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Friday, November 18, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 37

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Nelson resident Meg Stewart asked a question at the All Candidates Meeting and Forum meeting at Central School Voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School), 811 Stanley Street, Nelson, B. C.

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Get your free radon testing

Kootenay residents will now be able to test for potentially dangerous radon in their homes thanks to a partnership between the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in some homes. Because radon cannot be seen, tasted or smelled it can go undetected. Longterm exposure to radon is linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer and is the second leading cause of the disease after smoking. Radon levels are generally highest in the fall and winter months, making this an ideal time to test for the gas. Homeowners can then return the kit to the RDCK, which will forward it for laboratory analysis. Results will be provided in confidence but if they are willing, homeowners are encouraged to anonymously share their results with the Donna Schmidt Lung Cancer Prevention Society, which is gathering information on radon levels in the region. Test kits and brochures may be obtained at the following RDCK offices: 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, 531B - 16th Ave. S. Creston, BC, 204 - 6th Ave. Nakusp, BC

Blewett residents with RDCK representative Ramona Faust board the bus for its inaugural voyage to Nelson

Blewett bus makes inaugural voyage Blewett- After years of lobbying the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Blewett residents hopped on a bus to town Monday morning. “I know it takes time to build ridership,” says Blewett resident Sandra

Nelken. “But we are thrilled to have a bus to Blewett; we have been calling for this for a long time.” The bus route runs from downtown Nelson at Ward and Baker and the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson along Blewett Road to Morello

Road. It makes three runs to and from town five days per week. A one way ticket costs $1.75 adults and $1.50 students and seniors. Changes have been made to the North Shore bus schedule as well, which includes a later evening bus.

Effluent plume to turn pink for testing The City of Nelson Utilities Department will be conducting a dye test on the Waste Water Treatment Plant effluent to evaluate the location of the effluent plume in the Kootenay River and also to help establish appropriate river sampling locations

for receiving environment monitoring. The dye, Rhodamine WT, is non-toxic and the effects will be a temporary pink colour in the Kootenay River below the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It will not affect the fish or other aquat-

ic life forms. All appropriate agencies have been notified. Testing will commence on November 23, 2011. For further information, please call The City of Nelson Operations Department at 250-3528238

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Fines for food

Saturday, Nov. 19 at The Nelson Public Library In a bid to turn tardiness into tastiness, the Nelson Library had declared that all fines collected on Saturday, November 19th will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Late book-returners are invited to wait until November 19th to pay up and benefit the Food Cupboard; penalties for lost or damaged items are not included. “People from all walks of life use the Library,” says Chief Librarian June Stockdale. “We’re an important part of the community—and so is the Nelson Food Cupboard. By working together we can fill both bellies and spirits.” The Nelson Food Cupboard Society is a nonprofit organization concerned with providing healthy food for those in need. The organization also offers education around nutritional health and community awareness of poverty issues. The Library will also accept additional cash donations for the Nelson Food Cupboard on November 19th.

Selkirk grad Tom McTavish in Guatemala last year.

Help send Selkirk students to Guatamala Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., at Nelson’s United Church on Silica St. Simple food in rich com- and learn more about grasspany and a common purpose roots Community Health – all of this is offered in a projects in that country. festive Guatemalan Beans Previous groups visited and Rice DinneFor a sixth urban area free-trade zones, year, great community sup- highland villages where port is making it possible for community health and wella group of Selkirk College being is being affected by Nursing students to travel to Canadian mining operaGuatemala to participate in tions, and also the remote

Transgender Day of Rememberance Sunday, Nov. 20, 5 - 6 p.m. corner of Ward and Baker street The Transgender Day other factors in their lives. of Remembrance, an event This trend shows no sign of held all over the world, is abating. set aside to memorialize The Transgender Day of those who are killed due Remembrance serves severto anti-transgender hatred al purposes. It raises public or prejudice. Over the last awareness of hate crimes decade, more than one per- against transgender people son per month has died due and publicly mourns and to transgender-based hate or honors the lives of brothers prejudice, regardless of any and sisters who might oth-

erwise be forgotten. The vigil will express love and respect for people in the face of local and national indifference and hatred. The Transgender Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that the people being violated are member of our commu-

north-eastern jungle region of the country, where government health services are almost non-existent. The event is the first major fundraising effort to send the next group south in the Spring of 2011. Cost is $10 at the door, and children are welcome.

nity.It gives allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who have died by antitransgender violence. Note: This page was taken from http://www. rememberingourdead.org/ day/what.html For more information, contact 250-354-5362

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Community connect day: a unique approach to well being

