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Friday, November 25, 2011 Vol. 1, No. 38

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Esperanza Chiasson-Comelli stands in support of the Vow of Silence demonstration happening at LVR Highschool. “It touches on a concept that not alot of people are aware of - the lack of education for youth world wide.”

Vow of Silence On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Canadian organization Free the Children is holding its annual Vow of Silence, an internationally proclaimed day whereby youth worldwide remain silent for 24 hours in solidarity for children globally who are denied their basic human rights. Each year a majority of L.V. Rogers students don black mouthbands and refrain from any form of contact with others in order to raise awareness in the youth community about their peers around the world who are silenced by poverty, exploitation, and lack of basic rights such as education;

By Signe Bronson more than 121 million children, more than half of them girls, are unable to receive a formal education, and this is what Free the Children founder Craig Kielburger’s primary intent on raising awareness is revolving around. To show your support for the youth in our community who are standing in solidarity for their peers across the globe, visit www.freethechildren.com/ vowofsilence and make a donation to FTC’s international education fund, which has allowed the organization to build more than twenty schools in rural communities all over the world.

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The Election is over and the winners are... Source: City of Nelson www.nelson.ca and the RDCK

Mayor:

✔John Dooley – 1790 ✘ Richard Rowberry – 481 ✘ George Mercredi – 105

Council:

✔Donna Macdonald – 1744 ✔ Paula Kiss – 1709 ✔ Bob Adams – 1605 ✔ Deb Kozak – 1595 ✔ Robin Cherbo – 1574 ✔ Candace Batycki – 1445

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School Trustee:

✔Bill Maslechko – 1407

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✘ Bob Wright - 1342

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I would like to thank everyone for their support.

✘ Margret Stacey – 1272 ✘ Charles Jeanes – 495

Area E

Faust - 581 �✔Ramona �� Bob Adams ✘ Josh Smienk - 417 City Councillor Area F �� ✔Ron Mickel - 384 badams@nelson .ca ��

✘ Mike Keegan - 262

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Proposed transfer station restrictions The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Central Resource Recovery Committee has recommended that the Board ask staff to pursue opportunities to formally restrict the types of waste management activities that can be undertaken at the proposed future Nelson Transfer Station site. The direction comes in response to public concerns regarding future site development and a perception that landfilling, incineration, or large-scale composting may be planned for the facility. The RDCK will request that the Ministry of Environment issue an Operational Certificate for the proposed transfer station, located at the end of Insight Drive in Blewett. The certificate would list landfilling, composting, and waste incineration as unapproved activities for the site. Operational Certificates, which are a regulatory requirement for landfills, are normally not issued for transfer stations since the environmental impacts of those facilities are assumed to be minimal.

World AIDS Day

Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 -9 pm at the Nelson United Church – 602 Silica St. ANKORS and the Nelson United Church are hosting World AIDS Day. Please join Reverend David Boyd and guest speakers for a candle light vigil in support and memory of those that have passed. There will be live music featuring Marina Richards with the Metis Women’s Drumming Group and Bessie Wapp. Food and beverages will be provided; music, thoughts and memories will be shared. For information on HIV prevention, harm reduction, testing and support, please call 1-800-421-AIDS

Members of SVCLS accept cheque. In the photo are Deb Corbett - Chair - SVCLS, Heather Burns - Director - SVCLS, John Brand South Slocan Branch Manager - CU, Vivien Bower - Executive Director - Osprey Foundation, Tom Murray - Chair - Osprey Foundation

Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society has openings for board and volunteers

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Slocan Hall and Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Knox Hall in New Denver Slocan Valley Community Legacy and RDCK areas E & F, has managed Society (SVCLS), a recently created to put $180,000 back into the commucommunity fund with over $180,000 nities it serves and has a fund totaling is holding two public information over $5.8 million dollars. To learn meetings in Slocan Park and New more visit their website at http://www. Denver. These meeting will offer a ospreycommunityfoundation.ca/. chance for community members to The current board would like to become informed and involved in the attract new members to form a larger exciting work of this society. board of approximately nine direcThe Kootenay Savings Credit tors. They are also looking to attract Union has donated over $130,000 other professionals to form an advito the Fund, through the Kootenay sory council. This council would not Savings Community Foundation, be a part of the board, instead just be which is in place to provide assis- available for professional advice. tance to local community non-profit To find out more, please attend programs. The SVCLS is also eli- information meetings, which will be gible for the “Endowment Support held Nov 29th at Slocan Park Hall, Program”, from Columbia Basin Trust and December 1st at the Knox Hall in (CBT). The program will be used as New Denver, both starting at 7:00pm. a fundraiser to receive donations from There will be speakers at the meetings the community. The donations will who will provide more detailed inforthen be matched by CBT for up to mation regarding what the SVCLS is $50,000.00. about and how you may get involved. The SVCLS is now an affiliate of Refreshments will be served. Please the Osprey Community Foundation, attend and get involved in this rare which is based in Nelson. In only and wonderful opportunity. 11 years, the Osprey Community For more information, contact Foundation, a fund serving Nelson Deb Corbett 250-355-2484

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$3.5 million towards student wage subsidies

