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Saturday, Dec. 7 from 101p.m. at the Nelson Public Library and Sunday Dec. 8 from 11-3 p.m. at Oso Negro The Nelson chapter of Amnesty International will be sponsoring the annual Amnesty International Global Write for Rights letter writing event as part of International Human Rights Day. People all over the world will write letters supporting human rights defenders identified by Amnesty International. We invite you all to join us – a simple letter can make a huge difference.
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Friday Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History 502 Vernon Street, Nelson David Alexander: The Shape of Place (gallery A) will survey his career of over 30 years with vibrant large scale landscape paintings. LINK: www.touchstonesnelson.ca
Selkirk Chamber Orchestra Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Camerata Strings, Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Nine well-known members of the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra have come together as “Camerata Strings” to prepare an evening of glorious string music. On the program will be Mozart’s joyful Divertimento in D, Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 # 7, Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings, and the ever popular Elgar Serenade. tickets are $15 at Otter Books or at the door. For more information, call Wendy Herbison at 250-229-5487 Live Nativity on Baker Street
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Saturday, Nov. 30, 1 - 3 p.m. 523 Front St, Ellison’s Cafe Hot Tin Can is alt folk duo from Winlaw who perform two part harmonies on guitars and harmonica. The June Apples are 4 women with a deep reverence for old time and bluegrass music. From old time ballads to foot stompin’ kick-up-the-dirt tunes, they will be sure to entertain. For more info check out facebook: LINK: https://www.facebook. com/pages/Ellisons-CafeAcoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
Carnival of Wonders Friday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort At the Womagarium: Carnival of Wonders, guests will be transported back to golden age of the travelling carnival and explore the mysteries of the imagination with some of the city’s finest performers, a stellar silent auction, and other carnivalesque fun with all proceeds going directly to supporting the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. For more INFO: https://www.facebook.com/ events/32685446745279
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Dec.5, 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7, 8 at 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre The Capitol Theatre presents its 26th Anniversary Christmas Pantomime “Rapunzel” directed by Karen Agnew showcasing a cast of 55! Tickets are $15 Adult $10 Student/Senior $45 Family of 4. Buy online at: capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250 352-6363
Elves are Coming Back! Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the 300 & 400 blocks of Baker Street Elf Walk returns to Baker Street for it’s second year, bigger and better than before. Building on the success of last year’s event, Elf Walk is back to welcome Santa back to Baker. For up-to-date information on the event and essential Elf Tips, check out the Elf Walk facebook page. LINK: http://www.facebook. com/ElfWalk
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Nelson Killjoys benefit Scrimmage Pledge Day: Friday, December “How the Killjoys Smashed 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter Christmas” Wonderland, Chahko Mika Mall Saturday Nov. 30, Doors open Enjoy Christmas music from at 2:30, game starts at 3 p.m. local school choirs, buy your ticket at the Skate Venue, Vernon St. for the Canadian Diamond Necklace (old Extra Foods) Raffle, drop off your donation and Nelson Killjoys (reigning West pick a gift from under the tree, and Kootenay Roller Derby champions) so much more! vs Challengers benefit scrimmage. Visit www.klhf.org orcommunity call since 1988 building $10 Admission with $1 per item 250-354-2334 for more info donated up to 5. Donations accepted for the Nelson Food Cupboard, Fair Trade for Peace KAAP (Kootenay Animal Assistance Friday Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. and Program), and Coats for the Koots. Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 They will be serving beer and hot p.m. at 402 Victoria Street (the drinks, and selling baked goods. There second floor of the Nelson will also be a ‘Surprise Gift Opening’ Legion Building) fundraiser, where for a donation you SelfDesign High is holding their can open a present that guarantees annual Fair Trade for Peace Market a prize donated from a local busiorganized by youth and mentors, cul- ness, from discounted coupons to tivating an awareness of how we, as Whitewater Ski day passes! The facefirst world consumers, impact the far book event can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/ reaches of the world with our purevents/437627573009080/ chases. There will be a wide variety of Annual Kaslo Light Up Celebration crafts including home décor, textiles, Saturday, Dec. 7, on Front ATTENTION: and many gifts. All ages are welcome. Stephanie Street in downtown Kaslo There will be children’s activities and Alternate street parking available a cafe. due to parade and events. Fun for the From: THE EXPRESS whole family with the largest bon fire LINK: http://www.selfdesignon a main street in the Kootenays Phone: 354-3910 high.org/ starting at 4 p.m. cozy restaurants, Fax: 352-5075 music, craft fairs and a children’s Artist in Residence at Oxygen scavenger hunt. Santa’s parade is at 6 Wuulhu – BrackenIssue Hanuse p.m. followed by Santa’s workshop at date: Nov. 29 Corlett 6:30 onward at the Kaslo Hotel. Late Size:Dec. 1/4 5Page Banner Artist Talk: Thursday, night shopping too! Come out and from 7-9 p.m. old fashioned fun!” Cost: $50 +GSThave per some week,good prepaid Workshops: Saturday, Dec. 7 & 14 from 1-4 p.m. A Child’s Christmas in Wales The Oxygen Art Centre welcomes NorthWest Coast multimedia Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at artist Bracken Hanuse Corlett as the Capitol Theatre Celebrate the holidays at the Capitol Artist in Residence for the month of December. Corlett hails from the with Nelson Youth Theatre’s gift-toWuikinuxv and Klahoose Nations the-community presentation of Dylan where he draws much of his inspira- Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Advanced Tickets are $15 Rush tion from in making his art. seating by donation (minimum $2). Buy OK as is (text/design/price) MORE INFO: reserve seats online at: www.oxygenartcentre.org capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone OK with noted changes 250 352-6363 info@oxygenartcentre.org
