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Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 47
Demonstration for Democracy
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Nelson and District Chapter of the Council of Canadians hosted a public rally at noon at Nelson City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 12 to highlight concern about the robocalls scandal and the undermining of democracy in Canadian elections. Pegasus McGauley (front with yellow sign) said they were there to demonstrate support for eight plaintiffs in a case currently at the Supreme Court of Canada. According to McGauley, the plaintiffs are asking for the results in six ridings to be thrown out and a bi-election held due to the original election results being influnced by fraudulent activities which each one of them had personally experienced.
View the entire interview with Pegasus McGauley at http://youtu.be/IsM6PlPuea4
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Ward Street Place revitalization campaign reaches milestone The Ward Street Place Revitalization Campaign has reached its first milestone. Nelson CARES secured funding to complete major fire safety improvements to the building. This includes: a new fire sprinkler system and alarm system, electrical upgrades to the suites, replace and or refurbish interior door treatment to improve fire safety. The work will be completed by March 2013. The funding for this work was arranged through a refinancing plan with BC
Housing. “We have wanted to complete this work for 10 years -our team has worked hard to make this happen!” Jenny Robinson Executive Director Nelson CARES. This is part of a larger goal to rejuvenate this historic building in the heart of downtown Nelson BC. The next phase of the campaign is to raise funds to refurbish the Victoria Street wing of the building and move Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter to a new location. This will allow Nelson CARES to put in 12 new
affordable housing units at Ward Street Place. This project was shortlisted for funding through the BC Housing and Columbia Basin Trust Affordable Rental Housing Initiative. ‘Notification for the award is imminent, if we are selected this will mean significant improvements to this wonderful old building.’ Jenny Robinson Executive Director Nelson CARES. “We have been working on the development of this project for years. These new units will fill a much needed gap in the community,” Chris
Ingles, Chair Nelson CARES Society. Nelson has lost 61 low income rental units in the downtown area since 2006 and the demand has continued to grow. (Kerr Block – 38 units ; Royal Hotel - 9 SRO units; Queen’s Hotel - 14 SRO units). Nelson CARES will launch a community fundraising campaign once the status of the funding application to the Affordable Rental Housing Initiative is known. submitted by Nelson CARES
Thirteen local governments are the first to sign on to meeting their carbon neutral commitment together through the joint procurement of Kootenay-based offsets. The first to commit are the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay (RDCK), Kootenay-Boundary (RDKB), and East Kootenay (RDEK), and the municipalities of New Denver, Salmo, Fruitvale, Kaslo, Trail, Midway, Slocan, Rossland, Greenwood and Invermere. More local governments are expected to sign on to this initiative in the coming weeks. By working together over the last four years, local governments across the Columbia Basin and Boundary areas are estimated to have saved up to $750,000 on energy in their own operations. By buying Kootenay-based offsets together, the local governments will save again while
keeping the investment in the region. “The RDKB’s commitment to acting responsibly is clear. We are saving energy, emissions, and money in our operations through actions such as retrofits. We are piloting approaches to save emissions in our communities such as organics diversion,” says RDKB Board Chair Larry Gray, adding, “Becoming carbon neutral is one part of that commitment.” “While it is not realistic for us to completely eliminate fossil fuels from our operations, we can take responsibility for reducing our emissions and keep those investments in the Kootenays,” says RDCK Board Chair John Kettle, referring to the purchase of carbon offsets. “Becoming carbon neutral is an important milestone and reaffirms our collective commitment to take responsibility and to take action on
climate change,” says RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay. “Congratulations for the leadership shown by these local governments on working together to take tangible actions on climate change,” says Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “We are pleased to support these efforts and applaud the regional districts for their innovative approach to buying Kootenay-based offsets.” Local governments voluntarily signed BC’s Climate Action Charter and have com-
mitted to becoming carbon neutral in their operations by 2012. Here in the Columbia Basin, a multi-year effort known as the Carbon Neutral Kootenays (CNK) project is supporting local governments and First Nations that are working towards becoming carbon neutral. CNK is funded jointly by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary. submitted by Regional District East Kootenay
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Fire Fighters camp out on rooftop for Muscular Dystrophy