CBT announces the School Works Program, as part of a $3.5 million commitment to increase employment opportunities for students in the Basin over the next three years. This pilot program will provide an $8/hour wage subsidy to encourage small businesses, non-profit, First Nation and public sector organizations in the Columbia Basin to provide part-time employment for full-time high school and post-secondary students in the Basin during the school year. CBT anticipates the Summer Works and School Works programs will create up to 900 student jobs over the next three years. Both programs will be administered by College of the Rockies with the Present from left to right, Ida Hanson, George Commandeur, Dana Knapik(youth representative), MP Alex first School Works application intake in Atamanenko (signing petition), Sister Nancy Hurren (Parish Assistant) & Myself, Barry Nelson. not shown Kathi December 1, 2011 and the next Summer Knapik, taking the picture. Works intake in February 2012. Check www.cbt.org often for current information about this program and othOn Saturday. Nov. 19 MP Alex their personal commitment to not ers or call 1.800.505.8998. Atamanenko met with the Nelson use bottled water unless absolutely Catholic Cathedral Development & necessary. Peace Committee to accept our petiThe committee will be followtion to ask the Federal Government to ing-up with the Minister responsible Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at stop the purchases of Bottled Water for taking action on this petition and Central School Gym in Nelson Warm up this Saturday at Community where potable water is available. will report that information when This petition of some 1200 names received. We are also interested in Connect Day. Friendly faces, local food will hopefully be presented in the the current policy of the Provincial & lots of free activities are all part of the house of parliament sometime before Government on this issue and will in day. It’s a barrier-free and no cost event. Christmas break. This initiative was due course pursue this with our local Children and families are welcome. This inclusive event is open to everysuggested after a group of 90 youth MLA, Michelle Mungall. It would from across the Nelson Catholic also be interesting to know the policy one in our community struggling to make Diocese met in Nelson St. Joseph’s of the Regional District of Central ends meet. There will be many services on site school for a Youth Justice Rally in Kootenay of which we will make including basic dental exams, haircuts, Feb. 2011. At that Rally the needs inquiries. for reduced use of bottled water in The committee wishes to thank confidential health testing, acupuncCanada & the world was presented. all those many people who signed ture, massage, foot care, ANKORS, This was one of the actions that have their personal commitment to not the Women’s Centre, advocacy, legal occured since then in the Diocese. use bottled water and for signing this information, rent subsidy information, We are very pleased with the pol- petition to the Federal Government. Salvation Army, Kutenai Art Therapy, icy of the City of Nelson who banned On behalf of the Nelson women’s outreach, warm winter items, bottled water in civic institutions Cathedral Development & Peace plus much more. For more information contact Katie some time back and are glad to see Committee, Barry Nelson, 1918 both Nelson Mayor, John Dooley and Silver King Rd., Nelson, BC V1L at ncoh@nelsoncares.ca. Volunteers are also still welcome MP Alex Atamanenko have signed 1C7, 250-352-2704

Say no to bottled water

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City of Nelson needs Auxiliary Fire Fighters

Wood stove exchange program

The Regional District of Central Kootenay received $27,500 from the wood stove exchange program to encourage residents to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a high-efficiency model or other clean-burning appliance, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today. Earlier this year, the Province provided $200,000 to the BC Lung Association to continue and expand the successful wood stove exchange program into 2012. The funding allows the regional district and other participating communities to offer a $250 rebate on the purchase of a new wood stove, insert, pellet stove or gas stove/fireplace. Dealers, manufacturers and suppliers may also offer additional discounts. Submitted by the Ministry of Environment

mum acuity of 20/100, aided must be a minimum of 20/40. Please note that female applicants are encouraged. Application forms may be picked up in person at Nelson Fire & Rescue Services located at 919 Ward Street or downloaded at the City of Nelson website: www. nelson.ca The completed appli-

cation must be delivered to Nelson Fire & Rescue Services on or before November 30, 2011; only written applications will be accepted by the Fire Chief for consideration at that time. All applicants will be required to write an aptitude examination at 1900 hours on November 30, 2011 and successful candidates will be required to

attend a 20 hour recruit assessment/training weekend on December 2, 3, 4, 2011. For more information please contact Nelson Fire & Rescue Services. The Corporation of the City of Nelson Fire & Rescue Services, 919 Ward Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-3103 Email: firerescue@nelson. ca

OPPORTUNITY – FIRE FIGHTERS BC Hydro is seeking to engage multiple contract Fire Fighters to support construction underway at Mica Generating Station, located 135 km north of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Contract fire fighters will be required to meet the requirements listed in Request For Proposal #1033, posted on BC Bid week of November 21, 2011. The work will include the delivery of emergency responder duties such as fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical, and related services at BC Hydro’s Mica Generating Station. Interested applicants should review RFP #1033 on the BC Bid website: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. Please note that the closing time for submissions is 11:00 a.m. PDT on December 19, 2011. No late submissions will be accepted. Optional information sessions will be held at BC Hydro’s Vernon facility (1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon) and at BC Hydro’s Edmonds facility (6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby). Please refer to RFP #1033 for the dates.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart. Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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The City of Nelson Fire and Rescue Services will be accepting applications from community minded persons to fill several vacancies in the complementary Auxiliary Fire Department. Applicants must be of good character, bondable, in good physical condition and a minimum of 19 years of age. Eyesight unaided must be a mini-