Hanukkah Celebration Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. The Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St. The Nelson Jewish community invites everyone to an evening of ceremony, music and dance to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Tickets are $10 in advance at Otter Books or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Guests are invited to bring a dessert or snack to share as well as nonalcoholic beverages. Dancing shoes are recommended..
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4th annual Sports Day Canada Saturday Nov 30th 2 -5 p.m. at the Nelson & District Community Complex Local sport clubs are showcasing their sports in booths and with demonstrations. Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Rhythm Ropers are all providing short programs and are welcoming anyone who cares to give it try. Many other sport groups will be in attendance to offer information and encouragement. The event is free. The NDCC is offering Loonie (child), and Toonie (adult) fees for the full facility from 3pm-4:30pm that day also. Complimentary skate rentals also. Visit http://sportsday.cbc.ca/
It’s An Honour! Exhibit Saturday, Nov. 30 at Chahko Mika Mall 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s An Honour! travelling exhibit is mounted in a specially designed 1,000 square foot vehicle. Visitors can catch a glimpse of insignia and medals, discover the unique stories of many honours recipients and watch a hologram message from former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Throughout their visit, visitors can also learn more on the role and responsibilities of the Governor General of Canada and how to nominate deserving individuals from their community for national honours. It is accessible to everyone and admission is free. www.gg.ca/HonoursExhibit
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l St. Saviour’s Anglican lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward 3:30p.m., in beverage room with 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Street (Silica Street entrance) 9- Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Mon. Dec 2 at Expressions Cafe, 7:30 p.m. 11am. Everyone welcome. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate $10 suggested donation www. lllSarah & Rich at the Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. facebook.com/expressionsnelson Sat. Nov 30 Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo lllRequest DJ. Finley’s lScottish Country Dancing lllWil (early show) and Fri. Nov 29 lllDawna Harppixe plays
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lllFunkhunters w/ B-ron,
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lllEllison’s Cafe Acoustic l l l Faceplant Funkjam Unplugged Sessions presents Hot at Mike’s Place Pub Best out- Tin Can followed by The June fit wins the SEASONS PASS to Apples , 1-3 p.m. Whitewater Ski Resort l l l Samantha Savage llWomagarium: Carnival Smith livestream from Kelowna of Wonders, 7 p.m. The Nelson at Expressions Cafe. 7 p.m. sharp. and District Women’s Centre hosts Annual Fundraiser at Prestige Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre, 701 Lakeside Drive llArt opening at Touchstones Nelson: David Alexander 7-9 p.m. llNelson Leafs vs North Okanagan, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Community Complex
l l Makers Assembly Christmas Pop up shop featuring
13 local artists! 402 Baker St. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. lSocial Dancing at Finleys 6:308:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & Friends lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Thor: The Dark World, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
554 Ward St. www.facebook.com/ expressionsnelson
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7 - 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or
250-352-1863 Sun. Dec 1 lQi Gong at the Nelson lllNiko at the Hume Library
Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish
Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
llWorld AIDS Day in Nelson, 7 p.m. Nelson United ChurchBasement lMovie: Thor: The Dark World, 1 p.m. at Civic Theatre l Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls
Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Sessions from 1-3 Divine purpose, serving commullNational Sports Day at the nity developing relationships Nelson Community Complex. 2 - 5 p.m. sport booths and demo’s. Also toonie fees for full facility from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
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Helicopter and small plane flying. All ages welcome, Central School 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $5 Gym fee lMovie: Thor: The Dark World, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lRotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
Wed. Dec 4 lllOpen mic night at
Expressions Cafe, 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lAscension Lutheran Church
llHanukkah Celebration, 7:30 p.m., The Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St. Live music and dance. llMeeting of Senior Citizens Branch 51 at 717 Vernon Street at 10:30 a.m. Call 250-352-7078
l l Makers Assembly Christmas Pop up shop featuring lMovie: Thor: The Dark World, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome
l Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming
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Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.
