receiv-

ing donation money students wish to place in the bowl on the desk. Check the studio website for details, to find out when your favorite instructor is teaching or your favorite organization is being highlighted at www.shantiyoga.ca This is an opportunity to share, relax and spend a few peaceful moments over the holidays. - submitted

Trash into treasure exhibit at Oxygen Max Liboiron

ongoing at Oxygen art Centre, 3-320 Vernon St. (alley etrance) Oxygen Art Centre’s winter artist-in-residence is New York / Winlaw mixed-media installation artist Max Liboiron. She holds an MFA and a certificate in cultural studies from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and BFA with Distinction from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. She is currently pursuing a PhD at New York University in Visual Culture with a focus on environmentalism. Liboiron grew up in northern Canada in a small rural community. Her understanding of environmental relationships was formed within this context and has been influential in both her early studies in biology and her more topical inquiries in art. Using cast salt, water from snow and Kootenay Lake and local litter and trash, Cast Out will be comprised of

a white, snow-like landscape inspired installation whose landforms will be made from cast salt and garbage. The garbage, as orgami-based assemblage, set in sparkling cast salt, will be transformed into something of worth and beauty. The last week of the show will involve viewers finishing the piece by allowing them to take their favourite pieces of the salt trash garden away with them enacting a landfill that slowly erodes into people’s personal spaces as opposed to the circulation of garbage away from people and into landfills. Max’s work peers closely at the natural world and our relationship to it - often remaking nature in surprising, touching and humorous ways. This work is especially relevant to our rural community where our relationship to the environment and to “environmentalisms” occupies many citizens in working and fighting to preserve wilderness. - submitted

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Arts & Entertainment Briefly Will Bailey

Friday, Jan. 9, 10 pm until 2 am at Spiritbar, 422 Vernon Headlining Shambhala Music Festivals main stage last year, Will Bailey has already shown the Kootenays his unique style of large dancefloor tracks. Re-inventing himself more times than Madonna, Will’s many aliases (including the in your-face Twocker, techno beast Rudi Stakker and fidget force Bass Weazal) have been causing a ruckus on the airwaves with 22 recent Radio 1 plays alone. With a natural ear for heavy hitters, it was clear that the Birminghambased studio whizz would find success with his own label Simma. Behind the decks Will has a presence that’s hard to ignore. Delivering sets which get straight to the point, he has audiences eating out of his hand before the first mix.

range of music from hip hop, breaks to nu school funk. The usual New Years Eve party favors, confetti canons and midnight surprises will be present. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the Hume Hotel.

Nature Based Art Therapy

and glitch heads, the “Integrated Grime Unit”, they promote shows, write tunes, and move crowds of sweaty, happy people. No stranger to Nelson dancefloors, these two know exactly what it will take to move you and drop your jaw. This night also features Jay Wikkid, Ill-Esha and DJ Cal & Synthesis in the back room. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 pm at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, 601 Front St., studio 206 This presentation will Heddy Acclaim highlight the philoso- Saturday, Jan.16 at Finley’s phy and the benefits of Bar, 702 Vernon St. nature-based art therapy. Heddy Acclaim perJudith will share some form classic rock covers of her private practice from the 1970’s. Deep work; taking groups into Purple, James Gang, ZZ natural settings for cre- Top and many more. SUBMITTED ative expression, as well Pureblend as her thesis research; Kim MacKave and Thursday, Dec. 31, 10pm till late at the Royal on Baker, 330 Baker St. “Integrating Art Therapy Pureblend is a multi-talented array of musicians who love to blend all the differwith Wilderness Therapy One Eyed Dave ent styles of music for dynamic dance floor fun. They bust out with melodies of love, for women survivors of Saturday, Jan. 2, Noon-3 earth vibes, family, community and super fun beat boxing. abuse.” There is suggest- pm at Ellison’s Natural You will hear many styles as they jam with a funky groove bass, wicked drums, Food Cafe, 523 Front St. ed donation of $10. mad keys, uplifting trippy guitar and delicious soul harmony vocals blending hipKim entertains for his Please R.S.V.P for hop, reggae, disco, latin, drum and bass, blue-grass and more. first time at Ellison’s with this event by calling or Pureblend is hailed from an artist valley in the Kootenay Mountians, near Nelson. emailing the Institute at original songs in the folk Their original tunes focus on improvisation and interaction, where they aim to Home Breakin’ �� from 250.352.2264 or kutenai_ rock genre. Drawing elevate both band and audiance to a higher level. Super�� conscience vibes. NYE New Years �� over thirty years� of �� songtickets available at The Royal, Eddy Music, Boutique Music and The Hemp & Co. Thursday, Dec. 31, 10: pm at art_therapy@shaw.ca � �� $20 Advance. writing, he will include SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. material from ��his�� CD Spiritbar will be rock- Glitchy & Scratchy �� House of Freedom, as in’ this New Years Eve Wednesday, Dec. 23 at �� well as new songs from �� as members of Home SpiritBar, 422 Vernon St. Is There a Doctor In the House? CT Scanner Fundraiser upcoming project Gravity, Breakin’ Records take Over the past two Friday, Jan. 1, 900 pm The Velvet Underground Kiva, 646 Baker St. under the Dollar Store to the stage. It will be years, Shaun and Bevan, described as uplifting and Nelson and area needs the youths help in making the dream of a CT scanner Neighbor’s first appearat Kootenay Lake Hospital a reality. Join the effort and have a great time getting aka Glitchy & Scratchy, with a message. ance since his popular perOne Eyed Dave returns �� involved with great music from local DJs. singlehandedly formances at Shambhala have with a stand up bass player Performances by Ben Fox, Jtterbug, F-face, Ryan Wells, MC Robin Tha Goblin, & 2009. Alongside Neighbor broken the “glitch hop” named Vanya. They will (Kiva resident) Si-Fi! All the musicians have donated their time for the event. will be Cal Bass, Lorne B sound in their hometown The event is a youth dance (18 and under) Advanced guest list RSVP is $15 at the cover country, folk, blueof Vancouver, BC. and Soup. Velvet Underground and $20 at the door. Alongside their ever- grass and originals that Expect two rooms of �� posse �� entertainment and a broad growing of bass have been very popular in the past.