Thursday, Dec 20 through Saturday, Dec. 22, on the roof of the Nelson Safeway building, 211 Anderson St. Nelson Fire Fighters will roof of a building, endur- weakness of muscles. Over will one day lead to a cure. hold a 54 hour rooftop cam- ing below freezing temper- time, many people with Last year, Fire Fighters pout in support of Muscular atures, inclement weather, neuromuscular disorders in BC and Yukon raised Dystrophy Canada. The and whatever else nature are unable to walk, speak, over $571,000 for Muscular public is invited to come throws their way, and col- or ultimately breathe. Some Dystrophy Canada. It takes visit them during their camp lect donations from the diseases are life-threatening a Fire Fighter 56 muscles to out and to show support by public to support Muscular and presently, there is no put on a boot; it takes YOU filling the firefighters boots Dystrophy Canada. cure. to help fill it. By dropping with donation money. Since 1954, Canadian The money raised by your extra change into the This is the Nelson Fire Fire Fighters have Nelson Fire Fighters will boot, you are making musFighters 3rd annual roof- been helping Muscular be donated to improve the cles move in your commutop campout to raise aware- Dystrophy Canada fight quality of life for people nity. So come out to support ness and funds to help the battle against muscular living with neuromuscular your local Fire Fighters in “make muscles move”. A dystrophy—a group of over disorders by purchasing the battle against muscular rooftop campout is a fund- 150 types of neuromuscular mobility equipment, pro- dystrophy! raising event where local disorders characterized by viding support services, and submitted by Muscular Fire Fighters camp on the the wasting and progressive funding research, which Dystrophy Canada
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Deck the house with special connectors, fa la la la la Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
You have certainly been doing your homework on decks. It is interesting to note that people are choosing to construct “weep through” decks to avoid all the additional costs associated with these new code requirements for impervious surface decks to be constructed as roofs. You are also right to be concerned about the potential for long term problems when combining traditional galvanized joist hangers and galvanized connectors with pressure treated lumber. Here is a little history on how we came to this problem. Back in the day, arsenic
We’re planning to build a large wrap around deck next spring. Because the new building codes are so stringent about compound slopes, roofing materials and upstands at doors, we’re going to avoid these additional expenses by building a deck where the water drains through between the boards. So, we’re going to have to use pressure treated lumber. But I heard that galvanized joist hangers and metal connectors don’t react well with pressure treated lumber. Is this true? If so, are there compatible fasteners? was the most common base brackets and joist hangers tor products out there that used to pressure treat lumber. specified for use with pres- significantly reduce the rate Recently, concerns for the sure treated materials. of corrosion by including a environment prodded indusIn other words, you chemical barrier to the contry to switch to increased have to ask for these con- nectors between the wood to quantities of copper as a base nectors specifically to match connector surfaces. for all wood preservative your pressure treated lumAlthough these new contreatments. ber. However, the increased nectors may not be readily The problem with copper thickness of the galvanized available at your local buildis it readily corrodes metal. coating does not prevent the ing supply store, you can visit The metal fastener industry process of corrosion between www.uspconnectors.com and responded to this conflict in the copper and the galvanized click on technical data and chemicals by increasing the connectors; it just slows the FAQ links to review these thickness of the galvanized process down. Inevitably, the products. Then, ask your coating on their joist hangers galvanizing will be sacrificed local suppliers if they can and metal connectors. Bear in to the copper, and the metal provide you with this long mind that the manufacturers connectors will fail. life connector which is well only increased the thickness Fortunately, there is hope. matched to use with pressure of galvanizing on fasteners, There are new metal connec- treated lumber.
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson.
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Nelson Police Reports: pedestrian accidents, suicide attempt The Nelson Police Department is investigating three pedestrian motor vehicle accidents which occurred on Thursday, Dec. 6. The first incident occurred at approximately 12:13 p.m. in the 400 block of Stanley St. The pedestrian was by her vehicle, and was assessing damage done to her vehicle from a previous MVI when a second vehicle attempted to complete a U- turn into a parking spot, striking the pedestrian on the turn around. No injuries were sustained. NPD is reminding drivers that turning into angle parking from the opposite side of the street is considered a U-turn and subject to a fine under the Motor Vehicle Act. The second incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Anderson St near 7-11. The pedestrian was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital via ambulance for medical attention for undetermined injuries at this time. The highway
was shut down for a short period of time for investigation. The third incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Ward St and Carbonate St. The pedestrian was crossing Ward St in the marked crosswalk when it appears she was struck by a truck turning left onto Ward St. The pedestrian was treated at Kootenay Lake Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. All three motor vehicle incidents are still under investigation by Nelson Police at this time. NPD is reminding pedestrians and drivers to be aware of their surroundings at all time. As the days get shorter and the weather deteriorates it is important for pedestrians to be seen. Pedestrians should be wearing reflective or light coloured clothing so drivers can be aware of them. Drivers should keep their vehicle windows clear and slow down when approaching marked and unmarked crosswalks.