13 local artists! 402 Baker St. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Wed. Dec 4 cont’d lDarts at the Nelson Legion. llElf Walk on Baker Street lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. 5:30 3:30p.m., in beverage room with llNelson Leafs vs Spokane, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Community lNelson & Area Elder Abuse llSelfDesign High Annual Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Complex Prevention Resource Centre. Fair Trade for Peace Market 5 to l Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 lNelson Tech Club: for elec- Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 9 p.m. tronic hobbyists and Arduino Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. llBlewett School Christmas p.m. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org enthusiasts to meet and work on Craft Faire, 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. $2 lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo projects. every Wednesday 6pm Thurs. Dec 5 admision at 4 p.m. -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. lllKiyo & Guests at the lSocial Dancing at Finleys Sun. Dec 8 New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 lStitch it up! Learn to use a sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre.
lBC Government Retirees
monthly luncheon at the Hume Hotel, noon, the first Wednesday of each month. For information call 250-7051.
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
llThe Fabric of Nelson, book
launch - author/artist, Kate Bridger at Touchstones, 5 - 7 p.m.
lMovie: Watermark (Co-presented by Eco-Society) 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre
lExpressions Cafe - open 6
p.m. no cover, all ages welcome lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in
lLadies Target Shooting.
No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com
l Overeaters Anonymous for more info & to book a space Meeting, Community First Medical lNelson Women’s Centre. DropClinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105
in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & Friends lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: All I Lost & Last Vegas at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m. Everyone welcome.
lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish
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ll Nelson Storytelling Guild meeting at the Booksmyth bookstore
on Baker Street. 7 p.m. lMovie: All I Lost & Last Vegas
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l Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls
Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships
Sat. Dec 7 l St. Saviour’s Anglican lllVal Kilmer and the New Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome.
Coke, 10 p.m. at Spirit Bar
Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
lllChristmas Remembered lKootenay Quilters Guild Concert, Choir, Handbells and Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250- every first and third Thurs of each Strings Nelson United Church 7 month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees p.m. 352-9916. Hall, Radio Ave u l Nelson United Church lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann llBlewett School Christmas Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. Fri. Dec 6 at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Craft Faire, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lllRequest DJ. Finley’s admission lCribbage at the Legion beverIrish Bar and Grill llSelfDesign High Annual age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. lllStickybuds w/ Marty Fair Trade for Peace Market 10 lAscension Lutheran Church a.m. to 5p.m. Funkhauser 10 p.m. at Spirit Bar lNelson Women’s Centre
lExpressions Cafe - open 6 llGuatemalan Beans and Rice Dinner to be held at 6 p.m., at p.m. no cover, all ages welcome Nelson’s United Church on Silica lMovie: All I Lost & Last Vegas St. Fundraiser for Selkirk Nursing at Civic Theatre Students to go to Guatemala lNelson Chess Club meets: llWhitewater Ski Resort 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior opens.