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Diana Krall Christmas Songs

Susan Boyle I Dreamed a Dream

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the health pages. Don’t just eat healthy, eat safely this holiday In a clean sink full of cold water, changing the water every couple of hours; In the fridge (five hours per pound). Thawing poultry at room temperature will allow harmful bacteria to grow and is not recommended. Be sure to keep other items, especially those with dairy, mayonnaise or other moist, protein-rich foods chilled until served. Clean carefully: Wash your hands, utensils and work surfaces well before prep work begins. Once the preparation work is done, clean surfaces in hot soapy water, rinse, then sanitize. Sanitizing can be done with a diluted bleach solution (30 ml of bleach per gallon of water) that is allowed to sit for two

‘Tis the season for filling your home with the smells of home baked goodies, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and the Christmas turkey roasting in the oven. It’s also the season for making sure your turkey is cooked properly and is free from any illnesscausing bacteria, such as Salmonella. Interior Health recommends holidays chefs follow these simple food safety tips for preparing your holiday meals: Store and thaw safely: Keep fresh turkey refrigerated no longer than three days before cooking. There are three ways to thaw frozen turkey in its wrapper: Under cold running water (one hour per pound);

minutes. Wash your hands well after cleaning the cutting board and before and after working with any new menu items. Avoid cross contamination: Store meat away from food that is readyto-eat, including fruit and vegetables (and be sure to wash these thoroughly before serving). Turkeys should be wrapped well and stored on the lowest shelf of your fridge or in the meat keeper to keep blood and juices from contaminating other food. Use a separate cutting board to prepare raw meat whenever possible. Cook well: For turkey, set the oven at no lower than 350 °F (177 °C) and cook for about 20 minutes per pound. Use a good meat thermometer to measure the turkey’s

internal temperature and ensure it’s safe to eat - 165 °F (74°C) or 185 °F (85 °C) for a stuffed bird. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast or thigh. Cooked food should be kept at 140 °F (60 °C) while waiting to serve. Refrigerate: Chill food immediately after returning from the store and soon after dinner is complete. Perishable food should be left unrefrigerated for no longer than two hours after you remove it from the oven. Refrigerate at 40°F (4 °C) or in a freezer at 0° F (-18 °C). Health Canada recommends two to three days for refrigerated leftovers or simply freezing them in order to keep them longer. - submitted

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to list your service call 354-3910

Acupuncture

Kate Butt, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ......... 551-5283 Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, 10 years experience.........352-0459 Marion Starr, Dr. TCM ............................................... 352-9890 Shauna Robertson, Reg. Acupuncturist ..................... 352-2167

Art Therapy

Clearwater Art Therapy ............................................ 505-1100

Breathwork

Blanche Tanner, BP, Family Constellation .....................................227-6877

Bodywork

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

Chiropractic

McKenzie Community Chiropractic ........................... 352-1322

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

Massage Services

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 Gabriel Keczan, Neuro Somatic Therapy..........................777-1159 Tara Stark, RD, Nutrition Counselling ....................505-9854

Colonics

Pilates

Hydrotherpy, Detoxification, Nutrition. U. Devine...............352-6419

Counselling & Consultation

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 Jenie Taylor, BCST & Somatic Trauma Therapy ...... 551-4022

Feldenkrais Method

Feldenkrais Works! Susan Grimble, 30 yrs exp...... 352-3449 Physical Problems & Nothing has worked? Give me call and let’s get moving! Call Hilary ......................................354-7616

Hair Care

Front St Hair Studio, The Key to Beauty..................354-1202

Holistic Health

Aura Defence & Pranashakty Canada. Power, Beauty, Healing. www.auradefence.com pranashakty.org nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com................................505-7832 Syama Sylvie heals with Hawaiian Lomilomi, Thai, Qi-Gong Flower Essences. I Teach The Secret and Mayan..........777-1077 Jennifer Keirstead Reg. Holistic Nutritionist .......509-1417

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Coaching

Richard Klein, Stress Reduction Coach .................... 352-3280 Shayla Wright certified coach/mentor .................... 352-7908

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Pharmacy

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

Kootenai Pilates 540 Baker St. ............................... 352-1600

Reflexology

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ..........................352-3280

Registered Massage

D Voykin RMT, 30 Yrs. Exp. $50/hr Pkgs ..............509-0345 Dennis Keithley RMT since 1983, BSc Kinesiology available evenings weekends and holidays ............................354-8406

Shiatsu

Kimberly Davitsky, RST at Shalimar Spa .............. 354-4408

Spas

Mountain Waters Spa, 205 Victoria St ...........................352-3280 Nelson’s Aveda Concept SalonSpa ...........................354-4487 Shalimar Health Spa, Voted Nelson’s Best Spa ..... 354-4408

Tai Chi

Daphne Fields, MEd., Valhalla-Tai-Chi ..............................355-2854

Yoga

Om Yoga 3067 Heddle Rd.,6-Mile, omyogasixmile.com.......... 825-0011

NATURAL, ORGANIC FOODS & PRODUCTS SINCE 1975 Open 8:00 - 7:00 Mon. to Sat. 295 Baker Street, Nelson 354-4077 www.kootenay.coop

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the health pages.

Remember the basics 12 ways to support your immune system Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season we forget to do the basic things that keep us healthy, happy, and grounded. We find ourselves justifying eating on the run and skipping yoga or a fitness class in the name of preparing for the holidays. This year, commit to taking care of your needs first. Clear your schedule for a cross country ski and don’t forget to keep grocery shopping and preparing foods like you do the rest of the year. Eating a small meal before the Christmas party will help you make wise choices when you are there and keeping children on a regular eating schedule will also help them regulate the amount of sugar they eat over the holiday. If you plan ahead to those busy days and have something quick and easy to prepare, it will be easi-

Chew On This

Tara Stark

er to honor regular meals and snacks. Don’t be afraid to make use of prepackaged greens, precut or frozen vegetables and canned beans. Simplify your cooking during busy times. Here are some quick ideas: Bean burritos –wraps, heated refried beans, jarred salsa, diced peppers, tomatoes and shredded lettuce Pita pizzas –whole wheat pitas, tomato sauce, assorted veggies, mozzarella cheese Noodles and tomato sauce. Add cut up veggies to a jarred sauce. Soup and sandwiches. Omelet and salad.