On Thursday, Dec. 6 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Nelson Police were also called to the orange bridge to assist a suicidal female. Witnesses reported seeing the female over the edge of the railing with a large knife in her hand. NPD members working a counterattack road check by the bridge were first on scene. The bridge was shut down to traffic and NPD members successfully negotiated with the female to get the knife away from her and get her back on the bridge deck. She was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital under the Mental Health Act to be assessed by medical staff. The Nelson Police Department in conjunction with the Integrated Road Safety Unit conducted their first checkstop of the season Thursday, Dec. 6. Several high profile locations were targeted for these stops. Over 320 drivers were checked during the evening. Two drivers had their licenses suspended for drinking
and driving. Several others were arrested for other criminal activities. In addition to being a danger on the road, drivers who choose to drink or use drugs and drive also face serious legal, financial, and social consequences. This holiday season, remember the following: Make the right choice for everyone – don’t drive if you have been drinking or using drugs. You do not have to be legally drunk to be charged with impaired driving. Plan ahead for safe transportation. There are alternatives to impaired driving. If you encounter a suspected impaired driver, record the vehicle license plate number and dial 911 anywhere in the province. Nelson police are warning drivers they’ll be out in full force this holiday season to make sure people are not getting behind the wheel after drinking. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Light up the Night to raise money for Food Cupboard Sunday, Dec. 16, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson & District Community Complex The community is invited to help the Nelson & District Community Complex and Investors Group raise money for the Nelson Food Cupboard by coming to the Light up the Night event. Santa will be arriving by fire truck and admission to skate is by donation. The Nelson Leafs will be on the ice along with Santa. This
is a great opportunity to skate with the hockey team! There will also be a chance to win your Christmas turkey from Safeway plus some amazing donations from local businesses. Investors Group has started off the campaign with a donation of $1000 to the Food Cupboard. submitted by Investors Group
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The Nelson Civic Theatre Society accepts year-end donations Thursday, Dec. 20, between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Civic Theatre on Vernon Street “Invest locally. Save on your tax bill! And bring the big screen back.” That’s the message from the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, which is encouraging community members who wish to donate before the end of the year to drop by the theatre on Thursday, Dec. 20 between 4 and 8 p.m. Donations made to the City of Nelson earmarked for the Nelson Civic Theatre are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. “It’s a great way for people who have been itching for the big screen—and who see the project as good for everyone—to invest in our community and save on their income tax,” says president Anne DeGrace. “We’re delighted that the
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HealthNews Is sugar bad for you?
dr. science Christine Humphries
Some of us seem to be born with a so-called sweet tooth. We love sugar and anything sugary. But is sugar bad for us sugar-lovers? Sugar is the common name for sucrose (C12H22011), a carbohydrate that is found naturally in many plants. Two plants, sugar cane and sugar beets, are
especially high in sucrose and are used to produce most of the sugar in the developed world. The sugar refined from these plants is considered to be nonnutritive because it has no vitamins, proteins or minerals. It simply provides the body with calories but no additional nutritive benefits (this is sometimes called an “empty calorie”). In fact, sugar would be more aptly called a “negative calorie” because it depletes the body of important nutrients. This is because in
order to metabolize sucrose into its two simple sugars (fructose and glucose) the body must draw on its reserves of vitamins and minerals. Sugar does however provide the body with a very quick source of energy – and sometimes we need that quick pick-me up. However, if the body has more sugar than it needs, it converts the sugar to fat which can lead to weight gain. Furthermore, the consumption of sugar has been linked to dental damage (cavities)
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and various diseases and symptoms ranging from PMS to cancer. Many experts, including the World Health Organization, believe people consume too many added sugars. One gram of sugar equals 4 calories and the typical Canadian consumes 92 grams (23 teaspoons) of added sugar per day! That’s 368 calories or about 18% of the daily intake of calories based on a 2000 calorie a day diet!