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Rita Moir’s book B.C. Hydro gives to food cupboard becomes bestseller “It’s very satisfying when one of our books makes the bestseller list,” says Diane Morriss, owner and publisher of Winlaw-based Sono Nis Press. “It proves we can compete with the big publishers.” The most recent Sono Nis title to make it into the top ten best-selling titles in British Columbia is Rita Moir’s local photographic history book, The Third Crop: A Personal and Historical Journey into the Photo Albums and Shoeboxes of the Slocan Valley 1800s to early 1940s. The Third Crop is available through local bookstores or by ordering direct from the Sono Nis website (www.sononis.com) More information about Rita Moir and The Third Crop can be found online at www.sononis.com.

The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Cupboard was the recent recipient of a grant for a new Energy Star refrigerator from the BC Hydro Employees’ Community Service (HYDRECS) 2011 Southern Interior Relationship Fund. Sandra Hartline, St. Saviour’s Food Cupboard Committee chair (left) accepts a cheque for $900. from Beth Woodbridge of BC Hydro. Back row, left to right: Norma Collier, Food Cupboard coordinator Nora Nitz, Ean Gower, Diane Bystrom. Missing: Denyse Kyte.

Does vitamin C help fight off a cold? dr. science Morgan Dehnel

At the first tickle at the back of the throat many people rush out to the pharmacy to buy vitamin C tablets. But is there good proof that vitamin C can prevent or treat a common cold? Vitamin C is a water soluble molecule of ascorbic acid (meaning “without scurvy”), first isolated in 1928 by Dr. Szent-Gyorgyi, a Hungarian biochemist. Humans must obtain at least 10 mg of vitamin C from our diet to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Since the publication of “Vitamin C and the Common Cold” by Dr. Pauling in the 1970’s which reported that 1000 mg/day of vitamin C was effective at reducing the incidence of colds by 45%, many people take high doses of vitamin C at the first sign of a cold. Despite the popularity of this vitamin among cold-

sufferers, the effectiveness of vitamin C in preventing a cold has remained scientifically controversial. A recent paper published in the journal of the Public Library of Science Medicine compiled data from 59 studies published between 1940 and 2004 that had reported on the effects of high levels of vitamin C on the incidence, severity or duration of a cold. Analysis of the data from all these studies revealed that the incidence of a cold was only decreased in people who were exposed to extreme physical stress (eg. marathon runners, skiers and soldiers). In normally-active adults there was no effect of taking vitamin C on the incidence or the severity of a cold. The data did however show a minor reduction in the duration of a cold (8-14% reduction in symptom days) in people taking vitamin C. Any decrease in the duration of a cold, even a very minor one, sounds good to me!

Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Morgan Dehnel, a particle accelerator physicist, and resident of Nelson. Please send comments or questions regarding this column to express@expressnews.bc.ca

Free Kootenay app now available The KOOTENAY app is the ultimate tool for flexible travel in the Kootenay Rockies. Download it for free today! It offers complete travel information services – everything you need to plan your trip and also what you need to know while you’re on the road. The KOOTENAYapp functions include: Event notifications, Ferry schedules & road reports, Mapping & driving directions,Videos & webcams The KOOTENAYapp is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. For Blackberry and Android users, www.KootenayRockies.mobi is available – the official travel website for the Kootenay Rockies region formatted for a handheld device. For more information call Karen Cook, Publications & Website Kootenay Rockies Tourism at 250.427.4838 ext 204 or email Karen@KootenayRockies.com

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Raise the Roof Campaign Raise the roof is a fundraising campaign set to fix dilapidated roofs and take on other iniatives in rural Nicaraguan communities this winter. There are a few ways to become involved John Wards Fine coffee will be donating gift cards to the cause. Gift cards are priced in denominations of $5 or $20 each and make the perfect Christmas Gift. Pick one up today at John Ward Fine Coffe, Gaia Rising, or contact The Latitude Project. Also, fresh off the Press: tickets for a Raise the Roof

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�� concert featuring DJ Ryan �� Wells and Yard Sale at The 50 Artisans Spirit Bar on December 30. �� Location: Prestige Lake Side Resort 100% of gift card sales and �� Friday, Dec. 2, 4 pm -9 pm �� concert proceeds go towards �� Saturday, Dec. 3,�� 10 am -6 pm the project kicking off in �� 2012. Sunday, Dec. 4, 10 am -5 pm �� There will also be a bake �� Click here�� on Facebook sale on Nov 30 at John Ward, �� to see us �� so make sure you come down �� for some treats, all proceeds �� going to the project! �� Look for more upcoming �� fundraising events and read �� more about the latitude proj�� ect on thier facebook page. �� Thank you so much for the �� support ��

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Pink T-Shirt Day Design Contest Annies Boutique will be promoting a Pink T-Shirt design contest in support of Stop Bullying awareness. The winning design will be on the t-shirts and promotional posters for Pink T-Shirt Day on February 29, 2012. Winning and runners up will be featured on the posters and on the website too. Submit your design by e-mail, mail or in person

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to Annie’s Boutique at 402 �� Baker Street in Nelson on or �� before December 1, 2011. Be �� sure�� to attach or enclose your �� name, address, phone num�� ber, and e-mail address with �� 25TH ANNIVERSARY KASLO �� your entry. �� More information on �� CHRISTMAS�� LIGHT UP �� Pink T-Shirt Day and rules �� about the contest visit www. �� pinktshirtday.ca �� Winner will be announced �� on December 15, 2011.