flush out toxins. Limit Sugar Exploring Health Echinacea augustifoConsumption. Including lia & pururea. Stimulates glucose, fructose, sucrose, Jen Cherwaty several different aspects honey or orange juice to of the immune system. 50 grams/ day. Consuming Diet. Limit high fat 100 grams of these carbofoods and alcohol. Eat hydrates can reduce ability of white blood cells to naceus (Huang Qi). This a diet rich in vegetables, destroy foreign particles Chinese herb is a preven- grains, beans, seeds and tative measure against nuts, turkey, chicken and and microorganisms. Smile. Your immune the common cold and in deep water fish. Buy a new toothbrush. system functions much reducing the duration and Toothbrushes can harseverity of symptoms. better when you are bour bacteria and viruses Wash Hands Often. happy or optimistic. Exercise. Moderate Cold viruses can survive and prolong illness. See a Professional. Visit exercise reduces stress, several hours on hands, a naturopath, homeopath tissues or hard surfaces. elevates mood, stimulates or Chinese medicine pracDrink Fluids in large T-lymphocyte production and helps loosen built-up amounts. Drink WATER, titioner for person specific diluted vegetable juices, remedies and treatments. mucus and fluids. Astragalus membra- soups, herb tea to help Jen Cherewaty RTCMP practices acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbal medicine and teaches yoga. Her special interests include pain reduction, gynecology, obstetrics and children. The information in the Exploring Health column is for education only. Please consult a health care provider about your specific health con�� cerns. Any questions or information please contact jcherewaty@hotmail.com (250) 505-9460.

Recurrent or chronic infections and colds are signs that the immune system is weakened. Here are some tips to boost your immune system. Rest. During rest, relaxation, meditation and sleep, the parasympathetic nervous system assumes control. Immuneenhancing compounds are released and immune function increases. Vitamin C and Zinc Lozenges. Use buffered vitamin C or calcium ascorbate. Avoid lozenges with citric acid, sorbitol or mannitol as they inhibit absorption.

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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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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa 5:30 - 7 p.m. Rejuvanitive Soma Yoga, Shayla �� 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Invigorating Yoga, Lindsay �� TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS �� 6 p.m. Kickboxing. to the brilliant �� 7 p.m. Submission Grappling. 250-509-1606, Summit Health & Fitness. paramedics, Nelson �� BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS hospiital staff and 5 - 6 p.m. at the Moving Centre. Call fabulous friends who �� Heather, 354-0492 all saved my life. KOOTENAY AKIDO 5 - 6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 Merry with love, �� Christmas �� 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St. �� 250-352-3935

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3-4:00 p.m. Beginner ages 6 & up 4-5:30 p.m. Performance Group ages 8 & up S.Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 250-505-4562 Chris Gibson.

welcome. The Moving Centre, 533A Baker St. Info 250-352-3319 Judy. OM YOGA STUDIO 5 - 7:30 p.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KYOKUSHIN KARATE 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Blewette Elementary School, Keith Clughart, 551-3345. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 2:15-3:30 p.m. Beg/Inter ages 6 & up 3:30-4:14 p.m. Intro ages 4-5 Redﬁsh, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. BELLYFIT FUSION FITNESS 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Moving Centre. Call Heather, 354-0492

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�� son of Giving: Yoga by Donantion Proceeds to Projects in Kenya & Nambia �� FELDENKRAIS 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., �� Healing Your Back Neck and Shoulders, Feldenkrais Centre 206 Victoria St., 3523449 susangrimble@telus.net. �� NELSON BREAST FEEDING CLINIC �� 9:30 - 11:30 a.. Free drop-in Nelson Health Unit, 2nd ﬂoor Kutenai Building, 333 Victoria Street, more info 250-505-7200. KOOTENAY AKIDO 4 - 5 p.m. Akido Fun, ages 4-6 5 -6 p.m. Kids Class, ages 7-12 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class213C Baker St 250-352-3935. TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS 6 p.m. Combat cardio, 250-509-1061. Summit Health and Fitnes

Tuesdays

SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga, Maureen 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Flow Yoga, Karuna 7:30 - 9:00 New to Yoga, Sharon New Class APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS 6:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class 525 Josephine St. Information call 250352-0459. OM YOGA STUDIO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna Arpita 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 www.omyogasixmile.com. KUNDALINI YOGA with Catherine Leighland 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Centre, 444 Baker St., upstairs 352-6132. FELDENKRAIS CLASSES 7 - 8 p.m. Heal your back. Selkirk College Judy Katz, 250-352-3319, somatikatz@gmail.com. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 3:15-4:00 p.m. Introductory ages 4-5 4:00-5:30 p.m. Intermediate ages 8 & up 5:30-6:30Inter/adv extra class S. Nelson, Rhythmic Dimensions 505-1812. QI-GONG & CHEN TAI CHI 7 - 8 p.m. at the Central School Gym. Info 505-4562 Chris Gibson. SARVA SHAKTI SADHANA CIRCLE 7 - 8 p.m. An ancient siddhar yoga practice #209-ManiStone Centre, 507 Baker St, 505-7832