Saturday Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central School Gymnasium, 811 Stanley Street. In and around our city, port, employment counsel- ty approach to taking care just behind the scenes, ling, winter blankets, health of each other” says Tabor, volunteers and organiz- appointments, a BBQ lunch Community Coordinator ers are busy preparing for and so much more! This year with the Nelson Committee Community Connect Day organizers hope to include on Homelessness. She notes, 2011. This year will mark some additional wellness “Connect is a really active the 4th annual offering of resources, including yoga, demonstration of people the event in Nelson. Given as well as a kid zone for coming together, from difthe community support that children and families. The is building, it is sure to be a multiple barriers that result great day. from poverty make access Community Connect to these resources very difDay is a free & inclusive ficult for many in our comevent that provides easy munity. This unique event access to a wide range of is barrier-free and open to services and supports, all anyone struggling to make under one roof! The array ends meet. �� of activities on-site have “The powerful and included dentist appoint- exciting aspect of Connect ments, haircuts, massage, is that it acknowledges that art workshops, housing sup- we can take a communi-

ferent sectors and walks of life, to support the common purpose community well being”. For more information or to participate in this event Contact Katie at email: ncoh@nelsoncares.ca.

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Proven Leader Civil Engineer Business Owner NELSON CITY COUNCIL

Vote on Nov. 19th Re-Elect

Bob Adams for Council

“Invested in Our Community” Daughter and 2 granddaughters live in the community Six year term as City councilor Served Nelson for 27 years as Director of Works “Reliable and Responsive” Awarded Dedicated Service Award by the BC Public Works Association & Life Membership in American Public Works after 30 years of service, Knowledge in all our City Departments. Served as Justice of the Peace in Sask. and BC

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West Kootenay Christmas Faire Guide 19th Annual Queen City Christmas Craft Faire

Christmas by the Lake

Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free.

Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Silverton

11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Best Western on Baker St. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425.

Country Christmas Craft Faire Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday. Nov. 19, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the HUme Hotel. Admission $2. Join us for tea & support Nelson & area Friends of the Family, $5 includes Craft Faire admission. NEW... Enjoy Wine & Appies while you shop! Friday, 8-10pm, $10 Support Friends of the Family. 250-352-5027.

“Christmas in the Valley” Craft Faire Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Legion Hall 502 Harold St, Slocan. Everyone Welcome! Vendors wanted. Phone 250-355-2672 for application.

Kaslo Christmas Craft Faire Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Legion in Kaslo. As part of the 25th anniversary Christmas Lightup Celebration the same day.

Winlaw Hall’s Christmas Craft Fair

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Saturday. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Vendors wanting to participate call Carey, 250-226-7702. ��

Ymir Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair Sunday. Dec. 11, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 17, Harrop Hall, 6066 McConnell Rd, Harrop. Vendors wanting to participate call, 250-229-5370.

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Kootenay Christmas Fair Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. 50 artisan vendors, gingerbread house workshop and live music. For more information email Aviva Steele at Kootenaychri stmasfair@hotmail.com.

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“Seriously Funny... A Comedy Show”

Pictured above are some of the funny folk taking part in a comedy show benefit for the Women’s Centre. Front to left... Lisel Forst , MC, Bessie Wapp, Jen Callow, Krista Lynch. Also to perform but not pictured, Lucas Meyers, Michelle Meyters and Sheila Lane

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St. Nelson Let Nelson’s own comedic geniuses help you keep the winter blues away a little longer while supporting a great community cause. All proceeds from Seriously Funny....’ a Comedy Show will be going to the Nelson & District Women’s Centre. Local stars of stage, including Lucas Meyers, Krista Lynch, Jenn Callow, Bessie Wapp, Sheila Lane and Michelle Mungall, will treat you to a night of irreverence and hilarity, led by MC Lisel Forst. Come early to schmooze, place your bids in the silent auction, and enjoy a drink along with complimentary tasty nibbles. Tickets are $20 at Eddie’s Music, Otter Books, and the Women’s Centre. For more information please contact the Women’s Centre at 250-352-9916 or drop by at 420 Mill Street.

Allemande-MOVE: The Company Saturday, Nov. 19 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street Constructed largely of haughty manner, lending an duets, which shift in mood interesting emotionality to an and design “Allemande” is already intriguing dance. a brisk, busy work built of Set to a poignant assemsmall, precise ballet-based blage of Johnny Cash recordactions, seasoned with a sharp ings, Simone Orlando’s contemporary aesthetic. “Studies of Cash” employs Beamish’s choreographic heartrending video footage talent lies in how he is able to (by Lynne Spencer), a comic make a series of fast, dispa- karaoke scene that leavens rate isolations flow togeth- the sadness, and a marvelous er into logically connected choreographic fusion of raw phrases that add up to larger athleticism, folk-dance eleand profoundly expressive ments, and classical lyricism movement statements. to portray the grim sentiIn other contexts this ments associated with Cash’s sleek, technical style of con- music and life. temporary dance is often exeAllemande also features cuted with a detached quality, a new work, Marcato, for the Beamish’s dancers perform company’s five male dancers with passion and relate to that premieres in New York one another in an almost in September 2011. Virtuosic