A gift that keeps on giving.

The perfect solution for someone who already has enough socks! Make a donation to Osprey’s Community Fund. Let us know the name of the person on whose behalf you are making this ‘gift’ donation. We’ll send that individual a lovely vintage Christmas card informing him or her of your gift. The tax receipt will be sent to you.

Grounded’s Christmas Spirit Friday, Dec. 23, 6:00 am until 4 pm Grounded Coffee House Join us to help raise money for the Nelson Food Cupboard. The profits of the day will be donated to our local food bank. Together we can make a difference. We will be open our usual hours: 6:00 am- 6:00 pm. For more information, contact 250-352-1712

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Christmas Faire Guide

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.

Fair Trade Holiday Market Friday, Dec 2 and Saturady Dec. 3rd at SelfDesign High. Visit www.selfdesignhigh.com for details.

Christmas by the Lake 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

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 Saturday. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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

Annual Winter Exhibition and Sale of student work at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College. Starts Friday, Dec. 9 at 5:30-9:30pm, continues Saturday Dec. 10, 10am-4pm. 606 Victoria St, Nelson. 250-352-2821.

Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair Sat. Dec. 17th, 10-4, Harrop hall, 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. Enjoy great food and refreshments, games, prizes, wonderful artisan crafts, and gifts, and a visit with Santa.Donations to the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper at the door. Info (250)2295370.

Christmas Market, 10-3, Kaslo Hotel. Handcrafted baking, soaps, bodycare, pottery, paintings, preserves, woodenwares. Free Admission. Phone 250-353-7680 for more information

Actress and musician Bessie Wapp is one of the local celebrity readers at this year’s Like the Dickens event, in support of the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Like the Dickens returns Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Nelson United Church. Doors open at 6:30 The “Ghost of Christmas Mayor John Dooley, Present” will be a friend- the evening’s host, proly one at the annual read- vides lively commentary ing of Charles Dickens’ A and Irish charm, and the Christmas Carol. Like the Nelson Heritage Harmony Dickens, an annual event Barbershop Chorus offers supported by CBC Radio, sounds of Christmas to warm brings notable Nelsonites hearts and lighten spirits. together for a timeless clasTickets are available sic and to raise money for at the door for a minimum the Nelson Food Cupboard. donation of $10. Donations The event, features above $20 are eligible for a readings by CBC reporter charitable tax receipt. The extraordinaire Bob Keating, Food Cupboard will also celebrated author Rita Moir, be accepting donations of femme fabulous Bessie non-perishable food items at Wapp, stage diva Marg that time. All proceeds from Stacey, and top cop NCP Like the Dickens benefit the Chief Wayne Holland. Nelson Food Cupboard.

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Myers Performs DECK in Ymir

Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Ymir Hall Last years sell out performance at the Capitol Theatre will be performed in the cozy confines of the Ymir Hall. Lucas Myers’ one person show DECK: How I Instigated Then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at Eddy Music, at the Ymir Store and at the door. This is the last opportunity to see DECK in the Kootenay’s before Myers takes it on the road in the new year. Don’t miss this darkly hilarious take on the small town, semi urban milieu. WARNING: POWER TOOLS, PHYSICS, PARTIAL NUDITY.

Movember Extravaganza - bring on the mustache

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 8pm The Royal , 330 Baker Street The Kootenay Army ment to raise money and for Men’s Health is bring- awareness for men’s health ing Nelson its very first issues, specifically cancers Movember Extravaganza! affecting men. We are a group of local Join the fight and help individuals, male and celebrate Classic Difficulty Level - Easy sk9E000003 with us at the Sudoku ClassicMovember Difficulty Level - Medium female, who have come Extravaganza together under the banner on Movember 30th at The of Movember Canada – Royal. part of a worldwide moveEntertainment includes

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DJs Craig Mullin, Joel West, and Billy Bangers, as well as surprise performers, on-stage moustache sculpting, and prizes will be awarded for Best Team sk9M000016 Mo, Miss Movember, the Mo Money Award for most funds raised, and the coveted Man of Movember.

Doors open at 8pm; tickets are $10 to $20 sliding scale at the door. For more information visit our facebook page or http://ca.movember.com. For more information, contact http://ca.movember. com/mospace/374726/

Friday, Dec. 9. The Royal. 9 p.m.