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SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 12 noon- 2 p.m. Christmas Eve, Season of Giving: Yoga by Donantion Proceeds to Aimee Beaulieu Transition House APPLIED COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS SHANTI YOGA STUDIO 6:30 - 8 pm. Adult class 12 noon - 2 p.m. Boxing Day, Season 525 Josephine Street, Information call 250of Giving: Yoga by Donantion 352-0459 EMOTIVE MOVEMENTS Proceeds to Valhalla Wilderness Society �� 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dance Foundations, All Levels Moving Centre, Pamela 352-1795, �� THE PURSUIT OF QUALITY LEISURE vibrationartisan@gmail.com FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY SHANTI YOGA STUDIO OM YOGA STUDIO �� 10-11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Laurie 10 - 11:30 a.m. Quantum Yoga, Alison 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Elissa 1 - 2 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Jenna �� 6 Mile, 3067 Heddle Rd, 250-825-0011 Sat Dec 19 ....................... 3:30 – 5:30 pm www.omyogasixmile.com Sun Dec 20 ........................ 3:30-5:30 pm SHANTI YOGA STUDIO KYOKUSHIN KARATE Mon Dec 21 ............... 11:45 am – 1:45 pm 12 - 1:30 p.m. Invigorating Yoga, Sharon 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Kids, 6 - 7 p.m. Adults Tues Dec 22 ..................... 1:30 – 3:30 pm Blewette Elementary School, Keith 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Feldenkrais, Hilary Wed Dec 23 .................... 12:00-2:00 pm for accuracy Clughart, 551-3345 Please proof then phone, fax or email with 7:30-9:00 any changes or an approval. Deeply Restorative Yoga, Shayla Thur Dec 24 ...................... 1:15 – 3:15 pm FELDENKRAIS CLASSES Phone: Fax:p.m. 250.352.5075 • Email: 5:30 sales@expressnews.bc.ca -7:00 Invigorating Yoga, Elissa Sun Dec 27 ........................ 3:30-5:30 pm250.354.3910 7:15•- 8:15 Reduce your stress, TRANSCENDENDENT COMBAT SPORTS Curves, 512 Fall St. Mon Dec 28 ....................... 1:00-3:00 pm The Express is notJudy responsible for any errors after the client has signed off. Katz 352-3319, somatikatz@gmail. 6 p.m. Kickboxing, Tues Dec 29 ..................... 1:15-3:15 pm com, First class free. 7 p.m. Submissions Grappling. 250-509-1606. Wed Dec 30 ................. 12:00 – 2:00 pm MOM AND CHILDREN DANCE SPACE Summit Health & Fitness Thur Dec 31 ..................... 1:15-3:15 pm 10:30 a.m - noon Ages 0-7 & prenatal KOOTENAY AKIDO Sat Jan 2 ......................... 3:30-5:30 pm Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. Slava, 3526:30 - 8 p.m. Adult Class, 213C Baker St Sun Jan 3 ......................... 4:15-6:15 pm 0047 250-352-3935. GYPSY SKIRT DANCE FOLK FUSION CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAM 6 - 7:30 p.m. Studio Alive, 1209 Falls St. 7:30 - 9 p.m. all levels and live musicians Slava 352-0047.

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1 VISTA + XP desktop HP PC’s & accessories. No longer care to use these. Ph: 250-226-7744

COMPASSIONATE CONNECTION THROUGH pain and suffering. Local mobile service. Sliding scale. Gail Novack, M.Ed. Counselling. 250-5053781

1986 KENWOOD SSB transceiverTS5205 c/w manual, mic, belonged to VE7GCR very good condition $220 TELEMARK: K2-HELISTINX 170CM, G3-Targa bindings + skins $140, Scarpa-T3 size-36 $75, 19” Hitachi-TV $40. 205.505.5098 CECILIAN UPRIGHT PIANO: needs minor repairs and tuning. $1500 OBO. You move. 509-1118 NEW THEATRE SURROUND sound system everything but TV. $4000 value, sell for $500 or trade. New electric turkey roaster $40, 250-2267990. POPSICLE-STICK LAMP AND shade, handcrafted, 21” high. $10. Call 250-352-6762 33RPM RECORD ALBUMS. Over 100 70 and 80’s rock and soft rock. ph 354-0323 DIGITAL CAMERAS - Nikon Cool Pix $50 & Panasonic Lumix $100 250-226-7838 ESTATE WASHER AND Dryer - $225 Obo Large capacity. Washer: 2 speed 5 cycles. Dryer: 3 cycles. 250-3522820 GROLSCH BEER BOTTLES phone for price 352-9245 BRAND NEW 3IN1 Flooring nailer Mastercraft $150 Generator 2700W OHV 120AC/12DC $250 Phone 250509-0169 BARBELLS DUMBELLS ABOUT 400lbs in weights also bench and incline bench a for $150.00 obo. 250352-1135. BRAUN JUICER, EXCELLENT condition $150.- Brass valve 2” $35.-, Men’s 11 Riding Boots $20, 2267880 CANADIAN DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT set, Size 6. Appraised $3,000; $1,200, firm. Paperwork, gift boxes available. 3527997 attitudegratude@gmail.com WASHER & DRYER good condition $400, single stainless sink & faucet, vanity, countertop & faucet, Panasonic microwave 229-4544 PARTING OUT 1992 Toyota P.U., Maytag dryer, vita mix blender, Dell monitor; 250 551-2627 CAMERAPHONE TELUS MOTOROLA V265 $50 250 354 8406 EXPERIENCED N/S FEMALE is available to housesit/petsit. Available Xmas holidays too. Excellent refs. Contact: marlabc2003@yahoo.ca SEWING MACHINE THAT sews and embroiders. All attachments included, brand new $8000 Asking $2500obo 250-505-2054 X-MAS TREE FOR Sale 7ft only used once. $50.00 obo 250-505-2681 CHRISTMAS TREE (6FT artificial) $40, Burton Freestyle Snowboard Boots, Womens sz9, $40. Call 3523526 TOSTER OVEN $20, brand new “Boppy” Infant Swing $60 (never used), 2 Wooden Chairs $60 each. (250) 354-1752 HOME PHONE RECONNECT Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials!Ê Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone. Call to Connect NOW! 1-866-287-1348 H&H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Thousands in discounts. Clearing the lot. Cargos, flatbeds, car haulers, goosenecks, more! 1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_way@bowvalleyford.com. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866884-7464.