Electroacupuncture as an alternative to ‘conventional’ pain control medications
Pets - Purely Natural
By: Dr. Andrew Jones
There was a relatively recent study released in 2011 which compared electroacuouncture as an alternative to conventional pain medications. The study was done by D. Groppetti et al from Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy Twelve dogs were randomly allocated into two groups. Dogs received either electroacupuncture stimulation (16 and 43 Hz) at Shen Shu, Chang Shu, He Gu, Tai Yuan, Zu San Li, Yang Ling Quan, and Bai
Hui acupoints, while control dogs were treated with butorphanol. The results obtained from the investigation showed some evidence for electroacupuncture as an alternative technique to provide postoperative analgesia (pain relief) in dogs. All animals having electroacupuncture experienced prolonged analgesia, over 24 h at least, while four out of six dogs treated with butorphanol needed post-surgical ketorolac and tramadol supplementation to their pain relief. What is Electroacupuncture? Electroacupuncture is similar to traditional acupuncture and needles are inserted at certain points on your pet’s body. The needles are then attached to a unit that has
electric current- it sends electric pulses. Electroacupuncture uses at least two needles at once - impulses can pass from one needle to the other. You don’t need to be as precise with needle insertion, as the current through the needle stimulates a wide area. There is also electroacupuncture without needles- electrodes can be placed on the skin. It can treat most common pet health conditions, although pain control is the biggest use. Looking at it from a Chinese Medicine perspective, illness is caused when qi does not flow properly. Electroacupuncture is considered to be especially useful for conditions in which there is an accumulation of qi, such as in chronic pain syn-
dromes, or in cases where the qi is difficult to stimulate. In the study there were 5 specific points, and these are ones you could stimulate with acupressure: 1. On the middle of your dog’s side, locate the last rib, then go straight up to the spine. Find the point in the indentation beside 2nd lumbar vertebra. 2. Locate point 1, then move 2 veterebral spaces forward. 3. On top of the head, in a notch just forward of boney protuberance on the midline, between the ears. 4. The front leg, on the inside, on the area where the dewclaw would be 5.The front leg, On the inside front wrist at the crease formed when you flex the paw
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 1st 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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Arts&Entertainment
Lucas Myers appointed as Nelson’s 2013 Cultural Ambassador The Cultural Development Commission (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, announced Lucas Myers’ appointment as Nelson’s 2013 Cultural Ambassador in the category of Theatre Arts. Co-sponsored by The Capitol Theatre (through funds generously donated from The Tall Man and producer Kevin DeWalt) and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, the award comes with a $500 cash prize. “Lucas is an exceptional professional performance artist,” says Stephanie Fischer, the Chair of the City’s Cultural Development Commission, “and I know that he will be a great representative of Nelson’s arts and culture sector beyond our regional borders,” Myers has been a much-appreciated fixture in Nelson’s theatre scene for many years, creating sell-out shows annually (including WORK, The Cromoli Brothers, HELLO BABY 1 and 2, iShow and Randy from Creston) through his theatre company pilotcopilot. His material draws from his own experiences and keen observation of others, fearlessly putting himself out there with his trademark self-deprecating humour and appreciation of human foibles and frailties. In 2013 he will be presenting his new show Deck, touring this and other performances to Quesnel, Osoyoos, Grand Forks, Kelowna, Gabriola Island, Wells, the Salmon Arm Writers Festival, and further afield. “I am truly delighted to be representing Nelson as the 2013 Cultural Ambassador,” says Myers. “ I will endeavour to act accordingly (no pun intended) and try not to do another play where I show my bum (see DECK). I will use this position to promote Nelson as the hotbed of cultural activity that it is at my various touring destinations as well as insuring that the Cromoli Brothers bid for Supreme Leadership gains some traction beyond the fourteen people that have visited the website. In a town
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Lucas Meyers from his 2009 comedy show HELLO BABY 2
filled with such phenomenal talent it is a great privilege to have been chosen for this position and I will do my best not to embarrass myself, or the city. We’ll see how that goes. Fingers crossed.” Myers takes over the position as Cultural Ambassador from dancer/performer Hiromoto Ida, who represented the City of Nelson in 2012. Previous Cultural Ambassadors include author Anne DeGrace, fibre artist Angelika Werth, and the Corazon Youth Choir. The CDC established the Cultural
Ambassador honour three years ago in recognition of local individual artists, groups or collectives who have achieved a high standard of excellence in their artistic discipline and who are active not only in Nelson’s cultural community but extend their talents to other communities and countries. The Cultural Ambassador is expected to represent and promote the City of Nelson on their travels, increasing the visibility and cultural reputation of Nelson. submitted by the City of Nelson
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Arts&Entertainment
Who is Nelson’s best singer?
Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at LV Rogers Secondary School, 1004 Cottonwood St The 2nd annual Nelson’s Interested singers can onto the semifinals being held Best Singer Competition is sign up at on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. here! The quarter finals are www.kootenaysbestsinger.com Tickets are available at Thursday, Dec. 20. The entire now. There is a 30 singer limit Eddy’s Music, Bent Over community is invited to attend so don’t miss your chance to Leather, at LV Rogers during and everyone is encouraged to show off your talent! 16 final- lunch hours for students to sign up to sing! ists will be selected to move buy, and at the door. Tickets
Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions Saturday, Dec. 15, Noon - 3 p.m. 523 Front St.