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Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Nelson City Police news: check-stops The Nelson Police Department holiday Check Stop Program officially begins November 29. Nelson Police will be targeting impaired driving and other types of high risk driving behavior. This includes aggressive driving, people that aren’t wearing seatbelts, speeding or using hand held devices while driving. Drivers can expect to see an increased officer presence
on roadways for the remainder of the holiday season. Don’t drink and Drive. It’s not worth risking it. Prepare your vehicle for emergencies. Don’t get caught on a dark, cold road without a flashlight or warm winter boots. Drive carefully. Ice and Snow can make winter driving treacherous. Drive slowly, don’t hurry and watch for other drivers. submitted by the Nelson City Police
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The bears may be sleeping, but we still need to manage our wildlife attractants over winter. Deer love the sunflower seeds we offer in bird feeders and may browse whatever remains in winter gardens. While you may not begrudge the deer this winter food, remember that hungry cougars may stalk those deer right into your yard. Garbage may still attract skunks, raccoons and coyotes (not to mention rats!). Visit www.wildsafebc.com for more information.
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Home Front by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
In the U.S.A., the EPA has recommended the homes are tested and if necessary the radon levels reduced prior to listing it on the market. Some states have taken this recommendation further into a mandatory test prior to listing. Health Canada so far does not currently have any guidelines as far as mandatory testing of a home or building prior to the sale however, a test is recommended. As real estate
We are considering putting our house up for sale. Do we have to have a radon test done prior to listing it? What are the regulations for radon testing with regards to real estate? transactions typically hap- long term. Short term tests lowered the federal guidepen quickly, there is often can be done but, depending line to which buildings little or no time to deal on the results obtained you require remediation from with radon or other issues. would follow up anyway 800 Bq/metre cubed to 200 The current recommended with a second test being Bq/metre cubed. This means test is a long-term test of either long or short term. that many more Canadian 91 days or longer as this It is recommended that homes will need remediagives us a good look of all homes should be tested tion to lower radon levels your actual radon exposure. anyway due to many differ- and possibly, the very home Radon readings can fluctu- ent factors that can affect that you live in now or the ate dramatically for many radon gas and how it enters one you plan to purchase. reasons and short term test- your home. The most comA typical residential ing (which is the type of mon testing device in our remediation system can be test that would be required area is the Alpha Track installed for approximately for real estate transactions Monitor, which is a mini- $3,000 or less. This depends as far as time lines are con- mum, 91 day testing device on the type and specific cerned) are not necessarily that can be obtained for requirements of the sysgiving us the actual radon under $40. tem to be installed in your exposure levels over the In 2007 Health Canada home.
Steve, Chris and Bill are building consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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Popular rock climbing area now RDCK parkland The Regional District of Central Kootenay has acquired new parkland along the Great Northern Trail Corridor east of Nelson, due to a generous donation by the Sisters of St. Ann. The six-lot parcel of land is located on Svoboda Drive and is a popular site for rock climbers. “We are pleased to gift these properties to the Regional District of Central Kootenay to be incorporated into their park system,” said Sister Marie Zarowny, Province Leader for the Sisters of St. Ann. “This gift supports our commitment to preserve the environment; it is also a way of continuing
to contribute, in perpetuity, to the health and well-being of the people of Nelson and surrounding area.” The RDCK has no immediate plans to develop the property. The Sisters of St. Ann were invited to Nelson to provide care for the aging pioneers of the area. From their arrival in 1947 until their departure in 1997, the Sisters served the integral well-being of Nelson’s citizens. The lots on Svoboda Drive were originally purchased as part of the Mount St. Francis Hospital site and are the last remaining property of the Sisters in the Nelson area. submitted by the RDCK
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Holiday Hamper Campaign brings cheer to the season
For the tenth year in a row, the Nelson Food Cupboard is preparing Holiday Hampers for 500 people in a need of a little extra help to make the holiday season healthy and cheerful. “The community can help us in so many ways. Food donations will stock our shelves for January, and people interested in putting a hamper together themselves can be matched with an anonymous family “ says Kim Charlesworth, Nelson Food Cupboard Coordinator. But people are hungry all year round, and the Food Cupboard encourages donors to consider
monthly giving. This is easily done online through their website: www.foodcupboard.org or www.canadahelps.org. Charity receipts will be issued. If you would like to contribute, please send or drop off donations to the Nelson Food Cupboard at 602 Silica Street, Nelson, V1L 4N1. Open hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 – 1 or call 354-1633. The Nelson Food Cupboard is located in the basement of the Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street. submitted by the Nelson Food Cupboard