WANTED: SNOWSHOES, ANY size, older style ok; also a carpet cleaner, please phone 250-357-9457. HEATING OIL WANTED, your tank’s leftover oil pumped out free and recycled . 250-551-2727 CLAWFOOT TUB- DECENT to good condition 352-7998 PLAYSTATION 2, ARCHIE comics, for sale light wind kiteboard $150, 250-352-0013 LOOKING FOR NEXT to new bassinet/co-sleeper, and baby carrier. call April 352-2245 to email pics LOOKING TO BUY a fridge and stove in mint condition, leave message:250-551-9275 or 250-551-5652 Thank you

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Birch, split, dry, larch. $180/load . 250-354-9033, 250-432-5404, 1-800-287-1477

Music & Dance

SNOW PLOW SERVICE Nelson & area, 12 noon - 8p.m. daily. Limited bookings. Free estimates. 250-3547140

ALPINE & NORDIC Ski, & Snowboard service NOW AT SECRETSERVICECYCLES! Also reconditioned bikes; Gift Certificates. Appointments welcome. 518 Herridge Lane; 250-509-3333. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC WINTER PROGRAMS! Jan 4th-March 4th. Monday @ Redfish; Tuesday & Thursday @ S.Nelson; Wednesday @ Brent Kennedy. Girls ages 4 & up. NEW ... Teen class starting! Contact Rhythmic Dimensions for Info 5051812, rhythmics@telus.net. MAY THE LIGHT of the holiday season fill your hearts. From all of us at Bean Here Now. CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA! BY Winds of the West. Featuring fine artwork by Les Weisbrich, Natalie Parenteau and more! NW Native art and carvings. Exotic jewellery in Gold, Silver and Ammolite. Showroom at 3730 Timberview Road, South Slocan. 1pm-7pm. 250-354-9033 DID YOU WIN A BACKPACK AT BACKYARD BOOTY? Were two old jackets inside? Please return to KMC MAY THE LIGHT of the Holiday Season fill your Hearts ! From all of us at Bean Here Now. BEAN HERE NOW says “Our socially concious Artisan Quality Jungle Coffee Beans make delicious and warmly welcomed Holiday Gifts, And your dollars give directly back to the Mexican villages we work with. All CAPULIN roasts available, freshly roasted.” You can find us beside JBOffice, on Lake Street. DENIM WINTER SAND Bags $4. Fundraiser for Kitchen Table Arts at the WIN Thrift Store

Building Materials #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www. crownsteelbuildings.com.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for At-Home Jobs. Achieve your goal. Work from home! Start your Medical Transcription training today. Contact CanScribe at 1-800466-1535, www.canscribe.com, info@canscribe.com.

Children WE ARE LOOKING for a waldorf grade 7/8 student/ Waldorf alumni who loves art and children to come to our house and do art with our 3yr old one hour/week. Parent will be at home (this is not a babysitting job). Flexible to your schedule. willing to pay a small, fair wage. Jennie and Larkspur 354-7812 LIKE NEW BASSENETTE, breastfeeding pillow, and G-diaper systems. $60. 250-352-5277 1978-1984 DOLLS EXC cond. cheap $7-$20 ea.Cabbage & Strawberry Patches, a Barbie & others plus accessories, Creston. 250-428-9096

HC-S (HOME COMPUTING Solutions) Offering reliable and competitively priced PC Support & Computer skills training. From Hardware to Network we come to you’No Solution NO FEE’ Tel#250-505-4940 E-mail hcs@live.ca IBM COMPUTER SYSTEM,C/W scanner, in good condition. $95. 250352-5067

Education Z A H I R A’ S EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE 2010! Nelson and Kaslo, beginner and intermediate. 250-353-7117 or shakeshimmyroll@yahoo.co.uk AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING Level 2, December 21,2 8, 29, January 8, 9. For more information call Selkirk College, 250-365-1208. TRAIN TO BE an Apartment/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Events YOGA RETREAT AND cultural adventure. Nourish your spirit on the magical island of Bali March7-19. www.yogakaruna.com or 250-2294793

Financial Servicies DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member. NEED MONEY ? Do you have a locked in pension plan from an exemployer (LIRA) or (LIF)? 3 easy ways to help. Call 1-866-341-3274.

FREE TWO AWESOME CUDDLY beautiful well trained adult male cats. Children allergic.Short or long care option.3520571 FREE TO A good home: Shimano 105 Components and parts from a used road bike. Jackson 3522245. FREE BUDGIE BIRD seed to give away to senior. 352-3419 KING SIZE 4” foam topper complete with full mattress cover like new $75.250 365 5608 NEARLY NEW WOODEN rocker $110, oak kitchen table $115, antique dresser $120,buffet hutch $160 3597756 BUNK BED - metal frame, blue, single size top, 3/4 size bottom. excellent Condition $100.00 250-359-7731

Health & Fitness TREATMENT IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Jen Cherewaty Registered TCMP (250) 505-9460 Experienced Effective Compassionate.

Help Wanted INSIDE SALES COORDINATOR - includes Sales Orders, RMA Procedures and Credit Memos. The successful candidate will have solid office skills including Microsoft Office, outstanding customer service and the ability to multi-task and organize. This is a full time 40 hrs/wk. position with a competitive wage and employee benefits package. Willing to train the individual that meets the required skill set. Email resume to tracy@canfilters.com or drop off in person to 2722 Hwy 3A, Nelson. No phone calls please. ARCHIVIST/COLLECTIONS MANAGER WANTED for 4 day/wk position at Touchstones. See our website for details: www.touchstonesnelson.ca NEED SNOWBLOWER OPERATOR IN NELSON. I’m in a wheelchair. Need my paved driveway cleared of snow. I have the snowblower. Dependable please. please email asparagus@telus.net NELSON AREA HANDYMAN needed for rental houses (plumbing, electrical, carpentry). $20/hour 250352-0766 #1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and itÕs GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited.FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772, www. ExpressPardons.com. MANAGER OF TRACK Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd (KPR) is accepting applications for our Manager of Track position. KPR operates in the Okanagan Valley and this position will work out of our Vernon, BC office. Experience in all aspects of track work is essential for this position including track equipment, track inspections, rules and regulatory, budgeting, costing and good computer and communication skills. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lost and Found LOST DRAGON BOX sunglasses up Mt’ Station. Probably along the train tracks. Please call 354-1784. FOUND:14FT, GREEN ROWBOAT, Kootenay Lake near Nelson, owner to claim, call Transport Canada - 604775-8867 SILVER RING FOUND in Kasloplease email cingem19@yahoo.ca LOST ON OR around Baker: flower earring with turquoise middle call Dez was mom’s 250-505-0180 FOUND DOWNTOWN: 20” wheeled mountain bike on Dec. 1. Call 250509-3333 to identify.