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Opening at noon is Paul Prappas, local guitar teacher who will sing some songs by many of his favorite artists including Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Guy Clark, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Howie Day, James McMurtry & more. Next up is The Hoodlums, a newer trio who’ve been performing at the Dam Inn on Friday nights. They are composed of Pauline Lamb aka Molly Malone, Marvin Walker kickin’ the ol’ travellin case, Glen Martin of Tuques and Von Butcher fame on mando
are $6 for children, students and seniors, $8 for adults and $20 for a family of four. All proceeds go to the LVR 2013 grad class. submitted by the 2013 LVR Grad Executive and the guitbox. These are accomplished musicians that will have you singing along to many favorite tunes. Closing act is singer/ songwriter Chris Lamb touring from Toronto where he has a band called Opera club. Raised in a musical family in the Kootenays, Christopher Lamb is an altfolk songwriter who uses guitar, lyrics, and harmonies to tell his stories. If we’re lucky, he may be joined by a family member or two. submitted by Ellison’s
James Lamb releases new cd Imagineering Saturday, Dec 15, 8 p.m. at the Royal, tickets $10 Local artist James Lamb will be releasing a new record of original music called Imagineering. For the launch show, he will be joined by a collection of wonderful musicians; Hannah Epperson on Violin, Todd Biffard on
Drums, James Green on Bass and Nicole Texidor on vocals and percussion. Hannah Epperson and Christopher Lamb will also be performing their own sets. Doors will open at
7:30 p.m. The cd will be available for sale at the show and at Pack Rat Annie’s. The record is also available online through iTunes and Bandcamp http://imagineering.bandcamp.com/releases
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Christmas Remembered: A holiday celebration in Music and Story Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. The Christmas Remembered evening will include music by the Bon Accord String Ensemble and Nelson United Church
Chancel Choir and the Jubilate Deo Handbell Choir. Interspersed with the music will be stories and memoirs by Art Joyce,
Greg Stacey, Marg Stacey, to Nelson Grans to Grans and Eileen Delahanty and the Stephen Lewis Pearkes. Foundation. Admission is by donasubmitted by Christmas tion and all proceeds will go Remembered
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Walk the blue night
Thursday Dec. 20, 5-9 p.m. at various venues in Nelson Blue night is like the Thursday night’s event is HOV lane of art openings. the first blue night. It begins It only takes two to make with an opening at the Capitol it happen and it looks like Theatre from 5 to 7 pm feathere is growing interest in turing the new work of Boukje this fast lane. Memories Elzinga, Bridget Corkery of the great excitement and and Deb Thompson. From crowds at ArtWalk of sum- there people are encouraged mers past are the root of to wander over to Oxygen the inspiration to create an Art Centre in the back alley event that combines mul- on the other side of Baker tiple art events in a single Street behind Hipperson’s evening. Hardware for the Opening of Lylian Klimek: Rescue – My Landscape. The show opens at 7pm and the Calgary artist and avid hiker will give a talk at 8pm. Last but not least the art viewing public are invited to walk back up to Ourglass on Ward Street and see the newest wood tile mosaics made of reclaimed lumber by artist Brian Kalbfleisch. submitted by Artwork by Brian Kalbfleisch will be Ian Johnston part of blue night at Our Glass Studio.
Lylian Klimek: Rescue – My Landscape Opening reception at Oxygen Arts Centre, a blue night event.
Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson Sam McBride tells stymied by a lack of inforthe tale of ‘Capt. Frederic mation in official records, Thornton “Fritz” Peters, but The Bravest Canadian – VC, DSO, DSC and bar, Fritz Peters, VC: the Making DSC (U.S.), RN, who was of a Hero of Two World one of Canada’s most deco- Wars by Sam McBride is rated, and least know, mili- based on a treasure trove tary heroes. The Bravest of recently-discovered perCanadian reveals the per- sonal letters. They answer sonality, motivations and many questions about his zest for battle of a Canadian mysterious life, includof Loyalist heritage who ing service with Britain’s earned six awards for Secret Intelligence Service, valour in two world wars.’ exploits in the Gold Coast The community is invited colony of west Africa in to learn about the man and the inter-war years, three his family connection to stints of Royal Navy serNelson, BC at Touchstones vice over a 37-year period, Nelson. and his tragic death in a Previous attempts at flying boat crash returning biographies of Peters were to England after miracu-
lously surviving heavy fire from all directions when he led a charge into the Vichy French-held Algerian port of Oran. Peters’ admirers included Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Allied commander-in-chief U.S. General Dwight Eisenhower, and British naval commander Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham. However, several of Eisenhower’s American underlings were bitter opponents of Peters in the planning and carrying out of the Oran harbor attack, and blamed him for heavy casualties suffered by U.S. troops.