In the wake of winning his first East Coast music award, and on the verge of his second Juno Award Nomination, rap/hip hop artist Ghettosocks is setting out on his all-inclusive coast to coast Canadian tour. Accompanying him on his epic adventure are label mates, Muneshine, Timbuktu and west coast veteran recording artist Jeff Spec. Opening the show is local support from Psybo. Tickets $10 at the door -

Ghettosocks Rocks

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Unplugged Sessions at Ellison’s Market and Cafe

Saturady Nov. 26, noon to 3 p.m. at Ellison’s Cafe The Unplugged school music teacher). Sessions hosts 3 new acts to They meet near the shores their stage starting at noon of the Columbia River in with Andrew Parkhouse, Castlegar to co-write songs a 22 year old singer/ inspired by their own lives. songwriter from Atwood http://www.youtube.com/ Ontario who started play- user/MotesandOats ing music two years ago. Closing act is the Alan He soon got invited on a Kirk Band unplugged with North American acoustic music ranging from tratour one year later so he ditional and original and quit his job, sold his truck folk to pop/rock. He has and hopped on the tour performed in the U.S., bus! When the tour was Europe and beyond includdone he ended up moving Nakusp and Whatshan ing back to Nelson. http:// Lake Music Festivals.and www.reverbnation.com/ his catchy, energetic songs andrewparkhouse have been licensed for Next up is, TV, commercials and film Motes&Oats, flute and including “The Tanchiro guitar weaved with power- Brothers” soundtrack. ful vocal harmonies char- Alan will perform on guiacterize the jazz folk sound tar accompanied by Mike that unfolds with Melissa Bennett on guitar and harMcCready (an aspiring monica plus Don Walker permaculture farmer) and on hand drums. http:// Shannon Moldenhauer www.phonicrecords.com/ (an elementary and high wordpress/index.php More info at http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369

Creston’s own Folk Wonder

Alan Kirk and his band will be playing at the Ellison’s Unplugged Sessions this Saturday, Nov. 26 at noon

Saturday, Nov. 3. The Royal. 8 p.m. The Royal is pleased & soul, while capturing his to present Creston Valley’s mountain upbringing in the own rising folk wonder, Canadian Kootenays. He’s Daniel Huscroft. Don’t be created his own brand of fooled by Daniel’s unpol- evergreen soul, blending ished exterior. Behind the acoustic guitar, strings & bushy beard & dusty boots piano in 13 stunning tracks. lies a masterful musician Opening the night will be who cut his teeth on a piano, country/folk sensation, & picked up his first vio- Little Birdie. Be sure to lin when he was five. His make it out to The Royal for new album, Here is Just For this real Kootenay treat! Now, marries country, roots Tickets $7 at the door.

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Fishheads and Flowers

Flowers to those businesses who Flowers to beautiful pregnant belemploy people with disabilities and lies, and my sister who just graduated mild mental retardation. These young from belly to baby. I wish I coudl be people are getting a chance to do closer to share your joy meaningful work and it does wonders Signed: Enjoy every minute for their self-image. Signed: Appriciate the effort Flowers to husbands who singlehandedly take the kids to work with him, feed them, bathe them and tuck them in. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what some people say about men, they make great mothers Signed: Coming home to dinner

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Kurt August Patalla

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Kurt August Patalla of Kaslo, British Columbia passed away at the age of 87 years. Kurt and Elizabeth moved to Kaslo in 1979 after retiring from the City of Calgary Fire Department. He loved fishing, boating, hunting and traveling the world. Kurt was predeceased by his infant son Eric, wife Elizabeth Anna in 2002, and brother Erwin. He is lovingly remembered by his companion Shirley Lipsack, Sons Robert (Lisa) of Calgary, Gordon (Edith) of Courtenay, BC, 2 grandchildren Karl and Jorden, extended family Tracy (Michael) Fawcett of Calgary and Zachary and Bronwyn. By Kurtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service. Cremation has taken place and interment of his cremains will be held at Fishburn United Church, Alberta. Special thanks to all staff of the Victorian Hospital of Kaslo to which donations may be made to the Hospital Auxiliary Society Box 607, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On line condolences maybe expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Christine Sutherland, honours her father Bill Sutherland, first Canadian wounded in the second world war at the old City Hall Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Toronto. Bill Sutherland was the president of the local Legion in Nelson. During the war he served with the Imperial Seaforth Highlanders in Fort George, Scotland.

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Opinion&Editorial SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Publisher’s Note: Nelson Becker

Youth voice comes to the Express Update

This week marks the introduction of the first of two writers to the Kootenay Express Update community. Signe Bronson and Colin Greenlaw are L.V. Rogers high school students. They approached me with the idea of writing. I jumped at the opportunity to involve young people in the Update. This week, Signe is writing about Vow of Silence. We may live in a small town, but we are connected with the rest of the world. Signe reminds us of that. Next week, Colin is writing about the season opening of Whitewater. He promises to let us know

what is new and exiciting. It is important for people to feel they are being heard. It is important for people to feel that they can have an effect upon society. Without the belief that we can make a difference, we won’t make a difference. Not everyone, whether they be high school students or adults understands the amount of power they really have in our society. The reality is that we do have power. All we need to do is express ourselves. I am proud to be able to give an opportunity to Signe and Colin to to communicate to the general public from a youth point of view.