Misc. for Sale MEN’S SOFT SHELL Gortex ski jacket. Peak Performance R&D, size M, high tech. Orange with grey lining, black collar. Brand new. Tags still on, priced at $650. Asking $300. 250352-1140 WOODEN SKIES INCL.SKIN and poles, early 1900’s Germany to decorate Lodge, Cabin ect. $190, 250226-7716

WANTED: ALTO HORN (mini tuba, not saxophone)to buy or borrow. Anneke 352-2705 KINDERMUSIK: SINGING, DANCING, Instruments and Signing for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and big kids. Ruth Langevin, nelsonkindermusik@gmail.com VOICE AND PIANO lessons with Robyn Lamb, all ages, any style, always fun! 250-352-9117 3,4 OR 5 couples wanted for new square dance club in January. Instruction given. Bob 352-6317

Notices BEAN HERE NOW serving up fresh CAPULIN by the cup, for your pleasure. See you soon ! We are beside JBOffice, on Lake Street.

Personals 1-877-20-TAROT To know everything about your future, love, money, health, work. Holidays special, $2.59/ min. *CONNEXION MEDIUM* 1-90052-TAROT, #3486. Fido/Rogers/Bell. www.connexionmedium.ca. 24h/24 7d/7 DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS.1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations 1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-8045381(18+).

Psychic Readings TAROT READINGS AND intuitive counseling with Ashala every Wednesday at Gaia Rising, 356 Baker St. 250-354-4471

Services 24/7 SNOWPLOWING SERVICE. This year: sand/salt unit, shovelers. Nelson to 12 Mile, experienced, good equipment. ph: 250-505-3877

HOUSE CLEANING: QUICK, THROUGH and reliable with 12 years experience, $20/hr, references upon request. Amber at 250-359-7026 DEEP CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING EFFICIENT, Immaculate, Reliable EcoFriendly Products Competitive Rates Great References auri.verve@gmail. com niomistarspires@gmail.com Cell 505-4745 ORCA TRUCK FOR HIRE. Will do dump runs, moving, etc. Patrick 5050612.

STONEWORK, BRICKLAYING AND tile setting. Certified, experienced mason accepting business in the West Kootenays. Qualified for any project; from fireplaces to floors with any material; from stone to tile. Please call 505-1178 or 551-3245 for more information. SWEET HOME HOUSEKEEPING has three openings for weekly or biweekly cleaning. Call Angella today, 250-825-4462

Sports Equip. USED ONCE, WOMENS Ride Vista snowboard, 145cm, $300. Ride VXN bindings, $100. Vans Encore Boots, 6.5US, $150. 250-825-4158. HEAD SHAPED SKIS 160 cm $35, bicycle trainer $85, girls bike w training wheels $25. 825-0075 SHAPED SKIS RULE...VOLANT power carve 183cm. great condition $150. 250 352-9150 SKIS - 160CM ATOMIC Powder Cruise (blue) $165. 150 cm Atomic “Fat Boy” Powder Plus $125. Phone 250-352-6221 WANTED: WIDE SKIS, Kootenay Powdersticks or similar type. I can ski powder now!! 158/160 cm 3541672

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SKATE SKI BOOTS: Mens size 13 SALOMON RACE SKATE (yellow)excellent �� condition $80 551-4469 BLACK DIAMOND JOULES: 155mm, Fritchi freeride bindings, skins, $950.00obo Scarpa Divaís size 23.5, $500.00obo 250-357-2877. BARELY USED ROME Vinyl 149 (last years). Mint condition, love this board, too small $300

Volunteer Firefighters Needed free training • benefits Come join the people who support your community Balfour Harrop Fire Department • 250-229-4316 | 250-354-2957

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toys & wheels.

Auto Financing

Sleds/Bikes

Tires/Parts/Other

$0 DOWN at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www. autocreditfast.ca. $500 Free Christmas Cash with purchase. OAC. DLN 30309.

93 YAMAHA BIGBEAR 350 ATV. Winch, Plow, Manual, well maintained, low usage. $3300.00 (250)354-4430

DOUBLECROSS TOWERS TO fit Yakima roof racks for Dodge Caravan. Paid $165. Asking $80.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 14 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Christmas Cash! www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1888-208-3205

Cars 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT runs great, all wheel drive, all wheel steering, twin turbo, 18” fims, sun roof, on and on. $10,000obo 509-1600 2002 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr 5spd power windows locks, winters on rims, Tim 352-0532

Sleds/Bikes 2008 HONDA CRF250R: Mostly stock, runs excellent. Asking $5500.00 OBO Call Mike at: 354 4078 1994 KX125. NEW engine pipe silencer, $800. Honda350 Odessy runs great, new tires, seat $800. Small mig welder $100. Small generator $75 509-1600.

WANTED: KIDS QUAD/ATV/DIRT bike for less than $400. Fixer or old is OK. 355-2872. 2005 HONDA JAZZ 49 cc scooter, like new, red/White c/w helmet $ 1950 obo 250-352-0191

RVs ‘97 POLARIS 700 RMK, ‘95 Skidoo 600. 2003 Alum Trailer. Great condition. $5400. 250-352-1288

Tires/Parts/Other WINTER TIRES 2 BRIDGESTONE Blizaaks 235/60R16 ~Like new $75 ea obo (250)825-2246 TIRE CHAINS, SIERRA Cable link. as new, fits most passenger vehicles. call -sizes $70. 352-0076 4 LOCK NUTS w/ washers, 12x1.25, 2cm long, 17mm thick, great condition, $10, 250-608-3548, Castlegar 4 WINTER TIRES on rims, P20575R14, 60% left on them, $175. Contact Jennifer 354-3428.