Trail author launches history book The Bravest Canadian Tragically, Peters died before he had a chance to tell his side of the story. Later, British authorities chose to downplay the Oran action to avoid antagonizing the French when they resumed as allies against the Nazis. Some government documents were destroyed, and others were kept secret for 30 years. As a result, the personal story of Fritz Peters – recipient of six medals for valor in two world wars – remained a mystery until the author’s discovery of the Peters Family Papers. submitted by Touchstones Nelson
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note As I look out my window it is very cloudy one By Nelson Becker in direction, in another it is only partially cloudy and another I can see rain in the distance. The clouds hang around Elephant Mountain like a cotton candy necklace. The
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shadows on people’s faces are soft, enabling me to see the smallest of twitches and micro-emotions. Things seem calmer when there is no direct sunlight. So if you were to ask me ‘how’s the weather in Nelson?’ I would undoubtedly respond with ‘it is absolutely beautiful all of the time.’
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My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Being alone is valuable
Being lonely isn’t so bad. I have family and friends but that still doesn’t help with my feeling of perpetual loneliness. I always feel isolated from the world regardless of how often I try to incorporate into modern society. Becoming solitary isn’t that bad, really it isn’t! Loneliness isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can often lead to trying new things and constant reinventing yourself. Often I try something new to deal with my internal isolation and it
generally helps. I forget all of my anxieties and fears and dive right in. I prefer to stick to my same old ways and the things I know, true, but different experiences create outcomes worth exploring. I’ve had and lost many friends and family members throughout my life but despite my feeling of not being able to relate, I still love and care for all of them. With those you love, comes a loss. This is a necessary part of life. Regardless of your experiences, cherish what you gain and don’t regret the less then stellar moments.
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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The S urvey Last week’s survey responses: If you were King/Queen of Nelson and area, what would you do for your subjects first? I’D slow-down climate change by enacting a no-idling bylaw. I’d create a common public area near Baker Street. HIRE a social coordinator who’s sole purpose would be to facilitate groups who wanted to organize festivals, parties, neighbourhood celebrations, etc. We would all benefit from more meaningful social interaction. MAKE Baker Street a car free zone; have free bicycles in bike racks everywhere, with a twooney lock; allow buskers free entertainment spots all over town; re-incarnate Street Fest in early July; allow dogs on Baker Street,along with pet monkeys, weasels, porcupines and cats; have a street fest every Friday evening in the summer and start up a Sculpture Show (like Castlegar) in the summer !!
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TELL them they havn’t any clothes on. I would remove the name Nelson from my vocabulary, and I would call my kingdom the RDCK area. I would immediately build supportive housing based on need for all our most vulnerable citizens. The housing would be both urban and rurally based. I would raise the welfare rates, hire more mental health workers, and implement kindness as our only acceptable way to communicate with each other. I would then resign as I have no desire to be a queen. I’D have log homes built in the forests in the surrounding crown land and let the poor live in them. And I’d get everyone set up with fishing rods and rabbit Difficulty snares and vegetable Levelseeds. - Easy
GIVE everyone a golden doobie. TURN that area next to Walmart where they are/were going to put that monstrosity of a building, into a park. I would order a comprehensive asset mapping project in which all our various cultural, recreational, religious and social programs & facilities woud be identified in one document. Then we could look at the big picture and make well thought out, deliberate plans to correct any deficiencies. Hopefully this would eliminate our crisis and poverty mentality towards managing needs in our community. Oh, and included in this planning would be plans for regularly updating the asset map. ABDICATE and create a republic!
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec 23 ●●● Live Music
Fri. Dec 14All Request DJ.
●●●Valdy: The Seasonal Show Yule Love at the Capitol 7:30 p.m.
●●●Christmas Remembered Concert at Nelson United Church at Silica a & Josephine 7 p.m. Benefit for the Nelson Grans to Grans - Stephen Lewis Foundation ●●Christmas on Baker - 6pm live nativity scene, free hot chocolate, music 600 block Baker St.
●●Winter Skateboard Series event #2 at the Nelson & District Youth Centre. 4-8 p.m. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Dec 15
●●●Paul Prappas, The Hoodlums, Chris Lamb at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions (on facebook) 12-3
●●●James Lamb CD Release w/ Hannah Epperson & guests at The Royal 7 p.m
●●KCR Music Swap Buy, sell, trade records, tapes and CD’s 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at CJLY 308a Hall St. To reserve some table space, call 250-352-9600
●● Special Events
●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Dec 16 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●●●Big John Bates w/ The Savages at The Royal 6 p.m ●●7th Annual Reading of Dickens’ Christmas Carol Nelson United Church at Silica a & Josephine 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7) Benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboard
●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727.