movements illustrate a series of the complex power dynamics that unfold amongst the group. The program is completed by black tent on the plains, a deconstructed woman’s trio en pointe set to a score by rising British composer Charlie Usher, who’s works have already been played at Lincoln Centre and by the BBC Orchestra. Charge by Phone 250-352-6363 buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Arts &Entertainment Pat Henman CD Release Concert Friday, November 25, 8:30 pm at Finley’s Bar and Grill On Friday, November 25 bers of the rock band, in Nelson, audience mem- April Wine, and they both bers will see Pat Henman in write and record. She feels a role she hasn’t played in extremely lucky that both Nelson yet: lead singer in a of them shared their music contemporary band. In June with her. of 2010 Pat began a jourHer band consists of ney into a land she wasn’t some of the finest musifamiliar with. She asked all cians Nelson has to offer: her family and friends if Sydney Galbraith, Darren they had a song they would Mahe, Steven Parish, let her record because she Rick Lingard, Tim Bullen, was going to record a CD. Danielle Corbin and Jesse Sixteen songs were sent Lee. Tickets are $15 for to her from all over Canada. the concert; CDs will be The genre she wanted to for sale also. Tickets availsing was R&B and funk. able at Finley’s or Otter Pat comes from a very Books in Nelson. If you call musical family so she took ahead you can reserve your advantage of her relatives. table with dinner reservaHer brother, Jim, and her tions. For more information cousin, David Henman, call 250-352-5121 or go to were both original mem- www.pathenman.com

Unplugged session at Ellison’s Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. at Ellison’s Market &Cafe

The Stowaways will be playing Ellison’s. The band consists of Colin Boland on guitar/vocals, Pete Reid on banjo/vocals, Christopher Herbst on dobro/vocals and Damien Ritchie on fiddle/vocals. Since forming last winter they have since become one of the busiest oldtime/bluegrass bands on the island

Opening this *extended* Unplugged Sessions is Plain, Simple & Fun composed of Earl Hamilton on clawhammer banjo, Norm Richard on guitar, Genie Sittig on fiddle and possible special guest performing folk, oldtime and bluegrass. Earl, Norm and Ward started playing together again to celebrate ten years since The Leo Trio began after 911 to help lift some spirits during challenging times. They will be followed by Abby Cowan with Carol Street who played to a full house at last year’s guitar and vocal recital when Carol introduced her guitar student Abby. This will be Abby’s debut as a songwrit-

er as she introduces her new music compositions. Max Hawk & The Raptors follow with folk, country and bluegrass. Max’s heartfelt vocals and buzz-saw guitar playing evoke a true feeling, fortifying the mission and dream of the timeless singer songwriter from Dylan on down. http://www.facebook. com/pages/Max-Hawk/ 159585877431598?sk=info An extra hour has been added to accommodate The Stowaways, this young band has become a crowd favourite in Victoria and the Gulf Islands. They are , recording their debut CD on Hornby island

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Arts &Entertainment Ansel Adams and Wt

Leonard Frank

Exhibit opening Friday Nov, 7-9 p.m. Touchstones Nelson will celebrate the opening of two exhibitions: Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank and The White Line: Wood Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of Gene Leavitt. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception, taking place from 7-9pm. Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank, is a compelling collection of photographs presents two views of internment and incarceration in the early 1940s. Leonard Frank’s photographs include images from internment camps in New Denver, Kaslo, Sandon, Tashme, and Vancouver, BC, while Ansel Adam’s photographs depict the Manzanar Relocation Centre in California. This exhibition is on loan from the Japanese Canadian National Ansel Adams phot of Calisthenics at Manzanar Relocation Centre, California, 1943. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photos Division. Museum. prints from his impressive personal colThis exhibition provides an opporlection, as well as those he has created tunity to reflect on the nature of forced himself. It promises to be an exciting separation and uprooting. The internopportunity to gain insight into this proment camps for the Japanese Americans cess, and see the amazing range of style were scattered around the US west. In and expression that is possible within its Canada, the B.C. Security Commission boundaries. Sudoku Difficulty Level - Medium sk9M000002 was established Classic Difficulty Level - Easy Classic sk9E000001 Invented in the 18th century, primarLocal artist and teacher Gene Leavitt ily for book illustration, wood engravhas long been interested in creating and ing is a refinement of the ancient relief collecting relief and wood engraving technique of the woodcut resulting in a Image: They just keep getting bigger. Wood Engraving prints. The White Line will feature far richer tonal range and greater detail. 2010 by Gene Leavitt

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Selkirk College hosts an alternative timeline of history

Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Selkirk College Castlegar Campus in The Pit on Selkirk College’ Peace Studies students will be putting on a display called ‘An Alternative Timeline of History’ This over 100 foot display of photos, exhibits and captions provides a timeline of history over the last

thousand years. Many of the history books and traditional timelines we learn from feature many wars, conquests and military heroes, whereas this timeline will show history from a more peaceful perspective.