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WANTED: SKI BOX with good latches, roof racks (Yakima preferred), set or parts, 250-359-5093 WANTED: TREAD AND Alive, two tires P215/65R15 955 radial tubeless. Constance 352-5158 or 352-0511

Trucks/SUVs/Vans 94 JEEP GRAND cherokee 4x4 4L auto 2 set tires mounted 250k great condition $2700 obo. csdye@hotmail.com 808-3418191 92 4RUNNER OVER 5thousand invested,engine new last year only 37,000km was in a roll drives great needs body work have receipts 1700 firm mathewsw@gmail.com MUST SELL. 2007 Ford Ranger manual w/air. 38,000 km. New condition. $10,500. Phone 250-3552491 GREAT LITTLE TRUCK, fully loaded, comes with Hankooks on rims(90%). Minor problem, $10000 (250)354-9125 2008 MAZDA 5, Grey, 38000KM 5spd, PW/PS/PL/CD/AM/FM, Front/Side/Curtain airbags. 2+2+2 Seating, 30+MPG 250-352-1888

December 23, 2009 - January 5, 2010

Aries March 21 - April 19

This is a good time to establish logistical order in any matter relating to the home this week. By being practical in decisions made around the household you will help establish the foundations of your home. Be reminded that there may be unbalanced forces that you will have to bring into harmony.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

This is time to listen to your gut. What does it want? By being in tune with your true needs you may find that you will discover that what you desire actually is attained by being supremely practical. If you are having troubles discerning your true desires try finding counsel in a close friend that you trust.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

Organization of your resources can lead to achievement of your desires. There is a choice that you need to make right now. It is important to acknowledge your intuition. Identifying and organizing your resources will help you to clearly see which choice offers the most positive impact on your life.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

This is a time for preparation and enduring strength. It is time to gather your resources and reserves. They may be called upon with urgency and it is important to be prepared. This is also a good time to identify what you can dedicate yourself to in your life, whether job, hobby, or passion. Dedicate yourself to your true desires.

Leo July 23 - August 22

This is an important time to realize that wisdom sometimes is gained through hardship. You may find that if you have committed yourself to a project or a cause you may encounter misunderstandings and realize others are not as dedicated as you first thought. Insight is gained.

Virgo August 23 - Sept 22

This may be a time of strong, heartfelt emotions this upcoming week. Your perspectives may be challenged and even forced to evolve as you can be too cautious right now. You may have to let go of old beliefs. This may cause a shift or withdrawal of plans made as you evaluate things from a more universal perspective.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 23

You may be asked to embark on a journey, travel, new project, or task. This can require you to put your self-discipline and confidence to the test. By remaining determined you will successful carry out any project or task required of you. Sometimes it just takes believing that you can do it. Remain confident in yourself.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 21

You may be inclined in making a hasty decision this week. Make sure you have assessed the potential outcomes of your actions. In social situations you may find yourself becoming over excited and unintentionally offending someone by your spontaneous outbursts. Remain sensitive to the environment around you.

2010

Polar Bear Dip!

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

This is a time for introspection. You may have just completed a major project or assignment or have resolved a pressing issue with friends or loved ones. By reflecting on your recent actions and outcomes of the situation you can gain valuable knowledge for handling future situations. A new tide is upon you now.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

This is a time for solitude. You may find that it can be helpful to assess your limitations and strengths right now. You may find this alone time to be replenishing and inspiring for new ideas. Reassessing your strengths and weaknesses honestly is an important aspect of self awareness and growth.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Friendship and family are important this week. You may be looking forward to shared celebrations and projects completed. Completion of projects can bring a sense of fulfillment. You may also be feeling a sense of freedom and inspired towards making new plans. New opportunities shall be revealed in time. Bask in your glow of contentment for now.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

This is a time for creative energy and ideas. You may find abundance filling your life right now and an enhanced appreciation for beauty. By sharing your creative energy you will be able to nurture and inspire others around you to grow. Let the beauty flow from within.

Hot chili at 11:30 am at Lakeside Park followed by a dip in Kootenay Lake at noon All money will be donated to the CT Scanner! Download a pledge form at www. klhf.org

come swim, or just watch!

homes & gardens.

December 23, 2009

House Sitting

Rentals

2003 MONARCH MOBILE home, 2 bedroom plus addition, 1 bathroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, bright open floor plan. Small yard with patio, excellent condition. Located at Sunny Mobile Home Park #8. $129,000obo. To view call Dale at 250.352-3823 or 250-354-8394

3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Salmo, level fenced yard, N/S, pets negot. $800/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067

SWEET WINTER SUBKET Jan 1st to May 1st. 2BDRM cozy house, $1000+ utilities/month, furnished 505-0621.

COZY 2-STOREY CABIN near Winlaw, view, 2 km driveway, 4x4, no dogs, 400/mth plus utilities, 250355-2206

COZY 2 BDRM Beach Cabin, 4 mile. Available Immediately. $925+. 250352-0789

3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH house in upper fairview. $1400/month + utilities. Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250505-2067

SEEKING SITE PARTNER for offgrid property. Willing to learn compassionate communication, embrace sustainability, persevere. 250-226-7311 MOBILE HOME 1983 GENERAL 14X70, 3 bedroom, to be moved, engineered trusses, metal roofing, new laminated flooring, new stove/ fridge $29,500 354-1257 Erik or Ahna. GREAT FAMILY HOME for sale in Procter,for more information please visit www.nelsondreamproperty.com/ procter.html WELL MAINTAINED 2 bed 3 bath double wide in tucked in the forested Rosemont Trailer court. Features include new kitchen appliances, open plan, generous room sizes, a luxurious en-suite and covered deck great for year round entertaining. The park is family oriented and within walking distance to downtown. Downsizing or starting out this is sure to please. $ 139,900 Contact Norm or Lev.