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Occupy Nelson responds to city proposal After successfully complying with all requests issued by the fire department, organizers at Occupy Nelson were hopeful that the City would grant their request to access public electricity. However the City countered with a proposal that involved dismantling the camp. Today, Occupy Nelson responded. Below is the full text of Occupy Nelson’s response to City Council:

Dear Council and Mayor, While Occupy Nelson finds your offer of space for a kiosk and use of the power during business hours in exchange for the removal of our tents and structures to be generous we must regretfully decline. The homelessness issue in Nelson is such that even

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our little amount of aid has become part of people’s lives. We cannot in good conscious remove our protest camp without a tenable solution that provides those in need with a safe space for the upcoming winter months. We feel that the nature of the protest camp would change if such a space were available. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Occupy Nelson

In spite of the dismantling under duress of various Occupy camps around the country, Occupy Nelson will continue on as it feels occupation serves an important political point in a time of worsening financial and environmental crisis. It is an appropriate response to the

By Brett Rhyno on Behalf of Occupy Nelson problems facing our society. issues in the spotlight. Why Occupy? A quesPublic squares have a tion that is often asked of long history of being used us at Occupy Nelson is why as a place for communities is it important for us to be to assert their voice. When occupying City Hall? Aren’t the Egyptians decided to end we hurting the grass? And, dictatorship in their country, wouldn’t we be getting our they went to Tahir Square. To message out just as effec- do so they violated many bytively with an information laws, possibly trampled a bit kiosk? of grass, and as Canadians we The most immediate expressed our full support. answer is that the most disThe issues are no less tinguishing aspect of the real here. Austerity is comOccupy movement is our ing. Working poor are losing tactic. Our message of unit- their homes. The middle class ing the 99% is a new way of are going further in debt. And advocating for the same kind the homeless are left out in of change that social move- the cold. ments and activists have been We are camped out as telling us we need for years. a constant reminder that the The difference with us is that system is not working, and we have committed ourselves to inspire all of us to work to an ongoing occupation to harder as a community for be in solidarity with these the solutions that we all want movements and to keep their to see.

Updates from the House

The last two weeks in the House saw several private members bills introduced, including mine, on strengthening protections for students in private post-secondary education and thereby enhancing our domestic and international reputation as a desirable destination of choice for post-secondary students. This was my first private member’s bill. There are many ways to address issues in the Legislature, and this method allows an MLA who is not a Minister (i.e. in Cabinet) to propose legislation. It is then up to the Cabinet to move the bill onto the two debate stages. In BC, Cabinet rarely moves a private member’s bill forward, but this doesn’t make presenting them a wasted effort. In my case, for example, I’ve put together some important steps to improve our private post-secondary system since the Liberals have been lax on this issue. Members of the public can now see

MLAs to meet more regularly, so I took advantage of that to finally sit down face to face with the Minister for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to discuss Meadow Creek Cedar located at the North of Kootenay Lake. This was a fruitful meeting where I was able to gather important information about the Ministry’s investigations into the mill’s infractions and what may lie ahead for the community. Additionally, I was able to secure an ongoing working relationship with the Ministry on this issue. The House will now recess until Michelle Mungall, MLA February when we will pick up where for Nelson-Creston we left off. Keep following this column to stay up to date with what’s happening where the NDP plans to go on this issue in House in 2012. Michelle Mungall and offer feedback. MLA Nelson-Creston To view the bill and watch me presenting it in the Legislature, visit NDP Opposition Critic Advanced the News section of my website, www. Education, Youth and Labour Market michellemungall.ca. Being in the House also allows Development

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What to do with Nelson Transfer Station Land?

Nelsons most valuable community asset is without doubt our waterfront lands. Soon the transfer station will be mov-

ing away from one of the most beautiful spots in our community. The land will then be available for redevelopment. There are big

obstacles to overcome as the land is built on fill and is potentially holding a lot of pollution underneath. Digging down can end up

being an expensive cleanup project. None the less, there are things that we can do to be able to enjoy to enjoy those lands.

What development do you want for the Transfer Station lands?click here

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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

Has the Occupy Movement affected you?

Yes

IT didn’t affect me, but makes the City Hall grounds look like a dump. IT has given me hope. IT’S brought economic inequality into the open for all to discuss. RAISED my courage to speak out regarding the disparity in incomes within Canada and moreover between Canadians and others across the world. MADE me aware and empowered to help change for the better. THE key thing about the O.M. is that it raises awareness of main issues (and smaller yet very important other issues, confronting our society). Change can only happen within. Our economic system is ‘sick’. Capitalism, consumerism,

continued growth can not continue - they all contribute to over use and depletion of resources, Greed is a disease. We need to learn to live more simply and within our means. The O. M. is a tiny yet vibrant call to give us all a ‘kick in the butt’. Most of our society (99%) will continue their old ways, the 1% will continue to work for necessary change, which will ultimately ‘save’ the 99% . History has proven that minorities (1% or less) have had a huge impact on the majority (99%). It won’t happen in my Lifetime, but still it’s nice to see that change will happen, the turtle won the race against the hare.