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An Angel has flown

Two year old Anaya Cassin Potts had Infantile Krabbe Leukodystrophy, a terminal brain disease. She passed away on November 13, 2011. She was 26 months old. Born in Nelson, Anaya has touched the hearts of many in our community and beyond. Since being diagnosed, the response and compassion from the community aided the family in need and Anaya will forever be remembered. Anaya became known as the “breast milk baby” because of the nationwide campaigne for donated breat milk. Anaya’s mother, Camera Cassin, wrote this message on her blog to all of her supporters throughout thier journey.

Dear Readers: We are planning on online memorial service that will be streamed and it will also be re-playable

so you won’t have to worry about missing it. It will be wednesday or thursday and there’s a crew of people working on it and I don’t have the exact details yet but I’ll be sure to let you know. I do know that the theme is **Celebration! LOVE! Rainbows and Dancing** I want people all over the world to wave their rainbows high and shout their love to the sky. I want there to be dancing I want there to be joy. Anaya MADE IT! She graduated with honors! She did a great job. Let’s show her how proud we are of her! Thank you everyone for your thoughts, love, prayers and messages. Anaya is very well loved. I am humbled to have been able to share her lessons with you. She was my teacher. I was only her messenger. Please read the “About Anaya Page” and www. healinganaya.com for more background information.

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Opinion&Editorial SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Publisher’s Note: Nelson Becker

Vote for who will do the best job

Do you want your school trustee, city councillor or mayor to vote or for what they believe in or to vote for what you want. Many politicians feel they were elected to do what they think is right. They say if the voter does not like what they support, then the voter can kick them out at the next election. I want the representatives of our community to vote for what the majority of our citizens want. This puts more responsibility upon both the representatives and the voter. The voter has to find ways to let the civic servants know

their feelings and the representatives have to find ways of accurately assessing public opinion. There are ways to assess public opinion. We could do surveys, focus groups, email list serves, and referendums. We could form advisory committees and sub-committees. In order for any method to succeed, there has to be buy-in from the public. The public has to participate and no method of reading minds will ever work 100%. I will vote for those candidates who I feel listen best. See you at the polls.

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Opinion&Editorial Pets - Purely Natural By: Dr. Andrew Jones

5 Natural Dog Arthritis Tips Every Dog Owner Needs To Know

Dog arthritis is one of the most common reason pet owners see a veterinarsian. Unfortunately the only option many owners are given is to treat their dog with potentially toxic anti-inflammatory medication. This article will give you my top 5 natural dog arthritis solutions that you can use on your dog at home. Supplements which contain Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin are most important; they both have veterinary studies showing their effectiveness. The big point here is to ensure that they are in high enough doses, and the correct form to be helpful

for your dog. As a guideline you can use a dose of 500mg of Glucosamine per 50lbs of body weight daily, and 250mg of Chondroitin per 50lbs of body weight daily. Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for every arthritic pet; they decrease the inflammatory processes that further damage the cartilage in the joints. There are a few potential sources: flax oil, fish oil, or even evening primrose oil. I personally have found flax oil to be very effective, especially when given at the dose of 1 tablespoon per 50lbs of body weight daily. Flax oil’s other big benefit is it is cost effective – it costs a fraction of fish oil. Acupressure is an ancient form of Chinese healing that every pet owner can start using for their arthritic pet. The easiest way to start is

to locate a point called ‘The Aspirin Joint’. It is found on the outside webbing of your dog’s hock joint- this is the joint just up from their back feet. Place your index finger on the outside of this web of skin and with moderate pressure, hold for 60 seconds. I suggest performing this 3 times a day for 7 days, and assessing if it is helping your dog. There are a surprising number of herbs that can be helpful to relieve the pain in arthritis, but with all the conflicting information, it is often difficult to know what to choose. Willow contains the active ingredient found in aspirin, (salicylate) and was a traditional First Nation’s remedy for arthritis. The Willow dose I have used is 100 mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of body weight. Salicylates are toxic

to cats, so never give Willow to your cat. Many dog owners have reported relief of arthritic pain by the use of homeopathy, and I have seen certain dogs respond well, so it may help your arthritic dog. So there are my top 5 holistic and effective dog arthritis solutions. If you have an arthritic dog, I encourage you to try a few of these natural remedies to give your dog pain relief naturally. Your dog will definitely thank you! DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1, 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet’s medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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Dear editor:

Fish Heads to those people who don’t clean the snow off their vehicles. Take the extra time, clean off the snow ... it may not only save your life one Signed: day ... but maybe someone A greatful Nelsonite else’s.