Dicken’s A Christmas Carol Reading Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00) Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. The Nelson Food Cupboard and CBC radio are hosting the 7th Annual Reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Admission is by donation (donations over $20.00 will receive a tax receipt). The Food Cupboard will also be
accepting donations of non-perishable food items at that time. After the event, guests will be invited to meet the readers at a reception hosted by the Nelson United Church’s Women’s Group submitted by the Nelson Food Cupboard Society
● Ongoing Events
Kootenay Coop Radio Record Swap Saturday, Dec 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the CJLY radio station at 308a Hall St. Buy, sell, trade records, tapes and CD’s! Hang out with cool people and talk about music. To reserve some table space, call 250-352-9600. ●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. Mon. Dec 17 ●●●Paul Prappas, The Hoodlums, Chris Lamb at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions (on facebook) 12-3 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group meets 3rd Monday of every month at 2 pm, Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Dec 18 ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge Wed. Dec 19 ●●● Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-techclub.info/ email info@nelsontech-club.info
●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. ●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656. ●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Thurs. Dec 20 ●●●Save the Royal Fundraiser: Roxy, Lint, The Vortex All Stars, Sunshine Drive, Shyness of Strangers, Brian Rosen & The WhatNow, Rhoneil, The Man In Havana, Marty Carter, DJ Rhapsody, Aspen Switzer & Friends, Marion Bergevin, Rich Rabnett (performing the music of Neil Young), Bill Lynch & friends and Clinton Swanson. 2 p.m at the Royal ●●●Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. ●●blue night Art Walk beginning at the Capitol 5 p.m. and moving to other venues as the night goes on. (See story in A&E section) ●Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248.
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●●●After Work Swing Party w/ Clinton Swanson & Friendsat The Royal 6 p.m
●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-3545362. Sat. Dec 22 ●●●Savage Blade Apocalypse: Day 1 at The Royal 8 p.m ●●Breakfast with Santa 9-11 a.m. at the Prestige Hotel and Ric’s Lounge and Grill
●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Dec 23 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
●● Special Events
●●●Nelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc @gmail. com ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
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● Ongoing Events
Breakfast with Santa time changed Saturday, Dec. 22, 9 - 11 a.m. at the Prestige Hotel and Ric’s Lounge and Grill in Nelson The time for Breakfast Cupboard. Entrance is has been changed since with a minumum $5 cash last week’s announce- donation or food donation ment The community is per person. invited. to come on down There will be door at 9 a.m. to the Prestige prizes to be won and 50/50 Hotel for a Hot Breakfast draw and raffle. There will in the Convention Centre also be photos with Santa Ballroom with the big and music to enjoy. A numman himself, Santa. The ber of area businesses are event will be a food and sponsoring this event. cash drive for the Food submitted by Fair Reality
●Ascension Lutheran Church The Mickey Hart Band 2nd show added Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250- Wednesday, Feb.20, 2013 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre 352-2515. The first show sold out, so ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday a second show has been added. of each month in Winlaw. 11 Tickets for this February a.m. For more information phone show go on sale Friday, Dec. 250-226-6701. Everyone wel- 14 at noon. at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, by phone come.
The Last Chance Christmas Craft Faire Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Harrop Hall 6066 McConnell Rd. Harrop. Great gifts, yummy treats, and a visit from Santa Claus. Donations to the “Our Daily Bread” food hamper accepted at the door. For more info: 250-229-5370.