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Tim Powell, Board Chair for the Nelson Food Cupboard Society assists customer signing up for a Holiday Hamper
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Saturday, Dec, 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Silver King Hall, Nelson Waldorf School The Nelson Waldorf is the experience of a lifeSchool is hosting their time and you can’t miss annual Christmas craft the gnome crafts where you fair, where the school is can change a little piece transformed into a magical of wood into a heartwarmwinter wonderland. You’ll ing treasure for family and find a variety of activities, friends. artisan craft market and The faire will take place more. Check out the cookie at the Nelson Waldorf School. kingdom where the mouth The children’s crafts will hapwatering cookies have never pen from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The been better. Your children artisans markets will be from will also enjoy the crazy 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticket are cool gifts at the children’s $10/child 5 yrs & older, $5/ only store, where you pay child 4 years & younger with nature friendly chestFor more informanuts ($1 tokens). Or stop by tion about the Snowflake the bakery where you can Theater tickets and bookcreate your own delicious ings call 250-352-6919 photo submitted bread and listen out for the www.nelsonwaldorf.org Excited Waldorf students prepare to welcome the community to music that will delight the submitted by their Christmas craft fair. ears of all. Dipping candles Waldorf writing students
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Science&Sudoku Does vitamin C help fight off a cold? dr. science Christine Humphries
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 coldsufferers, the effectiveness of vitamin C in preventing a cold has remained scientifically controversial. A 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!
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion The yearly pantomime is a tradition in Nelson and one what we should all be supporting. Say what you will about the rehashing of classic stories again and again but the pantomime does a great job at telling these stories in a new light with familiar tales and great performances. I myself have never been in a pantomime, I generally bomb at the audition process and haven’t bothered in years but that shouldn’t scare people away. Primarily I’m a terrible actor who should stick to writing the script rather
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then driving the people away in droves. But what the pantomime does is important; it’s a way to get people together in the community to share in some classic story telling and good old-fashioned entertainment. Rapunzel; this year’s production, is playing at the Capital theatre from the 5th of December to the 8th. Tickets range in price from 10 to 15 dollars. Come support our local theatre…and if you weren’t paying attention I’m referring to a different theatre if you are new to the area, not the Civic. It’s okay, I get confused as well.
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Editorial On Friday, Dec. 6 and several other dates in December we’re going to close By Nelson Becker Baker Street for the benefit of welcoming the elves, Christmas decoration and Santa Claus to the downtown area. In the summer time we host several events where vehicle traffic is closed to Baker Street and open for pedestrians only. These events are quite successful in terms of the
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Closing Baker Street Permanently amount of community spirit they build. These events, however, do not justify permanent closure of our main thoroughfare. On the surface, it sounds very romantic to have a pedestrian-only main street. You have to prove it to me that it could work in this community before you can get me to agree. In my travels and in visiting walking streets, I have seen them become outdoor shopping malls with
an abundance of franchise establishments. Rents have sky-rocketed and small, local businesses have been pushed out. The other downside to a walking street is they can begin to feel unsafe at night with no automotive traffic. Rather than closing Baker Street, I would rather, we as a community, work towards making a town square. An ideal location would be in front of City Hall. More about that later.
Agree or disagree? Baker Street should never be closed permanently to cars. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/close_baker Last week’s survey response:
What advice would you give to Mayor Rob Ford?
Comments: In the past. politicians in this system would do the “honourable” thing and quite when they get caught with any number of disreputable behaviours. But not Rob Ford, since he’s more like that Italian politician who hung on until his party joined the public in abandoning him for his actions. I wish Stephen Harper would quit, too, but I won’t hold my breath. get help for psychological, alcoholic, overweight issues. Get training in in anti-bullying. Take acting courses to look better on U.S. latenight tv. Retire. Apologize.
Take a leave of absence, get real help for your addictions, and stop talking to the media. While you’re at it, stop your brother from talking to the media. The two of you are your own worst enemy. I met him in person and know that he does not listen to advice from others. Join the ballet troupe. It will get him in shape while providing entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Join the World Wrestling Federation
Leave politics permanently 58.8% Sue the councilors who stripped his power 11.8% Take a leave of absence 29.4%
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