Flowers To the Occupy Nelson people who had the class to allow us to conduct Rememberance Day ceremonies with little disruption.

Fish Heads to the city councillors that are using their city e-mail address in their campaigning for reelection. Yes that is an abuse of position and if you had integrity you would drop out of the race right now!

The IHA bureaucracy As a former RDCK Director, Kootenay Lake is expanding and flourHospital Board Member, ishing while patient care and past chairman of falls behind. Medical Save Our Services (SOS), professionals are overI would like to remind worked and morale is my friends and neigh- low. This situation won’t bours that Kootenay Lake improve until we elect Hosptial in Nelson has Signed: Frustrated become a pale shadow of representatives committed to the restoration of its former self. Fish Heads to people who disrespect We have no surgeons. our services. Finding out Remembrance Day. You We have no ICU. There who is who before you show a lack of compassion are insufficient beds with vote is the healthy thing for those of us who grieve the accompanying pres- to do. for relatives from Nelson sure for patients to leave who payed wtih their lives Yours truly, quickly they are Difficulty L Levelwhether - Easy sk9E000001 fighting the NazisDifficulty and other Earl Hamilton ready or not. Many just enemies. Nelson, BC don’t get admitted. Signed:Remembering Editor’s note: Earl Hamilton is a volunteer with the Uncle Jerry and Ray campaign to re-elect RDCK Director Ramona Faust

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Has the Occupy Movement affected you?

Publisher’s comment Nelson Becker I have been affected greatly by the Occupy movement. I am a 68 year old activist who believes in the power of seeing the world as a whole. My social awareness started in the USA during the time of segregation. That movement was built upon

the shoulders of the women’s movement and continued to the anti-war movement. Those movements were successful and yet they did not reach into the cause of the problem. The Occupy movement is about disparity and greed. These are the causes. I am buoyed by the Occupy movement and feel, (hope?) it marks the beginning of an era of change - an

era with less greed - a more peaceful world. In Nelson, there were around 750 marching last October 15. A few tenters are left behind, trying to represent the many who marched. The marchers have to stand up and act. Each of them must find their own way to reduce greed, individually and globally.

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The deadline for submitting responses to these surveys is noon, Thursday, Nov. 17. We will present the results of this week’s survey in our next Update.

THE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS SURVEY What do you think the elected candidates first priorities should be?

TWO items of importance: Have a better understanding of the financial statements of the city so that decisions are made from real facts. Second, Find the report of a council committee of 7/8 years back on how to encourage and in fact allow meaningful input from Nelson citizens on subjects that have a great effect on them, such as helping to set some items in the budget that need to be priorities. This could include issues that effect the whole of the community or items that would effect a particular area in the community. Several committed and effective people worked for a full year on this report to simply be mothballed. What a waste. Some councillors say input from community members is a major priority. I say prove it. Barry Nelson OUTDOOR skatepark...let’s finish this political game already.

AS always,the priorities should be infrastructure services water,roads,garbage disposaland regreational facilities,after that come business and economic support,health,social welfare and the enviroment.Outdoor skatepark...let’s finish this political game already. LOOK after the infrastructure and pay less attention to special interest groups. REDUCING Carbon Output with an anti-idling bylaw for ALL vehicles and converting much of Baker Street to a car-free zone (similar to Kimberley). Let’s ban non-degradable plastic retail bags (like Rossland) and confront high housing costs. ENVIRONMENTAL sustainability, followed by economic sustainability.

THE first priority of the successful candidate should be to implement a “Living Wage” policy and practice for Nelson City and the Regional Districts. HOUSING and poverty issues be pro-active around mental health. This town has alot of citizens with mental health issues, they may be neighbours, co-workers, or the guy on the corner asking for change. Nelson could set an example of how a community deals with a stigmatized group of citizens living quietly with their pain. We see ourselves as a spiritually concious community and there are alot of broken people in our community who could use support. This may not be a first priority, but our council could work towards de-stigmatization and be one of few communities that do so.