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Events Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 27

live music

Fri. Nov. 25

Pat Henman CD Release Concert. Finley’ Bar and Grill 8:30 pm S

Sat. Nov. 26

Candye Kane. The Royal. 8 p.m. She’s been called “the most powerful and entertaining Blues singer of her generation. Tickets are $20 and available at Royal Espresso and www. liveattheroyal.com Unplugged Sessions at Ellison’s Cafe and Market. noon to 3 p.m.Andrew Parkhouse, Motes & Oats and Alan Kirk Band.

Espresso, Eddy Music and www. liveattheroyal.com

Mon. Nov. 28

Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

Tues. Nov. 29

Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open.

Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3

Daniel Huscroft. The Royal. 8 p.m. Creston Valley’s own rising folk wonder. Tickets $7 at the door

Sun. Dec. 4

Niko at the Hume Library Magic Bus w/ Mike Payne. The Thurs. Dec. 1 Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Royal. 10 p.m. Local electronic Moonlight Hustle with music. It’s always a great night Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar on the dancefloor when some of Breakfluid. The Royal. 9 p.m. and Grill. 9p.m. Nelson’s finest Dj’s take the stage. An evening on the dancefloor No cover! with Breakfluid. No Cover! Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the The Library Lounge Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 Wed. Nov. 30 p.m. Movember Extravaganza . The Sun. Nov. 27 Fri. Dec. 2 Click here to Royal. 8 p.m. Join us for this Imaginary Cities. The Royal. prostate cancer fundraiser as we LINT w/ Joel West & the submit your listing 7 p.m. Tickets $12 day of show gather and feast our eyes on our Moving Mosaic Samba Band. Uplifting, soulful and emo- handsome Kootenay men and their theExpressNewsUpdate tive pop music. Tickets $10 in facial hair. DJ’s and live music. The Royal. Doors 8pm. Tickets $5 at the door advance and available at Royal Tickets $10-$20 sliding scale

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Fri. Nov. 25

Two Views: Photographs of Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank and The White Line: Engraving Prints from the Studio and Collection of Gene Leavitt. Both Exhibits are at Touchstones Nelson. Fine Threads Clothing & Sweetwater Promotional Solutions Huge Clothing Clearance Sale NDAC Friday 4-9pm & Saturday 9am-5pm 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. Fine Threads Clothing & SweetwaterPromotionalSolutions Huge Clothing Clearance Sale. NDAC Friday 4-9pm & Saturday 9am-5pm Community connect day: a unique approach to well being. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central School Gymnasium, 811 Stanley Street. See page 3 for more information on this event Health Co-op membership drive in the mall. Please join ($10) to support healthcare in community. sharbrow@shaw.ca

Sun. Nov. 27

It’s a Wonderful Life! A live Radio Play. Sunday, November 27, 2:00 pm. Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan River Rd. $10 Information 250-226-7312

Tues. Nov. 29

Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society - Information Meetings. Slocan Park Hall and Knox Hall, New Denver. 7 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 1

Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society - Information MeetingsSlocan Park Hall and Knox Hall, New Denver. 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3

Social Dance, Memorial Hall, Silverton. DJ music, Ballroom & freestylers welcome. Proceeds to Lake Stewardship Society. Christmas Reflections at the Nelson Adventist Church, 1502 Granite Road,at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy healthy refreshments following. Cookie-Rama. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Slocan Credit Union. Homemade cookies available for purchase by the single or dozen. The Nelson Chapter of The Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel. It is our Christmas Luncheon and a preregistration is required. For further information 250- 505-5561.

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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 Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing social group for trans and genand food. 420 Mill St. 250-352- der diverse folks. 250-354-5362 9916 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 Service. Everyone welcome to Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and 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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Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 27

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. 250-3523583 see puzzle on page 15

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FINE THREADS CLOTHING & Sweetwater Promotional Solutions Huge Clothing Sale NDAC Nov 25, 4-9pm & Nov 26,9am-6pm FORUM THEATRE WORKSHOPS for youth ( aged 14-19)! January. Tell your stories onstage! marya@nelsonwomenscentre. com ARTIST KAREN GUILBAULT showing new paintings at Mountain Modern Interiors, Christmas prices starting at $125.

Automotive-Cars

96’ TOYOTA TERCEL. Green, 4-door, 5-speed, 2 sets of tires. Needs some work. $900. Call Heather 250-368-3687. 03’ CHRYSLER SEBRING for sale. 121,667 km. Excellent condition. Asking $4450. Call Aline at 250-355-2491

Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

00’ FORD EXCURSION, 8 passenger 4X4 in good shape. $7,500.oo OBO Ph. 250-3547288

Children

CHILD BACKPACK CARRIER. Deuter kid comfort III. Like new. $150 250-505-1144 CHILD SLED/ PULK for cross country skiing. Fjellpulken of Norway. $300 250-505-1144