at 250-352-6363 or online at CapitolTheatre.bc.ca. This is a General Admission show. There are no reserved seats. Mickey Hart is best known as an integral part of the band the Grateful Dead. submitted by The Royal
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Answers to Lions Club Variety Show date change: Crossword Telemarketers will still be calling
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Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Hall The date for The family or for less fortunate Lions Club of Nelson children in the community Variety Showhas been All proceeds this year changed since last week’s will be used to help pay for announcement. It will be the installation of the ‘Rock held Thursday, Jan 31. and Cross’ playground Tele-marketing sales equipment recently installed will be starting soon and the in Lions Park located in the community is invited to sup- uphill area of Nelson port the local Lions Club by submitted by The Lions purchasing tickets for their Club of Nelson
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Automotive-Cars
2010 FORD FOCUS SE Very low
kms. Excellent condition. Sports Appearance. Manual. $13,2500obo 250-551-1844/825-3427 2008 PEARL WHITE Subaru Sport Imprezza Hatchback Auto AWD 42,000km one owner. $15,500. Bob 352-6317 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA wagon - 77,000km Manual. Perfect condition. Brand new snow tires w/rims. $15,500 250-354-3861 ‘03 HONDA CIVIC Hybrid sedan, blue, 173k, well maintained, 65 MPG hwy, $7500, 250-551-2727
2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER,
152,000K, new brakes, winter tires, wheels, tuneup. Great shape. Asking $8900/obo. 825-9320
Automotive-Sleds/ Bikes
CAR/TRUCK CARRIER FOR motorcycle/scooter. Fits into 2” hitch, drive on loading, barely used. $450.00 250-505-2555
Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
1992 DODGE DAKOTA, great winter/firewood truck, 300K+km. but still runs good, good tires, $1,450obo, 250-229-5742
Children
BOGS SIZE 13 kids, Brand new with tags on. Black with Spiderwebs. $60obo 357 2758
FREE
METAL DESK WITH 6 drawers
Wicker swivel stool wooden coat rack Ph 250-352-9847
Health & Fitness
CERAGEM AUTO-MASSAGE BED. JADE rollers, Radiant Infared heat. Professional quality, excellent condition. $2200.00 OBO 250-5052555
Home & Garden
SIDE BY SIDE fridge/ freezer, with icemaker. Hotpoint. White $300.00 ph. 250 352-9150
Home & Garden
Rentals
2 EXTERIOR DOORS with blind SUNNY CHARACTER 700SQFT
inserts. Make an offer 250-352- 1bedroom on 12 acres, 10 minutes to Nelson. Creekside, woodstove 6408 850$ heidmcgregor@hotmail.com Lost & Found TWO BEDROOM HOME for 12FT ALUMINUM BOAT, at rent. Natural light, wood, character, Nelson, owner to claim call Transport shared land/garden, no pet/smokCanada 604-775-8867 ing $1050/month Jan.1 250-3544884 Misc. for Sale QUEEN BAY 1 bdrm view apt CHRISTMAS TREES ANY size available now. $600.00 includes $10. 8090 Hwy 6, 4 minutes south heat,cable internet. n/s,n/p/w/d of Ymir. Heather 250-229-4682 TRASH BURNER $50. Antique 1BR UPHILL, MAIN floor, private desk $20. 250-354-4288. entrance, shared laundry, $1,000/m utilities wifi included except electricMisc. Wanted ity. 352-9545
WANTED OUTDATED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER and old
35mm film cameras. Fred @ 3522129, fdr at netidea dot com WANTED: BUNK BED or loft bed with desk in excellent condition. 250-352-0920
Music & Dance
OLDER FIDDLE, GOOD condition $600. 250-354-4288
GUITAR: TACOMA CIC Chief Acoustic/Electric. Cedar top, mahogany back/sides,2 cases & accessories. $990.00 (OBO) 250505-2555
HERCULES HANGING GUITAR
stand. $35.00 Hercules music stand. $25.00 Like new - in original boxes. 250-505-2555
Pets & Livestock
WEEKLY HORSEBACK RIDING
lessons. Certified/insured/patient/ experienced instructor. All levels welcome! Diane: (250)229-5467 & (250)354-9074,
Rentals
SPACIOUS, CLEAN, NEWER
NELSON home. $1175.per mo.+utilities. N/S N/P D.D.required. Great central location! email: z12ski@yahoo.com BACHELOR SUITE, CLOSE 2 downtown. Looking for quiet, considerate tenant. $550/month Available January 1, no w/d.
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Rentals Wanted GRANDPARENTS STILL SEEKING affordable 1-2 bedroom with workshop in Nelson. Small pets Leave message at 250-354-1412
Sports Equipment
SKIS, TUA EXCALIBUR Alpine
Touring, 170cm, Fritschi Diamir bindings. Great condition. Light weight. $125. 250-505-5098. SKIS, K2 HELISTINX Telemark, 170cm, G3 Targa telemark ski bindings. Includes climbing skins. 250505-5098. $150 SKI BOOTS, WOMEN’S Scarpa T3 Telemark, size 36, excellent condition. 250-551-5287. $125
In Memory
Joseph “Lionel” Carmen The community of Procter is sad to announce the passing of Joseph “Lionel” Carmen on December 6th, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Born in Quebec March 4, 1935 and raised in an orphanage until the age of 14. Lionel taught himself to read, write and speak English. He worked on ships in the Panama Canal until eventually making his way back to Canada and across to the west coast, where he settled in Procter around 1972. He worked for CP Rail happily for years, and when he retired he enjoyed numerous trips to Australia for months at a time. Lionel was a shy, but happy man and a very
hard worker. Even though he went through life with no family, he lived a full life with lots of amazing experiences. He was a wonderful storyteller and he will be dearly missed by his friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace Lionel. There was a small service for Lionel on Thursday Dec. 13th at 10:30 a.m .at the Procter Hall with Major Robin Borrows officiating. Interment followed in the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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