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Events Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 27

Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and they are refreshingly musical with Grill. 9p.m. compelling lyrics. Opening is The Ohbijou w/ Snowblink and Belle GameTickets $10 available Mon. Nov. 21 Breakfluid. The Royal. 8p.m. Royal Espresso, Eddy Music Clinton Swanson and Friends at Distinct members of the Toronto and www.liveattheroyal.com featuring Hornography. The indie pop scene Opening sets Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. Royal. 8 p.m. - - The third and by Snowblink and Breakfluid. The Library Lounge final show in Clinton Swanson’s Tickets $10 in advance / $15 three-concert fall series is a perday of show available at Royal Wed. Nov. 23 formance by a nine piece horn Espresso and www.liveattheroyal. Variety Shows w/ Estevan and driven band called Hornography. com Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. $10 at the door Neighbour @ the Spiritbar. Come to listen, come to play! Sarah & Rich at the Library The stage is open. http://www.facebook.com/event. Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. php?eid=257747367605286 Paul Landsberg at the Library Tues. Nov. 22 All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Sun. Nov. 20 Bar and Grill Hey Ocean w/ The Belle Game Thurs. Nov. 24 Niko at the Hume Library . The Royal. 8 p.m. In the spirit Sat. Nov. 19 Ballgag ‘n’ Chain Gang. The Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. of classic Pop songwriters such Sarah Slean/. The Royal. 8p.m. Royal. 8 p.m. Ballgag ‘n’ Chain as Paul Simon or Fleetwood Mac Gang is a 5-piece juggernaut of sound; a musical sideshow like no Time dialation other . Tickets $6 at the door space traveling, and hence the space ship was traveling Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the that he must have aged less? at 95% of the speed of light Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. dr. science Morgan Dehnel Unfortunately, the book does then the clock on earth would Fri. Nov. 25 I am reading a book on not give the answer. So what show that 3.2 years had gone Pat Henman CD Release astronomy that contains a is the answer? Is it related by for those on earth. chapter on special relativ- to accelerations that the two Per the textbook College Concert. Finley’ Bar and Grill ity. In the exercises at the frames of reference experi- Physics by Serway and 8:30 pm S end of the chapter is the fol- ence? Does this question Faughn page 688, the general Sat. Nov. 26 lowing question: “Suppose really belong in general rela- theory of relativity describes Candye Kane. The Royal. 8 an astronaut visited a tivity?” how measurements made Yes, I believe you are on by observers accelerated by p.m. She’s been called “the most remote star and returned to earth, moving all the the right track. The two cases gravitational forces compare. powerful and entertaining Blues way at a speed so close to described are not as symmet- And through the principle singer of her generation. Tickets that of light that he aged rical as they may appear. The of equivalence, which states are $20 and available at Royal only slightly compared with astronaut actually experiences that, in a region of space suf- Espresso and www.liveattheroyal. people on earth. What if he the accelerations of the trip, ficiently small that the accel- com claimed that his ship was and so what is happening to eration due to gravity can be Unplugged Sessions at Ellison’s actually stationary, and that the astronaut is distinctly dif- regarded as constant, a gravi- Cafe and Market. noon to 3 p.m. it was the earth that did the ferent from what happens to tational acceleration is indisSun. Nov. 27 moving? Then he should the people on earth. Usually tinguishable from an accelImaginary Cities. The Royal. 7 appear aged and people on they describe these problems eration of the observer due earth younger. How can this by having the astronaut syn- to other means. So I believe p.m. Tickets $12 day of show paradox (a famous one) be chronize his clock with some- the answer to your second Uplifting, soulful and emoresolved? That is, how can one’s clock on earth. If the question is that, yes, general tive pop music. Tickets $10 in the astronaut realize that it astronaut’s clock shows that theory of relativity is required advance and available at Royal was, in fact, he who did the his trip took one year, and to interpret the accelerations. Espresso, Eddy Music and www. liveattheroyal.com Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson.

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This will be an intimate evening with a special artist that you won’t want to miss. Tickets $30 available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal. com Extended Unplugged Sessions 12-4, Plain & Simple, Abby Cowan & Carol Street, Max Hawk & Raptors, The Stowaways! 2 x UK Dmc Champ - JFB at the Spirit Bar. http:// www.facebook.com/event. php?eid=109692662474500

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special events

Fri. Nov. 18

19th Annual Queen City Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free. 11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Best Western on Baker St.. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425. Weavers Guild annual sale and exhibit Friday, Nov. 18, from 4p.m.to 9p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9a.m. to 4p.m at the Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave., Castlegar. Admission is free Beer, burger and entertainment for $10,00 at Finley’s. Nelson Refugee Committee fundraiser. 6 to 9. Churches, Temples and Tipis - 50 Km Spiritual Diet. Exhibiting at Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar – Nov. 18 to Feb.