BATCHELOR SUITE ON main floor, private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $650/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 1 BEDROOM LOWER suite of private riverfront house in Slocan Park. N/S N/P $700/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath family home steps from Lakeside Park. N/ S N/P $1300/month + utilities Rentals@NelsonRealty.ca 250-5052067 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath executive family home @9-Mile. 2 Fireplaces, deck, private yard, lake views. N/S no dogs $1400/month + utilities 250505-2067 2 BEDROOM SUITE, laundry, deck, storage, view, cute, 5 min to Baker St. $950/mo.+ Available Jan 1 354-7065 LUXURIOUS, LIKE NEW-3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Upgrades-central vacuum, marble floors, hardwood $1750+utilities no p/s 250-505-2020

Skate Boy & Ruru

ONE BEDROOM SUITE, January 1st/15th. Big, bright, clean, W/D, laminate floors, covered parking. No smoking, no dogs. Suits couple or single person. Lease and references required. 250-226-7050 3 BEDROOM HOME Uphill. January 1st/15th (until September). Beautifully renovated, bright, clean, quiet. W/D, dishwasher. No smoking, no dogs. Lease, references required. $1375 + utilities. 250-226-7050 5 BEDROOM HOME available Jan 1 in Blewett, 5 minutes from Nelson. Huge yard, ample storage. $1800/ month. 604-764-7083. 2 BEDROOM DAYLIGHT basement suite w/d,n/p,n/s, $950 inclusive, available for Jan.15 or Feb.1 250505-3563 or 250-551-3663 EXECUTIVE CLASS 1 BEDROOM with den. Lower suite in Uphill house. Recently built, a true gem! Mature professionals only. W/D, F/S, DW. NS NP $950/month 250-505-2067

2 BEDROOM TRAILER with addition,12’x54’ shop, guest cabin all on private acre 1/2, $1300 a month 357-2466 SEPARATE WALK-OUT BASEMENT suite for rent Jan 1st 2010. 2 bedrooms,$900/mth utilities & phone extra NP/NS/ND 352-7545 FEBRUARY AND MARCH house for rent. Fully furnished. Call Justin @ 505-7962 or e-mail pick55@hotmail. com

Rentals Commercial 1080 SQ FT of commercial space downtown Nelson 551-2414

Rentals Wanted A DRY, SECURE garage or covered area to store my car until May. Wayne 250-352-9494. CLEAN RELIABLE MALE seeks room for rent, Nelson and area, for Jan 1st. Devin 250-352-9876 YOUNG WOMAN URGENTLY requires affordable housing in Nelson. clean quiet, responsible, helpful. Call Brittany 250-352-9876. HOUSING NEEDED IN town ASA. Two exceptional roommates and well behaved dog. Call Ryan 250-3529876.

Rentals Commercial

EMPLOYED COUPLE/ EXPERIENCED RENTERS seek home for selves and behaved dogs. January 1st. kaorbet@gmail.com (250)551-5433

STUDIO/SHOP SPACE. UP to 600sqft. 5 Minutes from Nelson on Yimir Rd. 250-352-3635

HOUSING DEARLY NEEDED, $45 Max. I also do handiwork. Please call 250-352-9876. Ask for Rick.

BEAUTIFUL, DOWNTOWN , stand alone building for lease. 2300 sq. ft. , 601 Kootenay St. Available Dec. 1 . Please phone for details; 250-8259932

MOVING TO NELSON. Room or bachelor apartment wanted before, or by January. Currently in Vancouver. 604-240-7691

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Shared Accom. CASTLEGAR FURNISHED ROOM in house. All utilities inc. N/S $150/wk or $450/mo. N/S 304-7806 ROOMS AVAILABLE IN lower Fairview home for gentle people with past shared accommodation experience 352-6779

Steel Buildings BUILDING SALE!.... PRICED TO SELL! Canadian manufacturer since 1980. Final Clearance! SPECIAL SIZES. 20X24, 25X30, 30x40, 35X50, 40X60, 48x90, 50X110, 60X150. OTHERS! Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, 1-800-668-5422.

Vacation Rentals US, CARIBBEAN, MEXICO NIGHTS STAYS provided for by Ramada. more info phone 250-352-2634.

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homes & gardens.

Is there a Santa Claus? The holiday season is close at hand and that means the age old question may be coming up for some of us. “Mommy, is there really a Santa Claus?” How do we answer such a question? Should we stick to the facts? Should we keep the fantasy alive for another year? I have one friend that has already told her little boy that there is no Santa Claus. He seems to be fine with it. He’s always been a boy that likes the straight facts. I have another friend who says he will never let the dream of Santa go. He will insist until his daughter is too old to ask, that there is a Santa Claus, reindeer and all.

Family Matters Isabelle Herzig (with her daughter, Fawn)

My daughter Fawn has yet to ask. She still believes that Rudolph lands on our roof and sometimes even comes in for a drink. When she does ask though, I think I will try something in between. I might say that the spirit of Santa Claus is alive and that to me what he represents is the joy of sharing time with family and friends, love, peace and happiness. All the things we really want the holiday season to be about. If the facts are the way

Making it to the other side of the Christmas season

Recently I, again Been watched that perennial Christmas offerThinking About ing, the 1946 movie, It’s a Wonderful Life staryou decide to go, remem- ring James Stewart. The ber that Saint Nicholas theme is that a person actually did exist, you who lives by the Golden can always tell them Rule will have the friends that story. Whatever you that count for more than �� decide �� to do, the fact is, wealth or fame. George Millar children do love the But sometimes the peri� really �� magic and the spirit of the od known to merchants holidays. we keep that as the Golden Quarter �� If�� alive, Santa or no Santa, can become a hectic time we will��all �� have a great to live through. That Holiday Season. becomes especially true as For more informa- we reach December and the headlights and buy tion on the story of Saint the Christmas rush begins something, ANYTHING, just to have a present for Nicholas, you can go to in earnest. At times the�� www.stnicholascenter.org words of the 1950’s Yogie the lady in his life. Yorgesen relates to From all of us at Yorgesen song, “I Yust that experience. He sings, Kootenay Kids Society, Go Nuts At Christmas,” “On the day before I rush we wish you all a Safe and seem very appropriate. in the store like a poor Happy Holidays. During my years as a Wal-Martian, we saw fre- bevildered yerk. I look at Isabelle Herzig is the regional quent Christmas occasions nightgowns for my wife, �� coordinator for Community those dark vuns trimmed a shopper, always Sudoku Classic Difficulty Level - Medium Sudoku Classic whenDifficulty Level - Easy sk9E000072 Action�� Programs for Children male, would come in look- in red, but I don’t know (CAPC) and works with the �� ing like a deer caught in her size and so she’ll get a Kootenay Kids Society. To carpet sveeper instead!” �� contact Isabelle to submit a Joke of the Day on behalf of �� a child, or to tell her what’s on your family’s mind, email �� isabelleh@kootenaykids.ca or phone 352-6678 ext 226. To learn more about Kootenay Kids, go to www.kootenaykids.ca.

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