Christmas Craft Faires

ANNUAL WINTER EXHIBITION AND SALE of student work at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College. Starts Friday, Dec. 9 at 5:30-9:30pm, continues Saturday Dec. 10, 10am-4pm. 606 Victoria St, Nelson. 250-352Automotive-Tires/ 2821. FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY Market Parts/Other Dec 2nd/3rd at SelfDesign High. FOUR 14 INCH, Hankook tires Visit www.selfdesignhigh.com for on rims. For 4 ford focus. Used 3 details. months, like new. $300. 250-352- KOOTENAY CHRISTMAS FAIR 5434. Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. - 9 4 HANKOOK WINTER I*Pike tires, p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 205/65/15 on steel rims $650.00 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. ($900 new, very good quality tire!) 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 250-354-9365 the Prestige Lakeside Resort. FOR SALE RAV 4 Used SNOW Kootenaychristmasfair@hotmail. tires (2) Toyo A20 235/55R18 Good com. condition $100.00 Phone 250-551Computers 0378 NOKIAN LT245/76R16 ALL sea- LEXMARK E240 LASER Printer son truck tires, nearly new, $650, (B&W). Works great, has toner, I need colour now. $100 obo. 250250-505-3468 551-5172 CHAINS FOR 14” tires. Came off FREE old truck. Adjustable if you’re handy. Offers. Nelson. 250-551-5683 TIRES 2 DUNLOP winters 215/60R 15 ARCTIC Claw Snow 195/65R15 with good tread. (not Tires practically brand new! $300 on rims) 250-359-7979 OBO call 250-352-2026 Health & Fitness 4 MICHELIN ALPIN TIRES 235/75R14. Mounted on Ford HOMEOPATH IN NELSON! rims Will fit F150 or Explorer Individualized care. For acute and chronic complaints. Call - $150 250-352-7144 Margo MacLaren 250-354-7072

TREADMILL- “FREE SPIRIT 810” gently used, in great shape. $200 (paid $1100 new) 250-359-5971 STATIONARY BICYCLE, FREE Spirit, Like New, $180.00 250825-4182

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ELEGANT VINTAGE SILVERPLATE tea service: teapot, sugar, cream, tray, jam cellar, teaspoons, etc. Kathy 250-3521956

Lost & Found

LOST: CHILDS KITTY cat hat inside the Nelson Trading Company on Nov. 12. Call 250551-7833 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.

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KENMORE HEAVYDUTY WASHER/DRYER $200/set located in nelson to view call 250-365-8136 or e-mail mqhuchet@gmail.com SNOW BLOWER DUAL stage Craftsman 305cc Tecumseh motor 27” 6 forward 2 reverse 1/2 price paid $1599. 250-8254499 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. CRAFTSMAN 27” SNOWBLOWER. 305 CC. Electric start. Dual stage. Power propelled. New. Paid $1,100 asking $800, 250-357-0050 SKI BOXES: THULE Frontier $250 (paid-$500), Yakima Skybox18 brand new $500 (paid$700) e-mail frolix@telus.net

45 GAL FUEL barrel & hand pump $25; basic treadmill $25. 250-399-4109 3 ONLY GLASS panels from sliding doors. $50. each. Good for green house or railing. 250352-2704 MODERN WOODEN HIGHCHAIR, used and loved (worn) but completely functional, paid $150 asking $75- 250352-7269

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BACHELOR SUITE, FURNISHED, Uphill area, N/S N/ P includes utilities, laundry, $550 per month 250-352-9590 SAFE, SECURE AND Dry Storage Space right downtown Nelson! From 50 to 3500 square feet. Access from Baker Street and Herridge Lane. Available March 1, 2012. Reserve your Music & Dance WATERFRONT 2 BEDROOM, space now! VERY GOOD FULL size vio- 2 bath home at 14 mile. Pets BACHELOR SUITE IN Rosemont lin for sale. Includes case, bow considered. References required for sublet Dec, Jan. $650 month inclusive. N/S N/P 250-505-1178 and music. $975 OBO. 250-354- Call 250-354-8225 9579 1 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 800sqft, in Nelson. Jan 1st. $850+ Walk Seniors Other to Safeway, water & downtown. MOTORIZED 4 WHEEL battery CAMPING TENT 4 persons, Chris at 250-352-6311. used twice and bought new, 50$ CABIN IN QUEENS Bay. operated scooter, good on hills, indoor/outdoor, gently used, call 250-509-0031 One person only. $485+hydro 250-354-7800. 4 ARCTIC CLAW Winter M+S includes highspeed internet - Easy Shared Accom. Tires on Toyota Rims. 195/74 R14. and satellite TV. Difficulty 250 229-5217 Level Tread like new. $150.00. Email dstan@netidea.com LOWER UPHILL NELSON. Phd.chek@live.com TWO BEDROOM IN Rosemont Lovely furnished room for SMOOTH FITNESS 6.17 treadmill - balcony - lots of storage.NS NP. woman. W/D, wifi, NS/NP, avail for sale. $750 obo. 250-352-0928 $860 plus electricity. 250-352-6849 now $475/mo 250-551-0129

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JANUARY 1ST ROOMMATE wanted in Uphill.$625 including utilities, w/d, parking, furnished or not, female preferred. 250505-8266 TWO ROOMS FOR rent in Ymir till May. $450 month inc. (wi-fi and laundry)20 min from Nelson, 15 from Whitewater. 357-0050

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