Sat. Nov. 19 ELECTION DAY Voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Nelson on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Central Education Centre (Central School), 811 Stanley Street, Nelson Please support rugby in our community, by joining us

for a night of fun and socializing with old friends and new. Nelson Grizzlies’ year end banquet and fundraiser. 7 pm at Finley’s. Tickets are $30. Fines for food at The Nelson Public Library. In a bid to turn tardiness into tastiness, the Nelson Library had declared that all fines collected on Saturday, November 19th will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Annual Christmas Bazaar Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street., 10a.m.-noon Coffee and Muffins $3. 1p.m.-3p.m. High Tea $5. Bake Shop, Crafts, Jewellery, Books, Mystery Gifts available 10a.m. –3p.m. Everyone Welcome! 19th Annual Queen City Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Lots of crafts, bake table and door prizes. Admission: $3, kids 12 & under free. 11th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Best Wsetern on Baker St. Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays finest artisans & crafters. Info, Holly, 250-825-4425. The Nelson Chapter of The Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.Our Guest Speaker is Roger Oliver. He will Speak on the topic of Learning in Retirement. for more info contact Pat Reid at 250- 5055561. Allemande-MOVE: The Company. 8 p.m. Dance show at ther Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street

Community connect day: a unique approach to well being. 10 Trans Day of a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central School Rememberance, candlelight Gymnasium, 811 Stanley Street. to mourn the Transgender See page 3 for more information Folks who have been mur- on this event dered worldwide. Health Co-op membership drive Mon. Nov. 21 in the mall. Please join ($10) to Nelson’s Mane Event: Glam support healthcare in community. Hair Show Featuring Anthony sharbrow@shaw.ca Crosfield, winner of Slice’s Sun. Nov. 27 Superstar Hair Challenge. It’s a Wonderful Life! A live West Kootenay Ostomy Radio Play. Sunday, November Support Group meets at Kiro 27, 2:00 pm. Vallican Whole Wellness Center, Trail at 2 Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. $10 Information pm. Info: 250-368-9827. 250-226-7312

Sun. Nov. 20

Wed. Nov. 23

Downtown Baker Street Farmers Market. Inside the Nelson Trading Company. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy local crafts and produce.

Thurs. Nov. 24

Ride to Conquer Cancer Orientation Nelson: Details and RSVP on Orientation Calendar www.conquercancer.ca.

Fri. Nov. 25

Two Views: Photographs ofAnsel Adams and Leonard Frank and The White Line: Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of Gene Leavitt. Both Exhibits are at Touchstones Nelson. Opening reception for the Craft Connection and Gallery 378’s annual Christmas Fair. Pat Henman will sing songs from her recent cd project at Finley’s.

Sat. Nov. 26

Downtown Baker Street Farmers Market. Inside the Nelson Trading Company. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy local crafts and produce.

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Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication Alzheimers/ Dementia and leadership skills. 2nd and Caregiver support group meet- 4th Thursday of every month. ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. www.toastmasters.ca 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or Acupuncture for Addictions. Free email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc. drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at org for more info. 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505Downtown Nelson Local 7248 Market. 400 block of Baker St. Fridays 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. Gender Outlaws, a support and Nelson Women’s Centre Dropsocial group for trans and genin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing der diverse folks. 250-354-5362 and food. 420 Mill St. 250-3529916 Saturdays Darts at the Nelson Legion. Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 at Cottonwood Falls Park Thursdays Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. Grief Support Series. 10 a.m. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with to noon, Oct. 20 – Nov. 24, Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 2011 (6 session course) at the The Nelson Scrabble Club Multipurpose Room, Public meets at 1p.m. For further Health, (second level) 333 information, please call 250Victoria St. This series is open 352-6936 to anyone who is experiencing Sundays grief due to the death of someRC Electric Buggy and one they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. Pre- truggy dirt track racing, at 6 registration is required. Free mile North Shore, 11a.m. (donations gratefully accepted) jdnelsonrc@gmail.com nelsonhospice@netidea.com St. John’s Lutheran Church Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop- Service. Everyone welcome to in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308 food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Wednesdays

Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-3522822 Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250352-7727 Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515 Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-3543859. Everyone welcome Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250352-7727

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Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Drum Circle! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374 South Slocan Village Rd. Old Church Hall. Beginners welcome. Joel 250226-0068

Tuesdays

Nelson’s Parkinson Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-2292272. Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, Mondays 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Scottish Country dancing 7 to Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223 or 9 pm at the Central School Nadine 250-359-7777 Gym, 811 Stanley Street (use the Mill street entrance). For Answers more info contact Kathy at 3597545 or June at 352-1836. Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill La Leche League (breastfeeding information and support). 3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 312 Silica St. 250-352see puzzle on page 15 3583

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Health & Fitness

Misc. Wanted

Rentals

FORUM THEATRE WORKSHOPS for youth ( aged 14-19)! January. Tell your stories onstage! marya@nelsonwomenscentre. com

HOMEOPATH IN NELSON! Individualized care. For acute and chronic complaints. Call Margo MacLaren 250-354-7072 STATIONARY BICYCLE, FREE Spirit, Like New, $180.00 250825-4182

SALTWATER TANK NEEDED (drilled or overflow box). And or marine fish, coral...250-3541069 LARGE OR SMALL accordion. 250-352-1917.

3 BEDROOM. AVAILABLE Dec 1. Half duplex. 1250 Hoover St. NS/NP, dw/w/d 250-352-2293 2 BEDROOM RENTAL suite rental at 6 Mile. 250-825-4181 BACHELOR SUITE, FURNISHED, Uphill area, N/S N/ P includes utilities, laundry, $550 per month 250-352-9590 BACHELOR SUITE IN Rosemont for sublet Dec, Jan. $650 month inclusive. N/S N/P 250-505-1178

Automotive-Cars

89’ PONTIAC SUNBIRD, good condition, asking $600 Phone 250-352-0746 ask for Kevin 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL. Green, 4-door, 5-speed, 2 sets of tires. Needs some work. $900. Call Heather 250-368-3687.

Automotive-Tires/ Parts/Other

FOR SALE RAV 4 Used SNOW tires (2) Toyo A20 235/55R18 Good condition $100.00 Phone 250-551-0378 215/60R15 ARCTIC CLAW Snow Tires practically brand new! driven only one winter month $400. 250-352-2026 CHAINS FOR 14” tires. Came off old truck. Adjustable if you’re handy. Offers. Nelson. 250-5515683 215/60R 15 ARCTIC Claw Snow Tires practically brand new! $300 OBO call 250-3522026

Computers

LEXMARK E240 LASER Printer (B&W). Works great, has toner, I need colour now. $100 obo. 250-551-5172

Events

TRANSGENDER DAY OF Remembrance, a world wide event to honor Transgender people. Nov.20 6pm Baker & Ward

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TIRES 2 DUNLOP winters 195/65R15 with good tread. (not on rims) 250-359-7979

Home & Garden

ELEGANT VINTAGE SILVERPLATE tea service: teapot, sugar, cream, tray, jam cellar, teaspoons, etc. Kathy 250-352-1956

Lost & Found

FOUND KEYS WITH WOODEN name tag “serena”. Please email z12ski@yahoo.com to describe. Proof of identity will be required to claim these keys, to ensure they are returned to their rightful owner.

Misc. for Sale

08’ LINE INVADER Twin skis with Solomon bindings for sale. $300 obo call 250-354-3033 CANON REBEL XT and lens bundle for sale $700 obo awesome condition call 250-354-3033 KENMORE HEAVYDUTY WASHER/DRYER $200/set located in nelson to view call 250-3658136 or e-mail mqhuchet@gmail. com SNOW BLOWER DUAL stage Craftsman 305cc Tecumseh motor 27” 6 forward 2 reverse 1/2 price paid $1599. 250-825-4499 SPORTRACK SKIRACK. FITS most vehicles; carry 4-6 skis or 1-2 snowboards. $60 obo. 250365-7763 ORIGINAL DAVID LAMBERT Pottery-plaque circa50’s-60’s #19 “Sea Lion”. Collector’s piece. Excellent condition. $50.00. 250352-1921, evenings. SKI BOXES: THULE Frontier $250 (paid-$500), Yakima Skybox18 brand new $500 (paid$700) e-mail frolix@telus.net

Music & Dance

LOOKING FOR A piano accordion. 250-352-1917. CELLO FOR SALE, bow ($600value), music stand, $1000 obo, 250-358-2797 VERY GOOD FULL size violin for sale. Includes case, bow and music. $975 OBO. 250-3549579

Other

CAMPING TENT 4 persons, used twice and bought new, 50$ 250-509-0031 4 ARCTIC CLAW Winter M+S Tires on Toyota Rims. 195/74 R14. Tread like new. $150.00. Email Phd.chek@live.com SMOOTH FITNESS 6.17 treadmill for sale. $750 obo. 250-3520928

Rentals Wanted

SMALL BARN (NELSON) with good floor high/dry and corral must be reasonable. Call Mike 250-352-1957 LOOKING 4 PLACE to rent in Nelson. Up to $750. Have 1 cat. Call 250-777-4648

Sports Equipment

BURTON SPLIT BOARD. Used a handful of times. Mint cond. $300.00 O.B.O. 250-354-8298

Real Estate

9.56 ACRES. 3 bd house & 2 bd mobile, snow roof, addition. Subdivision potential. Dave@nelsonrealty.ca 250-3548225

Real Estate Wanted

RENT ACREAGE CLOSE to Nelson. Old Farm or help run your farm. Young Family interested. 778-320-9310

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